I turned my Troopy into a 2-story tiny home | 4x4 off-road adventures

A jaw-dropping roof top conversion for my Land Cruiser Troop Carrier. Need a new website? Check out Squarespace and save 10%: www.squarespace.com/sorelle
Welcome to a new chapter in my off-road adventures. In this video, I reveal the transformation of my LandCruiser GXL 70 series, 78 model Troop Carrier, affectionately known as the Troopy, into a luxury 2-story tiny home on wheels. This isn't your typical camper setup; it's a luxury, unique, innovative design that maximizes space and comfort.
Introducing the Headspace Campers - a game-changer for overland enthusiasts and nomadic travelers. With its two-story layout, my Troopy has been elevated to a new level of off-road luxury.
Join me as I walk you through the entire conversion process, showcasing the sleek design, smart storage solutions, and all the amenities that make this tiny home truly special.
Next to install is a fully-equipped kitchen, a relaxing lounge space, solar, electrical and water tanks. This will become the ultimate off-grid beast.
Whether you're an off-road adventurer or just curious about tiny home living, this video will inspire you to rethink what's possible. Discover the joys of living on the road without sacrificing comfort or style.
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PS. For full transparency, I got a bit of a discount with Headspace Campers and they did get me in for the conversion much sooner than their long waitlist period. I still paid the majority so this video is not paid, it's all my own honest opinion :)
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[@kylemeshna]

Duuuude it turned out so good! There’s SO much space up there. Is the main bed fixed in place or does it flip up for more headroom on the “first floor” as well? So excited to see more of the build come to life. Congrats friend!

[@SorelleAmore]

It flips up!!! I actually …keep forgetting about that feature, that’s why I didn’t add it in the video 😂😂😂🫠🫠🫠 it’s SO MUCH ROOM!

[@kylemeshna]

@@SorelleAmore oh heck yes! That gives you SOOO many options for building out the back. Couch... kitchen... work space... dance floor. Limitless possibilities!

[@Nickdeaugustine]

Watching videos like this can be equal parts inspiring and depressing... Hopefully I can get to a point where I can be this financially free, eventually.

[@SeeYouNever23]

With time I think you'll get there

[@snakeB8]

Depressing is Australias housing prices hence this option to live minimalistic is doable. 150k I suggest to get things started to a new Troopy and create that minimalistic comfort zone. But yeah.. that lifestyle comes with a drawback like in anything: feeling liberated but disconnected to society, financially free but longing for more space (you could upgrade and get a trailer camper at some stage which the Troopy can tow), having your own online gig going (starlink) in order to pay for fuel and food vs a steady 9-5 paycheck/or part time, feeling lonely and seeking excessive validation which we all need in moderation and healthy forms. But overall that excitement of hers is owned by her and not a house which owns you for life to pay a mortgage. Thing is with us humans we always want more/different/change because this dopamine rush ¨wears off¨. you are your own judge of longevity of such. Life and all the things which come with it are temporary ✌ Food for thought ⚖

[@canbennyfixit748]

Step1: Get a well paid job.

[@andrewdavies4604]

That's a well thought out design, it adds almost no height, and no wind drag. A lot of roof tents are chunky, and make a big mess of the aerodynamics, which is a pretty big drama if you doing many miles. Nice job, I like it.

[@SorelleAmore]

Right? It’s almost invisible when it’s down. I dig it very much.

[@ferbr4015]

Sorelle 2 videos ago: I'm not gonna cut into it Sorelle now: I'm chopping it! 😆

[@SorelleAmore]

Mehehehehe. Oops 😌🤷🏻‍♀️

[@herroeva]

Sorelle, been following you since my existential crisis during Covid and you take all credit for the huge pivot I took in life back then. I'm so thankful to have found your channel. It's interesting to see how you've changed through the years. In your older videos you were more filled with drive, and nowadays, you're more filled with pure joy. Thank you for being a great inspiration by simply being unapologetically you. Wish you the best on your new adventure!

[@YulaElysian]

I‘ve been following you for like 7ish years now and its so fucking inspiring what you have done in this time! So many changes and you just keep exploring new, unknown stuff. Fuck yeah! So here for it.

[@pile333]

Wow! Almost a skyscraper on four wheels! 👌

[@SorelleAmore]

Right?!

