Converting My Tiny Car Into A Camper - Seat Removal - There's so much space!

I want to go car camping so I'm converting my little car into a camper. First step is removing the seats and buying wood!
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[@curtisrubidge6357]

Whether your in a cramped car or a nice van, at least your going out there and doing what you want to do not what everyone else thinks you have to do. Big respect mate

[@just_alex]

Cheers Curtis!

[@curtisrubidge6357]

Be nice on them summers evenings pulling up somewhere catching a bass and cooking it up outside your car

[@paulatkins8109]

Best moment, when the mechanic says: “ever thought of buying a van?” Priceless!… 😂

[@tibor29]

That's what we all keep telling him!

[@just_alex]

A van is coming...

[@USN_Ret-]

I was hoping Tim was taking it away and returning with a van

[@alisteroliver1669]

@@just_alex Thank God for that. Between the mechanic, your Dad and us stating to get a van, it's about time. Glad to see common sense is prevailing.

[@mattpettitt3204]

Paul, that was going to be my exact comment. 🤣🤣

[@MightyAmygdala]

I've been in the hospital for a week now. Even though you are living at a car, it still gives me vibes of being home. Love your passion and your content.

[@just_alex]

Hope you get better soon Daniel! :)

[@MightyAmygdala]

@@just_alex Thank you man! I hope you keep chasing your dreams.

[@raymurrell406]

Been there too earlier in the year and these guys helped me through it. Good luck.

[@kirstyshiels6155]

Hope you get well soon and get home to your own bed asap. Stay positive 🍀🌻🌻

[@kirstyshiels6155]

Hi Daniel, hope you’re feeling a lot better and either out of hospital or working towards that goal; was stuck myself for long term hospital stays in the past and the boredom factor just does your head in and now Ovid rules atop 🙈. Good luck 🍀👍🏻, all the best 🥸💪🏻🐬🦈🐟✌🏻🌻🍀🌷Kirsty

[@sh1tstainednappy209]

Glad to see my suggestion being put into practice once those seats are out there really is a lot of space. Hats off to you persevering with the polo

[@sh1tstainednappy209]

@Himynameisty I’m the real life dad version of champagnepapi

[@johnbrereton5229]

Who needs a toolkit when you have a fully equiped and capable DAD !👍😎

[@davkimb]

At this point successfully converting your car is going to be far more rewarding than buying van. You're getting close to getting it right! I'll admittingly miss that drawer sliding open at random on turns! lol

[@just_alex]

haha! Cheers!

[@philaitch8586]

Are you going to address the ventilation and insulation that cause the cold and wet conditions in the car? Because if you don't, it doesn't matter how much room you have, it won't work.

[@UnseenSpirit]

I'm sure he will. Sometimes it takes baby steps to get where you want

[@wil172921]

Crack the window

[@andrewrenwick6485]

If you’re driving it, it’ll dry out and warm up…..

[@somefish9147]

@@andrewrenwick6485 thats not what ventilation is

[@Mani-gn3ti]

This is exactly what I’m planning on doing with my wee car. I know its a small space but that kinda makes it more exciting? It’s like a little challenge. Ive got it all planned out on scrap bits of paper. Im glad I’m not the only mad one!

[@just_alex]

Best of luck with it!

[@mellificent]

I have been watching a lot of videos about car camping but I like your approach. It makes the project look possible for a beginner such as myself

[@paulvandermaas6639]

fantastic. love your laid back, naivety :-) A refreshing change from over enthusiastic diy experts. Thank you Alex.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@unused0011]

Currently watching this as i camp in my ford focus MK2 estate i picked up for 600 quid. I only do it to save on fuel and get an extra hours kip between work shifts. I prefer to use foam pads or roll matts as a mattress, inflatables do my head in. If you don't have tinted windows, i just put my large grip bag on the parcel shelf to block the rear hatch window and then ive attached bunjees from my side rear windows to the handles above the rear passenger windows and across to act as curtain poles for... My curtains, lol. People say im crazy but they don't realize its pretty sweet once you're setup the way you like it. Fairplay for going at it in a bloody polo!

[@1254Paul]

Just a word of warning Alex....You might want to let your insurance company know you are removing the seats etc. They will use any excuse these days not to pay out if you have to claim. Great vid..Good luck on your new adventure..

[@mellificent]

I'm planning on doing some camping in my car and I hadn't thought of that, thank you!

