Attempting to Live in my TINY Car - Cheap Car Camping Conversion

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Attempting to Live in my TINY Car - Cheap Car Camping Conversion

[@MrRikkip100]

Would highly recommend getting some wind deflectors for your front windows. When sleeping you can open the windows without water getting in, but allows air flow in and out the car. Saves you getting so much condensation on the inside👌🏻

[@johnplasse2781]

Good thing you don't live in canada. Deflectors Don't help for bugs lol

[@Niveuspluma1]

I admire your enthusiasm, Alex. As a couple of others have said, you definitely need to: 1. Get a fire extinguisher. 2. Secure that battery so it can't move around. 3. Get some window vents or your bedding will get damp with condensation over time.

[@stevepettifer4896]

G'wan Alex, properly branching out on your own. Was weirdly pleased to hear you'd met a nice girl, and a very international relationship too! Vienna is a nice city, you're right. I'm like you and prefer the countryside, but went to Vienna many years ago when a friend's parents were living nearby and it was one of the nicer cities I've been to. That cabin in the Alps just looked amazing in the snow. Be wary of the leisure battery, they do emit hydrogen when in use, and make sure it always stays upright: Many years ago when I worked on the roads installing and maintaining weather stations, I used to have 4 of the buggers in the back of the car as spares for the solar powered stations and one of them tipped over somehow. The acid leaked out and ruined the interior of the car. I know the modern ones are better sealed but still worth being careful. You could also add a small solar panel to your setup to top up the leisure battery when you're not using it.

[@clivewooffindin146]

How to adjust volume

[@Yoshiesque_]

- You can't sleep in a Polo, it is impossible! - Hold my tea mate.

[@Fishingbug]

Get a double memory foam topper then fold it in half for a mattress, should help not getting a bad back. Also maybe black out your rear windows for some privacy and no sunrises waking you up to early. You can also pick up moisture dehumidifier from the £1 shop that are small which should help a bit. Looking forward to your journey 😁

[@fishn365]

Great to see you come up with a plan and figure it out. Waiting to see how the camping goes! Austria looked incredible!!

[@jayt561]

Love this new journey Alex, wishing you the best of luck. Im sure a lot of the ‘Carl and Alex’ followers will join you on this journey, not just because they are interested in the content but just because you are such a genuine likeable guy with a passion. Keep up awesome work

[@just_alex]

Thanks so much!

[@paulinecadden4950]

Well done Alex your enthusiasm is a breath of fresh air good luck and so pleased to hear you have a lady in your life can't wait to see all the adventures and videos to come take care and stay safe 😊

[@Nayfeee]

Wish you all the best Alex, it's been a pleasure watching you and Carl over the years and I'll continue to watch both of your ventures.

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@imraduin]

Hey, I've been sleeping out of the trunk of a car while going on adventures several times and learned some things along the way. Hope it can help you! First off, if you are planning to sleep with all doors closed etc it is very well worth it to get a vent or similar that lets air in and moisture out of the car without letting rain in. If you plan to sleep with doors open (probably trunk) when it's warmer, create some sort of tent/awning solutuion that applies to the trunk door itself. Mosquito nets can be implemented here as well, a real life saver when summer camping here in Sweden atleast. Also, you should probably look into the possibility of carrying a water tank. Maybe behind the drivers seat under the folded back seat? Excited about the vids to come :D

[@just_alex]

Cheers for all the info!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@just_alex This guy said a whole lot of stuff that I totally agree with and have learned from experience! I bet you go to a van eventually though!

[@imraduin]

@@patchthesinclair5896 Thanks! It's all about being able to sleep well, and air quality combined with too warm or too cold temperatures make out alot of it. The moisture is something most people don't think about initially.

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@imraduin It soon becomes clear though! 😳

[@WiThErZ666]

Along with extra ventilation, securing the battery, fire extinguisher etc I would highly reccomend tinting the windows for some extra pivacy at night. Really enjoying these new vids where you are branching out and doing your own thing. I love this sort of content!

