New updates on this micro camper is now available ,be sure to check out some of the new modifications I made since this video. th-cam.com/video/4YoY6SmABtA/w-d-xo.html
If you think gas mileage is high in vans, you obviously never owned an asian van. Suzuki APV is a 1.8 litre engine. Probably not much bigger than your yaris engine (which actually has a mazda engine in it). And where's the "maintenance" in a self built campervan??? You build it and it's like any other vehicle except you empty and fill water once a week. Over here many people "empty" greywater just by opening the valve a crack and going to the next spot. It's gone by the time they get there....
Link Knight here in America they stopped making Suzuki cars and vans cause they have a bad reputation for always breaking down which equals to a lot of maintenance. The key here is long term performance and durability and low cost from gas and repairs. Even if a 4 cylinder van is good on gas,the minute you pack it with a bunch of water and furniture it becomes useless for gas mileage and cost efficient. More stuff= more maintenance More weight =more gas
I'm about to get kicked out of my parent's house at the age of 19, this setup will help me live for a while until I can get my own place, camp out outside of college for a bit. Rad video man!
This set will go along way it’s simple and low cost. I have a recent update video of how it all worked out in the past two years of doing this kind of stuff. Thank you for checking out this video here’s the update video if you’re interested. th-cam.com/video/4YoY6SmABtA/w-d-xo.html
Got this exact car as well, only a brighter shade of blue. I see it as a city car, designed to be practical. Your out of the box approach to this little beast is something I love and respect!
The ultimate mini budget adventure mobile ... Toyota vehicles are bullet proof... You treat it right and it will run forever. Thanks so much for the shout out I am honored to have a place in the adventure mobile 👍😎👌. I hope to see many travels in this tiny gem. Who would have thought. 👍👍
Hike Camp max my mountain brother,thank you so much for watching,and thank you for that awesome Hike camp patch I really do love it. I was waiting for the right moment to show it off 😎it’s my lucky charm! And you are right about Toyota’s being bullet proof,these things just don’t die! And there’s a lot more adventures to come with this little road warrior! Hope all is well with you my friend! Cheers!!
I like your video and you showing us how you enjoy to be out. I have rhe older model toyota echo. Its small outside but bigger inside then one would think. At 40+ mpg. I like my good old car . I can afford to go and not have to stay in one spot.
Enjoyed your video. I just picked up a 4door hatchback Yaris as a daily driver, but will be making some camping oriented mods. I have a Tacoma I use for my big offroad trips but for basic dirt camping trips I’m gonna get my setup.
Hey. I'm n Puerto Rico, and was considering doing the same style conversion to my Ford Taurus as i may be homeless soon till November. Very happy to see that it actually worked well! I already have a small ikea mattress i could use, and the front footwell storage is perfect. I can park after work at the public beach that has showers and bathrooms. (Also, would need to install velcro screens, mosquitos) Hey, maybe ill make a video!!
Joseph Tomaino living in a car is an adapting challenge the less stuff the better. Gotta think minimal and practical,every thing needs to work or is just dead weight. I have changed my setup a couple of times until I found what works for me. Turning a small car into a home is not easy but also not impossible. It just takes some imagination,here is a link to my latest update,thank you so much for watching. th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
I have an '05 honda civic lx sedan. I sanded and spray painted my rusty rims and put new tires on. Looks sharp. I like steel rims vs aluminum or speciality rims.
Wow... that’s amazing to see you travelling around by driving small car 🚙 to do want you want to do. I really like it and it’s inspiring for people like me who wants to travel and explore an adventurous life. Good on you mate and good luck👍
Akama Ozrey Thank you so much for your kind words it means a lot for me to hear this. I always been the kinda of person to do the complete opposite of what everyone else was doing. And at the same time not scared to try something different. I have an update video on this vehicle if you get a chance,see some of the upgrades I done recently. Thank you once again. th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
You are quite a handyman. i love your setup of the bed. i think it's a great idea. it would be too hard to sleep on the front seat. You make things work.
Devin Nixon-Davis I couldn’t Agree more!! I can tell you from personal experience that these cars just won’t die. As long as you treat it right it will take you anywhere you want to go. My Yaris is a 2008 and this bad lil mama has taken me in many wild adventures and it has never let me down. And believe me I have pushed it to it’s limits more then once. A 2016 Yaris will literally last you forever if you treat right. Good luck on your journey my Yaris brother,and thank you for watching.
love it! we carry a gas can partly for "just in case" but also keep in mind eastern sierra/desert gas is Way more expensive than most other places... we fill up our can in Bakersfield just to save a little money... gas can paid for itself long ago and saves us a few bucks every trip
potatothorn man you are so right about that! Gas prices in the sierras is like armed robbery lol. Last week it was 6.00$ a gallon for regular gas. Going into Death Valley it gets worse,gas prices there will leave you broke. But I do the same thing,I fill up before I get there and bring extra,it makes a huge difference. That’s why am glad I got this little road warrior. Thanks for tuning in and watching. Cheers brother.
I like your build. I’ve had that license plate mount thing in my Amazon wish list for about 3 years now. After watching this I might finally get it. That light bar puts out a lot of light. I wonder if anyone has ever tried using washers as spacers?
These sound like great cars. Incredible how efficiently you used the space. Curious you chose this instead of a Prius. Lots of people like the Prius more. I suppose a Prius C could also be a great choice. Thanks so much.
