you can store those wooden pieces in the car above the box too and with cushions, I suppose. This will liberate space for other items on the roof storage. Just a thought
Thanks for this video. I've been scratching my head trying to work out the design in my Vauxhall Corsa conversion. I've got the back end worked out, but coming up with something workable for the front end was proving difficult. The design in this video I think is the solution 👍👍👍
Excellent! I have a fias mobi which is about de same length and I didn't have the courage to do it... 👍 👍 👍 But you show me the light 😂 big hug from Argentina!
Thank you for the great ideas. We are going to start a build in our Citreon C1 soon and as this is roughly the same dimensions your ideas will help! Greetings from UK :)
omg, thanks so much for this. I have this car (It's called a chevy spark where I live in Germany). Yeah, IT'S TINY!!! But as I just need to convert it to sleep one (me, 5'4") + gigantic swiss mountain dog puppy hahahah) I think this might be an option. I would like to avoid taking out the back seats though, but not sure it's possible without.... In any case, thanks for this wonderful inspiration!
I have done similar in my fiat panda but did a single bed down the passenger side with a storage area at the back.The bed sits on top of the storage area with 2 long bits of wood and hardboard on top with the passenger seat flattened back.Foam on top. Dog on the other side. Cooking is done on top of bed with me in drivers seat. Worked for me,been out touring a few times now.
@@TonyFlorida No I will not being doing a video...I will leave that to everyone else on youtube….I was just amazed when I saw the setup you had and I had a smaller version of it. Happy travels
This is cool and a great use of the space, but I wouldn't do it. You never know when you'll have an emergency situation where you need to hop in the driver's seat and leave immediately.
This is amazing Tony! I've been trying to figure out how to convert my chevy spark into a traveling camper and this is literally perfect! Was this a rental or did you make the box yourself? I'd really like to figure out the dimensions so I can put one together.
I just converted mine over to very similar sized box in the back. But roughly 12"H x 38-1/4W, x 28 (?) Deep. But the rear is not completely flat. But this is also for a 2014 Chevy/Holden Spark. I don't know if older, or earlier models change up in the interior in the back. Plus, the bottom floor isn't flat, you will have to add shims on the low side to keep everything flat, and even. I'll post pics/video in a few weeks. Only tools I used was a circular saw, drill, and screws. My set up is slightly different as the slats don't have pins to slide into. I just added tiny braces with gaps. Just big enough for slats to slide into.
Tony, because my car is the same lenth as yours this small yellow one in Tasmania (mine is KIA Picanto!), I have the question for you: those two long pieces of wood in front are based on what place? On a front seats?? ('Legs' are too short for being on a floor). If on seats it could be devastating for seats condition (or for a plastic on a side door). From the back the support is the wooden container with a kitchen equipment, I guess. So, how did you solve the front stability? Greetings, Z :)
The two long pieces of wood rest on the seat 3:42. This is okay for stability because the surface area of the 2x4 that rests on the seat is large and is wrapped in duct tape. You could always increase the surface area to minimize damage to the underlying seat.
@@TonyFlorida Thank you Tony, I did so. I used a piece of board with a 4 cm sponge underneath. Works well and gives double amortization for the seat. :)
You are so smarter, cool camper car you have done. Enough for 2 persons. The only problem is if some diabolo of Tasmanian coming late night for a party lol :)
Great info, and nice vid! I have the same car, and thinking about doing the same in the next few months. What is the cargo unit up on top? ( Edit..found it in your desc.)
@@TonyFlorida so I basically did the same conversion, but SLIGHTLY different. I utilize the headrests, with the slats, and tension fit them into the dashboard. Meaning I put the headrests on the seats, lay down the slats, then I push the headrests towards the dashboard. This pushes the slats up, and keeps them in place. ( Between dash, and headrests. I'll provide video later. ) Rest of build is the same, going to try it out this weekend or next.
im a new subscriber here... i like the concept of being resourceful... how i wish i could have a car and do things i wanted to do (go place to place)... and do some camping.. :)
Nice but i miss the part where it saus what kind of car it is. My front seats cant go backwards that much and i am sure many other card also not. So car brand and model is important i think.
