No Build Car Camper Conversion 🚙 Subaru Forrester | Solo Car Van Life Nomad Adventures 🗺

[@sueellensiebert9202]

I love that you carry a spare blanket to gift to someone who needs it. THAT tells me exactly the kind of person you are! Thank you. And I am grateful to finally see a 'no build' build, something that's do-able for anyone, instead of some unrealistic Instagram type craziness. Enjoyed your video. Happy adventures to you.

[@RhodyFoody]

Oh thank you Sue Ellen ❤️

[@kerasboutique4543]

He is such a warm, gentle soul. ☺️ I wish him well with his travels.

[@Jcrosay]

I can just TELL you’re the kind of guy anyone would be proud to call a friend. Love the no build conversion man.

[@RhodyFoody]

Appreciate that James! One of the best compliments a person can get!

[@allthingsnu4673]

This is pretty much the same layout I'm doing in my Santa Fe. It's got everything you need. I watched hundreds of van build videos before I started thinking about using what I already have and being grateful for it.

[@RhodyFoody]

Yes exactly 🤩🤩🤩

[@xtrekkmpr2016]

Loved this,!!! Dude i went thru So many stupid irritating builds that only complicated everything in my Subie🚗Watched your video and ripped everything out and tried your set up, it’s great! A lot of room and easy to get the stuff I need. No more screwing around with doors, shelving and slides, etc. Thanks for the idea!

[@Animationnation500]

Finally a video I like and not build a huge wood frame in my car. Thank you!!!

[@havocmwf]

Great to see a no build camper version. This is exactly what I am doing as I don't want to add a whole lot of woodwork in the back. I just need something for a few nights to camp in. Great video. PS I also have the Jackery 240 and it is great.

[@RhodyFoody]

YES! I upgraded :) and I just like the no builds - it makes the car more flexible and multipurposeful (new word lol) Will be hitting the road soon - hope you join us along for the ride!

[@emilyjohnson333]

I love the idea of an extra blanket to give away! I carry pairs of clean new socks with a few snacks or hand warmers tucked inside . Thank you for showing a simple setup in a small suv!

[@bernniebabyyy]

Love this Lupe!! Get on the road!!! 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@RhodyFoody]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@suzannetai132]

It's a very doable no build camper car set up. I can see you have everything covered right down to N95 masks n first aid kit. God bless you for your emphatic trait in having a spare blanket to gift to someone in need. You're a kind person Stay that way OK. Take care, stay n keep safe.

[@pico_sandoval]

Thanks so much for showing me a possibility that does not have to include any build at all. Definitely eases my mind cuz I was seeing so many videos with so many options I was kind of getting analysis paralysis. I think I'll pretty much follow your example and then after a couple of test runs I'll get a better idea of anything I might want to add. Then if more space is needed I'll either get a cot or build a simple bed frame.

[@RhodyFoody]

I was the same way! Always best to start simple and then add as you go! Happy trails!

[@thekeddi]

Spare blanket, your a legend!

[@RhodyFoody]

🤩🤩🤩

[@hgpa]

Cool! I have the same layout in my Outback for the same reasons you described - I wanted it to look like a regular car whenever possible. I was also doing the unflattering somersault until I realized I wanted to do a “no exit” transfer so I manage to move from front seats to back by doing an awkward pretzel.

[@RhodyFoody]

I literally laugh every time I have to do it lol 😂

[@pmireur04]

Came across your video today and want to say thank you! Simple, straight forward, and works for 99% of us out there. I have the same Forester as you (but a manual). God bless!

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you Patrick! Im going to be doing a new version soon with some of the non-build upgrades that I just did! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@pmireur04]

@@RhodyFoody I look forward to viewing the new video. By chance are you going to cover privacy screens for the windows?