[@AMG63]

Hi Alex, You can always add a roof tent or roof box to the polo if space starts to become a issue as I had a corsa many moons ago and travelled Scotland fishing with a roof tent on my car it was amazng especially in the summer, all the best in the journey ahead 🙂👍

[@Bo88y22]

Alex, I don’t think you realise your charging needs. Get your self a usb socket for the battery, build it into the cabinet. Charging is going to be a problem, get a SPLIT CHARGE RELAY and take power from the alternator. Your inverter will use plenty of your battery amps. It might be an idea to plug your inverter into your cigar lighter and only use it when the engine is running. Although your battery might be 100 amp hours you can only use a maximum of 50 before it will need charging, these batteries don’t like getting drained down too low too often. Even mains charger you have will take a long time to get a fully drained battery to full as in 24 hours.

[@jamesshamley6577]

What you need is a battery isolator solenoid(from the 4x4 accessories places) and battery cables from the cars starting battery all the way to the leisure battery. Then it will charge really fast off the cars alternator while you drive. An added bonus is that you can start your car from the leisure battery in an emergency by engaging the solenoid without even opening the bonnet, from the drivers seat.

[@just_alex]

Thanks James, that's helpful info!

[@tomt6020]

Alex I would suggest that if you intend to leave a permanent leisure battery in there then have it wired up correctly with a split charge relay or you risk flattening both batteries when using the leisure one

[@tomt6020]

And get an AGM or Gel battery as they are sealed and designed to be used inside a vehicle

[@jamesshamley6577]

@@tomt6020 Good point.

[@Nuesse4711]

@@tomt6020 👍🏼

[@chrisheyes3428]

Loved this instalment Alex. Hope this adventure goes well, and can’t wait to hear how it goes. Stay safe and enjoy!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@trianm4682]

I know this is 2 years ago and you've probably figured it out by now. I just wanted to see how you made a flat surface to sleep on but I have a few tips, some repeated I'm sure. I use rechargeable batteries, similar in size to a car battery, bit smaller and much lighter, called Jackery Batteries. They are all digital and more powerful when it comes to electronics. Also, not a fire or burn hazard. I also use a sheet of plastic bug netting and strip magnets, pull them out of an old fridge, so you can have the window open for ventilation and not get bugs. You can also add a roof rack and container to store stuff.

[@jackince1656]

Very cool vid Alex, I recommend a nice rooftop tent for your car, they make travelling a lot easier and are also very easy/convenient to put up.

[@tomt6020]

I came to post the same suggestion!

[@bobmiller7502]

i was thinking that myself make things much easier i think,,x

[@jackwindsor2358]

Nice mate, look into getting a duel battery system for the car so your second battery charges as you drive so you never run out of power 🤙🏼

[@jordan1640]

Loving this channel it has such a great future!!

[@kingcodfish8026]

Good look with the adventure looking forward to the next installment

[@denisbilkey4033]

I've watched you and your brother for years, and will now watch you both as you've both become part of my life, just like many others. If you don't get on with your blow up bed, try a caravan franchise, they have small sized mattresses to fit caravan s mate. Wish you all the best in your adventures, and ps a little bit of fly fishing for survival meals wouldn't go amiss lol

[@TheKoiPartner]

If you had watched some episodes of Top Gear you’ve had much inspiration for camping in the car 😂😜

[@TheCod3r]

Loving the videos Alex, and at least I don't need to remember who is who any more 🤣 keep it up, you're doing great things

[@dannymooren9160]

I was waiting for a new video!! Thank, Alex!! It is so much fun

[@RyanThomas94]

Alex what a brilliant video mate. I know easier said than done, but I wish you had more confidence in yourself! Embrace life because you’re smashing it, over the moon to hear you’ve got a girlfriend. Loving this channel already 👏🏻

[@ud9277]

All the comments here are really good but this one is the best.

[@thomasben3991]

Loved the part about the hair , your girlfriend and the traveling to Austria / Vienna. The car transformation was simple but made everything allot better if you wanna do this challenge. Can't wait to see the adventure. Wish you the best Alex ;)

[@just_alex]

Glad you liked it!!

[@myspanielshuntingNZ]

Have fun Alex, enjoying your humour and look forward to your adventures.

[@kerelman995]

Yess new episode! Austria is absolutely stunning. Good luck on the road again mate :)

[@3DomSculpts]

With your channel growth, I wouldn't imagine it will be a long wait for a company to reach out with something more suitable. All the best on your adventures Alex.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@Lee-rp3jr]

Get your self a split charge relay kit basically one end attaches to your car battery and the other end to your leisure battery. That will automaticing keep your leisure battery topped up.

