Our Custom Prius Camper Conversion!

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

Why doesn't LEVI have a shirt the says LEAH'S? LOL!!! You Two are hilarious keep up the great work can't wait to see your year in the car!

[@LeahandLevi]

Good question! Leah made one as a joke with tape and we actually had it for a year or so but it eventually wore out. 😂

[@WabiSabE]

extremely efficient layout and awesome design plan execution! Once you’re on the road you will quickly learn any quirks or things needed for improvement. Would love to see some on the road - quick fix/building content too if possible. Safe travels :) !

[@timikaballantyne6144]

You can buy a little hand pump to get water out of your container. It is just a useful small item to have. Good luck!

[@jammerj89]

You can totally put that piece of wood on a hinge with a latch so it's always attached and folds out to hold up the fold out.

[@classicaltrombone]

I'm taking notes!!!! You two are about two months ahead of me on my build. This is HELPFUL

[@NotJustBikes]

MasterLock locks, eh? I guess you're not a subscriber to the Lockpicking Lawyer? 🤔

[@LeahandLevi]

Haha I actually have watched some of their videos but the selection in my small hometown was limited. 😅

[@DiasFrugalLife]

Great set up. I lived in my Prius for a little while and camped out of it for a long time… I just upgraded to a minivan. 🎉 🚐 the space I have now is amazing 🤩 I wouldn’t want to go back to living full time in a car.

[@kb9847]

Even after working with your Dad and the stress that can come with that, he ends by saying, "wow!! well done Levi! I'm proud of you!" all is right with the world.

[@paolarodriguez8637]

Great seeing the completed build. Idk if Canada has this, but here in the US, we have a Little Free Library system. Folx build little boxes on their lawns for people to select books from. If you're ever in need of a new book to read, this could be a great resource. Best of luck on your road adventures.

[@micmuc1000]

Excellent job! Looks so cozy and comfortable! Loved the Father/Son hug in the end - what a great bond you have!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Michael! It takes work but I’m glad we made the effort ❤️

[@Deborah986]

I personally would not chose a platform because of diminishing precious head room which is already minimal in a Prius. I feel claustrophobic just thinking about it. Two people in there - ikes. All the best to both of you- looking fwd to seeing how it all works

[@jadoei13]

@@Deborah986 I don't think they had a lot of options. The battery is installed right behind it and it's pretty tall. If you want a flat surface to sleep on it'll have to be that high up.

[@SamSam-yb3ls]

Great build guys - really glad you're not sleeping above the battery bank and that there's now some room for the 'little' feet-sies!

[@MementoVivere.]

Leah’s runaway inmate moment gave me a much needed laugh. Thanks y’all for the great content

[@LeahandLevi]

Awe well we’re very happy to here that! Haha thanks for being here ❤️

[@zazdut2536]

would recommend getting a small travel towel of some sort to dry off the action packer if needed (avoids drips falling in when you open it). We have a similar set up when camping and keep the towel in our glove compartement and its been a life saver a couple times. Plus they dry super quick.

[@elizabethcampbell3008]

This is hilarious because I totally saw you guys in HH and was gonna say hi but saw your cam and ran away 🤣 now I'm finally seeing the footage 😀

[@ruthlarner704]

You might want to have some kind of extendable leg for supporting the swing out platform, in case you are parked on uneven ground - a single short leg might not be enough length

[@BootScrap]

Woot woot! Thank you for spreading some wholesome goodness - you inspire us to make our videos better and better!

[@LeahandLevi]

Yay! Thank you for being here!

[@gabrielsholisticcare]

Levi cherish your mom and dad while you have them! It has been eight years since my dad passed in three years since my mom passed yesterday for both give you mom and dad a big hug for me ❤

[@alexandria9286]

I was just rewatching your Prius series and was excited to see this video pop up! I’m so excited to follow along for this adventure! Also, in terms of places to stop, the Michigan lakeshores should be on your list!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much Alexandria! We've got a list going! 🙏🏻❤️

[@elizabethcampbell3008]

This is absolutely incredible! Congratulations 🎉👏

[@_hasomy]

The build turned out so well!! I am very excited for you both. Good luck and best wishes on your epic adventure!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much!

[@tada6037]

Wonder if adding a bunch of like 1 1/2" holes in the plywood piece, maybe every 3" in an alternating grid, under the cooler/plastic bin would both lose some weight and create drainage so you don't get water trapped in between. Great stuff guys, you are going to have a lot of fun!

[@LeahandLevi]

That’s a good point! We’re still working everything out so we’ll see!

[@smileonmybirthday]

Great guys!!! Awesome job!! So exciting !!! All finally getting together now!! I mean yeah sure, along the way you guys will be adapting/improvising/ and well...living the experience! Of course! So go for it!!! Been delaying sending you some info of amazing spots in northern Cali that I absolutely love... Will do today! Since ur leaving alrey! Bon voyage!!!!!

[@jcdawson]

Absolutely love how kind and genuine you guys are. Thanks for sharing.

