21 Year Old Builds an Amazing SUV Camper Conversion

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  • Jackery Explorer 1000 (Affilate Link) - www.jackery.com?aff=83
    Rebuilding this SUV Overlanding Camper into Luc's new full time home. Before this 4x4 FJ cruiser was rebuild Luc had lived inside for over a year. Through that experience living off grid in the truck camper, Luc decided that he wanted to start a rebuild. This truck bed camper has a bed room, tons of under storage, triple slide kitchen, closet, and a full Jackery Explorer 1000.
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Komentáře • 375

  • @lemaitrethemonk
    @lemaitrethemonk Před 3 lety +23

    I would recommend drilling vent holes for the Jackery. Nice set up

  • @dwderp
    @dwderp Před 3 lety +12

    The ingenuity that went into this build is just amazing. Beautiful results.

  • @scdobserver835
    @scdobserver835 Před 3 lety +7

    Wow this is heartwarming. We love Luke as your BFF and now you are doing something really special for him in return! 👏🏻 👏🏾 👏🏼

  • @d.wayneotto1094
    @d.wayneotto1094 Před 3 lety +28

    That was both a very interesting and inspiring video. Interesting to watch the absolute maximum efficiency being made out of a small space. Inspiring to watch individuals in their 20's, 30's, and 50's all working together towards a common goal.

  • @Tanks-Link
    @Tanks-Link Před 3 lety +28

    FYI, when you buy your sheeting, just stain it as a 4 x 8 sheet that way when you get done and you’re ready to finish your final product are you have to do is touch up staining

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +1

      Thats a really good idea. I'll have to try that next time.

    • @AnDitaLee
      @AnDitaLee Před 3 lety +5

      Plus it has more time to dry and stop off gassing. All that fresh stain in a tiny space might hurt his breathing. 🥺

  • @johnbergholm
    @johnbergholm Před 3 lety +6

    Luc, amazing design and execution. I like your choice to stain rather than to paint. Congrats on your new home. Happy and safe travels.

  • @lucaslemonholm6410
    @lucaslemonholm6410 Před 3 lety +1

    Rare to find a build that's spacious, efficient, AND beautiful. Congratulations on the wonderful build!

  • @paulsehstedt6275
    @paulsehstedt6275 Před 3 lety +35

    Nicely done, but you need to secure your books and the Jackery. The latter need ventilation too. Good luck!

  • @75kwbsrdds
    @75kwbsrdds Před 3 lety +8

    The "pull out game" is strong!👍🏽

  • @jerrry6868
    @jerrry6868 Před 3 lety +5

    WOW!!! What an amazing build, Glad to see the young grasshopper learning from the old masters :)

  • @bcast9978
    @bcast9978 Před 3 lety +13

    This reminds me of the Flintstone episode where Fred and Barney were converting Fred's FlintMobile into a camper.
    Of course they used slate and tanned hides instead of plywood.

  • @grizzbuck
    @grizzbuck Před 3 lety +1

    Not only an awesome design & build, but a great job of showing the build as you progressed through it.

  • @janetfolkerts5827
    @janetfolkerts5827 Před 3 lety +1

    Super fantastic Luke, may your travels be all you hope for and more !

  • @kerriirvin5206
    @kerriirvin5206 Před 3 lety +1

    Y’all have amazing talent for this. You should be proud.

  • @gatehouse1464
    @gatehouse1464 Před 2 lety +2

    That Jackery 1000 is the best $400 bucks I ever spent

  • @robertvalentine7623
    @robertvalentine7623 Před 3 lety

    Great job guys. I am sure Luke will enjoy his new home while he is on the road.

  • @johnrichards3666
    @johnrichards3666 Před 3 lety

    Your new house and your friends are a blessing. Happy trails.

  • @tinynolamike6360
    @tinynolamike6360 Před 3 lety +3

    Man I love this build. Such great use of space and excellent functionality. Y'all killed it!