[@pepperblackcheese3788]

I was glad to meet you in North Smithfield Walmart I was the security guard we met like a month ago sorry this is my daughters KZbin page lol You’re rocking it down the south pretty cool be safe see you soon

[@christophercrespo7885]

Simple, nice, clean. Great job 👍🏻

[@nathanielbaker2556]

Great job, I love it, it's great to minimize and have things easy and simple, God bless you, happy trails

[@RhodyFoody]

Absolutely!!!! Always good to add and take away items while rolling for a bit

[@johngraves2657]

Hey Lupe, that's really cool man. I can't wait for you to go on the road and use everything. Great video

[@RhodyFoody]

You and me both!! Def excited to share some new sights with you all! :)

[@cml599]

Loved this! I've been toying on doing a build or something else with my new Forester Wilderness, and this is awesome! Thanks!

[@n3tuf]

Liked your video. I have pretty much the same setup, but I have the Generarc 1000 Battery pack. Looks just like the Jackery! I also ordered a curtain to conceal the rear area and also have reversable Black/Silver window covers to insulate and more privacy. I also have a small one person heating blanket and 3" memory foam mattress. I also use a single use Mr Coffee Kureg machine to heat water for my Freeze-dried food pouches and make a nice cup of tea or cappuccino.

[@benjaminallen2370]

Go Rhody!! Just got back winter camping in NH in my forester

[@RhodyFoody]

YESSSSSSS! Which part/park/location

[@cynvision]

Could have used a Jackery and that little fan in summer 2018 when waiting an extra day in a Titusville park for Parker Solar launch. I tried camping out in the back of my Toyota Yaris coupe. It worked but I about suffocated because I didn't know about refletex and was using blankets for privacy. I'm seriously looking at Outback as my next car.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Nice setup! You have a huge heart. I love that think about helping others while you’re out there. Subscribed.

[@angelgemini557]

That's going to be a fun new journey I look forward to seeing your adventures 😁

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you Angel! Let’s have some fun!

[@Aventuramt]

Thank you so much!!!! The inspiration I needed for my Subaru forrester !

[@RhodyFoody]

Glad I could help!! Ive made some changes and will do a new video in a month when I hit the road again :)

[@vickilennon2556]

I love the cool dry food bag idea. Thanks

[@arbel7655]

How do you account for the height difference with bedding from the back seat and cargo area?

[@cinemaniac89]

Thank you for the help.

[@RhodyFoody]

Absolutely!!! My pleasure!

[@tihzho]

Awesome build!! 😆👍

[@jefftatchio6091]

Utah Jeff .... here .... love your positive focus ..... life should be fun .... always improving.... love Subie’s I have had 3 so far ....maybe getting another one soon .... tough little cars 🚗

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you Jeff! One life to live!!!

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

interesting video Rhody Foody. I smashed the thumbs up on your video. Keep up the good work.

[@brendalister7560]

I want to see the “unflattering somersault”. Lolol

[@RhodyFoody]

OMG! trust me no one does lol

[@AJHart-eg1ys]

