Hi Doreen! Yes! The do fit in the stool. I will try just leaving them on top strapped in and see how that goes, and if it is too 'sloshy' I figured that would be my next try. Good eye!
That's a great tip! My water jugs are safe and made to use with water. I'm down to one now though as one started to leak while we were traveling this winter. Kind of maddening after you've paid for them. Happy camping!
@HoneyandMe I am not talking about "leaking." I am talking about "leaching" this chemical from cheap plastic into your cheap jugs that are not BPH free. The heat and sun starts this chemical reaction and it starts leaching that cheap plastic into your water. Make sure folks that when purchasing plastic water containers that they are BPH free! I love your really helpful videos, girl.
I also have 2water jugs, 1 for drink and cooking\coffee, the second one I add a little Dawn to the water to have hand washing/ clean up water always available, without having to have soap to pickup
Nice job makiig this camper! The plastic table where you are putting the water bottles on, maybe use the rubber shelf liner to help prevent the water bottles from slipping around. We call those sheet doohicky things Sheet Garters,
Thank you! Yes, the sticky rubber shelf liner stuff! I’ve never heard it called ‘sheet garters’ though😁The water jugs stay nicely in place using the bungee cord to anchor them, but they would definitely do less slipping using a piece of the ‘sheet garter’😁Thanks for the suggestion!
What a fantastic video. Simple, to the point, very well narrated, and informative. Thank you for making car camping that little bit more accessible for us - camping newbies! :)
Thank you so much! It always makes my day to get comments like yours. I hope you'll try car camping. It's a very freeing way to see the country and do it relatively cheaply. I'd love to hear how your experiences go! Take care!-Sue
Thanks for watching! I used to have 2 really nice little camping tables that were made out of aluminium, but sadly, they were in our travel trailer when it was stolen. The wooden one is not very heavy and I do like wood, and it fits perfectly in the side. Like it was made to be there! Take care!
Oh WOW!! Thank you, Melissa! That's so nice of you! I'm excited for you! I equate car camping to fort building from when I was a kid! It's building your own little fort inside your grown up vehicle! I wish you much success and many happy adventures!-Sue
Love the simplicity of your setup. We’re really happy with our plastic drawers because they are so light and come in so many sizes to fit into the limited space we have. Hope you have a great trip!!
This Matrix really works out great for your configuration! The sheet clips really make a big difference! All of your other "accessories" fit great next to the bed 😀
I'm happy with how it's all fitting together! Those clips are such a great invention! They've come in handy for all kinds of stuff. Kind of like 'bungee cords' for fabric! lol! Thanks for watching!-Sue
Thanks so much! I'm with you. I didn't want to have to dismantle a structure every time I needed my car to be 'a car'. Plus, being a car and not an SUV or van, there is not enough headroom to have a raised bed platform. I'd be bashing my head all the time on the roof! lol! This works great for my needs. I'm glad you stopped by and left such a great comment!
Thank you so much! I have wind chimes all around the deck of our house, and love the sound too. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment❤️
That's so cool! That table has been so handy! Best of everything with your car camper! I wish you many wonderful adventures in it! Take care and thanks for watching!
I’m so glad! Car camping is a lot of fun and gives you so much freedom for where to stay👍I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do! Take care and thanks so much for watching!❤️
I like how simple and economical this is, but I do have a question, how do you get out of your bed with no side exits? Do you have to crawl from the front seat into the bed and vice versa to get out?
Hi and thanks for watching! I do have the ability to get out of the passenger side back door, which is right next to my bed. I only use that door when I am at a campsite though. When I am stealth camping, and want to keep it that way, I do crawl from the front seat into the back and vice versa. With the front passenger seat that folds flat it makes it pretty easy to do. Using the back passenger side door is great when I am set up in a campsite though. I can crawl right into bed and close the door. Thanks for the question! Take care~Sue
I am looking to purchase a pre owned mini van for my 60th birthday in 3 years so when I retire two years later I can travel across country and camp and explore what the US has to offer (do plan on traveling into Canada 🇨🇦). But this video has given me a few good ideas for that…and to do in my SUV until I get my van. Thanks for sharing
That sounds like a great plan! And yes, try it out in your SUV! You may even find it's enough! I'm enjoying my car, but will probably eventually be trading it in on an SUV as I do a lot of winter driving in the north on snowy icy roads, and having a 4x4 or AWD is preferable. But until then, the car works great! I'm so glad you found some useful info in the video and thanks so much for watching!
I agree with you 100% I bought my second matrix yesterday and I love every bit of it! 💝 the first one was in 2007 and I crashed that one and now I have another one! The scion xB is another great camper car with excellent gas mileage and even more space than the matrix surprisingly spacious
Congrats on your 2nd Matrix!! They really are great cars❤️I’ll have to do a search on the scion xb. Sounds interesting! Enjoy your Matrix and thanks for watching!😁
Great conversion. I've had my Matrix for 17 years and more than 300k mile. It's my workhorse. I love it. And I don't know how, but it seems bigger on the inside! Lol
Such fun!!! I have a kid sized cot w/a pad on top. This way I have clothing totes under for storage. I also have a screen room/tent type piece I use where the hatch opens. This gives me a place to stand up to change clothes & to have a small portapot. In rain I can also set up my cooking stuff. Blessings & be safe out there.❤
Sounds like you have a great setup! It is fun getting our car camping haven all put together so we can travel cheaply and comfortably! Happy camping season!!😁
I'm a new subscriber. You are easy to listen to, you talk loud enough, and I love the subject. I always like to hear all the dimensions of things so I can compare. What kind of car is it? Thanks from Central Oklahoma
Welcome to the channel and thanks so much for subscribing!😁❤️My car is a 2004 Toyota Matrix. It works really well for me ( and my dog and cat) as a car camper. Cheap on gas too! Have you or do you plan to try out car camping? Thanks for watching!❤️
Just found your channel - thanks for all the car camping tips! I had to chuckle at the TV tray because I considered one also - since they were sooo common a few decades ago 🙂
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the comment. TV trays work great! I found a set of 4 wooden ones at the 2nd hand store recently and couldn't resist getting them. I put 2 in our travel trailer and 2 in Honey, my RV. So handy really. Take care!!
Hi Tracey! It’s surprising how much room is in it! I look at it from outside and it doesn’t look like there’s room to lie down! Take care, my friend!❤️
Love the wooden chest. I had smaller (1.25 gal) hard plastic jugs like those, but they didn't hold up to riding in the van and developed cracks and leaked. Hopefully yours will do better on the stool and bungeed. I still haven't found anything I like. I bought a 2.5gal jug of spring water and will have to replace it when empty. I bet you're good at Tetris!
Thanks Linda! It's had many uses over the years. An old friend built it and was selling them, so I got a few for gifts, but had to have one for myself!
Go for it! You don't need to set up your car completely just to try it out. I spent the first night in my car in my driveway! And it was a flop. lol! I realized my bed was not thick enough, so was able to remedy that before heading out for a few nights away. Having a comfortable bed can make all the difference! Thanks so much for watching and I really hope you'll try car camping!
Thank you!! And thank you for the suggestion! I have actually done just that. Great minds😄I found a really nice one at the dollar store that covers the top of my trunk and keeps the cats food from sliding off. I want to get a few for the dash of my car too as I am always putting things up there that slide off when I go around a corner or over a bump. Thanks for watching! -Sue
Great! I may alter a fitted sheet to fit this better. But, I’ve since started using old couch cushion for my bed, which are really comfortable. Did you see that video?
