Converting my GMC Yukon into an off-grid camper | Part 2
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- The massive scope of this project has started to sink in, so I have started to lie to myself about what is actually happening. I am just building a floor in my car, that's it! First, I had to remove the car panelling. There really is a tool specifically for this, but I made do with a screwdriver. Ill-prepared or resourceful? You decide!!
📙Want to know the dimensions, cost and details of the build?
→ www.tinyurl.com/suvguide
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👋 Who am I?
Hey, I'm Megan! A friend of both endless outdoor adventures and cozy nights in with a book + my journal. Currently living the solo female van life in my self-converted SUV camper and this summer I’m exploring Oregon. Hope to see you around! 🌞
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Chapters:
0:00 A dramatic beginning.
0:23 How do I floor over the riser?
0:46 Picking up flooring supplies!
2:45 Why did I unload like this?
3:47 Removing the car panelling.
6:55 Making a floor template.
7:16 Getting to work!
8:20 Building the subfloor supports
10:15 Subfloor is going in.
10:33 Sheet vinyl montage.
Can I just tell you that I’m in the veeeeeeery begging stages of converting an SUV into a camper and all day I’ve been watching videos that are convincing me that I’m way over my head and now that I’ve stumbled upon you, you’ve restored my faith and rekindled my fire. You’ve reminded me that I don’t need to know everything and if there’s a will, there’s a way! I appreciate you!
Agreed! I am working on the floor on my fourth build, but I _still_ see things that make me think, "I'm doing this all wrong and need to start over" :( I really like how Megan shares her (internal) process, because I want to try new things in my build, but also feel insecure about whether I'm doing things ok. It's inspiring to see other women who don't necessarily have a background in this get out there and try and learn!
@@MarcillaSmith Fourth build!! That's amazing. I love pushing myself to learn new things then later I end up facing the reality of having no idea what I'm doing 😂 It's always rewarding though. I loved watching Emma Builds Birbie during my build for the same reason!
And you've reminded me why I decided to share my journey!! 🥹 I am so glad it could provide some encouragement
I love creative girls, wish my wife were this handy 😅😊
The paused music when you cut the string.. cinematic masterpiece. haha
Hahaha I am so glad you appreciated that😄
Awesome work.
Thank you 🥰
Hi Megan Congratulations on the floor build I would have to say You've done a great job I can't wait to see the end of the build
Those two black knobs in the back unscrew with a pair of pliers..for the next time😊
Hahaha yeah, my friend figured that out for me on the other side 🙃 Whoops!
You are pretty cool 👏👏👏
I am glad you think so
YES! I've missed you! So nice to talk to you via email! So glad to see you post again! I can't wait until I can do this to my SUV!
This is such a lovely welcome back! Thank you 🥰 I am excited for you to experience it all yourself!!
@@MeganClaarke 😊
Wow great editing and A+ for building out ur truck and learning how to do it good job!!!
Great building floor on your suv campers
Thank you! Good progress ☺️
Right-on girl. You are amazing! You are natural on camera. Good on you. Will definitely continue watching your channel 👌
Oh, thank you. That is great to hear that you think I am a natural!!
wow ! ! !
I like your flooring, nice job!
The pattern is so fun! Thank you ☺️
Good job megan!!
Thanks katie !!
There are definitely phases where you can get a bit down about the build. Finicky thing aren't coming out, lack of space to build, lack of propper tools, lack of knowing exactly how to do it all, etc...
Yep, yep, yep! It can get discouraging, but its also the part where the learning happens which is what its all about :)
Cool floor, fun to see it come together!
Progress felt so good compared to an empty vehicle 😄
More please… trying to build mine out, any suggestions on where to get step by step. I just bought a suburban
There’s a link in the description for the guide I wrote with tons of information on dimensions, plumbing, solar, photos etc. 🫶🏼 Will keep the videos coming!
Why didn't you just leave the 2nd row seats in and folded down? It would have saved all that making a frame time and they lay flat.
My seats didn’t lay down very flat and I wanted to use the space for more storage 😊