"How to convert an SUV into a camper with a kitchen and sleeping platform."

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THE HOME DEPOT. The cost is approximately 400 CAN.DOLLARS.(4 x $29.93 each=119.72) -
3/4 inches 4 ft x 8 ft Standard Spruce Plywood..
Full Extension Soft-Closing Slides - 20 Inch(8x$27,74 =219.20). / each
2 Ft x 5 Ft 3mm Rubber Mat 2x$10.97=22.00 2 scrap pieces of countertop cost-free.
Use your SUV as a Camper, with much storage and a Sleeping platform. Cheap and easy to make.

[@pdecasere1]

I’ve watched a ton of camper conversion videos and decided (finally ha ha) to search Ford Escape ones…Okay…Mind blown 🤯 15 seconds into your video I found out something that I didn’t know and nobody else apparently knew either bc nobody told me…The bottom part of the seat flips forward and creates a flat surface…WHAAAAT?!? I’ve had my 2010 Ford Escape for almost 7 years! I was just getting ready to build my platform and now I’m (happily) rethinking how I want to do it. So glad you showed that! Your build is awesome. I’m about to watch the other 2 you have about it. Thank you!!!

[@recoverycenter6457]

Amazing, I love the fact you didn't have to remove your seats at all, same time feel like your losing space if you did remove them, overall its amazing, I would probably add a single solar 100w and fan / Space heater to complete it all off for those cold and hot days and nights. Overall for such a small vehicle you made it all work very well.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@richgonehiking]

Great video! I just got a new Escape Hybrid and I'm starting to collect ideas to build out a non permanent camper box. Thanks for the ideas!

[@miccacarry6803]

I agree with your sleeping arrangements. I lived in a friend's SUV for 5 months the summer of 2014. we would go to state parks and stealth sleep. in morning before park opened we would park way away from everyone else and cook on a 2burner propane camp stove. this was done till we could afford to go to a private campground, and stay for a whole month.

[@321southtube]

Thanks! Finally...just not enough videos of old dudes moving heavy items, making coffee and doing dishes. Thanks so much.

[@auntkaz422]

Dude 😶

[@krentzjohnson7850]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas for a great camping build.

[@ericcarlson7585]

Completely copied yours Dino in my 2011! Took a 2800 mile trip up and down the west coast for the maiden voyage. Got the harbor freight solar set up and a Alpicool refrigerator. Wish I could put a picture up. Thanks for sharing.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Eric carlson You welcome I’m very proud for you you can send me photos [e-mail]

[@sosteve9113]

Great 👍

[@narongchamkasem6758]

I have been watching SUV conversion for two weeks and your design is the best, may I have your plan design sent to me at [e-mail]? Thanks

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Send me a picture when you finish [e-mail]

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

so steve.Thanks

[@andreontour2825]

Thank you for the inspiration! I made my build simmilar on yours and I'm very happy with it.

[@ntown8378]

this make much more sense than hauling a whole 2 bedroom apartment with your truck..

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks for watching.

[@bensands4950]

y woo unless you have kids

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

If you have kids you get roof tent.

[@edwardcharles9764]

DINOS THE OLYMPIOS yeah that's a good idea have the kids falling off the ladder! Dinos the dipstick!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

edward charles Dino’s didn’t say that the kids would be the ones in the tent... smh now who is the dipstick? 🤦‍♀️

[@lenah7203]

Wow! Thank you! This is awesome. I have been looking and looking for a good way to organize my jeep. I've tried the tubs and found it extremely annoying digging through them all the time. This is THE BEST idea I have seen. I'm not a carpenter, but I'm thinking I will keep a lookout for a coffee table, side tables etc with drawers that I can use. Maybe just saw the legs off or whatever and cover with the plywood.... I can handle a handsaw and a hammer! LOL! Anyway, I'm very impressed. Good job.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@artxcel]

great job. I may try to replicate this as I just got an Escape as its too costly to travel in my diesel short bus right now, Trying to minimize and downsize. Thanks for the video

[@rma7921]

Holy cow!!! I thought New Zealanders were the only ones that rocked the flipped up collar! You own it👍

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

THANK YOU.I appreciate.

[@debslifesimplified6406]

I have my mini van built out, now I have a Jeep Cherokee Lorado, I think something like this would work perfect for my house mate so he could travel with me, and we could be in seperate cars. Love your set up.

