Living in an SUV extended trip to National Parks camping
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Car camping for a cross-country trip. Jeep Liberty camping.
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FYI modern cans have plastic liners, I would not recommend cooking canned goods in the can. Love the futon frame, way less wood and weight than most peoples set up.
I used those same "action packers" storage totes for years in my van while traveling and camping. They are indestructible. Bought them in the 90s, still use them for storage.
They do last ! Still using them in the van !
This was so amazing I've been fearful of getting on the road in my SUV & I have a Toyota Sequoia so I have plenty of room But seeing this made me really got my planning going now..Thanks for sharing
Funny, your set up is exactly what I have in mind. This way I don't need to waste money on a RTT or a trailer. Enjoy your video very much.
Cool ! Thanks !
Awesome! Great set-up and good use of space with everything secured and traveling well. Roof rack and rear cargo platform sure increased storage too. Thanks for posting!
Thanks. Self contained was the way to go for a fast-paced trip.
Very enjoyable and informative....Spent 16 days in the Canadian Rockies in a similar fashion....
Thanks ! It worked very well !
Simple and large bed. That’s what I need in my Fj so my lady can rest comfortably. Thx
We used it again this weekend . It is the best !
Very tidy. I
Love all the
Boxes
Way to improvise 👍
I am going to implement some of these ideas on some mini road trips. I have a 2010 Toyota matrix and will be solo so I should be ok 🤞
We'll thought out!🥂
Nice rig! Love the sky slider, that's a game changer right there. Enjoy & travel safely. :)
It's been a mixed blessing. Great for views, but maintenance ( and wind noise) are drawbacks.
So much stuff for camping!
2 weeks worth
The awning is really cool!
Thanks !
Evolving camping comforts
I'd raise the bed to fit my containers under it. My other problem with those action packers is that they don't keep water out.
Godspeed!
You can add a gasket to the lid, but we just put things in bags to stay dry in case of leaks. Thanks for watching ! Stay tuned !
Nice setup.
New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing. I have the same Jeep! Always looking for new ideas for camping and hauling my gear. Happy camping and Safe travels 😊
Thanks ! It's been pretty good. Over 100,000 miles now ! Check my latest video, we're doing a van ! Thanks for watching !!
this is very cool, simple planning ... love it. Good Job - Good road trip memories i hope.
Lots ! Check my other videos. Doing a van now ! Thanks !
....thanks for the suggestions!! good tips!
very cool
Great video love what you doing
Would love to see a list with everything you bought for your trip all laid out, (perhaps even with links to amazon). Thank you for the great video.
Great idea ! I just might do that !
Thank you for responding and providing the details. I very much appreciate that so I am subscribing.
Hi, good job. Thanks for the ideals. I can't wait to go camping.
Awesome set up I am going camping in my Chevy Tahoe next week hopefully ...and I will be implementing some of these great ideas.. maybe I'll post a video too... I went ahead and put a twin bed frame in my Tahoe and it fits perfectly ... and a comfortable mattress too..
Discover LED headlamps for fiddling around camp after dark and before dawn.
Been using those too ! They're the greatest ! More lighting in my Rocky Mountain video.
Hi there,
I drive a dodge nitro (same car as your jeep) and converted it in a simular way for camping, thx for the nice tips!
Karl from Belgium...👍
Cool ! Taking seats out isn't practical, but there's enough room folding them down. Enjoy !
I have one of those shortage boxes, have had it for over 22 years.
Nice Solutions! 👍
I'm interested in doing the same w my suv to travel w my husband and kids. Have you ever had any problems w theft when it comes to your hitch storage cases?
Never left them out when vehicle was unattended.
Great video thumbs up, but I rather just check into a hotel in a nice city, and check out different restaurants. Yeah, I'm lazy I guess :)
Nice video! Just a quick question: where do you store all the boxes (mainly food containers) when you camp in bear countries? Like in most campground in north california. Do you leave them on the top rack? Any troubles from the animals and the park rangers?
Food is inside car at night. Most Parks have bear-safe boxes at campsites.
Good planning...good job
Folding chairs and Action Packers have the link in the description. Both links go to the folding chairs.
Will try to correct that. Thanks
Nice. ... After watching dozens of full-timer's vids, all I could think was - geeesch these two are hauling lot of stuff. (I won't say unnecessary stuff as I don't know what they personally need. JMHO. BUT ... that's a lot of stuff!!)
Yes it is. We used almost everything (except the awning and "toilet" (luckily)). If you check out our trip videos, you'll see we needed gear for snow and hot conditions. Next trip coming soon !
I agree. In my opinion, way WAY too much stuff.