[@shamelessmaya]

Sorelle!!!! I’m online looking at Toyota campers now 🤣🤣🤣 beautiful upgrade along with a beautiful video 😍

[@SorelleAmore]

Really?!?!?! Twinning!! I love! Which model?

[@itsJackandMegan]

Have been following you ‘re journey for years!! So cool seeing you in a Troopy now!! Best decision ever you won’t regret it. 👍

[@SorelleAmore]

I’m so over the moon 🥹🥹🥹🥳🥳🥳

[@mooxjesus]

It’s uplifting/inspiring to watch you live an interesting life. I think being in nature is essential for wellbeing. I think Covid created some mental trauma for most people, and we could all benefit by taking time out in nature. Journey on Sorelle!

[@empowerment.artist]

You can buy any kind of luxury with a clear conscience and change your mind anyyy time. I am glad, though, that you are so so so sooooo incredibly grateful, I know you don't come from money. I am happy you are FREE! Living tiny is a way for a lot of people without the means that you do, to choose to be mortgage/debt free, which is awesome. You'll meet them on your merry way I'm sure.

[@IgorMarleyBasic]

Mindblown! Truly. What a great invention and it suits you so well. Hearing the sound of the ocean while sleeping, chilling... heaven. Excited for your next adventures. Greetings from Croatia 🤍

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

I like how the plates on the troopy are the jimnys reversed.

[@lorenbush8876]

I like it, it should be fine as long as it doesn't leak when it rains. I hope it lasts and works out well for you and you are happy with it as long as you have it.

[@osvobode]

Love how you share your emotions with us❤

[@nataliedepto-vesey9504]

Omg Neila rocks!!!! Wow i would love an adventure vehicle like that! You will not regret it. Youll have adventures and learn and experience so much. Looking forward to watching your Australia adventure❤ safe travels.

[@celinareinau2163]

Wow you video style has something new and i love it, its like a movie. Love it!!! ❤️

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Squarespace evoles into Headspace !

[@SorelleAmore]

Hahaha. Yep!

[@lottagreenmalmqvist7651]

Wow I love Australia such a beautiful country. Enjoy!

[@ema-b1h]

your mistakes is to think everything is forever, just do it till your done and moove on to the next thing, cause this is who you are. take breaks. especially if you have financial means , why won't you just do whatever you feel like...can be nice just having the option and do getaways every once in a while...❤

[@leonardcharles8745]

That is so awesome! 😎 💛❤️👌 Definitely have to share this with my FB friends 😎👌

[@alanpierce1900]

That turned out so good awesome set up

[@neilmitchelhill9388]

Excellent video and l hope I am as excited as you when my new 2024 V8 Troopcarrier gets its Headspace conversion in September 🤞

[@gabrielleszafir]

GOOO FOR IT! I make KZbin videos in a similar spirit as you and last year I left my beautiful home in the country and jumped into full-time road life - living and traveling across the continent in my station wagon (with my two cats). Went everywhere. No experience, no planning really and it was the best medicine in learning that the only way is figure it out as you go! EN-JOY (be within - joy!) Sending love from my corner of the world to yours kindred spirit friend!

[@twitter.comelomhycy]

Country ?

[@Mizakoe]

Olala! It looks soooo great! And it definitely solves the surfboard by the bed problem :D I'm super curious to see where this will go!

[@SorelleAmore]

Exactly! Hehe. So excited for it 🥳🥳

[@yulunzahra3112]

Laaaaoveeeeee the neila transformation ❤❤❤❤❤

[@madikinzer8981]

A literal dream set up!! Wow!💛

[@robertdaye3960]

You made the right decision! This is going to be amazing!

[@PourMeOne]

They do amazing work, congrats Sorelle, it looks awesome!

[@mzdial]

Had the same feelings... Ruining such a wonderful specimen of a car! But then, damn! It looks so badass! Congrats on the upgrade!

[@SorelleAmore]

Rightttt?! 😳😳😳😳

[@AndromedaBowen]

Wow! It looks so seamless and gives you so much more space. This is such a great idea!

[@roy_540]

that looks so good🤩...really cozy and quite spacious

[@AimeePearcePT]

I'm so excited for you and this latest adventure 🎉🎉🎉

[@loranaser267]

You are pure inspiration 🤍

[@DinoEvangelista]

Love it! What a great upgrade!

