Chevy Suburban Camper Conversion Van Alternative Video Tour

[@KatCarney]

Check the description to see links to the items in and on our truck!

[@schlark17]

Kat Carney is there any chance you could send me a diagram of the side storage I really want to build one or buy one for my 2001 suburban

[@antonzayats8574]

Did you like your own comment? Lol

[@sergiolucas6712]

I guess I'm kind of randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to watch new tv shows online?

[@MsWireland]

I have a 2004 Suburban. This set up looks awesome. I will be checking the center console on mine in the morning. It would be nice to take it out. Great ideas. Thank you.

[@corathletics]

MsWireland good luck, we love our burb and that trick saved us a ton of space!

[@juangullen6540]

Kat Carney where you get the USB fan pretty cool

[@KatCarney]

Amazon, just type in usb fan

[@FloridaGirlAdventures]

Ive been looking for a USB fan for my stealth camping needs - thanks!

[@johnw3515]

Just a thought, a 6" round, 6' long black PVC pipe makes a nice 8 gallon roof mounted shower. mount it to the rack, add a hose nipple to fill it and add a shower head, longer shower ! Plus it will be hotter as it will always be in the sun heating up. or make it a 6' long "U" shaped pipe for 16 gallons. . . . great video too, gave me lots of ideas for my Suburban. Thanks for posting/sharing.

[@KatCarney]

great idea...i would love that if we ever do it!

[@noliver7913]

I was concerned about the temperature, but from the web it looks like ABS works up to 180°F and solar showers hit 130°F. Neat! 🤔

[@jimlu4767]

This was the First Vid i saw that got me interested in Van/Truck Life, back in 2016, Glad that I found it again,,

[@leilal8053]

Finally.....someone who appreciates HEADROOM!.....Nice setup. 👌

[@garthlocklin6355]

The price of used vans keeps going up and up since so many people want to go camping in them. My budget it limited and just last week i was thinking of a 4x4 Suburban, Xterra, Forester, Highlander. Most of them are less expensive than a van these days and like you folks, I can go a lot more places and look stealth in a neighborhood because it's more family friendly style vehicle. Thanks for showing this. The side storage unit on the left is neat!

[@KatCarney]

garth locklin that was our thought too! It's worked out well for us so far :)

[@brendagrant3192]

Very clever setup and I really like the shelves. Your buddy did a great job of making them useful and aesthetically pleasing. Also like the trifold bed and the drawer for your cameras.

[@curliefro]

Like that space saving idea with the fridge placement. 👍

[@stevenmbell]

Very thought out storage and cabinets. You two did well with your choices. Also, you opened my eyes to the Suburban for a vechicle. You left me with no option but to subscribe to this channel, Thankyou for it all. And peace is yours.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks Steven! We really love our burb and I'm sure you will too if you decide to go that route.

[@SpottedOwl1979]

I recently purchased a Class 3 mini mod 1994 Ford E350 7.3L Ambulance I am going to convert into a camper and have been checking videos for ideas. I like your ideas!

[@KatCarney]

SpottedOwl1979 that sounds like an awesome rig for sure. Would love to see the final version when it's done!

[@DWBJosh]

SpottedOwl1979 they can look amazing once finished SpottedOwl! I have a buddy who, dont laugh here lol, took one and turned it into a Ghost Hunting rig..... lol.. Im not joking lol.. He has it fully decked out. But anyways lol you have a great vehicle to do whatever you want to and id love to see it!!!

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I could actually take a few trips in before I convert to my life on the road. This really is a cool set-up you put together. Thanks for showing it to us! It's really doable!

[@tom_olofsson]

Nice rig. Thanks for sharing your setup. I just got a 1987 GMC Suburban with a 6.2L diesel. A little rust and loads of potential.

[@tom_olofsson]

Do you have plans for your bed and shelving build?

[@KatCarney]

No, we don't. We made the selves out of cardboard first and them used them to stencil on the wood.

[@tom_olofsson]

That's a great idea. Thanks.

