Micro Camper Cheap N Easy Small car conversion Wiltshire Man

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This is a very simple project to do but will be a great addition to my camping portfolio.
The ability to travel, park and sleep comfortably in a car anywhere is a big advantage.
I hope you enjoy this video and it gives you some ideas. You can probably create your own simple car micro camper and do an even better job than I did for not a lot of money.
In total my Micro Camper conversion cost me around £120 Cheap cheap cheap and very practical
All music used in the video was downloaded from the KZbin creator studio
Music titles:
"Communicator"
"Forgiven fate"

[@DDan61]

So basically, instead of a "Tiny House", you have created a luxurious "Tiny Tent" - perfect! 😊

[@WiltshireMan]

I shall try it out tonight Dan, and the wife wants to try it tomorrow. Not enough room for two so if the wife wnats to come on my journeys she and the dog will stay in the car and I'll pitch a tent next door

[@ballygeale1]

My van is 500 euro a year to tax

[@putrescentcadaver]

Being a camper/backpacker myself the idea of sleeping in my car converted doesn't seem a bad choice at all and with this simple and inexpensive conversion tutorial I am excited to have the option now. Great video, thanks!

[@sonofjack4938]

A man after my own heart, keep it simple Sandy. I use a plastic bedpan when nature calls, small enough to slide under the front seat.

[@saxmanzzz]

Love the minimalist design ! So many car conversions on youtube require a lot of expertise and tools - this shows what can be done simply and relatively quickly. Well done !

[@mikeb1013]

Excellent! Well done. If length ends up being a bit tight, you could move the cook station to the drivers seat when you park up and alter the sleeping base to allow you to sleep diagonally to gain a few extra inches.

[@angeladawson8424]

Just found your channel. I like the small white cabinet to use as a table.

[@l.v.i.bushcraftandsurvival6692]

Great job Sandy. I have done a bit of this in the past, once for a month in my own vehicle, doing just what you're planning to - create a mobile base for your outings. I found a few things out. 1) If police or others see those silver blinds, they know you're in there 'camping', and will harass you to leave. A lot of places in the US frown upon this, which is ridiculous, but it happens. I found that painting the side facing the exterior flat black made my windows look 'blacked out' and drew less attention. 2) Even if it were an Overlanding trip, where all exploration is done by 4x4, I took along a rucksack with all essentials to 'walk it out' in case of vehicular break-down - canteens, sleeping kit, food, etc, just like you normally would have. Yes, you should 'normally' stick with the vehicle, but in some cases if you are in an area where there isn't much traffic, you might have to still consider walking out of there for help. Keep your cell on charge all the time in the vehicle too as coverage might be spotty, or none at all in which case your cell could run dead pinging like mad to try to find a tower. 3) For warmer months, create some mosquito/midge screens for a couple of your windows for ventilation. I found that if I made them to fit between the top of the frame, and the top of the window, I could roll up the window slowly and get a tight fit there. That way you can also make them whatever height you wish as well, if you only want to vent a few inches from the top, you just make them as wide as your window, and a few inches tall, and roll the window up to tighten. This also keeps people from just breaking through your screen and opening your vehicle (security). These will also help with condensation in winter months if you choose to do this at that time as well. 4) Took a military sleeping bag with me and a couple of wool blankets. Cars are really not insulated for living in, so you might get a bit colder. 5) A way to keep your perishable food cool is essential. For longer trips, and if you are going to be doing this often, I suggest an electric unit, and a dual battery setup. I would look at the National Luna kit out of South Africa, they're solid. Ok I have given 3 cents more than my alotted 2, I hope you don't mind. All the best, and have a good time :-)

[@WiltshireMan]

Cool tips there Nicholas. I will try painting the silver dark and see if it works. Food provisions will be purchased frequently and also cans will stay fresh for months. I think all will be good

[@chrisyates399]

@@WiltshireMan Just cover it in the black Gorilla tape or similar - works a treat and can also cover any edges that still allow light out too.