[@frozenmomentos]

Congratulations 👏🏾🎉 what a set up! And welcome back home 🦘🌏

[@AibiiLife]

I'm so happy for you Sorelle, also you made me smile watching this video, so thank you so much! So much to learn from your videos, been watching you since the selfie photography era. I'm so happy to witness your progress and journey in life. Much love from Philippines, you're such an inspiration

[@bramafilm]

Great choice Sorelle. Have looked at them myself and they come out so well when compared to the others. Looking forward to the next upgrade too :)

[@ConspiracySmurf]

I'm so jealous...have fun!

[@theicangram]

I get so excited when I see one of your videos pop up because 1) Your personality? Love it! and 2) I LOVE how you film/edit. Great video and I love the new top tent!

[@etar5395]

I have constantly been thinking about travelling/living in an offroader in america. BUT. i have watched your videos and you have convinced me that australia would be so much better. thanks for inspiring me!!

[@EliasMendozaTV]

Omg .. the expression of your smile say it all. Very happy for you friend 👍🏼

[@SorelleAmore]

So happy. Yipeeee

[@larsstougaard7097]

Beautiful roof top 😊

[@ashleycpearl]

Ahhhh so exciting!! I’d be a bit anxious about it too but more so thrilled for the change and adventure that awaits 🤩👏🏼 So happy for you!! This is the dream… I’m in San Diego, California and I’m dying to do this with my Toyota.

[@simfishsho]

Adorable❤

[@arthistorystorytime]

Excited to see how you're going to outfit the rest of Neila. ❤

[@MysticCardsofLifeFoodAstrology]

Damn, this was dope! Wish I knew somewhere and how much they would do this in the U.S.👌🏾

[@simfishsho]

you are crazy funny like my wife and daughters! Love it!

[@Rickoo5]

Thanks for sharing this. You are going to love overlanding in Australia 🇦🇺. Hope to see you out there somewhere. 👍🇦🇺👍

[@rockbiterhd]

Love it looks good you won’t want to get out of bed now

[@jamestomlinson2247]

I had the same feeling when I moved into my rig, it’s pretty cool!

[@SorelleAmore]

The best right?! 🥹

[@jamestomlinson2247]

@@SorelleAmore maybe when you visit the states again you and neila can join me and ronin on the trails!

[@dorahajnal7074]

Looks great but here is a question- how do you feel about the safety aspect? Does sleeping up there not feel like you’re a bit less protected from intruders, animals, etc.? Or is that not something to consider in those areas?

[@bumblebeeman2103]

10:03 that made me chuckle

[@margoswanderings]

Am I jealous ? A lot but not as much as I enjoy seeing you so happy ! Truly cool can't stop dreaming of building my own in some years

[@bob3031000]

What a beautiful soul❤.

[@clubcocotravels]

Very VERY much looking forward to 12 months of Australia content!!! Please add lots of diving footage :) 🐠 🦈 🛥 🏝

[@sergduchini7299]

That trap door back into the troopy is clever!

[@SorelleAmore]

Isn’t it just?!

[@lauratice8490]

I would be afraid of wildlife getting curious while I was sleeping👀 But she is a beauty!!!❤

[@mynameisneb]

Let's go! 👋 and claiming the first comment! Lol ⚡️⚡️

[@SorelleAmore]

As usual. Hahah. Yay Ben! 🥳🥳🥳

[@colinross6259]

Picked a great 4wd to start with. Plenty of mods can be done. Ssoo much on KZbin for Troopys. Enjoy the build.

[@SorelleAmore]

I’m in heaven with this space. Thrilled to be a Troopy owner and learning the ropes 🥳🥳🥳

[@magellanphotos]

You might enjoy the channel Roaming Reckless. She converted a Defender with a pop top & is doing a 50 state overland here in the U.S. You both have so many similarities.

[@taylorTyo]

Ahhh loving this new journey of yours!! The car looks so sexy!

[@nathanielerskine1875]

Cool.

[@richardweston9443]

Don't forget, I'm more than happy to be your "Wingman" when it come to Niela. You can never have enough storage and if you don't want to put things on the roof your gunna want PANOZ.

[@thekback]

Victorian high country baby!

