What’re your favorite camper conversion amenities?

@andrewwelch7545

3 жыл бұрын

Will you post the plans for your build?

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

I have not build a set of sharable plans yet, but I am considering it. Thanks for the interest! Ill be sure to post if I do.

@marnipilafian8941

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 I would love to purchase your plans. Great job.

@dman2004

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 I would purchase plans as well

@justicebdone

3 жыл бұрын

The safety built in by attaching to the frame points. If you publish plans & i do this to my 3.6 2011 I wouldn't hesitate to let my teen daughter take it on the road for an overnight.

I drove across the country from Connecticut to Montana, Idaho, Colorado in winter. What I learned from that experience is that travel in an empty car. Do not take too much stuff, travel with the least stuff you can possibly get away with. Make sure the car is not loaded with crap. A few shirts, socks, etc.

Your build addresses the same points I've been concerned about: weight, cost, safety, stealth and ease of installation. It's artfully designed and constructed. Brilliant!

I’ve been living in my outback for two years now...have a similar setup but this video showed me a lot more ideas and such for a new build. Thanks so much Chris! A+ mate!

Sincerely, I never thought I’d want to go camping until I started watching your channel. I got a RAV4 last year and it fits my life well and has been my home as I so often during the pandemic (just not overnight) that the idea of camping with my car makes sense.

That’s an awesome setup! Everything fits together so well you’d think it’s a Subaru accessory! I love how quick it is to get set up and how none of it is permanent. Resale values can take a dive when people start making permanent modifications so this set up is awesome!

It's so satisfying how clean and solid this setup is. You make it look like putting together a LEGO set. Excellent job!

I just bought an outback wilderness. Your build is beautiful. The seat fit was real engineering. Nice work!

Fantastic build I would like the blueprints as well . You are so much more patient and kind with answering peoples comments than I could ever be .

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! In the works👍 Haha people can be ridiculous.

Love your video and how informative you made it. I like the fact that you had both hands free to do the installation rather then one hand holding the camera like some video blogger do. Nice job...

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment!

My wife and I have talked about doing some conversions to our Outback. This really helped. Thank you Chase.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Im glad! You're very welcome.

Hi Chase I have watched a lot of conversion video but you are the first one that talks about the importance of securing the base so they won't move ;) I will certainly watch your other videos. :)4

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the support🙏

Great and efficient DIY conversion without re-wiring. Another reason for me to get an Outback for my next vehicle. Showing how you removed the seats really helps. Thanks for this video!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thanks for such an informative video. One of the best non-Van Van builds on KZread!

Holy cow!.....this is an amazingly well thought out build. Such an inspiration. I just got a new outback and this looks brilliant.

the best Subaru build out I have seen hands down. Great job! I want to do one for my Crosstrek soon, and this was inspiring.

@bhenrystrong826

3 жыл бұрын

oh and love the mountain design on your kitchen, nice touch.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

This is the best SUV build I have ever seen - hoping to rig out my Forester in the spring. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Thank you for such a thorough video. I especially appreciate the bolted down for safety aspect. So many builds seems to have a lot of loose pieces to flop/fly around while off roading. Or worse become projectiles in the case of an accident.

U make each part so accurate and joint em perfectly like jigsaw puzzle pieces... good job 👍👍

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It was quite a puzzle to build

I subscribed to your channel because I have a 2009 Prius I enjoy using as a capsule hotel while on road trips with my small dog. I don’t have your amazing woodworking skills or tools, but someone does! This would be a nice plan to outfit my own little camping car system! Best ideas I have seen so far! Great job! 👍

Love how simple and portable your build is...thinking of doing one for my 2 door tracker....

Love this conversion. Good job Chase. Also Im glad you mentioned the jackery. Ive had a couple in my cart on amazon for a few monthes. I might take the jump on that and start building my expedition camper conversion. I do miss my outback but with a wife and a kid it simply wouldn't work. Haha. Thanks again for the video. Top notch!

@ChaseChristopher1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! That battery has been a game changer for me. It’s just nice to have a battery to charge things and run a fan without worrying about killing the cars battery, and it always recharged while driving. Have fun with your build!

@michaelhofstein2069

3 жыл бұрын

​@@ChaseChristopher1 Which Jackery do you have (160, 500, or 1000)? We want to get a battery to power a small fridge/freezer for a one month trip.

The best build I’ve seen. Thought out and talented woodworker. I wish I could figure out how to make my RAV4 work for car camping.

