Honda Fit camper tour

This video is a tour of my 2009 Honda Fit camper. The car is completely stock, I didn't have to remove seats or make any additions other than the curtains I show in this video. I've driven and lived in this car extensively and have taken it cross continent and back, let me know if you have any questions.
Here are links to a couple of the things I use for this setup:
Milliard Tri Folding Mattress : www.amazon.com...
Jackery 240 power bank : www.amazon.com...
Portable rice cooker : www.amazon.com...

[@wuseling]

I use my Honda Jazz (same as Fit) for travelling to Rc-events (3-5 days) in Denmark, Norway and Germany. The passenger side is full of (huge) rc-gliders, Lots of stuff I keep in a net under the roof. I sleep at the driver side with the seat pushed forward, a box with rc stuff fills the gap. Thank you for the "dehumidifier" tip. Btw. my age is 71 :-)

[@samanthathompson9812]

Can you explain more about how you sleep? What gap,? Thanks

[@daveevans5291]

Keeping it simple yet organized is the best. Thanks for the ideas. The table shelf at the back is an especially great idea.

[@BlackRose-tc9ig]

Driving tip, to avoid accidents, not sure if someone already posted this but, never leave any loose items in the driver footwell like shoes, bottles etc, if they become dislodged and move about while driving, they can become stuck behind your brake peddle, it may lead to a crash. Happy trails!

[@j_taylor]

One neat quirk of the Fit is there is no open space under the driver seat; that's where the fuel tank is. Items can't sneak up on you from the floor in the back.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

My mom has a ton of shoes in the pedal box foot well too, had that issue too!

[@bellaluce7088]

Love the humor in "foyer" and no shoes because it's an asian household. 😄 Good policy! 5:25 The plywood table looks so inviting and convenient that I'm rethinking buying a cargo cover. ; - ) I've watched a lot of CheapRVLiving (great resource) and haven't seen anything like that yet in a car camper. Honda Fits rock! 7:13 The rice cooker is so cute and practical. 😃💖 Thank you for sharing this!

[@willtee3640]

I travelled to lots of place with my jazz/fit, short trip, camping, even to racetrack! Honda jazz/fit are one of the best budget and spacious cars we can get.

[@MaverickRenegade]

As soon as you said foyer I knew this was going to be a funny video.

[@morgantam1]

Good idea to fit the wood shelf in the cargo area! Thanks for sharing. Nice tour.

[@jessicabest918]

I have a 2012 Honda Fit and I brag about how much I can actually FIT into it lol a large chaise lounge, a treadmill, and just recently I packed it with 2 desks with storage, 2 tall bedside dressers and a small chaise lounge in ONE trip, it was a tetris situation, but it worked out great! Love that you're doing this with yours! How cool!

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

I was about to put a treadmill in my mini too:) & used to carry piles of dirt in the back for gardening. Always wanted a Honda fit but they're super expensive for an old one, even back then, thinking of getting a bigger cheaper fuel efficient reliable car later :)

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Able*

[@Nona32185]

Dude, thank you so much for showing me your ride/home. I currently have a honda fit and have been itching to travel so I went to carvana for a van, ended up not liking it and exchanging it out for my old car again. I felt pretty defeated until I watched your video. I didnt think you could keep the car tidy enough but you def showed me that it can be done. I appreciate all the info and am looking forward to putting it to use. Safe travel :)

[@georgiiarakelov6560]

Just imagine what would he do with a van ? Use your imagination sometimes…

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

This is the best Honda Fit camper set up that I have seen. I love my 2008 Honda Fit. 36 mpg baby and good power!

[@oic929]

Thanks for posting. I used to have one myself then changed to a Subaru Forester but believe it or not the Fit had more sleeping space in the back without having to modify!

[@Chibbs.E]

I just picked up a 2008 Fit. I'm a bit taller at about 5'11 on a good day and I can fit okay completely diagonal. Been thinking about using this thing as a camper and this just sealed the deal for me.

