Car Camping! 🚗 My First Time Sleeping in my Land Rover Freelander Conversion

Sleeping in my car was so much fun! This was my first time car camping in my newly converted Land Rover Freelander :D A gorgeous experience - felt like proper luxury! And all done for £205 (the wood used was off-cuts that Ash had going spare, so if you can’t get hold of any odd bits of wood it’ll cost a bit more). You could of course just use your normal sleeping mat and sleeping bag instead of upholstery foam and bedding, which wouldn’t be as cosy but would save a fair bit of money. I’d put something under it though in case of splinters from the platform and to stop you sliding about.
The autumn scenery was just beautiful in one of my favourite secluded parking spots on a quite mountain valley road 🍁🍂
I am so excited to do more of this, especially a nice winter snowy one! 🤞😍
There was an issue with the windscreen cover that I forgot to mention in the video; having the side flaps shut into the front doors was letting a bit of water in, so I took them out of the doors - this meant that the wind took it though and it was on the floor by the morning. I might not use this again in heavy rain, just use it for dry nights or light showers.
The size of the wood platform is 98cm wide, 59cm deep, 22cm high.
Other channels mentioned in this video:
‪@AshOutdoorsUK‬ - thank you for making an awesome wood platform for my boot-space! :D
‪@ksgonewild‬ - Karen shares her videos of wild camping, bushcraft and hiking around the Dartmoor area on her channel and has just smashed 1k subs, very well deserved! :D
Apologies for the low-quality drone footage in this, I lost my new drone on the mountain trip the day after this video was filmed, so I lost the high-res footage 😭 I was absolutely heartbroken but hopefully you can get the jist of how pretty it was.
Thank you so much for watching & see you again soon for the crazy weather Glyders trip 😊 Much love, Claire 🌿🐻
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SHELTER
My Car - Land Rover Freelander
BED
50x50” Slab of Durafoam Upholstery Foam (3” thick) - High Density, extra firm.
Bedding from Wilko - I used a single duvet and 4 pillows
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STORAGE BOXES
From Wilko
WINDOWS
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FOLDING TABLE
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COOKING
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LIGHT
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Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
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BUNS
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[@swainston1]

As a car camper myself I'd advise you get an internal front window cover because if you get some nut case around you, you wouldn't be able to drive off without getting out to remove that cover first, and if you are camping on your own that could be a very scary thing. Stay safe and have fun :)

[@swainston1]

Funny enough when me and the missus went in the car to north Wales we had someone pull up and started beeping there horn and flashing their lights at about 2am my missus craped her self even though I was there...its the only place its ever happened though thank god.

[@texasbeast239]

I've got semi-custom, foamboard, folding visors for my car windshields. They don't block out every single bit of light, but they would be fine for visual privacy, and they can be deployed or withdrawn 100% from inside.

[@brianhoskins1979]

Sometimes you can get trouble from locals, especially if it's an area that's popular with the vanlife movement so that they get people coming and going all the time. The trouble is, not everyone is respectful of the places they go. Many people cause issues including noise, scorched Earth and the remains of fire, left behind rubbish, etc. I'm not sure if it's the majority who are guilty of that, but it certainly seems to me that a substantial proportion of them are. And, as such, the locals can become fed up and completely intolerant of _anyone_ parking up, even if we mean no harm and intend on leaving no trace.

[@philipashley9717]

@@swainston1 the welsh are cocks make,,had the same myself but sorted them lol,,some welsh farmer slashed tyres on vehicles,,nutters

[@qed456]

@@swainston1 North Wales can get like that

[@joeisuzu2519]

Hi WildBeare. Big fan of your videos. I am a full time van dweller. Couple of tips for you. Get some magnets to hold tarp on back of vehicle - strong but not too strong. Adding a little thin pad to help tarp seal to ripples in roof helps too. The right magnets will hold tarp & pad no problem. As suggested already mold, especially on wood, is a problem. My best solution is to seal the wood completely with sealer, primer, or paint. Best solution is to paint it with marine boat bottom paint. Bottom paint has copper in it. No mold/bacteria can live on it. Bottom paint is pricey. Skip drilling holes in it. That just makes it weaker & adds more places for mold to get to. Just seal it well so you can wipe it clean with cleaner periodically, if you don't use marine bottom paint. And lastly add a USB mini fan to drive moisture out & power by power bank to save draining auto battery. Stay beautiful WildBeare. Thx for the adventures.

