God. I want a sequoia. I’m still in college full time and working full time. Trying to save up money for one just like yours, but it seems like they only keep getting more expensive. And then I still have to pay for school out of pocket. Man. Early adult life sucks lol! I’ll do what I can to make engineering school worth it!!
Hello random person, I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I really hope things work out for you and I hope your finals this term are easy. Anyway, keep on living random internet stranger, I'm rooting for ya!
Desire is the root of all sorrow, as per Buddha. Focus on your school and lead a Zen existence till the real money rolls in. Meanwhile sketch out your mods in drawings and when you get that fabled car, you will be set to go. The one that you want which is too expensive, will be up for sale at less than half price. So it pays to wait. Never buy a new car! Everything is better the second time around - car, house, spouse, rescued dog, etc.
You got this! You’re right. It’s difficult but be creative you can figure it out. Watching these videos help me. I will be living in my car soon and I was so depressed until I saw these videos.
I’m also in college full time my man, I took out a loan to buy mine. Absolutely don’t recommend that, but I needed something to get me reliably back and forth the 5 hour trip to school and 5 hour trip home several times a year whilst hauling all my stuff. Found a low miles but kinda rusty 2005 with only 165k on it for 7k. Absolutely no regrets however. Needed something to let me put my high mileage turbo Subaru to rest after putting me thru $8k in repairs in the last 5 years and something that would carry me into my next phase of life with a job and home ownership and maybe even a family in the coming years after graduation in the spring of ‘24. Stay on the grind with school, pinch some pennies and save up to pay 1/2 the truck and pay 1/2 on a loan from family or from your bank and use that to build a line of credit that will be useful later. You got this brother!
Gotta have an appreciation for the fact that the width between the rear fenders inside is almost exactly 48 inches. Perfect for a 4x8ft plywood piece with some shaved off the end!
To think, a year ago I was going to sell my 01 Sequoia ( only word I know that has all aeiou) because I had a 2011 Mercedes ML 350 which was running great - Well about 2 months ago my Mercedes timing chain went bad (mechanic wants 10k to fix it) We now heavily depend on the 01 Sequoia - Hate to admit sold my 86 Land Cruiser after having 25 years - Life's regrets. Life goes on.
Could you please provide all of the measurements of the platform, like how you cut them, and which size plywood you used, you said something in the video but than you cut that again so could you please clarify on that
Your Toy has 300,000 miles! I got 2003 Toy Highlander that had 230,xxx miles! U just convinced me that it's possible for my Toy to do another 70,000 miles! Now I'm thinking about take the back seat out and make the bed just like U did! Thanks.
Great inexpensive conversion ideas. Love the rear pull drawers and front hinged compartment under mattress-really nice and well thought out! Helps to be a good carpenter, which you seem to be!
Just bought a 2007 4wd one owner with 220k and can't wait to do this to the back of mine! New SUB! Great channel. Can't wait to spend the next year turning it into my full time overlanding vehicle! Great ideas from your channel!
Great Video, Very informative. Plan on building similar style, might add side access or or side drawers to front storage compartments, also might add support for the drawers to use them as a table when pulled out
Handle on front storage and maybe a way to lock so you can see it back and lounge. Great engineering. I put couple quilted water proof bed liners on 2 jumbo dog beds. Memory foam. Very comfy as well
Sweet! Thanks for the the suggestion! The weather is getting cold here, so I'm planning to get cracking on more things i want to do this spring. I have all the plumbing stuff for the rooftop shower, and the curtains. Thanks for following man!
They’re awesome!!! I have one on each side in the door, and I used them a lot when I was building my roof rack. I’m sure I will use them a lot for accessing cargo up on top of the rig. Thanks for watching! Make sure and subscribe for more 1st gen upgrade videos! Cheers
Fantastic conversion! Could you please let me know what mattress that is and where I could buy one? I've watched a bunch of these videos to get ideas for our conversion and that is my fave mattress I've come across
That is a sweet set up! I especially like to storage near the seat. I have an 03 as well (just not 4wd). I use it a lot for fishing and this set up would be perfect. Guess I have to dust off the pouches.