[@robroberts1473]

love the set up and the guard hippos are really cute.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks! They are cute, aren't they :P

[@Oceangirl15]

Great build out on the Suburban. Enjoy!!!

[@KatCarney]

Mary Kayak girl thanks!

[@grumpyguts1967]

hi from england , what an incredible set up you have , that bed platform is fantastic

[@corathletics]

grumpyguts1967 thank you! Craig did an outstanding job with the bed and side shelves

[@conclavian2000]

I have a 99 GMC Suburban I've named "Liberator" because having it got my family out from under a horrible slumlord. While liberated we were homeless but able to survive. Now I actually own land in Colorado and I manage my mom's land in Arkansas. Due to work now I still depend on my Suburban as shelter while away from home. It's a little easier now because it's just me. My family stays home. But I've never built out the back. My space is a little smaller since we still need the two back seats just behind the passenger and driver seats. But I can still lay in the back just fine. I like the style of your shelf space. But if I do something like that I might use the EPS foam to make them. Just learned about making strong but lightweight cabinets and shelves out of that stuff. And everything I put in there needs to be easily removable. I still have to move building materials from time to time. Love your ideas and tips. And that they are for a suburban and not vans. It was very helpful and gave me some ideas for my own space. Thanks!

[@KatCarney]

Scott Yancey that is truly an incredible story, you and your family sound like an awesome bunch! Keep being a badass and good luck in your burb!

[@sarahtara5546]

This is so awesome and much appreciated to see the suburbans getting in on the off grid lifestyle hehehe. I have a 2004 which i have been thinking about converting.

[@sarahtara5546]

TallCoFlyBoy cool... Thanks for sharing your perspective and the video.

[@meganhogate8549]

Love this! I am looking for ideas of what to do after i leave my job in may, I think something like this would be amazing and just what i need after my stressful job.

[@venanciodominguez5331]

Megan Hogate LOVE😘

[@bobdugan7229]

awesome setup! Very well thought layout. My vote for definitive youtube video on SUV Camping/RVing!

[@KatCarney]

thanks for checking it out!

[@Bluelinechevy82]

Oh wow, you guys did an amazing job putting this together!

[@KatCarney]

Thanks so much!

[@bikeninja956]

LOTTA room in yukons/suburbans, def an option for those who don't want to jump into a van right away! nice simple layout, thanks for sharing, stay safe!

[@jacobjamar]

Its like a teardrop camper that you can drive! Great use of your space, keep it up!

[@KatCarney]

thanks for watching!

[@DWBJosh]

Just came across your videos and really enjoy them! I would have never thought of doing this to a Suburban. Amazing work! The attention to details and the use of space blows my mind!! Again AMAZING work you guys and i look forward to more videos!!!!!!

[@KatCarney]

thanks for watching!

[@MrPavePaws]

I have NEVER seen anyone design, build and retrofit a vehicle to such custom, space-saving utilization. Fcuking brilliant! The fridge in front, the side storage wall, the snug fit window treatments. If it wasn't for the coffin box and the bikes (and dead guy shovel), that could sit in a Walmart parking lot unnoticed - more so than a van! The tri fold bed with accessible storage and the KILLER front slider lock box are well thought out. I do like the lounger concept - something I'm building into my "vamper" The idea being, daytime the bed folds at at 33% to form the reversed 45* lean back portion. The box that the lower 33% sits on would be the bench seat//storage. If, in the day, someone were to look in, it's seems like a daytime work space not a "I LIVE IN HERE" van. I might borrow your fridge and slider lock box concepts. The low profile of the mattress is good but for me, the LOUNGE ROOM concept is the main idea so the bed will be a wee bit higher than a milk crate. I figure im horizonal when I sleep so I dont need the vertical height.

[@KatCarney]

Awesome, would love to see your build when you finish

[@blondiem7442]

Raylan Givens ...dead guy shovel...😂😂😂 I loved this build also. Brilliant!