I'm 65 this sept.2022 I get my full pension so I'm getting in my 2009 Toyota Yaris 30,000 miles never used in winter all highway milage .... removed all the seats made a little floor back to from passenger , hackery battery & I will living full time .. 6 months in canada during summer then when it starts to get chilly here in canada down to the southern states for 6 months .. I know its SMALL but very possible.. any advice ???
I know what you want about trying to save on gas. We often bought our gas with small change. We have also camped out in our car. it is so nice to get away.
Thank you so much my friend it truly inspires me as well to know there are others like my self that are not afraid of doing something a little different. Since I posted this video I have made tons of mods to this car and tried several of different set ups. Here’s an update video th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
Am 5’9 and I managed to have a few extra inches of foot space. You have to get really creative but I managed to squeeze a bead two solar generators and a tiny fridge in this very small space.
I got a 6'2 inner spring mattress in the back of my van that can sit in place ready to sleep on without setting anything up. Only needs to be swung in besides the passenger door when I cook in the back. We're talking about a minivan here (hyundai trajet - dirt cheap van) with a 2 burner stove, freezer, sink, toilet, and hopefully a hitch mount shower sometime later on. They have a gap between the 2 front seats you can walk thru. Automatic transmission does 70mph no worries. All at a combined city/highway of 24mpg....
Link Knight a while back when I began my search for a vehicle to turn into a camper I looked for 3 things,good gas mileage,compact,and reliability. I am happy that you found a vehicle that works for you. I think van camper conversions are awesome,but I don’t like all the maintenance involved that comes with it. I wish you all the best in your journey.
If you remove the back seat and replace it with a flat platform you could fit a twin size mattress in the back,but you will be maxed out on space,and won’t be able to fit anything else.
Great build! The eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada (Alabama Hills) is a tremendous place to camp. You should buy a roll of Reflectix insulation and cut out custom window shades. You can line one side with black to make it look like tinted-out windows.
Hi, nice video but why did you not take out the backseat as well, makes more comfortable sleeping length and storage space. I tried it once with a Nissan Micra and because the backseat is divided in a Micra I left the single backseat just in case I wanted to take somebody with me.
They are very reliable for long trips,I drove my Yaris from Northern California to Southern California several times. The only issue I have is not enough power going up big mountain passes or steep hills,it lacks power when passing other slow vehicles. But it has never left me stranded,I also take an extremely good care of the engine and transmission,and regular maintenance stuff.
Thank you I ended up going with the Auxbeam 12 inch light bar that comes with the wire harness and toggle switch,it’s still works great after two years.
I had to custom make these,cause it’s really hard to find a roof rack for the Yaris . Once I had all the parts measured correctly,I had to JB weld and then drill through the roof to screw the roof rack mounts to the actual roof,then I had to water proof seal it with clear silicone. It worked!!! And no leaks, and it came out solid, I was able to put all my extra stuff up there.
Hey man, great video. I wanted to add an led bar to the front of my Yaris and was looking for that front “push bar bracket” you’ve installed on yours. How can find it!? Thanks
Dude, this is awesome! Glad I found your channel...definitely gave you a sub. I'm about to do a similar thing with a Toyota Matrix. Cheers to the open road 🤘✌
Currently I got over 200,00 miles on my Yaris and it’s still going. As long as you keep up with the maintenance they will last a very long time. I done a bunch of work to it since this video.
@@sonofamountain2862 What did you do to it ? Can you give me some Things to do to keep it in good shape ? Besides Oil & Filter Every 2000 Miles..Maitinance ?
@@MonacoRocha ok I replaced the spark plugs and spark plug cables,I cleaned the throttle body with throttle body cleaner (make sure to remove the throttle body before you clean it ,you don’t want that stuff in your engine) I changed the serpentine belt,radiator flush,I changed the thermostat,new radiator coolant,K&N air filter,replaced the old brake rotors with ventilated rotors. Aside from maintenance stuff I also added off-road A.T tires,I added a one inch lift kit to gain some clearance on rocky roads and some new head lamps cause the old ones got really faded out by the desert sun. I never had any real issues with the engine or transmission,no leaks and no knocking. Let’s see how far it can go so far it has taken me everywhere I wanted to go,from the top off mountain passes to the hot deserts of California.
Good day, I lifted a VW Polo about an inch by making new coil springs with thicker round bar. If the car have coil springs at the rear separate to the shocks you can jack the car up and fill the coils springs with tennis balls. I can send you some pics.
Hey bro what kind of tablet and tablet mount for you have - what type of memory does it have and where do you download your maps? Thanks and great ideas, set up and car!
GPMAX01 the tablet car mount is made by a company called Arkon . The tablet is a Samsung galaxy Tab A with 32 GB internal storage and I added a 64 GB sd card for extra space. The maps come from various apps,GAIA GPS app is probably the best one. But I also use google maps also has an option for offline maps,just click on settings then click on offline maps and it will give you the option of creating your own map for free. All trails app also helps with finding off road adventures. There are a ton of options if you go on App Store and search.
It’s was one of the free songs provided by TH-cam back in the days before TH-cam premium,when TH-cam use to provide free music for videos. IDK the name of it it’s been a few years.
@@sonofamountain2862 I didn't know TH-cam had free music, that's awesome!! I went back and found it, in case you ever wanted to use it again! It's Strange Ways by Silent Partner
Maybe one day have a small car meet up at Trona or somewhere on the way there? Like you I have another off road 4×4 Toyota Truck. But I never thought about using my Kia Rio Hatchback. It has lots of room and I did put bigger tires. when i go camping I try to do more with as little as possible. Only take what your need!
