CAMPER CONVERSION | Kennedy Carey

[@MrElecterik]

Love the simplicity of your concept, you should make a lot of holes of about 2" in the pieces of wood under the mattress so it reduced weight and your mattress gets better ventilation.

[@susie9893]

Super practical and built to EXACTLY your lifestyle needs. The beauty of diy camper design

[@maureendoherty4683]

Cool design - if available we would be interested in the blueprints - Thank you

[@advenchatera]

yooo! do you have plans for this?? I have been watching honda fit conversion videos all day, but I wanted a stove slide out and none of them have this! I have no idea how to build, but I can follow good instructions!

[@ryanwilliam129]

Nice to see a handsome young man that is so humble. A real class act. Thank you for the video, I will take this into consideration while building out my Subaru.

[@MarisaFotosensible]

🙌 minimalism is the focus! perfect!

[@mangle40]

This is absolutely outstanding. The most talented and clever car build that I’ve seen. Love it! Thank you!

[@yongwoo1020]

This is the most helpful video on car camping conversions I’ve seen so far. Good job!

[@kathrynruckman1283]

Who else stopped this excellent video to go measure their suv

[@carlavv5302]

No me. I do not have one. 😉

[@penname40]

Kathryn Ruckman , nope... didn’t need a platform. 60/40 seats , use either half to hold foam mattress and bedding.... plenty of storage left for necessities. Some larger belongings not needed daily into storage. Easy, peasy.

[@lindsayCswain]

penname40 - what do you mean 60/40 seats?

[@CrazyHHO19]

i wonder if i can convert my smart for two🚕

[@Celsior400]

Love how you’re so gentle with your gear. Great straight forward build

[@NashvilleNative-0]

I have watched at least 100 videos on SUV camper builds and I have to say this is the absolute best! you have designed this modularly to provide many different configuration options and you have done an excellent job. I am going to try to copy your ideas. I'm telling you this is An excellent example on how to do an SUV camper build!

[@jennyb360]

clever build! I would totally buy the plans for this.

[@NeoChicago]

excellent presentation! Definitely top 3. Thank you so much!

[@thedaddechannel]

Great job. Great video. Wow. Great reasoning. One of the best car builds if not one of the simplest. Practical. Thanks!

[@TacoOSRS]

Easily the coolest mini car camper setup I’ve seen! Do you have a build video or anything? I’d love to steal quite a few ideas for when I rework my own build at some point

[@joseantoniorivera9118]

Your setup is just completely amazing!! I have the same car and I’m having this idea of setting it up the same as yours. Nice and creative!!!! Gracias!

[@nickclark6477]

Nice job. I’m impressed with the simplicity of you build

[@janicemckinnie6965]

Thank you for a thorough comprehensive video. I agree with every positive comment. You are amazing!

[@Homeboywhassup]

Rookie first-timer here. Seen a lot of these vids and this one is one of the betters. Never would have thought about extending one side of the bed longer, to keep driver's side intact for a quick "get up and go." The cut-away for the cooler was also something most of us would not have thought to do.

[@priyazwolinski7665]

Do you have a template for these plans and a list of the supplies you used? It would be extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@simonbailey8814]

Priya Zwolinski yes!

[@Blondyn1906]

Bump up!

[@priyazwolinski7665]

Simon Bailey can I see them??

[@emilystrickfaden48]

Kamil Manterys Hey Kamil, do you still have the plans for this??

[@emilystrickfaden48]

Simon Bailey hey! Would you please share the blueprint if you have one?

[@lorenzoarroz3688]

Thank you for taking the time to post this. It is well thought out and looks to be a great road trip!

[@rweddeburn]

Very cool Car camper Build! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome video! Well done!!

[@lolosdream]

This video is really helpful! I have a 2012 CRV and we are planning to either make it ourself or talk to a local cabinet maker. I work crazy hours so having time to make this myself is questionable. Thank you for this video!

[@Andek74]

Very methodical and well engineered. Nice built.

[@reaganelaine8507]

You did an incredible job building this!! 🙌🙌 What an awesome way to travel without spending a ton of money!!

[@Cat-jq2me]

This is a nice set up. My only problem is that my spare tire is in the floor in the very back. How do I get around something like that? And I don't want to drive around with it on a roof rack.

[@Okukawa]

Really cool! Yours is the best camper conversion I’ve seen and I think it’s because of the versatility. I can tell you’ve put a lot of thought and planning into this. Excellent work.

