FJ Cruiser Camper Set-Up (2023 UPDATE) | Baked In My Car

In this episode, I will be showing you how I have set-up my Toyota FJ Cruiser for off-grid camping, with an Oven, Fridge, Solar Charging and a place to sleep!
If you have any questions, leave them in the comments or if you want to show off your setup, tag me @bakedinmycar on instagram!
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Off-Road Modifications:
- TJM Airtek Snorkel
- ARB Underbody Protection and Recovery Points
- Old Man Emu 2" Lift
- KAON Recovery Points
- Maxtrax Recovery Points
- Mickey Thompson BAJA BOSS A/T Tyres
Awnings:
- Darche Eclipse 270 Awning (RHS)
- KickAss Shower and Change Room
- Tie Gear Awning Ropes
Kitchen:
- 29L Water Tank with Front Runner Tap
- Dometic CD30 Drawer Fridge
- Brass Monkey 8L Fridge/Freezer
- Travel Buddy 12v Marine Oven (with Somerville Metalworks Insulated Door and Latch)
- Somerville Metalworks Roasting Trays
- Kathmandu Cutlery Set
- Logos Japan Cast Iron Skillet
Electrical:
- DCS 180ah Lithium Batteries (Engine Bay Mounted)
- Victron MPPT BlueSolar 100 | 30 Solar Controller
- Victron LYNX Distributor
- Victron Smart Battery Protect BP65 12-24 | 65 AMP
- Raspberry Pi Running Victron Venus OS
- Geyser Systems Heated Shower System
- RENOGY 2000 Watt Inverter
- 430 Watts of Solar Panels (Mounted on Custom Slide)
- 13.8v Step-Up Converter (Wired Directly to Travel Buddy Oven)

[@janicetelfer6211]

Amazing ❤

[@wolf.n.nugget]

That's a mad setup, I particularly love that you've added a raspberry pi into the setup. Gold idea!

[@desertpunk6705]

You can car camp inside an FJ by using a hammock attached to the front roof rack and looped through the grab handle, with the other end of the hammock attached to the rear roof rack. Using each side and grab handle you can sleep two.

[@bradberry1083]

Wow, did not know that. Any pictures of it? Thanks

[@desertpunk6705]

@@bradberry1083 I don’t have any pictures, but I could take some. My FJ is a bit of a mess right now. Did you want some pics?

[@BakedInMyCar]

Never even thought of doing that, nice solution!

[@Bergo101]

@@desertpunk6705 I would also love to see pics of this! I sleep inside my FJ on a mattress, but this hamock idea sounds intriguing!

[@AVMD83]

Thats a bad ass setup! 👍🏻

[@psithurism]

Great setup!

[@luzrodriguez5773]

I love that setup

[@adventurearyck64]

Nice build

[@2adventure_oz921]

I have a glind heat exchanger in my FJ Mark. Fits under the bonnet easily, more space inside and hot water instantly after driving or in a two or three minutes from cold. Highly recommend for hot showers 👌🏻

[@BakedInMyCar]

My dad has the same glind setup in his FJ, it’s a great idea and something I would love to look into in the future. I would probably have gone this option, had I not won the geyser systems in a raffle. Sounds like you have your FJ setup dialed in!

[@2adventure_oz921]

Yeah it's pretty well setup, just "need" to get more lithium 😂

[@CheeseLayong]

Dude. That setup is nice!!!!!! I'm thinnking about getting an FJ Cruiser. Seeng the possibilities on your rig really helps!

[@BakedInMyCar]

Thanks heaps! If you end up getting one, make sure to share what you end up doing with it!

[@whenmountainsmove]

Wow man this actually made me change my mind about getting a rooftop tent. This seams WAY more cozy. I mean you even have a fridge and as much storage as a truck camper haha. Really cool!

[@BakedInMyCar]

Glad I could help provide some inspiration!

[@stephenimsong3462]

I’ve also leaned away from the roof top tent, I think being inside is a lot more versatile

[@Overland_FJC]

Awesome setup man! I'm looking to expand my solar as well and was wondering how that slide out solar panel rack is built? I was wanting to mount something similar on top of my rack

[@BakedInMyCar]

Thanks heaps! If you want to see some pics of it as it goes together, feel free to send me a message on instagram @bakedinmycar

[@jonathangarcia633]

How many miles do you have on that thing? I have an 07 w 140k.

[@outdooraussie6355]

Nice work mate. What's does it weigh with all the fruit?

[@BakedInMyCar]

Thanks mate! Last time I weighed it (full of camping gear with full water and fuel tank) it was 2460kg. So not too bad for an FJ.

[@outdooraussie6355]

@@BakedInMyCar yep, always a consideration in the FJ... but hey, we wouldn't want any other vehicle! 😁👍🍻

[@waynecormack9264]

How do you prevent moisture build up from sleeping?

[@BakedInMyCar]

I usually keep the back window open a few inches in the summer with fan circulating and during the winter I open the drivers and passengers windows a crack. Hasn’t been a huge issue in the 4 years I’ve had the bed setup

[@MrFastFarmer]

DCS are no good mate

[@BakedInMyCar]

The setup works for me and their after sales support has been stellar.