[@FordLady]

Que buen video, super yo tambien viajo por el mundo en Ford Escape 2007 Hybrid

[@bethvalentine7808]

I got a Ford Explorer & had the exact same idea Thanks for showing me that it works ! I'm going on a road trip ☺️

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

You welcome Beth Valentine. Have a nice road trip🚙

[@Ruggedsouthwest]

Awesome! Been looking for ways to make my Ford Escape more adventure-ready.

[@Larry-xf3qt]

How’s that going

[@WyoDirtDude]

Excellent job on the boxes. Everything looks well thought out.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thankyou.

[@bcgrittner]

I have a different vehicle, but I will likely borrow your ideas. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you!!!

[@jmoonchild7682]

I have an 07 Escape. Your set up is a job well done. I use heavy window screen that I cut to the out side window size and use heavy magnets to secure them. Living in Fl., it certainly help with heat and keeps mosquitos out.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

I use window screen and I place it on the sun roof with magnets.i feel more secure when i'm sleeping.Also i cover all my widows for the sunlight when i'm sleeping.

[@jmoonchild7682]

I use tent poles and cut to fit black out curtains. Sadly I do not have a sunroof.

[@fayleya3865]

Love the counter tops that you made yourself

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks.

[@johnmantnancy]

Ingenious - I'll use your ideas in my own conversions. Love your creativity, patient pattern of work, completeness in demonstration of product, and thorough detailed planning [including the blocked-in cutting board genius]. I'm starting my first conversion, wish me luck. You obviously made this years ago but still --- Thanks for sharing.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you Nancy Johnson. Good luck with your project.

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

+DINOS THE OLYMPIOS OK You got my attention with the kitchen situation. Very sharp!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

I am glad you like it

[@Earth-360]

Great set up. Nice craftsmanship.

[@jimderry8348]

Excellent inspiration for my upcoming 4-week car camping road trip. Thanks for sharing!

[@richfrommontreald.3869]

Wow great job 👏 One of the best I saw Why buying a huge camper With the gaz getting to 2$ a liter 😮

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@artstreet2612]

I will be using this idea for treeplanting this year in BC! Thank you so much for this concept. What a great and simple system.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

You welcome.BC where?

[@donwyates]

I'm glad that I stumbled upon your video. That's some nice, well thought out work there! Got the cooking, cleanup, and storage workflow organized... awesome use of space with good design, and cabinet grade materials. I hope to do something like this to my future home on 4 wheels (Honda Pilot) by the end of 2018. I have SO MUCH to do prior to the voyage. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@catslove3884]

2014 Ford Escape. 1 female adult (5'6") and 1 cat. Will have to put the litter box on the passenger side floor. This would not be to live in (I love my house) but just in case we have to bugout.

[@abiermonier1193]

spectacular. I really liked that job. Thanks for sharing the video..

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you, Cuba Monier.

[@ricks.1318]

I'm VERY Impressed with your SUV Rig ..... Great job !!!!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank You Rick S

[@mattfoster7474]

Wow this is amazing I've slept in other SUVs but never thought about my escape. something similar will go on my list to do with mine thanks for the great video and amazing work

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you for watching. Check my other videos maybe it will help you build your escape.

[@bigshaggy4454]

Even with a thin uncomfortable mattress you are tight in there sleeping. I don't like sleeping in coffins. You should have started with the bed arrangement then build from there. The bed looks like an after thought and impractical.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

We don't think alike. Thanks for watching.

[@cassandrekaplinsky3184]

Awesome set up! Love the double pull-out kitchen set up! Thanks!

[@felinegood-livingtheferall4340]

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[@diannewilson4049]

Nice all the comforts of home and more It is home

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thankyou!!!

[@cleverblonde4406]

Very good. you are a great thinker and good craftsman.

[@RockoYourSocksoff]

Very nice. The only worry about the stove is grease splatter. The surrounding area tends to get dirty.

[@juniordez4471]

Great setup, I’m not very handy but I think I could get the materials and have someone build something very similar, you’ve inspired me thank you for sharing your work sir

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

You welcome.Thank you for watching.

[@hildachacon001]

Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks.