[@elliothagen9874]

I would've tied the tarp off to the luggage rack. Also would've use d poles for the tarp also not tie it off to the tree. Very smart coving up the wind sheild & other windows

[@BigDukeX]

Claire, one thing that I learned about using a solid wooden platform for this application is once the mattress is placed on top of wood, it typically starts to collect mold.... quickly! A moisture barrier between the mattress and the platform is beneficial. However, I’ve discovered that if you drill multiple 4 to 5mm circular holds into the wooden platform this will provide adequate ventilation, and minimize any moisture buildup issues. An even better solution would be to use wooden slates as your mattress base. I’ve done this too and it proved to be ideal.

[@Przewalskis]

@BigDukeX you are right about mold growing fast. The problem won't be just the mattress, even if it's places on a wooden slatted floor. The problem is all the cold surfaces and poor ventilation. Opening a window is not sufficient. We produce a lot of moisture when we breath and this moisture will condensate on colder surfaces. This free water can then be sucked up by all sort of materials that come into contact with it. I would recommend Claire to park the car in a well ventilated garage with the doors open between campings.

[@stew1785]

@@Przewalskis Yeah mold in your Madras is never a good thing😁

[@WildBeare]

Heyy Big Duke, this is a really helpful consideration and I hadn't even thought of it, thank you! Think I'll deffo be drilling some holes in it. It's not going to be used too often, max once a fortnight I would have thought (realistically it'll be less because life gets in the way!), so hopefully driving about with the heat on & windows open the next day will sort it. I'll report back if I get any issues :)

[@BigDukeX]

@@WildBeare Indeed. It would be good to hear how everything worked out with your setup. I learned a expensive lesson on my first attempt at this. Glad that you (... and anyone else here) found this helpful.

[@dbalwin01]

There are liners as well that allow airflow. I know one type of material is latex coated coconut coir.

[@badguy1481]

Britain is SO picturesque! Talk about a place MADE for camping!

[@Halberd1216]

Great Video. Can I suggest a couple of safety/crime tips for you, as campers/stealth campers are being targeted at the moment, due to their increasing popularity.... 1) When parking up, leave enough room behind your vehicle to enable you to reverse a bit...just in case someone parks directly in front of you to try and block you in. 2) If you are covering your windscreen, try to have a cover inside instead of outside. This is so you don't have to open/get out of your vehicle in case you need to drive away quickly....see number 1. 3) Arrange the inside of your vehicle so that you can access your drivers seat whilst inside and your drivers position is kept clear and ready to be used...see number 1 and 2. 4) Look at your parking spot, lots of rubbish and beer cans suggest a local meeting spot. Smashed window glass on the floor says cars are broken into here, some areas just don't feel right.

[@Mark.James.]

I also leave the keys in the ignition, ready to go.

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, great tips thank you :D maybe I should look into a windscreen cover that I can use from the inside. I think I had both the front seats tilted forward, I might try it with the driver side upright next time. Very good point about leaving space behind to reverse into. This is all really helpful thank you :)

[@nobodynobody3115]

All good security tips,also have something to defend yourself with.Nice vid stay safe.If i buy a Freelander i would do this.

[@BulldogBadger]

Solid advice 👏

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

No 5 if you want to avoid 1 to 4, use a campsite!

[@binky_bun]

The sound of rain on a car roof is one of my favourite things. I'm glad I'm not the only adult with a bun though :)

[@jcee2259]

Agree. Even the type that shakes a vehicle like Beaufort Scale wind upward of #8.

