I Built the Ultimate Off-Road SUV Camper! (FULL WALKTHROUGH)
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2024
- In this video I do a COMPLETE walkthrough of my 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser SUV camper. Buckle up!
0:00 Intro
0:42 How I Use It
1:42 The Car Itself
5:23 Sleeping Platform
11:02 Beds & Bedding
13:52 Window Coverings
21:09 Power, Solar & Electronics
25:44 Fridge, Food, Water & Cooking
31:43 Showering, Toilets & Toiletries
36:40 Stuff on the Roof
40:16 Emergency & Recovery Gear
43:03 Fans & Lights
49:28 Everything Else
► Adventure Know-How: adventureknowhow.com/
► The SUV RVing Website: suvrving.com/
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LINKS BY SECTION
(Note: The Amazon links are affiliate links.)
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THE CAR ITSELF
** Video about why I bought a 100 series Land Cruiser: • I Just Bought the Ulti...
** The tires: www.bfgoodrichtires.com/auto/...
** The floor mats: www.autoanything.com/floor-ma...
** Window deflectors: www.autoanything.com/deflecto...
** Seat covers: amzn.to/3zNPGSv
** ScanGauge 2 computer: amzn.to/3p6eVKT
SLEEPING PLATFORM
** Shelf liner: www.walmart.com/ip/EasyLiner-...
** Cam locks: amzn.to/3pay92i
BEDS AND BEDDING
** Mattresses: amzn.to/3Qcjmji
** KAM Snaps starter kit: amzn.to/3QCEQpz
** Green sleeping bag: amzn.to/3A7Jsyr
** Red sleeping bag: www.backcountry.com/marmot-tr...
** Den-Dry mattress underlay (queen): amzn.to/3zL2UQf
WINDOW COVERINGS
** Shock cord: amzn.to/3zNKtKw
** Curtain material: I don’t remember which place I got this from, and I can’t find the receipt. It was ripstop nylon from either QuestOutfitters.com or RipstopByTheRoll.com.