Supremo!!! May I ask what type of wax for the depots? So looking to do something like this. I grew up in school bus with VW bus on top. My pops made it with the help of his welder friends.
I just somehow accidentally found your channel. I just bought a 2003 4x4 Limited Sequoia about a month ago with the plans of turning it into my Overland vehicle. Im also planning on building a bed platform with storage underneath. Nice work man. And sweet Sequoia! Where do you live?
Awesome! So I have two channels. This one is moreso for automotive diy stuff, my other one is handyman diy stuff. Please subscribe to it as well! Man sequoias are beasts, and they are extremely reliable. I’m going to have some videos coming out with installing rock sliders soon, outdoor shower, front and rear bumpers, winch, etc.. so stay tuned! I’m in Salt Lake City, Ut. You?
@@wasatchmotoco No worries. I did. Bought it, put a lift on it, built a bed platform...and been camping like crazy. Love it. Im out in Sacramento now, but I am very familiar with Salt Lake. I grew up about 2hrs away from there in Rock Springs, Wy. Love that area. Keep up the great work with the channel!
@@derekmilligan thanks bro! I’ve been out of town so kind of posting remotely but come October I plan on taking it on some more camping adventures! Cheers
I just bought a 02 Sequoia 4x4 and i camp a lot, i would love to do this but i also need the back seats for daily driving, i wish there was a halfway solution, like made of a lighter material wich could be put in and out more easily.
Awesome man. Thanks for the support!! I do have some sweet caps and stickers. :) Message me on Instagram, Wasatch Moto Overland and I’ll get you more info on that 👍🏽
you did a fantastic job.. my preference to the front section storage, I'd get some hardware like in the kitchen drawers so both the side pullouts wouldn't fall off when opening them and getting to the storage save having to lift it, heck I don't know lol still fantastic job there!
Thank you so much! We are taking it camping next week so I’m excited to try it out. I put some wood blocking on the top of the drawers so they keep them from falling out. I’ll show that in the next video. My plan is to put struts on the front storage and a handle on both sides. Remember to subscribe to both of my channels as they both have helpful videos! Cheers
Good morning! My daughter is home from Colorado and we want to build this for her 2003 Sequoia, without the truck here. Any chance you know the dimensions of the box you built, including where the hinge is placed? Many thanks!
I removed one third row seat and am installing one 48" drawer. I have a trifolding top that allows access to the third row. My question is, how the hell can we anchor this mofo down? The seat mounts will interfere with the drawer (unless you waste space giving clearance). Was thinking U bolts to the seat mounts, embed the nut in the wood and cut the excess. Any ideas out there?
@@FullPcGamer here you go. This one was just a super cheap one, it worked really well as a basket for carrying items. I built an all aluminum rack last week that can hold a rooftop tent and boxes/awning etc. I’ll have more videos coming out on that. But here is the link you requested. It was only $150. www.ebay.com/itm/64-Universal-Roof-Rack-w-Extension-Cargo-SUV-Top-Luggage-Carrier-Basket-Holder-/322879736826?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Do you mean the platform? I think my box was right at 6 ft long. So plenty of space to sleep comfortably. And the mattress is a queen. I should do a video with some exact measurements. Thanks for watching!
Milliard Full Tri Folding Mattress with Washable Cover (75 inches x 52 inches x 4 inches) www.amazon.com/dp/B00W67PAPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_YCu8e7HIi2lrR
They continue to go up in value but yes I think I paid 4K for mine, granted that was 6 years ago, but I see them on Facebook and ksl for as low as 5k. They may be in higher demand here in Utah though.