Always at least one little nugget to take from someone else's experience in doing this. One note on the USB fan. They're great, but I don't bother with the Jackery. I've got a 240 myself, but before last weekend's trip to a horror film festival in KC, I broke out one of my little battery packs - I think it was a 5K one - and it ran my metal USB desk fan that I got a few years ago for about 6.5 hours before dying. I mentioned that it's metal because its parts are a little more substantive/heavier than those in the plastic fans we have now, so it might work even longer on the new fans. For power, I just find that it's nice having something that small that I can dedicate to the fan rather than having the Jackery out during the night. But, again, that's for sleeping at night. During the day might as well have everything out. But to each his own. With the cooler, they're just nice to have, but the tough thing seems to be finding one to accommodate the bags of ice you buy, plus food. If you get the 6# bag of ice and it's enough for your cooler, the cooler is probably too small to put much in the way of food in (even though you really usually only have a couple of sandwiches and drinks in there at any given time. But then the cooler sizes tend to jump considerably and you need to buy about 15# of ice to fill the darn thing, which suddenly has to be in about the 28-qt. range, which is generally bigger than you need. The good-sized Playmates would be a decent medium, but when space is at a premium you kind of like a flat-top cooler to put things on. Regardless, I either have it on the floor of the side of the back in which I'm sleeping, supporting my head, or sitting on the front seat during the night. One thing I recommend to people as a storage solution is one of those plastic 3-drawer units you can get at Walmart for about $15. I don't bother using the wheels, of course. Pretty much everything else I bring fits in it other than bulkier clotheing. And on this trip I found that I can also slide my tablet into the side of it to that it's inside the frame but held in place by the side of a drawer, and I can watch Netflix, etc., without having to use its case, which puts it at an angle, etc. I've also mounted some velcro pads to the sides of the drawers where I can mount a taplight during the night. Here's the link for the drawer unit. BTW, I drive a Mazda CX-5, so it's in that RAV4/CRV size range as well. www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-3-Drawer-Cart-Black/15940590?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=4256&&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42423897272&wl4=pla-51320962143&wl5=9017958&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15940590&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37iTBhCWARIsACBt1IzTy3_zdiKchLsR9kPotOAX_Mqsi0ALAuwmANB9ItBvrfNC_O_WKe4aAoq8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds)

[@jessicarose8814]

You’re an inspiration! Thank you so much ☺️

[@RhodyFoody]

Ty :) I’ll be doing a part two soon!

[@H.pylori]

Well done. Thanks for the advice.

[@RhodyFoody]

💯💯💯

[@zimmejoc]

What did you do to bump up the back end to make it more even between the trunk and back seat?

[@richardmorrow5060]

great set up

[@jocem619]

Hi there thank you for your information that you share to everyone👍

[@RhodyFoody]

You are so welcome! Just hoping to motivate :)

[@peterg.2510]

Looks good! Always best to you!

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you! Cheers Peter!!!!

[@treehugger7916]

WHAT?? There is a secret compartment in the Subaru?? Lol! I've had this same model for two years and didn't know!

[@RhodyFoody]

:) life’s little secrets

[@Thinkforyourselves64]

Good! For! You!! ☺️

[@RhodyFoody]

Thanks Linda! Time for some adventures!

[@justsomeedits763]

Dang looks cool All the pack up looks dope!!!👍

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you! Excited!

[@suuy-daze..]

This is very exciting 😀!!!! Very cool 😎😀👌👍

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you 🤗!!!!!

[@briantodd4887]

Do you have a link to the moisture rock thingy? I tried car camping last week in my Outback and had a blast, but windows had much moisture when I woke

[@YosemiteScubaDiver]

I sleep in my forester. Tried your bed setup. Very uncomfortable. Home depot. Cut that pink solid insulation to fit and use 2 foot by 4 foot by 1/8 inch plywood to strengthen and flatten your base. Then the air mattress. There's that highly uncomfortable bump and higher angle of the back seat to flatten out.

[@RhodyFoody]

I’ve modified my set up since this video - my set up is also meant to be ultralight so everything fits back into the “trunk” area.

[@johndonohue1806]

good build, i have a 2014 close to yours.

[@RhodyFoody]

Very nice! happy travels!

[@dakinetupac]

Gotta utilize that space baby!!

[@RhodyFoody]

Every square inch - lmk if you wanna snuggle!

[@mikerodio3785]

Love it. Less is best. Are you really camping if you've got a whole built in kitchenette?

[@RhodyFoody]

Trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@debslifesimplified6406]

Set up just like my chevy tracker was. Ive upgraded to a chevy astro.

[@RhodyFoody]

How you liking the new set up?

[@Pastorlinda54]

Is it really comfortable without a wooden base?

[@kaylaw366]

I saw that Rhode Island plate! I live in RI too. I have a midsize SUV and I love camping and boondocking. Thanks for sharing your cool setup. I’m always looking for ways to refine my setup.

