Honda Civic Camper Conversion Tour - Full Build Breakdown - Stealth Car Camper

[@markluechtefeld7387]

Damn dude I’ve seen quite a few car camping builds and this is definitely one of the more elaborate and stylish. Well fuckin’ done my guy.

[@graymatrix6853]

Agreed, Id pay for a build like this in my acura ilx

[@ZacharyTech7]

Hope you never needed the spare tire would have to unbolt everything to get it cool build otherwise

[@charliegreenawalt867]

Very impressive. Follows the camping motto of Use Every Square Inch.

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! I'm always looking for empty spots (or stuff that takes up too much room) and thinking about how the space could be utilized better.

[@aliceannhengesbach8904]

Agree

[@werenotfree6412]

I'll bet the Camper RV industry is losing its mind. People downsizing. I love it. Awesome setup.

[@aeonjoey3d]

Have several seats

[@generator6946]

I CarHiked the western US and California in 1969 in a new 1969 VW. I had an LLBean wool blanket and a pillow! I ate out of grocery stores and drank creek water in the Rockies. I drank a lot of dry milk LOL! Anyway, I am so glad I did this. Lasting memories from my misspent youth!

[@freedomwonder3750]

Thanks for taking it apart and showing us in detail. It will be really helpful for me. Appreciate you 👍🏽

[@jcarlson2727]

best part about using a car as your camping vehicle - gas mileage.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Young man you should be a engineer. Great video.

[@nathankoroush7918]

I have the same car. I keep telling myself when the motor finally dies, I'm going to build a tow behind camper out of it, like a cheap tear drop. very cool. subscribed.

[@markbajek2541]

That's an interesting Idea for a lightweight dead beater conversion, just completely strip it down to the shell, convert the engine bay to storage/ cooking center, if you could make it weather/vermin tight/theft resistant..

[@brickdinero5468]

Yeah like mark said if you get that down to bare bones it could be really spacious even cutting unnecessary frame work an replacing with( I know it ain’t cheap)slight weld work to form as flat a floor as possible thing would be sweet and tint the windows as dark as u can’t because it isn’t a car anymore haha

[@jasdrawssometimes4660]

Wooahhhhh wait a minute, that's fucking brilliant! I'm moving away for college across the country and mom said she wants to buy me a newer car so mine won't break down on the trip. So that's actually a perfect idea

[@jackrippper3389]

Solar panels at the back, I didn't think of that - could easily just curtain it off. Nice content!

[@clifficus]

This one is mind blowing, how you get so much stuff packed away so neatly is beyond me. Well done lad, it’s a credit to you. Live long and prosper 🖖

[@karenleedom3354]

And a boat!!!! Impressive

[@bucky716]

I've been joking for months with a friend about doing something similar to my Civic. Seeing all the storage under the part where the back seat was is my new motivation! Also love the slide out drawer in the trunk. I have some work to do.

[@bettiraige3474]

This is by far the sweetest car build I've ever seen!! Truly inspired. I'll need all the instructions to build! WoW!!!

[@garymaple3387]

best car build ive seen yet

[@timothythegreat6294]

I'm living in a old school benz in vancouver 😃 this is a great car u have as well as the internals here !!! U have inspired ✨️ me too dig deeper into comfort thank you 😎

[@greego5952]

such a shame that all homes in vancouver are over a million and rents insane there. No one deserves to live in a car.

[@jdfriar]

epic space management!

[@lego54546]

best build ive seen thus far for a compact car, thank you so much for sharing! ive been trying to get ideas for my own build and this give me a lot of inspiration and motivation :]]

[@IHoMyPo]

I am going to do something similar to a 2000 Camry. You have given me some good ideas.

[@Zebcofisherman]

Pretty cool little build my friend!

[@originalsixx]

Wow! That's awesome! I never considered my civic for car camping! Subbed.

[@dawnarmstrong4441]

Very tidy and organized. Looks like quite the adventure vehicle :-). Thanks for the video.

