A minivan camper usually asks for a compromise, but this 2025 Toyota Sienna build doesn’t. It keeps the second row, sleeps one person, and still looks like a normal family van from the outside. That dual-purpose layout is the whole story here. Horizon Camper Builds turned a hybrid XLE into a removable stealth camper that can still work as a four-passenger daily driver. We get a full tour in the video at the end of this post.
A hybrid Sienna makes a strong stealth camper base
This build starts with a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid XLE. The client wanted a one-person stealth camper, but she also wanted to keep the second-row seats. So the van stays useful in passenger mode, while the third row is removed for the camper setup.
The Sienna is a strong choice for this kind of project because the hybrid system helps in two ways. First, it gets around 40 mpg. Second, it can run the air conditioning overnight from the hybrid battery. If the battery gets low, the engine turns on to recharge it. According to the walkthrough, running the A/C all night uses about half a gallon of gas.
That matters in hot weather, and it also matters for stealth camping. On the outside, nothing gives the build away.
Passenger mode stays comfortable and usable
In van mode, the second-row seats still slide and recline with full adjustment. The build folds behind them, so rear passengers don’t lose their comfort. Because this is an XLE trim, both sides also get power sliding doors.
When the seats move forward, a walkway opens behind the driver’s side. That becomes the entry point into the rear sleeping and lounge area. The build is removable, so the third-row seat can go back in and return the van to a seven-passenger setup. The main win here is flexibility. This van can switch between family duty and solo camping without a permanent interior overhaul.
The bed folds out fast and leaves useful storage below
The sleeping setup uses a flip-over extension with a collapsible bracket. Once opened, it creates a single bed. The 4-inch folding foam mattress measures 75 inches long by 25 inches wide and has washable covers.
The mattress works in two positions. In lounge mode, it sits higher, so the fridge is still easy to reach. In sleep mode, it slides under the counter to form the bed platform. The head goes toward the front of the van, with feet toward the rear.
Under the bed, the space is left open instead of boxed in. That gives room for larger gear or storage totes. There is also space near the front extension and between the second-row seats for extra items.
Power, fridge, sink, and microwave fit into a compact rear kitchen
Inside the van, the bed can also work as a bench. A carpeted wooden floor anchors the build at four points, so it stays snug and quiet on the road. In front of the bench sits a Bluetti Elite 200 power station in a custom holder with small shelves around it and an open top for easy lifting.
The van did not come with the factory AC outlet and inverter option, so the build adds a 1500W pure sine inverter under the bed. When the Sienna is turned on, that inverter can charge the Bluetti from the van’s battery. The power station runs the microwave and the 12V 30-quart BougeRV fridge.
The sink uses a collapsible faucet, a 13-inch stainless steel bowl, and a 12V pump. A side switch activates water flow. Two 5-gallon containers handle fresh and gray water. The sink topper doubles as a small table, and a slide-out extension under the microwave adds more prep space.
The rear liftgate turns the setup into an outdoor kitchen
The powered liftgate opens up the whole back of the van. Under it, there is shade from sun and cover from rain. The sink works from outside, the water jugs are easy to access, and the sink cabinet door can act as extra surface space for a stove.
The fridge is reachable from the rear, and the counter extension can slide out toward the back. If the microwave is removed, the rear counter opens up even more. The fridge cover and bed extension can also work as added work surfaces.
There is also retained access to the rear battery area and A/C vents. The wood was left unstained at the client’s request, but it was sanded smooth, and all edges were routed to remove sharp corners.
This Sienna build works because it stays simple. It keeps the second-row seats, adds a removable one-person camper, and makes smart use of the rear space without changing the van’s low-key look.
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