[@martinstanchov3741]

Glad to see that you didn't give up on the car for now . Just don't forget to have fun 😉😊

[@stephenfinch9421]

Oh man! As a mechanic my brain was exploding watching this lol you have a great outlook on life though fair play to you love the video always make me smile 🤪

[@MrRhysSir]

Loving these videos!! Can't wait to see it complete - giving me inspo !

[@jorgefitnessroad8302]

Keep this videos coming! Car camping all the way!

[@vauxtec9400]

Can't wait for this mate👍 nice to see you took mine and other peoples advice on getting that seat out 😁

[@mullisoutdoors]

Looks like you are off to a great start brother! Just a word of advice, a good set of tools is invaluable for saving money and custom building things for your journey. I never go anywhere without my small tool bag, there are a few times I might not have made it out of the woods without it..😁 Great Videos Alex!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@thecarpingsaint7143]

I admire your tenacious determination to persevere…..Only Alex could make converting a 3 door polo into a camper work 🤣🤣🤣………Legend 👏👏👏

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@dt1607]

Yet to be seen?

[@joeljenkinson]

I love it! You do the same thing that we all do when we have a silly idea, and hit a snag "Dad help!" and then sit and watch while dad does all the work.

[@danielsonderegger4493]

Love that you keep trying with the vw!

[@Bennybigballs24]

It scares me that a man can get to that age and not possess a socket set

[@rijstevlaai6283]

Same😂 as a 15 year old I have a whole army of tools😂

[@jaredpursey3791]

I own 3 of the same set 😂 and I'm 22. I may have a addiction though.

[@xswannyx1731]

I own a full snap on set 😂

[@BoxxysMinion]

I've apparently lost 3 times as many tools as he owns 👀

[@tjaustin6445]

Same🤣

[@jamesduke9830]

I look forward to every episode, love the perseverance! Enjoy every step Alex!

[@just_alex]

Thanks James!

[@bushdadnick6055]

Awesome video, I reckon you will hinge the bed to have more storage underneath. Just a guess. Epic work. It would be great for us all to a running cost of the conversion

[@alastairsimpson1980]

Good for you not giving up on it and seeing it till the end👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@mscudde2]

I'm only half way through the video (I promise I'll watch the rest), but you and your channel are incredible. Your respect for wisdom and enjoying the "simple" things in life is inspiring, including your love/appreciation for family and nature (and tools, lol). Can't wait to follow you on your adventures, and thank you for sharing your perspective!

[@just_alex]

Thanks, this comment means a lot! :)

[@markhansford5930]

I think something that could do a little bit of light four wheel driving would be handy too so you're not just restricted to sealed surfaces and well maintained gravel/dirt roads

[@just_alex]

Yeah that would be cool!

[@markphillips6998]

@@just_alex they do a skida yeti 4x4.....

[@norbertkincses2757]

How many van transformations are out there? Many! But how many VW polo 2 door transformations?? You see that’s why we love you’re videos because they are creative, and you are a nice fella! Good luck to you on this new journey!! Can’t wait for part2 to see how you are managing that small space! Well done Alex

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the kind comment, I appreciate that!

[@evertdebruijn8472]

Some genuine content Alex. Nobody does do this. 😂👍

[@MarshaABranch]

"They need to be locked up [and] put somewhere safe." Your dad just made me chuckle soooo hard! hehehehe

[@MuscleFishingOfficial]

Im glad you took my advice of taking the seats out. I was about to comment saying disconnect battery and then unplug the air bag but realised you’d already filmed it. Good job the garage did it 🤣great video once again and look forward to seeing how it turns out.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@logansbt586]

Always loved you and your brothers’ vids. Good wholesome stuff. Love this channel too and I appreciate that you are choosing to do things the “wrong” way in your conversion project.

[@just_alex]

Cheers for watching!

[@SONGSTICKS]

Itching to see part two now, once you’ve built the bed frame. I do admire your tenacity and determination to make it work. Bit like me really, I don’t know if it’s just stubbornness or Just the fact that I don’t have much spare dosh. I think you’d like my bargain vehicle though 😊 it would be perfect for you. It’s a 23 yr old Toyota Hiace Regius and it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Absolute joy to drive with a 2.7ltr engine. It was advertised as a 1988 model for 2k but it’s a 1998 and should have cost nearer 5k. With only 56k mileage and mint condition.