I am SO excited I found this! I also have a Toyota Matrix and I’ve been wondering if I could car camp in it and was searching to see if anyone had already. This was so informative. Thanks so much!
Love your set up. I am adjusting mine gradually to see what works. Just got a bigger vehicle which is still a car. Loved the car camping done so far. Need to make my bed more comfy.
Thank you!❤️ it’s fun playing with the setup. Kind of like when you were a kid building forts!😁The bed is definitely the most important element. Take care and happy car camping!
I camp in my old estate car.. but with my large sheep dog. Like you I leave my bed down one side. The dogs bed is behind the passenger seat the other side but because she has to be able to get in and out of the back during the day, the rest of that side is left free. She's too old to jump in and out the height of the side door.. so I have a cover I put over my bed and all the necessities go there.. a large plastic box with all the cooking stuff etc in it, plus my cooler, and bag with clothes and other personal stuff held with bungy cords on top of the bed. At night they get moved to the floor space left below the dogs bed and in the well of the passenger seat. Against that free side behind the dogs bed strapped to the side wall is a fold up table like yours, two chairs, hiking sticks, and a tarp plus spiked poles. I always cook at the back of the car when stopped and the tarp attached to the roof rack bars and passed over the open rear door can form any shape of windbreaker or tent like structure at the rear of the car in poor weather. I also carry a popup shower tent ..one of those that when packed is just a flat circular shape, easy to pack. In my large plastic box I have two popup basins, one large, one small. And I also bring a couple of dry bags (meant for sail boats) they go flat too. If I want to wash a few dishes or clothes, or myself in the shower tent (using the popup tent, a basin and jug) I heat water in the dry bags in the sun on the roof of the car.. The popup tent I have is also big enough to sit in with the table and is totally waterproof. Double purpose! I also recently got a Bluetti Eb70 mainly just for charging batteries for lights torches and phone etc.. a camping gaz stove does the cooking and a couple of large flasks keep food or drinks hot. I love car camping! And finally the toilet! Very simple. A couple of large plastic freezer boxes with tight lids under my drivers seat. A puppy training pad on the seat in case of any drips. A plastic bag put in the box first if poo not wee! That can then be removed and sealed leaving a clean container. Having two boxes for toilet needs is a safety net if one can't get to go elsewhere for a long time! I bought my dog a cool mat to lie on on hot days but she won't go near it. Will only lie under her big umbrella. But what I use it for now, because it really does stay cold in hot weather, is over my cool box. Covers the top and two sides. As the dog is on a raw food diet I make sure that her frozen meat stays frozen til needed that way. Oh and I strung up a piece of mesh across the inside of the roof of the car. It's handy in bed for putting torch, phone, book etc in at night or anything I want within reach!
Thank you so much for sharing all of your great ideas!! It really is a fun thing to figure out and try new variations. Plus, bringing our fur babes with us adds a whole other dimension.I wish you and your fur pal and wonderful car camping summer! -Sue
I ran into the useless bottom drawer issue too. I figured out that if I removed the middle drawer I could store all the things I want quick access to. I purchased 2 of the 3 drawer dressers then attached them to a board on the bottom then another on top. They are set up so that there is space in between them for a huge basket that sits on the bottom. Underneath the top board in the center I screwed the lids of 1/2 pint Mason jars to hold my spices. I keep my skillet, pot, lids, ziplocks, paper towels, kitchen towels and potholders in the basket. I attached 4 sturdy, steel hooks on each corner of the upper boards to hang my keys, etc on. It's a very efficient system that was built with zip ties, old boards and a bit of paint. The best part is the top serves as my counter top for coffee station and my little microwave. The whole thing sits perfectly next to my bed. Another cool thing I did was to cut the legs off of an old kitchen chair then painted it red. I use it in the side door of my van or on the picnic table bench when I want to sit and relax. It gives my old back some much needed support. It slides under my bed for transport taking up very little room. So comfortable and cute!! Love your setup!! Mine took 3 years to figure out what works and what makes me happy. I love wooden things too!! Great video!! It's so much fun to camp this way!!
That sounds like an awesome setup!! I ended up removing the bottom drawer in the plastic dresser and can slip my 1 burner butane stove into the space. Gracie, my cat thinks it’s a good place to sleep too. I personally can’t see what is comfortable about sleeping on top of a hard metal stove, but she seems to like it😁I’m looking forward to my next trip and trying some new ideas out. It’s definitely a fluid thing! Thanks for sharing your setup and happy camping!❤️
Hi again. Here is a safety concern. When I'm driving my Vibe, I raise the back seat back up. I do want not to be in a crash with heavy stuff not secure. It could kill me. George
Hi George! That is a very legitimate concern. I had taken the precaution of securing my little plastic dresser, which is right behind the driver’s seat, with bungees for just that reason. My water containers are also secured and would be the heaviest thing back there. Loose bits and pieces are something to keep in mind and secured as they could become missiles in a crash. Thank you for pointing this out and I hope you always have safe travels❤️-Sue
Hi Donna! I actually did try that. Great minds…. Problem was my car’s roof slopes lower towards the back and it wouldn’t fit😢. Thanks for sharing your idea though❤️
Hi Peter! Thanks for your suggestion! As this is a part time car camper, taking seats in and out was more than I wanted to deal with. Just putting my gear in and then having to remove it is enough work for this lady. If I was going on an extended trip or living fulltime in my car this is definitely something i would do though. It would also mean it was no longer a 'no-build' car camper. Thanks for watching!
I know how you feel. I had a Yaris prior to the Matrix. Best car ever! But, some jerks vandalized it and the insurance company wrote it off. I was very sad to lose that car. But, I do love my matrix! Thanks for watching!
Your Suv camper set up looks good. How about a Jackery power source and a 12 volt electric car suv van blanket to use with sleeping bag to help stay warm in cold weather?
Hi! I do actually have a Saouki brand battery that I've used for a few years. I put it on the floor between the front seats so I can access it from the back. I'd love to get a 12 volt blanket! i've been eyeing them up for awhile! Have you tried one? Thanks for watching!
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I would get a non slip pad to put on the Rubbermaid stool to help hold the water jugs in place. I would also bungee the jugs to the stool. You might want to consider getting an awning for the back of your van, it would be shelter from the rain while you're cooking or just sitting. I would get construction grade garbage bags and use them to line the foot well to protect it from accidents and spilled litter. Don't forget to pack: duct tape, rope, different sizes of zip ties, a folding shovel (in case you need to bury any bodies), toilet paper and work gloves. You may never need any of it, but you will regret not having them if you do. I have a small toolkit for when my family goes on vacations in the car. Heck, I have a travel kitchen packed and ready to go. A collapsing dish tub is handy. And magnetic hooks or command hooks. Get a USB fan you can charge on the car charger. Also, get a dual charger that fits in the car charging port so you can charge 2 devices at once. And you should never travel without a power bank. I have 2 Anker power banks as well as a Jackery. And don't forget the charging cables. On the whole, you've put a lot of good thinking into your setup. I expect you'll have a lot of fun camping.
Thank you so much, Jane, for sharing your tips! Most of the items you've suggested are already part of my gear. But maybe I need a bigger shovel if I may need to bury a body?? lol! I also believe in being prepared for any situation. Thanks again!