[@OCsinner714]

Guys this thing is AMAZING. I have a 97 Chevy Tahoe project that I'm working on and this gave me so many great ideas. Trifold mattress?! Never even knew that existed. Can you guys please make another video? I would love to see more on the solar panels, shower, and the awning he made on his own. Great job guys and thank you! 👍🏼

[@KatCarney]

Nice, we will make another one showing more of the cool features soon!

[@corathletics]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZyqq2yYlrmFiZI

[@InJesusLED]

Good job, well done! Thanks for showing. Very well organized.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks!

[@johnbandalan3510]

this is amazing! if you guys get the chance I would love to see a video with more details about the shelving.I want to consruct this asap! Again, awesome work! LOVE IT

[@seanmckee8106]

Trifold matress w storage frame genius. Going to use this in my caravan.

[@KatCarney]

Awesome, have fun!

[@greensacruzn9645]

You two have an Amazing set up in your Camper Vehicle👍 Great video 😊

[@coltegbert8855]

You guys rock, I have a 01 burban that Im going to be building into a desert rig for here in Az, keep up the great work

[@Ascendaeus]

BARN DOORS! XD

[@user-ek2fn3qg8w]

This is awesome. I just bought a 1992 suburban They used to be called Silverado’s in the day. I’m going to do something similar I really appreciate you guys putting this video out good luck to you both.

[@KJ7JHN]

The hippo thing was hillarious. Awesome video, thanks for sharing.

[@mrjack8849]

Very cool. This is better for me than getting a trailer since it’s just me. I also like window visors allowing the windows to be open even in the rain.

[@KatCarney]

Way more maneuverable than a trailer, that's for sure

[@melissah170]

Very well done! You both gave me a lot of ideas. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Happy travels! 😊

[@forrestdavis5113]

definitely looking forward to an overview of your solar setup! i'm planning something similar with a '93 suburban, and planning to go solar myself. awesome video, guys.

[@KatCarney]

Nice! So one of the panels ripped off the roof in Mexico, so I will make a video of us fixing it! :P

[@corathletics]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZyqq2yYlrmFiZI

[@dagsamp22]

I have the same truck. Her name is Sheila. I've been contemplating a conversion and this video made me pull the trigger. I love your design. Make more videos!

[@KatCarney]

That's so awesome to hear. We are in the process of making another one, but we would love to see your build out too! Let us know how it goes and shoot us questions if you have any!

[@allansisson355]

Just found your vlog. I can't wait for more videos. I'm going through all of them now.

[@sandramugica3908]

allan sissonevaporative come in missions control for 2005 Chevy suburban show me how to do it

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍 Very cool. Thx for sharing. I'll check out your other videos. Looking forward to hearing more about your adventures. Wishing you guys happy trails & safe travels. 🤗💞🤗

[@KatCarney]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@soutchaysiharath1755]

My son is needs to watch and do this ... .. like the setup!!!

[@KatCarney]

Yesss!

[@jbaz964]

WOW! very nicely done. I have a 2005 suburban and I've been wanting to covert it to a camping SUV for a while. Thanks for sharing. Where can I find the fridge?

[@KatCarney]

Thanks for watching! Fridge is Indel B, equipt.com has them. Ours is the 30 L.

[@AndrewKoerper]

Thanks so much for sharing. This is really inspiring. Been thinking about options and this set up really is amazing.

[@BrianPhobos]

This is an awesome setup. I'm thinking about doing this.

[@KatCarney]

Do it!

[@matt4270]

Nice setup,and good choice with the Suburban, as pretty much any shop can work on Chevys.

[@robhubbard2973]

That’s sick. I haven’t seen any others with the fridge I the front like that I think that’s a great idea.

[@tgifford4]

Nice setup, looking forward to more videos.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks for watching!