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER I think often times people in general tend to overpack when they go camping,and never really use everything they bring for the trip. Am a minimalist by heart and I live happy,you don’t need a lot,just the essentials. You don’t need big rigs with all this high tech gear,to hit some dirt roads and go far. I like your idea about having a small car camper meet up. That would be awesome! Either in trona or Alabama hills.
@@sonofamountain2862 that would be cool! I've been to both places in my truck (it is a 88 Toyota still going strong but my Kia is better on gas! 🤦♀️. I would definitely try it in my Kia✌🏼☮️..
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER I always have a good laugh when I see or hear the Chevy truck guys or the ford truck guys argue about what truck is better,even though both brands break down more then anything I ever seen. Mean while the Toyota guys with old trucks or SUV with a ton of miles still running strong with no issues. Gotta love Toyota for that.
I'm considering outfitting my 3 door Skoda Citigo into a micro camping car, as I already have the car and all my camping gear and it'd be very straightforward to convert. Fuel economy is outstanding, but rather than carry fuel in plastic cans on the roof I bought a 10 litre steel fuel container made by Explosafe, which will live in it's own space inside the car beneath the raised deck by the full sized spare wheel. There is no fuel smell using the Explosafe fuel can. With a tailgate/hatchback tent, the car offers versatility, economy and practicality and the tailgate/hatchback tent allows for full standing height and privacy for toilet and shower use, as well as a great daytime room. I intend to use four MSR Dromedary 10 litre water bags which will fit into the rear passengers footwell area, allowing for uncluttered raised deck space and low centre of gravity. With all but the drivers seat removed there's quite a lot of space inside and one is limited by imagination only.
@@sonofamountain2862 wow I can only imagine how much fun you had. I drove my 2015 Honda accord from San bernadino CA to crothersville IN and was so nervous because I drove alone and I covered almost 7,000 . And now I'm looking into getting another car to do long drive and is looking Into a yaris . In your opinion is it a great pick?
kast26oo In my opinion you can’t go wrong with anything made from Toyota!! I own 2 at the moment both have over 200,000 miles on them and they still function at 100%. If your looking for durability and a car that won’t leave you stranded,I would go with a Toyota. Now I chose the Yaris because it’s really good on gas and because I am a minimalist at heart,so I wanted the smallest car but still the most reliable ,so after months of research I ended up buying this vehicle . It was terribly abused from its last owner,it never had any maintenance of any kind and it still ran perfect. I was really blown away by its performance and durability even with zero maintenance. But after I took care of all the regular stuff like fluids and brakes and spark plugs (maintenance) the car ran twice as good. I drove it literally every where and I never had any issues,and I really beat the hell out of it,but still here it runs and drives beautifully. The only thing or beef I guess that I have is going up big hills is a little slow,cause it’s a 4 cylinder car,it’s meant to be economical ,not strong. But I shift it down to 3rd or 2nd gear depending on the hill and it crawls it’s way up nice and safely. Over all I do recommend it. Check out my latest update video if you get a chance. And thank you th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
This is the smallest conversion I’ve seen. I’ve got a corsa van which looks about the same size. But without the rear seats. I reckon a swivel passenger seat will give enough length to get a bed in.
My issue with strapping stuff to the roof is the wind noise gets to unbearable and this car in particular already drifts all over the road with it being fully electric power assist, I don't think I'd want to face high winds with something on the roof of this thing
That is a great point and absolutely true. I had to remove the roof rack along with everything up there ,the wind noise was very annoying and the wind drag was slowing me down big time. I have since made another update video where I show how I manage the storage issue.
You got any pics on social media of it? I got an IM too and I’ve done some overnight beach camping in the back with the seats folded and a full size air mattress.
hexlgaming honestly I haven’t had any issues at all with the wheels,in fact they did improve the ride more,a lot smoother and the suspension has handled as it should. Haven’t bottomed out yet but I suppose if I push it hard enough I could eventually do so. But it’s only mild off-roading for this little beaut. Thanks for tuning in my friend.
@ 12:00 195mm is tire width. The next number is the % of the width that the tire wall is. The R is your rim size. I'm guessing those are 195/65 R15's or "195mm wide, 126mm wall height(distance from metal rim to the tire tread), with a 15in diameter rim." You could get wider wheels to help offroad while still maintaining that R15 rim size to avoid rubbing the fenders. Higher tire walls are better for bumpy surfaces so you were right to get rid of those ricer wheels.
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER am glad it was helpful. If you get a chance check out the updates I done recently,specially for the kitchen area. th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
blossomlikearose you can leave as many comments as you want 😋. I have to improve the window shades so they fit better,but they seem to be working out ok for now.
Black mountain Side i have a lot to say so it's easier with more comments. You did good work on the shades to keep the bright sun out. For the rest you can put newspaper up to hold up with the window. it will probably get quiet hot in there. i don't know if it will be safe enough to leave the hatch back open at times.
I've had my 2008 Yaris since September of 2008. I retired shortly after that. I don't drive much. I still have under 40K on it. It's beginning to bug me. Maybe the road noise started when I bought new tires. I always buy tires that last longer. That may be the reason for the noise. With the road noise, the radio, and the fan, it's a noisy ride. Secondly, now there's a hatchback Corolla available. I believe it delivers the same mileage as the Yaris. I'd prefer the extra room for camping. EDIT: It turned out that the front wheel bearing wore out early!
