I Converted My Car Into A Camper for $1,500 (World's Smallest & Fastest Camper)
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After 2 years of living in vehicles, I finally decided to share how I do it. Good bye rent, hello savings.
I downsized from living in a Sprinter van into an SUV camper, and now, I'm downsizing EVEN MORE and testing out this tiny new solar camper car. So, check out this full tour!
For more content check out my youtube videos and youtube shorts! also I'm on TikTok
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Some very creative ideas. Window covers will hide your interior, but solar panels on the roof give away the fact that you're probably living in the car. Stay safe.
@karynjane5273
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully only other vehicle dwellers would recognise the solar panels.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Allen. Interestingly enough, people on the road tend to ask me "why do you have solar panels on your car?" then their mind is blown
@markmark8174
Жыл бұрын
Probably thinks he made an EV.
@TrillMurray
Жыл бұрын
@@markmark8174 yeah if anything the window covers give it away
@amandak3198
Жыл бұрын
@@TrillMurray I'm gonna say the car moving around from him moving around and the smell of cooking food emitting from the car are the things that really give it away! 🤣
I’d say living in a Camero is very stealth. Who would suspect a muscle car of being someone’s home? It’s an inventive and functional conversion. Nice work.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@judithryle2113
Жыл бұрын
Sorry but it looks miserable sleeping. I have to have room to stretch my legs
@NikephorosPhokas
Жыл бұрын
@@judithryle2113 He’s probably in his twenties and can do retarded things like that for now. But he’ll likely pay later in life for cramping himself into a Camaro for hours and hours for an extended period of time.
@hogane2290
Жыл бұрын
@NikephorosPhokas why u hatin?
@NikephorosPhokas
Жыл бұрын
@@hogane2290 I am hating for pointing out the obvious -- that living in a Camero is going to cause posture and likely back issues down the road? Hip hop culture has made you plain stupid!
Your car conversion is brilliant. Just one question... About the bed. Could you have made a bigger gap in the wood panel into the trunk or hinged part of it to lift up at night so one could sleep on one's side instead of only lying flat?
The bed would be a bit claustrophobic for me personally but the rest is very creative & I love the whole idea of a car home - stealth living and travel wherever & whenever. I think I’d do the SUV. My favorite vehicle was my 8 passenger (two full benches) 2008 Ford Expedition EL. That would’ve been easy to convert. I’m short enough that I could sleep across the middle seat. I’d fold the back seat flat and toss in sleeping bags for camping with the kids; back then they were little enough to fit comfortably.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kimberly for dropping a comment. The 2008 Ford Expedition EL would be a great choice, it has 130 cubic feet, a bit smaller than the suburban but still larger than MOST SUV's out there! And, being able to fit horizontally is a cool little perk haha
@mariamaria2751
Жыл бұрын
How do u stretch out when you sleep. You can't tell me you are not bending your knees
@fannyboni472
Жыл бұрын
@@mariamaria2751 yeah, this is not good for health! You cannot live like this! Its not good for your sleep, for your back, for your articulations and more.. its better to put/ invest some money in at least a mini studio or smt you can standing tall in, than living like this. bc this will cost you a lot more in the long term! its gonna take its toll on your body and mind!
@MishkathePomsky-Alusky
Жыл бұрын
@@fannyboni472 dude is probably more healthy than you 🫣
@dutchvilletv9587
Жыл бұрын
I've been homeless if you don't have no were to go and u have experience something like this u wouldn't talk like this, trust me ....right now I stay by an friend but u can say I'm still homeless this is a great tip how to live and survive one of the best info videos believe me..people who have been homeless understand💯💯frfr
You’re awesome man. Your ability to be able to enjoy such a small place and have such a positive outlook on it is truly inspiring.
Love it. This car build is so amazing and unique. I’ve been wanting to reconfigure my sleeping situation in my Honda ( sedan ). Vanlife is awesome, but also expensive to purchase . Your set up is so different. I’m gonna take some of your ideas and implement in a new build for my car.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
I love that you love it :) Thank you and I'm glad this was useful! Sedans are a little tricky to convert since bed platforms have to consider the awkward shape of the interior but ANYTHING is possible!
I see this as good option for weekend camping and not daily living. You did a good job ❤
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, user! I lived in this car for 6 months in a previous conversion 2 years ago. It wasn't as pretty or as functional back then, but I learned how to improve it!
@mariamaria2751
Жыл бұрын
That thing you made to separate the back and truck. Should have only made it behind your seat. You ligit cannot turn over
@questioner1596
Жыл бұрын
@@mariamaria2751 that may be the car's limitation; it's a sedan and there is a metal structure the seat backs attach to from the factory.