@@janebray9392 I take it your RV arrived! Sounds like you have some big plans for the summer, Jane! Yes, there is 'PaulaPalooza', but I won't be attending. I have so much stuff that needs to get done this summer both around the home place as well as in Honey and our trailer that I'm just going to be sneaking in some car camping trips in my area. I will have one final long trip as I drive north to our cabin in the car camper before hunkering down at the cabin for a few months. I hope you have an amazing summer, Jane! All the best!-Sue
Hey Big Sis! I have the exact same tv table. I was thinking that the TV table could go under your mattress. Keeping it at the feet end of the bed. That way it won't jiggle and bang the wheel hub. See if that works for you. Great video by the way. Love you miss you,Heather 💜
Hey Lil' Sis! That was my first plan for the table! But, sadly, I could feel the legs through the mattress, and these old knees didn't like that too much, lol! It actually fits in behind the water and the little chest perfectly! You're going to have to convert your CRV into a car camper and we can go on a road trip! Miss you and love you too!💗
You need to watch the “A and K Adventure” videos I posted on the family chat. They go to an area near Victoria,that I had never heard of. Had beautiful beaches with amazing waterfalls and a camping site right in front of the ocean. I thought of you and Honey immediately. Check it out. 💜 PS- my CRV is too small to sleep in, Big Red is better.
Nice setup. I saw one TH-cam where a lady just reversed the drawer on her plastic drawer unit and had it open to the outside. She put things in it that she wouldn't need when she was stealth camping. I don't know if this would work for you or not. Happy trails!
We’ll, now I have to go and see if this is doable!!😁Its a brilliant idea if it will work! I removed the bottom drawer on mine so I can store my butane stove in that space which has worked great for accessing it from outside the car. If I can turn a drawer around too, that would be perfect for my cooking equipment! Thanks for the tip!!😟❤️
That’s a great suggestion for the water jugs! I do have a couple collapsible camp chairs that break down very small that I’ve added to the car camper. They tuck in nicely under the bed where the spare tire goes. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Thank you!!! I love doing this stuff! Yes, planning on a birthday trip! I turn 60 on June 25th and plan on heading out for a bit of a road trip with the cat (Gracie) and the dog (Freddie). Can't wait!
@@HoneyandMe That will be fun and make for some good videos. I'm turning 60 as well; August 1. So I'm not that early to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 👑🎈🥳🌹🎉🎶🎁🎂🥂
@@HoneyandMe Actually, the idea of turning 60 lit a fire under me and I decided to go back to a low carb/keto diet and see how much I could lose before the big 6-0. I'm almost at 60 lbs down so far. Not quite, but almost ! I'm going strong and I'm not stopping at my birthday but I have a great head start on this new decade. I've wasted the last 2 decades and I could let another one go by. Take care. (PS: 30 was my toughest birthday. Not sure how 60 will feel.)
Hi again! That is a good idea! I didn't find the water jugs with just the bungees to move around while traveling, but I can see where adding a non-slip bottom to them would definitely add to their stability. Thanks for the suggestion!
That’s a great tip, Julia👍 I can’t sleep on an air mattress alone as I always feel cold. I’m not sure if it’s all in my head, but I freeze!🥶lol! But with the foam on top!!! That would probably make all the difference! Thanks for sharing your tip!😁
Hello Susan, just wanna ask what is your mileage now? How is it going if the mileage is over 132000, I see a car like this and not sure with this high mileage. Thank you! Hope you have great time in BC.
Hi Lu Li! Hmm...I'll have to go check the mileage later for you. My car is in kilometres, so the numbers will be higher. The last time I noted it was 272K, but I have just returned from our cabin in the Yukon which is a 2k trip, so I'd estimate it to be 274k now. It still runs like a top though. We are about to put in a new starter as it is beginning to have a few issues starting. But, so far, that's the only thing we've found to be a problem. But, it is almost 19 years old, so things will need to be fixed from time to time. I'll get you the exact mileage if that will help though. The conversion to miles from km makes it about 171k miles.
@@HoneyandMe Thank you so much for answering my question, I am a new driver though. Have been gone through two accidents and two cars totaled. And I see your car video, and like your car, and find something similar, only the mileage I am worried. Thanks for your sharing! Really like you video and your ideas on the car.
@@HoneyandMe Hi Susan， I just got a new used car tonight, driving in the dark and rain made me super nervous. It’s not your type of car but I am glad I get it before tomorrow for work, so I got my “leg”to go to other places.
Hi Jeff! It’s pretty low to fit over a cooler, but I do have a little storage container that slides under it. No wasted space! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!
Yes!! I’ve tried that too, but sometime over the years and several house moves mine was lost or sold or??? I searched high and low for it before cutting the foamie and still haven’t found it😆 But it does a great job if you have one! Thanks for watching!❤️
This mattress is about 6 inches thick and is probably the same dimensions as a cot mattress. 30 x 75 inches. It came out of our stolen trailer (it wasn’t in the trailer when it was stolen) and was the mattress for the top bunk in the bunkhouse slide. Hope this answers your question and thanks for watching!
Oh definitely. Like in the US, we have land that is owned by the public, but it’s called Crown Land. Referring to the monarchy. If you want to camp off the beaten track there are plenty of back roads, usually built by logging companies, that you can venture down and find spots to camp.In BC, where I live, we also have campsites set up that you can camp at for free, usually no services, and sometimes hard to find. Our provincial parks with campgrounds are very beautiful too. They usually have lots of big trees for privacy, fire pits, bathrooms, a few have showers and are about $30/night Cdn. Camping is big in Canada!
That does work well, but not so much when I’m stealth camping. Anyone snooping will realize I’m sleeping in there with the back of the passenger seat down. I use it both ways, depending on the situation, but it’s really nice that it fold down flat! Thanks for watching!
Hi and thank you for watching. I don’t own an SUV or Minivan. If I was buying a vehicle primarily to use as a ‘car-camper’ then I would definitely be looking at a minivan. But, that was not the reason for owning a Matrix. So, yes, it is compact, excellent on fuel, reliable and easy to drive, park and remain inconspicuous. It’s all about using what you have and not going all out to buy a new vehicle on the chance you are going to love car camping. There are many car- campers who use sedan style cars to camp in. It’s amazing what people come up with that allows them to travel, be safe and comfortable and not lay out all the money required to finance a new vehicle in order to do so.
@@HoneyandMe funny I've been looking to get AWD Matrix XR as daily car for those reasons. 😁. I have been camping in my Honda Element and Toyota Sequoia for a while now. Love the outdoors
@@vkhiev My Matrix is a very well kept and maintained 2004. Having just driven it loaded to the max with supplies for our cabin for 2 days, with my 3rd and final day of driving today, and having travelled 1050 km in those 2 days and only filled my gas tank 2 times, I can’t say enough positive things about this car! So impressed!
I have 2 power banks. One I’m about to do a review on for the company. They really are a life saver. We use them for our phones, laptops, flashlights, kindles, my flat iron and hair dryer, and even my vacuum! So handy🥰 I want to get a portable folding solar panel eventually. I have solar on my little Toyota Motorhome as well as our travel trailer, which is great, but the car needs something moveable.
It’s true!! They work quite well on both! I’ve used these on flat sheets to make them fitted in our guest cabin too. Harder to find now though. Thanks for watching, Theresa!❤️
Nice & clutter free. I had a similar set up. Love love love the headrest hooks. Genius! Subscribed!!!! I would love your support as well. Hope to see you in my comments soon!!! 💘
Thank you! Those hooks have been so helpful, both as a car camper and just as my everyday drive! I'm ordering another set for my little motorhome, 'Honey', so I can hang things behind the seats. Take care and thanks for subbing!