Very impressive. Seriously, you have a great niche market for this. I see many possibilities for a business model here.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

Seriously, Im building this for my Outback. You made it so simple and awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I think your build is amazing and simple. I have an 08 that ive started to build for overlanding. Ive got all the mods done on the undercarriage. Hope you don't mind that I copy your idea. So far in my opinion I think your build is the best one out there. After reading some of the comments sounds like you could start a business either selling plans or building out subies for folks. Thanks for sharing man!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Love that rack and roof box setup as well. Great job on the build.

Great build. Very secure. Most people don't think about stuff shifting in the back when you have to brake hard. Definitely like the small cargo basket -that is great!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I don't like the idea of being killed by a cabinet.

That is the best Subaru camper build I have seen. I was surprised to see you have the same roof rack set up that I have. I bolted an awning to the basket and it works perfectly giving extra height to the awning. The bolts on the basket are the exact size needed to fit the aluminum bar on the awning.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Which awning do you use? I had not considered getting one of those but that might be a cool addition.

@johngarratt6928

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 I bought an inexpensive awning off eBay. It was about $115.00 U.S. It is a super clean fit on the roof basket that you have, so no need for the untidy brackets they supply. The heads of the two hex bolts upper centre on your basket fit exactly tne channel in the awning frame. We have found it be a great addition keeping us dry while preparing a meal etc. I just bought the 4x6 awning which I found to be perfectly adequate. Just look up "Awning Rooftop Car Tent SUV Shelter Truck Camper Outdoor Camping Canopy Sunshade" on eBay

Wow one of the nicest conversions. I have a 2015 outback limited. Thank you so much for showing me how to take that seat apart. PS I also have a small box on one side I would like that basket on the other. THANK you thank you. 💕 Great video keep going. 💕💕

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Renea!

Just to throw this out there. I've got the same car, tools and tracing skills enough to build this for myself if there was a template for the pieces. I'd pay WHATEVER you think is fair and profitable for the creativity, work, skills, and frustration that you have already put into this Outback masterpiece, plus the work for doing the template. I understand that this is a strange request from the crazy world of KZread, but I'm sure I'm not the only one. Fair enough if you've already decided against it.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

John, thanks for the input. I am certainly considering building a set of plans since It seems that would be helpful to several people. What, in your opinion, would be a reasonable price range for something like that? Thanks again for the suggestion.

@johnbirkhimer704

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 If there was a file of detailed plans and a parts list for materials and assembly hardware, I'd think Generation 5 Outback owners would easily pay $50 for what you have accomplished. For myself, my hoped for plan is to purchase a '20 or '21 OB this fall and I just realized last night that they (Gen 6) are built on the Subaru Global Platform. I don't know but I imagine that changes the attachment points. The outside is unchanged but the frame is, so until I check that out I can't commit to anything. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or want to discuss anything. Your engineering seemed brilliant to me. John (jstardust54@gmail.com)

@greg3318

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnbirkhimer704 I would highly suggest your contact information be sent via. private message. You don't want that kind of stuff out in a comment, leaves you open to an attack if the wrong person sees it. It is, in fact, the "crazy world of youtube" haha!

@johnbirkhimer704

3 жыл бұрын

@@greg3318 Thanks Greg. I had hoped to do that but couldn't figure out how to pm on youtube. I tend to be a pretty trusting guy anyway, My kids say that's one of my character flaws. Keep up doing awesome stuff.

@pennierose2659

3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider building a kit with assembly instructions for someone who would like one?

Hello Chase. Total genius using the seat brackets as mounting points, i never would have thought of it. I am doing near exactly the same with my 17’. I have a RRT but having a stelph safe place to walmart sleep is a must. The plan is to have water storage with a on demand pump for showers and dishes, and 4 used lithium cells to power cooler with dc/dc charger . A place to poop and a pull out stove. Perhaps foolish but i will try and fit everything in. (See Part Two next)

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just amazing…! Both the design and the quality of work. This is the way to do it!

Your build is amazing and what you designed and created can be sold!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The design will be shared soon👍

Truly beautiful work. Clean, efficient and professional

Love it. Trying to build something similar but with access to the spare tire and that storage. Looking forward to posting my build.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope it turns out well!

Very impressive. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

That’s a very well thoughtful build with som amazing close tolerances... it would be really cool to draw up that plan with measurements for other Ownerback owners... you’ve really maxed out the utility... Well Done❗️

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! In the works 👍 Im better at the creative side than the design building, but I'm making it happen.