Love your channel, love your content, but the music is driving me nuts! Its a HUGE irritant. I can't watch this tonight. My head is buzzing 30 secs into this droning 'music' noise. No one likes music except deaf people. Unsubscribed.
God. I want a sequoia. I’m still in college full time and working full time. Trying to save up money for one just like yours, but it seems like they only keep getting more expensive. And then I still have to pay for school out of pocket. Man. Early adult life sucks lol! I’ll do what I can to make engineering school worth it!!
Hello random person, I just wanted to give you some encouragement. I really hope things work out for you and I hope your finals this term are easy. Anyway, keep on living random internet stranger, I'm rooting for ya!
Desire is the root of all sorrow, as per Buddha. Focus on your school and lead a Zen existence till the real money rolls in. Meanwhile sketch out your mods in drawings and when you get that fabled car, you will be set to go. The one that you want which is too expensive, will be up for sale at less than half price. So it pays to wait. Never buy a new car! Everything is better the second time around - car, house, spouse, rescued dog, etc.
Just got a clean and strong 02 sequoia for $5k
You got this! You’re right. It’s difficult but be creative you can figure it out. Watching these videos help me. I will be living in my car soon and I was so depressed until I saw these videos.
I’m also in college full time my man, I took out a loan to buy mine. Absolutely don’t recommend that, but I needed something to get me reliably back and forth the 5 hour trip to school and 5 hour trip home several times a year whilst hauling all my stuff. Found a low miles but kinda rusty 2005 with only 165k on it for 7k. Absolutely no regrets however. Needed something to let me put my high mileage turbo Subaru to rest after putting me thru $8k in repairs in the last 5 years and something that would carry me into my next phase of life with a job and home ownership and maybe even a family in the coming years after graduation in the spring of ‘24. Stay on the grind with school, pinch some pennies and save up to pay 1/2 the truck and pay 1/2 on a loan from family or from your bank and use that to build a line of credit that will be useful later. You got this brother!
Gotta have an appreciation for the fact that the width between the rear fenders inside is almost exactly 48 inches. Perfect for a 4x8ft plywood piece with some shaved off the end!
To think, a year ago I was going to sell my 01 Sequoia ( only word I know that has all aeiou) because I had a 2011 Mercedes ML 350 which was running great - Well about 2 months ago my Mercedes timing chain went bad (mechanic wants 10k to fix it) We now heavily depend on the 01 Sequoia - Hate to admit sold my 86 Land Cruiser after having 25 years - Life's regrets. Life goes on.
Could you please provide all of the measurements of the platform, like how you cut them, and which size plywood you used, you said something in the video but than you cut that again so could you please clarify on that
Your Toy has 300,000 miles! I got 2003 Toy Highlander that had 230,xxx miles! U just convinced me that it's possible for my Toy to do another 70,000 miles! Now I'm thinking about take the back seat out and make the bed just like U did! Thanks.
Thanks! I’m glad it inspired you :) do it!
The 4.7 will run for almost ever if taken care of. Timing belt is the only real major concern make sure it’s been changed
Great inexpensive conversion ideas. Love the rear pull drawers and front hinged compartment under mattress-really nice and well thought out! Helps to be a good carpenter, which you seem to be!
Just bought a 2007 4wd one owner with 220k and can't wait to do this to the back of mine! New SUB! Great channel. Can't wait to spend the next year turning it into my full time overlanding vehicle! Great ideas from your channel!
Wow! This is the best SUV camper build I've seen yet! Super cool!
Great Video, Very informative. Plan on building similar style, might add side access or or side drawers to front storage compartments, also might add support for the drawers to use them as a table when pulled out
I have a 2001 Sequoia, and I'm thinking about doing something similar. Thanks for the inspo!
Handle on front storage and maybe a way to lock so you can see it back and lounge. Great engineering. I put couple quilted water proof bed liners on 2 jumbo dog beds. Memory foam. Very comfy as well
Sweet! Thanks for the the suggestion! The weather is getting cold here, so I'm planning to get cracking on more things i want to do this spring. I have all the plumbing stuff for the rooftop shower, and the curtains. Thanks for following man!