[@cagmir4942]

Great video! Very useful and inspirational. Please keep making these videos about your lovely suburban. Especially, solar/electrical (I see an isolator there. How did you run the wire from the alternator? Drilled holes?) and woodwork with dimensions. You guys can become the most useful resource on chevy suburban camping/living. It can be a great supplemental income for you if you keep blogging/vlogging with a focus on this and nice travel bits on the side. Thanks and good luck!

[@KatCarney]

Another video getting more into the details soon!

[@bigkevselectronics9919]

Awesome build, would love to do something like this one day. Love the live simple, travel anywhere idea!!

[@KatCarney]

hell yea!

[@juancho7236]

That fridge wins the day!

[@macnirene]

Thank you for sharing! I now have an ideal on how to set up my 99 suburban. would love to see lounge set up.

[@KatCarney]

we will do another video soon! Thanks for watching

[@patrickgrantham6894]

We also used reflectix in our suburban, except we glued black felt on the side of the reflectix next to the window. It really helps keeping people knowing if your boondocking.

[@aprylspage5852]

Hi Kat & Craig!!!! I’m currently converting my 2004 Suburban. I’m using your build as inspiration. I’ve used this truck to drive across the USA & Canada 3 months each summer. I’m upgrading from tent camping 🙃. I took the back rt. Panel off that houses the AC hardware. Im trying to figure out if I can install a cabinet there or if I should put a cabinet there. Do you find it useful to leave the original panel in place? Also, do you notice that there’s less cool air radiating from the rt. vs lt. of your cargo area? I have both panels out & was thinking of insulating it. I’m so excited about my conversion. Thanks for all the guidance! Apryl

[@KatCarney]

Hi Apryl! I don't think we've noticed any difference in cool air radiating from one side vs. the other. We have the original panel in place that goes over the AC unit and we removed the panel and the whole sound system, basically. The sound system was garbage anyway, and the extra space has been really useful. Let us know how your build goes! We love seeing people out on the road with similar set ups! People have stopped us several times and showed up their burbs that are modeled after ours and it's so cool! We should have a build out burb convention!

[@epen1898]

Really nice setup! Love the fridge/console placement.

[@KatCarney]

It has worked really nice. Most people look at it and don't know it's a fridge!

[@caseyjordan5433]

Great video. I am completely jealous of your life style. great job guys

[@KatCarney]

thanks for watching!

[@craigslaunwhite579]

Hey love to see that electrical system you have connected. I'll just have to be patient for life to give you time for that. Have fun on the Journey

[@KatCarney]

it will come eventually! I still need to repair the solar panels :P

[@heli400]

awesome setup! I hope to do something similar for my rock climbing adventures

[@KatCarney]

Yea, do it for sure!

[@katherinewong2901]

Thanks for the Colorado background and sharing your ruf n tuf build! 🤗🌸💕🌸

[@jameslaiola4976]

sir i love it. im trying to buy a 99 suburban. but as youv shown me. this reely is the better way. you have much mre space than a van. and you can also tow a small trailer. i love your video

[@KatCarney]

good luck!

[@CK2012]

would love to do something like this and get a trailer of somesort but do not have the funds

[@SteveHazel]

great! does the battery charge off the alternator, too? i've found the alternator to be a better source of power than solar. we got the fridge in the back of our nissan nv200 and have 3" of foam over it for our feet and 8" for the rest of a full width, queen height mattress. but we are not nearly the adventurers with our lil van. it would never go where your truck does. we just summer camp. but it is so cool to be able to just decide, hit the supermarket, and gooo.

[@ckinsleyjav]

yup charges off the alternator as well

[@oconnaugh]

We have a very similar setup, but with a shell on a hd2500 ext cab we take to Colorado and N.M. on a regular. Good vid. We need to get a fridge, and apparently a 200w panel.

[@MrTullomania]

Great job on your Suburban set up! I watched your video with great interest. I am doing a similar build on my 94 Diesel Suburban. Love the tri-fold mattress and cabinet set up! Is the mattress DIY? What is next on your wish list?