@@TonyFlorida Never heard of it. But Thank you so much. I ll look it up to which car i can compare it. Now i understand why i could not guess the brand at all. Thank you so much Tony 4 your information and your super great video!!👍👍👌👌
Great build but you really need to be set up ready to drive to your parking spot for the night, unless your wild parking where no one will see you set up
The set up process takes a few minutes. I had to do it in the dark a few times. Not the worst. The interior lights help as well as a flashlight for accessing the compartment up top
@@TonyFlorida Might be some imported ones but im not really sure it was allowed to be sold in the US, it wasnt sold in the UK either but there was produced in Columbia too like 2.600 000 pieces.
@@TonyFlorida I am not from the US so i dont really knowwhat cars you don't have there i am from Transylvania region Romania ...Dracula might ring a bell. I am trying to see if i can find any other car using same idea of retractable back and forth and folding seats but i dont have much luck with it. Anyway that practicality given by the seats on the model years till 1993 till 2007 was a genius idea. Twingo itself killed the idea on the 2nd generation...so lame.
I love it, help me with planning my trip..please could I ask where you have booked this car? Can you reccommend some company? And please what was the price? Thanks
I got this rental from Wicked Campers in Tasmania, although they are a global company. I actually wrote a review of them on my blog here tonytravels.com/wicked-campers-australia-review/ I don't recall what I paid. I'll have to go back and see if I can figure that out. If I do, I'll update the blog post with that information. What are your plans with a car camper?
People also remember, you will loose your deposit. that's why they are called Wicked, when you return the car or van they treat you wickedly. Go to productreview.com.au to see renters reviews BEFORE you look at WickedCampers. Then on TH-cam and check out the 60 min videos on them
The Queensland state government has been trying to get rid of them for ages. One of their vans was getting around Cairns, where there were a lot of Japanese tourists, and it had written on the back, "Save a whale. Harpoon a Jap".
@@TonyFlorida No,not even now. Actually I will go solo with my self drive small swift vdi car for 20 thousands km apx for 120 days approx. I will cover cold as well as hot areas. So I think of AC and Hot air for the whole night when I sleep in my parked car keeping engine ideal running condition .
I've looked at a number of car/camper conversions and this one seems best.
Yeah man I was impressed with the simplicity and practicality of it
@@TonyFlorida completely agree
@@TonyFlorida What is the brand of this car. You don't show it from the front and we can't see what it is. Please write.
@@zuziakras1632 check the description
@@TonyFlorida Holden Spark, thank you, Tony! :)
Never would have thought it would be possible to turn a sleep comfortably in a car that small. Well done!
I know, right! Thanks man
@@TonyFlorida what brand/model car is that?
@@fdsaffff Holden Spark
Don't mind me I'm just watching literally every travelling video that exists because quarantine sapped my sanity months ago
Haha no worries. I also have the travel itch right now
Frugal living with minimalism means “Great Adventures” 💖 Do it your way and enjoy not being strapped to a mortgage. Great setup you have 🥂🍾
Hopefully you,won’t have to take off in a hurry. Clever conversion though. Happy travels 😀
Thanks 👍
Thanks nice video , I like the way you build your bed over the front seat with frame and plywood
Thanks 👍
you can store those wooden pieces in the car above the box too and with cushions, I suppose. This will liberate space for other items on the roof storage. Just a thought
That's pretty good you figured that out with the boards and such.
Like the simplicity
Oh wow! This is such an awesome build!
Thanks!
nice one!
Thank you! Cheers!
Man, I buy an old Corsa B and I was wondering if I could sleep in there, now I just want to travel using your idea. Thank you so much
Glad to help!
Thanks for this video. I've been scratching my head trying to work out the design in my Vauxhall Corsa conversion.
I've got the back end worked out, but coming up with something workable for the front end was proving difficult.
The design in this video I think is the solution 👍👍👍
Good luck!
Kewl! I liked this bed transition so much, I’ve subscribed to your channel! 💐
Yay! Thank you!
Excellent! I have a fias mobi which is about de same length and I didn't have the courage to do it... 👍 👍 👍 But you show me the light 😂 big hug from Argentina!
Primeiro que eu vejo a apoiar a cama nos bancos da frente.
Muito boa ideia!
amazing transformation from all seats to all beds.