[@ThwWumboligistMaster]

I recently purchased a Fit as my first (in my name) car. I just got my associates degree and subsequently a job paying ~40k and my previous car was totaled; I think I may be living out of my car as I work 45 miles away from my home. This tour was quite informative and I can see myself with a similar setup to yours rather soon since rent is still sky high. I just need to learn about implementing an electrical system (just solar + battery) as I think that's very important when living inside a car. Thanks for the video!

[@licknuke5950]

I really love these minimal build designs. No need for a bed frame which is very nice and keeps it modular

[@anisahkasim3305]

It is easy in a Fit/Jazz because the backseat lays down really flat with no bumps.

[@0110101100011010]

5 percent reflective window tint is probably worth the cash so you don't have to throw the rear curtains up everyday, good setup !

[@quirkykindalife2948]

Thanks for the video. I'm currently building out my fit to camp in and possibly live for a while. I did decide to go with a small platform to deal with the uneven floor and find the extra storage space helpful. Plus I can still sit up. Yay for small cars with lots of headroom.

[@Petelaosound]

Lots of room yes for a smal car 🚗 I have 2015 fit

[@che.-]

thanks for posting this! i've taken several long trips in my fit and just removed the front seat to carry longer items / to not have to sleep diagonally. such a fantastic car and get's nearly as much mpg as a prius.

[@che.-]

i admire you for living full time out of it though in university! that's dedication! where would you usually park?

[@kskategirl]

@@che.- When I was living in it full time, I rented a carport spot at my friends apartment near the university. Had access to shower and kitchen stuff through them. While on the road, I usually park near hotels or near campgrounds depending on where I'm at.

[@Josh-kj6vq]

What kind of gas mileage do you get?

[@Highvibes777]

@@Josh-kj6vq I get 43.3 mpg in my 2016.

[@j_taylor]

@@Josh-kj6vq 40-43 mpg on highway in my 2019 manual Fit, but that's empty. Hope to do some camping soon!

[@RadioNul]

The Honda Fit, an amazing machine

[@kathleencaparro5485]

Thanks for sharing. Even after 2 years, still helpful. 👍🏼

[@petermastenbroek7719]

You did an excellent job in the fitting-out of your Fit, it's really very cleverly done, and I do appreciate very much that you're so kindly sharing your experience with us. ATB, Peter.

[@Nam1nat0r]

Awesome. I want that jackery battery pack!!!

[@ChunWong]

Very practical simple with minimum alternations, love it enjoy your adventures! (:

[@thierrychatauan7845]

Thanks for sharing, when I get my drive license I want to get the same car to do camping as well,

[@kskategirl]

Highly recommend it!

[@leokuliush2954]

Great humor 😁👍

[@luishernandez5732]

I live in my apartment full time, but I'm itching to disappear for a weekend or two in my Fit. I live in Puerto Rico, and even though is a small island, there's a ton of places I haven't visit and others that haven't visit since my childhood, so, inspired by you and other car campers, I will try to do some stealth camping in the near future. Thanks for the video and the great ideas! That big hand planer appearance as a souvenir was absolutely unexpected! 🤣 Please post it's restoration video! Safe travels!

[@Masterlowen21]

thanks for the cool ideas, I have a fit too and I need to turn it into a camper for a few days, so I definitely will get a board for the back and the curtains with with bungee cords!!! Good idea!!!

[@zzzz-ok7733]

Small car camping/traveling is the way to go economically!👍

[@youngmonkreturns5973]

This is awesome -- I have an 09 fit as well; want to do this myself however I have over 200k on it. Very inspiring and you are super cool!

[@kskategirl]

My car just hit 200k miles this week, still going strong! Cheers!

[@xvyvux]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing! You definitely made it very simple and practical

[@camposvazquez]

Finally a car ghey'R than my Prius camper... I did the same.. I kept the build simple and utilitarian...

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

That's awesome thanks for sharing :D!