[@andyhall3122]

Amazing as always,Can’t wait for part 2 pal stay safe g 👊

[@just_alex]

Cheers Andy! :)

[@clarissategido5154]

Weldone Alex...I love the way you don't give up easily and you don't take the easy way out...👏🥰

[@just_alex]

Thank you! 😃

[@trevorcornes1056]

All seems very interesting again Alex . The finished result should be super 😄👍 ready for the next bit now to watch 😄 Nice one

[@just_alex]

Thanks Trevor!

[@marcust5014]

Cracking vid again Alex love the enthusiasm 👍💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Craig-rc7jx]

Hey Alex. Have a look at buying a tent top box. (Tent that goes on your roof) It would be a more comfortable sleep but for when you're in the more remote locations. You can still sleep in the car when in urban areas for safety.

[@tomc6003]

Looking forward to seeing the end result. Expecting great things.

[@lesleyyoung5730]

There can not be one viewer who watched 'Tim' slide open that Big Red drawer who didn't make a noise like a caveman!

[@BrendanExplores]

Kudos to you Alex! 👍 I'm trying to do the same with my Renault Grand Scenic 😁. Makes for a very spacious mini apartment in the back 🤣👍

[@just_alex]

Cheers Brendan!

[@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord]

This video series is absolutely fascinating viewing, dude. I love your enthusiasm.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@paullawrence8438]

I've loved every video so far Alex, your videos are... unique, interesting, inspiring, different, funny etc.. There's more in life than carp! and mostly your passion for all nature . You definitely made the right choice!

[@just_alex]

Thanks Paul, appreciate it!

[@antonybaker8531]

what a great morning wakening up to anther great video thank you alex you never lets us down and i was just waiting for the A TEAM music to kick in when you started takeing the seats out hahaha

[@untoldhorizons3294]

Ignore the get a van comments. You probably will and will appreciate it all the more for living in a car for a while. If you find it's not the life for you then you haven't invested thousands in a van. I used to car camp a lot. Bought a van a few years ago and have been building, learning, rebuilding since but illness has slowed me down a lot. You're videos are inspiring me to get back on with it. I'm sure other people have said but a voltage sensing split charge relay to charge your lesiure battery is a good idea as is a bait bucket lined with a plastic bag for emergencies. You will get caught short one day in a place far from a loo but too urban to freestyle it.

[@michaelhope7482]

My brother traveled the UK in a Reliant regal three wheeler,great respect to that! .do enjoy your videos so look forward to next one

[@1968Zedar]

Well done mate. Can't wait for the next part.👍

[@just_alex]

I've been working on it today!

[@James-su1dc]

Hi Alex, I converted my partner van for camping/carping and didn’t need to take the front seat out as my jrc bed chair fitted in perfectly with my head over the folded down seat. With a removable rack behind drivers seat for work tools/ food. 9ft rods suspended under the roof and storage under bed chair.used for 3 years for overnight sessions and was fine. Check your insurance too as taking out the seats may be seen as a modification. Try the bed chair option, it works

[@just_alex]

Cheers for the info.

[@MrLeesv650]

Cant wait for part 2 mate, im enjoying the polo quest!! 👍👍

[@just_alex]

Cheers, it's coming soon!

[@jay-nl3gk]

You watched Morts videos I'm glad you checked him out, you have a penthouse now. He use Polypropylene sheets in black for his window covering which is such a good idea.

[@marti118118]

Generally carnt wait for part 2. I was originally thinking this isint gona work but with the previews for part 2 I’m very intrigued to the finish results. Keep at it I admire your will and determination to convert mr or mrs polo 👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Haha. Cheers for sticking with it!

[@iitsDyl]

You could get your windows tinted for more privacy and I’ve always changed my interior lights to some bright white ones from eBay, it surprises me every time how bright they are on a night. Might just help you out one time if you’re looking for something or what not👌great video as always man I look forward to all your videos!

[@steriospeaker]

I love your new channel! Can’t wait to see where it goes 👍🏻 I’m really pleased you’re doing it in your Polo - there’s already a million people doing it in a van….. yawn. ⭐️

[@just_alex]

Cheers Dave!

[@michelleoverby]

thank you Alex!! I am going to take the front passenger seat out of my Outback for travel room. :D Cheers from North Carolina

[@jamiebarnett3210]

Can’t wait for this !!

[@ciars11]

Nice vid bro! The socket your dad is using is called a torx bit but the bit he really needed is called a multispline!