** Gray Velcro one-wrap pieces: amzn.to/3bGRswP
** Windshield sun shade: amzn.to/3QvrkUv
** No-see-um mesh: ripstopbytheroll.com/collecti...
** Bug screen magnets: amzn.to/3SF5AYk
POWER, SOLAR & ELECTRONICS
** Solar panel: amzn.to/3bMYwIw
** Jackery Explorer 1000: amzn.to/3vSgv6S
** Jackery Explorer 240: amzn.to/3p7ULAh
** Cable with 3 ports on the end: amzn.to/3SDdlhg
FRIDGE, FOOD, WATER & COOKING
** My electric water jug video: • Making an Electric Wat...
** Fridge: amzn.to/3Qvty6j
** Orange silicone bowl: amzn.to/3SD72KG
** Fork-knife-spoon combo: amzn.to/3zRNGZQ
** Stanley cookset: amzn.to/3zRNGZQ
** Stove: amzn.to/3QvuY0D
** Electric water heater: amzn.to/3PbKI84
SHOWERING, TOILET & TOILETRIES
** My little shower video: • Tiny DIY Portable Sola...
** Toiletry bag: amzn.to/3dnNr0Y
** Nalgene pump sprayer: amzn.to/3C17yfL
** Mini shovel: www.harborfreight.com/lawn-ga...
** My little toilet video: • This $20 Ultra-Compact...
STUFF ON TOP
** How to add a solar panel to a cargo box: • How I Added a Solar Pa...
** The Z brackets: amzn.to/3JLaf6F
** Pop-up privacy tent: amzn.to/3A8FqWA
** Recovery boards: amzn.to/3QexRDk
** Rotopax flat gas can: amzn.to/3p6MUTs
EMERGENCY AND RECOVERY GEAR
** Jump starter: amzn.to/3SDkL44
** Air compressor: amzn.to/3vWL3EH
** Hatchet: amzn.to/3A7McMe
** Jumper cables: amzn.to/3AduPtz
** Tire plug kit: amzn.to/3JHU4qO
** Tow straps, etc: amzn.to/3vT73k1
** Siphon: amzn.to/3bJxKRb
** Floor jack: amzn.to/3QcxFEL
** Bottle jack: www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-...
FANS & LIGHTS
** Clip-on fan: amzn.to/3JKWdSF
** Hanging USB fan: amzn.to/3Ad8P20
** Headlamp: amzn.to/3AbnmuU
** Solar lantern: www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trai...
** USB light bulb: amzn.to/3zRVkU2
EVERYTHING ELSE
** My Tenkara Addict channel: / tenkaraaddict
** Sunglasses holder: amzn.to/3vT8grz
** Paper towel holder: amzn.to/3A9BjJF
** Headrest hooks: I got them from AliExpress, but the listing I ordered from is no longer there. You can probably find them if you search there for “headrest hooks” and then browse through a few pages.
** Vacuum: amzn.to/3Ac34BF
** SUV RVing Facebook Group: / suvrving
** Magnetic phone holder: amzn.to/3QuKlqb
** Silicone license plate frame: amzn.to/3SGPVYg
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OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
** SUV RVing the Book: amzn.to/2SUrtme (Affiliate link)
** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other UA-cam channel: / tenkaraaddict
#adventure #travel #camping
Thanks for watching! Here are the time stamps if you want to jump straight to a section:
0:00 Intro
0:42 How I Use It
1:42 The Car Itself
5:23 Sleeping Platform
11:02 Beds & Bedding
13:52 Window Coverings
21:09 Power, Solar & Electronics
25:44 Fridge, Food, Water & Cooking
31:43 Showering, Toilets & Toiletries
36:40 Stuff on the Roof
40:16 Emergency & Recovery Gear
43:03 Fans & Lights
49:28 Everything Else
And check the description for all of the links to gear and other videos that I mention.
-Tristan
Hi Tristan. How about a video comparing your overall likes and dislikes between the Landcruiser and Tahoe. How they handled off road and such. How long do you think you would have kept the Tahoe if it wasn't totaled? Excellent videos!
Are you going to make any of this stuff for Landcruiser owners to purchase from your website?
Without the slightest intention (or opportunity) to go camping, I’m still glued to the screen, watching how you thought all this through. Love your systematical work, as well as the didactics of your presentation. Great job!
Thank you Margreet!
Agree. Love watching from my rocker on the back porch.
Go camping...itll change your life
Yes, I did sit through the entire 58 minutes and even re-watched some parts. Thanks for an excellent presentation and for giving me some great ideas for my build. I know a SUV may seem small as compared to a van but when you hung up that fan it made it feel like a nice, comfortable room. Cheers.
Thanks for watching! I figured I might as well do it all as one long video instead of half a dozen shorter ones. It's nice to have everything in one place 😁
@@SUVRVing speaking of the fan with the blade's, how do you detach them???
I am watching again right now
@@SUVRVing to
Your videos made me decide to transform my SUV. I'm now travelling since May with my dog through Europe, and I'm so grateful, never thought it could be done. Thanks for all the work and content.
Quieremos verlo!! Sube unos vídeos por favor! (Y si lo haces avísame para estar pendiente!) Gracias yo voy a por ello próximamente!!!
Y'know, I really like this idea! Much more simple. Works well for smaller SUV's (as opposed to trucks and vans). Only change I would suggest? Split the top, so you're not trying to lift that entire lid...
Great video! I really like that your build is a non-destructive build. If you ever wanted to sell or use the vehicle as a normal suv you can return it to it’s original state. I also like that you use mostly inexpensive equipment that works.
Yep, I have no interest in drilling holes into the thing!
