I converted my Honda CR-V into a cozy off-grid stealth camper! (SUV/Van tour)

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  • @niklaswikholm514
    @niklaswikholm514 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, stealthy, cosy, functional❤it

  • @natek3954
    @natek3954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow the folding table is super cool!

  • @adventureswtwolfganglizzie1804
    @adventureswtwolfganglizzie1804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Drop curtain behind front seats is key,I've been living in my Mini Van for 1-1/2 years never had the "knock" before the mini van I lived in a 01 Toyota Camry also had a drop curtain & removed back seats sleeping into the trunk.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can confirm the drop curtain was super useful! I did get 3 knocks over 1.5 years though; 2 from cops and one from a friend that recognized my truck :P

  • @ginag9648
    @ginag9648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel the potted plants complete the home.... some artificial vines around back window would be nice as well...

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed! As for the vines, they may or may not be in the works already...

  • @chrisbergeron5625
    @chrisbergeron5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the second Gen CRV. It has been absolutely fantastic for camping and road trips. I mounted a solar panel on the roof with a deep cycle battery and 2000 watt inverter under the passenger seat to run whatever tools are needed in remote areas.
    It pays to be creative with this wonderfully versatile vehicle. I still haven't figured an efficient use for the large storage well under the table. 🤔

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      awesomeness, thanks for sharing! and I mean it can always be useful for emergency stuff or things you use rarely. I found it to be a pain to get to even when I went to it relatively rarely.

    • @emmacooper3573
      @emmacooper3573 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Store your "out of season" clothes there, unless you are one of the lucky ones that don't get very harsh winters😢

  • @GBV1436
    @GBV1436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I think that's a great solution to rent, as long as you can manage things like toileting and cleaning. Love the fan, desk and CR-V table.

  • @colleensunnex3929
    @colleensunnex3929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat setup.

  • @katz20200
    @katz20200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very organized & comfy looking. I like your positive attitude & the quote about how an engineer sees things.

  • @kristinplume2733
    @kristinplume2733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I also have a 01. That back pocket will now be called the wine bottle pocket.
    Enjoyed this and subscribed❤

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyable video. What I’ve found that if you put a sunshade for the windshield als darkens the inside enough to hide what’s inside.

  • @naturewalkerwindle3011
    @naturewalkerwindle3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the table only comes stock with the first generation crv, which of course is the best one! 😁

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree that the first gen is the nicest, but can confirm that the table comes with the second generation as well. If it’s missing, check a few junkyards ;D

    • @RampartPh
      @RampartPh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the 2nd gen still has the table. but the succeeding ones are no longer equipped w/ this innovation.

  • @mileswhittington9971
    @mileswhittington9971 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Did this in my crv through most of 2019. Can't wait to get back to it

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesomeness! I’d love to see it, got any pics or a video?

  • @SanProsan1993
    @SanProsan1993 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome build!!! Your post on FB RD1 Enthusiast page got me here.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude thanks so much! And damn didn’t think anyone would pay any attention, glad to hear it!

  • @sssnipermonkey5566
    @sssnipermonkey5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do the same in my Toyota! Be safe and thank u for sharing your set up!

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Epicness and my pleasure bud! Rock on!

  • @jules_laurent
    @jules_laurent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "That's my gym bag cause... well, that's where I shower... in the gym, not the bag" got me laughing so hard

  • @estherstephens1858
    @estherstephens1858 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ok, I’m subscribing bc I LOVE seeing suv conversions especially Honda CRV’s!!! Thank you for sharing.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure, thanks for subbing, more to come soon ❤️

    • @enzoh7763
      @enzoh7763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LindseyRenault
      Is your CRV a 06 or 05 ?
      Still looking good .

    • @pavel-adriancostea7862
      @pavel-adriancostea7862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enzoh7763, that's a 1st gen crv, made until 2001 i think.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, can confirm, I have a 2001, the last year of the 1st gens :)

    • @sandeedobberstine5591
      @sandeedobberstine5591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check out youtuber “InTheOpenAir” he has a CRV build that I think you’ll like.

  • @kc3678
    @kc3678 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from West coast of Canada. It is a small vehicle, roughly 7x4x4 feet (lwh) inside. I bought mine from relative and debating whether to make it a office or comfort space. An average height male laying down will take almost full length of interior. Because of the pandemic it's handy to have as a place to eat meals since we can't eat inside anywhere. If you want a table, Walmart has one in stock that fits exactly from front dash to nearly the back seat; it is also adjustable in height and folds up; get it soon because it's rare to find something store bought that fits exactly.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh dang awesome, thanks for the tip! do you have a link to it by any chance?

  • @MinimaDomum
    @MinimaDomum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice work! It's a lot of fun cramming the required ingredients for a comfy living situation into a tiny car, I'm doing similar in my Prius, il have to post a video tour when it's done

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks and definitely! Keep me posted, I’d love to see it!

