SUV Camper Conversion / Beginning to End (?) / Toyota Highlander
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2021
- 2012 Toyota Highlander SUV Conversion, Beginning to End (?)
Fun project so far. Proof of concept for extended overnights, travel and remote working....
In an effort to work with what I've got, I did this. Check it out!
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I have seen a lot of SUV camper conversion and I have to say I love yours. It is simple and you have all the stuff you need and the sleeping area is roomy, great job!
"Doable and possible." Thanks for the encouragement and sharing.
Great job! You did what you needed and got on the road!
Honestly? It looked like you made a Toyota Highlander into a teardrop trailer only THIS teardrop trailer has an engine and a steering wheel!
Bravo!
This is such an awesome set up! 👏🏼
I love how you lived with it and built it as you felt it made sense!!! super smart.
Love the shelving ideas! And the day vs night options.
Ooow I really like that chair. It looks very comfortable
Really liked how you showed step by step and how your build changed along the way. 🙏🏻
Nice rig. Tri-fold in the roof box really frees up the space. Too many people squeeze these massive beds into a tiny space and all they really have is a gigantic bed....😉
I have a 2000 RX300 and I've been thinking of retro-fitting just like this for a while. Nice job and good luck!
Fantastic build❤ looks great and cozy
Nice set up, I’m thinking of doing something like that, thanks for sharing your experience 😊
I love this. I just got a highlander and I think I’m going to try to do this this week!
Invest in some folding solid TV trays. I love them as cooking tables, prep tables, computer table. You can cut the legs to fit into the suv.
Great set up!
Just discovered your channel! Loved this idea, thanks for sharing! ✌ 🙏 ❤
Nice job. Gave me some ideas for my build.
Great Job! Thanks for the insight.
I liked the video. I would seriously consider doing this to my Highlander.
awesome build loved it. God bless you.
Great advice 👍 Looks Good 👍
Loving it bro good work
Looks great! Simple lines
Not bad at all Sir.. easy camp any where... 🌝🌝
Thanks for this video!
I wanna go here!
Love this! I just got an older Highlander and am inspired to camp convert...thanks for walking us through your process. Looks great! PS...if you have time could you share the link for the tri-fold mattress? Thank you in advance.
I'm pretty happy w this mattress!
www.amazon.com/Olee-Sleep-Tri-Folding-Memory-Topper/dp/B0742B6F1H?pd_rd_w=mr213&pf_rd_p=ee521540-07c2-4687-9605-13c98e32ab2c&pf_rd_r=KJTN8GXCRQHCY4MKS09P&pd_rd_r=4aaade96-519d-4548-9a26-4acf0f04382f&pd_rd_wg=m5VlE&pd_rd_i=B0742B6F1H&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_72_t
Brilliant putting the mattress on the roof! Never would have thought of that. Thanks for making this video. I'm trying to figure out how to get a toilet in there, even just a bucket to use during the night (old lady here up every couple hours LOL). Maybe remove the front passenger seat? And was thinking you could more easily use the front seats if instead of using a curtain, you used black window covers, so nobody could see in?
Great inspiration
Nice conversion! Thanks for sharing. One question -would you please share a link to the ceiling lights shown in the video? I noticed that they didn't flicker as LED lights usually do. Thanks in advance.
Nice build
i really like your build. oi also liked the fact you ween't afrid to change youir mind half way thru.
Beautiful 😎😍🤘
great job... i am considering a 2006 hybrid highlander. and saw your setup.. very nice.. i will be a little restrained due to the hybrid battery but liking the idea of increased mpg ( esp with current issues) like the teapot whistle in the outdoors... awesome
I have a 2007 HiHy. Good luck finding one right now! FWIW, the battery is under the 2nd row seats, so would not change the layout of this design from the floor up (would only take up some of the underfloor area forward of the brace between the rear shock towers).
