@@intheopenair3725 I was going to comment same. I have a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. Has the gate door, too. This would be perfect design. Thanks! You earned a new subber. Looking forward to checking out your channel.
thank you for this video! today i had the realization that instead of being sad that i can't afford a camper, i can turn my 2002 CRV into one! fell into an internet hole (as one does at the start of any new adventure) and this is the best walkthrough i've found :)
Hey Brad, thank you so much for your amazing videos! You have totally inspired me and I have now converted my 2006 CRV into a mini camper for me and my dog. I made a bed frame which folds at the head end so that I can put my seat back when I'm driving, I have plenty of storage under the bed, drawers in the back, the Jackery 240, the clip-on USB fan, the Luci LED lights, I can cook, I have water and I made my own reflective window coverings. Finding your channel has changed my life and I just want to say a huge 'thank you' from the UK.
@@tonybucca5667 Yes i know what you mean but it is not folding flat like a bed does, you are referring to the recliner style seats with front and backs seats joining . I feel honda could make a better design.
@@tobywarrington7463 my hopes for 2021 are to find a 2018 CRV XLE. Yours is the build I like the most. Do the seats on 5th Gen also configure to almost flat?
I love how organized you are with your clothes! I used to have a Honda Accord hatchback. For weekend camping or festivals, it was perfect as was, without alterations. Load up the food (I prefer to not cook for a trip of just a few days), throw in my sleeping bag, sheets, foam pad, suitcase, plastic bin of gear. All set! I made a mosquito net that would fit over THE WHOLE CAR, with elastic around the bottom like a sheet, with open windows and the hatch popped up, so I could sleep without bugs or being closed up. It worked great!
Have been looking for a way to convert my Honda HR-V to a camper for so long. Best setup that I have seen or read about. It's perfect for what I need. While watching the video, ordered the Heatshield window covers, foam mattress and the back seat organizer. I finally have a solid plan! Thanks for posting.
I don't if many CRV owners know this but if you slide the rear seats all the way back and slide the front seat all the way forward you can take of the headrests off the front seats and the front seats will lay all the way down flat flush with the rear seats. This gives a nice rest area and may not be necessary to make a sleeping area in the rear. I've used this set us when I had my son in the car seat in the rear passenger seat. It allowed him to see all the way forward and I had a better view of him when I turned my head to see him while I am in the driver's seat.
Yeah it is a great option in the CRV but the back seats in mine only recline a little bit so I would not be able to lay flat all night while sleeping. Some people can deal with that but not me
I have a RAV4 . I set it up just like you (no shelf across the back) but I left the seat up like you and it works out great. I can sit and relax, watch movies, read, watch TH-cam videos. Only camp for a few days at a time, so I don’t need so much storage. I put a fridge under the bed platform and that works great.
Finally! A set up in a CRV about the age of mine (2006). Mine is underway and won't be as elaborate, but you have some great ideas for me to work with. Good job!
Mine is a 2006 as well I based my design off this I have a mattress that blows up for the back seats if I keep it but I do want to get a small taught since I can't build anything in case I have to live in it right now it's just a bug out vehicle for me my 3 chi's and indoor duck 🦆
Absolutely love this build out. Simple, not expensive, and very well organized which is what I need for my 2018 Kia Soul. I’ve gotten great ideas from you and ready to begin.
I had that exact car in 2004 and I loved it so much! It was my first SUV. I was a driving locker room for my son and his friends/teammates. It made me happy to see how useful you have made this car.
Damn, love it, what a smart way to organize. As it so happens I converted my 2004 CR-V into a camper this summer. I ended up using a Schumacher power station hooked up to a roof mounted 100w solar panel, and a collapsible 5 gal water container. Instead of building a back-mounted rack, I ended up just making a flat bench with a roll-up mattress and storing all of the functional stuff under it, so I had to run a hose into the 5 gal container that was underneath and hook it up to a 12v electric pump to bring the water up. I also ended up building a small sink and grey water tank into the bench, because I reasoned that I wouldn't want to be getting out of the car to use the water if I was camping in cold-ass upstate NY. I think what you did was a lot more common-sense, and very feature-rich given the available space. Gotta love the second-gen CR-V, what an unbelievably versatile and reliable platform.
Aw thanks so much! Your build sounds really cool too. But yes, I wanted to make everything as comfortable and accessible as possible. Always improving! More to come.... Thanks for being here!