@friskyanderson

2 жыл бұрын

if you're an Outback owner you know how to make measurements, check and change oil and filter, rotate tires, replace cabin air filter and probally know each and every torque spec to your vehicle. long live the 14mm and 10mm. cool build man

That is ingenious! What a beautiful and safe design.

Interesting setup - we just camped in our Sub for a few nights (a family of 3 with a young toddler!). We didn't do anything fancy though - bought a car mattress and window curtains and already have a roof rack storage which we put all our stuff in over night - so maybe a little more work each night than your set up but no complaints here!

Wow! impressive Chase. I do own a outback too and this is one of the best mods I have seen. Great setup!!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

@jTroutuorT7034

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChaseChristopher1 I just viewed your new setup (updated version). I signed up to your website. One of these days I shall purchase it and make it my own (version2) thanks. I fly fish often and setup like this will work really well for my outback.

Looks like you're set. Getting out and enjoying the outdoors will be much easier with your conversion.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right!

awesome design. I like how the bolts mount the platform to the structure of the car.

THANK YOU for posting this. I`ve been trying to come up with ways to rig out the inside of my Outback. Thanks to you and this video, Ive got plans now.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad I could help!

Brilliant stealth camper build. You have space for everything you need in there to be comfortable.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great set up. A lot of work has gone into this.

You should make a template for sale I would pay $ for this I have the same car and that’s the only thing is preventing me from going all out measurements. But I love your set up

@ChaseChristopher1

4 жыл бұрын

I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the suggestion Rob!

@devintolman2891

3 жыл бұрын

That makes two of us!

@vinniemoro257

3 жыл бұрын

@@devintolman2891 three!

@johnmcdonald4608

3 жыл бұрын

4 of us

@Splashdown99

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! That was really well designed.

Professionally planned and expertly executed!

Very nice. Nice touch with the mountain top design on side compartment.

You make this look so easy lol. Thank you so much!! I just got a new outback I want to try car camping ib

Really nice build and presentation! Thanks for being concise. So many people take forever to say very little.. You did a great job of communicating, showing and demonstrating your process without draging it out. Thanks! If you make plans, I would be another potential buyer. I spent 2 months in my outback with my dog visiting 14 National Parks and Monuments. I woukd like to get out again.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate the compliment. Stay tuned👍

@mireilledionne218

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right!

I have an outback, too . I live in japan. That is exactly I want! because I feel the best iron tent.. and outback is a really good space!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

It's a fun setup!

Love the setup - the racks are great, too!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Riley! They have worked well for me thus far 👍

this build is very impressive!!! really good setup!!!

Nice to see a well built yet non permanent camping setup. Very well done!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Derek!

Very nicely done, new to your channel. Like this design Very much

Outstanding. Got a 2013 Xterra with the same potential. Thanks for the inspiration

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Glad it helped.

Very tidy and very clever. Cheers mate, and thank s for sharing.

Thats impressive great carpentry skill to be able to fit and mould those modulers for the centre and the draws , good skills

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Amazing work bud!! I recommend to put the spare tire in the roof rack for easy access just in case!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip! I have considered doing that👍

Great intro, and awesome custom build!

@ChaseChristopher1

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Oh sweeeeet - I've been thinking about doing something like this to my outback for a while - this one looks great

@ChaseChristopher1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jon!

@pennierose2659

3 жыл бұрын

Do you do this for for other people?

@pennierose2659

3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking for someone to build something like this for my outback. Thanks. Pennierose@cox.net

Got tons of ideas from you for my 4runner. Thanks!!!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! No problem.

Chase, you did an awesome job with your conversion. If you ever start building these and selling them I would be interested. It looks like you have a business opportunity here as many are interested in the template and others would be willing to buy one ready to install.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback, I will certainly consider it. Feel free to email me if you'd like at ctchristopher10@gmail.com

Try captive nuts and shorter bolts to speed up install. Really good ideas and a neat setup.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks!

Nice build! Thanks for sharing!

@ChaseChristopher1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great job! Really nice set up.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ricardo!

YT put this Vid into my Algorithm (channel builds category) although I own a High Top Van, I found your Conversion Sweet / Great Job!! 🚙👍😎🇺🇸

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I would love to have the standing space that you do😂

I enjoyed your build. Awesome. I like the roof rack will check that out for my 2016 Outback.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@JoAnna-mo2im

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Can you provide a link to the roof rack. There are so many on Amazon. Thanks much! Love all you do. Best of luck!