I had a 2015 Chevy Camaro and to find out that you were able to convert your camaro into a camper really amaze me . Kudos to you and your creativity .
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
I completely agree with the high increasing rent cost these days. This is why I am here visiting your channel for ideas. It’s going to be a reality soon 😅.
I have been living in my 14' ford focus since September last year, and I decided to stay a nomad for the same reasons. It's amazing and wonderful to see others do this so well! I still have my struggles. Staying cool in the summer while sleeping in the daytime is my challenge right now. To see you in your camero, cooking and using a sink, I am in awe!
You may have come onto something. I strongly believe people would purchase a car like this. I'm super impressed. Clean & cozy .....I can't wait to watch your other videos. Stay safe..♥️
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
🙉🙉
@cindyann8314
28 күн бұрын
@@solarcampercar I think your Amazing so cool, I live in a Mansion I only mostly stay in the East Wing currently only living with a whippet rescure I baby sit. Good Luck you rock so smart.
OK you have officially are the new subscriber. I already love the suburban vehicle, but I’ve never seen anything like this. Very creative. Keep making videos we’re loving the stuff.
Wow. I am really amazed by this. You do such an amazing job! Great video.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Roser, Thank you so much!
Thank I got my questions answers that very smart of you. Fresh water to wash your hands and clean your dishes. Glad I went back to see how you hooked up your space. Thanks for sharing
Very clean, aesthetically pleasing, and functional space. I could see myself adding a flip up panel above the leg/bed area as I am a side sleeper. Great work!!
@lilbehr1
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! I'm a side sleeper as well, not being able to turn onto my side would be very uncomfortable. I'd feel claustrophobic laying on my back the entire night. All in all, this is a great idea and very unique. Good job!
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Clare. I have thought about something like that using drawer slides! but I wanted a permanent rear lounging seat
@hifartingoctopuss
Жыл бұрын
A 2" matress will destroy side sleepers. I have fought this battle and lost many times, most recently this week. It hurts to side or front sleep on a thin mattress. Back sleeping is best on all surfaces, especially hard surfaces
Gotta just say how much I love what you do and how much pleasure you have in doing it! Great job too! 👍🏻
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Patty! I enjoy doing this
Very cool, and thanks for sharing all the details + costs!
Impressive and creative. I would not have imagined converting a Camaro but you did a great job. Solar panels must be such a game changer. I will look again as fixed panels seemed too large for my car before, for a good brand. Hope you keep posting as your time allows.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your thoughts on this. Someone had mentioned if drilled the panels onto the car lowers the car's value, but I think if the car is sold as a camper, the value goes up, vs patching the holes by a body shop - just thought i'd share that! I will try to post more content
@daixer3156
Жыл бұрын
@solarcampercar Being in Jersey, aren't you afraid that someone will steal the Solar Panels or it gives off that you're living in the car? How do you use the Sun when it's Winter and the snowstorms from hell that has been happening lately? What then when covered with snow? Thanks buddy. Love the car and amazing that you doing this in a newer Camero.
It is so cool to watch your channel. Actually it is so good to try something new when you are young. You can easily adapt to living in a car (not a RV). Worthy to save your money by adopting this living style. Wishing you all the best❤❤
Sooo so creative. God bless your great attitude and willpower to do these things to better yourself. I am going to keep watching your journey cause it’s so inspiring. God bless you young man.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Very kind of you Jill. Thank you for for the support!
Really cool camper I like these videos you just gained a new subscriber for life
your camper is really functional and home, love it!
It's a great and unique idea. I liked your video. It felt real and it is real. Keep making such content, I promise I won't miss any of those videos. You will definitely get likes and shares.
Brilliantly done. Registered Nurses are a very special group of Inventive people. Thank you for sharing. Prayers...especially for Safety.
Way to go, Arsenal! Continue your brilliant journey!
Oh my dawg! This great! I can just see myself on the road and night camping. Solitary, secure and self fulfilling.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
😃
Wow, that's pretty amazing ! Do you think that your previous experience with campers had a big impact in coming up with and executing this ? It looks like you have minimised everything to exactly what you need and have really good solutions for everything like the window covers and the power system and taking out the front seat for your kitchen. It's pretty amazing to see what you have done so effectively with such a small car / space.
This is awesome!!! Shows that anything is possible with a good mindset
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
awww
Amazing skill and ability to achieve what you have done. Keep up the great work you will achieve your dreams my friend 🙏
very creative build! keep up the good stuff
dude, this is awesome!! Congrats!!