[@allencollins7219]

So happy to see you on your own! Keep on rolling, like the car conversion. Peace!

[@slyboy1966]

Loving this channel Alex good luck on the adventure.

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@mattnorman4007]

100p should rip the seats out completely and put a cheap plywood base in and get some cut foam to size then build cheap cupboards to fit

[@just_alex]

Nice idea, I just don't want to make any permanent changes to the interior as I will still need to take passengers occasionally.

[@MacTX]

I imagine it going something like this, mum: how nice of you to come for a visit Alex: I need to use your hoover, my car is dirty mum: 😶🙄

[@jayv5256]

I did 3 months birdwatching\hiking on the outer Hebrides sleeping in my old style fiesta, I also spent 6 weeks in a Renault Cleo again birding\butterflying\hiking in Bulgaria and Greece. It's a great way to keep costs down..offers great freedom as well, but you do want to feel safe and comfortable (I never thought I'd be happy about being short!) I didn't bother cooking, I lived on cold tinned peas, tomatoes bananas, bread and stuff bought from road side sellers, I must've hit Bulgaria in cherry season, awesome! Good luck man. And that's why they call it electrickery in Cornwall!

[@guitarste]

Loving this so far Alex well done your car adaptations look great clever lad 👌🏼

[@adamdosoudil416]

"It ain't much, but it's honest work" :D Good one Alex, can't wait for what is to come!

[@nathankane3704]

Brilliant, love to see it mate been follow you and your bro for years 👍🏻

[@MrCall12]

Looking forward more videos like this. Keep up the good work Alex.

[@Jockno]

Love it Alex. I just know you’re vids are gonna be funny and interesting. Can’t wait to watch em.

[@just_alex]

Enjoy!

[@ianberry1713]

Nice one Alex. I’m really looking forward to watching your travels in your little car. I’m sure it’s already been said but you should secure that battery. Good luck!

[@mrsage4489]

Man... I was sceptical at first when you started your own channel but you really bring an interesting vibe. I like it, the videos are interesting and almost scary at times 🤣 And the production is just next level

[@just_alex]

I appreciate that. Thank you!

[@jamesjimb]

I'm Looking forward to the adventures Alex. Keep working hard and Good Luck for the future mate

[@just_alex]

Thanks James!

[@edricketts6887]

Great stuff, having spent lots time 'car campling' I ended up with a good Bivy bag,Thermarest and sleeping bag. Bedding down by the car. All of which were easy to carry if I wanted to sleep away from the car. And glad to see you have the most essential item... a pillow. Enjoy yourselve.

[@bassmanjapan1729]

Great stuff Alex, thanks👍

[@aprileaves4227]

You are the only one I have notifications on for thanks for the great trip

[@cameronbarrett8021]

Loving the new channel mate, can’t wait for the future

[@trevorcornes1056]

Nice one Alex .something really different to watch & interesting 😄 can’t wait to watch more 👍

[@just_alex]

Plenty more coming soon!

[@drcarp9215]

Love it Alex, nice to see the views flying! I have bought a load of car camping gear for this year too, mine is an estate though so a little easier! Going to love watching the journey, don’t forget the rods for the sea side adventures for the catch and cook!

[@just_alex]

Cheers for watching. :)

[@marcust5014]

Cracking vid Alex can't wait for more adventure's 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@Timmysminivanventures]

Awesome Alex! Looks like a great adventure! Good luck and enjoy every min! 👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@jasondonaldson2947]

Great watch and love the enthusiasm

[@FrankieHarrys]

Thoroughly enjoyed this mate, cracking editing too!

[@kmtb2011]

i did my first car camping in November, drove from south england > lake district then to scotland John o Groats, car camped at john o groats car park, best sleep ever aint lying, iv got a estate so room wasnt an issue! am so buzzed cant wait to do more this year and NC500!

[@chuters]

Love it Alex I’m a full time van lifer and love it. If you fitted a split charge relay. You can charge your battery while driving 😉 I’d be happy to help with any problems you may encounter in this small living movement. Keep on trucking bro

[@just_alex]

Thanks Paul, appreciate your comment. I may need some help in the near future!