I do apologize for my child like work . Here’s something that will make up for this time you have wasted watching this video. th-cam.com/video/22gTAfZmvcM/w-d-xo.html
@@sonofamountain2862 your car and build is awesome. Sone people are just jealous because they dont ha the imagination or skill. The car build really is very good.
@@sonofamountain2862 I'm in my yaris camping right now have been all week going stay till Friday maybe sat.got the stove goin right now ha e some gear the ready for bed. Hope your well and having fun keep up the good work 👍
Why would you use a two wheel drive yaris when you could get a Toyota/Daihatsu terrios constant 4x4 with ground clearance and 1300cc gas engine or a Suzuki sierra ? Just to be different is a bit silly to my way of thinking. You have limited yourself in the places you can go. Don't hit a deer with that thing. It will end up in your lap.
So that bed DOESN'T GO RIGHT BACK??? screw that. It was all good til THAT POINT. Btw you need someone who sews to make proper curtains. No point having half a curtain. Not very private at all....
@@sonofamountain2862 I slept in my car. I put the back seats down and put a camping pad. It was very comfortable. I was thinking about putting a roof rack and cargo carrier.
Jules Kim now I have removed the roof basket since this video only because of the wind noise and wind drag was effecting my gas mileage here’s an update video th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
New updates on this micro camper is now available ,be sure to check out some of the new modifications I made since this video.
th-cam.com/video/4YoY6SmABtA/w-d-xo.html
If you think gas mileage is high in vans, you obviously never owned an asian van. Suzuki APV is a 1.8 litre engine. Probably not much bigger than your yaris engine (which actually has a mazda engine in it). And where's the "maintenance" in a self built campervan??? You build it and it's like any other vehicle except you empty and fill water once a week. Over here many people "empty" greywater just by opening the valve a crack and going to the next spot. It's gone by the time they get there....
Link Knight here in America they stopped making Suzuki cars and vans cause they have a bad reputation for always breaking down which equals to a lot of maintenance.
The key here is long term performance and durability and low cost from gas and repairs.
Even if a 4 cylinder van is good on gas,the minute you pack it with a bunch of water and furniture it becomes useless for gas mileage and cost efficient.
More stuff= more maintenance
More weight =more gas
@@sonofamountain2862 I have exact same car I will be doing this all week diesel will do 70 mpg you can run veg oil to
I'm about to get kicked out of my parent's house at the age of 19, this setup will help me live for a while until I can get my own place, camp out outside of college for a bit. Rad video man!
This set will go along way it’s simple and low cost.
I have a recent update video of how it all worked out in the past two years of doing this kind of stuff.
Thank you for checking out this video here’s the update video if you’re interested.
th-cam.com/video/4YoY6SmABtA/w-d-xo.html
Good luck buddy, sounds tough!
Must of been nice to be able to stay until the age of 19, some of us never had the chance to stay that long.
I got kicked out at 19 too, tough, but that what it is....good luck, stay focused on gratitude, it will never fail you, if you want to prosper....
How you doing? It's been 3 years
Got this exact car as well, only a brighter shade of blue.
I see it as a city car, designed to be practical.
Your out of the box approach to this little beast is something I love and respect!
Thank you so much my friend.
I have since done a lot more to it.
Check it out.
th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
These cars are so freaking tough.
The ultimate mini budget adventure mobile ... Toyota vehicles are bullet proof... You treat it right and it will run forever. Thanks so much for the shout out I am honored to have a place in the adventure mobile 👍😎👌. I hope to see many travels in this tiny gem. Who would have thought. 👍👍
Hike Camp max my mountain brother,thank you so much for watching,and thank you for that awesome Hike camp patch I really do love it.
I was waiting for the right moment to show it off 😎it’s my lucky charm!
And you are right about Toyota’s being bullet proof,these things just don’t die!
And there’s a lot more adventures to come with this little road warrior!
Hope all is well with you my friend!
Cheers!!
I truly am honored my friend!
I like your video and you showing us how you enjoy to be out. I have rhe older model toyota echo. Its small outside but bigger inside then one would think. At 40+ mpg. I like my good old car . I can afford to go and not have to stay in one spot.
Enjoyed your video.
I just picked up a 4door hatchback Yaris as a daily driver, but will be making some camping oriented mods. I have a Tacoma I use for my big offroad trips but for basic dirt camping trips I’m gonna get my setup.
These little cars are bulletproof.
I put this thing through hell and back and it still runs and drives great.
Hey. I'm n Puerto Rico, and was considering doing the same style conversion to my Ford Taurus as i may be homeless soon till November.
Very happy to see that it actually worked well! I already have a small ikea mattress i could use, and the front footwell storage is perfect.
I can park after work at the public beach that has showers and bathrooms. (Also, would need to install velcro screens, mosquitos)
Hey, maybe ill make a video!!
Joseph Tomaino living in a car is an adapting challenge the less stuff the better.
Gotta think minimal and practical,every thing needs to work or is just dead weight.
I have changed my setup a couple of times until I found what works for me.
Turning a small car into a home is not easy but also not impossible.
It just takes some imagination,here is a link to my latest update,thank you so much for watching.
th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
Joseph, So have you been homeless? How are you now?
I love your rig bro! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you 🙏
I like how the bare rims look nicer than the boy racer ones hahaha
I have an '05 honda civic lx sedan. I sanded and spray painted my rusty rims and put new tires on. Looks sharp. I like steel rims vs aluminum or speciality rims.