  • @susans7091
    @susans7091 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing. I'm 74 and would love to do something similar to my 2007 Nissan Xterra SUV! It would also need space for a standard poodle! What a creative team you are.

  • @RogueAPBT
    @RogueAPBT Před 3 lety

    Great job on the rebuild, Luc. Thanks for sharing, and enjoy.

  • @Lotuslaful
    @Lotuslaful Před 3 lety +2

    Nice job! Nice to have teamwork and tools:)
    The only thing I didn’t get was the placement of the cooler. I like to have a coffee and morning meditation before I face the world:) Wish you Happy Trails:)

  • @ronmoore1454
    @ronmoore1454 Před 2 lety

    Luc, you and your friends have really laid it out well, it is fantastic and so functional - safe travels.

  • @Wolfiejohn
    @Wolfiejohn Před 3 lety +1

    awesome work guys and im glad luc got his camper to

  • @SaturnGeminiLove
    @SaturnGeminiLove Před 3 lety +1

    OMG!!! That is such an amazing buildout for Luke’s rig!! The design is perfect and layout is perfect! I always love seeing the “floor plan” of builds like this and it always makes my jaw drop. Super beautiful build and super amazing friends. Much love to y’all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad he will get to enjoy it for years to come.

    • @SaturnGeminiLove
      @SaturnGeminiLove Před 3 lety

      Navigation Nowhere definitely! All the building was super sturdy and sound. Y’all did an amazing job!!

  • @brenton4752
    @brenton4752 Před 3 lety

    yes, i do agree Luke did a great job on the build I wish him luck on his journey

  • @bobbiecharliehernandez3311
    @bobbiecharliehernandez3311 Před 3 lety +10

    Bro, I really like the way you edited this video, explanation segments were dope flowing right into the work and the advertisement flowed right in to your video. Of course the project itself came out Fire!! But I enjoyed the flow of the vid. Cool story bro.

  • @gardenextra7415
    @gardenextra7415 Před 3 lety +1

    Very cool, congrats Luke on your new home. Love watching you guys get crafty.

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +1

      It was a fun build out. Gets me excited to get back to the bus build.

  • @racheljoanfleming159
    @racheljoanfleming159 Před 3 lety +3

    Use the gap by the wheel wells for your window covers for night and privacy/stealth and add a bungee or a belt to stop the books from flying off the shelf when you put on the brakes

  • @katrinafahey5248
    @katrinafahey5248 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice!! My dog and I are headed out camping today in my GMC Yukon.

  • @UncleFjester
    @UncleFjester Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome OverLoading Build

  • @TheBarrierBrigade
    @TheBarrierBrigade Před 3 lety +1

    That is awesome! We have an FJ and thought about doing something similar, for now we are using a pop up camper but are looking at the idea of a skoolie down the road

  • @mysticalmisfit1332
    @mysticalmisfit1332 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Can’t believe all of this in an FJ. SICK!!🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @gtrs8037
    @gtrs8037 Před 2 lety

    Great concept, construction, woodwork, build & use of space ! Thanks for sharing 😃

  • @grannieannie1371
    @grannieannie1371 Před 3 lety

    This is a masterpiece of tetrocity! Looks great and really functional.

  • @rob1971
    @rob1971 Před 3 lety +1

    Great job guys, and a really good use of all that space! 👍🏻

  • @patmaier6917
    @patmaier6917 Před 3 lety +1

    Each build you do is,GREAT!!!!!! You have the best ideas.

  • @rosabivins2558
    @rosabivins2558 Před 3 lety +2

    Just lovely awesome job thanks for sharing 🤗

  • @SarahTree
    @SarahTree Před 3 lety

    That thing is awesome! I wish that I could live that small. I love FJs! Great job the build looks great!😊👍👍

  • @guy4462
    @guy4462 Před 3 lety

    Some good engineering going on in this video... great build. Happy trails Luke.

