Modular. Fully removable. Solar powered. Built for two.
Hi! I’m Andriy, and SolarVanQuest is my DIY project – conversion of 2014 Toyota Sienna into tiny home on wheels. I built a comfortable bed, indoor electric kitchen, sink, fridge and off-grid electrical system into removable modules, so we can travel in a camper and still use our Sienna as a regular passenger van.
A camper when we travel. A Sienna when we don’t.
I wanted a practical travel camper without giving up the everyday car. These choices shaped the build.
Fully removable
The camper modules come out, so our Sienna can return to passenger use in about an hour.
A bed for two
A full-width sofa bed keeps the interior open, with storage underneath instead of bulky wall cabinets.
An indoor electric kitchen
Cook inside with induction and compact electric appliances, including on wet days and quick roadside stops.
Solar and flexible charging
Two 195 W roof panels support a hybrid electrical setup with a house battery and portable power station.
Ventilation through the sun and moonroof
Fans and mosquito protection use the existing sun and moonroof. The solar panels above also provide some rain and sun protection.
Built and used on real trips
This is my own 2014 Toyota Sienna conversion, refined through camping trips and everyday use.
New to SolarVanQuest? Start here.
- See the quick camper overview tour and how the modules fit together.
- Read the story how it all started and why removability matters to me.
- Choose a module to explore the part you’re planning.
- Browse trip-tested ideas and improvements from using the camper.
Explore the Toyota Sienna camper build
Start with the floor and bed, or jump to the kitchen, electrical system, solar and ventilation. Each module links to its own overview page with the build video, photos and key details.
See the complete camper tour
Take a look around the finished layout before exploring the individual modules.
Ideas and improvements from my build
Small details make a big difference in a minivan. Here are recent stories about making our camper easier to live in.
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Protected ventilation option in my Sienna camper
One feature of my Toyota Sienna that turned out to be perfect for camper life is the huge moonroof over the second row. It…
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Folding Table for Minivan Camper
How do you make a tiny minivan camper feel more spacious? One trick is simple: make parts of the build disappear when you’re not…
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Smart way to store bedding in campervan
I’ve seen a lot of minivan camper beds where every morning you have to take the bed apart, move separate mattress pieces around to…
Toyota Sienna camper parts and components
Looking for something you saw in the build? My component spreadsheet brings the equipment, materials and product links together in one place, including electrical, solar, kitchen and storage items.
Use the list alongside the module videos to understand how each part fits into this particular build.
Follow the complete build story
The introduction and 16 episodes follow the conversion from design decisions to the finishing touches. Follow the series in order, or use it as a reference while planning your own removable minivan camper.