It does seem like a lot of stuff. Maybe two stuff bags each for their clothes and what else 4 pair of shoes each, jackets, food, cooking supplies and backpacks I took my two kids camping in the Everglades in a fastback VW. We had our camp stove, tent, sleeping bags, clothes. We had so much fun. Drove from PA, spent a week there. The whole cost with food, gas, etc. $350. That was in 1995.
Very nice! Enjoyed!
Looks great, what did you do for toilet and shower? We have a new Highlander and we want to do the same.
Most places we camped had pit toilets. Showers weren't always available, we planned places that had them every 2 days or so.
Nice setup. Great ideas.
+Gilbert Hernandez Thanks ! It all works great !
Wow! Did you leave anything at home?
Small car. We've moved on to a van since. Much better ! I like gear.😊
Amazing
Thanks for the video. I been looking at doing that with my Dodge journey. You have some great ideas.
Thanks ! We're going out a few times this year. Cheap & easy.
Very inspiring. Thanks!
Thank You ! It's so much fun !
Excellent setup -- thanks for sharing!
I just saw you two again in the Box Canyon. I got some good information from you upload. Need to know what you did to secure the items in the cargo you are carrying on the back of your vehicle. I will be joining the nomads and am outfitting my car right now. Won't be out until my lease is up in the fall but will be taking my dog to the Jemez and Deming once it warms up. I live in NM. Thanks
I used a short section of aluminum ladder on top of the two Rubbermaid action Packers on the hitch rack. The ladder was secured with two steel cables locked to the rack.
Thanks ever so much.
I just posted my first car camping adventure.
Nice where did you buy the lights. greetings Rudy
Should be a link in the description. Thanks !
my kind of camping
Yea !
Enjoyed your commentary.
Partha Ray Thanks. Please enjoy the videos of the trip ! Thanks !
Do you have the link of the mattress you have there?
It's in the video description box. Thanks !
Like the setup!...Here in the UK I have a Jeep Cherokee (which is called a Jeep Liberty in the US), but mine does not have the lift-up hatchback door yours has at the back, mine has the split swing out door/lift up window back end...I would have preferred a hatchback but maybe that was only fitted on later models?...Mine is a 2005 2.8L CRD Sport. BTW, Thule is not pronounced Too-Lee...It is a Swedish company and the correct pronunciation is Th-Ool-Eh.
Diesels are rare here, thanks for watching.
Wow! You looked good to go there!
Yea, it worked well. More things to come !
Hi ... New subscriber to your channel ! Liking what you are doing, and the GREAT info on HOW it IS DONE in an SUV :) :) :) ... GOOD thinking, nothing to tow, or leave behind (or worry about leaving in the woods some place while out exploring ...)
Again , I look forward to more of your experiences ... "Thank You"
Rick S. (Massachusetts)
+Rick S. Thanks ! More to come !
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻
Thank you for watching !
Love the set up!!
just a friendly suggestion you really need to down sise what youare dragging around. way more gear than whats required
Only things we didn't use we're the awning, and "emergency" toilet. Wanted to be ready for anything if we had to boondocks.
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Great video...new sub here...Very interesting....Gave me some ideas for my dodge grand caravan. I wanted to set it up for a non permanent campervan...Thank You..
Wow, that's perfect!!
Thanks.
How can I buy a solar light device with attached magnet on it please? Thanks.
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Love ya organization.
Jennifer Lopez Thanks. It works great !
+Jennifer Lopez Thanks. Can't wait for the next trip ! (Soon)!
We are planning a trip out west and I love this set up. We have a suburban and thinking about doing something like this to it. How hard was it to get into the national parks to camp? I was wondering if that was something we needed to do now or wait until we get there. We aren't 100% on where we will be each day. Any info would be greatly appreciated or if you have a video with that info I will watch.
We made reservations for Yellowstone. Mess Verde wasn't full (end of September.) During peak season always- book early.
Barry Sweitzer we will be going first of October. Do you know when peak season is out there? I'm thinking summer and then winter for skiing?
Yes on the peak seasons. Yellowstone has fewer campgrounds opn then. You can find places outside the park, but it's worth staying inside for the full experience.
Barry Sweitzer Thank you so much for the information! I don't know how far up(Montana or Wyoming area) we will go depends on the weather but we are planning to leave the first week in October and stay out there maybe 2 weeks. Depending on the drive time for us.
nice! can you tell me what bins, tie downs you use and the little ladder. links if you have them! great job
Rubbermaid Action Packer www.homedepot.com/p/Rubbermaid-24-Gal-Action-Packer-Storage-Box-RMAP240000/303191527. Tie downs are plastic coated cables with padlocks. www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Cable-Looped-72DPF/dp/B000BD8IQ4.
