Converting my SUV into an off-grid camper

[@lucasisfine9607]

Next time get a metal pipe and put it on your Ratchet handle or use breaker bar. It will make it whole lot easier. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@AutoRevLife]

PVC pipe works pretty well too

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

I can almost guarantee there will never be a next time....lol

[@Theodore001]

i was just about to say that

[@R-cg4on]

Leverage!!!

[@d0uble_O]

or a cheap ryobi impact 😂

[@LAMBNATION98]

Taking out the center console genius

[@MeganClaarke]

Thank you 🤓

[@WRESTLINGWITHCOLBY]

I like the idea because it is kind of useless to have the center console

[@Cilexxxx]

@@WRESTLINGWITHCOLBYit’s the most convenient place to access while driving🤷‍♂️

[@mrshadow8096]

Never thought replacing it with a fridge it’s a great idea

[@jeanlanie1]

Glad the ref/fridge fits in 😊

[@walksnwheels]

We love the fridge idea! Blessings 🌱

[@JavierBonillaC]

Great video. I have a 2014 Tahoe and this gave me a pretty clear idea on how to proceed.

[@ZeroTeeth]

This gives me hope 🙏💜

[@MrZironman]

Wallmart impact definitely would be perfect for you and then get some impact drill bits so you don't have to switch drills just for drill bits and then a small $10 box with all the bits and things you need

[@pinkdaisywigsboutique4717]

❤. You're doing a good job! Very proud of you!😊

[@JamesLAdventures]

Young woman putting in work doing the conversion by her self 👏🏿💪🏿👏🏿

[@TLllllll]

That’s my old van!! Glad to see it put to good use. I ate a lot of bbq chicken in that van.

[@DrifterVans]

The detail and dedication you're putting into your SUV is incredible!

[@MeganClaarke]

🥹 Wow, so sweet

[@likei8nttorrin]

Cool fridge idea, thanks alot !

[@gabrielperezupchurch9029]

Extending the length of your socket, gives you more torque That’s why its easier because you get leverage

[@ElkWatersRun]

Can’t wait to see when it’s finished

[@michaelbonior6406]

I’m had that fridge for about 3.5 years in my van ! Never an issue 👍🏼

[@Juju-l3o]

That takes dedication wow

[@keithcaron8144]

They use locktite on those bolts

[@NeXTAdventures82]

The generation Suburban that you own is the one that I want to get to do a 'no build'. Thank you for showing how to remove the back seats. This has inspired me MORE to buy the 2000-2006 Suburban! I KNEW that space was huge but wow after seeing this...LOTS OF SPACE!

[@MeganClaarke]

Soooo much space! It's very comfy to hang out in with its boxy shape.

[@BryanConnelly]

Great off-road vehicle for camping…. Nice to see you. Megan 😊👍

[@ElkWatersRun]

I’m slowly converting my suburban. I’ve done a lot so far. Just a little more to go

[@UnionKane]

Great job! I’m trying to muster up enough courage to do this to my 2004 Suburban. You’re inspiring me.

[@MeganClaarke]

I am honoured to be your inspiration 😌

[@LilXancheX]

@@MeganClaarke you’re so adorable

[@BorntobeMild-g4i]

You are the best!!!

[@KeenDietrich]

The center console. TOTAL WIN FOR GEN Z... Great imagination and execution Young Lady

[@johnnysturgill8025]

This is awesome. I bet this will inspire several people to do awesome things

[@MeganClaarke]

I hope so too!

[@raechelyndawn2580]

So where is the rest of your upgrades? Interested. I might be living in my SUV soon. Cannot afford rent. 😢

[@MeganClaarke]

You will have to binge my other shorts and videos! Not paying rent is so lovely.

[@dianadicarlo1672]

Same

[@KeywordManagement]

great idea for locating fridge

[@EmmaAus]

Just stumbled on your channel 🌻 Subscribed - Thanks for the extra inspiration, & for sharing what you do ❤ I'm starting my build in a couple months 😄 Thanks so much again hun, sending love from Australia 🌈

[@TheCTCHRISTIANshow]

The “Ta-Da” at the end made the video! Ha ha. Good job! Nice work on your video.

[@MeganClaarke]

Thank you, thank you. Gotta celebrate the small wins

[@darylcortney1138]

That's barbecue sauce 😂 love it. I'm stealing that lol. I use boomsauce often, you're welcome to it! 😆

[@braidenedwards4755]

That center console idea is genius. I’m definitely gonna do that whenever I convert my Nissan Armada into a home/camper.

