Turning your Nissan X-Trail into a 2 person camping car in a few hours

[@stevenhunt9664]

The Nissan X trail is probably the best camping 4x4 car. I've done this to mine. 143,000 miles 2.2 DCI. absolutely trouble free. Nissan. Toyota. Subaru. Honda. Mitsubishi. I'll never know why people buy anything else.

[@Elmwood-ze3cr]

Thanks for letting me know that the rear seat part can be removed , im sleeping in our soon and really appreciate you telling me that

[@heimslach]

good job, fun and rewarding international travel is available to anyone - you don't need a big budget wasted on hotels - just get going!

[@iZogAdventure]

What a great way to explore being outdoors. We are just planning our own conversion after doing a 3 week tour of Europe in a motorhome.

[@TamiVilla]

Wow...I wouldn't have thought you could fit an entire mattress in the back of the X-Trail. Fantastic tutorial!

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

Crazy isn't it :-)

[@jennahill9588]

@@WalkaboutWanderer What size mattress could you fit in the back of the xtrail? I just bought one and I am trying to figure out mattress size!

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

@@jennahill9588 I used a double air bed which meant it would blow up around the wheel arch. It is a great car to sleep in the back of for sure!

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

This is incredible, Kathy! It looks super comfy!

[@WestSpirit]

Great setup! Thanks for sharing! Do you happen to know the length of the cargo space? Im thinking about this setup, but im 6'4" tall..

[@TravelingWellForLess]

Very cool, what a great way to combine transportation and accommodation.

[@therock845]

Save money

[@flydriveexplore]

I think it would be good for a quick weekend trip like to the beaches of West Wales but I don't think I could manage it for 4 and a half months.

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

4 and a half month was a very long time to be living in it. next time I will be upgrading to a van :-)

[@jeffdiggines1203]

Didn't think of removing the base of the seats - now I can fit in! Being 6ft it was a bit tight before , thanks ; ) (2003 SVE)

[@mathieumolette7291]

Jeff Diggines Hi, how did you remove the base back seat ? I have a Nisssan X-trail 2003 and I'd like do the same

[@jeffdiggines1203]

Mathieu Molette Tip the Seat forward and there is a cranked bolt which pulls out, easy!

[@mathieumolette7291]

Jeff Diggines Thanks !

[@JaimePradoRodriguez]

@@mathieumolette7291 Pull out the hinge's pin. It is very easy.

[@rosafreitag]

Your video was so inspirational, I decided to buy an XTrail - starting the mods now to use it as a camping car!

[@therock845]

I also thinking of buying one for outdoor activities.

[@The-Vincelli-Channel]

That’s brill going to do something like that to my t32 xtrail, where did you get your blow up bed from ?

[@maxgargan4834]

What did you do for toilet and washing facillities?

[@Wyldfamilytravel]

Great job and excellent way for saving money when travelling

[@WorldHeritageJourney]

Great idea! We just finished a month-long camping trip around Scandinavia and considered doing something similar, but with two of us plus a dog we couldn't quite make it work - cabins instead!

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

I managed it with a kitten for a few when I rescued one but I get that a dog is so much bigger :-)

[@bobeden5027]

lived in my kombi MOO for 10 years as i toured Australia 8 times as a folksinger!

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

Wow this is brilliant! 10years is a long time to live in a car but you have shown it is totally do-able

[@TK42138]

Nicely done. Good idea to use velcro. Quick to put up and remove.

[@Rr-ri4oi]

I also sleep in in the back of my X-Trail but with single camping air mattress and more gear! Interested to know how you get in and out? Side doors or rear hatch? I have done both and like side door because I can snib lock it for security, but rear hatch for the view and wider opening. And then there's the time the rear hatch accidentally closes and have to scramble over stuff to get out side door (I thought there would be an emergency inside latch, but ...?}

[@evenorberg923]

What sized mattress are you using? And do the wheel wells get in the way of the mattress?

[@TheKimgower]

Enjoyed your video, it would be nice to know exactly what the sleeping length is and what was an average on fuel MPG on your trips. I am getting on a bit know but am seriously thinking off getting an X Trail and doing a trip of the Highlands. I will take a look at your other vids. Many thanks. Kim

[@arianasmithwick5855]

this is pretty cool! It seems like I could apply the same concepts to my Element as well. What an informative video! Thanks for sharing!

[@africa4x4cafe]

Great spirit and great advice! Did you wild camp all over europe and do you have any tips on security?

[@sangohann86]

merci pour cette nouvelle vidéo ça confirme toujours mon choix de nouveau véhicule , combien de kilometre à le tien ?

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

The Nissan X-Trail is for sure a good choice for you :-) I drove 10,000 miles (16,093 kms) around France, Spain and Portugal and back to the UK. It has now got 152,000 miles (244620 kms) on the clock.

[@sangohann86]

Oraaa it must have been a sacred adventure! thank you for the answers

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

C'était une aventure magique

[@donnacoldwell9691]

I'm loving you northern accent here and I also spotted the bunny at the end!

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

Haha Thanks Donna. I forget how strong my accent is

[@mehmetaydogdu392]

Congratulations, nice work.

[@collinsmakaumukungi991]

Absoolutely cozy!

[@mowngorilla6738]

Hi Kathy,are you still wandering and do you still have your Nissan?You inspired me to get one which I’m picking up later today,good luck and happy travels.

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

I have since sold it after coming home in it. It did a great job as a camping car but I have decided to upgrade to a van :-) I am so pleased I have inspired you! You will have to email me some photos of what you do with yours. I am a massive fan of the X-trail as a camping car :-)

[@mowngorilla6738]

Walkabout Wanderer I will do,hoping to have some good times in it with Herbie my Cockerpoo...

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

@@mowngorilla6738 Herbie is going to love it! Love to hear more about any adventures you have and photos! ( [e-mail] ) And stay tuned for my next adventure soon :-)

[@mowngorilla6738]

Walkabout Wanderer will do and will do,happy travels..

[@Anthony99]

I wish my Xtrail STL 2011 was just 20cm longer in the back... would make this work so so much better!

[@squishedgrape]

Good vid!

[@bartnewman2640]

amazing gonna do this

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

I am glad I have inspired you :-)

[@KenYersel]

Hi Cathy, cool set up! I'm thinking of doing something like this. Have you added any extra ventilation? Or does it get a bit stuffy/steamy in the morning? Cheers 😎

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

Hi punkzoo, no I just opened each window just a little bit however if you are going where it rains then I would invest in some wind deflectors on the windows to keep the rain out. I found just having each window open just a cracked and also the sunroof cracked up a little worked well. Have an amazing time doing the same.

[@NomadicVegan]

I love the idea of sleeping in the car! Except that I don't drive. 😝

[@travel2next]

What a fun idea! Did you really spend 4 months sleeping in your car? You're brave traveller.

[@EpiphanytoTravel]

Good idea!

[@sedatdanaci4748]

I had the same:)

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

They make such great camping cars :-)

[@ajs2120]

Good job. You're very pretty.

[@WalkaboutWanderer]

Thank you for the compliment :-)

[@Gmdarkmanz]

sadly i to long make my to camp car xD