Thumbs up! What a beautiful scenery and delicious looking breakfast. You are making me hungry. You remind me of one of my sons.
blossomlikearose the breakfast was delicious indeed 😎but the view was even better.
Thank you so much for your support!!
Black mountain Side it reminds me of Switzerland. I lived there as a teenager.
Wow... that’s amazing to see you travelling around by driving small car 🚙 to do want you want to do. I really like it and it’s inspiring for people like me who wants to travel and explore an adventurous life. Good on you mate and good luck👍
Akama Ozrey
Thank you so much for your kind words it means a lot for me to hear this.
I always been the kinda of person to do the complete opposite of what everyone else was doing.
And at the same time not scared to try something different.
I have an update video on this vehicle if you get a chance,see some of the upgrades I done recently.
Thank you once again.
th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
Great job, well done .Thanks for the post!
Thank you 🙏
You are quite a handyman. i love your setup of the bed. i think it's a great idea. it would be too hard to sleep on the front seat. You make things work.
blossomlikearose I tried to make it as comfortable as possible.
Thank you.
@@sonofamountain2862 i think it's great!
blossomlikearose thank you so much that means a lot!!
Black mountain Side You are welcome.
I'm going to do this with my 2016 Yaris. Toyotas are the best.
Devin Nixon-Davis I couldn’t Agree more!!
I can tell you from personal experience that these cars just won’t die.
As long as you treat it right it will take you anywhere you want to go.
My Yaris is a 2008 and this bad lil mama has taken me in many wild adventures and it has never let me down.
And believe me I have pushed it to it’s limits more then once.
A 2016 Yaris will literally last you forever if you treat right.
Good luck on your journey my Yaris brother,and thank you for watching.
@@sonofamountain2862 mine same they dont die 178000 miles still sweet
l think you have done a great job with car, does and has everything you need, nice and compact.
Gotta love carpet pythons thank you so much my friend.
Nice set up.. You get to live such a glorious life. Awesome video. Beautiful view you have while your eating breakfast. Stay blessed my friend🌵
DEENA thank you so much!!
DEENA this is my favorite spot,the views re-energize my soul.
I just installed some 205/60 r15 AT tires on my 09 Yaris, no rubbing
love it! we carry a gas can partly for "just in case" but also keep in mind eastern sierra/desert gas is Way more expensive than most other places... we fill up our can in Bakersfield just to save a little money... gas can paid for itself long ago and saves us a few bucks every trip
potatothorn man you are so right about that!
Gas prices in the sierras is like armed robbery lol.
Last week it was 6.00$ a gallon for regular gas.
Going into Death Valley it gets worse,gas prices there will leave you broke.
But I do the same thing,I fill up before I get there and bring extra,it makes a huge difference.
That’s why am glad I got this little road warrior.
Thanks for tuning in and watching.
Cheers brother.
Replacing the passenger seat is genius with a bed is genius. Badass.
Thank you
Great video. I have a sequoia and with gas prices I just bought a Yaris
Dude thanks for the Shout Out! I appreciate you my man!
Jungle Jay Adventures your very welcome brother.
And thank you for helping me out so many times,you rock.
Excellent use of space in the mighty Yaris
pedro fernandez thank you my friend.
Most people fail to replace the transmission fluid every 50k-60k miles.
I got a little over 200,000 miles on the original transmission,and it only made it this far because of regular maintenance.
Super important.
I like your build. I’ve had that license plate mount thing in my Amazon wish list for about 3 years now. After watching this I might finally get it. That light bar puts out a lot of light. I wonder if anyone has ever tried using washers as spacers?
These sound like great cars. Incredible how efficiently you used the space. Curious you chose this instead of a Prius. Lots of people like the Prius more. I suppose a Prius C could also be a great choice. Thanks so much.
Improvements can be made, but overall this car is an amazing idea 👍
Thank you 🙏
I'm 65 this sept.2022 I get my full pension so I'm getting in my 2009 Toyota Yaris 30,000 miles never used in winter all highway milage .... removed all the seats made a little floor back to from passenger , hackery battery & I will living full time .. 6 months in canada during summer then when it starts to get chilly here in canada down to the southern states for 6 months .. I know its SMALL but very possible.. any advice ???
I know what you want about trying to save on gas. We often bought our gas with small change. We have also camped out in our car. it is so nice to get away.
Dude! I got a honda fit and imma gonna do this! You're an inspiration
Thank you so much my friend it truly inspires me as well to know there are others like my self that are not afraid of doing something a little different.
Since I posted this video I have made tons of mods to this car and tried several of different set ups.
Here’s an update video
th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for that video , I’m 6’3” could be a problem for me a Yaris camper
Am 5’9 and I managed to have a few extra inches of foot space.
You have to get really creative but I managed to squeeze a bead two solar generators and a tiny fridge in this very small space.
I got a 6'2 inner spring mattress in the back of my van that can sit in place ready to sleep on without setting anything up. Only needs to be swung in besides the passenger door when I cook in the back. We're talking about a minivan here (hyundai trajet - dirt cheap van) with a 2 burner stove, freezer, sink, toilet, and hopefully a hitch mount shower sometime later on. They have a gap between the 2 front seats you can walk thru. Automatic transmission does 70mph no worries. All at a combined city/highway of 24mpg....
Link Knight a while back when I began my search for a vehicle to turn into a camper I looked for 3 things,good gas mileage,compact,and reliability.
I am happy that you found a vehicle that works for you.
I think van camper conversions are awesome,but I don’t like all the maintenance involved that comes with it.
