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I've seen several posts about camper conversions but few on insulation in a 3rd generation sienna. It seems that whenever someone insulates a sienna (or a minivan) they rip out the rear heater/ac in the rear passenger side wall, I assume, to make room for the insulation and decrease open spaces...

I just purchased a 2010 XLE AWD with the intention of doing a semi-camper buildout. First step was the lift; I put the Journey’s Off-road 3” lift on and bumped up the tire size to get an additional 1” of clearance. With the new lift and tires, the rear diff is just over 10” off the ground...

Hi everybody, I am planning to buy a Sienna to go on long trips with my family. It needs to be very reliable, that is why I am looking for either a new one or very low milage. I would be so happy to hear your experience/recommendations. Thanks much

He removed the seats and installed a 4x8 raised platform for a minimal camper conversion. Includes pictures of conversion process. He has other videos about removing the seats and testing the HVAC for overnight use (search for "Kevin's Vanlife" on YouTube) His firest roadtrip. He needs to...

Hi all! Hope you’re all safe and well. I have some questions, I was wondering if anyone has ever removed the headliner, and if so do you gain a few inches of headroom? every little bit counts once were you sleep and get dressed, ha ha! thanks all!

So July started with me blowing up the engine in my van, a 2000 AWD Safari that I had built out into camper five years ago. At the time it was my only vehicle AND my only home! I was suddenly car-less and homeless. Bummer! The hits just keep coming in 2020 don't they? The old setup: I'm a...

About the conversion The conversion consists of a bench and kitchen box, which can be built and installed separately. The combination of both turns into an almost king size bed, where up to 4 people can sleep. The camper conversion is attached to the car for transportation to reduce the risk...

Our Sienna has been a workhorse for my family for several years. We use it for work to carry gear, for traveling (lots) and camping (on occasion), and for lugging around music equipment when I play for my church groups. I'd like to create a lifted cargo area to accept a mattress, and use the van...

I'm gonna take a look at this 2001 Sienna LE tomorrow. He said the only problem is that the power sliding door only opens manually now(which doesn't bother me). This guy wants $3,950 when the Kelly Blue lists this van at a value of $2,175. Nevertheless, if you guys think its okay, I'd be willing...

Can someone please tell me, explain to me, the weight my 2000 Toyota Sienna can pull? We do not have the tow package, but will add whatever is necessary to make it able to tow the most it can. Is there anyone out there who has figured out the approximate dry, bare naked weight that can be...

Ive been trying to read through the forums here and i think i have just confused myself futher. We have a 2006 sienna XLE AWD. We want to purchase a pup up camper. We are looking at a 02 starcraft constellation, that has a dry weight of 2500lbs. With my wife, myself and a daughter and minimal...

Can someone please tell me... Am I die?

I am new to camping and wanted to invest in some kind of camper. I have no idea what all this weight stuff means. I have never towed anything as we don't have a hitch yet. I have an appt with uhaul to have one installed next week. I told them I wanted to tow a camper so hopefully they know...

Hi, My name is Guy and I have just bought a 'brand new' 2004 Sienna LE (well it's looks quike new to me;). I used to be a VW van aficionado, I have had many Westy's : Bay Window, Vanagon and even a diesel Eurovan that came from Italy. Anyway, with our winters up here you drive the camper van...

I have a 2011 Sienna with the tow package installed and a class 3 hitch with a 7 pin connector. We want to upgrade our trailer to a travel trailer with a GVW of 3500, empty weight of 2800 and a dry hitch weight of 400 lbs. I already plan on getting a brake controller if we upgrade, but my...

I already posted in the 2nd Generation forum, but maybe I should have posted here... :-\ Basically we bought a 2008 FWD 8 passenger LE Sienna without a towing option and I'm so very happy with it. But now my husband is interested in getting a pop-up camper. Saw some impressive pictures in the...

Has anyone had any experience towing a pop-up camper (or something similar) on a 2008 LE FWD without a towing package? I've read thru the Towing and Hauling child board/reference section and what I basically got from that was that the lack of a towing package isn't much of an issue, but having...

Has anyone tried to tow a camper such as a hi-lo, Trailmanor, or other lightweight camper? Thanks for any responses.

We had our first tow of the new pop-up this weekend (Viking 2485 SST) and everything went well. I was very happy with the way the van towed. I have air bags, which made a huge difference in the ride height. I don't have weight distribution and haven't decided if I will get it or not. I do have...