[@KatCarney]

we bought the mattress on Amazon and cut it to fit. The cover is nice for keeping it together when we fold it, but other than that I image some blocks of foam would work. It's very comfortable! On the wish list...well, Craig wants to cut off the roof and put on a high top. I do not. I think it's kind of perfect how it is!

[@MrTullomania]

Sounds like Craig wants more headroom, which I can relate to. However, that is quite an involved project, and one that I too thought of but ruled out due to complexity and unintended consequences (i.e. leaks, squeaks and general loss of structural rigidity). I chose to instead focus on a more elaborate roof rack option for storage of gear combined with the addition of a large sunroof allowing me and passengers to access the roof rack from inside the cab. Are you going to post more videos soon?

[@TheBassBailey]

Great use of the space guys, I took some screenshots for inspiration, I hope you don't mind. Great work

[@danmorocco]

Great job you two! I hope you are both well and still traveling!

[@outlaw7x77]

Again, LOL...as I'm watching this I'm lol because Escalante's Hole In the Rock Road is why I am so wanting a 4x4. My wife and I and our Dogs drove by on HWY 12...(OMG What a road eh?)...I saw the absolute beauty and imagined where that road must go...but our FORD Taurus rental was not taking us there that day...lol...was I tempted??? Who me????

[@KatCarney]

Brian Backus having 4x4 is hands down one of the best choices we have made in the last 4 years! Worth it! Hole in the rock road is killer

[@CaptainPetrolburner]

Cool rig, I met you and Craig in Santa Rosalíllíta last fall. That was a fun night and a great trip.

[@KatCarney]

Awesome! Hope you are well!

[@KatCarney]

what was the brand of whiskey that night?? We can't remember what he brand is!

[@sofaeryrotten]

Thank you for the inspiration! I have a 2000 chevy silverado I initially bought to make into a bug out vehicle/stealth camper, but promptly realized getting in/out of the back was prohibitive for me and unsafe for quick escape options... This build is the closest to what I could see myself building next year (once the winter is over here in Michigan, hahaha) :)

[@huyn5095]

Love it!. I have a Suburban as well. Very inspirational!

[@jonerijuseppi3047]

Everything u need especially each other. Perfect. Thanks for info...

[@Countcho]

Looks fun. I might try camping out in my explorer

[@sissy6159]

Great build! Thanks for sharing.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks for watching

[@time777frame]

Honesty, who would give this video a thumbs down?

[@jdmnsxr6820]

they did say their not pet people so

[@2chill2]

amazing build, lovely couple, great video. like.

[@lightyear6464]

Great duo! Thank you guys for sharing. Just Got a Tahoe too and soon to be out there

[@TheWindblazer]

The Z71 package does give you even more items besides the fancy logos. It gives so more aggressive tires (from the factory) the suspension sits 2.7 inches higher, you also get full skid plates like you mentioned. You also get better shocks that are more offroad oriented. I believe you covered everything else. Have a good day hope i helped.

[@thomasmoser4836]

great build, i love the idea of having as much as posible in less room :) i'm a camping guy too ;)

[@WendyWilliamsLiving]

Fantastic set-up, you've thought of everything!

[@KatCarney]

So far so good! It feels luxurious still after 5 months.

[@CetMM]

That shelf and equipment drawer is awesome. I've been trying to figure out how to do those elements, and if it'd be worth it to remove the center console in my Saturn and this really helped. Thanks and happy travels :)

[@corathletics]

Cet Mohamed-Moore good luck, removing the center console ultimately saved us a ton of space

[@oscarlee1977]

where can I find the little refrigerator you guys have as a center console....that's a great idea to have..

[@KatCarney]

Fridge is Indel B, equipt.com has them. Ours is the 30 L

[@cassandrarobinson7138]

nice set up and cool rig. Good that your young tho. I got tired of crawling around in my Explorer switched to van. But.. I'm 60 yrs old , lol. Nice job, keep having fun.

[@KatCarney]

Thanks, we considered that too! Although we love our current adventure-mobile, one day maybe we will be able to afford a little more space and perhaps something we can stand up in! Thanks for watching, and that's awesome to know you had a similar set up in your Explorer.