I love how stealth this set up is. No one would have guessed it. 🤩
This is impressive, I thought it would be a lot more expensive! Your build looks great, I really like the different storage spots you made, you have many creative ideas and solutions! 😊👍
Thank you for the idea to cut pieces for the front windows myself! My car (BMW 116i) also has frameless windows, so the covers on Amazon wouldn't work :D Glad I found your channel
You are so smart and creative. Idea. The panel can be cut just enough to hold the seat. For storage you can add a net to the ceiling and store the blanket or fold behind the seat, this way you have more room to sleep. The kitchen counter can be lower, you don't keep too many items in the first drawer or make that drawer smaller and it's still lower. Use a black leather like cover so people won't be bothering you with questions. It is a neat idea, you are so creative.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion noodle, Thank you
@noodlepair.
Жыл бұрын
@@solarcampercar You're welcome, I have two sons your age and I am glad you guy's are so creative to save. By the way I don't know how this info would help, but if it does, great. My sister is renting a kitchen to cook and sell salsas. I bet you can also rent a kitchen when you need it. At that place they charge $45 a month for food storage, $12 and hour to cook with min of 4 times a month. Drop in and cook $20 per hour. So far I see about 5 kitchens in my area. There may be more by your work or less expensive. Maybe once you are use to it you can bring your own small table to save and just prep your food without using the kitchen part and just pay for food storage.
Love what you’re doing! Subbed.
Awesome ideas. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Side sleeper here. I'd have to modify the sleeping port to accommodate that. Interesting set up. Does work have an employee lounge where you can cook and eat? My work does w large refridge. I was just thinking if worst came to worst and I had to do this I could utilize the fridgerator, microwave and toaster oven. Store some food in the freezer no one else uses it and I'm there daily.
Awesome setup brother
Nice setup. Ur soooo organized.
And this SO awesome and tasteful. Very well done.
I'm amazed by your ingenuity. You're going to be one of the greatest nurses ever , An angel on earth . You exude Talent and Confidence. Blessings to you always.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
💕
I think you did an amazing job. Well done.
This is inspired, I’d love to travel like this and do beach cleans all year
Quite Amazing- that's what I think of your car camper! You left nothing out! I'm subscribed, I look forward to your next video! Safe Travels
Great job!!! I would love to see the videos on your sprinter van and how you put it together. DO you have those videos?
Your setup is much nicer than mine, but I have a hatchback I've mounted solar to a jackery unit inside, I also have a water tap and bed, though I opt for a gas stove. I recommend you look into the new flexible solar panels for stealth reasons, my 100w one from topsolar has been working the past year great. Awesome to see other people having fun with this stuff, love your setup, happy travels.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ashash, I had to chance to get flexible panels but I was worried about highway speeds, so opted for rigid. Your car sounds cool too!
Great ingenuity!😊
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@LetsGetACTIVAT3DPodcast
Жыл бұрын
@@solarcampercar you’re welcome!
Thats how a mad max interceptor would Lok like today! It is supercool man! Before i had a vw t4 van i made trips in my audi 80. Not Built up like like yours. But i totally feel the Spirit of your MICRO Camper!
The most unique camper i have ever seen! And sir you are a master of stealth
Adorable, very innovative and an inspiration. Love that hint of accent you have.
Love your camper!! Very interesting how you set it up!
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
💕💕
I feel that your going to be going places soon keep up the good work.
I love that you do this because you WANT to. I’m jealous! Earned my sub. 😊
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray
I used to own a Camaro!!! I had no idea I could have lived in it, I only drove it around. No, but seriously, you are very organized and have a super cool set up energy system to power lots of things. I don't think people would know or suspect you live inside from looking at the solar panels, they dont stick out, I would just assume they are doble sunroof windows. You're doing it great! I'm impressed. Thank you for sharing your videos.
Kudos dude. It takes a lot of guts to do this but screw the greedy landlords!
Wow! Cool asf 🙌🏾🤩
This is awesome I have full kitchen at work so I just need to sleep comfortably and go too the gym too shower daily
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
You need to put all the links of the stuff you have and you make money also like with Amazon 😊
Very clever design!
You have inspired me to try car camping in my car. ❤
Algunas veces se nos olvida que podemos diseñar en cualquier espacio, que hermoso resultado!
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
Love it! If you lowered that sink you could have a table with a cutting board to cover the sink part.
Really a good vision on how to build a car out.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lucy
This is so cool. I am enjoying your channel this morning. You are very cute btw, and so positive.
