Car Camper Corolla in the Rocky Mountains

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
  • #carcamping #vanlife #corolla
    He everyone,
    I just added a couple of things to the design - I've used it about 20 times now for a variety of trips or just to avoid paying for hotels, and it really has been great.
    Advice: spend time getting good bedding and you'll be a much happier person!

Komentáře • 48

  • @gappleton8255
    @gappleton8255 Před 26 dny

    I have a 17ft kayak mounted on top of my "Camperolla". It serves well as optional storage while driving or sleeping.

  • @duvessa2003
    @duvessa2003 Před 7 měsíci +2

    The tent is what makes the car V work. It’s a strategy; it’s not cheating. ✌🏻

  • @letthewookiewin5997
    @letthewookiewin5997 Před 4 měsíci

    I admire your resourcefulness in making a Corolla into a caRV! Love it

  • @overlnder9793
    @overlnder9793 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love it man. Great setup. I cannot wait to get back out there again.

  • @Victorylap-fy4ke
    @Victorylap-fy4ke Před 9 měsíci +3

    The Corolla I had was small compared to newer ones. I unbolted the passenger seat and removed it indoors and the backseat cushion. Then got a board to fit from the glovebox to the backseat. I padded it with the cushions from my sofa. I made reflectix shade covers for the windows. Depending on your car you might attach 2 legs with 2x2's cut to size to get a comfortable level. I drove across the country and was gone 6 week, but on the road for 3 weeks. When I got home I had driven 6700 miles solo. What I didn't plan for was not having radio and cell reception in the open-space areas. somedays for 7-8 hours, but hey the scenery was great.

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sounds like you had a good adventure along the way though - I've thought about taking out the front seat too, but I often go out fishing and it's good to have it open for a passenger. Might explore that for a longer trip though!

  • @Kad3nSJ
    @Kad3nSJ Před rokem +1

    Dude,, the coffee beans☕️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @paigeyelanich5740
    @paigeyelanich5740 Před rokem +3

    Thank you so much for posting these! Getting ready to do a similar conversion on my corolla and your videos have been so helpful

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching Paige, glad they've been useful for you!

    • @marashen
      @marashen Před 10 měsíci

      i hope you post your conversion too! im just trying to see what people do with their cars thanks

  • @ramonaneyrinck2292
    @ramonaneyrinck2292 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi. I live in Calgary, and im looking to turn my 2008 Ford Focus into a car camper. I love how you call your Car the CarV. So clever. Thank you for posting this video..its going to be so helpful. Im so glad i found a fellow Calgarian/Canadian.

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před 5 měsíci

      That's awesome - Yay another person from Calgary! Hope the build goes well for the Focus, they are pretty reliable and if it's a hatchback then I bet it has good room too! Hope to see you out there sometime!

  • @fionaludbrook8193
    @fionaludbrook8193 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the Rockies. though many years since I backpacked my way around Canada. I did two four week trips in my Carolla sedan least year, one up through central New South Wales, as far as the Queensland border, then back along the East coast of Australia and the second up through Central Australia. Camped at Uluru for a week and had a brilliant time exploring there. It even rained on the rock, so rare in the desert. Added 11,000 kms to the clock. Both trips were epic and the Carolla did not miss a beat. Happy camping and fishing!

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for the comment! That sounds like you’ve had some good trips! I’m hoping to make it either down to the states or up to the Yukon next!

  • @andymedina8235
    @andymedina8235 Před rokem

    Thank you for sharing👍

  • @coltonmoutdoors
    @coltonmoutdoors Před 2 měsíci

    i plan on doing something similar with my impreza, nice camper bro!

  • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
    @LeaveNoTrashBehind Před rokem +4

    Hey man good job on the 500 subs, I'm excited to see what you've done in this video.

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem +1

      Thanks friend! It was a good trip, lots of fun with the car!

    • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
      @LeaveNoTrashBehind Před rokem +1

      @@oliverking75
      That's awesome, I'm currently doing car camping with my cat.

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem +2

      @@LeaveNoTrashBehind Pets are awesome to have for the journey! Always in good company!

    • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
      @LeaveNoTrashBehind Před rokem

      @@oliverking75
      Definitely I gotta get my camera fixed so I can film my journey, the phone quality sucks. Also I have to get him a little harness and bed, and I gotta figure out his bathroom situation.

  • @ali-ic5kd
    @ali-ic5kd Před 10 měsíci

    Litttt. I can’t wait to do this

  • @khamtp42
    @khamtp42 Před 8 měsíci

    travel everywhere enjoy and safe money good jobs bro. i will start doing this soon with my car to

  • @marashen
    @marashen Před 10 měsíci +2

    do you still have the bottom carseat underneath your plywood?

  • @rat640
    @rat640 Před 10 měsíci

    Hello thanks for share video. How much tall are you if i can ask. And how much lenght is there for making bed in corolla? Thank you

  • @mojavedesertsonorandesert9531

    Like that cubby, perfect fit..👍

  • @jam_thagoat3283
    @jam_thagoat3283 Před rokem +1

    U could turn the cubby into a subwoofer box when ur done 🎶

  • @swedo.cinematography
    @swedo.cinematography Před 2 měsíci

    You look like Johnny Sins !!!

  • @jarjarkaneko
    @jarjarkaneko Před rokem

    Does your jackery work well with a one burner cook top? I'm thinking about getting the same one..

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem

      I think that they're awesome - I use mine around the house to for a bunch of other stuff too, definitely one of my favourite purchases to date

  • @realchinese2012
    @realchinese2012 Před 5 měsíci +1

    After the vacation when you go back to daily life, do you put your backseats back? Is it easy to put back?

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah super easy, it is only about 5 bolts, so once you take out the platform, it's just a matter of reattaching the seats. Takes me about 15 minutes or so.

    • @realchinese2012
      @realchinese2012 Před 5 měsíci

      @@oliverking75 Thank you for your answer. I'll do it on my own when I travel.

  • @jp6614
    @jp6614 Před rokem

    Looks like Kline River?

  • @alhajicktv
    @alhajicktv Před rokem

    👍

  • @christinesmith8330
    @christinesmith8330 Před rokem

    LoL got van home and three tents lol.

  • @crissgen
    @crissgen Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video how long is your bed space

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem +1

      Without the head board it's 66" and with it attached it extends to 78" - thanks for watching!

    • @crissgen
      @crissgen Před rokem

      @@oliverking75 ok thanks

    • @ramondariobaezfelipe1776
      @ramondariobaezfelipe1776 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@oliverking75Thanks for a very good video.
      I'm planning to camperize my '99 Toyota Camry, and your video gived to me some good ideas.
      I wish you have many good trips!!

  • @TRUTHandANSWERS
    @TRUTHandANSWERS Před 11 měsíci

    How tall are you?

  • @krystalwhite675
    @krystalwhite675 Před rokem +2

    Do you think this is sustainable for a full year of travel?

    • @oliverking75
      @oliverking75  Před rokem +2

      It could be depending on what you're able to tolerate - would be a good idea to have a tent with you for extra space when stopped. You may also need some insulation for colder climates, I'm in Canada so the winter would be tough.

  • @jrambo7495
    @jrambo7495 Před 4 měsíci

    I do you.

  • @salonjantzen
    @salonjantzen Před rokem

    You single? 😂

  • @raffaellocattaneo6418

    your camera work is a bit shakey