[@RhodyFoody]

Very cool! Fellow Rhody!!! We will be hitting the road full time soon ourselves! we are pumped!

[@evelyndorman5301]

How easy is it to remove the bar that hold the trunk cover?

[@RootlessWanderer]

Can you do another review of these amazon products after they've been used? I see even the Jackery is brand new with sticker.

[@RhodyFoody]

Thats a good idea thank you!

[@RootlessWanderer]

@@RhodyFoody Awesome that would be rad! I'd especially ike to see that Mexican blanket spread out. Hard to get a good look.

[@easymixedsignals534]

You give my car hopes 😄

[@nbow21]

Lookin like a pro kid 😎

[@RhodyFoody]

Not bad right? Sawww a lot of KZbin videos!

[@wraithvendeta]

That little moisture absorber tool wasn't listed in the description?

[@Xzander.v2]

How y’all are you? I’m 6 foot and looking to do this but might not be ling enough

[@catdogmom155]

Love this!

[@RhodyFoody]

Adventure awaits!!!

[@Noodlez_13]

So did you just lie the back seat forward? Does it go flat? I was gonna borrow my sister in laws 2009 forester so I’m not familiar with these vehicles 🤣

[@RhodyFoody]

Yes the back seat goes down - there’s a slight incline but nothing you can’t handle

[@leilal8053]

Since you have a Jackery power station....you can get a 12v tea kettle 2 boil 💧 water 4 coffee ☕ 🍵 tea. Instant soup 🍲 or cream of wheat, etc. They also make 12v sauce pans and skillets 🍳 . I got a small 12v Fridge/freezer on sale for about $80 @ Camping World which I kept on freezer mode to freeze some 💧 water bottles which I would put in the ice chest to keep soda or water or fruit....anything that I wanted cold but didn't have 2b refrigerated so it wouldn't ho bad. Meat or frozen things would go in the ice chest 2 help keep stuff cold as well as defrost slowly till I was ready to cook it.

[@RhodyFoody]

That’s amazing! Leila! Thank you for sharing! Was was the name of the 12v fridge/freezer combo?

[@Ptpop]

Where do you go to the bathroom?

[@kennethr5296]

I ordered a JEGS roof box

[@RhodyFoody]

Very nice!!!

[@adventureofalifetime4162]

What year is your Subaru?

[@RhodyFoody]

2006

[@helenellsworth9556]

You need window covers that look like 5% tint, people can't see in

[@laurajphillips]

Good Vid!

[@RhodyFoody]

Thank you! Happy Travels!

[@usmang1543]

Good

[@leslieprouty2396]

What is the brand of the camera?

[@JenMarco]

I don’t see a link for the dehumidifier gadget

[@peckshadow]

What is the dashcam brand and model?

[@Kimberly-ul1ph]

👍

[@TheBullshit2011]

I miss blast fitness

[@RhodyFoody]

Heard that used to be the spot!

[@ajbedoya8086]

What year is your car

[@RhodyFoody]

2007

[@aidamyers1438]

Rhody you vloger

[@RhodyFoody]

:)

[@floydjohnson3390]

Hi

[@RhodyFoody]

Hi Floyd 🙌

[@julietv3863]

I have same suv but it’s 1999, anyway instead you can get cheap waterproof storage bogs for your roof racks I have one if I did this it would either be in an emergency or I’m between places to live I hope, now you can switch it up and sleep during the day and say you’re tired from driving officer and couldn’t check into hotel room yet as I’m urban and idk if there enough places to clandestine camp, back in the 1990s they’d let me camp at truck stops but that was when I traveled across country often, few dollars for a shower there but can you link your privacy covers please thanks ❤️‍🩹

[@RhodyFoody]

Ty 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@adrianmartinez7170]

Well of course it doesn’t look like anybody….. that’s because there’s no one inside the car to compare too🙄 duh……