I was thinking struts on the front storage, and then maybe once it is up, a strip of wood on a hing that will lock it in that position. I like it..
Great job. I have one of those steps on the way right now.
They’re awesome!!! I have one on each side in the door, and I used them a lot when I was building my roof rack. I’m sure I will use them a lot for accessing cargo up on top of the rig. Thanks for watching! Make sure and subscribe for more 1st gen upgrade videos! Cheers
The detachable step is a really cool gadget! Nice job on your build, man!
Fantastic conversion! Could you please let me know what mattress that is and where I could buy one? I've watched a bunch of these videos to get ideas for our conversion and that is my fave mattress I've come across
I just bought a 2006 tree 🌳 and want to do the exact same thing....Great video thanks for posting...
That is a sweet set up! I especially like to storage near the seat. I have an 03 as well (just not 4wd). I use it a lot for fishing and this set up would be perfect. Guess I have to dust off the pouches.
Awesome work! How tall are you? and how long is your bed? Is it comfortable?
Supremo!!! May I ask what type of wax for the depots? So looking to do something like this. I grew up in school bus with VW bus on top. My pops made it with the help of his welder friends.
I just somehow accidentally found your channel. I just bought a 2003 4x4 Limited Sequoia about a month ago with the plans of turning it into my Overland vehicle. Im also planning on building a bed platform with storage underneath. Nice work man. And sweet Sequoia! Where do you live?
Awesome! So I have two channels. This one is moreso for automotive diy stuff, my other one is handyman diy stuff. Please subscribe to it as well! Man sequoias are beasts, and they are extremely reliable. I’m going to have some videos coming out with installing rock sliders soon, outdoor shower, front and rear bumpers, winch, etc.. so stay tuned! I’m in Salt Lake City, Ut. You?
I apologize I never saw this message for some reason. I hope you got to do what you wanted with your sequoia! I’m in slc, Ut
@@wasatchmotoco No worries. I did. Bought it, put a lift on it, built a bed platform...and been camping like crazy. Love it. Im out in Sacramento now, but I am very familiar with Salt Lake. I grew up about 2hrs away from there in Rock Springs, Wy. Love that area. Keep up the great work with the channel!
@@derekmilligan thanks bro! I’ve been out of town so kind of posting remotely but come October I plan on taking it on some more camping adventures! Cheers
Outstanding build
I just bought a 02 Sequoia 4x4 and i camp a lot, i would love to do this but i also need the back seats for daily driving, i wish there was a halfway solution, like made of a lighter material wich could be put in and out more easily.
Your grass looks so nice to lie down on
Can you please give me the link to that 12 volt fridge? that fits perfectly!
A nice inexpensive weekend get away, very well planned and executed!
Nice I have a 2002 Sequoia. Is that a full size bed or queen size mattress?
Now, this is what I am talking about!!
So much respect man. Thanks for making this video!! Love it gona make one very similar myself!!
Awesome man. Thanks for the support!! I do have some sweet caps and stickers. :) Message me on Instagram, Wasatch Moto Overland and I’ll get you more info on that 👍🏽
This is awesome! Any chance you happen to have written down all the dimensions of your cuts for someone to copy off of?
I don’t but I’m happy to do a video showing all the measurements of the box if that would be helpful?
@@wasatchmotoco YES! That would be awesome!
@@wasatchmotoco That would be rad. Thanks for sharing!
Very informative, thanks just starting a similar project 👍
Awesome bro. Looks like what I want to do.
you did a fantastic job.. my preference to the front section storage, I'd get some hardware like in the kitchen drawers so both the side pullouts wouldn't fall off when opening them and getting to the storage save having to lift it, heck I don't know lol still fantastic job there!