Thanks for the detailed tour. My 86 year-old dad has been driving his 1999 Landcruiser for about 24 years now. I remember how bad he wanted it before he finally got it - he was so happy 🧡. I hope dad is with us for many more years... once he's gone to heaven though, I'm getting the Landcruiser and I may do something like what you've done. :)
I’m really impressed with your overall meticulous functional build. You’re providing newbies with many wonderful tips and useful/necessary gadget ideas. 👏
The fabulous Toyota Land Cruiser. The ultimate SUV decades before they were popular. Used around the world from safaris to mountain climbing. Excellent choice.
Turned out great! Such a capable rig and an (unsurprisingly) well thought out & practical build. Nice work.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
For rear hatch magnetic mosquito mesh for doors would work perfectly amazon have kits, it's closes itself because of magnets and it's easy to open or reach through it to get stuff.
As soon as Tristan said "I'm doing a tour of my new vehicle", I got my notebook. Really excellent, well organized video. This is really a nice SUV for camping. Well done, Tristan! I can't wait to see all of this put into action!
I also grabbed paper and pen. :)
Thanks! 😁
To avoid an electrical short: fuse the solar panel nearest the panel. If you are rear ended the routing of the solar power cable may cause the the insulation to get cut on both leads resulting in a potential short/hot wires/ fire.
I love all of your videos even though, at 78, I have never gone camping and never will. You are very clever.
Yes! You built the platform with locks, so the doors will not fly open in a rollover (which you almost did once). I know you also anchored the platform frame down to the van floor, so it will be secured in a wreck (although I would have liked to have seen you mention that in this walk through).
So many other videos on YT show the platform unsecured, with heavy storage boxes and power station just thrown into the back. All of that stuff could turn into a flying tornado of death, aimed at the backs of the driver and passenger (because in a wreck things will fly to the front). And the electrical systems some people build will be destroyed and spark and catch fire in a wreck.
Not mentioned in this walk-though - your belongings will be so much better secured in the locked platform. Sure, someone can still break a window and try to pry the doors open, but the average theft is a grab and go - they don't have the time to do that.
I would also like to see the stuff in the foot well on the passenger side secured - but you have already made the best conversion for camping I have ever seen, so think about that for the future.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that the platform is indeed bolted down In the front, it's bolted to the bolts that hold in the the second row of seats. In the back, it's anchored to these metal D-ring anchors that are built-in.
I did mention in the video that my things in the locked platform will be secure if I leave the vehicle 👍
The things in the front passenger foot well can be secured pretty easily. In the past I've used a cable lock to lock the Jackery to the seat. The water jug can at least be bungee'd somewhere.
Thanks for watching!
You’re like a real life McGyver 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
For a rear hatch curtain that is bug proof, I installed Ikea Lill Ikea Mesh Lace Curtains, 110 Inch By 98 Inch, 1 Pair, White. Sold at Amazon as well as Ikea. Attach to rear hatch opening using mini binder clip that clip over the gasket. The clips can be left in place and hatch closes with clip in place. The fabric can be cut to size without hemming. At present I just have one piece of curtain covering the hatch opening, but I may consider making 2 panels that attach in the middle with magnets or other fastner. This may be better when accessing the cooler and other gear. It also gives privacy - you can not really see into vehicle if hatch is open.
You are just the BEST!! Congrats on a well earned 150K. Three thoughts: Since the Jackery has a handle you may consider locking it up, perhaps to something under the seat. Smash and grabbers probably don't carry bolt cutters. You still might get the smash but maybe not the grab. (loved that you included locks on the bed)
Check to make sure the jackery in the back isn't drawing down power off your starter battery while the engine is off.
Also I have found fans to be really effective against mosquitos and other bugs, since you have them you can use them if you need to cook outside or sit outside for any reason.
Enjoy your new rig, and I'll enjoy your new videos.😃
I actually have locked up the Jackery in my previous vehicles. I have a cable lock that I can wrap through the handle and then around the metal on the underside of the seat. Haven't gotten around to getting another lock for the Land Cruiser, though. And the Land Cruiser 12-volt outlets are off when the car is off. Thanks for watching!