[@clairehyere3004]

so cool so you

[@ninestorybuilding]

Congrats with the upgrade! But how safe it is to sleep outside/on top of the car? I reckon I would be a bit worried of strangers passing by

[@humyrahfatima]

Videos like this, especially camping videis make me think about practical restroom options. It looks so serene but how practical is it really?

[@MonaamiPal]

kudos! one thing i wonder is how do you feel safe as a woman to sleep outside? i love this tent so much and i hope I am as fearless as you one day! i also fear desolate beaches even though they are so magical!

[@StancyNova]

I liked what you said about going blindly into a dream sometimes. I went it on youtube dream blindly (kind of). For some reason, I am feeling that this is it. This is what I should be doing right now, so I am doing it. Investing in it. Committed to it. Excited about it. Somehow everything in my life is working out in favor of me making videos… ❤ You were definitely my inspiration for starting. So thanks!

[@MrGundawindy]

Bite off more than you can chew, then chew like hell. ❤❤

[@davemangle6448]

Put a shout out to some 4wd training companies. Get some off road training and you’ll go far, safely and it will be more enjoyable. And more content for us to enjoy

[@taralealife]

Not gunna lie, I held my breath with the roof being chopped

[@ungeliebtdner]

Do you know the format "7 vs Wild"? The European version of "Alone". Where in Australia could Central Europeans film something like that without the participants being eaten, stung or poisoned?

[@clubcocotravels]

I wonder does this effect the insurance & compensation if in an accident (because it’s modified?)

[@georgewilks6816]

Lol , my troopy was behind your troopy. 😂

[@SorelleAmore]

That was yours! Ha! Nice build. Holy crap you would have spent a boatload on that conversion. Flawless.

[@alcicireria]

🌞

[@SubSonicsPixelators]

thats not 7mile beach up from lennox head is it?

[@SorelleAmore]

Siiii

[@AlexM-lf3nr]

which tire size you are running?

[@westernwanderer8397]

I wonder if it is noticeably noisier now? Do wind noises come through the seals?

[@SorelleAmore]

No seals! No noise. Add some sound deadening and the car is like a luxury car. Super quiet!

[@westernwanderer8397]

@@SorelleAmore Cool! Surprises me. Enjoy it.

[@SeeYouNever23]

You should probably start making movies or something

[@SorelleAmore]

I should??

[@SeeYouNever23]

@@SorelleAmore the intro was awesome

[@p.a.6170]

3min into the video and this was EXACTLY my thought! 💯

[@DiceDecides]

woah that's so cool, a tent on a car, never seen anything like it. Headspace Campers better sponsor you!

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

Contact 4x424/7 and ask them if you can join them

[@simfishsho]

what does your name Sorelle mean?

[@SorelleAmore]

Sisters! 🥳🥳

[@bimbledwadle]

Don't overthink it. Curse of the mind

[@Brandos_channel]

That’s why you need a man in your life and direction, a mission, an adventure partner

[@SorelleAmore]

Maybe 🤷🏻‍♀️😌

[@Brandos_channel]

@@SorelleAmore I can help you there😏🫱🏽

[@TheHogart]

Looks as though the trust in your feminine Intuition is paying off Sorelle. I've been on the road for many years, theres no going back. 🎉

[@ecostatic5739]

I love Sorelle's videos, but find her reference to the vehicle as"her" with a female name as so odd and irritating! The same with Itchy Boots and her motorbike. Men don't go around calling their cars or motorbikes "him" to affirm their manhood. Please just call it a UT or whatever, Sorelle! 😳

[@DieFlorence]

Sailors have been doing this for a long time: „By referring to boats as female, sailors believed they were connecting with the nurturing and protective roles traditionally associated with women“. ✌️

[@SorelleAmore]

I really like it. Alien my previous car was a boy. So whatever works for me I guess. Look past it. Or look into why it bugs you so much. That could be an interesting insight ☺️

[@ecostatic5739]

@@SorelleAmore thank you for replying, Sorelle. My non-issue is; if you've got a Porsche, Ducati or a suped up land cruiser then call it that. On the other hand it doesn't matter, but it's still irritating if the presenter attributes a personality to lifeless metal, which I haven't seen you do. I'll still watch you and Like&subscribe😊

[@divinaryf3703]

Yeeeesss Soreelleee, how amazing, the freeedooom 😍🌞⛰️🌊💜