[@nikoscosmos]

You just need a trailer gor the bike and you'll be fully equipped for all exploration missions!

[@dumitrascuclaudiu7097]

The Best Car for Projects as Such!!!!🤗😍🥰❤️🤝

[@florida199]

Clever idea , very basic , but that's all one needs for a long journey or a break away .

[@gregpenny4384]

Thanks for a fun little video Sandy, I have made over many vans, pick up trucks, and station wagons over the last 50 plus years, my first was a 1961 Ford Econoline back in 1967, the most fun was a 1981 Datsun king cab pickup 5 speed diesel 55 miles to the gallon I still have it in the yard, I have had maybe 20 over the years some were motorhomes and full van conversions, but the most fun were the ones I put together myself, I ran them from White Horse in Yukon and Yellowknife in the northwest territories into Mexico and most places in between, today I run a 2001 Honda Odyssey. now you can get out on the open road and make us so great road videos with your new setup!

[@jimrowland6089]

I love the micro camper. Great way to get away and still have a place to sleep and eat.

[@marks-0-0]

Same here.

[@Rabswood296]

Definitely much better than back packing loads more protection from the elements and no messing around setting up camp and you can get away quickly.

[@jbradshaw4236]

Hey fantastic stuff Sandy! I did the same with my Skoda, I use it for fishing trips.. a couple of things I did Sandy was to get some of those wind/rain deflectors that got on the windows so you can have the windows cranked down slightly at night to aid ventilation without rain/wind getting in. I also string a bit of cord accross the middle of the car between the front passenger and drivers grab handle. I can then just throw a blanket etc o we it to provide privacy from the front. Looks awesome already looking forward to seeing your adventures.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thats a good idea John on the rain/ window deflectors. I'm going to try sleeping in it tonight and tomorrow the wife will give it a try. Whoever sleeps in the car gets to sleep with the dog. Not enough space for two people but it's cost me next to nothing so I can't complain.

[@GoTerry]

I love that car, cheap small and economical.. imagine the hotel Bill's you'd save on a trip across Europe..

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Funny what shows up on the YT algorithm Sandy! Ive just bought a Skoda Roomster and looking to put a single bed in it to allow me to go and spend the night working portable. Thanks for the ideas.

[@robedmunds7163]

Much more comfortable than a tent when UK weather is not so good. Some Velcro stick on buttons in the corner the windows would work well. I would also put a curve on the top corners of the storage unit before you hit yourself on the square point.

[@WiltshireMan]

good points raised Rob

[@MsDenver2]

You done a good job with the car , be with the dog for company 👍

[@richardbarrett4104]

Sandy, what I like about your conversion, is it looks like almost anyone could do it. Brilliant and you still have a proper car over after, well done mate.

[@Lennymcgra]

Looks good Sandy, great for those sunrise shots in the future :)

[@suchon3674]

Love it 😊! Thank you for sharing

[@francescawilson1094]

Simple life, nothing better! enjoy your camping experiences.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou. I am looking forward to getting out with it soon:)

[@albion1949]

Good thinking, I look forward to seeing it in use.

[@lawrieflowers8314]

Minimalist is good! I never cease to be amazed by the stuff people fix into camper vans, and which can’t be removed afterwards. They end up with a very cumbersome vehicle, that can’t be much fun to drive…

[@ralfbear]

Nice set up, Sandy! 👍🏻🙂

[@jimcook8513]

Fantastic Sandy, what an inspired idea

[@acimbobby]

There is a roof box available that fits the roof rack I take it. A must have. This gives a lot more extra storage for chairs and tables etc

[@travelinggypsie2085]

I love the simplicity of your build! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

[@rickgordongordonellissteel3761]

Great job! I look forward to seeing it in action.

[@cheeserolls8238]

Brilliant!!! I look forward to seeing your new ‘camper’ in use , very ingenious...