I just watched another guy's CRV conversion. He built a full width bed behind his seats with cubbies underneath. I commented to him that I like to quick recline my driver's seat when I pull into a rest area for power naps. You can do that with your set-up...AND have a lounge to boot. I like your set-up much better, even from a weight-saving perspective. 1x2 framework and 3/4 ply starts adding weight...as a motorcyclist, we say "weight is the enemy" I have a 99 CRV that I'm working on now, after having had 11 different vans since 1973!
Thanks Tony!! I fully agree. I think people are just accustomed to seeing the full width bed/platform build. I’m very happy with how livable my setup is and I’m glad you enjoy it. Thanks again!
Thank you so much! I’ve watched all your CRV videos and I’m converting mine too! It’s a work in progress but I have a bed platform and bins underneath, dialing in the rest and taking the maiden voyage this week! Thanks so much for the inspiration and detailed guidance, it has helped a ton!
im thinking of downsizing from my 2005 honda odessey, after seeing what you've done with a smaller vehicle. amazing job. very simple. thanks for sharing.
I retired from trucking this past April of 2020. About a week later I bought a Ford Transit van 2016 model. Mid high roof and I moved into it. I went to Lowes an bought a roll of reflectives, and cut the pieces to fit the windows. The van doesn't have any back windows. I then spray painted them to give the appearance of blacked out windows for boondocking. I found the van on Car Gurus. It already had medal shelving and fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling. I use a jug and 5 gallon bucket for the rest room. I have a domedic refrigerator freezer that I'd used when I was trucking.
Best build I’ve seen in a small SUV! Not too much unaffordable things, love the awning and crates. Bed looks super cozy! Nice job, will look forward to anything you post!
Dude! Love the car and the build out. - Do you use the fold out table that comes stock with the 2004-2006 CRV? The donut tire cover doubles as a table. - Do you ever fold the front seat flat to make a lounge chair? Take head rest off, fold forward, fold all the way back and it will fit perfectly with the backseat chair pushed back.
Those cardboard dividers in your big bins? Genius! I really enjoyed your thorough tour, and usually I just fast forward through van tours. I watched yours til the very end. Very informative. Great work there! Hope you are enjoying your adventures, I just subscribed.
I have a 2004 Honda CRV that looks identical to yours except the exterior is white. I bought the CRV used & I've owned this car for 7 years now & I absolutely love it. This is a very dependable CRV with very few problems. Thanks for showing us how you did your build. You did a great job!
Watching this whole video a second time lol, I really enjoy your videos. I loved when random things fit perfectly in a spot when I was putting together my SUV camper!
Nice micro rv/nomad rig. Your awning mount is unique & clever; an inexpensive & lightweight solution using the plastic pipe. I’ve turned my 2015 Toyota Highlander into a similar stealth camping rig. The key to these homemade mini rvs is to remove most or all of the back seats like you did. I took all of mine out & it really opened the entire interior up! The extra space is wonderful & it reduces the weight of the rig. I use the same Jackery 240 too. It’s the smallest & most efficient way to power small items up. Well done on your build.
Also have a silver 2nd Gen Honda CRV (2003 manual trans 5-speed). Got it with 87,000 miles and removed right rear seat. Installed Yokohama ATV tires on the stock 15" rims. Driven it from Philadelphia to the Southwest twice. These little SUV's are reliable, handle well, easily repaired, have parts available everywhere. I also feel they might be less prone to theft since they are older and very commonplace. Very cheap to run. Thanks for all the good info on your channel!
Carolyn!! I finally found you. Listen... I want to thank you so so very much for your wonderful and thoughtful recommendation on your channel. It was so kind. I hope you are well, and happy trails out there - Brad 💛
whew! glad I was clicking on all your links earlier today, looks like you removed a lot of them. I am so glad I found this as I just bought a 2004 CRV and this is absolutely brilliant. Thank you :)
Beautiful job! Besides being carefully designed and organized, the aesthetics are so pleasing. I'm really impressed. I have a 2013 CRV which I camped in for 2.5 weeks at the RTR in 2019 ... a whole new experience. It's the only time I have camped in decades and I had to build out my CRV for sleeping / eating / lounging etc. My layout was very similar to yours though my bed was behind the drivers seat because that's where the double seat is. Anyway, your meticulous and thoughtful organization are a true inspiration ... a big step up from what I did. It makes me think maybe I wouldn't mind camping in my CRV again. I've been longing for a compact van as a replacement, but not enough to buy one. :-)
Love this idea, I tore apart my current 3rd gen 4runner build and am rebuilding it like this. It is myself, my shepherd and 2 cats living full time in it. Space is the most important issue for us.