After house fire before Christmas lost everything home dog and car have been staying in car like your s advise get things that can plugin cigarette holder icebox heater cooler check out other car camping sites it helped me small sealed bucket for toliet portable shower hose
Hi Julia❤️You have made the best of a bad situation❤️I agree… the cigarette lighter sockets are great! I bought a little cooler that plugs in to one and it really does the trick👍 Plus the little plugs you can use in them for usb plugins. Who knew when they added these handy plugs in cars so smokers could light up that we would be using them to power our gadgets even after they stopped adding ashtrays to cars!!😁👍 Thanks for adding your tip!!
lol! Thank you!!! Considering the temperatures we’ve been having here the last few days you might be right! Brr!🥶Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a ‘cool’ comment😊❤
Hi Georgina! Do you mean the tv table? I haven't actually seen any metal ones in the shops. They seem to be a rare find these days.I have lots of fond memories around these tables from being a kid. It was a huge treat when my mom and dad went out for the evening and we had a babysitter. We got to have a TV dinner in front of the TV on a TV table! lol! Simple things compared to today! Thanks for watching!
Hi Gina! Thank you for your concern. The cooler is still in excellent shape so I am not worried about it's safety. It is just an insulated box after all. But, I did upgrade to a 12-volt cooler recently. I haven't tried it out yet, but I'm hoping it will work well in the car camper.
I can’t claim responsibility for it’s immaculate condition😁The previous, and only other owner, kept it in excellent shape👍We are very blessed to have been gifted this car when my poor little Yaris was vandalized. That’s sad, and also weird, that Toyota would have done away with these handy additions🙁 I use the table and the window all the time! Thanks for watching and leaving your comment.
My Matrix is too small to carry around a toilet. Especially when it’s something I’d only use in an emergency. Because it’s a car and not an SUV, the roof is much lower, so sitting on a bucket or portable toilet just won’t work. The bag method I demonstrate in another video has saved me a few times and worked perfectly.
Thanks for watching! You can find my first car camping trip video here- th-cam.com/video/BEwv6RtfTg4/w-d-xo.html
could you flip over the white stool, and put the water bottles inside it, to make them more stable while driving?
Hi Doreen! Yes! The do fit in the stool. I will try just leaving them on top strapped in and see how that goes, and if it is too 'sloshy' I figured that would be my next try. Good eye!
People, make sure Ur water containers are bph free. The sun and heat will create leaching in Ur water on cheap plastic. Great lil video
That's a great tip! My water jugs are safe and made to use with water. I'm down to one now though as one started to leak while we were traveling this winter. Kind of maddening after you've paid for them. Happy camping!
@HoneyandMe I am not talking about "leaking." I am talking about "leaching" this chemical from cheap plastic into your cheap jugs that are not BPH free. The heat and sun starts this chemical reaction and it starts leaching that cheap plastic into your water. Make sure folks that when purchasing plastic water containers that they are BPH free! I love your really helpful videos, girl.
I also have 2water jugs, 1 for drink and cooking\coffee, the second one I add a little Dawn to the water to have hand washing/ clean up water always available, without having to have soap to pickup
Hi Marcia! That is a great idea👍Thanks so much for sharing it😁❤️
Nice job makiig this camper! The plastic table where you are putting the water bottles on, maybe use the rubber shelf liner to help prevent the water bottles from slipping around.
We call those sheet doohicky things Sheet Garters,
Thank you! Yes, the sticky rubber shelf liner stuff! I’ve never heard it called ‘sheet garters’ though😁The water jugs stay nicely in place using the bungee cord to anchor them, but they would definitely do less slipping using a piece of the ‘sheet garter’😁Thanks for the suggestion!
What a fantastic video. Simple, to the point, very well narrated, and informative. Thank you for making car camping that little bit more accessible for us - camping newbies! :)
Thank you so much! It always makes my day to get comments like yours. I hope you'll try car camping. It's a very freeing way to see the country and do it relatively cheaply. I'd love to hear how your experiences go! Take care!-Sue
Oh, I thought U would slide table under Ur bed. Lol. I have a light rv camper folding table. Wood is heavy. Great lil video
Thanks for watching! I used to have 2 really nice little camping tables that were made out of aluminium, but sadly, they were in our travel trailer when it was stolen. The wooden one is not very heavy and I do like wood, and it fits perfectly in the side. Like it was made to be there! Take care!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am in the beginning stages of trying to figure out my system
Oh WOW!! Thank you, Melissa! That's so nice of you! I'm excited for you! I equate car camping to fort building from when I was a kid! It's building your own little fort inside your grown up vehicle! I wish you much success and many happy adventures!-Sue
Love the simplicity of your setup. We’re really happy with our plastic drawers because they are so light and come in so many sizes to fit into the limited space we have. Hope you have a great trip!!
Thanks guys! I’m quite pleased with how well things fit in. I’m impressed with how spacious this little car is inside👍
This Matrix really works out great for your configuration! The sheet clips really make a big difference! All of your other "accessories" fit great next to the bed 😀
I'm happy with how it's all fitting together! Those clips are such a great invention! They've come in handy for all kinds of stuff. Kind of like 'bungee cords' for fabric! lol! Thanks for watching!-Sue
Great video! Great ideas. I see so many videos of folks building a bed and storage structure in their vehicles, which I would not want to do.
Thanks so much! I'm with you. I didn't want to have to dismantle a structure every time I needed my car to be 'a car'. Plus, being a car and not an SUV or van, there is not enough headroom to have a raised bed platform. I'd be bashing my head all the time on the roof! lol! This works great for my needs. I'm glad you stopped by and left such a great comment!
A really nice video with some good ideas. The wind chimes in the background was a pleasant surprise. Our Dad loved wind chimes ☮️
Thank you so much! I have wind chimes all around the deck of our house, and love the sound too. Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment❤️
Currently doinf my first car camper. Ive got that exact table and its definitely going in the van. Thanks for all the other ideas.
That's so cool! That table has been so handy! Best of everything with your car camper! I wish you many wonderful adventures in it! Take care and thanks for watching!
I found this same headrest clips at Walmart today for $1.99 for 4. End of May 2024 in the auto accessories dept. by the tree shaped air fresheners.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your discovery!
I was so happy to watch your video as it matched what I had in mind for my car set up
I’m so glad! Car camping is a lot of fun and gives you so much freedom for where to stay👍I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do! Take care and thanks so much for watching!❤️
I like how simple and economical this is, but I do have a question, how do you get out of your bed with no side exits? Do you have to crawl from the front seat into the bed and vice versa to get out?
Hi and thanks for watching! I do have the ability to get out of the passenger side back door, which is right next to my bed. I only use that door when I am at a campsite though. When I am stealth camping, and want to keep it that way, I do crawl from the front seat into the back and vice versa. With the front passenger seat that folds flat it makes it pretty easy to do. Using the back passenger side door is great when I am set up in a campsite though. I can crawl right into bed and close the door. Thanks for the question! Take care~Sue
Wow! This Girl pays attention to every details. She's very smart.. Thank YOU.
Thank you for your kind words! And for watching my video! Have a great day!