The ladder was cut from an old Werner extension ladder that was broken.
How much stuff do you need? Wow that’s way too much.
Yes, it is.
hey, nice video! just wanted to ask how tall you are? im thinking of getting an suv to convert but i am unsure if ill fit in most of them. Thanks!
+MrSchmuff I'm 6'1". If the front passenger seat didn't fold flat, I wouldn't fit.
Great!
Sweet setup!
Thanks ! It worked out great for us.
The camera quality is very good even on my crappy internet connection. What did you use to record this?
Nicholas Maietta GoPro hero 3+, Canon camcorder and Pentax K-01. All 1080p.
I love the minimalism of the setup. Great job. Now I can modify my setup. And guess what? When you got home you had your Jeep back as an everyday driver. Will watch your awning video and others next. Thumbs up!
minimalism? that is a joke, right?
your car is really very nice. I have got a Kangoo BILLIG CAMPER. It is easy and cheap !!
Thanks! Yours looks like it works well. Enjoy !
Great & cheap! Lovely...
You have a nice reading voice , you’d be great working for audible
Thanks ! Maybe I should look into that !
Like your ideas.
+The Adventures of Mr. & Mrs. B. Thanks ! The system works well !
Please link up the gear you are recommending. Thank you.
Done !
Barry Sweitzer thank you! I really like your approach and setup. I look forward to how you solve those pesky too hot, too cold problems. The window guards are a great idea.
Super nice and simple.
Thanks. Tried not over-think it. Will be doing more trips this way soon !
Hi! New subscriber to your channel, good setup. I'll check out your other videos.
tinabeane Thanks ! Hope you enjoy them !
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mg all those boxes
luv videos
chris St.Cililen Thanks ! More to come.
no port-a-potties ? Shower/?
No.
This setup is bad for fuel consumption, suspension system, braking system ofcourse because of Weight and food and other containers.... In hills this setup is gonna test your skill.... If you are new in driving than olz avoid these kind of heavy weight while driving through hills
True.
where do you cook when it is raining or snowing?
If not near a shelter, we'll eat out of the cooler in the car.
Where can I get those lights or what are they called?
Bobby Smith Anytime light by TrekUltra on Amazon
Awesome, thanks!
Bobby Smith did you buy any?
What about an a/c, it gets pretty hot in the summer.
Not a setup for full-timing. Spring and fall are our travel times.
Just turn on the engine and run the /ac!
What is your avge mpg on longer trips with the boxes on the roof?
22 to 24 without. 20 with them up there. But I don't leave them up on the highway.
Will the battery die with the door constantly open?
Myrtle Syd I turn interior lights off.
Barry Sweitzer. Ok. I'm a new sub to your channel. It's very interesting and I learned allot. Thanks
Thanks ! Check out our travel videos .
What a hassle, pulling everything out you need to cook, eat & everything else
Takes about 15 minutes
Where did you get the stick on rechargeable light ?
Gary Kolo Amazon... www.amazon.com/Anytime-Light-TrekUltra-Solar-Emergency/dp/B0160B58C2
This link doesn’t work anymore as product no longer listed or available.
You need a bigger vehicle or a small trailer, not that tough
Did both ! Check my other videos. Thanks !
Did you take a porta potty with you I mean because I didn’t see anything and yeah we’re doing a lot of the stealth camping I noticed and everybody always wants know about the party sorry
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Doctor Bill love how you recreated your SUV, and LOVE how you set it up to be able to have storage underneath. Great set up. Cool awning. Can’t wait to check that out... Happy trails❤️
No wonder RV sales are declining.
hah! quite the contrary now, friend!
@@Will-zo7mx Yup, that didn't age well!
if you install roof top tent, you can store all your stuff inside your car and lot more easier......
heamin kwak trust me, while rooftop tents are sweet, being inside the vehicle is just a little more cozy! Don't have to worry about animals, strong winds and rain and I've found it stays quite a bit warmer in the cab than in tents
Agreed. And quieter, and darker. And you can run the A/C if it gets too hot, or the heater if too cold.
roof top tent is only for youngsters not into playing monkey just to get into bed
Way too much stuff in my opinion. Wow.
Should have take out the back seats,,,,,Sad.
+UNACAMPER floor under seats is very irregularly shaped (not flat)
Potty
+shelia french bucket. Never needed it though. Pit toilets and campgrounds.
Should have taken out the back seats......sad.
They don't come out .
You guys have WAYYYYY too much crap
True
How’s the exped mat perform as you have to squeezed some parts in to make it fit the width?
Exped is the best ! No problems at all. Being able to adjust the air is what makes it work.