I’m agreeing with plenty of the other comments here on this video as well as spreading the love across your entire channel after witnessing your creativity through the TH-cam portal definitely without a doubt inspired. Thank you so much for sharing the lifestyle you have been so gracefully blessed with and am looking forward to your next video be safe continue being awesome and thanks again
Thanks, you've inspired me to go stealth camping in my own CR-V 2005, but I'll make sure I design it so i can get access to the camping table in the back. I also got some great ideas from you, thanks again.
Very nice, simple and organized! I'm gathering ideas for my Honda Pilot. I also have a shuttle bus, but sometimes I want better gas mileage or something more stealthy. I really appreciate your detailed tour. Thanks for sharing your build with us! Best wishes to you!!
I have a large 6 birth modern motorhome (RV). I also have a 20yr old CRV, and I love what you have done to your CRV, if I ever had the opportunity to escape my loverly family for a weekend, i will pack my old CRV like this and enjoy the cosy mini camper. Enjoy👍
I’ve had my crv since May & ALWAYS wanted to convert it to a camper & do road trips on the weekends & you’ve inspired me to buy a shit ton of things that I will need. I’ll also be copying your bed/shelf idea. Thank you sir, good luck & safe travels🤙
My friend and I are hoping to do a long road trip this summer (we have experience backpacking and weekend car camping). Minimalism isn't the issue, it's trying to find a way to organize our stuff in an accessible long-term way. Usually on weekends it's easy to just dump everything into a backpack and a bin and say done. It's harder to build out a car-camper for 2 people because you can't steal one side for storage 🤣 I like your shelf in the trunk that sits over the foot of the bed, I've never seen something like that!
OMG!!!!!........As an extra GO GO to 19: 25 mins to 19:57 mins - just cracked me up! Brilliant!! :) ..........Your home is ingenious - so clever - I am going to copy!!! - hope this is OK!! - can't wait :) Many Thanks!! :)
Did you ever discover the picnic table that is hidden in the back under the carpet. It's where a spare tire would usual be stored. Our daughter bought a 2004 this past December and loves her CRV and all the hidden features.
Hey bud Marmalade here (PCT class of 2019). Thanks for putting this video together, loving your setup. I’m planning on starting with living out of my SUV then phasing into van life. Going to use a lot of your ideas in my build. Yeah wondered where you put your back and backpacking gear. We backpackers have a whole other set of gear we have to somehow store. Thanks again just wanted to tell you that!
Hello fellow PCT’er!!! 🤙 Thanks for you kind words, I truly hope you enjoy yourself out and about. I keep my backpacking gear in one of the bins under my bed, I talk about it more in my Build video. Cheers!
Smaller bungee cords would work on the back shelf as well instead of twine. I have a Honda CRV which I have stayed in several times and travel between Alaska and several states. This is very helpful information.
It's no wonder Jeff Bezos is so wealthy. Just those of us who do car camper conversions (mine is a 2016 Jeep Compass) shop constantly on Amazon. Probably 85% of my overland camping gear is from Amazon including my fridge, Jackery and Mr. Buddy Heater. You have done an awesome job with your conversion; neat, simple and well organized. You gave me a great idea for an awning. I have a Jeep awning that normally attaches to the spare tire but I attach it to my rooftop basket and it extends behind the Compass. Super job!
Wow, I got so many “new” videos that popped up on my feed today. I’ve been watching SOOOO many van, mini van conversions but what I love most are the “no build” conversions because I need my SUV for every day driving as well. I’m not looking to go full time I’m just tired of spending $$$$ in hotels/Airbnb. Question....did you secure the bed to the floor of the SUV? Subbed!!!!
Hi Esther! Thanks so much for the sub. The quick answer to your question is NO, I did not attach the bed to the floor. If you want a more thorough look, I just posted another video that gives a much more detailed view of how I put everything together. Cheers!
Hi I love your video. I have a 2019 CRV and I’m starting my build out now. Would it be possible for you to show a close-up picture of the support for the shelf in the back?
One of. the smartest designs I've ever seen for a small - medium size SUV!
THANKS SOOOO MUCH!!!
I have seen cleaner builds but some good ideas and a start...
