Covert Car Camper | Simple Build | Converting a Chevy Equinox SUV

[@NFTeve]

rain guard! brilliant!

[@easilystartled2203]

As a fellow Chevy Equinox owner looking to make my car camping friendly, this was such a useful video to see another strategy. Well done, and thank you!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😃 Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@TK-eg6vp]

Stumbled across this video, and I'm doing the same for my upcoming adventure.

[@tedphillips2951]

Dads are wonderful but I am prejudice as I am one. Love your videos & adventures. I think of my daughter & granddaughters, that I love so much, when I watch your videos.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Oh that is awesome! 🤩 Dads are the best...and you sound like a good one!

[@travelinman482]

​@ChristineMeachum You need to "round the edges" with a router to prevent the plastic molding of your car from being damaged by the OSB.

[@ashleywall7079]

I'm so glad to have found your channel! Watching your videos has been such an encouragement for me. I so want to begin my solo camping/SUV living as soon as possible. However, I'm so concerned living on the East Coast that there are not many FREE places to do so. Any suggestions will be appreciated!!

[@Stu-f592]

I find truck stops and interstate rest areas as great for the night. Just make sure they allow it.

[@kmiller5808]

Duct Tape! This conversion is Red Green approved!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Love that show!

[@MauriceGreen-rl1ru]

The super talented Christine ladies and gentlemen

[@Arlatube]

Another thumbs up. For being a genuine wholesome person. Just a normal person. Without all the unnecessary staging, posing or outfits to get views. 👍

[@ruebennomura9143]

Love the Chevy equinox suv you look great

[@cindysackett4942]

The poster board and duct tape was creative and inexpensive. 👍

[@mfanning186]

Great job! Stealth, neat and tidy. Hard to ask for more than that. ❤

[@ChristineMeachum]

I agree 😃 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@petejames1326]

@@ChristineMeachum can you convert any station wagon SUV to a setup like yours? what model cars are the best for living in a car? can you do something like this?

[@TravelingGamer_]

Rain guards are a MUST great airflow and super covert.

[@ThrifterPicker]

Does your back seat not fold down all the way? My equinox is 2019 and folds all the way to be flat with the rest of the tailgate area

[@debmoore629]

I am using my Chevy Traverse for camping this year. No modification because I want to be able to still use it as a six person car but I do have my rain guards in place, I put zip ties on the handles above the passenger doors that I can then put corners of a dark sheet into for a divider curtain, my back is all tinted so I’m not too worried about those yet. One state park in Michigan visited and two more booked for June and July. Definitely more going to happen after that. Loving how easy it is to just slide everything in and out when I’m going and coming!

[@luxeeventsbymerandallc2427]

Do you know if a queen mattress will fit in the traverse?

[@debmoore629]

@@luxeeventsbymerandallc2427 no idea, I use a single on one side and my equipment on the other.

[@cranewolf6124]

Thank you so much for sharing your adventures with us. I fell in love with Chase, and I know he is adoring you from Rainbow Bridge.. 🌈

[@skintxorz]

Christine is always so good

[@jburleson6729]

I just bought a new equinox! I want to start doing this badly! lol

[@ChristineMeachum]

Best wishes to you with that! 😃

[@aileenwilson7475]

So glad to have found your channel! There are not many Chevrolet SUV camper videos on KZbin so it’s hard to get set up ideas. (Mine is a 2016 Traverse - no build.)Thanks for sharing and blessings on your travels!

[@luxeeventsbymerandallc2427]

Do you know if a queen size mattress will fit in the traverse? Same here....

[@adonismapother]

Yes! What way to kick things on my day off from work while I enjoy in my bed watching your brand new vlog Christine! And good job on the vlog too and keep up the good work and the traveling 🙏🏻

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks Adonis! 🙏🏼 I hope you have a good week at work 😃

[@danielllleX]

Cool series, thanks for sharing!

[@jasonfitzpatrick414]

I just bought an equinox. I was trying to see if I could get the seats to lay flat. Nope. Thanks for the answer. I like the 6 inch foam mattress from Amazon. I think I'll get on of those and not take out the seats.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's an idea! The best mattress is the one you're most comfortable on 😄

[@n2thewomb]

I'm about to do something like that with my SUV , thank you so much for this video, now I have a blueprint❤️

[@ChristineMeachum]

Awesome! 🤩 Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@blacktalon1607]

I may have to live in my equinox here pretty soon, which is less than ideal but will probably save me some money, and I wanted a guide on how to do so, and this seems really helpful and doable. I never even thought about removing the back seats.

[@kensmith2839]

Thanks for another excellent video.

[@ChristineMeachum]

So nice of you to say!

[@mirp5497]

Great video Nice to see the origin of the SUV Keep on adventuring with the best Dynamic duo on KZbin 😊

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you!!! Haha Dynamic Duo...I love it! 😆

[@ThomasBaird11]

Mattress is very important. I have a tri fold 7" memory foam cot size. 31" x 75"

[@doug8525]

Nice work Christine! Can’t wait to see the rest. I start work on my camper soon. Hope you’re doing ok........