I like the minimal idea this is the greatest camp video I’ve seen in TH-cam
Thank you so much!! 😃
Tony Florida you diserved it you inspired me I am also looking forward the way you do thing’s simple and outstanding
You've definitely fully utilized the space available, will be taking inspiration from your setup on my Chevy Aveo
That's awesome, good luck!
Thank you for the great ideas. We are going to start a build in our Citreon C1 soon and as this is roughly the same dimensions your ideas will help!
Greetings from UK :)
Awesome to hear that. Good luck!
Did you start the build? I have a 107 and thinking the same :)
omg, thanks so much for this. I have this car (It's called a chevy spark where I live in Germany). Yeah, IT'S TINY!!! But as I just need to convert it to sleep one (me, 5'4") + gigantic swiss mountain dog puppy hahahah) I think this might be an option. I would like to avoid taking out the back seats though, but not sure it's possible without.... In any case, thanks for this wonderful inspiration!
It will be a project, but definitely worth it. You two should be able to fit in there :)
Take out the rear seats. It's easy, and they are a waste of space.
Wonderful.. nice idea. Drive safe. God bless.
Thank you very much!
Thats awesome ..! Who would've thought you could sleep in such a tiny space OMG ..!
Thanks!
I have done similar in my fiat panda but did a single bed down the passenger side with a storage area at the back.The bed sits on top of the storage area with 2 long bits of wood and hardboard on top with the passenger seat flattened back.Foam on top.
Dog on the other side.
Cooking is done on top of bed with me in drivers seat.
Worked for me,been out touring a few times now.
@@TonyFlorida No I will not being doing a video...I will leave that to everyone else on youtube….I was just amazed when I saw the setup you had and I had a smaller version of it.
Happy travels
Really nice love it. So cool
Thanks 😊
I want to live in the car too thank you for this 😘😊
Wonderful job!
could you add the dimensions of the wood you cut ? So the box and the 2 long pieces ? Thank you!
Great idea. Makes me want to buy a small, gas saving car to do this only on one side.
You should!
@@TonyFlorida Maybe after I finish my van build.
Thanks for the video, mate. I own a Spark and my mind is blown that I can convert my car into a mini camper!
Gonna convert it?
@@TonyFlorida We'll see. I am unsure as of yet.
@@TonyFlorida Do you remember the make and model of the roof rack and rails? I am in talks with a company that is willing to convert my car.
VERY GOOD..LIKED IT...
Nice work man.... 👍👍👍
Thanks 😊
Great ideas i got my chevy spark too lets go camping yeeeee
Right on!
Cozy ❤
Bro loved your budget friendly idea.
-All the very best for next trip from India.
Thanks a ton
@@TonyFlorida most welcome bro
By the way where r u from ?
@@vikasmalkar6675 USA
Nice filming and great video! I'm going to do something like this with my Peugeot 107 :) alot of inspiration
Cool, thanks! You should
Looks great, but my only concern is your not putting the car in park. Have you considered seeing if you can take the shifter knob off?
That's a good idea. Do you think the emergency/parking brake isn't enought?
It's a manual. No park. Reverse is the way to go.
This is cool and a great use of the space, but I wouldn't do it. You never know when you'll have an emergency situation where you need to hop in the driver's seat and leave immediately.
Man that is epic! greetings from Spain🔥
Hey, thanks!
Very nice 👍 as you down back your front seats
Thanks 👍
Cool video 🤩
Thanks 😁
This is amazing Tony! I've been trying to figure out how to convert my chevy spark into a traveling camper and this is literally perfect! Was this a rental or did you make the box yourself? I'd really like to figure out the dimensions so I can put one together.
This was a rental in Tasmania. Rental company was Wicked Campers
I just converted mine over to very similar sized box in the back. But roughly 12"H x 38-1/4W, x 28 (?) Deep. But the rear is not completely flat. But this is also for a 2014 Chevy/Holden Spark. I don't know if older, or earlier models change up in the interior in the back. Plus, the bottom floor isn't flat, you will have to add shims on the low side to keep everything flat, and even. I'll post pics/video in a few weeks. Only tools I used was a circular saw, drill, and screws. My set up is slightly different as the slats don't have pins to slide into. I just added tiny braces with gaps. Just big enough for slats to slide into.