I purchased SUVring...long ago after viewing some of your Adventures. Still in SUV, as I am only a different one. Form Follows Function. You apparently nailed this, with Eric's help. That skill set with a sewing machine is a great one too!
A great call on vehicle too. I mentioned before, cost per thousand miles is how fleets used to determine cost effective. You'll have fewer repairs with this unit. That'll offset fuel I think.
I just mounted a basket style on my rig, I had to build them...and I Stuff to mount on it. So this video is inspiring. Change is the First Universal Law and we must embrace it, eh?
Congrats on 150k subscribers! Love your thoughtful build!
Thanks Jana!
Suggestion for rear screen?
Big box stores sell garage doors screens with center magnetic closures.
I picked mine up for under $15 each for an 8’ wide single roll up door.
Then, remove your weatherstripping a section at a time. Most are held on with tension over a pinch weld.
Place the screen under, reinstall weatherstrip and trim excess.
I’ve been using 2 on my Sorinter side and rear doors for 3 years. Those sell for $300-$500 on Van websites.
If your weather stripping doesn’t easily come off you could use larger binder clips like your gold clips, magnets or Velcro.
It’s just handy to be able to close door and leave in place if possible.
Run it to the floor to keep bugs out when you use tailgate.
This is an absolutely wonderful, minimalist, and very well thought out build. Thank you for taking the time to make this video even though it probably took more effort to make than you let on. I love the detail. I also recently started learning about Tenkara so it was a nice surprise to find your other channel! These are my favorite types of builds because it forces you to think about what you want and then how to do that as simply and efficiently as possible. Very good!
I used to have a 1992 Landcruiser and loved it! It’s such an awesome rig and it had those great rounded lines. The back windows had screens and it was sliding window, so airflow was great. When you drive that, you feel so protected cuz it’s such a heavy, well built rig. I drove a Honda Pilot currently and before that a 202 Toyota Highland. You can’t go wrong with the Toyota for its reliability. The Landcruiser’s gages are super easy to use. I got rid of it around 2014 with 260k miles and never had any really big problems with it.
I think is good that you have that type of vehicle, because you carry plenty of necessary emergency gear, that is so important! I'm learning... thank you!
My friend you have made it to the top choosing the ultimate SUV . Great choice.
Thanks for sharing. You have put a lot of thought into this project and it was really nice to see how it all came together. I like how you personalized it to fit your needs rather than the typical hide things in cubbies and containers layouts. I especially like how the back is split in half and you can access an entire section at the same time. Great job!
As Land Cruiser (2009) owner myself, i eagerly anticipated this video, and I wasn't disappointed! I love the simplicity and functionality of your bed platform.
Thanks Brian!
I like everything you picked too! Thanks for sharing!!!
Very nice! Much needed! Helpful! Some additional idea I will utilize. Happy trails!
Amazing setup. Thank you for the detailed presentation and breakout of your gear.
Great tour! Lots of good ideas. Thanks
WOW!WOW!WOW! Love that you have designed (what looks to be) the perfect suv rving set-up, Tristan. So many great ideas as well as both inexpensive and a few pricier options for some items. I know that I will refer back to this video more than once as I continually modify my own suvrv. I seldom feel envious but today, well, I am. Well done!
You are always so thorough in showing the goods. Thanks so much for the time you invest in this to share with us.
Awesome tour and how to video. Lots of ideas and you certainly find and use some nice gadgets. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely great job! Very detailed and some great accessories and tools!
Great video! best SUV camper walkthrough I seen yet!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING WITH US!!! You really put a lot of thought and effort into getting your veh and equipment acquired and tested out for yourself. To share your hard earned success with us is truly noteworthy. Yes, it was time consuming to take this much time to share it with us but I for one am very thankful and I learned a lot so I can put it forth to build my own setup now!!