Thank you so much! We are taking it camping next week so I’m excited to try it out. I put some wood blocking on the top of the drawers so they keep them from falling out. I’ll show that in the next video. My plan is to put struts on the front storage and a handle on both sides. Remember to subscribe to both of my channels as they both have helpful videos! Cheers
Nice job man, I may copy that idea for my suv. Thanks
Sure thing!!! Happy the video was helpful for you. Make sure and subscribe for more car camping diy videos! Cheers
Good morning! My daughter is home from Colorado and we want to build this for her 2003 Sequoia, without the truck here. Any chance you know the dimensions of the box you built, including where the hinge is placed? Many thanks!
Really nice engineering
Good job David. Nice video also.
We have an 01, but was thinking ofvtlremoving 1 or both 2nd row seats for extra storage. Is that possible?
Would you happen to have the blueprint to the bed/storage ?
Great job 👏
Thanks! Make sure and subscribe to the channel for more car camping/overlanding videos! Cheers
Hey do you have any dimensions on what you used for your platform??
I removed one third row seat and am installing one 48" drawer. I have a trifolding top that allows access to the third row. My question is, how the hell can we anchor this mofo down? The seat mounts will interfere with the drawer (unless you waste space giving clearance). Was thinking U bolts to the seat mounts, embed the nut in the wood and cut the excess. Any ideas out there?
where did you get that front bumper bar at??? I have been looking for one, I have the exact same car!!!
Right on. I got it on Facebook. It was made by Destin. I now how a full custom bumper with winch on it
Love it!
very nice.perfect👍
Thank you! Hope the video was helpful :)
hey where did you get that grill guard? was it hard to install?
How well did the 1/2” support your weight? I am considering 1/2” over 3/4” for the sleeping platform.
It did perfectly fine! Not worth the extra weight in my opinion.
Do you have measurements?
Nice, what roof rack do you have on?
It’s homemade. Check out my other videos and you will see it 👍🏽
What’s the width of the drawers?
Wondering why you working on the street don't you have backyard
Can you link the roof rack?
Also do you recommend it?
@@FullPcGamer here you go. This one was just a super cheap one, it worked really well as a basket for carrying items. I built an all aluminum rack last week that can hold a rooftop tent and boxes/awning etc. I’ll have more videos coming out on that. But here is the link you requested. It was only $150.
www.ebay.com/itm/64-Universal-Roof-Rack-w-Extension-Cargo-SUV-Top-Luggage-Carrier-Basket-Holder-/322879736826?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
@@wasatchmotoco looking forward to the videos on that!
What's the dimension of the platform(height, width, length)?
I posted another video with all the dimensions. The thumbnail picture. has the rear drawers pulled out.
Nice!😁
Nice shirt
Got it from my old boss. 😏
How much feet your suv 🤔
Do you mean the platform? I think my box was right at 6 ft long. So plenty of space to sleep comfortably. And the mattress is a queen. I should do a video with some exact measurements. Thanks for watching!
Where’s the promised curtains?? 😆
They are coming!!! Stay tuned :)
What mattress was that?
Milliard Full Tri Folding Mattress with Washable Cover (75 inches x 52 inches x 4 inches) www.amazon.com/dp/B00W67PAPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_YCu8e7HIi2lrR
Here is the link. I highly recommend it. It’s excellent
where did you get that mattress?
The link is here in one of the comments. I got it off Amazon.
Now make the MG into a camper.
Sequoias are not terribly expensive.
They continue to go up in value but yes I think I paid 4K for mine, granted that was 6 years ago, but I see them on Facebook and ksl for as low as 5k. They may be in higher demand here in Utah though.
to hesvy build.
Love your channel, love your content, but the music is driving me nuts! Its a HUGE irritant. I can't watch this tonight. My head is buzzing 30 secs into this droning 'music' noise. No one likes music except deaf people. Unsubscribed.
Why didn't you install rails on the drawers?
What kind of roof rack is that?