I love this idea, thank heaps
I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos the neighbor has a 2010 Nissan Versa hatchback i wanta buy it and sleep in it when i travel out of state
Thank you very much
I wish I saw this video before I traded in my spark!
Buy it back! :)
Nice idea bro
Thanks
Welcome 😊
Tony, because my car is the same lenth as yours this small yellow one in Tasmania (mine is KIA Picanto!), I have the question for you: those two long pieces of wood in front are based on what place? On a front seats?? ('Legs' are too short for being on a floor). If on seats it could be devastating for seats condition (or for a plastic on a side door). From the back the support is the wooden container with a kitchen equipment, I guess. So, how did you solve the front stability? Greetings, Z :)
The two long pieces of wood rest on the seat 3:42. This is okay for stability because the surface area of the 2x4 that rests on the seat is large and is wrapped in duct tape. You could always increase the surface area to minimize damage to the underlying seat.
@@TonyFlorida Thank you Tony, I did so. I used a piece of board with a 4 cm sponge underneath. Works well and gives double amortization for the seat. :)
You are so smarter, cool camper car you have done. Enough for 2 persons. The only problem is if some diabolo of Tasmanian coming late night for a party lol :)
Lol very true :)
Oh my goodness! Did you do all the work yourself? What’s the specs on the pad?
Oh not, this was a rental in Australia from Wicked Campers
Cool idea man
Not my idea... this was a rental!
Great info, and nice vid! I have the same car, and thinking about doing the same in the next few months. What is the cargo unit up on top? ( Edit..found it in your desc.)
Awesome, good luck!
@@TonyFlorida so I basically did the same conversion, but SLIGHTLY different. I utilize the headrests, with the slats, and tension fit them into the dashboard. Meaning I put the headrests on the seats, lay down the slats, then I push the headrests towards the dashboard. This pushes the slats up, and keeps them in place. ( Between dash, and headrests. I'll provide video later. ) Rest of build is the same, going to try it out this weekend or next.
superb bro I also want to modify my swift car you gave me best idea thank you so much
Tony Florida How?
Tony Florida may be, by the way lets join on insta
im a new subscriber here... i like the concept of being resourceful... how i wish i could have a car and do things i wanted to do (go place to place)... and do some camping.. :)
Very cool. But didn't it get hot and sticky during the nights? Or did you leave a window open?
I did leave the windows open a crack. Forgot to mention this in the video
Nice but i miss the part where it saus what kind of car it is. My front seats cant go backwards that much and i am sure many other card also not. So car brand and model is important i think.
The car is is a Holden Spark
@@TonyFlorida Never heard of it. But Thank you so much. I ll look it up to which car i can compare it. Now i understand why i could not guess the brand at all. Thank you so much Tony 4 your information and your super great video!!👍👍👌👌
@@Iris-11 happy to help ya out
My luck, I'd honk the horn in my sleep 😅😂
Lol how funny :)
Great build but you really need to be set up ready to drive to your parking spot for the night, unless your wild parking where no one will see you set up
The set up process takes a few minutes. I had to do it in the dark a few times. Not the worst. The interior lights help as well as a flashlight for accessing the compartment up top
You should buy a Renault Twingo Mk1 with that you do 2 beds only from the chairs...really practical small car its like a mini mini van :D
@@TonyFlorida Might be some imported ones but im not really sure it was allowed to be sold in the US, it wasnt sold in the UK either but there was produced in Columbia too like 2.600 000 pieces.
@@TonyFlorida I am not from the US so i dont really knowwhat cars you don't have there i am from Transylvania region Romania ...Dracula might ring a bell. I am trying to see if i can find any other car using same idea of retractable back and forth and folding seats but i dont have much luck with it. Anyway that practicality given by the seats on the model years till 1993 till 2007 was a genius idea. Twingo itself killed the idea on the 2nd generation...so lame.
Pretty Neat. Can you pull over and sleep anywhere? I see it has a 4 speed. Glad you learned how to drive that when you were young
So how's your cruising? Did you get your legs propped up?
Lol that would be fun
Use the clutch to do gears!
Yep
𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙮, 𝙩𝙦 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖, 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙢𝙮 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖, 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 ☺️
What kind of car is that? It looks like a Chevrolet Spark
It's a Holden Spark (not 100% sure, but Australia's version of Chevy Spark)
Sweet set up you've got going on there. Would you mind telling me what brand and model it is?