[@YesClearly]

So many great ideas! Thank you for posting your design.

[@TheNoufster]

Do you have the plans for this set up? Ive been looking for plans or at least the material and the pieces you have used for it to build this. Very much appreciated :)

[@brodiekinder]

That would be amazing to have the template

[@FarhanAli-id2lp]

Absolutely amazing!! Ingenious!!!

[@Lmj4you]

U made it amazingly well 👍

[@abdullahmuhammad6184]

Every second is worth in this video. Great work.

[@christopher5087]

I'm so stealing the idea of using wires to tighten the structure down! Pretty sweet concept! Nice work!

[@ohmercy5924]

Great, well thought out, simple build that gives a feeling of space- no clutter. Good job.

[@jonnieinbangkok]

What a creative and efficient SUV camper conversion. Well done...hope you're still enjoying it.

[@richardbottslotsandmore5696]

Awesome video and build....Gave me some ideas...I have a 2012 dodge grand caravan and wanted a non permanent camper conversion to do some travel...thanks..

[@Penelope642]

Awesome job! I have a 2010. It has a moonroof so I need for fans but I would TOTALLY convert it like this!

[@jtothedizzo8645]

Your build is awesome!!! I drive a Jeep Rubicon Unlimited and I need the most possible room for my snow board or my surf board. I definitely am going to try and emulate your build for my weekend adventures. Thank you soo much for posting this ☺️

[@danieltani2474]

Such an incredible video! So well done and very explained! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Please record more videos like this... I learned so much!

[@gungfuriceboy]

Yes i must Agree with some of the past comments!! The 'BEST' yet Camper conversion for a Honda CRV!! Can i have some ez to follow plans please!!

[@KA_all_day]

I like the methods you used to secure the frame to the vehicle!

[@bruin4937]

You actually did an incredible job in designing and constructing your camper structure. Well conceived and executed. Very impressive.

[@dianafrances6880]

Excellent point with the Yeti vs portable fridge. Very insightful.

[@TrustingYourProcess]

I love your build out for your Vehicle I'm about to move into my vehicle at the end of this year and I was wondering is it easy to reinstall the seats. I want to be able to sell my SUV at a later date and was wondering will it be a hassle to remove them and to reinstall them.

[@kennedycarey898]

Isn't hard to remove the seats. Just unbolt/rebolt them. Takes about 5min

[@buxaxaxa1]

What is that sleeping pad ? Looks really comfy and compact!

[@kennedycarey898]

REI Self Inflating Sleeping Pad - pretty comfy

[@1indonesiaku]

I would switch the positions of the yeti and the stove because while you probably won't need to access your stove lying down (now under your side of the bed), it would be nice to be able to reach into the yeti (now next to your head instead of under it) to grab a beer without getting up. I'm lazy like that. :)

[@TacoOSRS]

DJ Loco managed to fine the one flaw with this build (albeit, beer access is vital) but I totally agree haha

[@memetrashbin3061]

Thanks. I will do the exact same setup in my 2005 Toyota Alphard but with some cupboards and a fridge.

[@2keys1lock]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing. I was just wondering if you decided on all your pieces first, like the cooler, the battery and stove top. Then made the measurements for the framing? Sorry if I missed that part.

[@kennedycarey898]

I did a mix of both. I knew I wanted a stove, cooler, battery, etc.... So I looked into the different kinds and sizes and then figured out what would likely work best. Then once I made the purchases I made the final cuts and measurements based off of the exact sizes and layouts of the items.

[@2keys1lock]

Nice! Thanks for the reply 👍🏼

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Nice build brother, thanks for sharing!

[@WonderErin]

This is amazing! I have a Honda CRV and was thinking about what to do to convert it. So many awesome ideas I wouldn't have thought of! I've never attempted to do anything like this before. Do you have a blueprint for sale?

[@lomozizzle]

This is perfect for my planned SUV conversion , thank you!