WOW, Tristan. You have made a home away from home. Think you have thought of everything! Perfect home base for all your super trips. Enjoy!! 🙋🏼♀️👍🏻
Thanks Sharon!
You are so organized. Great job on the build! I had never thought about to build out a SUV until I started watching you a year or so ago. I love how you have set everything up. I may do this one day.
Tristan, very nice video! You did a great job and very informative. I'm definitely going to get some of these products from Amazon. Thank you for all the info.
Great video!!! I just bought my 1st SUV, all wheel drive. I can't wait to start camping with it.
You are living the dream… you make it happen! Thank you for always giving very COMPLETE information on everything, I know that your audience appreciates the fact that you are so thorough!
Thanks for the tour and for the links.
Great video, very informative, intuitive and no nonsense build… I really appreciate all you do. Thanks.
Great build! Thanks for sharing your good ideas.
Your AWD Landcruiser is way better than any class B RVs. Great job Tristen!
Congrats on the new build! So much of your gear is unique and custom built. Love the practical solutions!
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Lots of great ideas here. 👍🏼🙂
Great, well customized build . Loved it.
Interesting device - the scan gauge! It never occurred to me that the odometer would be affected by the larger wheels.
Excellent presentation! I got some ideas for my van build. Thank you for your thoroughness.
I have the same fridge. LOVE IT!
You've come up or implimented some fantastic ideas. I too have a bed box in my Subaru and gett annoyed by the rattle of the lids. Your idea of using a keyed cam lock solves this issue and also solves one I hadn't thought of...securing our camera/drone gear! I will definitely take on this project in the near future.
Lots of great ideas! Thanks for all the links.
Thanks for sharing. Very practical. Stay safe.
This is probably the most simplistic and affordable set up I’ve seen so far on UA-cam. I’m reluctant to build anything permanent in my suv/crossover. This might be a good solution for my future application. Thanks for sharing your design.
Love it! Thank you for precise infos
I know it took a lot of time to produce, so thanks Tristan. I'm getting ready to get a camper shell for my F-150 and armed with a more minimalist approach to things and using things, this information is timely. First thing I did was hit the jungle store and spend a little money... didn't overdo it, but got a few things.
I REALLY enjoy your videos. Stay safe.
Awesome, great choice!
Great and extremely helpful ! Thank you!
Thank you for posting.
Very nice tour, thank you for sharing
I have commented on a few other channels on UA-cam that they might find your channel helpful in regards to sleeping in their cars… because SUV RV “wrote the book on it!” I would expect your build to be well thought out and it accounts for everything you and any one living in a vehicle to have for every need to be comfortable for eating drinking, sleeping and pooping. A considered decision for everything you need or don’t in one well thought out vehicle to take a person or two on adventures. Bravo!
Thank you for showing us and explaining the whole layout. I mostly tent camp with my kids but this last year we car camped a few times. It is so fun!
You have given me some new ideas and inspirations 😊
Not sure If removing the bulbs from your doors will save your battery. I removed my rear hatch bulb on my Hyundai so I could sleep with the hatch open and the battery was dead in the morning and it’s a brand new battery. Now I use a small screwdriver to engage the latch so the light turns off. Check the users manual to see if there is a fuse solely dedicated to the door lights. Love the new build btw 🤘🏼
Very nice, simple set up. I like how your bed platform isn't very tall. You can fit a lot in there, but every item is useful, practical, and affordable. Thank you for this video and I hope you slept well and your throat recovered by morning. 😊
Thanks so much for this video. Your devices are ingenious.
Thanks, you answered many questions I had about car camping all in this detailed video. Awesome job, pls keep the content coming!
Great set-up! You have found some awesome gadgets, too!
Very cool! Just like a tent with all your stuff already set up inside it! Amazing. Exactly like a totally set up RTC tent! Thanks for your hard work in sharing everything with us. Enjoyed it!
