Converting my Cube into a Camper
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- I built out a minivan camper in 2021 and traveled the country, now I'm starting a new build in my 2011 Nissan Cube.
It's going to be a bit of a challenge to make such a small car a functional camper, but I think it will be fun figuring it out! I'll be posting updates on the build over the next few months, and then taking this new little camper into the mountains for the summer!
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Try a hammock All you have to do is knot the ends and put knot outside of top of front passenger door close door, then at back same on top of back door close door. During day just open front door and throw it to the back. The space you gain is unbelievable. Enjoy your channel.
woohoo.. on the way... you'll need to create new music for this vehicle.. lol kidding.. maybe... anyhow.. going to catch up on the other videos now... thanks again for still being there.. btw... amazing your confidence level now, after gained so much experience from the van.. there's hope for any others still working out the details before jumping in..... :)
Haha, I feel like I learned a lot just going for it with the minivan. 🤣 Trial by fire or however the saying goes.
And I do think I'll record some new music to start adding in!
Nothing but positivity, new builds are always exciting and challenging! Looking forward to seeing your journey, best of luck!
Can’t wait! I struggle with my 2004 Buick Rendevous, my camper (ha), as it’s not as wide nor as long as a minivan. Of course it’s not as big as a transit or van. I have about six x 4 feet to work with if back seats are out- no space below anywhere and no roof rack. I need some help!
It can be tricky in a small car. But it's doable for sure!! At least you can lay out with the 6ft of room.
Good to see you again Ian!👍. We're all looking forward to the new build and your adventures. Thank you for sharing. Safe travels.👍😳🤗🎶
I'm glad to be back doing some TH-cam videos!
Wow ! Great look forward to the build!
Thank you!! I'm looking forward to working on it!
Good to see you have decided to keep the channel going, I think you have what it takes, looking forward to it!!!
Thank you, that's actually really encouraging to hear!
I'm going to go all in for at least a few months this summer. 🤣 Working on getting my drone license and everything. Hahahaha
@@IanODonnell Awesome!!!
Looking forward to seeing how this build progresses. I have considered doing something similar with a Chevy HHR panel van.
I honestly think just about any vehicle can be turned into a small camper. Some obviously are much better than others, but I feel like the ability to get out and travel in your vehicle is available to just about everyone!
I took my back seat out altogether. When I encountered the uneven floor underneath, I created a vinyl beanbag to lay over the floor and filled it with wood pellets. I then cut two 3/4 inch form-fitting plywood pieces covered with trunk liner fabric and joined with a piano hinge so it could be removed easily. On top of that I placed a custom-cut one piece heavy outdoor mat with rubber on the bottom and a very durable synthetic fabric texturized top. (They are used as doormats in smaller sizes.) The result is very stable and turns my Cube into a mini van suitable for transporting anything. I don't miss the back seat at all.
The building man is back! Looking forward seeing how it turns out ! Going from a rectangle to a cube! Brave! Haha
Hahaha, just a different shape 😂 Get ready for some mediocre carpentry skills!! Hahaha
This is going to be interesting! Looking forward to it 😊
Yeah, I think it will be fun hahaha.
Haven't seen any cube builds. Looking forward to watching the progress. Good idea about connecting with Jackery. Doesn't hurt to try.
I've seen plenty in small hatchback cars. So I'm sure it's doable. It's basically just going to be a place to sleep and then store stuff though , Hahaha.
Hopefully Jakery will be interested in doing a partnership, it would save a little and be a cool thing to do in general!
Hey Ian! Don't forget to change the CVT fluid every 30K miles (as stipulated in every Nissan Service and Maintenance Guide)! My 2011 cube is still going strong with almost 200K miles on the odometer and its original CVT!!! Long live the wonderful Z12 cube!!!
Hi there! I didn't get notifications that you were still doing your channel. I came across the fact you were still doing this when I was cleaning up TH-cam groups I am or used to follow. Now to play catch up over the next few days. This is going to be interesting seeing how you do your conversion.
Good stuff Ian! Glad you’re doing another “project” 😄 Looking forward to seeing how you organize the Cube Camper! I think it’ll help van-lifers with vehicles - other than vans 💜.
I hope it does too! I'm sure similar ideas could be applied to a Kia soul for example.
@@IanODonnell yes!!
Yes!!! Keep safe, Sir!!
Thank you!!!
Looking forward to your build Ian. I have a Kia Soul that I want to do a no build build. I'm hoping to get some good info from you since we have similar vehicle designs I think. Thanks so much for sharing.
I hope it helps too!! The Kia Soul is a good one fore camper cars!!
We have a cube looking forward to more videos. By the way the cube is beautiful,simplicity at its finest.
Yeah, I like. It's funny looking car though for sure hahaha.