  • @reconciledman2634
    @reconciledman2634 Před 3 lety

    BAD ASS!!! Guys this I think may be the best I’ve seen so far out all the systems I’ve seen here on CZcams. I’m going to have to change I’m going to have to change my design now, glad had not started the build yet.

  • @Badgeweefixstuff
    @Badgeweefixstuff Před 3 lety +12

    wow that is one cool setup wow very neat congrats Luke 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🛠️👍👍👍

  • @david2284180
    @david2284180 Před 3 lety +2

    Supervisor Dale did a great job on this video!

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 Před 3 lety

    Love the FJ, good video with tips/tricks to consider for my own project. All for a 4x4 RV for offroad and winter camping like MAV in a simple pickup (maybe a Tahoe/Suburban).

  • @jimsteele7108
    @jimsteele7108 Před 3 lety +2

    You guys did an awesome job on that.

  • @gloriafeather5607
    @gloriafeather5607 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing just the basic stuff and can still give stuff away and you have some good mates there as well. Go well 🙏🏼

  • @gtrs8037
    @gtrs8037 Před 2 lety

    Great video..I enjoyed watching the whole process..😃

  • @amaiaamaiaa
    @amaiaamaiaa Před 3 lety +29

    Man I have an FJ and would’ve bet it was way too small to do anything like this with... now I’m rethinking life 🤔

    • @threedawgz6559
      @threedawgz6559 Před rokem

      Have an FJ Too and would love to do this to mine. Avid camper. Wonder if I could offer him $ to do mine??? This is great!

  • @rawgage9159
    @rawgage9159 Před 3 lety +5

    While I love the design, a small interior design oversight was the wood should've been white-washed with a gray stain instead to match the interior of the vehicle. Love the creative process and ingenious ideas implemented! 😎👍

  • @maryhight9380
    @maryhight9380 Před 3 lety

    Great job. Love it. Have a wonderful adventure. 💪🙌

  • @ekspatvos6264
    @ekspatvos6264 Před 3 lety

    Very impressive guys. Job well done. Congratulations!

  • @cynhanrahan4012
    @cynhanrahan4012 Před 3 lety +3

    Luke, that's fantastic! Congratulations on your new place.

  • @cj9667
    @cj9667 Před 3 lety

    Awesome build..the best I’ve seen ever!

  • @280zone
    @280zone Před 3 lety +2

    Well done, I never knew there was so much room in an FJ.

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety

      I know. I was surprised as well once we started measuring and gutting it out.

  • @theshadow7205
    @theshadow7205 Před 3 lety +45

    Your Jackery unit is going to overheat Stuck inside that box. You can’t block the airflow on its side. It’s going to fail on you a lot sooner installing it inside that box

    • @grizzbuck
      @grizzbuck Před 3 lety +7

      I have to agree about the possible overheating concerns. I'd suggest some design of cutouts on each side of the Jackery with louvered venting or screen covers. With as innovative as you two are, I'm sure you'll come up with a great solution.

    • @freedomdove
      @freedomdove Před 3 lety +5

      I agree. He should cut holes in the plywood or something for ventilation.

    • @theshadow7205
      @theshadow7205 Před 3 lety +5

      It’s a sweet build, Just trying to save him a powerless night down the road and possibly having to purchase another unit. That would suck. I just know in my experience anything with with a fan and louvers needs to be vented. Whether it’s a fridge , Power supply, even a hairdryer.

    • @freedomdove
      @freedomdove Před 3 lety +1

      @@theshadow7205 For sure. I know my Inergy Apex needs ventilation on both sides.

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan Před 3 lety

      It really depends on what he's using it for. It won't get very hot at all charging with that panel. And if he's rarely drawing 100w from it for more than 30 seconds, heat won't be an issue.