[@ksgonewild]

Ah Claire thank you so much for the shout out!!!!! Really blown away so thank you 💕💕 Great vid as always and massive congratulations on hitting 40K wild ones that’s so incredible!!! Love the car conversion and we’re definitely going to do something with our little van for sure!! That view in the morning when you got out, wow!!!! Thanks again lovely! Xx

[@WildBeare]

Heyy aw you're welcome, love your vids :D thank youu can't believe it! Congrats on your 1k, huge milestone :)🥰

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@WildBeare Sell that unreliable junk called Landrover!!!! When will you folks learn?????

[@janzgormysyny5830]

​@@WildBeareClaire, czym zajmujesz się zawodowo? Pozdrawiam z Polski 🇵🇱

[@michaelbates7292]

I’m a recent subscriber , Nature lover, adventurer in my younger days . Totally charmed by you! Also, I love the information you offer. The vistas in your videos warm my heart. Thank you ❤️

[@CurryFeatures]

Love the windshield tarp being referred to as an Anti-Weirdo device!

[@colinwebb7390]

Love sitting under a tarp when it’s raining. Your car is so organised and it works perfect along with your tarp.👍

[@Ellis_B]

Yes a contenting feeling

[@Bubba4168]

As usual, living on the edge, winging it as best you can, and having a ball in the process! I admire your spunk and creativeness.

[@dadgad68]

Looks cozy. I camp in my truck. Even run a tent woodstove in it for cooking and heat. Set up time is only minutes really. Love it. Thanks great video

[@kooper1683]

Great vid as always. Little tip: buy yourself a USB fan and run that off a power bank at night. Keeps the air circulating and with windows cracked a little it helps avoid condensation.

[@michaelhite1433]

As soon as I saw “camping in my Land Rover” I had to watch it. I’m in the process of rebuilding my 98 Discovery, Lola. Always looking for ideas. Right now I’m rebuilding her V8 and upgrading her dated suspension lift kit. I’ve removed my backseats in preparation to build a sleeping platform. I’ve kind of always liked British cars, and the accent. When I was a kid, we had a family move next door that were from England. I live in the US. I’m going date myself, I remember watching the Royal Wedding with them, Charles and Diana. Love the videos, especially the ones with the little stone building.

[@adventuresbeyondyorkshire3636]

I find it easier to sleep when I can hear the rain 😅 great to see what you’ve done and how easily any of us could do it! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@omega19uk]

Hi Claire, we did the same in our old LR 110, what we did with the tarp was make it the length of the roof plus the addition what we needed at the rear, we had brass ring holes 6" apart along all the edges, this was so we could attach the tarp to tent poles ( we use the multiple telescopic ones) and multiple tie down points, 2 poles in the front and so on, what this allows us to do is keep the tarp about 3 - 4" above the roof so when it rains in the night you don't get that feeling of sleeping in a snare drum, near silence.

[@user-David-Alan]

That place was absolutely beautiful. So picturesque! You did a great job outfitting your car. One thing you might like to have is a Jackery power bank. You can run lighting, small fans, and small heater and charge everything. Can't wait for your next car campout. Stay well and be safe.

[@Prefer2Hibrn8]

top video! Car camping rocks, especially driving across the country. A "turn the engine off, climb in the back" solution can make any long trip great

[@louisguthrie7286]

Claire,you have so many good ideas. Traveling around America, in my travel trailer, I never felt as safe as I did tent camping in North Wales near RAF Valley. Thanks for taking us along. Stay Beautiful and safe.

[@seanodoon]

Greetings from the Cottage on the hill, West coast of Ireland, great video. Rain on the roof when tucked up in bed - best sound for sleep and peace.

[@norfolknomad]

If you’re thinking of doing this on a regular basis, I’d recommend installing a little Chinese night heater to keep you warm and to keep the condensation at bay. Thanks for keeping it real Claire. 🌟

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, ohh yeh they look interesting! I imagine the condensation can get pretty bad when it's really cold. Thank you :)

[@thurstonhowell3569]

I had one of those Freelanders. A much underrated car. I loved mine.