@@intheopenair3725 I was going to comment same. I have a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7. Has the gate door, too. This would be perfect design. Thanks! You earned a new subber. Looking forward to checking out your channel.
I second this
@@sidha-tantrik-returns I third it.
thank you for this video! today i had the realization that instead of being sad that i can't afford a camper, i can turn my 2002 CRV into one! fell into an internet hole (as one does at the start of any new adventure) and this is the best walkthrough i've found :)
So happy it helped! Have fun out there!
Small and compact, this is one of the best builds I've seen that utilizes the most.
Thanks Ben!
Hey Brad, thank you so much for your amazing videos! You have totally inspired me and I have now converted my 2006 CRV into a mini camper for me and my dog. I made a bed frame which folds at the head end so that I can put my seat back when I'm driving, I have plenty of storage under the bed, drawers in the back, the Jackery 240, the clip-on USB fan, the Luci LED lights, I can cook, I have water and I made my own reflective window coverings. Finding your channel has changed my life and I just want to say a huge 'thank you' from the UK.
I need more diy like this. Shows that you don't need to have that custom build to have this lifestyle. Very creative!
Hey thanks so much!!! I appreciate the support. More vids coming soon ;)
Honda should make the crv with a bed in the back as standard
I have a 99 CRV...ALL the seats DO configure as a large sleeping platform! The rear seat bottoms actually rise up to level things out!
@@tonybucca5667 Yes i know what you mean but it is not folding flat like a bed does, you are referring to the recliner style seats with front and backs seats joining . I feel honda could make a better design.
@@tobywarrington7463 Yeah...I know it isn't a flat bed...but it's REAL comfortable when the temp drops...or it starts raining (I don't use tents)
@@tonybucca5667 if they could make it flat it would be great
@@tobywarrington7463 my hopes for 2021 are to find a 2018 CRV XLE. Yours is the build I like the most. Do the seats on 5th Gen also configure to almost flat?
Your organization is incredible. You have a house full in that thing.
Short and sweet. To the point. No slow moments while you talk without showing. Love it. Good video. Like the drawer set up for stove.
Thank you, Trish! I appreciate you being along for the ride!
I love how organized you are with your clothes! I used to have a Honda Accord hatchback. For weekend camping or festivals, it was perfect as was, without alterations. Load up the food (I prefer to not cook for a trip of just a few days), throw in my sleeping bag, sheets, foam pad, suitcase, plastic bin of gear. All set! I made a mosquito net that would fit over THE WHOLE CAR, with elastic around the bottom like a sheet, with open windows and the hatch popped up, so I could sleep without bugs or being closed up. It worked great!
I have watched hundreds of van builds and I am so impressed with this one. You are awesome. Very smart build.
Only thing missing is a dog.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it and wholeheartedly agree about the dog... ;)
Have been looking for a way to convert my Honda HR-V to a camper for so long. Best setup that I have seen or read about. It's perfect for what I need. While watching the video, ordered the Heatshield window covers, foam mattress and the back seat organizer. I finally have a solid plan! Thanks for posting.
How much does the Heatshield Window covering cost?
Im going to have to call them. All I see in the link is for the windshield.
Don’t copy him exactly, there is a risk you’ll get sued. Just use it for basic inspiration.
Wow!! Thanks so much!! I’m so happy you found it helpful. You are more than welcome to use any and all ideas I’ve posted about. Thanks for being here!
No no, I would never do that. Just happy to help people out. Cheers!
This is an excellent design. Some really good ideas make is easy to build but still have everything you need. Thanks for posting.
Boy some really great ideas for a smaller rig. I love what youve done. Very cozy. Thanks for sharing
Hey Bonnie! Thanks so much! More on the way...
I don't if many CRV owners know this but if you slide the rear seats all the way back and slide the front seat all the way forward you can take of the headrests off the front seats and the front seats will lay all the way down flat flush with the rear seats. This gives a nice rest area and may not be necessary to make a sleeping area in the rear. I've used this set us when I had my son in the car seat in the rear passenger seat. It allowed him to see all the way forward and I had a better view of him when I turned my head to see him while I am in the driver's seat.
This is a great tip! Thanks so much!!
Wow! Will chk that out, thanks!
Yeah it is a great option in the CRV but the back seats in mine only recline a little bit so I would not be able to lay flat all night while sleeping. Some people can deal with that but not me
I have a RAV4 . I set it up just like you (no shelf across the back) but I left the seat up like you and it works out great. I can sit and relax, watch movies, read, watch TH-cam videos. Only camp for a few days at a time, so I don’t need so much storage. I put a fridge under the bed platform and that works great.