[@jojox5136]

Nice little camper well done

[@phil-oq9id]

Absolutely brilliant all ready for your adventures 👍 real cozy👍👍👍

[@johnpotter4750]

I like your video along with the music overlay, I also like your suitcase stove mine is without what looks to be a EN417 hose (envy) I worry over the cheap hairspray can's nozzle fit (bad coflagration event) I thought my Kia Sorento would be a simple fit with fishing bed but soon found it left little room (out of a bare 36") and an uneven floor re-introduced my housemaid knee complain (1st fitting 6'2" Electrician) . I'm presently at my Phase 1 build experiment, a 4fold plywood bed, homebrew 4piece mattress, the rear seats having regretably removed, and a cheap plastic 3draw for storage.

[@lisingreece]

excellent what fun, enjoy

[@SteveMrW]

Good luck with your new project.

[@Tracywhited2]

I would glue black felt on the window coverings. That way they hold up longer and don’t look obvious in the windows for stealth camping in parking lots in f the need would arise. 👍

[@oldskoowlpebblestravels]

Great setup Sandy you will have many adventures in it

[@leilal8053]

If you add a drop leaf on the side of the cabinet, you can set up the stove on that and have the wash tub on the cabinet.

[@damianjones7554]

A great economical idea Sandy, good job 👍

[@SurvivalistChick]

Nice set up, Mister. Well done. Thanks for sharing.

[@staffy4389]

Awesome , thanks for the tips , might have a go in the future. 👍

[@BIG-K]

Ingenious! That'll be a very cosy refuge at the end of a walk. Inspirational!

[@tonydean2541]

Thats a great idea, i really like it. You can tell lots of your ideas have evolved through experience. I thoroughly enjoyed that video. Thanks. Happy camping 👍

[@aynsleycooper365]

Simple idea, great execution, have fun in your one man camper!

[@michaelsanderson7328]

Great camper Sandy! 👍

[@bushlore21]

I like iT Sandy!🙌Awesome mod!!💪👍 You built up some useful ideas. Brilliant!

[@twistedtube1310]

Nice one Sandy looking good. Nice and simple.

[@GraysOutdoors]

Great little conversion there Sandy. I love those stoves we use them for family camping.

[@InterceptorSC]

I brought an Aldi guest bed was on sale few weeks ago folds into a cube about 4" foam and upholstered. £39.99 brought 2 of them for a future conversion .

[@ruthietube]

Great job! Looking forward to seeing you use it 🙃

[@ekhaat]

Looking forward to see you on camping trips in that. Cheers

[@anroadking]

Great project Sandy, I look forward to seeing you use it

[@Pezzer81]

This is a great idea we'll done hope to see it in some camping videos soon

[@deanrobinson7260]

I look forward to see your new adventures in your micro camper

[@mkaye341]

I’ve done similar with my C1. Brilliant idea.

[@andysouthernrosemusic]

Well done amazing! Enjoy your trips

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Andy

[@frankloman5968]

Excellent idea.

[@adelarsen9776]

I wish you well on your journey.

[@strokenumber3]

That's a neat little camper now.

[@grilla883]

Great set up Sandy. I'm looking forward to your video of the first trip out in the camper.

[@hw5789]

I'm deeply impressed. Excellent job, mate. 👍 Atb, Hal

[@shaineriches4369]

Awesome little project well done mate 🔥🔥

[@hendrikarqitekt6286]

handy man Sandy, a car is not really warm at night, the metal will freeze you. But not worse then sleeping outside. A thee-light can warm the space.

[@donsoley746]

Love the concept,

[@lindyosborne4732]

These are the things I need to know - thankyou !

[@TheMendipman]

Another Wiltshire Man Masterpiece! Noel

[@michaeljones5395]

I think that Micro Camper project came out really well! Quick and easy conversion and a great Base Camp to be used as a jumping off point for much deeper adventures which you can stock pile up some reserves to resupply to continue on. Great job! My Grandfather had converted a few vehicles over the years when I was young and we did many adventures using a similar setup.

