Car Camper Corolla in the Rocky Mountains

[@Victorylap-fy4ke]

The Corolla I had was small compared to newer ones. I unbolted the passenger seat and removed it indoors and the backseat cushion. Then got a board to fit from the glovebox to the backseat. I padded it with the cushions from my sofa. I made reflectix shade covers for the windows. Depending on your car you might attach 2 legs with 2x2's cut to size to get a comfortable level. I drove across the country and was gone 6 week, but on the road for 3 weeks. When I got home I had driven 6700 miles solo. What I didn't plan for was not having radio and cell reception in the open-space areas. somedays for 7-8 hours, but hey the scenery was great.

[@oliverking75]

Sounds like you had a good adventure along the way though - I've thought about taking out the front seat too, but I often go out fishing and it's good to have it open for a passenger. Might explore that for a longer trip though!

[@pughuky5018]

I'm planning on living in my Corolla for around 3 months do you have any tips?

[@Victorylap-fy4ke]

@@pughuky5018 I found finding a place to park every night was extremely stressful. Some cities I drove around for 20 miles before I thought I had a good place to sleep. Twice I parked near peoples homes and the next day I heard them outside my car threatening to call the police. Apparently, because I was peacefully sleeping and not bothering anyone. Right. I always tried to find a quiet place where road noise and people wouldn't bother me. Doing that caused me to be in places that are isolating. I worried I could be more easily targeted for crime or cops to give the knock. If your the kind of person that can sleep through any noise. It will be easier to find a safe sleeping spot.

[@ramonaneyrinck2292]

Hi. I live in Calgary, and im looking to turn my 2008 Ford Focus into a car camper. I love how you call your Car the CarV. So clever. Thank you for posting this video..its going to be so helpful. Im so glad i found a fellow Calgarian/Canadian.

[@oliverking75]

That's awesome - Yay another person from Calgary! Hope the build goes well for the Focus, they are pretty reliable and if it's a hatchback then I bet it has good room too! Hope to see you out there sometime!

[@gappleton8255]

I have a 17ft kayak mounted on top of my "Camperolla". It serves well as optional storage while driving or sleeping.

[@khamtp42]

travel everywhere enjoy and safe money good jobs bro. i will start doing this soon with my car to

[@andymedina8235]

Thank you for sharing👍

[@realchinese2012]

After the vacation when you go back to daily life, do you put your backseats back? Is it easy to put back?

[@oliverking75]

Yeah super easy, it is only about 5 bolts, so once you take out the platform, it's just a matter of reattaching the seats. Takes me about 15 minutes or so.

[@realchinese2012]

@@oliverking75 Thank you for your answer. I'll do it on my own when I travel.

[@marashen]

do you still have the bottom carseat underneath your plywood?

[@ccswedo.skateboarding]

You look like Johnny Sins !!!

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Like that cubby, perfect fit..👍

[@oliverking75]

Thanks friend!

[@duvessa2003]

The tent is what makes the car V work. It’s a strategy; it’s not cheating. ✌🏻

[@Nomadicheadspace]

If you took the head rest off the front passenger seat and pulled it forward would it sit flush with your back seat??

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Hey man good job on the 500 subs, I'm excited to see what you've done in this video.

[@oliverking75]

Thanks friend! It was a good trip, lots of fun with the car!

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

@@oliverking75 That's awesome, I'm currently doing car camping with my cat.

[@oliverking75]

@@LeaveNoTrashBehind Pets are awesome to have for the journey! Always in good company!

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

@@oliverking75 Definitely I gotta get my camera fixed so I can film my journey, the phone quality sucks. Also I have to get him a little harness and bed, and I gotta figure out his bathroom situation.

[@letthewookiewin5997]

I admire your resourcefulness in making a Corolla into a caRV! Love it

[@Kad3nSJ]

Dude,, the coffee beans☕️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@paigeyelanich5740]

Thank you so much for posting these! Getting ready to do a similar conversion on my corolla and your videos have been so helpful

[@oliverking75]

Thanks for watching Paige, glad they've been useful for you!

[@marashen]

i hope you post your conversion too! im just trying to see what people do with their cars thanks

[@overlnder9793]

Love it man. Great setup. I cannot wait to get back out there again.

[@krystalwhite675]

Do you think this is sustainable for a full year of travel?

[@oliverking75]

It could be depending on what you're able to tolerate - would be a good idea to have a tent with you for extra space when stopped. You may also need some insulation for colder climates, I'm in Canada so the winter would be tough.

[@jrambo7495]

I do you.

[@koseku3]

i do the same in Türkiye with a fiat egea (a car made in TR) and same equipments as yours plus a foldable solar panel, i plan to travel from spring to autumn next year with the money i will collect. my favourite location to camp is nemrut crater which has a forest and warm lake on top of a mountain with 2000m altitute

[@coltonmoutdoors]

i plan on doing something similar with my impreza, nice camper bro!

[@rat640]

Hello thanks for share video. How much tall are you if i can ask. And how much lenght is there for making bed in corolla? Thank you

[@miketrey9294]

lmfao at the invisible cup thing. I always catch myself doing that and think the same thing

[@jam_thagoat3283]

U could turn the cubby into a subwoofer box when ur done 🎶

[@oliverking75]

Love this idea!

[@fionaludbrook8193]

Love the Rockies. though many years since I backpacked my way around Canada. I did two four week trips in my Carolla sedan least year, one up through central New South Wales, as far as the Queensland border, then back along the East coast of Australia and the second up through Central Australia. Camped at Uluru for a week and had a brilliant time exploring there. It even rained on the rock, so rare in the desert. Added 11,000 kms to the clock. Both trips were epic and the Carolla did not miss a beat. Happy camping and fishing!

[@oliverking75]

Thanks for the comment! That sounds like you’ve had some good trips! I’m hoping to make it either down to the states or up to the Yukon next!

[@christinesmith8330]

LoL got van home and three tents lol.

[@crissgen]

Thanks for the video how long is your bed space

[@oliverking75]

Without the head board it's 66" and with it attached it extends to 78" - thanks for watching!

[@crissgen]

@@oliverking75 ok thanks

[@ramondariobaezfelipe1776]

​@@oliverking75Thanks for a very good video. I'm planning to camperize my '99 Toyota Camry, and your video gived to me some good ideas. I wish you have many good trips!!

[@jp6614]

Looks like Kline River?

[@ali-ic5kd]

Litttt. I can’t wait to do this

[@jarjarkaneko]

Does your jackery work well with a one burner cook top? I'm thinking about getting the same one..

[@oliverking75]

I think that they're awesome - I use mine around the house to for a bunch of other stuff too, definitely one of my favourite purchases to date

[@TheJakobLott]

How tall are you?

[@alhajicktv]

👍

[@salonjantzen]

You single? 😂

[@totalsoupsloud]

Ur pan.... is warped..... perhaps you keep it with you, for the sins you have committed.

[@raffaellocattaneo6418]

your camera work is a bit shakey