[@paulglindon3116]

Wow that looked super cosy, how you slept with the noise of the rain on the roof I will never know. Great conversion, this gives you multiple options for camping now, great video as always 👏🏻👍🏻😀

[@martinmadsen4162]

for the tarp at the back i use heavy magnets with a carabiner (they have rubber feet so they dont scratch my car) and 2 green elephant poles it is very sturdy and gives a great outdoor space when car camping

[@tomm2812]

There is a small fan made to fit on the top of rear side window it works with, ir without, the rain deflector. One air intake, one exhaust keeps condensation under control as well as cooling in warm weather. Nice setup. Best

[@wit-grizzly2423]

I am busy converting my freelander into a camper and i am enjoying it and of course your video was extremely useful into coming up with a concept for mine. Can’t wait to try it out. Land Rover’s really are THE vehicles for people who like the outdoors so i think that vehicle really fit’s you.

[@RiggintheDubVee]

another banger. You have a refreshing way of making these vids even more pleasant and relaxing. As usual, looking forward to the next one. Be safe and I hope ya have an awesome week.

[@Shaunatwales66]

What fun, when I was with 19 guns royal artillery I slept in a long wheel based land rover, in December with only a roll mat and sleeping bag it was like a mobile freezer lol, happy camping and looking forward to seeing some more great ideas and trips thanks, from Shaun . 👋

[@dontran449]

Look like you pur the whole apartment ready for camping lol,I love to watch how she enjoys her camping 🏕 and love the sound of her voices, awesome, thanks for your show.

[@markcrawshaw7226]

I’ve got a Discovery 4 and when all the seats go down flat, I can get a double airbed in it it! Perfect for when I car camp! Love a bit of car camping 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuartmays]

Hi Clare,I bought a pop up gazebo from Aldi in the summer that would fit the back of your Freelander perfectly,instead of the tarp,it's freestanding but has peg holes in the feet and comes with guylines too. Look into one of those? Excellent video as always.

[@Electr0fleur]

I have a Freelander too. I love my „LOVER“ so much. No matter what happens I’ll keep him forever. Even if I have to replace half of it ♥️

[@kettleisalwayson]

I loved my Freelander but the mechanic who did my repairs was crap. Didn't notice the d ring round the water pipe was rusted even though he said he had scoured the engine looking for the source of a noise. I am in a middle lane of traffic with my 12 month old child in the back when the ring snapped and I ended up with the piston through my engine block 😢

[@searchwest2811]

I absolutely love your land rover freelander wild stealth camp conversion. What luxury you have created for yourself. Thank you for sharing with us. Cheers 🍻

[@みだらな外人]

Your voice is so attractive I could just relax and fall asleep listening to you explaining things.

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

It’s awesome to camp in the vehicle. Opens up good options of long distance camping and just pulling up anywhere to sleep. Love my transit custom day van. Very good nights sleep in the back. So nice to mix it up

[@joncran8077]

Thank you for being amazing. I hope you're kind energy helps those like me just needing some hope that all hope is not lost. Keep being awesome.

[@asaandthemarchharepart267]

Brilliant one Claire, great little car conversion. I've converted a small van for weekends, weeks away travelling. Best move ever. Go to bed and wake up in mother nature. Best lifestyle ever. Keep up the wonderful adventures

[@parrotraiser6541]

An ingenious and economical conversion; well designed. .In the days of the Silk Road, camel caravans used to set up camp after only going a mile or so. That way, any problems or missing items could be sorted out close to resources. A similar idea applies to any new camping equipment, (including vehicles). Try setting them up on the lawn or in the driveway. (A bit tricky if they require trees involved, though.) Any minor items can be noted and fixed. That way, an absolute worst-case disaster simply means packing up and going inside to bed.

[@markowen5616]

How cool is that. Amazing what imagination and a bit of thought can give you. Top job. I must admit I love listening to the Welsh rain on my roof tent. Kind of therapeutic meditation. Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@mickymack1230]

Another great Video, I would try a sheet of 3 to 5mm foam rubber over the roof of the car to reduce the noise of heavy raindrops .It will reduce the noise level substantially.Just roll it up after use you could even attach it with magnets also.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

I might close the tarp in the back passenger doors instead of tieing to the tyres. If you needed to leave without going outside you wouldn't wreck your tarp (as bad). Great project, enjoy!