[@MeganClaarke]

Love to hear it!! 🤓

[@hustonhall2271]

You need to buy a DeWalt or Milwaukee type of impact driver. Its a drill that takes socket adapters amd stuff so you canake wuick work of anything that involves takikg bolts off. Even if they are on tight an battery powered impact will change your life

[@MeganClaarke]

I have one now!! No plans to take out any seats at the moment though lol

[@TJackSurvival]

Killer! Also get a ratchet drill. Will make mechanicking so much easier!

[@steelersgirl3063]

I had me laughing so hard when you said that was your barbecue sauce🤣

[@Keshiadalton]

Go girl ❤✊🏾

[@mflee3772]

Tahoe good choice

[@WillBlueAnimalTraining]

I have a 2005 tucson i wanted to do a custom build not for living but spontanious camping / door dashing (lots of down time)

[@MeganClaarke]

Nothing beats have a bed and a fridge in your car.

[@joshuamckillen3712]

I did same thing with my 2006 gmc yukon. I love it🌝.

[@robinw285]

Good Job 👏

[@TylerPowers-c5o]

Hey get yourself a half inch wrench and a 3/8 little longer on the handle gives a lot more force less effort !

[@melco4861]

Love it!

[@nicolatesla2315]

Cooler in console area. That’s dooope af.

[@Katkattarotandparanormal]

Very cool!

[@sublimegreen]

Should get a Pacifica ….. seats fold in and floor is flat.

[@mesmogruvinski]

Well done. Keep keeping.🙃♥️🙂

[@rebeccatomlin3916]

“That is uh… not my bbq sauce” gave me the giggle figs omfg

[@MeganClaarke]

Who knows what treasures lie beneath our car seats 😄

[@Gizamalukeix]

Get an impact wrench. You'll use that more than anything else in life

[@The_master_of]

Buy a impact driver or impact wrench

[@dollydoe6137]

You're a genius!! 🎉 just saying--from 1 woman to another...glad to see you got rid of that s---!! Such was my dream too: especially as concerns those annoying, space-wasting (car) seats...at least it was a dream, till (recently) I happened to lose my car... All the best to you, young lady.

[@wandacasper5612]

Great job.

[@xxlalbatross3287]

I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden 😊

[@MeganClaarke]

Awesome!! Welcome ☺

[@theskatemap]

This is definitely better than the one I had XD

[@MeganClaarke]

Hahaha there is joy in simplicity too

[@JessikahElise]

Which fridge do you have? How do you power it when your car is off?

[@MeganClaarke]

It's an IceCo JP50! I have a second battery in the SUV as the 'house battery' to power the fridge when my car is not running. The battery is charged with solar and by the alternator while driving.

[@RolandoEsparza-g3s]

How is your day going

[@edwardperez4266]

2009 Honda pilot here

[@ghostlyhunterz4216]

IMPACT WRENCH FOR THE WIN (idk how old this video is)

[@mariaslife730]

its so cool

[@grouponful]

Come visit chicago! You can park in my driveway of my house 👍💰🤗🤗

[@guilcarr802]

Nice job

[@IntoTheMystery13]

You have a soothing voice. You could totally do voice acting.

[@Craighetfield2024]

Thought this was that famous bus I seen in a video once

[@ZenithE8]

how can you put your frig there? Isnt that where the parking brake is?

[@MeganClaarke]

@@ZenithE8 not in my vehicle! Mine is a foot pedal version under the dash by the door

[@emilywarren3053]

What Volume fridge fits so nicely?

[@MeganClaarke]

It’s a 47L fridge! The JP50 from ICECO. And I now have a discount code if you end up getting one too! For their website: MEGANCLAARKE, or for Amazon orders: ICECOAMZ12.

[@myname1]

احببت فكرتك لانني افكر في عمل شبية بهذا 🙃

[@madivegan3051]

How do you keep the fridge powered? Thanks

[@MeganClaarke]

This video goes over my electrical system in depth: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o37bc4h9nN1smZI

[@PO-sz7qw]

Make sure the exhaust isn’t covered

[@gangsta-F22]

What kind of portable fridge were u able to fit in the center? Thinkin about how big of a fridge could fit without it being an uncomfortable arm rest lol

[@MeganClaarke]

This is an IceCo JP50! The height took some getting used to, but I really don't mind it! Perfect for propping my head on my hand at a red light 😂

[@BL-jz7sg]

Just did this to my trailblazer! Love it

[@MeganClaarke]

Love to hear it🙌

[@briancrowley6413]

Brilliant 🎉😂

[@kratino]

What do people do with the seats?

[@MeganClaarke]

I gave them away for parts! I decided to make this a permanent camper

[@colethehomie]

What fridge do you use?

