Volvo XC70 utilized to the maximum - camping 4 days this week

I was with my friends as usual overnight by the river and next day we packed with my wife for the weekend in camp. A lot of nice camper setups were there and we joined to them with our XC70 with Base Air Seconds XL shelter.
Build this shelter tooks about 5-10 minutes and definitely worth it for more then one night. You will especially appreciate it when it rains.
I had first time with me new refrigenerator Dometic CFX3 35 and power station EcoFlow River Max. It is really great combination and I will pay more attention to them in the next videos. If you have some questions about it feel free ask in comments.
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[@HonJazzz]

Thank you for sharing your Volvo lifestyle. Looks like you are having a lot of fun 👍🏻

[@user-fc2pw9xx8u]

С женой постоянно ездим на природу. Спим в машине. ХС70 идеальный вариант и для трассы и для полевых дорог. Наша любимая однушка)))

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Это здорово, еще мы много путешествуем на нашем XC70. А эта машина, наверное, довольно популярна в России? Я часто сплю в нем один, или с женой, или все трое с собакой :) Действительно отличная машина для больших расстояний и на небольшой местности.

[@user-fc2pw9xx8u]

@@VolvoCamperLife к сожалению Вольво не распространён в России. Любую модель этой марки боятся. Дорого и всё им. У народа сложилось только два мнения об этой марке. Безопасность и дорого обслуживать.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Здесь наверное похоже. Но их здесь предостаточно. Для меня это тоже немного дороже, но это мое сокровенное желание. Безопасность на первом месте :)

[@user-fc2pw9xx8u]

@@VolvoCamperLife а Вы откуда? Три года бредил этой машиной, жена уже стрелялась))). К сожалению новую не получилось купить(((

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Я из Словакии

[@user-qz2ve2dz7i]

Классно молодцы! Привет из Новосибирска! У меня тож хс70,V 3.2,2008 года , и я кайфую , гружу в багажник ложку нднд 380 , и мотор 15 сил , и еду отдыхать !

[@foretraveler2852]

Well, hello to all of you XC70 owners! I’m very excited to have found y’all too! I’m preparing to camp in my 2015.5 XC70. I also glamp in a motorhome, but my wife can’t go as often as I can with my job. My daughter (8) prefers for all of us to go. The wagon will make a great solo camper for me, and possibly one of the two of them. Think it would be my daughter as m6 wife barely enjoys the motorhome.; where I anticipate I could live in the XC70. Love to see your ideas etc. I’m in Texas, so staying cool will be my priority! Thanks for sharing and I’m subscribed. Love to learn from each other! Best, JWH

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, so welcome here :) For how many days you plan to camp in your XC70? I often going to one night at any time during the work week, sometimes also with my wife for the weekend and few times a year for whole week - so we have also solar shower with the shower cabin when we stay out of equipped camp. Maybe later I will film some videos more about our equip so you will can see ;) Thank you for your comment, have a nice day and enjoy your XC70 camping :) I really recommending some shelter or awning to the car, it is really handy when raining or is strong sun.. I thinking about buy and mount some good awning for my car, just searching for right choice at this time. I will share my results later :)

[@ntwalipat2]

Quick question… Can the XC70 FWD be as dependable as the AWD?! I’m in Texas as well, but the only ones I see on the market are FWD! I figured we don’t need the AWD in Texas anyway!

[@foretraveler2852]

@@ntwalipat2 hey Patrick, I personally wouldn’t want one without AWD. The extra safety of AWD and the Haldex system is incredible for rain, sleet, or snow. The Haldex system gives the XC70 great grip and with my Polestar tuning on it, I personally wouldn’t consider a fwd unit. Look for AWD unit in Colorado, it close and easy to get to from Texas. I bought mine new from Autobahn, but it was located with my spec request in Colorado Springs. You’ll never regret having AWD, but you might regret not having it. Just remember, buy 4 new tires at a time with AWD. Good luck! You’re gonna’ love it, I know I do!

[@ntwalipat2]

@@foretraveler2852 Thanks a lot for your detailed reply! Now I understand why the AWD versions are priced a bit higher aside from the features & the turbocharged engine options! Can’t wait to go test drive one! 👍

[@xctable]

Great car! Love the setup

[@georgedavidla]

So great, man. And I love your cute dog!