It's not a problem that the back doesn't lay flat?
Finally! A set up in a CRV about the age of mine (2006). Mine is underway and won't be as elaborate, but you have some great ideas for me to work with. Good job!
Thanks!!! Please consider subscribing ;)
Mine is a 2006 as well I based my design off this I have a mattress that blows up for the back seats if I keep it but I do want to get a small taught since I can't build anything in case I have to live in it right now it's just a bug out vehicle for me my 3 chi's and indoor duck 🦆
Going from the wallet burning 2009 BMW 535i to a 2005 CRV and I am SO PUMPED TO JAZZ THIS RIG UP!!! This video is amazing, I’m so excited!
Absolutely love this build out. Simple, not expensive, and very well organized which is what I need for my 2018 Kia Soul. I’ve gotten great ideas from you and ready to begin.
Yay!! Thanks Cindy!!! Let me know if you need any more help! Happy trails
I had that exact car in 2004 and I loved it so much! It was my first SUV. I was a driving locker room for my son and his friends/teammates. It made me happy to see how useful you have made this car.
Aw thanks Mimi! I appreciate it. I just love it!
Damn, love it, what a smart way to organize. As it so happens I converted my 2004 CR-V into a camper this summer. I ended up using a Schumacher power station hooked up to a roof mounted 100w solar panel, and a collapsible 5 gal water container. Instead of building a back-mounted rack, I ended up just making a flat bench with a roll-up mattress and storing all of the functional stuff under it, so I had to run a hose into the 5 gal container that was underneath and hook it up to a 12v electric pump to bring the water up. I also ended up building a small sink and grey water tank into the bench, because I reasoned that I wouldn't want to be getting out of the car to use the water if I was camping in cold-ass upstate NY. I think what you did was a lot more common-sense, and very feature-rich given the available space. Gotta love the second-gen CR-V, what an unbelievably versatile and reliable platform.
Aw thanks so much! Your build sounds really cool too. But yes, I wanted to make everything as comfortable and accessible as possible. Always improving! More to come.... Thanks for being here!
I am starting my CRV camp life soon and this video has been soooo helpful! I love how neat and organized you are! Great job!
Clever design with limited space. You managed every nook and cranny while putting it to good use! WOW
I’ve been watching a lot of those bus and van conversion videos lately and never thought about doing it to a CRV. It looks so neat!
Awesome. You have inspired me to do this ☮️🤙🏼👣
I just watched another guy's CRV conversion. He built a full width bed behind his seats with cubbies underneath. I commented to him that I like to quick recline my driver's seat when I pull into a rest area for power naps. You can do that with your set-up...AND have a lounge to boot. I like your set-up much better, even from a weight-saving perspective. 1x2 framework and 3/4 ply starts adding weight...as a motorcyclist, we say "weight is the enemy" I have a 99 CRV that I'm working on now, after having had 11 different vans since 1973!
Thanks Tony!! I fully agree. I think people are just accustomed to seeing the full width bed/platform build. I’m very happy with how livable my setup is and I’m glad you enjoy it. Thanks again!
Honestly, I enjoyed this video more than some of the van conversion ones that I've seen...minus the bathroom and shower🤷♀️
Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! I’ve watched all your CRV videos and I’m converting mine too! It’s a work in progress but I have a bed platform and bins underneath, dialing in the rest and taking the maiden voyage this week! Thanks so much for the inspiration and detailed guidance, it has helped a ton!
im thinking of downsizing from my 2005 honda odessey, after seeing what you've done with a smaller vehicle. amazing job. very simple. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bessie!!! I love my CRV but I’m sure the Odyssey could work just fine too! Safe travels!!!
I retired from trucking this past April of 2020. About a week later I bought a Ford Transit van 2016 model. Mid high roof and I moved into it. I went to Lowes an bought a roll of reflectives, and cut the pieces to fit the windows. The van doesn't have any back windows. I then spray painted them to give the appearance of blacked out windows for boondocking. I found the van on Car Gurus. It already had medal shelving and fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling. I use a jug and 5 gallon bucket for the rest room. I have a domedic refrigerator freezer that I'd used when I was trucking.
Sounds perfect, David!!! I hope you’re enjoying the road as much as I am! Cheers!
Dam you are very organized and your place dose not look cluttered and seems very clean. You did an excellent job.