I Love it 💖💖 its super fun it’s a wonderful experience thank you for sharing 💖

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

I have done a similar build but I used the seat belt connectors as anchors for my bed, I just got a few cheap universal seat belt connectors for dog harnesses and attatched them to my bed. Then its just a matter for clicking them in place when I go camping mode :)

@ChaseChristopher1

4 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing, I’ll probably use that in the future.

FANTASTIC INFORMATION. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!

I like the build, quick simple and easy install. Only issue (bc its me) cut your bolts down man, they are like twice as long as they need to be. I do love the slide out shelves in the back, nice touch.

@ChaseChristopher1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt!

Great job.I would purchase plans as well,That was really well designed.

Awesome conversion!

What a great work there thank you for your video.

I bet you could cut your installation time down by 25% if you shortened your bolts. I’d cut them all down to the longest necessary length so they would all be interchangeable. Also, you might be able to get away with only using two of the bolts that attach to the seat hinge. Quite the inspiring build! I can tell you put a lot of thought into this design. Best outback camper conversion I’ve seen!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

True! Good points, I will likely shorten the bolts in the future. Yes it was a bit of a puzzle to design, thanks for the comment!

Excellent job! Thanks for the idea. Using it!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just bought a 2022 Onyx for the little woman. She is going to F-in' hate that I watched your video! LOL I can hear it now, "Where did my friggin' back seat go?!" Very cool set up.

Its a great set up, very nice

Hey, nice build, few thoughts- the square cover and the small oval tabletop are lose ant might be a hazard during accident. You could use those carabiners to simply attach them so they would not reach front of the car. Also too long bolts. Good luck!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Good observations! Thanks

So awesome! Nice work!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

That's a solid build! I dig it.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Solid video! Well done

@ChaseChristopher1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Ingenious! Well done!

Great job! Super inspirational!

To add to the building interest already there: I would also pay for a blueprint of this build!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interest! Stay tuned.

@mireilledionne218

3 жыл бұрын

I would pay for him to build something similar for my car!

That is a great build!!

love,love,love your build Chase. Thank you for sharing and inspiring more than myself Im sure. Couple questions if u could...What was the first part u started with in the building process? Guessing platform or cubby box and than measuring everything else from that level. Was the platform from one sheet of 4'×8'? And what thickness plywood? Thank you again advance if u have the chance to respond. Maybe get to look u up when Im out west to buy you a 'thank you' beer ...or cup of Joe.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry! I started with the platform and built the cubby, seat and cabinet around that. It was a lot of trial and error. The platform was built with one 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" (I believe) plywood. I hope to have some plans built and available soon! Stay tuned.

Pretty amazing build. Wish I had your wood working talent.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I don't have much talent, just a lot of trial and error.

Nice setup.. well done mang.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a sweet build. Have same car and color! Wish I was better with my woodworking skillz!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! With a little practice I’m sure you could make it happen. Check out the Facebook group in the description to see what other people are creating👍

Perfect‼️ and all is so clean‼️👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Super nice job!! I plan to build one for my Crosstrek. Slight smaller version of course!!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@garyvarner6351

3 жыл бұрын

Jim - Did you get anywhere with this? Just found Chase’s vid and plan to try to translate most of what he did into my 2019 Crosstrek. Just takes patience and some skill building cardboard templates first!

@straps9859

3 жыл бұрын

@@garyvarner6351 I have not started yet. I figure it's a good dead of winter project. I agree, cardboard template is the way to go!!

@straps9859

3 жыл бұрын

I thought one of these profile tools might help. www.amazon.com/dp/B083K2JQ63/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AChOFbJ9SN7YZ

What are the electrical connections that you are undoing from the back seats when you remove them? Beautiful custom build!

Very practical, excellent presentation.

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Very slick design!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic creativity and fabrication!

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Chase came across your channel and was so impressed! Thank you for sharing your build. I saw you had a desk you made. Can you share how you built that and how you install it? Thanks so much. Anais

Love this build out. I've been thinking of a Teardrop, but maybe a conversion like this makes more sense. 🤔 Question though...how difficult would it be to deal with a flat tire?

@ChaseChristopher1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris! I had a similar thought when considering what route to take. Teardrops are awesome but I ultimately decided that the ability to park anywhere and not have to deal with a trailer was important for me. I love having quick and easy mobility while maintaining good gas mileage. I carry the wrench needed to detach the platform if I where to blow a tire. I would unbolt the platform so that I could reach under to retrieve the tire. Another option is to move the spare to the roof rack, then you could also utilize the spare tire compartment for additional internal storage. Take care!