[@psv1600]

so good feeling, well done

[@ntwalipat2]

Off the grid!😲🔥

[@andygosling8339]

Another great video and inspirational. What a lovely country you live in 👍

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you Andy. Yes, Slovakia is a very nice country :)

[@mrstaylor2938]

Its got a good big boot space its can really fit a lot of luggage we had a v70 if fitted a lot of luggage and we are thinking in having a volvo xc70 with 4wd for winter.😊

[@fullequip3006]

Increíble eso no tiene precio de verdad que lindo todo !! 👏👏Bendiciones

[@mohammadayub2760]

Adnan loves volvo and I love my son adnan ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@gus473]

👍🏼 Excellent quality video of a good trip! Truly shows the Volvo's potential! Looking forward to more on your equipment! 😎✌🏼

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you! We using this potencial more and more and we have a lot of holidays and trips in plan this year so stay tuned :) I preparing also few more technical videos about our camping equip if you are interested so will see.. Have a nice day!

[@danworzofski822]

Camping equipment would be a great video to watch. Seriously thinking of utilising my XC70 in this way. So all advice would be most welcome. Great vid 👍

[@VolvoCamperLife]

@@danworzofski822 Thank you Dan, I dont have as much time as I would like to have to creating videos but I have in plan some next also with focus on equipment so stay tuned :) Have a nice day.

[@satanasnica]

Love it

[@gbatanem]

Es genial encontrar personas con las mismas inquietudes gracias por vuestro trabajo de filmación un abrazo desde España

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Gracias y saludos a España :)

[@gbatanem]

Podría usted decirme que o cual es la referencia de la tienda que utiliza para estar en la parte trasera deĺ vehículo?

[@benstanbury]

This is cool. Would love to do something similar with my XC60 D5

[@gabriels32]

love it, that's how I started long time ago, then later on I built my box trailer to haul my staff, that was more comfortable, but couple years later I suggested to build a teardrop trailer which I am using all the time and my Volvo XC70 D5 doesn't have any problem to take it anywhere even to semi-heavy off road. If you give me some contact I can send you my set-up

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi Gabriel, thank you. I'm very interested about the teardrop trailers :) Personally I think this will be my next camping level - I want to stay at XC70 but with the combination with the offroad trailer. Teardrop size is IMO best but I thinking also about only smaller cargo offroad trailer for all things and have sleep still in car. You can send me yours at [e-mail] :) Thank you!

[@ChapuzasconRober]

Your videos are awesome! I want to sleep in my V70 this summer :))

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you very much Chapuzas :) I really recommended it ;)

[@bourdon845]

Cool !

[@prdyzor]

Make a video about your coffee setup. Awesome video btw 🙂

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you and OK, I'm writing a note ;)

[@EyeonU100]

Awesome video and a very nice camping spot. I love the car but I don’t own any Volvo, but I plan to buy one. For camping with the family I use a 33 year old Hymer that is in “mint” condition. Diferent style from yours, but even so, I love your style and car. The dog is very cute… I subscribed your channel… Cheers from Portugal.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Cheers to Portugal :) I prefer smaller camping setups so at this time we have this car + shelter. I plan XC70 also for our camping future but maybe with some small offroad trailer but at this time I'm not sure what exact type - only cargo or also with sleeping option. We will see :)

[@marcelbrokling8627]

👌👌👌 Great....and a good time of the year....for everything ( its rain.. a litle ....tja ) 😊😊😊

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you Marcel :)

[@marcelbrokling8627]

@@VolvoCamperLifeWe are driving also a Volvo XC70 and a Volvo V50 both 5 cylinders...the XV70 is not a 4 wheel drive.....but a great Car....we enjoy your travelstory,s thogether with the lovely dog👌👌👌👌

[@VolvoCamperLife]

@@marcelbrokling8627 Yep these D5 engines are great.. Only two I want more then D5 - T6 and V8 :D .. So D5 is best compromise between economy and power and character.. clear choice for me :) Thanks

[@chuckrfuller]

hey do you have a video on how you made the black-out screens for your car? BTW..I really enjoyed your jackrussell we have two

[@guesi75]

Hi Awesome video! Love it! I’’m also starting to travel with my Volvo XC70 2008. I’ll really appreciate if you could share the details of the shelter and the power generator. Best regards!