[@TATTOUhmong]

Thank you so much. I also have a honda fit. And now that with your super ideas. I'm going to convert my fit. Love it

[@danieldirie3757]

Amazing!!! Congratulations!!! Very Warm & Nice Road-Home!!

[@SB_whatevers]

Nice! A well organized space. I like the extra platform at the back. I might try that.

[@manjindersingh00]

Nicest setup ever seen, actually its no build build

[@zmuzzy101]

Super awesome video thanks. I have the same generation jazz and I'm looking forward to my first outing soon just currently putting together the basic setup so seeing what others have done is great. Love the skateboard and rescuing the gorgeous plane.

[@steelontarget]

I made a video of also living in my Fit. I have 2 homes, a great job and make plenty but when on the road for work I opt to sleep in my car a lot and have found it very fun.

[@Avantime]

I would use black fabric to cover the rear window sun shades as well. Seeing reflective sun shades in places where most wouldn't have placed them would be unusual.

[@aldenpressley7573]

Hi! I’m 6 foot and I pretty well in my fit

[@parishala]

I got a 2010 Fit and I'm looking at it like I could make it livable for less than what I pay for a month of rent. Got some good ideas from you, thanks.

[@kskategirl]

Glad this helps! the Fit makes for a cozy home for folks in a tight spot or just looking to save money.

[@Petelaosound]

Nice I got a 2015 fit also Thinking about camping in it soon

[@Mxxjzz]

Specimen area very important area ! 😊

[@tylerd5556]

Nice car setup. I first really got inspired by the CheapRVLiving youtube channel. I've been debating on the Jackery battery bank that you have. What do you think of it? Would you consider their solar panels too; or is the cigarette lighter plenty easy for charging? Thanks lots!!!

[@kskategirl]

I'd recommend the Jackery power bank, when on the road cigarette lighter is enough for charging. Since I have limited space in the car I don't bring the solar panel, but I have the solar panel at home to use incase of power outages.

[@ElizabethDelRosario]

Hey awesome video, really like your setup. I've got a Honda fit too and was working on a camper build, and really dig the plywood back table you built. By chance do you have the plans/measurements for it you could share?

[@kskategirl]

The one I built is 1/2 inch plywood, 15 inches (I should have made this wider) by 46 inches. I don't have any plans, I just matched the curves of the trunk by making a template out of cardboard and tracing that to either side of the board. Keep in mind the measurements would depend on what model year your car is.

[@balayogasf]

Thnk you so much for the video. Great use of space and definitely gave some ideas!

[@charleskatz2606]

HYou are e wel organized and effgicient person.Just got a 2011 myself and there are days I think the inside is an optical illusion of hugenes other days just two bags of groceries seem to Fit.But you have the template I must say

[@hennessytheblackrose6519]

Thank you I got some great ideas from you

[@EEPvids]

sick setup

[@victoriajloveland3144]

Innovative and Fun! Love the Foyer and Atrium:)

[@FirstLightAdv]

Very cozy!

[@stevejeffrey11]

stealth camper ;) 40 mpg! It Fits !

[@brucelittle3958]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@raffie9526]

Sweet build 👌

[@blktop]

Nice video I’m getting a fit soon too!

[@tdhenderson]

that's the best setup.

[@nataliav1001]

Great set up! I just finished my curtains today, same cord idea set up. Feels cozy. May I ask what kind of mattress do you use and where can I get it? Seems soft and easy to roll up. I got inflated mattress but inflate and deflate each time kind of big production. Thank you in advance!

[@amifarrow1982]

So cool!

[@nandah806]

Muito top Gostei da ideia Parabéns

[@harrypottah8889]

Nice🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@YoureNowOnTV]

Thanks for sharing 😁👍

[@cryptopillar86]

sick grp tape on that board!! ;)

[@hippo780]

I also have a Fit GE8, if you tint your rear windows you dont need those curtains

[@dulcimama]

More information on the fiddle-type instrument? Thanks!

[@testarosso1368]

Awesome thanks

[@cdnpacker]

Oh you're lucky. I tried but I'm about 3cm too tall to lie flat!