[@kriscox4019]

Looks great. Unsolicited advice: 😆 The fruit basket is a great idea but needs to hang where it can’t hit a surface like the seat if you have any fruit or it will get bruised or really smooshed. Have you considered packing cubes for you clothes? They’d be helpful for sorting and storing. Also curious as to how to lift and access the water when it’s full and weighs a ton? (I lived with a similar water jug solution for a year and it’s heavy. Ideally it lives in an accessible place, on its side so the tap is always accessible.) Looking forward to the adventures!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Kris! Yeah the water jug is heavy for sure. It’s not ideal but we don’t have any other options other than get stronger 😅

[@samipso]

Good ending with dad's approval and a hug. Also, dad's sunglasses look amazing.

[@laura-leeoconnor6298]

Safe travels!!

[@FrancescoBertoluci]

Good luck guys! If I can give you some advise.. Don't leave bananas in the car. Their smell once ripe is hard to remove and will eventually make you noxious. Be safe out there!

[@johnbecker683]

Love your cooler and bed, we have to keep seats in which is inconvenient since seats do not fold flat. Still usable, but we may raise entire floor to level increasing under bed storage. We also have 5-foot aluminum truck box on back that can be leveled to cook on. an ice chest behind one seat and dry toilet behind driver seat insures we have a fast bathroom we can use without leaving car.

[@LightsHikesAndWanderlove]

Very excited for you two! I can't wait to watch your adventures. Enjoy your trip!

[@LeahandLevi]

Thank you!

[@dirtbike250xx]

Might have to add a light to the license plate mount for night time driving.

[@deborahswann4478]

Sweet build!!

[@jasperdunord1702]

Once again well done!!! We loved the final product that all 3 of you have built. Oh yeah, that was certainly a special moment when we saw your dad giving you a big hug and saying those kind words. We can't wait for the next vlog. Stay safe.

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much Jasper!

[@jetaime0688]

I mean, this whole venture is super exciting, BUT THOSE SIDE STORAGE POCKETS ON THE DECK THOUGH

[@LeahandLevi]

Right!? We're super proud of them! haha

[@rocioiribe5841]

that was a mike drop level up move haha

[@donzinette]

Great to see that you're all ready to go. Good work and fun to see a little of 100 Mile House in the video. Allez Guy, you're amazing. :)

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Donna!

[@forgetthatgirl]

Good luck guys! I wish you both the best on this new adventure and I look forward to seeing your new videos on the road

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks so much! Us too!

[@jazminjoyce4253]

Great to lift the fridge up to let it vent properly! Letting it properly vent will mean it doesn't have to work as hard and help it last longer in general.

[@LeahandLevi]

That’s what we’re hoping! 🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Dm777-7]

Really efficient use of the space! 👍 Looking forward to your travels. 🌞

[@Obiersf]

Those wheels looks pretty pretty pretty good

[@laurak7247]

This turned out so great! Really looking forward to your next videos from the road.

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks! Us too! 😬🥺

[@chrisfolkharmonicaplayer6292]

Having your heads under the hatchback while sleeping will be good if you get that Habitent Prius tent. When you sit up , you'll have tons of head room.

[@TheHungryFerret]

Should get a small pump for the water jug! Then you can just draw water easily.

[@kevinhenry177]

Wow that looks great guys! I always tune in and smile! U2 are way too cute for words❤️

[@bethwaldren3303]

Can't wait to see your adventures!!

[@lazerbean]

Yayy new home!!

[@amycopler3513]

Bon voyage you two cutie pies!

[@michakaszynski9650]

Nice job with conversion. One thing with license plate, doesn’t it have to be illuminated by some license plate light. In Europe law is quite strict about it, not sure how it looks in US. Just a heads up to prevent you problems with authorities on your trip

[@Noukz37]

What a wholesome episode!

[@koreanpizza17]

Great camera work man, love the panning. Also well done with that accent ahahaha my wife says that to me 🥲

[@sarahdonnell4521]

I love you guys!! I’m so excited to watch you both take this journey! ❤️ Maybe consider getting a fire detector with built in carbon monoxide detector. Little addition that could make a big difference! 😘

[@kazooduck]

one more day! don't forget safety like a fire extinguisher.

[@akorahmaniazar]

Just seeing your energy and happiness is enough for me to always want watch your videos; even tho I still believe Levi doesn't fit in there and you need a 4runner! ;)

[@DeannasDailys]

Hey BCers!! ❤️. I bought an old Moho.. gonna Reno it into a home. Wish it was as cheap to run as a Prius 🙃

[@Bill-Rink]

Betty aka the Prius is looking good.

[@myneoangel4299]

Wow! I’m hoping to be doing something similar in 2024… you’ve totally got a buyer if you all want to sell your amazing car home when you get done 😂

[@barbaramaria5757]

Is there a blueprint? All the speeding up you can’t get a good directional view

[@UGPVlogsLA]

Hey there Levi and Leah!! How is Mexico treating you both? can't wait for the new video to drop! Just catching up with another episode before bed.. Paula xoxo

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks Paula! We’re loving it! Video will go live tomorrow as scheduled 👍🏼

[@liveintehpast]

The garlic and onion would make an interesting car freshener.