I wish you all the best in your journey.
Is it possible to fit an airmatress in the back? If so what size?
If you remove the back seat and replace it with a flat platform you could fit a twin size mattress in the back,but you will be maxed out on space,and won’t be able to fit anything else.
Great build! The eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada (Alabama Hills) is a tremendous place to camp. You should buy a roll of Reflectix insulation and cut out custom window shades. You can line one side with black to make it look like tinted-out windows.
ShakespeareCafe hello my friend and thank you for tuning in.
I have done some upgrades since this video
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Nice setup my brother stay safe on your adventures.
Thank you brother!!
Cool jams.
Very cool setup!
KrizAkoni thank you my friend.
Link to the roof rack you used please??
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@@sonofamountain2862 Thanks!
Hi, nice video but why did you not take out the backseat as well, makes more comfortable sleeping length and storage space. I tried it once with a Nissan Micra and because the backseat is divided in a Micra I left the single backseat just in case I wanted to take somebody with me.
Dor Bue i fallowed your advice
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great job bro and great trip.
Alessandro Pasotti thank you 🙏
2007 Toyota yaris 190,000 odometer, Are these car reliable for long trips ,
They are very reliable for long trips,I drove my Yaris from Northern California to Southern California several times.
The only issue I have is not enough power going up big mountain passes or steep hills,it lacks power when passing other slow vehicles.
But it has never left me stranded,I also take an extremely good care of the engine and transmission,and regular maintenance stuff.
Great conversion what light bar did you use? It really shows the ruts in the dirt road.
Thank you
I ended up going with the Auxbeam 12 inch light bar that comes with the wire harness and toggle switch,it’s still works great after two years.
Hey there what is the roof rock (cross bars and mounts) you are using. Looking for something for my 2010. Thank you
I had to custom make these,cause it’s really hard to find a roof rack for the Yaris .
Once I had all the parts measured correctly,I had to JB weld and then drill through the roof to screw the roof rack mounts to the actual roof,then I had to water proof seal it with clear silicone.
It worked!!!
And no leaks, and it came out solid, I was able to put all my extra stuff up there.
Thanks for video I was wonder what the roof rack brand is.
Thanks for any info Gaylene
Great job
Thank you 🙏
Hey man, great video.
I wanted to add an led bar to the front of my Yaris and was looking for that front “push bar bracket” you’ve installed on yours. How can find it!?
Thanks
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Where you get that gas can at?
Jungle Jay Adventures hey brother,I got this one on amazon.
I’ll look for the link.
Son of a Mountain- Can you direct me to the plastic cargo container on the roof? Thanks buddy.
The gas can?
Or the storage box?
That intro though!! Nice build!! Should really be on a modified episode!
Thank you so much my friend.
Wow this is great idea and you can camp anywhere
Senja Aldee thank you so much my friend.
You rock!!
EPIC VIDEO
Very Chill mode! :D
How tall are you and are you able to sleep comfortably in there ? I’m 6’2 btw
@@tylersnead7639 am 5,9 and I slept very comfortably in there.
I was not sure about to use a Freelander 2 as a campervan, not anymore 🤣 Many thanks 👍
Thank you for watching
How many miles do you have on the car?
Over 200,000 miles and still going.
Awesome! i want to make my 07 Civic into a little camper. I really enjoy your videos and you are giving me lot's of ideas👍
@@thephoenixcycle8854 thank you so much.
Am glad this was somewhat helpful.
Love the music at the beginning, Who made it?
It’s one of the songs on the TH-cam studio free music selection I honestly don’t remember the name of the song but it was on the rock section.
Dude, this is awesome! Glad I found your channel...definitely gave you a sub. I'm about to do a similar thing with a Toyota Matrix. Cheers to the open road 🤘✌
Sensatious Hiatus thank you so much my friend,cheers to the open road!!
Whats The Milelage On Your Yaris ??
Currently I got over 200,00 miles on my Yaris and it’s still going.
As long as you keep up with the maintenance they will last a very long time.
I done a bunch of work to it since this video.
@@sonofamountain2862 What did you do to it ? Can you give me some Things to do to keep it in good shape ? Besides Oil & Filter Every 2000 Miles..Maitinance ?
@@MonacoRocha ok
I replaced the spark plugs and spark plug cables,I cleaned the throttle body with throttle body cleaner (make sure to remove the throttle body before you clean it ,you don’t want that stuff in your engine) I changed the serpentine belt,radiator flush,I changed the thermostat,new radiator coolant,K&N air filter,replaced the old brake rotors with ventilated rotors.
Aside from maintenance stuff I also added off-road A.T tires,I added a one inch lift kit to gain some clearance on rocky roads and some new head lamps cause the old ones got really faded out by the desert sun.
I never had any real issues with the engine or transmission,no leaks and no knocking.
Let’s see how far it can go so far it has taken me everywhere I wanted to go,from the top off mountain passes to the hot deserts of California.
@@sonofamountain2862 Great Car...mine is a 2009 45,000 miles all highway miles... NYC to montreal & back....never ever saw a winter..
@@MonacoRocha I am sucker for two door hatchbacks.
What kind of bars do you have on the top? I’m looking for ones I can strap a kayak to. Thanks for the video!
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Good day, I lifted a VW Polo about an inch by making new coil springs with thicker round bar. If the car have coil springs at the rear separate to the shocks you can jack the car up and fill the coils springs with tennis balls. I can send you some pics.
Loved your video! How many miles do you have on your Yaris?
alan szymczak a little over 200,000 and still going.