[@nonyabizness.original]

your awning: do you have a detailed design & demo video & if not can you make one? i've been through several iterations trying to develop an effective, simple design for my conversion van, & yours looks interesting. great video, thanks!

[@KatCarney]

Getting ready to post a vid about the awning tomorrow!

[@skannal]

Nice to have a buddy that has the carpentry know-how. I converted a cargo trailer into a stealth camper. I built the counter/sink and installed the store bought cabenits. But my buddy was responsible for building a rear wall/door/window that I designed. He had the skills to do it, not me.

[@jamesmaccubbin7434]

Very cool - I just purchased one of these. Some great ideas!

[@trailrunnah8886]

That's so cool! I just stumbled on this while doing research on Suburbans. I love Suburbans, have since I was a kid. Since I got into mountainbiking camping trips last year, it's been floating around in my head that it's be cool to pick up a used Sub to use as a bike hauler/camper. It never occurred to me that others had already done this (and so well, in your case!). Right now I have an '07 Volvo XC70 wagon, which would prob do in a pinch (it works well at holding the bikes and gear, but with all the gear there's no room to sleep IN it). I've also been really wanting to do in extended road trip in a camper type vehicle with my bikes...there's SO many great riding spot in the US I want to check out (and my 9-5 job is killing me lately, haha). According to the video you were nine weeks out on your trip at this time.... are you still traveling, and if so, what do you do to support yourselves? Living off savings, or are you able to work wherever you are? That's my big obstacle, I'd hate to run through all my savings doing this. Then again, it's only money! :D

[@KatCarney]

Michael Smith hi there, yes I (kat) am still traveling. I'm a photographer and work from the road. Craig is a collegiate track and field coach and has to go to work in dec but he will re-join me on the road for the summer months

[@trailrunnah8886]

Kathleen Carney Thanks for the reply! Thats great that your profession allows you to remain on the road. Talk about living the dream! Since you're still on the road I'll have to look for more of your video updates. Have safe travels!

[@lapdogg]

I want the blueprints for this conversion. Super well done!! ❤

[@cyclonus01]

HI guys, enjoyed the video and its amazing how you used every possible area of real estate. I just bought a 2002 Chevy Suburban Z71 1500 from a government auction (sight unseen) that looks identical to yours. I was a little disappointed how small it was, was expecting it to be much bigger. It only has 73K miles on it though. I was wondering if you could provide more details on your leveling kit and the tires? Also how has the ride quality been after the leveling kit on the highway. This vehicle won't really be serving as an overland vehicle so ride quality is kind of important.

[@KatCarney]

We got torsion bars keys and 1.5 in rear spacers. Honestly, the ride has firmed up a little on the front end, no noticeable change on the back end. We have had to replace both the front and the back end, and this is our first suburban so we don't have much to compare to.

[@maigematthews5620]

Insightful video! How are you holding up 6 years later? Anything broken, stopped running, under performing? Thank you!

[@KatCarney]

We sold last year! Hoop was still going strong and we loved everything about it, but we had a kid and needed an adventure mobile with a seat for a kid.

[@ScuusemeNYC]

Sweet set up

[@KatCarney]

thanks! We love it!

[@laudalady61]

Wow! You made great use out of every inch! Great job!

[@KatCarney]

Thanks Marsha!

[@gadgetlady4957]

I enjoyed the tour of your vehicle. What brand and size refrigerator is that? It looks like the size is perfect for your set up.

[@ckinsleyjav]

gadget lady Indel b 35L

[@rockcrazygal5166]

Great job guy's... I am considering doing the same thing with my van and traveling to B.C. For six months.i like the fridge and fan, where did you get these and what are the names?

[@KatCarney]

Fridge is Indel B, equipt.com has them. Ours is the 30 L. The fan is just a generic usb fan we found on Amazon

[@Ascendaeus]

I love my 01' Suburban, I Plan on Replacing every Piece of it with Aftermarket Parts eventually. These are cool Mods I'd Really like to Figure out that Solar Power System, That's Awesome!