@@MarcillaSmith i just found one with 98000 miles on it!!! true costs are higher than i would like but it seems to run well and is all complete... just change out the stereo with bluetooth and a back up cam and its good to go the hybrid battery seems to charge well also! now to find a rack and awning, some solar and a fridge, and it is ready for the summer!
Does the hybrid highlander have climate control like the Prius does?
@@brandonmedina5071 no it is not as climate functional as the prius... maybe toyota should make a lifted AWD prius right???
How did you do your cooking setup? How is that piece of wood, with the stove on it, not falling off? Thanks for your tips on this!!
Awesome!!!👠🚌👠
Nice job! My 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has a similar layout. What mattress do you have for your adventures?
That's an awesome build. I'm curious, how much length do you have from the back of the front seats to the rear hatch? It looks huge!
It is about 6' front to rear, 3' tire well to tire well and about 3'5" top to bottom. It is small, but if you pack less it is actually roomy "enough". The pics make it look a little bigger,,,,
That's pretty cool, I am going to go look at a Highlander today for this same reason. I was wondering if there would be a drawback to putting the bed platform higher up to get it closer to the side? Great job!
My consideration/want was for headroom. But there is room to build it over the wheel well
Thanks for that video, how many inches do you have. Before to put the bed platform,from floor and top ,
Great job! Love to see the different iterations and prototypes. What is the height between the plywood on the floor up to the ceiling? I would like to know how I could fit a bike in there.
Good question. 38 inches. I could think of a couple ways to fit a bike in there. I crammed my vibe cruiser back there last week. But thought a rear hitch mount bike rack would probably be most optimal.
@@AHumanEndeavor this is good news! By simply removing the front wheel, my bike is 36" high exactly. It will safely fit inside the car. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.
@@AHumanEndeavor I was watching a video by Broken and Coastal's channel and he has a great bike mount. Forget the brand, but it's upright and has a swingaway arm. And you can attach other things to it besides just bikes. Very cool.
Nice build! What piece of the build did you use to convert to a cooking stand at the back of your car
I used an extra piece then I would use it to separate the main area from a loose items/storage space. Truth be told, on my last trip to Montana I didn't even use that extended piece. I wound up using the rear space of the vehicle as is and it worked great for cooking etc...
Would you able to sit in without banging head on roof? For me that’s must have feature in van life
Its such a shame that the floor isnt all the way flat beck to front
Seats in a minivan pop right out... couple latches..
not in the new Sienna unfortunately.
I caught a glimpse of a blue rhino propane tank. Hope it was for home use, if for Van Yikes! Ask why are all RV n trailers are attached outside. See you cooking with a good size propane. This was mentioned not just for you but those who are starting their builds. Gma in me comes out on this stuff llololol
That is a 5 gal blue water container. I cook w small propane canisters and not inside the vehicle.
If I do this I’m going all summer months no rent
is that you on the guitar?
Yep
Plz explain more about the front and side curtains
czcams.com/video/b2oZlms6GrY/video.html
For the windows and used 2 panels of blackbout curtains w this rod www.target.com/p/28-34-48-34-single-curtain-rod-white-room-essentials-8482/-/A-11098576?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000023621486&CPNG=PLA_Home%2BDecor%2BShopping_Brand_Competitor%7CHome%2BDecor_Ecomm_Home&adgroup=SC_Home%2BDecor&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=m&location=1014524&targetid=pla-323070238024&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjo2JBhCRARIsAFG667W70UawIOv143rK-35qqsuCWPFVBog7i1TpyVhvNQDz-shl8U9rAUIaAhgSEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds attached to hangers behind front seats
@@AHumanEndeavor thanks
czcams.com/video/J6uDnWJWtwM/video.html. The step by step video I watched for removing the seats
Looks a bit vertically cramped
Obviously? It's an SUV, not a high top van, RV, or an apartment. By definition it is always going to be vertically cramped. Think of these vehicles more as hard-sided tents for sleeping and with a few more comforts that you are intended to live out of.