[@pauljones4596]

Good luck mate, have fun, hope it goes smoothly for u ✌️

[@derekhobbis7546]

Great video mate really wished I had done some of this before I had kids and too many other commitments looks awesome and then to just pick ur destination and just go , keep it up mate and your channel will carry on growing as fast as it is which is great to see 👍🏻👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!

[@pagboz9966]

Love this video! Nice content looking forward to summer might be a bit more comfortable plus better survival conditions

[@bb27232]

loved watching ~ cheers back at you!

[@malcstevenson5921]

Outstanding work Alex. Luxury on wheels. Who knew. Looking forward to following your adventures.

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@vaguelysober]

This is content I can get behind! Keep doing this!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@davefran]

Brilliant Alex .love your Bee hive Your mushrooms ect This channel is going to be something special too..ripping the seats . OCD @ the mess .drove me mental I wanted to hoover it out properly for you Keep up the great stuff .I can't wait for more

[@just_alex]

Sorry about the dirt, I really didn't do a good job of cleaning it out! haha

[@lexiepelletier3010]

Hey Alex a good idea to give you more storage is get some roof racks for your car so you can have storage on top of your car.Aswell if you got a foldable table to go on top of the roof racks so you can do your cooking outside of your car just and idea for you your doing amazing!!!

[@tomanderson1337]

Awesome video as always alex!! Looking forward to the next one. Good luck!! :)

[@just_alex]

Thanks so much!

[@timhartmann3699]

That hair look is the best you can get. I am cutting my hair for over 10 years now and as you said, it is super quick to wash, no need for hairdryer or anything. And while you dont have to go to the barber you are even saving money and time. and good look on your adventure. had to laugh when you came up with the idea with your polo transformation. I also do car camping with my girlfriend in my VW Tiguan where we kind of camp like you. Stay safe, keep being yourself and a lot of fun for your journey 🤘

[@GLK-London]

Good luck with the future. Looks like it will be a steep learning curve!

[@r31fishing]

Looking forward to these vlogs bro! 👊

[@Stay.motivated137]

Megga video Alex really looking forward to see where your adventures take you 🙌

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@franj001]

Another upload...let's go Alex. I bet a new van is on the horizon!!

[@davkimb]

Life is an adventure and I'm really glad you've decided to embrace it! I'm also really glad you're going to let us tag along for the ride!

[@just_alex]

Thanks for joining!

[@andreawooten-mckinnon2982]

This is indeed impressive I love it Thxs for sharing

[@heavyvoodoo]

Nice and have fun. Don't forget to secure the battery 😉👍

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy…. Looking forward to your camping trips ..I’d get a Ridgemonkey for cooking, they take up no room as the handles come off &go inside …I use them on our camping channel . We have 3 different ones plus cast iron Dutch oven .. all the best cheers Chris & Sam

[@jordangladden7749]

My man. Love it. So happy you’re doing your thing ! I’m hooked already.

[@just_alex]

Hope you enjoy the future vids!

[@jordangladden7749]

Definitely! You rock , keep up the wonderful content

[@antwhite3899]

Vienna and it's school of art have a lot to answer for!! Great video

[@curtisrubidge6357]

Austria trip looked incredible. Good to see your doing your own thing and fulfilling your own passions 👍

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@theguernseybirdnerd7111]

You're spirit of adventure is inspiring and contagious. Reminds me of the simpler times my youth allowed. Crack on, young man. Crack on.

[@Deankozcarpfishing]

Great vid mate. Looking forward to seeing the adventures you have in it. Something l would love to do myself. Enjoy bro 👊

[@just_alex]

Thanks 👍

[@NewnameSameme]

Fabulous video, can’t wait to see how you got on. I’m desperate to camp in my Ford Ka 😅 I might just try it after watching this. I’d definitely need my windows covered over though📸🙌👏🏻

[@callumnoblett4905]

Yep, 'slept' in many an airport, bus shelters, under bridges, in chilly tents etc. etc. Uncomfy is bad, no mattress, no sleeping bag, cold, hungry, wet, lost yep done all of the above. Liking the car tent suggestions too. A whole new World opened up to you Alex, like I knew it would be. All the best mate. Cal

[@thematchfisherman6912]

Love it got Carl for my fishing and u for the adventures

[@KayakFishingCorkIreland]

Nice job Alex. Try figure out a way of tying the leisure battery to the rear seat belt mounts so it doesn't come through the back of your seat if you come to a sudden stop. I sleep in the car for fishing trips too, I'll be doing it tomorrow night. Luckily I've the 02-10 Seat Alhambra where you can take the 5 seats out of the back for a flat floor. I made a removable raised platform 2 years ago so most of the gear goes under and I've loads of room on top. Some nice Sharan/Alhambra/Galaxy campers around but I occasionally need the 7 seats.