[@นิวัฒน์ยอดอาจ-ห3ฉ]

ค่ำไหน....นอนนั่น.มันเยี่ยมมาก

[@WASF2024]

urban middle of the night toilet solution????

[@WASF2024]

hi. what about ventilation/screens? any updates on a sturdy and mosquito-free solution? thanks.

[@mrtwinkie0]

Nice setup. Always love to see how others are aetting up their fits and the adventures they take. Are you on IG?

[@rdsspearfishingadventurer]

Plan to buy honda jazz.that is similar inside of your hinda fit?thanks

[@kskategirl]

I think Honda Jazz is the same car sold in the European market. My car is model year 2009, there have been some updates to the design since then

[@germanbezares8489]

Thanks for sharing your arrangement, I like too that you have not a platform, but i wonder if the arrengemnt for sleeping is confortable, because there is some uneaven part on the floor that may be unconfotable. Does your sleeping pad elmiminates that bump? how thick is it?

[@kskategirl]

I use a 4 inch memory foam mattress and it eliminates any unevenness in the floor. I've linked the same one I use in the description. I sometimes use a one or two inch inflatable foam mattress when I need to pack light and that is tolerable but noticeably less comfortable.

[@germanbezares8489]

@@kskategirl thanks for sharing the way to overcome the bump to have a good sleep in the Fit

[@lttlemanoncampus]

Thanks for sharing this info about eliminating the floor weirdness!! My hero 😊

[@birdmanjrbvt]

Nice

[@mioww325]

Where did you get that cute sun hat please?

[@hollycarley7860]

How do you vent the car in the summer?

[@funnycomments6081]

You forgot to show us your kitchen

[@muralikrishna3660]

Excellent and marvellous for entire set-up. Keep it up.

[@eileeninmaine333]

Thanks for posting, this is very helpful! What size Jackery do you have?

[@kskategirl]

I have the Jackery explorer 240, which is more than enough for phone + camera charging and powering my rice cooker

[@samanthathompson9812]

I'm too tall :( How do you use a toilet without getting out?

[@holly3891]

no fan?

[@christiangenest576]

Nice set up , thanks, that’s on my project to buy a Honda Fit and transform it on camper , i will remove the front passenger seat I’m 6’3 ‘’ And the driver’s back seat ,to built a micro kitchen .good idea your 12v rice cooker a question , do you have fan for night time to have fresh air ? For me will be very important

[@kskategirl]

I keep the windows cracked open at night and the vents open. There is a the issue of having the windows fog up in cold areas and I think having a fan would help.

[@diamonddetails9445]

Tiny car for a tiny girl ... LOL 👀💯👍

[@oscarher66]

Do you have a template for the wood table in the back? Thank you.

[@kskategirl]

The one I built is 1/2 inch plywood, 15 inches (I should have made this wider) by 46 inches. I don't have any plans, I just matched the curves of the trunk by making a template out of cardboard and tracing that to either side of the board. Keep in mind the measurements would depend on what model year your car is.

[@guillaumemoonracer3749]

Hi! PLEASE tell me where you found this sun hat! I've been looking for a wizard hat that's not to hot and this one seems perfect!!

[@kskategirl]

oldfashionedstandards.com/en-us/collections/hats-1?page=2 Handmade in Canada, great quality, would recommend!

[@guillaumemoonracer3749]

@@kskategirl Thanks soo much!!:)

[@easymixedsignals534]

I want this to be my new cozy home away from society :)

[@titandoomshop]

does having that jack plugged in the car running of course , mess up the car battery? or no cause its a huge battery

[@kskategirl]

I've had no issue, the power adapter is good quality

[@happyface8674]

can i know how tall are you to fit from the passenger seat to the back when lying down please? 5feet 5?

[@kskategirl]

5'4". I had a friend who is 5'7" and he was able to fit comfortably. Another friend who is about 5'9" uses his Fit for car camping, but might be a bit small to sleep in long term for someone of that height.