    • @sandeedobberstine5591
      @sandeedobberstine5591 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please do 👏🏼

    • @MinimaDomum
      @MinimaDomum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sandeedobberstine5591 I've got a few now! There's a playlist on my channel with all 3 "tour" videos

  • @rwhite47611
    @rwhite47611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome comfortable build bro! Informative video! You've inspired me to build my own Honda CR-V camper! I have since posted a TH-cam video about a FULL bed platform, which fits perfectly in the 01-06 Honda CR-V. Thank you for your inspiring and instructional video!

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and my pleasure! Just checked out your video and saw you also got a Zinus mattress. You’ll love it man, it’s super comfy! Also, pro-tip: if it’s a gel-foam Zinus mattress, you can cut it using a serrated bread knife to get it to fit well. I needed to slice the end so I could put my seats back :)

  • @Casper-nq6ug
    @Casper-nq6ug 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    where did you get the window covers u show at the end of the video??

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! I bought reflect-X from the hardware store and cut it to the size of each of my windows. I then used spray glue to stick black curtain to it and cut them to size + 2inches.
      I should have then sewn the edges, but never got around to it.
      Cheers!

  • @juankstar
    @juankstar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Lindsey, You are so Brave! Thank you for this video!

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Juankstar, thanks for the kind words and my pleasure! 😁🤙

  • @OkaayYall
    @OkaayYall 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really love this build. Very functional for the small space. I already miss my CR-V.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, glad you like it! And yeah I get that, I just sold this one 2 weeks ago to go backpacking (new video on the subject will be out soon) :)

  • @AfricanFlightStar
    @AfricanFlightStar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent stuff thanks!

  • @giselleplantbasedvegan9174
    @giselleplantbasedvegan9174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build. I have a 2001 CRV, original owner, great drive. What I don’t like is that the back seats don’t lay down flat. At least I haven’t been able to get the area flat. Other than that, love the car.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! And yeah I agree, that's why I took mine out actually :P

    • @harriex9
      @harriex9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you try to flip up the rear base seat, then fold down the upper part? It may not be completely flat though.

    • @giselleplantbasedvegan9174
      @giselleplantbasedvegan9174 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harriex9 Hi, yes, actually wondered the purpose of that function since it doesn’t lay flat.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@harriex9 yeah I tried and took it out because it wasn’t flat. This also adds storage where the seats used to be.

  • @BLESSED-ODM
    @BLESSED-ODM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a rd1 I love it

  • @meatman402
    @meatman402 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @ 9:21 the table be like: “AAAAAHHHH where did my legs go?!”

  • @Time364
    @Time364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very organized. I wonder what you would do with a much bigger car like Toyota Land Cruiser or Land Rover Defender?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! And I wonder the same thing, here’s hoping we both find out soon enough! 😜

  • @gonzalodelgado8036
    @gonzalodelgado8036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow very cool, looking forward more of your videos.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the love, I’ll make sure to keep ‘em coming!

  • @poppastano8588
    @poppastano8588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What are the dimensions of the matress you used?
    Did you need to make any modifications?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t remember the exact width, but it’s 6 inches thick and was 6 ft long. I took the mattress covering off and cut the mattress to shorten it by like 5 inches as I recall and secured the mattress cover with safety pins.

  • @chrisniner8772
    @chrisniner8772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put a roof rack on it and put a white cover on it. A black car absorbs heat. White reflects

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But what if I like the heat tho?

  • @dennyj8650
    @dennyj8650 ปีที่แล้ว

    How tall a fellow are you? The CR-V is an excellent vehicle, but rather small! Congrats on getting it set up to camp. Brilliant idea using teh Ryobi tool fan, same charger as your drill or saw.

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm rather short at 5'3, and thanks a bunch!

  • @deirdre108
    @deirdre108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually the engineer would say “the carrying capacity of the glass is not optimized for this particular purpose “.

  • @JuCarlos-ex8ip
    @JuCarlos-ex8ip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey pretty cool

  • @wasifchowdhury3403
    @wasifchowdhury3403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lindsey great video man it’s awesome.

  • @nerdherd8862
    @nerdherd8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The intro music is vicetone navada

  • @G.Photogirl
    @G.Photogirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great. I have a 2004 black CRV, love my table in the back! What year is yours?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks! And 2001, so last year of the first gen :)

  • @Jason-fp7vi
    @Jason-fp7vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Really cool

  • @LASALDELMAR
    @LASALDELMAR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Good video, this 1st Gen of CRV?? saludos desde Argentina!

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saludos desde Canada! Sì, esta 1st gen (1996-2001). :)

  • @justinfisher5175
    @justinfisher5175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lindsey how many miles do you have? I just got an 07 recently and looking to do the same

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I forgot and ended up selling it, but awesome! Wishing you awesome adventures in it man!