[@ShufflePetro]

Genius dude... genius 😎

[@kimfleming8097]

Wow and thank you! I have a similar car, and you've opened my eyes to its possibilities!

[@AClark-gs5gl]

Really inspiring! I will soon do a like conversion with a 2000 4-door Camry. Subscribed!

[@Mizz.Person]

This is pretty awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@vroom385]

thank you, jarod!!

[@maraoshen]

im so jealous. i wish i have the skills to build camper like this

[@daniellim2106]

Amazing job u did bro

[@riversandcoffee]

Very cool indeed👍

[@peterjlyons]

this is super cool!

[@alallen2767]

Some good ideas. stay safe.

[@AhJodie]

This is great! Thank you for sharing your ideas!

[@StealthGTI]

A lot of ingenuity in your setup. I'm curious: Is the 100W solar panel very effective back there? I have a Jackery myself, but have not added solar since I wasn't confident that it would be worthwhile from inside the car. Take Care!

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! You were right to hold off. The solar doesn't end up doing much through the window (~12-15 Watts) and I mostly use my car inverter to recharge the Jackery during the day. I'm thinking of ways to move the panels onto the roof, I think they'd be much more effective there.

[@miltinhogooglejr8620]

I would leave the spare tire with the jack more accessible. Just in case! Good job!

[@zirenzk5443]

Awesome video mate! Wanted it for a long long time! Thank you very much for doing it! Appreciate all your hard work!

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zirenzk5443]

@@jaroddclark Hoping more adventures on your holidays ! 😎

[@xtrekkmpr2016]

Definite subscribe here. Just found your channel and really love the way you make use of what you’ve got. A really creative simple no-frills build that works perfectly for your needs. I’m done watching the videos where people have their sprinters built out with Every imaginable creature comfort, all the latest hi tech gadgets; plasma TVs, wine coolers and showers with a steam room. All the wasted time and money spent on the care and upkeep when you could be out hiking and enjoying the camping life. So stupid,, if you want all that maybe check into a great hotel or stay home. Looking forward to more of your videos👌🏽👍🏼

[@jaroddclark]

I couldn't have said it better myself! I love the outdoors and staying minimal with my setup helps me get out more often.

[@GoJoe7]

Super detailed. I’m watching this now in June 2023 to convert my Toyota Camry. I liked the step-by-step build. Do you follow a specific plan? How long did it take to build? Do you still use the set up?

[@jaroddclark]

Cool! I’d love to see how your build is coming along. While building, I built it out one piece at a time. I wanted to make sure the build fit like a glove. I ended up spending about 2-3 months building it and 3 years taking various trips. I no longer have the car, but I have most of the wood pieces. I now have a Subaru forester! Check out my channel to see the video on that.

[@YouStillNeedToSleep]

Go, road warriors!

[@celldroidy]

Damn! You're a legend

[@xtrekkmpr2016]

Hey just watched this again, it’s such an impressive build. What kind of water pump did you use? Love the way you did that

[@josephneher8130]

Can we get plans for the build, I have an 8th gen I want to adapt this to

[@jasonvictor1798]

Neat build. What inspired a 4 piece platform that is bolted together? Likewise any concerns with the frame sitting in your spare tire cavity?

[@jaroddclark]

Thanks! I knew I didn't need the entire width of the car for the bed portion and when designing it, I felt it'd be easier to have these sections separate. Also, it adds structural stability to the entire build without bolting it down to the car. Each piece is just large enough to fit inside on its own and when bolted together, there is very little play. As for the spare tire cavity, it doesn't concern me much. Most of the weight of the rear platforms rests on the crossbar under the attachment points.

[@jasonvictor1798]

@@jaroddclark That makes sense. For my corolla I'm leaning towards a 3 pc platform with 2 in the backseat and 1 for the trunk. At 4:34 - is that simply 2 shelfs on the left side? I'm not sure what their function is if it's anyting but a shelf. Also how come you didn't put your water tank closer to your kitchen area?