This gen LC never gets enough love! This is great!😊
I love solo camping too and currently have a 2019 4Runner TRD Off Road set up!
Thanks for all the good ideas....
Gonna buy some stuff...
You've come a long way from when I first starting watching , well not a long way but have enjoyed how you have refined the art of setting up your vehicles for your needs to tour ......great stuff mate
Great video! I’ve been waiting for this one. You have thought of everything. Everything in its place and a place for everything. I couldn’t help thinking someone could absolutely live like this is need be.
Pretty well thought out! Very simple
What I love about your channel is you have everything you need without having too much and you haven't wrecked the vehicle
So glad you made this video. I have a 2000 Land Cruiser and was just thinking about doing exactly the same thing so I can go across the country visiting places. I learned new things about the Land Cruiser that I did not even know before. Thanks!
I’m with you on camping style. Most of the time I don’t even pull out my table. What I do like is my folding chair with the little fold-up side table. That and my tailgate is usually all I need to eat and work or read.
Wow you have helped me out on a budget build.
Thank you.
Terrific conversation!! We’ll done!!
You do such a great job with your videos, and it's obvious you put a lot of effort into editing, as well as linking all the products (in order) and making sure everyone can find what they need. Best follow on UA-cam. Thank you, and keep up the great work!
My 1997 Navigator was great too. Same bad gas mileage, though.
Great video! I especially liked the details you gave about the products & how you store them. Thank you!
Very helpful and thanks.
Great, great job Tristen, I think it's perfect for how you use it and I just LOVE that LC. Safe and happy travels
Great set up!!!!!!!!!! That mini ceiling fan is cool!!!!👌👍😉thanx for links
Super detailed thanks so much! I am thinking about converting my 4-runner. Appreciate your rhythm of speech very easily to follow along.
I love the Cruiser Tristen. Awesome detailed video. I have gotten so many ideas from you over the years for sleeping in the FJ. So happy you found such a gem. Cheers my friend.
I’ve had a 2004 LC for 16 years and over the past 12 years I’ve converted it to a micro camper for my needs. Regarding your curtains I’ve done the same way but slide them sideways to open and close like at home. Recommend practicing changing the tires because the wheel sits on a metal ring that can get rusty and difficult to remove. I carry an ax in the car for chopping wood that I can use to bang the wheels loose from the back using its blunt end. A heavy hammer does it too. I get 12 MPG driving uphill or over 80 mph and 17 on paved flat roads. Your cargo carrier is costing you a lot of mpg I think or the 2004 engine is more efficient. Enjoy your new rig. You’re going to love it.
thorough video. nice set up. never saw that type of platform. great job
Love the curtain set up. I've been van camping and I have blacked out all the back windows, but I don't like not being able to see out. I'm gonna try this set up.
Going camping out of my Tiguan in October and November. Cannot wait.
Thanks for the video. Your set up is ingenious. I am also very impressed that you made the mattress covers.
You’re epic Tristan! Suv car life leader ✊
Well done Tristen. Simple but very functional, and some great gear tips.
Thanks Bruce!
Wow! Such an awesome video! Thank you for sharing what you use/have and how you travel/camp. Everything you've done and how you use it just makes sense to me. I like how organized you are and how well thought out your rig is from interior to exterior. I really enjoyed watching this video. It's given me some ideas with my own travels.
Thanks Gary, I appreciate you watching!
That Land Cruiser was a great find. Very nice rig. It's cool to see how you keep refining your setup, so now, it is about perfect for you. Thanks for sharing the build. Can't wait to see your next adventure.
Thanks Roger! The Land Cruiser adventures will start in next week's video 👍
This is so cool! Very efficient.. well thought out. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Arthur!
Essentially the same rig I have. I like being able to get to & camp at places that nobody else can.
I have got to learn how to sew. It opens a new world of possibilities.
Looks like an awesome rig. I can't wait to see where it takes you!
Thank you for sharing all of these great ideas.