[@jdelaplaya9678]

Roof tent maybe?🤣🤣 I admire the commitment ❤️👍👍

[@kanifuker721]

I ditched my wee citroen for a megane estate, Had the windows blacked out professionally for sleep and keeping the dog cool and perfect for my wild camps in Scotland. I don't even have to bother with a tent, have a cool box for the milk & grub, two stoves etc etc. Remember, don't overthink it or you'll end up with the kitchen sink, just take what's needed for the first two nights and pick stuff up on your travels. All the best Alex.

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@brandonchapman292]

Austria looks incredible, proper happy for you mate

[@donnasloane9031]

Smart thinking Alex

[@jakeelsegood4856]

Nice one Alex 👍🏻 loving the videos

[@just_alex]

Thanks Jake!

[@bobfor4868]

Good work Sir. It's going to be an amazing 'work in progress, learn as you go' adventure. Looking forward to it.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@iamalexoconnorofficial]

I've been a KZbin creator and consumer for years, and I'm quite picky in what I watch because I don't want to be mindlessly consuming. I just got off work after 9-10 (overworked today in tech) and googled "living remotely" cause I once saw a KZbinr living off the grid and me being from Mumbai, India and recently moving to NYC, USA. I'm so used to crowds, and this USA tech is beyond scary. I came across your living in mountain video (day in life) and you are VERY CALMING and are literally me as I was before becoming somewhat chaotic. I feel grounded seeing you and wanna get back to YouTubing too

[@lucamulholland-llado5332]

i absolutely love your creativity i bet i could sleep and eat there.good luck!

[@Samuel-en8lj]

Nice to see you doing your own thing you love. all for it

[@just_alex]

Thanks Samuel!

[@Spacey7]

If you get a 12v battery you'll need to get things that run on 12v or buy an inverter that converts 12v into 240w (I think that's right?) Then you can use your usual electric items on the battery. Also you can connect the spare battery to your car battery so it's always charged. It will charge when the cars running with all the extra power put into your car battery from the alternator. Hope that helps. I lived off grid in a large caravan for years. The battery part is pretty simple.even for a girl like me. 😊 Loving your new videos Alex 🍻

[@callme_guy]

Great video, can see your going to smash it going forward, keep them vids coming 😊

[@just_alex]

Thank you so much 😁

[@camperp195]

Hey alex,i have a peugot bipper car,back seats come right out,so when i go to scotland mountain biking,ive slept in it numerous times,great little car,fair play to you for wanting to convert your car,youll love it,looking forward to your adventures,keep it up and follow your dreams 👍

[@sam_james_18]

I’ve recently done an overnighter at Stansted and yes after a while it does start to get very cold 😂, loving these videos and it’s great inspiration to become a free spirit and get out and see the world, hopefully I can follow in your footsteps one day 👍

[@JoshLowe1995]

Enjoyed that!

[@Drivenwithdangaming]

Amazing video my guy, keep them coming

[@just_alex]

Cheers for watching!

[@Drivenwithdangaming]

@@just_alex loved it man debating trying this

[@Amadeus_Flyfishing]

Really quick and easy conversion, I like it! I would have bought some wood and built my own interior, but it doesn't seem necessary at all. :) But instead of the battery you could buy something like a Jackery with a solar panel and you don't even need to know anything about elictricity. It's a bit expensive but totally worth it.

[@just_alex]

Cheers for the info.

[@dwaynehorn3034]

Love this so happy I came across it

[@jonathanbingham8002]

You can set up an automatic watering system for your vegetables. My grandfather has one for when he goes away. They aren’t too hard to set up and it’s super reliable!

[@rogergoulder3821]

If he went for Hydroponics he could grow many interesting plant, lol.