[@BrentInvesting]

Here I am almost 4 years later checking this video out, it's a NICE Build. I really like the detail you took to measure and make sure stuff fits and how it goes in/out easily. My son just turned 6, and I grew up camping with in my teen years with my friend and have a ton of memories. I'd like to covert my Fit to something similar in order to take him out camping - or when kids get older wifey and I can drop kids at grandmas house and take off for a weekend lol. I see it's been a few years since you've posted - hopefully, all has been good, deff outa post more :-)

[@everyday316]

Great video, tons of advice all well presented. Thanks

[@HotSauseCandy]

Awesome seeing how your platform is set up for your bed. I have a 01 ZX3 Focus and I'm working on it to make it sleep able for going to conventions across the country. I've slept in it over one week end and it wasn't too bad. It's was an amazing experience sleeping in my car at a rest stop and not paying for an over priced hotel for my weekend away. :)

[@karenmullen3210]

Whether you have the time-in experience of a true craftsman or not, you are crafty, handy, and dang smart about using what happened got. Thinking forward and broadly, and solving your bugaboo about permanence versus temporary installation and built a stable removable puzzle. Fantastic! And the skate bearing drawer...(awe)...now, that's usin' yer noodle! You've got good spatial and abstract reasoning, and if you've got fluid thinkability you've got it all, baby!

[@arseckler]

Wow great design, vision & execution! Bravo & thank you!

[@carrieminogue7932]

Hey! This is awesome and so well thought out! Just curious if you have the measurements/equipment list and if so whether you are willing to share. Thanks!

[@zonumev]

Excellent job my man! Very creative and great features.

[@afcreative22]

You know, this is probably how I'm going to build mine.

[@MuddyDuck...]

Thanks for such a comprehensive review of your ingenious camper conversion design. I am currently looking at buying a CR-V, and was wondering if I could use it for overnight sleeping when the weather here in the UK is too bad. Your video answers that with a resounding yes. Many thanks and ATB.

[@charleskerry845]

Looks better then other videos I saw . Do they make AC unit for the Honda Crv to attach to it for camping ? I live in Florida it gets hot in the summers ,

[@EazyT8439]

My first car was a Honda CR-V I put 400 000 km on it I practically lived in it going out every night and every weekend it was stock didn’t do any conversions because I was young and dumb but to this day it has been my favourite car I’ve owned thing is built like a tank.

[@danielkorman7261]

Great build I'm looking to do something similar myself. What year is your CRV? By any chance would you be willing to make a quick video of how you took the seats out of the vehicle? Thanks

[@kennedycarey898]

This is a 2012 - The seats are bolted into the floor and there is a plastic cover over the bolts. Just pop the cover off and unbolt it!

[@bugsbunny7710]

Brilliantly crafted brother I love it

[@margiereyes3640]

This build is great, definitely some thing I feel that I could do with no carpentry skills

[@HeadWestOn90]

Nice! How are you charging the Yeti charger for your camera equipment? Any bathroom/shower ideas? Safe travels!

[@christinesmith8721]

This is such a simple cool design, and I proberly could do this myself...Would love a list and measurements to buy if you could possibly do that👍 Thank you for sharing this awesome car camper😃

[@michaelperszon8507]

Awesome build man! Youre really well spoken too!

[@Megwilson2801]

You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing. I will use Your ideas for my Yukon Xl

[@natashaarvanitidis7184]

I know it has been a while since you posted this but I was wondering if you had considered putting the dimensions for the build, up for sale! I would totally spend the money to not have to come up with plans that I already love!! Thanks so much for the inspiration by the way, we were considering a minivan but I wouldn't feel nearly as comfortable driving it (plus I already love the crvs)

[@lindanerney9896]

Such a clever design. Easy to access everything.

[@fiesty161]

Wish he would have included planes and parts list as I have a 2011 CR-V I would like to do a conversion on.

[@ethnocentricfun991]

I too wish there was a link for the plan

[@anyacreate]

Gorgeous build!

[@rashadb954]

Very well thought out and flexible! Thanks for sharing!

[@expressivepets1]

I have a crv...cool conversion. Great vid.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

Very well designed and executed. You did a good job avoiding the obvious bulk and overweighting of these other folks packing 100 pounds of wood in their small SUV. I still think a mattress with a large tablet, some stackable crates (can be used as table as well), soft mesh nets on the sides and roof and soft organizing bags is the way to maximize space in a small SUV rather than a platform/drawers system more suited to larger vehicles or vans. In fact, your system would be perfect if adapted to a larger van.

[@nomadicbydesign0]

Excellent design, thank you for making this video! I don't have my original Celica campercar anymore but I am planning to get another one soon. What size vehicle would you recommend, and what type is yours? Have you ever tried leaving out the second half of the bed (middle passenger side) and using that area for a bathroom area (porta potti or such)? I am wracking my brain as to how to attach a roll down curtain off the rear lift door so that it creates a privacy room and protection from insects when cooking, instead of the wraparound tent that I used last time. Have you considered that at all?