Thanks!!
Best build I’ve seen in a small SUV! Not too much unaffordable things, love the awning and crates. Bed looks super cozy! Nice job, will look forward to anything you post!
Yay!! Thanks Bailee! So happy to have you along for the ride 🤙
This is amazing, I'm so fascinated by everything you fit in there and still have it feel spacious! So well thought out
Thank you so much, Angie. Nice to have you here with us :))
Dude! Love the car and the build out.
- Do you use the fold out table that comes stock with the 2004-2006 CRV? The donut tire cover doubles as a table.
- Do you ever fold the front seat flat to make a lounge chair? Take head rest off, fold forward, fold all the way back and it will fit perfectly with the backseat chair pushed back.
That second idea is cooool. Thanks! I’ll have try that. I don’t use the table much, since it’s the floor under my bed and stuff. Cheers!
I love it man, your so creative and smart on how you did converted your Crv into a camper
Thank you so much, Fabian!!!
U r a very smart man and this is the best setting for small car. Well done.
Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate your kind words
Nice set up , , how long is your ply wood for the bed
Those cardboard dividers in your big bins? Genius! I really enjoyed your thorough tour, and usually I just fast forward through van tours. I watched yours til the very end. Very informative. Great work there! Hope you are enjoying your adventures, I just subscribed.
Aww thank you!! I really appreciate it. Yep! Just cardboard and tape. They are still holding up well.
I have a 2004 Honda CRV that looks identical to yours except the exterior is white. I bought the CRV used & I've owned this car for 7 years now & I absolutely love it. This is a very dependable CRV with very few problems. Thanks for showing us how you did your build. You did a great job!
Hey, great job. Enjoy the build. Crvworldmods
Watching this whole video a second time lol, I really enjoy your videos. I loved when random things fit perfectly in a spot when I was putting together my SUV camper!
Aw thank you so much! Happy to have you back!
Love how you use the large storage bins and plywood as the platform for your bed .. No building required! Thank you!
Thanks!!! Yeah, I agree! It works so well! Still no problems with it and a very comfy sleep every night :)
That shelf is key to the set up
It sure is! Thanks for watching
Nice micro rv/nomad rig. Your awning mount is unique & clever; an inexpensive & lightweight solution using the plastic pipe.
I’ve turned my 2015 Toyota Highlander into a similar stealth camping rig. The key to these homemade mini rvs is to remove most or all of the back seats like you did. I took all of mine out & it really opened the entire interior up! The extra space is wonderful & it reduces the weight of the rig.
I use the same Jackery 240 too. It’s the smallest & most efficient way to power small items up. Well done on your build.
Thanks so much! Your Toyota sounds rad 🤙
One of the best rig setups I have seen!! 🎉
Also have a silver 2nd Gen Honda CRV (2003 manual trans 5-speed). Got it with 87,000 miles and removed right rear seat. Installed Yokohama ATV tires on the stock 15" rims. Driven it from Philadelphia to the Southwest twice. These little SUV's are reliable, handle well, easily repaired, have parts available everywhere. I also feel they might be less prone to theft since they are older and very commonplace. Very cheap to run. Thanks for all the good info on your channel!
Thanks!!
Excellent video. Still looking at ideas for my minivan. Thanks!
Carolyn!! I finally found you. Listen... I want to thank you so so very much for your wonderful and thoughtful recommendation on your channel. It was so kind. I hope you are well, and happy trails out there - Brad 💛
@@intheopenair3725 My pleasure!
@@CaravanCarolyn 👏👏🙌🙌
Love you Carolyn, thank you for sending us to this awesome channel. Miss your comment section.
Absolutely loved the detailed tour and everything is so organized😍
Thank you very much!!! Glad you found it helpful
I like that you tapered the bed where your legs go. Most people need the bed wider for the upper body.
whew! glad I was clicking on all your links earlier today, looks like you removed a lot of them. I am so glad I found this as I just bought a 2004 CRV and this is absolutely brilliant. Thank you :)
The links are still active. Give it another try. Cheers! Enjoy your crv and thanks for watching!