[@darrylb4048]

AIR: One thing most vids like this don't mention is the air flow issue. In some cases vehicles with the windows sealed totally shut and vents etc also, you could suffocate from carbon monoxide. Therefore, it is advisable to leave your window(s) open an inch or two to allow for air flow. Other than that, your a crafty guy. Ciao

[@tinabeane]

Wow, very impressive. Great use of space :)

[@dinostheolympios2348]

tinabeane Thanks

[@RighteousBruce]

Ill try something like this in my territory. But just doing the boot and the middle and right side. Leaving a back seat upright to sit in on laptop. Cargo thing on roof to store car stuff.

[@melnewdem9929]

I love camping!! Now I am inspired..thank you..great video!!

[@jimmyceltic4120]

Cool idea awesome use of space

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you for watching.

[@MrEvodio65]

The second song is so annoying that I love it. Nice set up by the way.

[@tikitiki7610]

and you are an excellent carpenter

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

THANKYOU.

[@xblahblahblahblah]

Great build! Very practical. Also video well done, great filming.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@norriscoleman3141]

great conversion and storage.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

THANK YOU

[@Eduardo-df5wm]

Enhorabuena, me encanta esta transformación. Con tu permiso te la voy a copiar para mí montero. 😅👍👍

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

No hay problema. Suscriba lo aprecio.Thank you!!!

[@pamelagonzalez9567]

Now, this is what I would love to do with my Ford Escape!!!!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you for watching.

[@MSCLOVERCT]

Very nice I have 06 Honda Element I wan to camp in that looks like what I've been looking for . i might give that build a try thanks for the video.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@bonzjamesbonz]

Fantastic build. Great carpentry work also.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you! bONZJAMESBONZ.

[@Awaken_744]

Awesome! I loved this one! Very practical! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ch-hg1iu]

Nice job with that kind of space

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.

[@kodaxrose50]

Wow that's awesome.. makes me want to try that with mine LOL

[@RighteousBruce]

dude pulls up like a fkn boss

[@APar-yx1wl]

Bye thanks. for the Velcro tip..I will use that

[@carolynsparks3164]

Awesome setup ..Thank you for sharing.

[@windymcgee6833]

One of the best job I've seen.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

I am glad that you like it.Thank You.

[@jarodmore2836]

This is great, however it’s very apparent that carpentry and craftsmanship you have exceeds the lever of your average person. Man I’d pay you to make the same for my escape. I have a 2010 in mint shape with 180k miles that is love to do this to.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Hi Jarod More. Check The rest of my videos and I'm sure you can build it yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2qqH9vpNyHaLc.Thanks.

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[@ericfrankel2754]

I like the set up. The kitchenette is obviously a priority for you, and the rest of the platform gives you ample storage space. BUT you have tons of wasted space vertically. There is space between the red top if the stove and the underside of the pullout box. The pullout box has a top (probably just to make your box square while assembling it) then that is covered with an additional top. The pantry drawer has almost nothing standing up above the bottom of cutout, with lots of room inside the drawer to lay those 1 or 2 items down. The Independent kitchen surface is extra thick for what you are using it for and it is not level with the other surface anyway. You can do better with another version! I am basing this solely off what I can see. So unless you have a tall lobster pot or a folding canopy that takes up the entirety of the box's height, you can adjust everything and probably save 10% of the structures weight. A drop of 1.5-2" is gonna be noticeable getting in and out of sleeping compartment!

[@kimkelberg]

Very Very Nice setup 👍😃

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks.

[@TSunshineful]

Great video, showing a nice set up.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks for watching.

[@池莉-c4g]

Moon Dancer i

[@TSunshineful]

池莉 😝

[@mart4773]

thanks for sharing and let see how you do it :) i probably build one campersuv this winter ...i love that kind of video Sir,,

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks for watching.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@mustang774]

Cool video. The setup you have works well with your Escape. Well thought out. Looks very easy to setup too.....Take care, Bluefin.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

I'm glad you like it.Thanks.

[@patriotspride101]

Great video. Got a lot of good ideas for my set up

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

THANKS FOR WATCHING.IF YOU BUILD YOURS PLEASE SEND ME A PICTURE

[@williamshelton9688]

Great job

[@just_caitlin]

This is a really awesome build!!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.

[@jsnantic]

nice set up! you gave me an idea for my Durango

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thankyou

[@aartijainric]

I think this is the most efficient conversion ....

[@edwardcharles9764]

Cooker hangs out further than the tailgate. Bit awkward cooking in the rain! Lots of swapping things over from one to the other, move this to allow that and again all done from outside the vehicle. Pray it isn't pouring down! Then you need a good dense hedge - for when you need a shit! 🙄 no toilet.