[@antonius0407]

Hi Claire. love the vid... love to see you get excited.. thrills and all. you have always kept me amised but in a good way.. x

[@Globetrotter-1]

I sleep in my BMW X5 and explore the wild regions, often off-road. A small hand vacuum (I use a Black & Decker WW100 Glass & Window cleaner) is great at removing internal moisture from windows. I prefer not to have shelves or platform in the car, and instead just chuck two 10mm thick wide self-inflating mats on top of each other, and a sleeping bag. The bed remains permanently inside the car, so no faffing about making beds every night. The passenger seat is electronically pushed forward to allow good head room for me to fully stretch out to comfortably sleep. The windows are black tinted glass for privacy, so I never place any curtains or blackout material inside the windows...because nothing screams more to people that someone is sleeping inside! This allows me to park stealthy, without anyone realising someone is sleeping inside.

[@TNT-SOLUTIONS]

Kindred spirits I swear. I converted my little van and I enjoy it right into winter. Stay safe x

[@richardcarter5404]

Nice Drawers lol, there' s going to be a whole load of people here in North America scratching their heads on that :) Another great video, I miss Wales, such a beautiful place. Stay safe

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Richard, it is beautiful isn't it 😍 glad you like my drawers haha

[@richardcarter5404]

@@WildBeare LOL you did make me chuckle. You need to come to Canada and try some wild camping :)

[@horndog7357]

Sound of rain n a river, double beautiful

[@christal-clear4505]

Always happy when you are exploring my part of the world, good job you didn’t have a mini! 🤣🤣 rains a lot here, your Land Rover is a great addition to a tent! Well , well, drugs and gas in your drawers!🤣🤪👍🏽♥️

[@WildBeare]

Hi Chris, ahh I love Wales so much, it has my heart! You have a very beautiful country 💚

[@christal-clear4505]

@@WildBeare well if I ever see you while I’m out and about, I’ll pop over for a coffee! 😊👍🏽♥️

[@geoffminter2927]

Aww what a great little video. Reminded me of the suprise trip I took my better half on. I converted the back of my little seat Ibiza into a bedroom for the weekend! Camped overnight under Glastonbury tor and watched the sunrise ✌️

[@unknownentity524]

That looks pretty cosy and you have utilised your space very well, also bravo for having presence of mind to tie the tarp to the passenger side wiper 👌😂

[@1strights]

Those anchor points, windshield cover, and back porch though. Sober Clairl strikes again. Love it.✨

[@freespirit_traveller_australia]

Love this video, your excitement was the same as mine when I first car camped in the Australian Outback only a few months back. Look forward to seeing more of your adventures.

[@chrismacnaughtan4709]

And best of all you have somewhere to keep spare dry clothes, more food & water & you always have somewhere dry to go to if things get a bit rough & you get a good soaking when you are out and about. Great stuff, enjoy 👍

[@richardmeftah2569]

This is really cool and looks like you're enjoying it so much too! I would absolutely love to try this and can't wait to get out camping again next year!

[@WildBeare]

Hi Richard, glad you liked it :D i looved it! Can't wait to try it again, hope you get to give it a go too, so many possibilities :)

[@juliadennehy]

I live in the states and still have my unique, (here), and problematic KV6 Freelander. It is so small, that I cannot imagine sleeping in it. Kudos to you.

[@darryllklink2824]

Loving this,😀 looks like I'm not getting rid of my Freelander after watching your video. Waiting patiently for your other adventures to be shared! Keep well, stay safe!

[@benjaminbryant2680]

You are always fun to watch. I enjoy the tips you shared on this video.