  • @eugeneenslow8563
    @eugeneenslow8563 Před 2 lety

    Really close layout to what I have in mind for my Commander 👍

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername Před 2 lety

    Absolutely amazing

  • @NomadMoto
    @NomadMoto Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome! 👍🏼

  • @raew5263
    @raew5263 Před 3 lety

    Impressive + cozy. Good job 👍😎

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN Před 3 lety +6

    Impressive work gentlemen. Given the square footage and what you managed to fit into it, pretty sweet. Could it have been done differently, as some have pointed out here, sure. But since it's Luc's house and he's the one that knows what he wants and needs in his own home, looks to me like it turned out perfectly. Luc, enjoy the travels in your updated home.

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +4

      That is the fun part about these custom rigs. They are custom to the person living in them. The vehicle represents the person.

  • @norsefalconer
    @norsefalconer Před 3 lety

    "Bob's Your Uncle," 🤣 Those across the pond will be proud! Anyway....
    The modularity of this conversion is what's uncommon in these builds. That's really smart forward thinking.
    I hope he is very comfortable and has many great adventures. Stealth is Wealth!

  • @sweettee3647
    @sweettee3647 Před 3 lety +1

    Came out really nice. Enjoy 👍 like the jackery1000

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety

      Thanks, It was awesome we were able to get one installed in Luc's rig.

  • @cheddar2848
    @cheddar2848 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome suv build conversion!

  • @debramiller3165
    @debramiller3165 Před 2 lety

    Amazing build!

  • @jwrangler12
    @jwrangler12 Před 3 lety +2

    Great job boys!

  • @masonyokey6529
    @masonyokey6529 Před 2 lety +2

    Would you happen to have the plans for this build? I think it’s perfect and would like to build this in my FJ. Perhaps a “floor plan” on a different website?

  • @RhondaLeeAcoustically
    @RhondaLeeAcoustically Před 2 lety

    Incredible design! Love it!

  • @charmesacole8080
    @charmesacole8080 Před 3 lety +2

    Great build

  • @thinkingkingdomthoughts

    Ummm…. Cardboard makes a great template…. But dang!!!!! Ya all ARE AWESOME!!!! Fantastic build!

  • @maryhart637
    @maryhart637 Před 3 lety

    You guys are just awesome! I love watching how you build and what you build!! And I am a grandma!!😂

  • @JT9685
    @JT9685 Před 3 lety +6

    Ugh now I want an FJ....and a mini schoolie...and a big Schoolie!!! Gahhhh lol great job Mike Luke and of course Dale!

  • @MDTTE
    @MDTTE Před 3 lety +12

    I want to see how the sleeping set up looks with him in it. Pretty neat but I was wondering how he could fit. Does he fold forward the front seat entirely or how does this work? On camera the length looked relatively small. Or maybe it’s just me anxious and itching being nearly 6 feet

  • @CBAmakingAusername
    @CBAmakingAusername Před 2 lety

    This build is amazing

  • @staffordlee1430
    @staffordlee1430 Před 2 lety

    Great build!!!

  • @RM-lk1so
    @RM-lk1so Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. As a Journeyman carpenter. WELL DONE. i enjoyed every minute of your Instructional video. Very well laid out. I will say, i viewed this as to get ideas to do the same. I am on same plane. As far as creativity. I will say it was a joy to see the comradeship and working towards an end Goal. Way cool.

  • @lauracoleman8114
    @lauracoleman8114 Před 3 lety +3

    It came out amazing. Love all the finishing touches. Hard to believe how much room is in it. Love the Hudson Bay blanket, they are awesome.

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 Před 3 lety +1

    I'd like to see more of the final build.

  • @tjortaraja
    @tjortaraja Před měsícem

    Amazing. Just a couple of tweaks and it would be perfect. If the door was on the other side you could add a drop table and possible a holder for a collapsible sink bucket. Also if the cooler was on a slide that dropped down so you can see in and access easily this would be the next upgrade I would work on.

  • @dropOut1982
    @dropOut1982 Před 3 lety

    Nicely done

  • @anastasiao2023
    @anastasiao2023 Před 3 lety

    Love the build.