Beautiful job! Besides being carefully designed and organized, the aesthetics are so pleasing. I'm really impressed. I have a 2013 CRV which I camped in for 2.5 weeks at the RTR in 2019 ... a whole new experience. It's the only time I have camped in decades and I had to build out my CRV for sleeping / eating / lounging etc. My layout was very similar to yours though my bed was behind the drivers seat because that's where the double seat is. Anyway, your meticulous and thoughtful organization are a true inspiration ... a big step up from what I did. It makes me think maybe I wouldn't mind camping in my CRV again. I've been longing for a compact van as a replacement, but not enough to buy one. :-)
Thank you very much for the kind words! I’m so happy to have you along. More to come!
Thanks for the tour! Really helped me wrap my head around the dimensions.
Love this idea, I tore apart my current 3rd gen 4runner build and am rebuilding it like this. It is myself, my shepherd and 2 cats living full time in it. Space is the most important issue for us.
Excellent commentary and brilliant conversion job. Thank you.
Good job young man. I like the cardboard divider idea. And also the shelf box set up. God bless you with safe travels.
Thank you!!
Lots here I can use for a completely different car setup. Great design, very DIY and also great video!
Thanks Meg!! Feel free to subscribe and check out my other suv Vanlife videos. Have fun with your build!!
Okay, second comment: guess where I got this? Amazon! I love your sense of humor! I'm sure Amazon would love your build, too! 🤗🌈💞
I’m agreeing with plenty of the other comments here on this video as well as spreading the love across your entire channel after witnessing your creativity through the TH-cam portal definitely without a doubt inspired. Thank you so much for sharing the lifestyle you have been so gracefully blessed with and am looking forward to your next video be safe continue being awesome and thanks again
This is so sick, I just bought a CRV and I’ll definitely use some of your ideas to transform it into a part-time camper!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much, Lauren. So glad you enjoyed it. Please like and Subscribe if you wanna see more like this. Cheers!
Great organization! I want to do similar with my RAV 4. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Susan! Do it! RAV4’s are great vehicles too.
me about to go out to my crv and do this
Needing the jar, I was forced to buy Talenti. Making dividers for your bins is a great idea. Might borrow that one.
Very cleaver use of space and bed set up using totes!!!
Great set up. My husband has the same SUV. Eager to show him this. We could do some nice traveling. Thanks for sharing.
Smart, functional, cozy and organized! Great set-up, wel done!
Thank you!!
You're so organized. :) Great SUV build!
Thank you so much!!
Thanks, you've inspired me to go stealth camping in my own CR-V 2005, but I'll make sure I design it so i can get access to the camping table in the back. I also got some great ideas from you, thanks again.
Right on, Tim! Happy to help. Enjoy yourself out there!
Very nice, simple and organized! I'm gathering ideas for my Honda Pilot. I also have a shuttle bus, but sometimes I want better gas mileage or something more stealthy. I really appreciate your detailed tour. Thanks for sharing your build with us! Best wishes to you!!
Thanks so much, Shannon! I’m so happy to have you along for the ride
This is dope!
The tapered bed is an excellent idea.
I have a large 6 birth modern motorhome (RV).
I also have a 20yr old CRV, and I love what you have done to your CRV, if I ever had the opportunity to escape my loverly family for a weekend, i will pack my old CRV like this and enjoy the cosy mini camper.
Enjoy👍
I love CR-V's. One of the most durable vehicles being produced.
This is a perfect setup for my 99. Enough room for my furmissle too.
I’ve had my crv since May & ALWAYS wanted to convert it to a camper & do road trips on the weekends & you’ve inspired me to buy a shit ton of things that I will need. I’ll also be copying your bed/shelf idea. Thank you sir, good luck & safe travels🤙
I love this!!! So happy to hear I’ve helped. Have fun out there!! More videos coming soon....
@@intheopenair3725 Thank you, stay safe & I’ll have a video of what I do with my conversion🤙
Heat shields are excellent. Have walmart stealth camped with my heat shields in my rogue many times. Great design!
Yeah! They’re fantastic. Glad I took the plunge 🤙 THANK YOU!
Astounding. Amazing. Dude!! You are amazing! Thank you. I learn some from EVERY video I watch. You’ve taught me MANY things awesome. Thank you.
What a easy way to make a bed!!! Very smart!
Thanks Mia!!
Nice to know I could live in my '06 CRV ! Nice job.
And it’s super fun!!!
I need to find that cup holder that replaces front ashtray really cool
I believe It's on the Auto version
My friend and I are hoping to do a long road trip this summer (we have experience backpacking and weekend car camping). Minimalism isn't the issue, it's trying to find a way to organize our stuff in an accessible long-term way. Usually on weekends it's easy to just dump everything into a backpack and a bin and say done. It's harder to build out a car-camper for 2 people because you can't steal one side for storage 🤣 I like your shelf in the trunk that sits over the foot of the bed, I've never seen something like that!