[@ev6377]

hi, this is nice. do you have to remove those 2 back parts to get the tire? or just the left side may do?

[@jaroddclark]

Honestly, when I first built it I just hoped I wouldn't ever get a flat and kept the wrench needed to disassemble it in the car all the times. I ended up getting a flat last winter and I ended up just removing the contents around the spare and removing the bolts that held the piece in place. I didn't even need to remove the wooden pieces at all, I just lifted it up and there is enough room to (awkwardly) slide the spare out.

[@ev6377]

@@jaroddclark i see.. thanks! :)

[@JaySinghTV]

Jared , can we have your measurements for this ?

[@MonacoRocha]

Hi Great Bro ! I'm Doing the same kind of thing in my 2015 Toyota Yaris 2 door Hatchback 11.000 miles ... In it Full time With my Drumset I'm a Full-time Pro Drummer.....CAN I USE 2 x 2's INSTEAD OF 2 x 4 's ????? I weigh 130 Pounds ....Removed ALL the Seats ,Passenger as well of course....

[@jaroddclark]

Nice! As long as the 2x2's were made out of a stronger type of wood, I imagine you could. I'm not a carpenter, so I tend to overbuild structurally to ensure things will be durable, which is why I went for the 2x4s. Since the build doesn't attach to the car, there is a bit of play in the entire thing. When I've been going over bumps and backroads, it is likely under stress and I've felt better about having the 2x4s.

[@MonacoRocha]

@@jaroddclark ok thank you

[@progressthruprocess1125]

Salute I'm about to start my journey this week , wish Me luck

[@jaroddclark]

Good luck! I’d love to see if you do something similar, send me an update when you finish! [e-mail]

[@m.g.2926]

Do you have a video that shows the specs on the build?

[@luisceja85]

Hey Jarod, really cool video. Just curious, what’s your plan if you get a flat and need access to the spare tire? I’m looking into converting my car and haven’t seen many people talk about that. Thanks in advance.

[@jaroddclark]

The plan, unfortunately, would be to take out everything to gain access. Would’ve taken a very long time, but luckily never happened on a trip.

[@YouStillNeedToSleep]

First you would hate it. Second, you would have the least fun getting everything out just to reach the spare tire. It's a good idea to do "emergency drill" and get used to moving things out of the way fast.

[@alexandermacdonald9662]

Great job on the build. Was looking for inspiraton on my Aveo. Only video ive found with similar bodystyle of car. Thank you How well does the jackery 500 work for charging your phone and laptop?

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! I had an Aveo before my Civic! Never did a build on it though. The jackery 500 is more than enough for my phone and laptop. However, the fridge drains it pretty quick, especially in the summer.

[@gumdrop4869]

Can you help with my build, please 🙏 😅 Thought I’d ask. I’m new to this & I want my backseats taken out but i’m afraid of the build that would have to be taken place after I take my back seats out

[@cupcakeheads]

Do you still have the platform plan?

[@lotklear1379]

If you blueprinted this id pay $ for the plans

[@msannthrope_2049]

Doesn't all the wood paneling and volume of items diminish some of the mpg? It seems like a lot of extra weight. I could be wrong, though.

[@djclark1014]

Just a thought, but I would imagine that it is likely offset by the removal of the seats and associated hardware.

[@msannthrope_2049]

@@djclark1014 true, but that stuff is pretty lightweight for gas efficiency to begin with. He's putting actual lumber and power plugs, etc in there.

[@jaroddclark]

Removing the back seats took out a good bit of weight, but I'm sure that my extra stuff doesn't help the gas mileage. However, this car is pretty fuel efficient to begin with, so any changes in mpg have been fairly insignificant. I think the last time I took a long road trip I was getting 32-35mpg highway. Not sure what mpg I had before I converted the car, but I think it was pretty similar.