  • @franciscorojas274
    @franciscorojas274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow awesome build I just bought a crv and recently got into wood working but with prices of wood rising I was a bit discouraged to do this. Now I'm motivated I plan on doing this but adding a thule cargo carrier on top for extra space. Whats your favorite thing about this car?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like a lot of it, but I think if I'd have to choose 1, it's that this was all done without drilling any holes in the body of the CRV. Also, all the parts are modular and can be removed with, at most, a few wood screws.
      Also, if you're concerned about wood prices, it might motivate you to know that this entire setup was done with 1 4ft. x 8ft. x 3/4in. piece of plywood and a few scraps :)

  • @LocdnessMomster
    @LocdnessMomster ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you do in place of a cooler?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just bought things as I needed them, since I was usually near a grocery store anyway.

  • @gsxrJOE92
    @gsxrJOE92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build there dude 🍻

  • @nicokido116
    @nicokido116 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PRETTY COOL MAN

  • @Studio550
    @Studio550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you remove the back seats?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah as I needed to remove them to get a completely flat bed platform. The upside to removing them though is that I gained a bunch of storage space for my tools where the seats used to be :)

  • @nowme2692
    @nowme2692 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome, thanks for sharing

  • @Mello-Moonlight
    @Mello-Moonlight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lindsey’s friend: Man... it would be impossible to fully live out of a car, while being clean, & organized, & have more stuff than most households, & be comfortable.
    Lindsey: *Hold my car keys*

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @brianstewart3436
      @brianstewart3436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea the addition of extinguisher and co detector tells me this guy is legit. Salute.

  • @banpharason
    @banpharason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and awesome!

  • @naturewalkerwindle3011
    @naturewalkerwindle3011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you use for moisture barrier under your foam bed?

  • @pnw_element9822
    @pnw_element9822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice build man

  • @vivi27268
    @vivi27268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!

    • @vivi27268
      @vivi27268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My concern is where take a 🚿🛁?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The gym! (When it’s not closed due to the quebec government, of course)

  • @msafirimhehe
    @msafirimhehe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great set-up! How do you sleep in the CR-V, do you push one of the front seats all the way forward or you sleep diagonally? I am curious..

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! And I fit perfectly in the bed without touching the seats, though sometimes my toes poke between them. I’m 5’3 though, so your mileage may vary

  • @chuckali
    @chuckali 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very enjoyable video! Hard to believe you can live there through winter though. Did your dad also helped you with that?

    • @chuckali
      @chuckali 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Especially well spoken and funny!

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man, and nah, I plugged in a space heater and parked in a friend’s driveway :)

  • @deborahmantha4511
    @deborahmantha4511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow Lindsey that’s Awesome you are sure smart to think of all that 😃 And yes I am thinking of all the money you will save to. I am glad you you made your dream come true. You enjoy and have fun. Love you always and may God keep you safe always 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️🌈🌈🌈🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Deb, God Bless you! 🙏❤️

  • @appalachianunderground8474
    @appalachianunderground8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome ! Your organization skills are to be commended. We should all be so fortunate...take care “out there “ 🤙🏻✝️🇺🇸🅰️

  • @skywokng
    @skywokng 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How tall are you? ( reference for bed size)

  • @ElReySupr3me
    @ElReySupr3me 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is bad ass

  • @volsonify
    @volsonify 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video but I recommend looking at the lens than yourself

  • @jerryvincent8402
    @jerryvincent8402 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I assume that u removed the second seat of seats🤷

  • @jimmesep2108
    @jimmesep2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Make a blog, places you have stayed
    Things you encountered
    Unusual situations you have faced
    Encounters with police, drug dealers,homeless people
    Near death experiences .
    Show some senery of your city
    Show sunsets, and or the beach
    You know, we wanna be all up in your
    Biniss

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m definitely considering it, I didn’t (at first) want to do a vlog as I thought my days were kinda ordinary, but considering the amount of requests I’ve been getting for it; maybe you’ll see one soon ;D Thanks for your input!

  • @floriansantorelli7061
    @floriansantorelli7061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say you hardly cook and don't have a cooler; can you explain what you do about eating? Are you just eating canned food?

    • @LindseyRenault
      @LindseyRenault  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was filmed a while ago and I since upgraded my kitchen situation (vid hopefully coming soon). I now have a table in the tailgate and use my butane cooker a lot more.
      Before tho, I mostly ate stuff I’d buy directly from the grocery store in small quantities (salad, burritos, fruits+veggies, etc.), restaurants, and, of course, canned stuff (which tastes great imo, I can eat canned beans for DAYYYYS). Also my breakfast is the same almost every day and is just oatmeal in a cup, so I only have to think of 2 meals instead of 3 :)

  • @lcarter194
    @lcarter194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The cooler Gods have called and you are in DEEP FREEZER SH!t. I have 2002 and can't come to mind to rip out the rear sits.

  • @Andrei-mi1fr
    @Andrei-mi1fr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Норм 👍

  • @Chrislchaffi
    @Chrislchaffi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not have anything for drinks

  • @cullyntaylor264
    @cullyntaylor264 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just need a better cooler lol