[@linfolmil]

Fantastic job!

[@cnc75adventures49]

Nice work👍👍

[@JenMarco]

Great job!!

[@nrcg2317]

Wow!!! Excellent construction!!

[@butterflySmiles2]

Great looking, I am jealous, way to go

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you for watching.

[@dinostheolympios1249]

Thank you.

[@APar-yx1wl]

I have 2010 Escape..thanks for sharing

[@AmerigoMagellan]

Absolute genius!! I would pay you big bucks if you make something like this for my Jeep Patriot.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Check this out.How it's made.( kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3KwkoNrZ69sisU )Thank You..

[@nightwolf1592]

Brilliant design. Thanks for sharing.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you, night Wolf.

[@SpookyCatredsgrl3]

Thank you for sharing. Good ideas and very nicely done video.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you, Christy M-G.

[@SpookyCatredsgrl3]

DINOS THE OLYMPIOS You're welcome! 😎

[@Arthur-Silva]

Very good! Very good indeed!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.

[@debbie90805]

This was very informative and easy to follow 👍👍

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

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[@awesomelittlej]

Thanks so much for this! Moving into my Ford Escape soon and your plan is perfect!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you!

[@felinegood-livingtheferall4340]

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[@texmom4697]

Awesome! I’d love that setup in my Explorer!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Hi Bec Wakefield The summer is coming better start to build it.

[@Gyuszy781]

Simplu si util. Superb

[@Moonie.888]

Ingenious.. Thank you for sharing.. God bless..

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank You.

[@tziotzio1394]

ΓΕΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΡΕ ΝΤΙΝΟ ΜΑΣΤΟΡΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ ΜΠΡΑΒΟ!!! ΕΧΩ ΙΔΙΟ 2.3 ΤΟΥ 2006 ΦΟΒΕΡΟ ΑΜΑΞΙ

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Elinas mipos?

[@tziotzio1394]

@@dinosspiliopoulos9109 ναι ντινο κι εσυ από Ελλάδα δεν εισαι;

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@@tziotzio1394 Elinas meno Kanada.

[@ycb6537]

great design.

[@CptAwilliamse]

lots of ideas here for my escape too, cheers from Philippines :D

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Cheers from CANADA.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3KwkoNrZ69sisU

[@lucyl.4356]

Really nice set up.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you!

[@cynforrest]

Brilliant design!!!

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[@4onewabbit]

It would be perfect if it had that attachable tent!!!!

[@MrsTwister2402]

Super!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thanks

[@antoniodisalvatore6582]

That's awesome! Great idea!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you!!! Antonio.

[@watermeloooon123]

Hi sir! I know this video was 4 years ago but I am hoping you could share the measurements of this. I am trying to build one for my car as well. More powers to you! Thank you!

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

You don't need measurements. Make the size of the boxes that will fit on your vehicle Check this out for more information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/an2qqH9vpNyHaLc

[@rogerlao]

love it but should more space for bedroom

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

It depends,you can make the storage and the kitchen lower if you want, and you can have more space on your bedroom.Thanks for watching!!You can have large bedroom,small storage.

[@ga8065]

Take out the back seats that you have folded down and that'll give you more space for things.

[@FayeCalder]

Awesome Channel you have Here, Great set up, very thought out! Thank you for sharing your work. I have a 2003, just like that. Safe Travels MommaFaye

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Faye Calder Thankyou

[@sosteve9113]

Nicely made,well done 👍👍

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thankyou

[@karimagari8351]

I love your build. Wish I could figure out how to put those rails in for pull out. I have a Honda Fit Sport and am redoing it until I go for my first season as a nomad starting in November 2019. I love your campstove. What model is it, please. I have just measure a tv table to see if it will fit in my rear for Flintstones Kitchen. You have done wonders. Boy I love it. Right now I have removed my front seat and will sleep head under glove box and double decker the floor space....wish me luck. I am in NM.

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Hi karima gari.Mystove is coleman at canadian tire. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/coleman-fyresergeant-2-burner-grill-stove-0765700p.html#srp Check This video maybe it will help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3KwkoNrZ69sisU I WISH TO YOU GOOD LUCK.

[@bakarazi]

Marvellous set up

[@dinosspiliopoulos9109]

Thank you.