[@discostu2246]

I'd have the windscreen covered on the inside.. in case a quick escape is required 😉

[@WildBeare]

Good point haha 😄

[@kirstylynne2871]

lovely tip thank you! comments like this help more than just the creator so keep it up ❤

[@richardseal9493]

Just bought a Freelander 1 swb with the back that comes off. Seats out and I'm going to make as much room as possible so I can sleep in it. Love the tarp idea. I'm going to copy that 😁

[@paulplace4721]

Armageddon ready! Great job on the layout, a place for everything, and obviously comfortable, sleeping in till 10am haha! The drone footage was breathtaking..such a nice place🏞😀 top job all round🤘

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Paul :D it was sooo beautiful there, I really loved the whole experience :) yess armageddon ready 😄 I know I couldn't believe I slept in til 10.. bit of a later start on my trip than I anticipated haha. Thanks for watching :) Claire

[@mikepetrucha2774]

I'm from northern Michigan in the US. I stumbled across your channel and it brings back memories from camping years ago. My back no longer allows me to sleep on the ground so I have watched many videos and have a design for a bed platform in the back of my Honda CR-V. It took a bit of measuring and planning as I am 6'1" and 300 pounds. I like your use of a tarp over the back. The back of my CR-V lifts up instead of to the side like your Land Rover so I'll have to play around with tarp fastening. Thank you for your videos.

[@jayhickman2436]

Great job on making the rover into a camper. You might think of using some poles with the tarp to help firm up the very back. More like a tent and be a little more stable in the wind. Always enjoy your videos and you find the most beautiful places. Stay safe.

[@u.e.s.2982]

I love the sound of rain. Many nights I have slept in a bivvy with no shelter in the rain: worldwide lol...

[@peterstanford9927]

Ah, nice to know that car camping is 'still a thing'. I remember doing much the same in the 1960's as a child in my parent's Mark 2 Ford Cortina Estate. Of course the true winner was The Austin Maxi! You could probably get a double bed in the back of one of them! The big downfall of many of the older vehicles was that they had no internal door handle for the back door/tailgate. Very embarrassing to have to sort of drop out of one of the rear doors in ones pyjamas in the early morning.......ah happy memories of childhood! ;-)

[@WildBeare]

Hi Peter, ahh yeh I loved it, so many possibilities! I'm pretty sure there's no internal door handle to my back door either! I was trying to find one but ended up having to use the side doors. Thanks for watching :) Claire

[@peterstanford9927]

@@WildBeare Hello Claire. Thanks for your unexpected reply. I don't wish to take up your time or you won't have time to make your lovely videos. I found it fascinating checking out Alexander Stuart Wortley on KZbin (travelling around post WW2 England with a hand cart caravan) , and Gordon Staples book (free download from Project Gutenberg) 'Voyages of the Land Yacht Wanderer' (travelling the roads of Victorian England with his parrot, cutlas and revolver). How romantic these nomad's lives were when this fair country was less spoiled. Kindest regards, Peter.

[@Paul-hl4cj]

i found your chanle by mistake but love all the adventurs you have im to old now for the tent wild camping stuf but my wife and i have a small work scudo van we have a bed that folds to the wall {as we use it for work} roof rack to add a tarp to also use washing line poles to keep the tarp up and peged down its fab for over night trips to flambrough even use a tolet tent and bucket lol your now starting to give us ideas for more adventures keep your young bones warm it will take its tole keep making your videos enjoying life it shows on your face how much you enjoy thanks again

[@paultoon9453]

You did absolutely brilliant and it looks fantastic and cozy Claire. Here in Calgary a lot of bushcraft campers also convert their vehicles in a campers, it’s a great alternative when bears show up. Keep up the awesome videos. Be safe.🇨🇦😘

[@peterflute2817]

Welch country is very good for hiking plenty of camp spots, iv a family member in Chepstow so the Wye Valley starts there and is a good place to start on the wye ,watching from Ireland 🇮🇪 thank you for the lovely videos and God bless and protect you when out in the wild ❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MatsJPB]

Super cozy! For the condensation, there's a couple of soulitions for cheap moisture absorbers that might work for that. Bascially just a jar with a filter that sucks the moisture out of the air. Cheap, don't require any power or anything like that. Might be worth lookin into!

[@Dutcharmytent]

I car camped for years in the UK in a Jeep Cherokee XJ as the rear seat pops out and gives you a flat space 6ft by Four feet. You also move the front passenger seat forward to get seven feet. I then brought a Land Rover Discovery 2 and it was a disaster. Sleep in the vehicle and have the kitchen under the tarp. That’s the way to go. Loved this video.