  • @T8RTU
    @T8RTU Před 3 lety +2

    Really cool job guys 😎👍

  • @taleiduerks4605
    @taleiduerks4605 Před 2 lety

    i wanna know how you get a beer out of the Yeti when you're chillin in your bed? Cuz that's important. Reading a book, watching a movie and .... ahhh I want a bevy

  • @glampervanadventures1117

    Great build enjoy your life on the road 👍

  • @ghostghost8136
    @ghostghost8136 Před 3 lety

    Awesome job bro

  • @TheGreenNewSteal2025
    @TheGreenNewSteal2025 Před 3 lety +1

    That’s a great bugout rig.

  • @LiL13izzy7
    @LiL13izzy7 Před 3 lety +1

    Impressive build, guys. Can we see how Luke is gonna fit on that sleeping platform? The FJ doesn't have much length back there without all that extra stuff you placed in there. I'm 5'10" and can't lie down straight in the back of an empty FJ.

  • @virginia_in_the_rearview
    @virginia_in_the_rearview Před 3 lety +16

    Awesome build! Luke has great vision! He could definitely do this for a living. If Toyota were smart they would snag him to do a design for them. The only thing I see missing is possibly another paracord to hold the books in place so they won't spill out. You guys work so well together. Wish you both nothing but the best!

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +8

      Thanks, we added all our mounting straps in the closet the next day. Didn’t make the film. Haha. I’ll be putting out a full finished tour soon.

    • @virginia_in_the_rearview
      @virginia_in_the_rearview Před 3 lety +5

      @@navigationnowhere Awesome. I really like that Luke created his build around his experiences. That's what I plan to do in my shuttle bus build. Going to put in the infrastructure and then go camp for a week to see what I use and then build to that.

    • @navigationnowhere
      @navigationnowhere  Před 3 lety +5

      That’s the best way to do it. Figure it out first before you have to rebuild and spend money.

  • @greensnapper1602
    @greensnapper1602 Před 3 lety +1

    Cool Build..

  • @vldarden
    @vldarden Před 3 lety

    Nice build. I want to do something like this with my Tucson.

  • @andreefaniel275
    @andreefaniel275 Před 3 lety

    ***..Génial .. de toute beauté .. thanks A LOT for sharing your knowledge .. God Bless you guys./ Much love from Québec ***

  • @ernieallen9067
    @ernieallen9067 Před 3 lety

    This is so cool and think it would be really cool to be able to take your home off road and really stay anywhere

  • @brownielove4389
    @brownielove4389 Před 3 lety

    Good job& I really like the music

  • @karipiazza706
    @karipiazza706 Před 3 lety

    Great job, looks nice!❤️this is lady from California 😘✌🏼

  • @a.mstree
    @a.mstree Před 3 lety

    Wow! What a great build, and teamwork #empowerment

  • @bambihargrove6499
    @bambihargrove6499 Před 3 lety

    Looks AMAZING I have a 2001 Isuzu trooper would love to build it out. ♥️👍♥️

  • @yellowroseoftexas2890
    @yellowroseoftexas2890 Před 3 lety

    Really real build with a lot of plus features in a small space. The only suggestion would be a slide out for his cooler. They get heavy after loaded with food & ice.

  • @UncoolDean
    @UncoolDean Před 3 lety +8

    Luc, the Bean Outsider

  • @TheOverlanderNextdoor
    @TheOverlanderNextdoor Před 2 lety +1

    I also live fulltime in my FJ Cruiser

  • @FrethKindheart
    @FrethKindheart Před 3 lety

    The only things I'd add... A lip, bungee, net or door on the front of the bookshelf, to keep books from falling out. Ventilation for the Jackery.

  • @sappysamurai5170
    @sappysamurai5170 Před 3 lety

    Nice Carpentry!! Impressive. Wondering how you learned. Again well done gentlemen!

  • @FloridaHomesteading
    @FloridaHomesteading Před 3 lety

    Awesome!! I want the 1000 jackery !!!! Want to win it, would be awesome!! I love my little one, but need more,more, MORE!! Haha ❤️👍