[@kennedycarey898]

This is a 2012 Honda CRV. It's a relatively small space to build out a camper for but I made it work! I've seen many builds where they leave out one half for storage, shelves, cooking, etc... but I wanted to make sure I could sleep 2 people. Most of my travel is done with a partner. I have plans to add some type of awning/tent type system that extends out from the roof over the back of the car to cook and hang while raining. Haven't done it yet. Ill be sure to make an updated video once I do.

[@irisqueen4376]

Great build! Hey, you look like Jeremiah Brent from Nate and Jeremiah. Happy trails 😊!

[@CoolEyeColorado]

Wow great build! lots of good ideas in this

[@lolacole7127]

Best build ever!!!! 🏅

[@haniffashadik5719]

Nicely done, For the stove, from where you get the gas or where gas cylinder is stored.

[@bcgrittner]

Not bad. I may use some of your ideas in my Dodge Journey.

[@YosiNaturalGuerrera]

Can you share the hardwares and all accessories you used for the project? All that you think it can be useful to purchase, especially that mattres, what is the name and Brand? I appreciate it!

[@susanmoon1070]

I would love blueprints and list of supplies needed please? Best ever conversion for SUV!!!

[@robbrowe7941]

Lovely Setup, In my RAV4 Hybrid, Similar setup, But no fans required, Because the Hybrid acts like a generator!! Just dial the temperature desired😇🇨🇦 Happy Trails👀

[@heatherburns2482]

Thank you so much for sharing! Probably a stupid question, but I couldn’t tell if you took the back seats out, or if they are just in the down position, with the head rests off? If they are out, are the easy enough to put in and out? Thanks for any direction on that!

[@kennedycarey898]

I designed it so that I could keep the back seats in if I wanted to (folded down with the headrest on still) however if you take them out you get more storage space underneath. I normally keep them out or have just the single back seat in when needed. They are bolted to the floor and that accesss is covered with a plastic piece. The first time you do it may take 15-20 minutes just to figure it out but once you've done it once or twice you can easily put it in and out in 5 minutes

[@swlucas]

Awesome job! That is inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@marianamiami]

Excellent minimalist design .. Appreciated.

[@daverw6]

Great build with some nice details. I'll echo an earlier commenter -- parts list!

[@lexibrocoum4716]

Love this idea and I can't wait to build something similar for my 2016 CRV! Have you made any adjustments or changes in the past 3 years that have improved the design? Also, if you have a list of building materials or a building plan I would love to see it! Thanks!

[@TLegg6]

Love the minimalist design! Likewise, curious about the training pants u r wearing. Can you tell me the brand/style? Look like some Reebok’s I ruined some time ago. Thanks!!

[@MrDogilvie]

For airflow through the windows you can get a couple screens/canopy from www.roadieproducts.com. Keeps rain and bugs out. Would fit that model.

[@YesClearly]

Thanks for posting that. It looks like a great solution! I just checked Amazon and it's $39,

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Just run the ac

[@ziomalZparafii]

@@daytonasayswhat9333 for the whole night? With engine running? Where I live you can't stay with engine running for more than a couple of minutes.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

ziomalZparafii Yes. Why not?

[@ziomalZparafii]

@@daytonasayswhat9333 well, I provided a reason in my first comment. Leaving the engine working for few hours is in many countries illegal, generates noise, unnecessary pollute environment and so on.

[@bergtastic]

This is very impressive!! Thank you for sharing!

[@JennBX1]

This is great. Are you still using this system?

[@kennedycarey898]

Actually just recently put it to rest but It served me well for many years!

[@jonthebru]

Nice job. It was a couple of years ago, have you made any changes in that time after using it for a while?

[@ReneaDooserider]

What size yeti do you have in here 40qt? Thank you. great video 💕💕

[@ebrown2274]

Do you have plans for this build. all the others I’ve seen want you to take out seats. I don’t want to go that route. My car is a 2018 Ford Escape.

[@PapousWebNode]

smart conversion, man. I appreciate the versatility of the space solution.

[@dzs763]

This is a great simple design. Very very functional. Have you made any update on it since the time you published this video? It is always great to get new ideas an inspiration for our own builds :) Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelnoel133]

Such a great video. Well done sir!