[@erickameverden5830]

That water storage is going to be so important, do you have a way to filter water?

[@ShyamKrishnanSuresh]

Amazing video again guys👌

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Hey guys .... snoopy advice giver here --- can you put your "random board" table leg on a hinge under the hitch rack (securing it in route with some kind of fastener - even a hook and latch?) so it's permanently attached under the Action Packer? I think that would be convenient to just be able to release the "table leg" under the Action Packer when you park and you'd never lose it.

[@katelyn6864]

So excited to learn more about your travels! What are you going to do about water in the southwest? I know there's a bunch at campsites, will you be staying there?

[@austinblevins6804]

I will tell you that you should have gone with better padlocks then master locks, because if they're unwarded someone can stick a peice of metal in the keyway and open the lock faster then cutting it and it'll look like you forgot to lock it

[@twobluestripes]

Also you two, get a “cat clamp” installed on your catalytic converter if you don’t want it walking off on you road trip. Apparently Prius makes the lists of the most target models for the rising catalytic converter theft!

[@jahanas22]

Have a safe journey.

[@richardtheweaver4891]

Greetings from Huntington Beach. Re-Pete is having a grand time living in a Prius. Have you considered a Prius tent from Habitent? It hangs over the open hatch, providing headroom at the back, along with great access to your rear box.

[@LeahandLevi]

We’re got something similar that we’re trying out! We’ll get to it in a video soon!

[@HarryLovesRuth]

I like how everyone is bent out of shape about the quality of the lock and cable that secures a *plastic box.* It's not the locking system that's the week link here, kids.

[@aizkirad3251]

I don't know if that's something you can do in Canada but here where I live you ask for another licence plate so you have them on the back of your car AND on whatever is actually hiding the one on the car. Do you think that's something you might want to consider ? Anyway, great video! I'm loving every minute of this adventure you're sharing with us

[@LeahandLevi]

Thanks for this! Sadly our insurance place wasn’t too helpful 😕

[@allanmurphy5273]

Bon voyage!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Let's goooo 🤟🏿🔥

[@DanielBrotherston]

Ooof...braided steel is much easier to cut than a hardened security chain...so much easier... Well, either way, probably not an issue.

[@katharinadepenthal6389]

Hi :) Just commenting cause I accidentally disliked this video--I undid my mistake, but since it said the info was shared with the creator I wanted to drop a note and say--complete accident 😂 Your videos are amazing and I love your content:) best of luck road tripping!

[@LeahandLevi]

Haha love this! Thanks for making the effort and being a part of the channel!

[@kellykellyclark]

It might just be my laziness, but the water being in the middle there might get old real fast. Water is heavy. You need water a lot. 😅

[@kellykellyclark]

Add it to the back deck?

[@kellykellyclark]

Then it would be by your other kitchen stuff. Could be it it’s own protective box with access to the tap part?

[@dohandavid]

have you guys considered roof rack & cargo box? I have thule force cargo box xl on my 2015 prius and i regret not getting xxl

[@judyhardesty5070]

Do you have blueprints for your bed 🛌? I have next to no woodworking skills, but I may be helping someone with an emergency conversion for safety, (escaped an abusive relationship) so anything to simplify & expedite the process would be really appreciated. 😊

[@sumaznkid124]

How did you guys keep your stuff safe when parking?

[@Lisasplace]

just to be sure (cuz here it's a big no no) are you allowed to mount the licence plate like that?

[@michaelt8388]

Could also get a ticket for not having any lites on the plate.

[@ravesi88]

Couldn't intruders slide the container in the back from left to right to pull it out? Or is the chain attached to the container as well? Wishing you the best in your travels!

[@LeahandLevi]

Yeah the box is bolted onto the deck from the inside haha so that won't be a problem!

[@andrei0525]

3:48 hello, this is the lock picking lawyer

[@joostschuur]

Oh no. Someone is having a good time. I must ruin it.

[@timfrank7461]

Tour starts a 9:00 yw

[@carlshap]

Oh yeah, just some light nighttime Holocaust reading, haha. Man's Search for Meaning is another well written one if that kind of thing is of interest.

[@AnimilesYT]

Oh no... You've bought Masterlock locks... Masterlock is infamous for their hilariously bad locks. Many of them can be opened by low skill attacks such as tapping the side with a hammer or by using a wave rake. Look if the Lock Picking Lawyer has made a video on the locks you've bought 😅

[@LeahandLevi]

Yeah we've heard about this... Not a lot of options where we were buying. Maybe we'll get another one to improve this

[@AnimilesYT]

@@LeahandLevi That's too bad to hear. I wish more stores would choose a bit more safety over profits 😅

[@Sophie-kn3gh]

👍

[@copperlocs6569]

Not a master lock! 😩 Those take five seconds to pop open with a lock pick.

[@JohnBrown-cn8xg]

Is she your mom?

[@jacquelines7071]

why?