@@sonofamountain2862 The Yaris is a fantastic car!
alan szymczak absolutely!
mine is a 2 door hatch back just like yours...
Anybody know the name of the first song?:)
nice setup bro...wondering about how the car is registered after changing seat to bed?
Tamer thank you my friend,i haven’t had any issues with registering the vehicle,they don’t inspect the inside of cars 🚗 in California ,only smog test.
Hey bro what kind of tablet and tablet mount for you have - what type of memory does it have and where do you download your maps? Thanks and great ideas, set up and car!
GPMAX01 the tablet car mount is made by a company called Arkon .
The tablet is a Samsung galaxy Tab A with 32 GB internal storage and I added a 64 GB sd card for extra space.
The maps come from various apps,GAIA GPS app is probably the best one.
But I also use google maps also has an option for offline maps,just click on settings then click on offline maps and it will give you the option of creating your own map for free.
All trails app also helps with finding off road adventures.
There are a ton of options if you go on App Store and search.
Dude that intro instrumental is great! Does it have a name?
It’s was one of the free songs provided by TH-cam back in the days before TH-cam premium,when TH-cam use to provide free music for videos.
IDK the name of it it’s been a few years.
@@sonofamountain2862 I didn't know TH-cam had free music, that's awesome!! I went back and found it, in case you ever wanted to use it again! It's Strange Ways by Silent Partner
Hatchbacks are the best for small cars!
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER I agree!!
This little car is amazing,it has taken me everywhere I want to go,and it has done so in a very efficient way.
Maybe one day have a small car meet up at Trona or somewhere on the way there? Like you I have another off road 4×4 Toyota Truck. But I never thought about using my Kia Rio Hatchback. It has lots of room and I did put bigger tires. when i go camping I try to do more with as little as possible. Only take what your need!
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER I think often times people in general tend to overpack when they go camping,and never really use everything they bring for the trip.
Am a minimalist by heart and I live happy,you don’t need a lot,just the essentials.
You don’t need big rigs with all this high tech gear,to hit some dirt roads and go far.
I like your idea about having a small car camper meet up.
That would be awesome!
Either in trona or Alabama hills.
@@sonofamountain2862 that would be cool! I've been to both places in my truck (it is a 88 Toyota still going strong but my Kia is better on gas! 🤦♀️. I would definitely try it in my Kia✌🏼☮️..
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER I always have a good laugh when I see or hear the Chevy truck guys or the ford truck guys argue about what truck is better,even though both brands break down more then anything I ever seen.
Mean while the Toyota guys with old trucks or SUV with a ton of miles still running strong with no issues.
Gotta love Toyota for that.
I'm considering outfitting my 3 door Skoda Citigo into a micro camping car, as I already have the car and all my camping gear and it'd be very straightforward to convert.
Fuel economy is outstanding, but rather than carry fuel in plastic cans on the roof I bought a 10 litre steel fuel container made by Explosafe, which will live in it's own space inside the car beneath the raised deck by the full sized spare wheel.
There is no fuel smell using the Explosafe fuel can.
With a tailgate/hatchback tent, the car offers versatility, economy and practicality and the tailgate/hatchback tent allows for full standing height and privacy for toilet and shower use, as well as a great daytime room.
I intend to use four MSR Dromedary 10 litre water bags which will fit into the rear passengers footwell area, allowing for uncluttered raised deck space and low centre of gravity.
With all but the drivers seat removed there's quite a lot of space inside and one is limited by imagination only.
Класс! Путешествия это всегда хорошо.
Спать наверно не очень удобно полу лежа?
Very comfortable.
muito muito bom irmão, parabéns. e que lugar lindo.
Taypuru Puri muito obrigado meu amigo.
Safe to assume you drove this little beauty all over America?
kast26oo from Mexico to Canada and Los Angeles to New York.
It has never broken down on me not even once.
Just regular maintenance.
@@sonofamountain2862 wow I can only imagine how much fun you had. I drove my 2015 Honda accord from San bernadino CA to crothersville IN and was so nervous because I drove alone and I covered almost 7,000 . And now I'm looking into getting another car to do long drive and is looking Into a yaris . In your opinion is it a great pick?
kast26oo In my opinion you can’t go wrong with anything made from Toyota!!
I own 2 at the moment both have over 200,000 miles on them and they still function at 100%.
If your looking for durability and a car that won’t leave you stranded,I would go with a Toyota.
Now I chose the Yaris because it’s really good on gas and because I am a minimalist at heart,so I wanted the smallest car but still the most reliable ,so after months of research I ended up buying this vehicle .
It was terribly abused from its last owner,it never had any maintenance of any kind and it still ran perfect.
I was really blown away by its performance and durability even with zero maintenance.
But after I took care of all the regular stuff like fluids and brakes and spark plugs (maintenance) the car ran twice as good.
I drove it literally every where and I never had any issues,and I really beat the hell out of it,but still here it runs and drives beautifully.
The only thing or beef I guess that I have is going up big hills is a little slow,cause it’s a 4 cylinder car,it’s meant to be economical ,not strong.
But I shift it down to 3rd or 2nd gear depending on the hill and it crawls it’s way up nice and safely.
Over all I do recommend it.
Check out my latest update video if you get a chance.
And thank you
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This is the smallest conversion I’ve seen. I’ve got a corsa van which looks about the same size. But without the rear seats. I reckon a swivel passenger seat will give enough length to get a bed in.
There’s always a way!!