I am looking to purchase a pre owned mini van for my 60th birthday in 3 years so when I retire two years later I can travel across country and camp and explore what the US has to offer (do plan on traveling into Canada 🇨🇦). But this video has given me a few good ideas for that…and to do in my SUV until I get my van. Thanks for sharing
That sounds like a great plan! And yes, try it out in your SUV! You may even find it's enough! I'm enjoying my car, but will probably eventually be trading it in on an SUV as I do a lot of winter driving in the north on snowy icy roads, and having a 4x4 or AWD is preferable. But until then, the car works great! I'm so glad you found some useful info in the video and thanks so much for watching!
I agree with you 100% I bought my second matrix yesterday and I love every bit of it! 💝 the first one was in 2007 and I crashed that one and now I have another one! The scion xB is another great camper car with excellent gas mileage and even more space than the matrix surprisingly spacious
Congrats on your 2nd Matrix!! They really are great cars❤️I’ll have to do a search on the scion xb. Sounds interesting! Enjoy your Matrix and thanks for watching!😁
Great setup!!!! 🤔 How do you take care of #1 and #2 business in the micro camper????
Lol! Good question! I do have a solution and will be sharing that in a future video! Thanks for asking!
I'm glad I found your series! I just got the same car and am looking to do some van camping too! Couldn't be more perfect :)
Yay!! They are great cars! Good luck with your adventures and thanks for watching!
Susan, your car camper is really taking shape. Looks like your going to be comfortable while traveling on the road. Have a great day
Thanks for being here! I'm really happy with how things are fitting into the car, and a little surprised! lol! Hope you have a great day too!
Great conversion. I've had my Matrix for 17 years and more than 300k mile. It's my workhorse. I love it. And I don't know how, but it seems bigger on the inside! Lol
I’ve heard so many great accounts from Matrix owners! They really are amazing cars!
Such fun!!! I have a kid sized cot w/a pad on top. This way I have clothing totes under for storage. I also have a screen room/tent type piece I use where the hatch opens. This gives me a place to stand up to change clothes & to have a small portapot. In rain I can also set up my cooking stuff. Blessings & be safe out there.❤
Sounds like you have a great setup! It is fun getting our car camping haven all put together so we can travel cheaply and comfortably! Happy camping season!!😁
I'm a new subscriber. You are easy to listen to, you talk loud enough, and I love the subject. I always like to hear all the dimensions of things so I can compare. What kind of car is it? Thanks from Central Oklahoma
Welcome to the channel and thanks so much for subscribing!😁❤️My car is a 2004 Toyota Matrix. It works really well for me ( and my dog and cat) as a car camper. Cheap on gas too! Have you or do you plan to try out car camping? Thanks for watching!❤️
Just found your channel - thanks for all the car camping tips! I had to chuckle at the TV tray because I considered one also - since they were sooo common a few decades ago 🙂
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the comment. TV trays work great! I found a set of 4 wooden ones at the 2nd hand store recently and couldn't resist getting them. I put 2 in our travel trailer and 2 in Honey, my RV. So handy really. Take care!!
love the simple and functional setup. Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you! I agree. Simple is the way to go.
So informative and practical, thank you for the information it was helpful and applied.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment!😁❤️
Man so much room!! Its surprising how we can make it work! Love it💚🙌🤗
Hi Tracey! It’s surprising how much room is in it! I look at it from outside and it doesn’t look like there’s room to lie down! Take care, my friend!❤️
Love the wooden chest. I had smaller (1.25 gal) hard plastic jugs like those, but they didn't hold up to riding in the van and developed cracks and leaked. Hopefully yours will do better on the stool and bungeed. I still haven't found anything I like. I bought a 2.5gal jug of spring water and will have to replace it when empty. I bet you're good at Tetris!
Thanks Linda! It's had many uses over the years. An old friend built it and was selling them, so I got a few for gifts, but had to have one for myself!
Very nice setup Sue. Good job testing out the bed before you go on a trip. I love my thermarest air pad too.
Hey Jonnie! Thanks! I figured if I couldn't sleep comfortably, it was gonna be a short trip! lol!
Enjoyed this, and found it very helpful.
Thinking seriously of doing this myself!
Go for it! You don't need to set up your car completely just to try it out. I spent the first night in my car in my driveway! And it was a flop. lol! I realized my bed was not thick enough, so was able to remedy that before heading out for a few nights away. Having a comfortable bed can make all the difference! Thanks so much for watching and I really hope you'll try car camping!
Hi, love your video. Get some non slip mats for anything on a surface to stop it sliding round
Thank you!! And thank you for the suggestion! I have actually done just that. Great minds😄I found a really nice one at the dollar store that covers the top of my trunk and keeps the cats food from sliding off. I want to get a few for the dash of my car too as I am always putting things up there that slide off when I go around a corner or over a bump. Thanks for watching! -Sue
Awesome set up!! Definitely some great tips!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate you leaving a comment!
I pull the one sheet corner tight against the mattress and pull tight from that point. Less floppy stuff underneath.
Great! I may alter a fitted sheet to fit this better. But, I’ve since started using old couch cushion for my bed, which are really comfortable. Did you see that video?
I'm with you. The coffee cream is the most important reason to have a cooler, haha!
Most definitely!! Why else would you have a cooler?! 😆We should camp together! We’ll always have cream for our coffee!❤️
I am SO excited I found this! I also have a Toyota Matrix and I’ve been wondering if I could car camp in it and was searching to see if anyone had already. This was so informative. Thanks so much!
Glad I could help! I love this car and can't wait to get out for more adventures! Best of luck with your car camping adventure! Thanks for watching!
Good job and in a very good budget
Thank you, Kay!
Love it! Best car camper set up l've seen.
I’ve always was nervous to travel but watching your videos encourages me to travel do my dreams to camp! We’re are you located? Ca. Mn. Tx.??
I’m so glad you’ve found some encouragement!! I am in BC, Canada! But heading south in a few weeks!😁Happy camping!❤️
Definitivamente eres genial, amo lo practica que eres❤❤❤❤❤❤gracias ya estoy aprendiendo mucho
Thanks😁I’m glad this has been helpful! ❤️
Love your set up. I am adjusting mine gradually to see what works. Just got a bigger vehicle which is still a car. Loved the car camping done so far. Need to make my bed more comfy.
Thank you!❤️ it’s fun playing with the setup. Kind of like when you were a kid building forts!😁The bed is definitely the most important element. Take care and happy car camping!
Put one of those slip-resistant shelve liners for the stool. You can get them at most $ stores.
Hi Tracey! That is a great suggestion! Thanks so much for sharing your idea. And-thanks for watching!-Sue
I camp in my old estate car.. but with my large sheep dog. Like you I leave my bed down one side. The dogs bed is behind the passenger seat the other side but because she has to be able to get in and out of the back during the day, the rest of that side is left free. She's too old to jump in and out the height of the side door.. so I have a cover I put over my bed and all the necessities go there.. a large plastic box with all the cooking stuff etc in it, plus my cooler, and bag with clothes and other personal stuff held with bungy cords on top of the bed. At night they get moved to the floor space left below the dogs bed and in the well of the passenger seat. Against that free side behind the dogs bed strapped to the side wall is a fold up table like yours, two chairs, hiking sticks, and a tarp plus spiked poles. I always cook at the back of the car when stopped and the tarp attached to the roof rack bars and passed over the open rear door can form any shape of windbreaker or tent like structure at the rear of the car in poor weather. I also carry a popup shower tent ..one of those that when packed is just a flat circular shape, easy to pack. In my large plastic box I have two popup basins, one large, one small. And I also bring a couple of dry bags (meant for sail boats) they go flat too. If I want to wash a few dishes or clothes, or myself in the shower tent (using the popup tent, a basin and jug) I heat water in the dry bags in the sun on the roof of the car.. The popup tent I have is also big enough to sit in with the table and is totally waterproof. Double purpose! I also recently got a Bluetti Eb70 mainly just for charging batteries for lights torches and phone etc.. a camping gaz stove does the cooking and a couple of large flasks keep food or drinks hot.