Thanks Hannah!! I hope it’s helped with some ideas. Have fun out there!!
You did a fantastic build. Love it!
Thanks sooo much!
I see you with that Goya adobo. True Latinos approve of this.
OMG!!!!!........As an extra GO GO to 19: 25 mins to 19:57 mins - just cracked me up! Brilliant!! :) ..........Your home is ingenious - so clever - I am going to copy!!! - hope this is OK!! - can't wait :) Many Thanks!! :)
Did you ever discover the picnic table that is hidden in the back under the carpet. It's where a spare tire would usual be stored. Our daughter bought a 2004 this past December and loves her CRV and all the hidden features.
Yes!! The hidden table is a super cool feature. I love my CRV-rv :)
Hey bud Marmalade here (PCT class of 2019). Thanks for putting this video together, loving your setup. I’m planning on starting with living out of my SUV then phasing into van life. Going to use a lot of your ideas in my build. Yeah wondered where you put your back and backpacking gear. We backpackers have a whole other set of gear we have to somehow store. Thanks again just wanted to tell you that!
Hello fellow PCT’er!!! 🤙 Thanks for you kind words, I truly hope you enjoy yourself out and about. I keep my backpacking gear in one of the bins under my bed, I talk about it more in my Build video. Cheers!
Nicely done! I can see how it would adapt to my Outback.
My Mom has an Outback. They are great adventure mobiles. This would work perfectly :)
awesome job....every nook has a place for something.....awesome
Thanks for the links, I own a 2009 CRV, and you made me believe it can be done!
Your vehicle is so well done! Great job!
Smaller bungee cords would work on the back shelf as well instead of twine. I have a Honda CRV which I have stayed in several times and travel between Alaska and several states. This is very helpful information.
Thank you, Lynn!!! Agreed regarding the bungee cords 👍
It's no wonder Jeff Bezos is so wealthy. Just those of us who do car camper conversions (mine is a 2016 Jeep Compass) shop constantly on Amazon. Probably 85% of my overland camping gear is from Amazon including my fridge, Jackery and Mr. Buddy Heater. You have done an awesome job with your conversion; neat, simple and well organized. You gave me a great idea for an awning. I have a Jeep awning that normally attaches to the spare tire but I attach it to my rooftop basket and it extends behind the Compass. Super job!
Thanks Alexander!!
That water can looks really practical, only thing is the spout is positioned so high that you can't get the last 25% out without having to tilt it
It works great. Just takes a little tilt to get the last of it out. Not a big deal and pretty standard for such things. Cheers!
I'm going to be doing this to my 98 CRV and you had some really great ideas. Now if I was only as organized as you LOL
Wow. I actually forgot this was an SUV while watching.Really great arrangement!
Happy Trails! ;-)
Fantastic set up, nice job!
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I just found the heat shield window coverings thanks to someone using that Terminology. I was at the wrong site
Wow, I got so many “new” videos that popped up on my feed today. I’ve been watching SOOOO many van, mini van conversions but what I love most are the “no build” conversions because I need my SUV for every day driving as well. I’m not looking to go full time I’m just tired of spending $$$$ in hotels/Airbnb. Question....did you secure the bed to the floor of the SUV? Subbed!!!!
Hi Esther! Thanks so much for the sub. The quick answer to your question is NO, I did not attach the bed to the floor. If you want a more thorough look, I just posted another video that gives a much more detailed view of how I put everything together. Cheers!
InTheOpenAir thank you . I’ll keep checking out your vids. I’m currently looking for the heat shields!!! 🤣
Yes same here ! I wanna do that for the same reasons . Where to begin lol
You did a great job! Love it!
New to the channel and I’ve got to say you’ve got it going on 👍
Well, thank you!!
Hi I love your video. I have a 2019 CRV and I’m starting my build out now. Would it be possible for you to show a close-up picture of the support for the shelf in the back?
Hi CJ, have you watched my other “Build” video? Also, are you talking about the legs on either side? Or the roof support in the middle? Cheers
Super clever and nice looking too. Have fun on your adventures, excited to see more!
Thank you! Welcome aboard...
I would love to do something like this. I have a rav 4 and im thinking out buying the custom window shades to start off with.
Do it!! It’s so much fun!