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Thank you Luis :) Stay tuned for the next videos - I preparing a bit more technicaly videos too ;) This inflatable shelter I bought in Decathlon - It's a European site so I don't know if it is available in your country. Model is Base Air Seconds XL - actually it looks like sold out or no longer available :-/ .. we bought it about 4 years ago. About power generator it is Ecoflow River Max - You can buy only River with 288Wh capacity and later you can add Extra battery with next 288Wh and you get 576Wh River Max from this combination. Now i testing how long I can run refrigenerator on it and first test shown holding time about 2-4 days - depends on ambient temperature. About charging the station you have in addition to AC power also DC options (car 12V socket or solar panels). At this time I use it without solar panels with charging only from car when driving (my 12V socket brings to it 100W). If that is not enough for me then I will buy the 200W foldable solar. I using this station of course also for charging my iPad, iPhone, drone, etc, too.. If you have more specific questions feel free to ask :) Have a nice day!

[@BretJennings]

I subscribed and setup notifications for your channel, thank you for putting these up! I've been wanting to have this kind of setup for so long, and as of about 2 weeks ago I finally got my own pre-owned XC70 in near perfect condition! Your videos are so inspiring to watch, I'm starting to put gear together slowly now and I'm looking to take my first over night trip in 2-3 months when it starts to cool back down again here in my area. I'm going even if it's just me and my dog, she's quite a bit bigger than your adoable dog though. =) What country do you guys so most/all of your shooting in? You sure have some beautiful landscape and drone/aerial shots wherever they're shot. Anyway, I can't wait until more get released and yes PLEASE do a gear/tips episode!

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi Bret, thank you very much for your comment! It is my pleasure. What model year do you have? Congrats to your own XC70, I love this car. We are going throughout the season - I made insulation to my XC70 so it is much better for winter but for summer too... Im from Slovakia so mostly we are here but travel also around the Europe little bit too. Yep landscape is great here, I like the mornings with these views. So thanks again for your interest and I hope you will enjoy your XC70 :) Yes, stay tuned for next videos - I preparing a bit more technically videos about for example power management during the camping, refrigenerator consumption and more too.. Have a nice day!

[@BretJennings]

@@VolvoCamperLife Thanks for the reply, kind words and info! I got very lucky, a friend hooked me up with it, but I expected a piece of crap at first, AND it was almost 2,000 kilometers away from where I live in the states. Then I found out it was VERY well maintained Volvo XC70, which I have loved and wanted something in that realm for SO LONG. It's a a little older as it's a 2004 model, but honestly the interior, features and motor maintenance/quality make it feel like it's only about 5 years old or so. I'm so grateful to my friends that helped us to get it, AND to his family which helped to get it to us. And great, I can't wait to see the power management episode! That's something that I am very interested in. Could you tell me what tent you went with that hooks to the rear of yours and about how expensive they are? I like that a lot. Also, what year is yours? Thanks again!

[@VolvoCamperLife]

@@BretJennings I know little bit also older models like you have and if you get that in good condition then it should be for a very long time. Quality in these years was higher as in newer models. Our XC70 has now 340k km (239k mile) and I feel that it will hold at least another 60k km and then I will replace it. Me too and everytime when i buying something like that I find only limited information about what I would like to know. So now Im doing my own measurements and will share them. This tent (shelter) I bought about 4 years ago for about 260€ in Decathlon - It is their brand and I think its not possible to buy it somewhere else. But great thing for this price. It is original mentioned as hall to the smaller tent but it fits well to the car too. :) My is 2007 (MY08) - It is the first year of these newer P3 generation.

[@gus473]

@@BretJennings Congratulations on your find and I hope you are having fun (and minimal frustration) with it! Our last Volvo wagon (a '95 940) was still in good shape after 20 years and with >200k miles! And the next guy has taken it beyond 300k! 👍🏼😎✌🏼

[@diogofigueiredo3953]

How did it go?

[@verdantia]

holy shit that was alot of stash

[@bogdanbarbu7156]

what products did you use to sound proof/insulate the car?