[@happyface8674]

@@kskategirl very tempting. Am 5feet 6inches.thanks

[@spencexxx]

Thanks for saying how tall you. 5'4 is tiny....so this car would not work for a larger man.

[@germanbezares8489]

There are other arrangements that will allow a larger man to stay there: 1- remove the front seat 2- use a cot, it will fit well when the front seat is complete recline to the back, and the back seats have been folded down.

[@germanbezares8489]

check this video with a person using a cot. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWbHnYR_pp2jpJo

[@celebratethedays9409]

Thanks for posting this. It was very informative, and it's nice to see a version without platform so you can sit upright in the bed area.

[@kskategirl]

Glad you found it helpful. The high ceiling and being able to sit upright is one of the biggest advantages to this car, makes the space feel more open and roomy

[@j_taylor]

I agree! I'm planning a trip and am much more excited about the open headroom than what I've seen other people do.

[@zurielsss]

Love the setup, doesn’t cost a fortune and cans still use it as a regular car after the trip

[@donmccracken5331]

Excellent! I’ve been looking for ideas. Thanks for posting!

[@Josh-kj6vq]

Nice video! I've been looking into different vehicles so I can take a month long cross country trip and maybe save some on gas. Any chance you know what kind of mileage you get? I don't like factory specs because they're a base and I always seem to get better so hoping this car can too.

[@kskategirl]

I get about 33 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. I've taken this car cross country and back and averaged 38 mpg for the entire trip. I have the 2009 model, not sure about newer models.

[@j_taylor]

The Fit is very fuel efficient. I get 40 mpg in my daily commute (mostly highway). If I stay under 70mph, I get 43 mpg. It would be a little less with the weight of camping gear. 2019 Fit, manual transmission and driving "gently". The CVT is supposed to be a little better. A lot depends how aggressively you drive. I drove and camped across country in a station wagon and absolutely loved having a regular car instead of a van. And this Fit has more interior space than my wagon did!

[@letsthinkitover1]

Thank You so much I have a white honda fit like yours !!! you gave me great Ideas !!!! thanks.

[@lawrencedavidson6195]

Very nice setup, thanks for sharing. Greetings from sunny Jamaica.

[@karinyaboriskova441]

Thanks. That was great

[@FeelsOnWheels]

Iam 5’7” and the space between the trunk and the forwarded front seats is 5’5” exactly in my honda jazz(fit).What I do when I sleep in my car during car camping is to keep pillow at the trunk side and stretch my extended 2-3 inches legs into the space between the front seats ..that gives me a full length room to sleep comfortably.The only thing is to keep in mind is to park the car in such a way that the trunk side is little elevated to 5-10 degrees .

[@alallen2767]

Stay safe.

[@barrionomia]

Nice!

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Thanks for the info. Have same car

[@albertc879]

Thank you so much for sharing. I also have a 2009 Fit. I measured from where the interior front passenger seat push all the way up to the tail of tail gate, it was 65". If I were to put the trifold mattress in that space, it won't fit coz the mattress is 75". Am I missing something or the mattress in ur car was not laid flat?

[@kskategirl]

if you see in the video, one of the sections of the mattress is folded into the space between the front passenger seat and the rear seats. The pillow covers up the crack created by the fold

[@albertc879]

@@kskategirl Thank you much for the prompt reply! Cool. I was thinking about removing the foam (if it's removable from the mattress cover) to cut the extra length. Ur way saves me much time and effort. I am in the bay area. Planning for a few camping trips with my Corgi b4 rainy season arrives. Any other up-to-date advice on the Fit improvement?

[@stevehapp]

How does the plywood trunk cover stay secure? Any bolts etc or just sits on edge where plastic one was. its a good idea. gonna steal it.. :)

[@kskategirl]

there is a slot in the plastic that it fits into, its kind of jut press fit into there

[@stevehapp]

@@kskategirl ok thnx

[@stevehapp]

I just spent two years in my fit in europe, balkans.