[@livinglifemyway7349]

Great build! can you tell me the height of the bed frame off the ground ? and the side cabinets rock!!! any dimensions you can share on that unit as well? Love it , going to do this to our 2002 burb 4x4 thanks

[@KatCarney]

Bed platform is 5in...any higher and you will have no head room. Not sure of the side cabinet dimensions right now. Can go measure later.

[@pmclellan123]

Great layout. Thanks for posting.

[@kekdillon]

Thank to this utube video I am doing almost the same thing to my 2004 2500 Burban. I am selling a 21 foot camper because it is only me now and doing this will fit me perfectly for weekend camping. I have a few questions about the solar set up and finding someone to install it for me. I live in Colorado Springs, CO and we have had some really bad hail storms this past year and I want to find a way to install the solar panels and be able to cover them from hail or be able to remove them to store when I am using her as my daily driver. I don't have alot of money so I am doing as much as I can with easy to find things and that I don't have to have it in the truck every day.

[@ckinsleyjav]

Get the panels that we linked in the description, hail would definitely not effect them. they ripped off our roof going 70 and were fine.

[@KatCarney]

I agree with Craig, ours are the more expensive, flexible panels, but so much more durable than the rigid ones. Link in description.

[@MrSirlulzalot]

The entire solar system in-depth? That is ambitious.

[@KatCarney]

hahhahaaaaa...we will start with Venus and end in Uranus

[@lough1959]

I have a Yukon SLT and been trying to decide if I should replace the headlights w/ something brighter. I like the light bar idea! Where did you get your lightbar and how hard is it to wire up?

[@CaptainDustinAllen]

nice set up. i have an 03 with 300k miles and iv taken it all over the country and still runs like brand new. i love it, havnt built it out yet but i have plans to and im actually going to put a roofrack platform of sorts that will allow me to walk on top of the burban and sleep up there with access through the sun roof because i love being up high but yah nice, its good to see the burbans getting built out, they are awesome 4x4 vehicles that last forever adn will go anywhere and ride so comfortably. oh and yall took out the bose sterio? my stock stereo sounds amazing but right on, sikk build

[@KatCarney]

that sounds awesome too!

[@RedSrhRed]

Mine has over 300k as well

[@warriorhealth2172]

Wow, Dustin and Brandon, what engine oil do you guys use? 5W30? I would love to get 300k out of my 2002 5.3

[@gwilson61]

Change transmission fluid and engine oil often. Make sure you have a trans cooler.

[@theoffgridsuburbanproject7242]

could you post a link to the fridge you put in place of consol, I looked online not sure I found the same one. the model I found was 500$ model to 31. 13 3/4 w x 23 long. thanks you guys did a great job.

[@TomJones0065]

Very cool truck! Nice video!! Did You get a Hippo for Chirstmas!! is that all you wanted!! LMAO!! GREAT NAMES!

[@KatCarney]

ahahaha, that is all I wanted!!! Sadly, no I did not get a hippo for Christmas

[@raysills]

That's a very nice conversion. Another vehicle possibility is the new VW Atlas. It's not cheap, but far less costly than an RV. And, it looks just like what it is: a big SUV. So, you would likely be welcome in places where RVs are excluded. And both rows of back seats will fold flat, making it easier to convert. And it would not be difficult to create a design where the conversion components are easily removable, should would simply want to use it as a 7-passenger vehicle.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Good ideas for my 2006 yukon. Wish it had more headroom - putting clothes on inside takes finagling. ! Thanks for taking the time.

[@KatCarney]

Yea, headroom is our only real issue, but we can relax comfortably lounging against the side. It is a little difficult to change clothes or cook inside.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

You'd think GM would have a tall or 'pop-up' version of Suburban.

[@KatCarney]

we considered doing a high top ourselves, but have ruled it out for the time being