[@issaoutdoors]

Lovely setup! If I ever get another SUV, I plan on doing this very same thing!! Loved the bit where you said the wipers weren't' that necessary lol

[@WildBeare]

Thanks I really love it, so handy the way it all folds into the boot too :D

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Something we do in our VW T5 regarding condensation (which you will always get) is to use a Karcher window vac to clear the windows in the morning then empty it outside, if you use a towel you are only relocating the moisture !

[@craiglawson8804]

Love it 😀👍 can't beat a bit of car /van camping. And loving the tarp idea to sit outside and to just use the car as a bed , weather permitting 😀👍👍

[@1TonyNash]

Hi Claire, my wife and I enjoy your videos. At the end of this one you mentioned about having a towel for the condensation on the windows. What you need is a little Karcher window cleaner. It's a window cleaning/wiping blade that also has suction. The batteries would last you a week or more if you suck up the condensation each day. It would make the job quick and easy for you and the bonus is you'd have clean windows inside too. It would be a game changer for you. Cheers, Tony

[@steveblog1]

Don’t want to pay for overpriced hotel rooms? No hotel where you’re going? No problem, just take a hotel room with you! Love this Claire, you did a great job on the conversion 👍🏻

[@Bubba4168]

My favorite windshield cover is one of these aluminized plastic emergency blankets. It will literally cover any windshield from the inside if you drop your sunvisors down and tuck the blanket in behind them and flipped them back up they will hold the top and then took the blanket in at the bottom of your windshield and on each side and if you have to drive away you can grab it with one hand and throw it in the back out of your way and leave without getting out.

[@terrysmith6676]

I've been thinking about your type of set-up for a while and now you've given me the motivation! I've got a C3 Picasso which has a great flat area when the seats are folded down. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one! 🚙🚙🚙

[@WildBeare]

Hi Terry, sounds great, have fun with it :D so much more possibilities now that I can rock up somewhere late and not have to worry about finding somewhere to pitch in the dark :)

[@franklea3408]

We went car camping last weekend in Tasmania just like your ideas except we use a pop up tent to store everything, great looking at the country of my birth, Thank you

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Really love your videos -- just discovered them a few days ago and I am popping around watching them in no particular order. Love how confident and cool you are at just setting up a camp and camping -- and thinking through the details/weight/equipment. And love the countryside/landscapes you hike and camp in. For your vehicle conversion I had a few questions -- in the UK can you just pull over and camp anywhere right off the road? There are probably very few places here in the US where one can legally do that. Did your window screens block out enough of the window that anyone trying to peek in could not see anything? I'm going to update my old 2006 Toyota Sienna minivan for van-camping and your ideas actually helped me a lot and should make things easier (and less expensive!) for me -- *THANK YOU*!!!

[@clivewilkinson5394]

Awesome! Claire, can I suggest ball bungies. Would allow you to fasten your tarp to your roof rails. And you could also set the tarp up at the side. If you wished. Bungee cords are more versatile than tieing the tarp down I find. They also allow for movement in wind help prevent damage. Just awesome! Great. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Clive, thanks for the tip I'll have a look at those, I've just got some suction cup things to attach the tarp to the car, but I haven't tried them yet. Glad you liked the video :D have a lovely eve, Claire

[@clivewilkinson5394]

@@WildBeare you can get poles too. If you haven't got a available tree. With the ball bungees the slightly more expensive ones are better quality. Example you can them £4 for 6 but the £8 for 6 are better quality I have found. Keep those great videos coming. Enjoy the out doors Clive

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 Wildbeare, greetings from Northern California. You did a great job of converting your Land Rover. Sleeping 😴 in the Land Rover is certainly more convenient than pitching a tent ⛺. It's also safer. You don't have to worry about mountain lions and coyotes like we have here in Northern California. All the best to you. Stay safe and healthy out there. 🤗

[@lavenderfields929]

Hey Claire I'm a female hiker and camper. Love all the tips you share. That's one of the fun things. Packing our little creature comforts. And making our home away from home. In a car or backpack. Cheers from Australia 🍺🇦🇺👋

[@briancjohnson]

Claire: Allow me to detail my car-camping setup... Everyone: MISTER BUNS!!!