[@hefty_highy9274]

Can't wait mate hope your well

[@danmawdesley14]

2 seater long wheel base 2005 LandCruiser Diesel van - basic living kit in 2 apple crates behind seats. More clearance than a VW transporter, better in wet fields too, run forever if you keep the air and oil filters clean/changed, I'm 6ft 4 and have slept in the back on shoots, fishing trips - ideal. Hopefully you're off across Europe - you'll be able to sleep behind your peg on most French rivers etc. Scandinavia would be worth exploring too - I got as far as Kiruna, some amazing fishing.

[@juliapaulsen8069]

I may be late to this video but I just found your channel! You gave me motivation to tear out our seats in our susuki hatchback. We want to make it into a car camper to go car camping with my mom when she takes her trailer to a campground. We tried tent camping at her place of choice but had a horrible experience with ear wigs getting into our tent and all over our stuff. 😬

[@TheCod3r]

Love the enthusiasm and determination. Forget the gan comments, stick to your dreams!

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@DDGXMUSIC]

Arrrrrr gutted when the video ended I was ready for the build! Look forward to it but another great vid Alex thanks!

[@just_alex]

Sorry, Part 2 is coming soon!

[@DDGXMUSIC]

@@just_alex no worries Alex have a great weekend.

[@tonywilson8681]

Fair play to you Alex, I admire your determination to make this work. I still think you should get a van or at the very least a large estate car (my old VW Passat was enormous) but Im starting to think you might just pull this off. Loving the way this whole caper is unfolding. Keep up the great work mate!

[@just_alex]

I will inevitably get a van but I'm currently having fun working on the car!

[@sunnyello8325]

enjoying keeping up with your adventures Alex keep it up

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@richardjohnbuchanan3059]

Alex i could watch you paint a door and you would still have fun and make it amazing when me and my wife retire iam getting a camper van and we are going everywhere good luck to everything you do alex

[@just_alex]

Thanks. And best of luck with it! :)

[@Staetik]

You are fast becoming an inspiration to me and my lil Kia Soul.

[@just_alex]

Great!

[@danielfrancis871]

I don't know what I'm watching, or why I'm watching, but I like it... I like it a lot. Great Job Alex!

[@just_alex]

Haha. Cheers for watching!

[@stepaulucci9954]

Can't wait for the next one 👍

[@garrybirchall1387]

Once again Alex you just go to prove never give up. Where there's a will theres a way. It would have been so easy to just go out and get a van but you stuck to what you wanted to achieve even if you get a van later on you have proven to yourself with a little help you can do the impossible. Keep it up.

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@raygrange7312]

Love your tenacity Alex. Waiting for the update.

[@just_alex]

Coming soon!

[@elo.tempra9234]

This is a journey I would love to live I love wildlife and not that I love fishing, u and Carl have inspired me a lot

[@c3696]

Cant wait for part 2 😁

[@danielagoncalves5684]

I had good laugh watching this video 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I am figuring out how to do it with my Citroen C1... for me and a labrador 😄

[@billymay6461]

Wow, I think I heard you say you’re 6.4’ and your dad looks like he’s about 3 foot taller than you when you were both sat in the car. I love how you’re just appreciating the things that matter in life. I’m trying to detach from all the bs in the world. It has nothing to do with me, so there’s no need for me to worry about anything, other than my wife and kids. Teaching them to be great people, and just doing our own stuff. Here I am watching KZbin, but I’m trying my best

[@rickb1987]

I liked the bee docu and the mushrooms and fishing. You jonger guy teaching me older guy something. You can do it man.

[@elliottoneil1736]

Hi Alex, I run an automotive detailing business and could get your little polo looking great again after the journeys it has been on. When you come to selling your polo to get a van, we could detail your car for you free of charge to help you out. I am following your journey and am willing to help out! Watched you and Carl for years! Good luck regardless!

[@djthots]

don't you give up on that car! lol.. I'm glad you're trying to use it still.. good job man

[@matthewpatterson9184]

I love the fact you break away from the normal, don't take the easy route and just buy a van. Can't wait to see where this goes. 👍🏻

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@team3383]

So very cool. I like yr way of making things work before you simply just "buy something else". It makes so much sense. I'm sure your polo will now be roomy enough to sleep in comfortably. And you'll be using less petrol with all the seats gone. They weigh a ton each.

[@andyniblock5386]

Cant wait to see how this bed works out. Honestly could be a plan for some time. Great video as always

[@just_alex]

Cheers, worked on the bed today and it's looking decent!

