We are going on a trip, our first solo weekend vanventuring trip. This vacation means it is time to make sure the minivan is ready for the trip to Pismo Beach. This trip will be our first journey sleeping in the minivan, and I want to ensure that we are comfortable for the 6-hour drive to our destination.
On this trip, I need to ensure all our gear fits, and everything is accessible. For this no-build, I put storage under my dog’s side of the bed and in the “well” of the third-row seats. The storage was multiple and different size container boxes that I already had around the house. These boxes were previously purchased at Target and the Container Store.
Here is a list of the different boxes I have as storage:
Kitchen box
Mini kitchen box
Bathroom box
Dog gearbox
Mini dog gearbox
Dog food box
Insect repellants
Medicine box
The floor of the front seat is where I stored the following
The floor of the passenger area
On top of the mattress
- Pillows
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Backpacks (hiking and clothes). The backpacks get moved to the front seat when we sleep
Behind the passenger seat
- Igloo iceless cooler
- Toolbox
Under the Hest Mattress
- Step Ladder
- Foldable Kitchen
- Soft Dog Crate
The setup is not perfect, and we will likely make adjustments for the next trip. Still, the goal was to pack the necessities and ensure everything was accessible while we were at the campsite. Also, Luke needed to be comfortable in the back during the drive, and nothing would move while we were driving.
Everything packed nicely, and we are ready for the first Weekend Vanventuring trip. I cannot wait to share our adventure.
HAPPY VANVENTURING!