[@shekinahcrystal1011]

@@jaroddclark thanks for sharing. You did an amazing job 👏

[@richandfuture]

would remove the front second seat taking space... and making driver seat to swivel seat

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

Hey man great job! Do you have the dimensions for all of this and the schematics? I have a 2010 Honda Civic Ex Sedan which I'm planning on converting into a "camper" by building a platform bed but so far out of all the videos I've seen no one really explains how they made the build. I never work with tools or wood so I don't have the first clue of what I'd be doing. Any help would be appreciated.

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! When I built it, I never had a full version of "plans" or "schematics" lol, I am fairly new to woodworking as well. In order to make everything fit right, I built each piece out one-by-one. I built the drawer structure first, and once that was in place, I could measure out the empty space beside it and use that measurement for the width of the lower portion of the bed. I'd be happy to take some measurements and put together a rough diagram if you'd be interested in that! Best of luck with your build!

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

@@jaroddclark I'd be super interested! Do you use Instagram or could we chat through email or something?

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

@@jaroddclark hey man are you still able to help me out with that?

[@maraoshen]

@@Theworldisdoom3d hey mate, have you started working on this? do you wanna work together maybe to build something similar?

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

@@maraoshen yes that'd be great! Do you have Instagram?

[@Theworldisdoom3d]

why did you take off the cover of your spare tire in the trunk? did it provide more height room?

[@creamypeanutbutter6269]

i was thinking about putting a foldable 100w solar panel underneath the back window as well, how much wattage do you get out of it, with it being behind glass and all?

[@jaroddclark]

I don’t really use the panel much anymore but it seemed to cut down the wattage by about 40% even in direct sunlight. It’s possible newer solar panels could be better, not quite sure

[@jasdrawssometimes4660]

How much mileage does it get with everything in it

[@IHoMyPo]

What kind of fabric did you use to cover the wood surfaces with and how did you attach it to the wood?

[@jaroddclark]

I got the idea from this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHavkpiZh7ZkZpY Automotive carpet (mentioned in the video) is thinner and can be applied with a strong spray adhesive. So worth it IMO, it makes all the difference when it comes to sound & appearance.

[@metalkingtohorses]

nice job!

[@missirritated4872]

I wish you could come to Indiana and help me with my Impala. Being evicted and I have 28 more days

[@mindofstate]

Question, how tall are you? I’m 6’4 and am questioning if i could fit with a build like this

[@jaroddclark]

I’m about 6’1” and measured the bed portion to be exactly right. If you’re fine with pushing the drivers seat a bit farther forward for sleeping mode, there should be no issue with extending the top flip-out portion of the bed by another few inches.

[@joelavenido501]

when is the next trip Jarod?

[@jaroddclark]

Soon!

[@sloburnnn]

LMAO ! This is crazy ! Why not take your passenger seat out for more storage or whatever ? Damn! I love it though!

[@jaroddclark]

Thank you! I've thought about this a bunch. I've ended up leaving the seat in so that I have the capability for an extra passenger. I think also taking the passenger seat out would make the car less stealthy when I'm in the city. Good observation though, it is the biggest space in the car that I I've neglected to use to its full potential. I'll be working on improving the build over the winter and this will be top of the list!

[@rhaenfl7643]

와~~~우 대단하네요~~^

[@terrylee8333]

why not get a hatch back lol . honda fit lol try to make most of the frame out of aluminum lol . I would have use a honda accord lol .

[@CEOofSleep]

Can you put toilet inside, but all the pee goes down the ground

[@JarodWilkerson]

Woah, I've never seen anyone with the same spelling of my first name!

[@jaroddclark]

lol that was my thought before I could even read your full comment! 😂

[@ENFPerspectives]

Evidently this isn't possible without a conversion because I cannot find videos in a normal car.

[@grg337]

Bump

[@aeonjoey3d]

Am I crazy or did this guy never show it in use???? Just disassembly and reassembly and video over???

[@migonads]

Damn i would pay for something like this