Looks a lot like a Chevy Spark.
that is chevy spark but in australia they call it holden barina
Can you add the link to your roof rack?
Sorry, I don't have it. This was a rental
Comon! I want to buy that one
I love it, help me with planning my trip..please could I ask where you have booked this car? Can you reccommend some company? And please what was the price? Thanks
I got this rental from Wicked Campers in Tasmania, although they are a global company. I actually wrote a review of them on my blog here tonytravels.com/wicked-campers-australia-review/
I don't recall what I paid. I'll have to go back and see if I can figure that out. If I do, I'll update the blog post with that information.
What are your plans with a car camper?
@@TonyFlorida thank you very much for answer! :))
Good video. What car model Is this?
The make is a Holden and the model might be Spark
Very nice brother
Appreciate it man
People also remember, you will loose your deposit. that's why they are called Wicked, when you return the car or van they treat you wickedly. Go to productreview.com.au to see renters reviews BEFORE you look at WickedCampers. Then on TH-cam and check out the 60 min videos on them
Wow, they have 1.7/5 stars. Terrible.
@@TonyFlorida yeah, the founder moved to NZ to try and evade legal action against him.
The Queensland state government has been trying to get rid of them for ages. One of their vans was getting around Cairns, where there were a lot of Japanese tourists, and it had written on the back, "Save a whale. Harpoon a Jap".
What brand of car is this?
Trying to leave Europe as soon as possible, would this work with a Peugeot 107 🤔🙂?
Awesome, I don't see why not
@@TonyFlorida Thank you so much 👍
Removing the backseat is a lifesaving solution
For sure!
This is a good idea for people with no house like me. Hehe......
𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙤𝙠 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚....𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡 ☺️
Great video drop the background music what a noise
Sorry about that
What is the make and model ?
Holden Spark
MAKE-DO! Thats what folks called this 75 years ago. Take what you already have and MAKE IT WORK.
Super cool
:)
Think it can be done with a Ford fiesta?
Yeah, I don't see why not. Gonna give it a try?
Have you ever sleep in your parked car in ideal running engine with AC on for whole night ?
No I haven't needed to. It was cool at night in Tasmania when I was there. Have you done that?
@@TonyFlorida
No,not even now.
Actually I will go solo with my self drive small swift vdi car for 20 thousands km apx for 120 days approx.
I will cover cold as well as hot areas. So I think of AC and Hot air for the whole night when I sleep in my parked car keeping engine ideal running condition .
Is that a Chevy spark 😍😍😍
The make is a Holden and the model might be Spark.
Those T 2 x4's what is that end piece ?
It's called a lift off hinge
He's just showing off how cute he is ...
Great 📹❗‼❗ liked👍 and subscribed 📩
Smart way to turn a small hatchback into a camper
:)
Seems feasible with low budget. But where's the toilet ?
Haha good question. Public toilets if you're lucky. The wilderness otherwise 😉
Where is the toilet, big LOL. Someone have newer been in the great outdoors. :)
The bush that's the toilet
The bed setup looks like a bit too much work, in my opinion. But maybe I'm just lazy.
It's a bit of a setup, you're right. But I just love how compact it is
Is that a chevrolet beat??
Nah, it's a Holden Spark
or.....you just take a small tent. Much easier
What Typ of car is it?
Check the description
I have a chevy spark 2014 and trying to recreate this if anyone could help me please with the items i would need and the process thank you!!!!
This was actually a rental from www.wickedcampers.com/. Perhaps you can reach out to them for advice
What about clothes? I don't see any luggage..
I had my 40L backpack inside the wooden container at night or on top while driving
Great
It's an esky 🥳🥳🥳🥳
:)
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
🙏
What.??? No running water in a tiny car. Deal breaker😮
Homeless people everywhere are envious.
Haha 🤣
That's a maxipad.
It sure is!
Back stheets
Amy Winehouse 😢💚
Yep, cool decal
Hello. I AM TRYING TO REACH YOU OVER SOCIAL MEDIA BUT IT SEEMS YOU HAVE NOT LOGGED IN SINCE A LOT OF TIME. CHECK Twitter / Instagram Thanks :)
Just buy a ⛺