[@andyniblock5386]

@@just_alex Your an inspirational kinda fellow, cant wait for your next video 👌👍

[@andyniblock5386]

@@just_alex Also, someone once said “Necessity is the mother of invention". I'm not sure who said that, but it doesn't matter. If you can turn your polo into a livable space, I would love to see the process. Buy a van, if and when you want....I'm sure that will be inspirational too..... but for now the polo is pretty cool

[@fenwalker771]

Makes me want to do the same to my mini! Enjoying this series and the new channel. Girlfriend looks forward to them too, keep it up!

[@just_alex]

Doing this in a mini would be a great watch! Enjoy!

[@daneleary2752]

Awesome videos, a suggestion to your polo camper idea is you could give it a suspension lift and put a roof rack tent on it. Make it like a off road vehicle. Just a suggestion from South Africa

[@MrAlphafang]

Hi Alex, loving the build. As some have said a 4x4 system could be very advantageous for you. Can I suggest you look at a Volvo XC70. I have one (an old one) they are an estate with huggings of room in them. My good lady wife and myself can camp in the back with plenty of comfort. We never think about needing to find lodgings mid trip. Just pull into the woods down a fire break or whatever and the 4x4 system is more than capable of getting us out of the way and more importantly back to the road. Oh and we manage with all five seats still in the car 😉😂😂

[@just_alex]

I'll check that out, thanks!

[@williamivemey6850]

Looks great cant wait!! Dont expect me to be awake for 7 o clock tho😂😂

[@Siobhan-swanny]

Unfortunately I’m one of those that need to be up at that time for printed crap with some strippers face on plastic

[@DatFunnyStuff190]

Before going too far alex, have a go changing a wheel with a spare so if you ever need to on the go, you'll know whats what

[@turtlejones9279]

Brilliant Alex, really funny, and inspiring, great stuff mate, :)

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@l.r.sfishing4011]

Awesome mate I hope taking out that front seat works out. You certainly got more space to work with. Fingers crossed it works out. All the best tight lines 🎣🎣🎣

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@AMG63]

Alex - "I really enjoy cleaning now" 11.13 in,,, mate the bottom corner of that bumper 🧐😂

[@just_alex]

yeah, that's one bad bit of cleaning haha

[@stratts2000]

Another fun vid! Great to see your journey…also you can’t beat a Cadbury Wispa!

[@just_alex]

Cheers, yeah they are so nice!

[@abdulrahmanissa3406]

I thought you had half a million subscribers whilst I was watching, if you stay on this path I know that you’ll hit that but consistency and good content is key. Good luck 🤞

[@skydog7544]

I'm totally like that 😁 have so many interests in so many different directions but when it comes to doing stuff, I'm just so bad at actually doing stuff. Recently I'm investigating ADHD as so much of my traits match up directly with it. You're doing great. Keep going! 😁

[@gcarpmad]

Keep it up Alex things looking good..

[@just_alex]

Thanks, will do!

[@lloydhowell2204]

brilliant video, glad your not giving in to a van and making what you have work, can't wait for the next vid 👍

[@just_alex]

Thanks Lloyd!

[@rmidland6246]

Brilliant video and really enjoying your channel. When you have your car conversion done,you should take a road trip over to Ireland.

[@just_alex]

Yeah I would love to go there!

[@downunderbrandon]

Thats awesome!!! cant wait for the next one. :)

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@carpcrazychannelletsgofish791]

I can't wait see the final end result looks like this could actually work mate As usual great video and just love how u going with the flow pal keep it coming

[@just_alex]

Cheers, I worked on the car for the last few days and it's actually coming together nicely!

[@carpcrazychannelletsgofish791]

Yea nice work look forward to seeing the end result 👍

[@WiThErZ666]

I love watching you learn about things that I learned ages ago like different tools and whatnot. There's plenty that you know that don't have a clue about such as beekeeping and fishing with as much skill as you've demonstrated in the past. Also, who keeps scented candles in their centre console?!?!?

[@just_alex]

Cheers Alex, only I keep candles there haha!

[@rupertroberts4825]

Can’t wait Alex 🎉

[@SongBillong]

Genuinely brilliant to see you're as clueless as I am, yet it doesn't put you off. I'm thinking of doing the same with my VW Fox. It's surprisingly spacious (and Foxes are weirdly high) so I reckon it's doable. What's the worst that can happen?!

[@micky2oo2]

Ohhh its taking shape 👌.

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

I use a Citroen C1 no front seat I cut a piece of plywood to fit from the front footwell to the rear seat ,then it lifts onto the back seat and a box soon to be hinges at the front support the front Hay presto a bed at nyt a table through the day , and for running around it goes back down as a floor for Mt dog good luck.