[@guser1982]

Hi there! Great video. I’d like to know what’s the model of the screen it appears oh the dashboard. Is it OEM or aftermarket? It appears on 2:01

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, thank you. It's a OEM Volvo navigation, not all models have it, depends on equipment level ;)

[@marek3296]

Jaki box dachowy jest na aucie. Chcę kupić do swojego V 70 III, zastanawiam się nad wielkością i firmą.

[@petermechkoff6989]

I have the same car. Best car ever. One question: How do you switch off the light on the trunk door? I want to sleep with an open trunk , but the light is bugging me )))) Thank you in advance

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi :) if you minded the back red lights, so there is just “wait 20 minutes” solution while I’m camping, this doesn’t bother me much. For the trunk roof light I added 3-positions switch because not only I want to turn it off when I go sleep, but sometimes also I want turn on light while I’m inside with closed trunk door. I really recommend this solution. Left - auto turn on/off with door Center - always off Right - always on 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@user-ks4zf6dv2u]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Do you think a Volvo XC70 2008 manual and FourC would be a good choice for camping or should i search for newer models ?

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, I have 2007/2008 too and I see no problem go to this year. I prefer D5 engine, depends what you will choose. D5 or T6 if you want gasoline are best options. FourC for me NO. On classic suspension it driving comfortable and "sport" option in FourC has no need at this type of car. Repair/exchange is unnecessary very expensive. I prefer automatic transmission but it's your choice, most these cars on market has AT so with MT may be a bigger problem to find good one. Good luck with your choice 😉

[@carsncabins1349]

Where’d you find that tent? I like that

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, Decathlon store 😉 exact model in description.

[@CymInUA]

Very nice. :) Did you make the insulating window screens for your XC70 yourself or buy them?

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, thank you.. Made myself, it's a foil from building materials - insulation for house's roofs ;)

[@CymInUA]

@@VolvoCamperLife Thank you. :)

[@dee-deebe9256]

❤😎👍🏽😎❤

[@christianmilkes5808]

I have a minivan, and I love the space, my minivan is full loaded with DVD, gps , etc. But it s getting old, rust almost 200,000 miles. Thinking in getting a different car and the Volvo XC70 looks like a good fit. Would you recommend it. What other option would you recommend for a family of 4. We love camping in tent, so I need a car with good cargo area and a nice ride for long trips.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi Christian, thanks for your comment. I totally prefer XC70 as big family cross country combi. If you are not focused only on the Volvo so I can recommend similarly two cars: Subaru Outback and Audi A6 Allroad.. great AWD cars for camping and long trips. I prefer Volvo so XC70 is best model for us (we thinked about XC90 but it has surprisingly fewer space at the back for sleeping. So XC70 for me ;)

[@christianmilkes5808]

@@VolvoCamperLife I had a Subaru Outback XT 2006 before but the car still lacking of power plus I found most of the outbacks back on those years were kind of small and very incontable in the back seats. Some of this is been getting better but some complaints still there, usually about power and the CVT. Never had an Audi so I can not give you an opinion. I had an old Volvo in which I drove to Las Vegas and the car was very contable even though the car had so many issues. I paid only $2000 for that car and I drove it until it stop running.

[@Terezaseky]

Oh no Volvo Camping Life You got a light problems

[@VolvoCamperLife]

It was just park bulb :) but yes, bad timing :)

[@Terezaseky]

You need repaired light But my Kodiaq is repaired a parking bulb 💡 But we got a washer fluid and we got new 2023 7 December

[@edacelis]

You had your dog sleep on the floor?! That's the coldest part! So sad.

[@user-gq3bc9xi2t]

0:27 скажіть будь ласка а риба там ловиться?! Дякую В авто є інвертор?!

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Yes, it is great place for fishing 🙂 I'm using power station with inverter for all electrical needs.

[@jakubkaluzik8311]

Ahoj, moc pěkný kanál. Prosím tě jak donutíš Volvo, aby nesvítilo světlo v kufru a zadníma lampama, když k němu máš postavený přístřešek? Moje pořád svítí :)

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Ahoj Jakub, ďakujem Ti. Sú dve možnosti: 1. nebudeš otvárať/zatvárať dvere 30 minút, čím by si prebúdzal riadiace jednotky. Potom svetlo zhasne 🙂 2. možnosť je dorobiť tam vypínač ako to mám ja. Použil rovno trojpolohový pre tieto 3 funkcie: auto ON/OFF podľa kufra, vždy OFF, vždy ON. Keby si k tomu potreboval viac info, rád zodpoviem. Našiel by som asi aj fotky z montáže. Edit: toto rieši iba kufrové, zadné sú mi fuk, nech svietia. Po tých 30 min. zhasnú keď necháš otvorené.