I love car camping!
And finally the toilet! Very simple. A couple of large plastic freezer boxes with tight lids under my drivers seat. A puppy training pad on the seat in case of any drips. A plastic bag put in the box first if poo not wee! That can then be removed and sealed leaving a clean container. Having two boxes for toilet needs is a safety net if one can't get to go elsewhere for a long time!
I bought my dog a cool mat to lie on on hot days but she won't go near it. Will only lie under her big umbrella. But what I use it for now, because it really does stay cold in hot weather, is over my cool box. Covers the top and two sides. As the dog is on a raw food diet I make sure that her frozen meat stays frozen til needed that way. Oh and I strung up a piece of mesh across the inside of the roof of the car. It's handy in bed for putting torch, phone, book etc in at night or anything I want within reach!
Thank you so much for sharing all of your great ideas!! It really is a fun thing to figure out and try new variations. Plus, bringing our fur babes with us adds a whole other dimension.I wish you and your fur pal and wonderful car camping summer! -Sue
Well thought out solutions, good work!
Thank you, Richard! It has gone together quite well!
I ran into the useless bottom drawer issue too. I figured out that if I removed the middle drawer I could store all the things I want quick access to.
I purchased 2 of the 3 drawer dressers then attached them to a board on the bottom then another on top. They are set up so that there is space in between them for a huge basket that sits on the bottom. Underneath the top board in the center I screwed the lids of 1/2 pint Mason jars to hold my spices. I keep my skillet, pot, lids, ziplocks, paper towels, kitchen towels and potholders in the basket.
I attached 4 sturdy, steel hooks on each corner of the upper boards to hang my keys, etc on.
It's a very efficient system that was built with zip ties, old boards and a bit of paint.
The best part is the top serves as my counter top for coffee station and my little microwave.
The whole thing sits perfectly next to my bed.
Another cool thing I did was to cut the legs off of an old kitchen chair then painted it red.
I use it in the side door of my van or on the picnic table bench when I want to sit and relax. It gives my old back some much needed support. It slides under my bed for transport taking up very little room. So comfortable and cute!!
Love your setup!!
Mine took 3 years to figure out what works and what makes me happy.
I love wooden things too!!
Great video!!
It's so much fun to camp this way!!
That sounds like an awesome setup!! I ended up removing the bottom drawer in the plastic dresser and can slip my 1 burner butane stove into the space. Gracie, my cat thinks it’s a good place to sleep too. I personally can’t see what is comfortable about sleeping on top of a hard metal stove, but she seems to like it😁I’m looking forward to my next trip and trying some new ideas out. It’s definitely a fluid thing!
Thanks for sharing your setup and happy camping!❤️
Great tips!!
@darbybell8684 Thanks!😊
Nice set up! Maybe flip the water stool around to where you can slide a container under the stool for more supplies storage?
Thank you! That is definitely something I can do! Thanks!❤️
Hi again. Here is a safety concern. When I'm driving my Vibe, I raise the back seat back up. I do want not to be in a crash with heavy stuff not secure. It could kill me.
George
Hi George! That is a very legitimate concern. I had taken the precaution of securing my little plastic dresser, which is right behind the driver’s seat, with bungees for just that reason. My water containers are also secured and would be the heaviest thing back there. Loose bits and pieces are something to keep in mind and secured as they could become missiles in a crash. Thank you for pointing this out and I hope you always have safe travels❤️-Sue
Great set up!
Thanks! There's always room for improvement, but this seems to work pretty good for me!
Nice job Sue! Good to see you again😎
Hi Mona! Thanks! How're you? Glad you popped in!
@@HoneyandMe I'm ok! Happy to see y'all have were able to defrost & move around again😉
@@justmona9647 Good to hear! We're happy to be feeling some heat!
We are going car camping so like great fun My friend be safe
Hi James! That's awesome! Have fun!
@@HoneyandMe You have great summer in camping
@@jms60 You too, James!
Maybe put the drawers in the back and use wood box for nightstand😁
Hi Donna! I actually did try that. Great minds…. Problem was my car’s roof slopes lower towards the back and it wouldn’t fit😢. Thanks for sharing your idea though❤️
Removing the rear seats would free up a lot of space for storage, with just undoing a few bolts making it easy(ish) to put back after a trip?
Hi Peter! Thanks for your suggestion! As this is a part time car camper, taking seats in and out was more than I wanted to deal with. Just putting my gear in and then having to remove it is enough work for this lady. If I was going on an extended trip or living fulltime in my car this is definitely something i would do though. It would also mean it was no longer a 'no-build' car camper. Thanks for watching!
I had a matrix I sold it and now I miss her. I could of done this. very nice built.
I know how you feel. I had a Yaris prior to the Matrix. Best car ever! But, some jerks vandalized it and the insurance company wrote it off. I was very sad to lose that car. But, I do love my matrix! Thanks for watching!
You have a good workable plan. It and you will both adapt. 👍
I think so too, Greg! If you don't bend, you break! Take care!-Sue
Your Suv camper set up looks good. How about a Jackery power source and a 12 volt electric car suv van blanket to use with sleeping bag to help stay warm in cold weather?
Hi! I do actually have a Saouki brand battery that I've used for a few years. I put it on the floor between the front seats so I can access it from the back. I'd love to get a 12 volt blanket! i've been eyeing them up for awhile! Have you tried one? Thanks for watching!
@@HoneyandMe Machine Washable Electric Car Blanket 12 Volt Heated Travel Blanket Flannel Heating Throw for Car Truck SUV Van 40x55” with Controller 3 Heating Levels. High, Medium, and low and off. No auto shut off.$56.99 on Amazon.
@@ThomasBaird11 Thanks!!
Use bar soap on the drawers so they slide better
Great tip! I’m going to try this on all the plastic drawers I have in my craft room too! Thanks for sharing👍😁
Looks wonderful!
Oh hey!! One of my favourite TH-camrs! Thank you so much for stopping by, Carolyn! Give Parker a pat from me!-Sue
I would get a non slip pad to put on the Rubbermaid stool to help hold the water jugs in place. I would also bungee the jugs to the stool.
You might want to consider getting an awning for the back of your van, it would be shelter from the rain while you're cooking or just sitting.
I would get construction grade garbage bags and use them to line the foot well to protect it from accidents and spilled litter.
Don't forget to pack: duct tape, rope, different sizes of zip ties, a folding shovel (in case you need to bury any bodies), toilet paper and work gloves. You may never need any of it, but you will regret not having them if you do. I have a small toolkit for when my family goes on vacations in the car. Heck, I have a travel kitchen packed and ready to go.
A collapsing dish tub is handy. And magnetic hooks or command hooks.
Get a USB fan you can charge on the car charger. Also, get a dual charger that fits in the car charging port so you can charge 2 devices at once. And you should never travel without a power bank. I have 2 Anker power banks as well as a Jackery. And don't forget the charging cables.