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's great that you are starting your camper soon! Hopefully you have a ton of cool adventures in your future! 🤩

[@Y2K-QT]

Excited to see how the rest turns out! Can you make a video on picking the right car for life on the road?

[@ChristineMeachum]

The right car is so specific to everyone's unique situation so that might be tricky. I could think about making a video about why I think mine is right for me...Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Y2K-QT]

@@ChristineMeachum it made my day to see your reply ❤️ I've been working together a plan and a budget for the last couple months with the goal of doing Sedan life as I call it lol. I wanna do a trial and then perhaps travel for the summer across the states, im in WA I was so happy to stumble upon your videos. I find you to be very like minded and I can relate to not being willing to do things you don't want to anymore. Thank you for the escape that has been watching your journey 🤗💕 Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your experiences!

[@emosancandy]

How about keeping warm on cold nights without starting the suv? Thanks for this! Love the video!

[@keithc8108]

Good job! I think a used Toyota Sienna van could offer more space, lower cost and reliability, for this venture. Sienna's usually get over 300k miles with very low maintenance. Just a tip.

[@danjacobs6029]

Hey! great video, i have a chevy equinox too! could you send me the size of the board you used for the bed? that would save me a lot of time! thanks!

[@KennyCz87]

This is awesome!

[@dangurman]

How long is the interior in inches from the front seats to the very back? I'm thinking about getting one, but I'm 6'3''! Thanks, love what you did :)

[@AD-fb6qf]

I've thought about doing this in future but I'm curious as to where you can legally and safely sleep/park at night?

[@ricardobmad]

This video was so helpful thanks👍

[@ChristineMeachum]

So glad!

[@artross9836]

Hey lady how are you? Hope your warm today. Have a great day!

[@LanteYT]

This video is super helpful, thank you so much! Love your videos!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@marshallohio5512]

Interesting 🤔 , it seems like there's an epidemic of SUV builds these days ... I've been SUV ing for years in my 2010 RAV4 limited... No build .. Folded rear seats down.. 2" gym mat from Walmart at $30 . 4" memory mattress from Amazon at $65 on top of gym mat . Few of those FunWatt power stations at $150 each .. Apicool fridge from Amazon @ $150 .. Roof rack from Harbor freight @ $70 ... Very straight forward traveling 😉 with a simple and clean system that works for me ... 😊. Ex military with excellent 👌 organizations skills .

[@ChristineMeachum]

That’s cool! 😎Best wishes to you! 😃

[@maxshumaher4628]

Great job!!! :)

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you so much!!! 😃🙏🏼

[@urbanchameleon1541]

Hi! You might not see this on an old video. But I was wondering how you made the bug screen window coverings. I tried to order two different brands that supposedly fit an Equnox on Amazon but both were too small.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That is listed on the Amazon page if you are interested: www.amazon.com/shop/christinemeachum

[@urbanchameleon1541]

@@ChristineMeachum Thank you so much! 😊

[@Marielle_F98]

Great job! It looks like it would be very comfy and cosy in there at night :)

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you! It took Chase and I awhile to find our favorite sleeping positions but now we are both very comfortable. Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@cocomuhly]

Thanks for the thorough video! You did great and your dad is very kind to help. Were the rain guards easy to apply alone? Is it just like 3M sticky that holds it on? I need some!

[@ChristineMeachum]

The rain guards were super easy to install! You just peel the protector off the sticky side and press it in place. Thanks for watching! 😃🙏

[@cocomuhly]

@@ChristineMeachum thanks for the reply! I will have to get some!

[@farhatali2763]

Aww amazing ur work classic

[@susansharp112]

You are really great.

[@odangreally6165]

We have a 2007 equinox and two kiddos. I am trying to build a bunk over the bed. But could you give me the dimensions for the bed or platform. And any info on size for the window covers. Any info would be greatly appreciated. We are planning to live in our car. Thank you

[@kc9cqx]

What is the length of the mattress/Total room to stretch out?

[@c0balt358]

you have a new subscriber :)

[@terry4265]

Great Job :)

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you! 😃

[@Puddycat00]

I have a 2022 Equinox. I wonder if I can do that?

[@talkinnmedia4535]

Great video

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you so much!!! 😃🙏🏼

[@marywatkins6798]

Nice job but, no Chase sighting! 😊

[@ChristineMeachum]

Haha yeah he isn’t great with power tools 🤣 Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@chickenlady3155]

Very interesting. I think I would have lost my nerve at "Step 1: First remove two of the car seats...."!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Haha yeah that was the hardest part. I’m thankful to have my Dad’s help! Thanks for watching! 😃🙏

[@krizballon5888]

👍👍👍

[@Jennsmiles]

Do you have a link for the mattress?

[@ChristineMeachum]

That is listed on the Amazon page if you are interested: www.amazon.com/shop/christinemeachum

[@Shel731]

❤

[@michaelespejo954]

🔥

[@warroad]

Why not stay in camp grounds with van?

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[@CAFEX24]

Do u plan on passing thru NJ

[@matthewsmith5613]

Please be careful when using that electric knife. You almost cut into your Knee Cap.

[@jamesbott3788]

Can i pay u so that i can be the dog