[@jakubkaluzik8311]

@@VolvoCamperLife díky za odpověď. Docela mě to zajímá. Zkusím si k tomu dohledat návod, nebo pokud máš fotky, ty by se hodily také. Nespěchá to.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Nie je zač 🙂 napíš mi na [e-mail] a pošlem v odpovedi foto 😉

[@viktorask.8735]

Hi. What the roof box you got? Thanks

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi.. It's a Northline Tirol 420 😉

[@legendarnilada6797]

Jaká je prosím délka plochy se složenými sedadly? :) Jinak super videa!!

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Ahoj, ďakujem 🙂 myslím že som nameral 196cm s bežne nastavenými prednými (tak ako jazdím) a keď sa posunú dopredu tak okolo 215cm.

[@legendarnilada6797]

@@VolvoCamperLife Díky, to jsem chtěl slyšet, mám 203 cm, tak hledám dlouhé kombi na občasné přespání :D

[@VolvoCamperLife]

@@legendarnilada6797 Tak toto je dosť dlhé auto, potom už asi len nejaký VW Crafter, alebo aspoň Transporter :D .. tá moja nová karimatka má na dĺžku 196cm, môžem poslať niekedy foto ako tam vôjde keď sú sedačky vpredu. Budeš niečo ale potrebovať akoby pod hlavu, tam si zvyknú potom dávať nejaké dosky, alebo iné podpery aby si nemal karimatku/matrac vo vzduchu ;)

[@legendarnilada6797]

@@VolvoCamperLife To by byla pecka, napsal jsem na insta

[@matusfehervari7512]

Fuha. Neviem ci sa nabuduce nahodou nepridam;). Este chvilku pojazdim na milovanej v60 a buduce bude nieco podobne.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Kľudne, ak sa podarí pôjdeme aj tento rok. Príjemné stretko kemper kamošov raz za rok 🙂

[@holyblizzz]

What's that big trunk in the back?

[@VolvoCamperLife]

I don't know what you mean 🤔 .. fridge? Or shelter?

[@a3xloser]

whats the max length of flat sleeping/bed i am doing it in a zafira atm

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi, it's a about 190cm from closed tailgate to the front seats when are in normal position and about 215cm when are moved to the front ;)

[@a3xloser]

@@VolvoCamperLife thanks it might be ok for 1 person at 6 foot 2

[@AndreasGoettsche]

What is the name of the Tent ?

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Base Air Seconds XL from Decathlon ;)

[@AndreasGoettsche]

@@VolvoCamperLife Thank you!

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Not sure what sort of leisure activity that was supposed to be, but at least woman is cooking.

[@Comrade_Akimov]

Real nice tent over the car concept.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Weekend with the camping friends :) Thank you.. it's a very cheap and functional :)

[@monicasicoe]

Hi dear Volvo lovers and campers. Can anyone help me? I am looking to buy a XC70 or XC 90, I have a small budget so I will buy a car from 2005ish. Is there anyone with experience? Are you all comfortable for sleeping? Also, does anyone know how long the sleeping area will be in the XC70? I would go camping alone with my puppy but also with my partner who is almost 1,90m tall. Thank so much guys.

[@VolvoCamperLife]

Hi Maria, thank you for comment :) I hope somebody with more experiences with this previous generation look here and answer your questions. I don't know compare directly XC70 and XC90 about sleep comfort, but at least my XC70 is nicely flat after fold down rear seats and I'm 1,88m and I have no problem with sleeping at all. You need move front seats to the front and have good sleeping pad, then the comfort is great :)

[@monicasicoe]

@@VolvoCamperLife Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my comment and share your experience. I wish you have great experiences with your Volvo 🙏🏻 Best wishes from Transylvania

[@VolvoCamperLife]

​@@monicasicoe thank you, you're welcome :) Have a nice day and do a good choice with new car (but both option are good choice in my opinion :))