On the whole, you've put a lot of good thinking into your setup. I expect you'll have a lot of fun camping.
Thank you so much, Jane, for sharing your tips! Most of the items you've suggested are already part of my gear. But maybe I need a bigger shovel if I may need to bury a body?? lol! I also believe in being prepared for any situation. Thanks again!
@@HoneyandMe just stay safe.
Thank you so much!
Nice! I love my cargo van for the same reason
I would LOVE a cargo van! Maybe one day!
@@HoneyandMe well, mine is a very small cargo van, can't stand in it but sleep me in it well.
@@AOKUrbanHomestead1 Small is good! More stealthy and less obvious!
Hook are good for any uses
I agree! You can always hang things up and find them easier in a hook! Thx for watching!👍
Hi🙋♀️🇨🇦❤‼️ I heard it was your Birthday a few days ago, Happy Belated Birthday‼️🥳
Thank you, Jane How’s your summer, now that it seems to have actually started?
@@HoneyandMe we are having an Epic Canada Tour!!! I heard about something called PaulaPalooza?? I think its a campout, are you going to it?
@@janebray9392 I take it your RV arrived! Sounds like you have some big plans for the summer, Jane! Yes, there is 'PaulaPalooza', but I won't be attending. I have so much stuff that needs to get done this summer both around the home place as well as in Honey and our trailer that I'm just going to be sneaking in some car camping trips in my area. I will have one final long trip as I drive north to our cabin in the car camper before hunkering down at the cabin for a few months. I hope you have an amazing summer, Jane! All the best!-Sue
Hey Big Sis! I have the exact same tv table. I was thinking that the TV table could go under your mattress. Keeping it at the feet end of the bed. That way it won't jiggle and bang the wheel hub. See if that works for you. Great video by the way. Love you miss you,Heather 💜
Hey Lil' Sis! That was my first plan for the table! But, sadly, I could feel the legs through the mattress, and these old knees didn't like that too much, lol! It actually fits in behind the water and the little chest perfectly! You're going to have to convert your CRV into a car camper and we can go on a road trip! Miss you and love you too!💗
You need to watch the “A and K Adventure” videos I posted on the family chat. They go to an area near Victoria,that I had never heard of. Had beautiful beaches with amazing waterfalls and a camping site right in front of the ocean. I thought of you and Honey immediately. Check it out. 💜
PS- my CRV is too small to sleep in, Big Red is better.
@@thelilacmum Cool! So many places to go!
Nice setup. I saw one TH-cam where a lady just reversed the drawer on her plastic drawer unit and had it open to the outside. She put things in it that she wouldn't need when she was stealth camping. I don't know if this would work for you or not. Happy trails!
We’ll, now I have to go and see if this is doable!!😁Its a brilliant idea if it will work! I removed the bottom drawer on mine so I can store my butane stove in that space which has worked great for accessing it from outside the car. If I can turn a drawer around too, that would be perfect for my cooking equipment! Thanks for the tip!!😟❤️
Very cool!!!
😊 Thank you❤️
Rubber shelf liner would be good for a y surfaces ur water nugs touch and maybe a collapsable stool...😁...ENJOY...!!!
That’s a great suggestion for the water jugs! I do have a couple collapsible camp chairs that break down very small that I’ve added to the car camper. They tuck in nicely under the bed where the spare tire goes. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
You've definitely got a knack for this stuff. Are you planning on a trip, just you and your cat?
Thank you!!! I love doing this stuff! Yes, planning on a birthday trip! I turn 60 on June 25th and plan on heading out for a bit of a road trip with the cat (Gracie) and the dog (Freddie). Can't wait!
@@HoneyandMe That will be fun and make for some good videos. I'm turning 60 as well; August 1. So I'm not that early to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! 👑🎈🥳🌹🎉🎶🎁🎂🥂
@@Pack.Leader Thank you! I'll wish you a happy birthday too! Are you as in denial as I am about turning 60? lol!
@@HoneyandMe Actually, the idea of turning 60 lit a fire under me and I decided to go back to a low carb/keto diet and see how much I could lose before the big 6-0. I'm almost at 60 lbs down so far. Not quite, but almost ! I'm going strong and I'm not stopping at my birthday but I have a great head start on this new decade. I've wasted the last 2 decades and I could let another one go by. Take care. (PS: 30 was my toughest birthday. Not sure how 60 will feel.)
@@Pack.Leader That’s awesome! Way to go! I do keto as well and feel much better on it than off. 60…. It’s just a number, right?😁
Sstool with the rubber tread and adding rubber treading to bottom of water jugs would have stabilized better along with bungees.
Hi again! That is a good idea! I didn't find the water jugs with just the bungees to move around while traveling, but I can see where adding a non-slip bottom to them would definitely add to their stability. Thanks for the suggestion!
What type of water jugs are those?? I want one
I found these ones at Walmart. You can find them on Amazon too, but Walmart was much cheaper!
Great my friend! Its amazing! Stay in touch :)❤️
Thank you! Take care!
Thanks for some great ideas!!!!!!
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!😁
Can use air mattress to put under
That’s a great tip, Julia👍 I can’t sleep on an air mattress alone as I always feel cold. I’m not sure if it’s all in my head, but I freeze!🥶lol! But with the foam on top!!! That would probably make all the difference! Thanks for sharing your tip!😁
Put a foam shelving mat underneath to stop sliding.
Oh! That is brilliant!! Thank you, martna1!!
@@HoneyandMe You are welcome. I've seen Other TH-camrs do it. I live in a small house but enjoy these videos. I am 70, just me and my doggy.
@@martna1 Give your doggy a pat from me!
@@HoneyandMe I will.
@@martna1 😄
Hello Susan, just wanna ask what is your mileage now? How is it going if the mileage is over 132000, I see a car like this and not sure with this high mileage. Thank you! Hope you have great time in BC.
Hi Lu Li! Hmm...I'll have to go check the mileage later for you. My car is in kilometres, so the numbers will be higher. The last time I noted it was 272K, but I have just returned from our cabin in the Yukon which is a 2k trip, so I'd estimate it to be 274k now. It still runs like a top though. We are about to put in a new starter as it is beginning to have a few issues starting. But, so far, that's the only thing we've found to be a problem. But, it is almost 19 years old, so things will need to be fixed from time to time. I'll get you the exact mileage if that will help though. The conversion to miles from km makes it about 171k miles.
@@HoneyandMe Thank you so much for answering my question, I am a new driver though. Have been gone through two accidents and two cars totaled. And I see your car video, and like your car, and find something similar, only the mileage I am worried. Thanks for your sharing! Really like you video and your ideas on the car.
@@luli151 Thanks you! Best of luck in finding a new ride!
@@HoneyandMe Hi Susan， I just got a new used car tonight, driving in the dark and rain made me super nervous. It’s not your type of car but I am glad I get it before tomorrow for work, so I got my “leg”to go to other places.
@@luli151 That’s awesome!! Congrats!😁Let the travels begin!❤️
Nice set-up :)
Thanks!😁
the stool cab fit over stuff like a cooler?
Hi Jeff! It’s pretty low to fit over a cooler, but I do have a little storage container that slides under it. No wasted space! Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas!
I use my electric knife it cuts like butter to cut the foam.