Hmmmm, interesting.... Don't forget the bear spray.... Mine is still sitting undone and needing mechanical work... New plan is to do the bourbon trail in Kentucky in late spring...
Always have the bear spray hahaha.
Sorry to hear you're having some mechanical issues, that's never fun.
I'm intrigued.
Haha, I think it will be a fun project. Hopefully it is interesting to watch too!
Dude my 2010 cube is 10k away from hitting 300k miles... they go forever! & YESSSS it is the coolest car!!!!
A bit smaller then the van, but exciting at the same time. Great videos 👍
I think it'll be fun to figure out
Thanks for documenting this Ian. Us Cubist campers are a rare breed. I'm converting mine now and I was wondering what exact model of window covers you used here. I'm having trouble find the correct ones. I'm also curious if they held up well. The whole stick on thing seems flimsy. Thank you!
Thanks for checking it out. I feel like just owning a cube puts you in an exclusive club hahaha. But a camper cube is a very exclusive club 😂
itelleti 4pcs Outside Mount Dark Smoke Sun/Rain Guard Front+Rear Tape-On Auto Window Visors For 09-14 Nissan Cube www.amazon.com/dp/B0834BQP8L/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WX07V4ASNV8X1VWJTR0M?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
That's what I used. The stick on seams to work really well, so I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure the area that it sticks on is good and clean.
I'd love to see your build when it's done! Good luck with it!
@@IanODonnell Ah, thanks Ian! It actually says 'not available' but just seeing the correct name of the item (rain guard) allowed me to find what seems to be the only one in existence in Canada (literally the last one in stock at a Vancouver Nissan dealership), so THANK YOU! Will send a link to my build video when it's ready! Cheers
I am interested to see how you get this sorted. What is the headroom like in the Cube compared to the van? Will you have to make your bed lower in this one, or is the headroom still about the same, or maybe even more?
I'll have to measure once I get the backseat out and have a better idea of the floor space, but there's a lot of headroom in the cube. Probably a little bit more then I had in the van.
Good job Ian, looking forward to this one.
Not sure about a downgrade, it’s a different beast. It’ll be interesting to see what you feel you need, and to read the comments, always a laugh.
Funny you’ve decided you want smaller and I just camped out in my hot tent which happens to be the biggest tent I’ve ever owned, a nice change from my bike packing tent for real, warmer too!
Cheers from Canada
Hahaha, thanks for watching. I didn't really choose to go smaller, it's just a vehicle I already had. 🤣 I'd love to build out a bigger camper one day, but I also think it's kind of cool to work with what you have!
I bet your new tent feels like a mansion compared to a tent pack on a bike. Haha.
Speaking of which, I plan to strap a bike and kayak to this cube and take it into the mountains with me. You might have to give me some biking tips, hahaha.
@@IanODonnell a bike for sure, I’ve never stopped riding a bike, from 4 years old, I’ll be 60 next month, ask away :)
A Cube! That’s gonna be a bit of a challenge.🙂
Yeah, it's on the small side hahaha. It will be a fun challenge though.
Hey Ian - I look forward to your new build and adventures! If I might offer a suggestion, if you're gonna go with a power station setup you might want to check out Bluetti. It's higher quality than Jackery, has about 7 times more life cycles and generally is less expensive per watt than Jackery. 😎
I'll check it out! Still think I'll reach out and see if Jacky is interested in sponsoring though. If they're willing to send me one for free in exchange for a video review then I'm all about it. 🤣🤣🤣
But if not, I'll definitely keep what you suggesting in mind!!
Actually, I just looked it up. These are some solid deals, and I really like the design. Has way more outputs as well to plug in.
@@IanODonnell Yep - if you can get a Jackery for free that's the way to go.
Similar here. Sold my Dodge Grand Caravan camper and got a Kia Soul. Thinking about how to sleep in it. I can install platform in rear and feet go between the front seats or I can try for diagonal
Yeah, the Kia soul and Cube are very similar in design. Let me know what bed design you end up going with
@@IanODonnell I will. Leaning “feet between seats” option. I don’t want to remove anything. Looking at window/car hop trays and holders to use small stove on. Lots of interesting car organizers on WM. Also going with curtains instead of covers. Considering sticking curtains to strips of strong Velcro above Windows. Or Maybe running some cord around the upper perimeter for curtains or hanging things. Been enjoying your adventures!
@@nboothful one thing about velcro, if you stick it directly on the window sometimes the heat will melt it and eventually it will fall off. So if you go with the velcro route just a heads up. (I learned that the hard way hahaha)
And I think feet between the front seats is probably a good way to go.
Might be difficult to build storage around if you go for the diagonal approach. But who knows!!
Did you finish the cube?
Do these have a flat floor in the second row footwell like an Element?
I'm not sure about the Element, but it is flat on the floor where your feet would be in the back seat.
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