Love this vehicle looks awesome 😊
You are a star. Enjoyed your videos from VT
Great video
Pretty neat concept… I’m a side sleeper so I would have to reconfigure the sleeping situation a little …did u sell ur sprinter and suv or just keep them at a storage or long term parking garage
Wow! Very clever "I like it" I like that you can cook with ease 👍 I think I would eliminate that little storage for more comfort for sleep. I like your style 👍
I'll be glad when you get something bigger I wouldn't be able to be in something so small for living driving ya living no but you've done a wonderful job with it it's a great way to save on paying rent though good luck on your next home / vehicle❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very creative build.
This is impressive. Great job.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Finally the tour. Great video as always.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Alkaiser, thank you! loyal viewer 💯
@alkaiserkain
Жыл бұрын
@@solarcampercar Next in line would be putting the camper to the test; stealth camping-wise. I will wait for that. More power!
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
@alkaiserkain I'm planning to record an entire day camping at one of my favorite spots
@alkaiserkain
Жыл бұрын
@@solarcampercar Nice! Will be waiting for that as always!
I love this, I just bought a 2019 Camero 2.0 automatic
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
ohh nicee, want to trade? 🙉
Pretty cool idea
I loved this video 😊
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
I love that you loved it
Hey, I liked your car set up and I would like to see the videos you were talking about on how you built it into a camper, but I've been searching for them and I can't find them anywhere!, did you take them down or KZread took them down?
nice setup
I got a sprinter van but honestly a car would be dope! Bc I already know how to fix the majority of stuff on a car but alittle more learning for diesel and just had to get towed off a mountain bc my brakes couldn't handle getting back down
wow.. very impressive build. 👍
Super interesting. Super creative.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
I lived in my Prius for 6 months and sleeping on my and bending my legs became the only way to sleep. I'm just impressed you don't move while you sleep.
I’m rarely impressed but this is brilliant!!!🙌
I actually like it!💯💯
I like it new subscriber I really do miss leaving my car in fun I save almost my goal in I had to worry bout no one bothering me.
This is actually great timing and inspiration, as I myself have been considering this exact same concept with the same generation Camaro I have. I work 12 to 16 hours a night, 6 to 7 nights a week, and commute as much as 750 miles a week. That is not only time consuming, requiring 2 to 3 hours of driving out of my sleep time, it can be costly with a 6.2L V8 performance engine using premium 91 octane fuel, costing between $100 - $150 a week in fuel. I am able to mitigate the time and cost from time to time sleeping at or near work, but that can sometimes be tricky to accomplish. I have considered this as a solution, Though I would have to execute it differently with my 5th Gen Camaro SS soft top. But you have demonstrated that it can in fact work, Thank You. Please add a link for the seat covers, mine are starting to show wear and tear and I would like to protect them. Would love to meet you and see this in person if you are ever in the Nashville area.
@-SheepDog-
Жыл бұрын
its completely impractical in a Camaro you can buy something with a 4 cylinder motor and way more room for like $1500 bucks and actually turn it into a camper, but your the kind of guy with a soft top Camaro so why have common sense.
Hey Arslan, great videos! I recently discovered your channel and loved your videos and approach. QUESTION: At minute 8:20 you talk about a “Build series”, I looked at all your videos and I’m unable to find it. Can you help me out? Thanks in advance and stay safe.
Interesting build. Amazed you made it work with you being 6ft. I’m 5’4” and I don’t know if I could live in a car especially a coup.. I got broad ass shoulders lol 🤷🏻♂️ not sure about it being “stealth”, solar on the roof is a dead giveaway. Otherwise props for making it work for you🤙🏼
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you skribblz
I'm planning some car camping trips this spring and summer in my Audi A7. With the backseat backs laid down, it's pretty spacious with the hatchback for access. Probably will rig an awning/tarp so I can have the hatch open and hang out at the rear of the car and cook too.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
I hope you have a great time, this must be exciting!
Very good setup. Whats the lighting called or link where to buy these. Thank you!
I think the camaro camper is terrific, I like how you did the bed, I'd definately stealth camp or live in it. Looks fun.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
🙉 thanks
Have you thought off making the port above your bed double hinged to swing up when sleeping? So you could rollover sleeping?
It's dope! 👌
Brilliant!!!!
This makes my Ford focus estate seem like a roomy occasional camper! 🥰 But I don't have any convertions done to it. Just pop the bed and boxes needed in the back and off I go
One of the best!
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chillier
I don't like that you can't sleep on your side, but other than that this is extremely impressive. I really like what you did with the SUV as well. Cool to see you converting less conventional vehicles. I built out my Honda Element and lived in it for a year. Would love to see what you would do with that space!
pure Genius. you are genius
I ❤️ 😍 💖 your content as I've lived in cars my whole life off and on. The second car my single mother lived/traveled in w us had a hole in the floor.
@solarcampercar
Жыл бұрын
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