You’ve given me a lot to think about now.Of all the people on the internet doing this sort of thing, your post is one of the better ones. It hadn’t occurred to me that I could do it in an SUV. How much headroom is there from the top of the bed to the ceiling? When my window insulation panels are turned shiny-side-in, it’s like a disco dance party for 2! Naturally, keep an eye out for the normal mechanical issues on an Estima as you would when purchasing any vehicle. Be great to see.

I will be taking my platform bed out frequentlyGreat idea! There are also SUV camper conversions and car camper […][…] vehicle, I’d highly recommend a small camper van, a minivan like a Chevy Astro camper, or a small SUV camper like a Honda Element. She worked in radio news for 15 years before a massive layoff in 2016. I’ve been thinking about covering my SUV to a campervan like you did.

As an economical way to save money as I travel on short adventures on my own. Sometimes I’ll have to adjust it slightly before sleeping if I’ve been on a bumpy road, though. I was wondering if you have had any issues with that, as if you get a flat, would it be accessible to get it out with everything on top of it? Alternatively, you can buy carpet and even staple it to the plywood. Any advice for finding free, “safe” spots to park overnight? Or don’t, but I did.Time to start thinking about your design. Buy an SUV camper conversion kit. I want a van. *This also subscribes you to The Wayward Home newsletter We won't send you spam. It’s the best. ✊️I’m converting my Nissan Quest into a camper also.

to give yourself some space to hang out outside of the vehicle?Hey Steve! The first step of our conversion project was to come up with a layout and brainstorm some SUV camper ideas that fit all of our needs.

And did you put any extra “legs” under the top portion of the board where the hinge is or just under the main larger pirtion? Nope, no issues with the hinge folding up– the weight of it was enough to keep it down. I don’t have any tools and am an hour away from the Home Depot, so I would so appreciate knowing your exact measurements, since we have the exact same vehicle!
I’m pretty sure 1/2″ plywood on 2×4 posts would have sufficed. !You did an awesome job! The spacious interior allows us to easily sleep inside on a road that is eliminating the need to find hotels. This is really meant for bike baskets, but it fits Mine is a 3-inch-deep Full, but you can go even higher and wider if you like. I didn’t, but you definitely could rig something pretty easily! Thanks and happy travels!Hey Sarah! One question I’ve been trying to figure out an answer to is dealing with temperatures.

We were recently discussing the idea of me car camping at truck stops.

Some of our “must have” requirements were:-a semi-enclosed bed platform-a fridge-a solar shower-a ceiling fan for hot summer days-extra storage for clothing, food and my travel gear You could probably get a clip fan–– my concern would just be making sure you had it mounted securely so it didn’t fall on you during the night.Is the Platform a must? I did something remarkably similar but in my old subaru legacy (i.e. What are the specs on the plywood you used?Just 3/4in plywood– beyond that, not sure on specs.

I have on in my Honda Element.Thanks Erin ,I was actually looking for someone that had done this to a SUV in great detail but not until you .i really like what you did so simple but looks comfy .We have a 2004 Cadillac SUV going to use your system can’t wait …I had an adventure in 2009.

Your SUV camper conversion is complete. Usually I pull the foam up, fold the hinge, and then fold the foam under the entire platform. Would the Relectix and parking in the shade be enough to keep cool during hot summers? See more ideas about Camper, Camper conversion, Car camper. Better to do it right than to be off on the measurements. I just posted some more photos with dimensions listed on the photos themselves for clarity. The Pilot looks like it’ll make a great camper.am curious about the conversion – have a Subaru Outback 2011 and bought it because it was big enough to sleep in, but have not moved forward on it yet – am curious about bug protection, ventilation (side windows and sunroof) and what happens when it is raining (and warm…so want to keep windows open) any advice would be welcome on those aspects. The kitchen in this SUV conversion kit comes with a 2-burner stove, 20-liters of drinking water, a sink, table and a storage area. My question is; I have read that bears will break into a car to get at the food. Used card board cut outs to block windows. The biggest concern for me sleeping in my car is privacy. This is the simplest solution we could find for an SUV camper conversion.So, after reading this post, are you ready to turn your SUV into a camper? After reading another reader’s comments about ventilation, I’m wondering if one could create a screen to fit into/over the sunroof when open… you’ve got my mental wheels turning!Hey Meg! Very well done. If your back seats fold down flat, skip this step. Thanks for the reply! There are all sorts of roomy vehicles on the market that are perfect for sleeping and storing camping gear.Here are our top picks for SUVs to convert into a camper:A DIY SUV camper conversion like the Toyota Rav 4 in the above photo will be the most affordable choice.

This camper interior kit features innovative slide-out drawers for a sleek outdoor campervan kitchen. That’s all that was needed for clothing. Kristin has written articles about alternative living published in Good Housekeeping, Business Insider, Marie Claire, SF Gate and The Bold Italic, among others.

Just wondering if I need to invest in a locking cooler and keep it outside at night. Now check your email for the boondocking starter kit!There was an error submitting your subscription. I think I’m going to go with heavy duty plastic shelving vs. plywood for the bed platform, due to the weight and ease of assembly/disassembly. Love it!