[@ampersand.]

Now that`s neat! Thanks for sharing :)

[@OntheRoadLiving]

I’ve watched your videos for years and for you this is definitely glamping! Great little camper, you’ll have to remember to leave a window open so you can still wake up to the dawn chorus, atb Shaun

[@thornwarbler]

Thats a grand set up, its all you need and no more.....Well done.

[@cyclerevive]

Looking forward to seeing a bit of camping in this 👍

[@c_________]

love the simple build : )

[@FredWilbury]

Good one Sandy hope you have many great trips 👌😎 regards fred

[@bismyno1]

Great job

[@FlyingHaggisFilms]

Great flexibility there Sandy, will afford you some great adventures. Brilliant innovation. Harry

[@swinderby]

I've done exactly the same with my tiny VW Polo! I can take both dogs too.

[@susanmaguire9009]

That darn back one is trouble for sure. Lol. Great job.

[@TheCoopsvids]

Good work Sandy like it 👍🏻

[@frankie6849]

Very nice setup

[@RichardVobes]

It looks fab, Sandy. Well done! You are an inspiration.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks Richard. I can't wait to use it. It's very practical

[@marksatterwhite316]

I, too, have a small car and have been looking for ideas to quickly convert it to a tiny camper. You've provided me with a few ideas for me to try. I think I'll cover the platform with automotive or indoor/outdoor carpet. Thanks Sandy!

[@miffyonabike]

What a fantastic setup! I love the cabinet for all your cooking/washing up gear. I have a Peugeot 306 hatch that I have slept in the back of a few times (I always throw a basic camping setup in the back of the car when heading to festivals etc). Bit of a pinch, but one of the plus points of being 5ft 2. I think I will make one of those cabinets so that Mr M and I can have very civilised picnics when the weather improves. The Polish army bed roll is very tempting too! Happy travels in Wiltshire Man's Mobile Metal Tent.

[@lukecarter9161]

Can't wait to see a car camping video another great video keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jazzman5598]

Fine vid Sir! Thanks

[@GreencampRhodie]

Brilliant. Shower curtains over your open boot allow you to cook in rainy weather.

[@beautifuldream108]

Great work.👏👏👏

[@markgibbons2108]

Brilliant what a good idea sample and makes sense polish roll mat different look for 1 of them

[@jamesgreig1301]

There be no stopping you now 👍

[@DarrenMalin]

nice one, thank you for sharing :)

[@davidsanderson1891]

Hi sandy. love the channel. You are very talented Gentleman. This channel goes from strength to strength With fantastic variety of subjects. Thank you so much. Old dave.

[@hughelvin7919]

well done sandy makes a great base camp. Hugh

[@TomSykesMedia]

Great video mate. Hope you’re all keeping well.

[@terranceprice7006]

Got the same car, similar stove and plenty of camping gear, you have given me some great idea`s

[@garys8785]

Nice job Sandy i was thinking about some strong velcro on curtains to block the windows easy to put up and take down, I'm looking forward to seeing your trips in it.👍

[@cmanofthewoodscentralus3217]

Good Job. Stay Safe. Thanks for sharing.

[@WiltshireMan]

Thankyou:)

[@Wessexmud]

Inventive and creative solution to extending some of your adventures-Well done Sandy 👍

[@WiltshireMan]

Thanks James, it is very cosy:) I like it

[@patomalley1744]

Awesome video buddy, some good ideas there for my van when I go fishing 👍👍

[@DesmondsDonders]

Its a micro tin tent on wheels love it. Looking forward to your new adventures in it. Catching up after a busy weekend.

[@MrRealdealdd]

I never thought of this. I have a Ford smax. Im definitely getting it sorted for bad weather camps with my dog 🐕

[@ASCIITerminal]

What a cracking idea! Looking forward to seeing the first outing.

[@WiltshireMan]

It will make a great /P shack too Robert

[@ASCIITerminal]

Very true! Ideal!