Yes!! I’ve tried that too, but sometime over the years and several house moves mine was lost or sold or??? I searched high and low for it before cutting the foamie and still haven’t found it😆 But it does a great job if you have one! Thanks for watching!❤️
What are the dimensions of your mattress? Thickness?
This mattress is about 6 inches thick and is probably the same dimensions as a cot mattress. 30 x 75 inches. It came out of our stolen trailer (it wasn’t in the trailer when it was stolen) and was the mattress for the top bunk in the bunkhouse slide. Hope this answers your question and thanks for watching!
Great simple set up. Love it.
Thank you, Lee Lee!💐
Can you Wild Camp in Canada?
Oh definitely. Like in the US, we have land that is owned by the public, but it’s called Crown Land. Referring to the monarchy. If you want to camp off the beaten track there are plenty of back roads, usually built by logging companies, that you can venture down and find spots to camp.In BC, where I live, we also have campsites set up that you can camp at for free, usually no services, and sometimes hard to find. Our provincial parks with campgrounds are very beautiful too. They usually have lots of big trees for privacy, fire pits, bathrooms, a few have showers and are about $30/night Cdn. Camping is big in Canada!
Nice job on this my friend💙😻😎
Thank you, Gina! I'm having so much fun setting this little camper up!
Why not lean the passenger back forward when you're parked?
That does work well, but not so much when I’m stealth camping. Anyone snooping will realize I’m sleeping in there with the back of the passenger seat down. I use it both ways, depending on the situation, but it’s really nice that it fold down flat! Thanks for watching!
I love this
Thank you, Justin! I appreciate you watching!
Matrix is very nice but so compact. Why not use something abit bigger like minivan or suv
Hi and thank you for watching. I don’t own an SUV or Minivan. If I was buying a vehicle primarily to use as a ‘car-camper’ then I would definitely be looking at a minivan. But, that was not the reason for owning a Matrix. So, yes, it is compact, excellent on fuel, reliable and easy to drive, park and remain inconspicuous. It’s all about using what you have and not going all out to buy a new vehicle on the chance you are going to love car camping. There are many car- campers who use sedan style cars to camp in. It’s amazing what people come up with that allows them to travel, be safe and comfortable and not lay out all the money required to finance a new vehicle in order to do so.
@@HoneyandMe funny I've been looking to get AWD Matrix XR as daily car for those reasons. 😁. I have been camping in my Honda Element and Toyota Sequoia for a while now. Love the outdoors
@@vkhiev My Matrix is a very well kept and maintained 2004. Having just driven it loaded to the max with supplies for our cabin for 2 days, with my 3rd and final day of driving today, and having travelled 1050 km in those 2 days and only filled my gas tank 2 times, I can’t say enough positive things about this car! So impressed!
Get portable power bank and even solar power helps
I have 2 power banks. One I’m about to do a review on for the company. They really are a life saver. We use them for our phones, laptops, flashlights, kindles, my flat iron and hair dryer, and even my vacuum! So handy🥰 I want to get a portable folding solar panel eventually. I have solar on my little Toyota Motorhome as well as our travel trailer, which is great, but the car needs something moveable.
The second clip you used on sheet has been around since garter belts.
It’s true!! They work quite well on both! I’ve used these on flat sheets to make them fitted in our guest cabin too. Harder to find now though. Thanks for watching, Theresa!❤️
Nice & clutter free. I had a similar set up. Love love love the headrest hooks. Genius! Subscribed!!!! I would love your support as well. Hope to see you in my comments soon!!! 💘
Thank you! Those hooks have been so helpful, both as a car camper and just as my everyday drive! I'm ordering another set for my little motorhome, 'Honey', so I can hang things behind the seats. Take care and thanks for subbing!
I went straight to Amazon via your link. I'm going to get them in RED! Thanks again.
@@SilverRose1937Thar’s great!! Thanks!
wow
I’ll take that as a positive ‘wow’😁. Thanks!
@@HoneyandMe please do
@@darrellfort1668 😁❤️
you might want to make your fire extinguisher to a more accessable area
Great thought! I am actually going to add a 2nd one to keep up front. You just never know. Thanks for the suggestion!
Awesome!!!👠🚌👠
Thanks!😁
After house fire before Christmas lost everything home dog and car have been staying in car like your s advise get things that can plugin cigarette holder icebox heater cooler check out other car camping sites it helped me small sealed bucket for toliet portable shower hose
Hi Julia❤️You have made the best of a bad situation❤️I agree… the cigarette lighter sockets are great! I bought a little cooler that plugs in to one and it really does the trick👍 Plus the little plugs you can use in them for usb plugins. Who knew when they added these handy plugs in cars so smokers could light up that we would be using them to power our gadgets even after they stopped adding ashtrays to cars!!😁👍 Thanks for adding your tip!!
They have sheets for cots...😁
Hi Donna! Yes! I had another comment on cot sized sheets. I’ve never noticed them in stores, so will have to check Amazon. Thanks for the tip!
I think you are the coolest lady in Canada 🇨🇦 💪🏻😇✌🏻🫡
lol! Thank you!!! Considering the temperatures we’ve been having here the last few days you might be right! Brr!🥶Thanks so much for watching and leaving such a ‘cool’ comment😊❤
. Wish I had seen this before I cut my mattress around the wheel well.
My cut out mattress has worked out very well for me. It just needed a little additional padding for my hip. Is yours not fitting well?
I have one in my car but it's not wood it's metal so it's lighter
Hi Georgina! Do you mean the tv table? I haven't actually seen any metal ones in the shops. They seem to be a rare find these days.I have lots of fond memories around these tables from being a kid. It was a huge treat when my mom and dad went out for the evening and we had a babysitter. We got to have a TV dinner in front of the TV on a TV table! lol! Simple things compared to today! Thanks for watching!
I'd be concerned about the safety of a cooler that I'd had for "years and years" and perhaps upgrade to a new one.
Hi Gina! Thank you for your concern. The cooler is still in excellent shape so I am not worried about it's safety. It is just an insulated box after all. But, I did upgrade to a 12-volt cooler recently. I haven't tried it out yet, but I'm hoping it will work well in the car camper.
Wow your 2004 is nicer than my 2010 they took all the perks away like the table , extra storage and the lift up back window
I can’t claim responsibility for it’s immaculate condition😁The previous, and only other owner, kept it in excellent shape👍We are very blessed to have been gifted this car when my poor little Yaris was vandalized. That’s sad, and also weird, that Toyota would have done away with these handy additions🙁 I use the table and the window all the time! Thanks for watching and leaving your comment.
Toilet?
My Matrix is too small to carry around a toilet. Especially when it’s something I’d only use in an emergency. Because it’s a car and not an SUV, the roof is much lower, so sitting on a bucket or portable toilet just won’t work. The bag method I demonstrate in another video has saved me a few times and worked perfectly.
@@HoneyandMe bag?
@@nancygee3137 Yes! Here’s the link to that video-You CAN Poop And Pee In A Car Camper 💩 - Car Camping
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@@nancygee3137 Yes! Here’s the link to that video👉You CAN Poop And Pee In A Car Camper 💩 - Car Camping
th-cam.com/video/ToYHdmP8mGk/w-d-xo.html
U need a COT sheet...
Yes! A cot sheet would probably do the trick! Thanks for the tip, Donna!
Heavy stuff should be stored in the lowest position. Those bungees aren't going to hold 40 pounds of water in place.
So far they’ve done a splendid job!
Great. God bless you.
@@RockStudioLive You too!