Good luck on your project.
what a wonderfull! l also go camping with my compact car!~^^
또또머신TV thank you my friend.
you sleep upright?
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My issue with strapping stuff to the roof is the wind noise gets to unbearable and this car in particular already drifts all over the road with it being fully electric power assist, I don't think I'd want to face high winds with something on the roof of this thing
That is a great point and absolutely true.
I had to remove the roof rack along with everything up there ,the wind noise was very annoying and the wind drag was slowing me down big time.
I have since made another update video where I show how I manage the storage issue.
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Did this with my 2017 Toyota IM. Check it out, similar looking to a yaris but a little more sporty
You got any pics on social media of it? I got an IM too and I’ve done some overnight beach camping in the back with the seats folded and a full size air mattress.
@@EONEILL1987 unfortunately sir I sold the iM a few months ago. However, I ended up living in it for over 4 months. It’s small but very possible.
That looks like a frozen dessert
Sometimes it is,especially during the colder months.
@@sonofamountain2862 bro!!! I wish u the best and hope to join you sometime
Esta increíble
Aren't the big wheels kind of counterproductive; the suspension would have to be really hard for it not to bottom out now...
hexlgaming honestly I haven’t had any issues at all with the wheels,in fact they did improve the ride more,a lot smoother and the suspension has handled as it should.
Haven’t bottomed out yet but I suppose if I push it hard enough I could eventually do so.
But it’s only mild off-roading for this little beaut.
Thanks for tuning in my friend.
@ 12:00 195mm is tire width. The next number is the % of the width that the tire wall is. The R is your rim size. I'm guessing those are 195/65 R15's or "195mm wide, 126mm wall height(distance from metal rim to the tire tread), with a 15in diameter rim." You could get wider wheels to help offroad while still maintaining that R15 rim size to avoid rubbing the fenders. Higher tire walls are better for bumpy surfaces so you were right to get rid of those ricer wheels.
Jordan Daniel good eye,195/65 r15 is correct.
This is giving excellent ideas for my 2013 Kia Rio Hatchback. Thnx for posting. ✌🏼☮️
HIGHWIREDAYS GIGDRIVER am glad it was helpful.
If you get a chance check out the updates I done recently,specially for the kitchen area.
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Good job on those window shades! I hope it's OK to leave so many comments.
blossomlikearose you can leave as many comments as you want 😋.
I have to improve the window shades so they fit better,but they seem to be working out ok for now.
Black mountain Side i have a lot to say so it's easier with more comments. You did good work on the shades to keep the bright sun out. For the rest you can put newspaper up to hold up with the window. it will probably get quiet hot in there. i don't know if it will be safe enough to leave the hatch back open at times.
What? California does not have strict tinting laws. You can tint the back half of the car whatever percent you want. That's better then most states
I've had my 2008 Yaris since September of 2008. I retired shortly after that. I don't drive much. I still have under 40K on it. It's beginning to bug me. Maybe the road noise started when I bought new tires. I always buy tires that last longer. That may be the reason for the noise. With the road noise, the radio, and the fan, it's a noisy ride. Secondly, now there's a hatchback Corolla available. I believe it delivers the same mileage as the Yaris. I'd prefer the extra room for camping. EDIT: It turned out that the front wheel bearing wore out early!
Get Michelins. = )
Child-like work indeed...
0.5 out of 10
I do apologize for my child like work .
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@@sonofamountain2862 your car and build is awesome. Sone people are just jealous because they dont ha the imagination or skill. The car build really is very good.
@@mattlawton4715 thank you so much my friend you are very awesome 😎
@@sonofamountain2862 I'm in my yaris camping right now have been all week going stay till Friday maybe sat.got the stove goin right now ha e some gear the ready for bed. Hope your well and having fun keep up the good work 👍
Why would you use a two wheel drive yaris when you could get a Toyota/Daihatsu terrios constant 4x4 with ground clearance and 1300cc gas engine or a Suzuki sierra ? Just to be different is a bit silly to my way of thinking. You have limited yourself in the places you can go. Don't hit a deer with that thing. It will end up in your lap.
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You're sick man
Mohan Kumar thank you?
I own the same car... but I use it for maintenance.
So that bed DOESN'T GO RIGHT BACK??? screw that. It was all good til THAT POINT. Btw you need someone who sews to make proper curtains. No point having half a curtain. Not very private at all....
Link Knight i removed the back seat and also added window covers.
Here’s an update video
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I have the same car!
And I say you have great taste in cars😀
They are extremely reliable and efficient.
Thanks for tuning in.
@@sonofamountain2862 I slept in my car. I put the back seats down and put a camping pad. It was very comfortable. I was thinking about putting a roof rack and cargo carrier.
Jules Kim now I have removed the roof basket since this video only because of the wind noise and wind drag was effecting my gas mileage here’s an update video th-cam.com/video/7RstbfwVr4o/w-d-xo.html
but bed is not flat
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Can't figure out the accent, sounds like swedish but i'm not sure
how do you earn a paycheque?
The money you spent on the Yaris , and outfitting the Yaris for camping would have bought 20 years worth of Gas for the SUV you have.
Urban Outdoorsman lol idk about that.
Have you seen gas prices lately??
Some great innovations here, but the video takes way too long to get to the point.
I have a much shorter two year update on this camper car.
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Thanks for sharing this!!! But the intro is way too long, I skipped through like the first ten minutes
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I gave up watching waiting to hear about conversion.
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Every thing good... But sound quality very bad