[@stephenscrutton2061]

Great idea that Claire can see you doing more of that car camp. I've a Honda jeep uv now given me idea for me to try.. Fab vid as always.. 👍💡

[@bobbydelamar606]

"Let me show you what's in my drawers" 😮

[@jamesdude4220]

no one in america compares to you. keep having fun as you go

[@deadbird699]

Hello, love your video I have been doing this in the USA for about 5years out of my Land Rover LR2. I travel for work every other week. My setup was very similar. About a month ago I got a roof top tent for the LR2, much more comfortable! But you loose the ability to camp in stealth. Right now my Landy has 245,000 miles and still going strong! Anyway cheers!

[@WildBeare]

Hii, ahh wow that's amazing, and 245k miles!! Mines over 100k but I can't remember how much over 😄 Yeh I love the look of the roof tents, might have to look into this one day :D thanks so much for watching :)

[@BigBlockDoubleC]

Gotta love that sound of the rain on a metal roof. It would put me right to sleep. Good video.

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Very cozy set up, a real home from home. It`s worth putting up with the condensation when you can just give it a wipe down with a cloth ,instead of having to deal with a wet tent.I know it`s a different type of camping but it`s fun just the same..Great wee video. ATB

[@tiagomagalhaes1009]

FINALLY SOME ONE HAVING FUN WITH A FREELANDER. Most say bad things about the car. I LOVE MY HSE

[@Greg_M1]

Great job discovering skeep-in-car camping. And as always, damned adoreable.

[@carltondoorman9145]

I knew you'd enjoy car camping. I have minivan that I use as a travel camper, and I go all over the country in it. On the bed, I use three old sofa cushions wrapped in sheets. Makes a very comfy bed for just a few dollars. And a little camp potty inside, so I'll have a totally self-contained home on the road. My home is wherever I park it!

[@thesandero2454]

I've got the same Freelander as you have and i also made a car camper unit for it,but for that the rear seats needs to pop out. I needed the space for a dog and porta potti. I also made a system for a rear canopy that extends over the rear of the vehicle that covers the rear door. Also the rear door has a foldable table fitted that i made myself. These are fab vehicles for weekends out and are very adaptable. Good luck with yours👍👍

[@110adventures7]

Since down sizing from my 110 to a Freelander I've camped a few times in the Freelander and did 10 days in Scotland earlier in the year. Really enjoyed it. I have a similar anti weirdo device and cut down some thermal blinds from the 110 to fit the rear windows. Jobs a good un !

[@alfonsorobles4465]

What a tease. I thought you were gonna show what was in your drawers. Lol. You are so sweet. I really enjoy your videos. I was hurt at work, and I have had 2 surgeries still waiting for 2 more major surgeries. In my boredom 😮I found your channel.🎉. I can't wait to heal up I'm going camping the first week after I get released by my doctor's. Wish I was in England to go see the places y I u have shown me. All the love be with you.

[@alanparks7919]

Congratulations, WildBeare, on your beautiful new Defender and setup! It’s magnificent. Love your channel!

[@JorgeRosti]

I love this car! I've got one 3-doors Freelander but never tried to sleep in it.

[@KinfordeMichael]

Hi Claire small tip lift bonnet tie a loop under bonnet leave enough hanging out to tie power cord back to your tarp mine is always there part of the car, save pulling wiper off, ( love your show).

[@Towpathtraveller1693]

Brilliant set up, loving your content very inspirational

[@shogun666able]

No stopping you now, looking forward to the next car vid.

[@WildBeare]

thanks Arthur, I can't wait to try it again :D

[@LeeBurton-u6j]

Me and mi son sid that round Europe..it was the most memorable adventure..and tbf we did it round Australia..god bless you❤

[@smeenasiddiqui7464]

This time....1st class accomplished & safe from being harmed by the outside uninvited guess. Excellent video. Great music intro.