[@MeganClaarke]

IceCo JP50 :)

[@anitablades6033]

You lucked out, my SUV has a lot of wires and electronics under them. And my center console has my shifter in it. But my friend took out my double seat in back out. So I put my sleeping pad there. The passage seat in back I kept but plan to use it to hold my cooler., when I don't have a passenger. Subbed so I can see what else you do 😉👍

[@MeganClaarke]

Oh dang! I feel lucky, it's a game changer for space. My passenger seat is basically my pantry 😄

[@justme5384]

They're so hard to remove because they're bot meant to be removed. They're the thing holding the chair to the car in a crash, and the seatbelt is connected to the seat

[@MeganClaarke]

Lol, touche!!

[@LocdnessMomster]

What fridge is this? Do you like it so far?

[@MeganClaarke]

It is an IceCo JP50. I bought it used on Facebook Marketplace for $500 CAD. Only issue I have had is the little light inside is failing. Otherwise, I love it :)

[@chrisballmer6274]

Is the fridge powered and if so where to? Nice job!

[@manondionne5469]

What SUV is it?

[@Vivin696]

Love it

[@aljesterdelacruz4735]

I was thinking of a deferent vid when i clicked this. Might want to rethink your thumbnail next time😂

[@kaidiver4306]

How do you keep up fridge on

[@MeganClaarke]

i have a battery set up charged by solar and my vehicle alternator!

[@AdamLouisVanlifeTV]

Saw this already... like last year

[@JerseyCityGuy]

love a girl that can do this

[@Mel79439]

What type of fridge is that?

[@MeganClaarke]

It's an IceCo! I have a recent video in my shorts that talks more about it :)

[@podcastbard]

I don't know why people need to take seats out. I don't live in my car but I've slept in it many times in the front seat. Car seats are comfortable. I like the 12v fridge in the center of the front seats.

[@MeganClaarke]

I challenged myself to maximize allll the storage space 😁

[@lindsaynicole8967]

Might be a dumb question but your car doesn't need to be on for the fridge so stay cold?

[@MeganClaarke]

That's right! I have a second battery that stores energy and is hooked up to the fridge

[@mariamaria2751]

Climbing over that fridge to get in the back is going to be a bitch

[@RydingHike]

Good thing there are 2 back doors and a back hatch to use instead

[@TheSassyNomad]

Can I do this with my crosstrek with the airbag wiring under the seats

[@MeganClaarke]

Hm... That is a good question. If the seats fold down flat - you could just do that! Mine in the Yukon were too bulky for that.

[@dodgecityvanlife]

Aweaome 👍

[@teachjacque]

Power drill

[@pward8723]

Try some wd40 and power tools.

[@et2525]

SUV Build

[@249nickym]

What kind of SUv is this ?

[@MeganClaarke]

GMC Yukon :)

[@davidradovsky5354]

Let some guy do that stuff.

[@dontaejarell]

What year is your van

[@MeganClaarke]

2006!

[@othoapproto9603]

nice job, whats next?

[@MeganClaarke]

On to the floor!

[@andydressler6761]

Cool! I'm working on mine too. Do you want to come pick me up and drive around and chill? Lol 😊 say yeah

[@mookmoto]

Power tolls do exist

[@Malweezy]

That's kinds genius put a gallon of tea in there and drink like a pimp

[@jwilson2119]

Seats are scared of you you are the John wick of seats😂😂😂😂😂. Great build by the way

[@HopingForAMiracle_Prayer]

I am so mad that I didn't get a different vehicle. But. When I got the one I have I didn't know I'd be facing homelessness and the only way to keep a roof over my head would be to have bought an RV when I could have. Now. Looks like I'm gonna be homeless anyway. My car is just too small. I have no clue what to do. I've never ever been in any situation such as this. And I shouldn't be now but leave it to a greedy family member to take your inheritance when you need money the most.

[@borealiswan2363]

Don't buy her book 😢 she takes the $$, promises follow-up, and when you write to her she totally ignores, not once, not twice, but consistently, never bothers replying now she has your dough

[@MeganClaarke]

Hello! I am so sorry I neglected to respond to your messages. I see a comment on another video, I will take a closer look at this now. Have you sent messages anywhere else? Perhaps they we're incorrectly filtered into Spam. I am happy to process a refund if you are dissatisfied with your purchase. ♥

[@p0cket4rt]

u are so strong holy shite

[@Mr.Campalot]

Please next time, don’t forget to put your shoes in there

[@PKWeaver74]

If it's your car, it's your barbeque sauce.

[@MeganClaarke]

I bought it 🤷‍♀️

[@michaelchanez3790]

Put the fridge on top the heat source 🤦‍♂️