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  @thelittlestgiant17 күн бұрын

  Excellent ideas! Me and my wife also own this van, though we got a custom 4x8 foam mattress that we roll up while driving, then unroll when we’re putting in camper mode. We also have two young girls whose car seats go in the far back, then we store the car seats up front in the driver and shotgun seats during camper-mode time. (So we can fold down the back seats.) It’s a bit snug with two adults and two little ones in the 4x8 sleeping space, but I’m starting to consider (especially when the girls get a bit bigger) reclining the front seats to use kid beds and storing their car seats outside the van.

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  @roguerunner712117 күн бұрын

  Thank you for sharing your comments and experiences! We love to hear how you are enjoying your Carnival and accommodating the whole family. Happy camping!

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  @Olly.sunshine28 күн бұрын

  Hello

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  @jennymckean1841Ай бұрын

  What size are the two Lahti bins?

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  @roguerunner712126 күн бұрын

  Thanks for viewing and reaching out - large one 30" x 15" small one 12" x 12" collapsible - they fit perfect!

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  @roguerunner712126 күн бұрын

  Thanks for viewing and reaching out - large one 30" x 15" small one 12" x 12" collapsible - they fit perfect!

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  @euartista2 ай бұрын

  Can you please share location? Beautiful and peaceful place.

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  @roguerunner71212 ай бұрын

  Thank you for viewing my Rogue Runner video, location is in Long Point Provincial Park and London Ontario Canada... area surrounded by 3 of the famous Huron, Erie and Ontario Great Lakes... "just perfect!"

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  @Hchris1013 ай бұрын

  Car 🚗

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  @Muslimheros7863 ай бұрын

  Share your contact info

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  @tonyLA243 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the video, the lounge chair idea for a bed frame is a game changer. This is a real no-build setup.

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  @roguerunner71213 ай бұрын

  Thank you for watching and your comments!

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  @robertanderson3503 ай бұрын

  Thanks, I was wondering how often animals try to get past the screens?

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  @roguerunner71213 ай бұрын

  We have not experienced this problem to date. The great thing with the window screens is you can adjust the window opening as needed if animals are a concern where you are camping. Another great option for window coverage is the "Roadie" which is displayed on the Nissan Rogue in my "SUV Camping Simplified" video. I will soon be posting another video displaying the "Roadie" on the Kia Carnival.. Thanks for watching!

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  @robertanderson3503 ай бұрын

  @roguerunner7121 Thanks! Took the Carnival for a test ride and liked it and in my research ended up seeing this video. Now I see it's possible to do some overnights in one. Looking fwd to watching your other posts. Thanks again.

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  @roguerunner71213 ай бұрын

  Thank you Robert, we love our Carnival and the flexibility it offers, more videos to come!

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  @StaceyIsles4 ай бұрын

  Good video, like the visor

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  @angelgirldebbiejo4 ай бұрын

  Toyota Sienna has one with the roof that goes up for more room.

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Good info, thanks

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  @lepro-uu4jt4 ай бұрын

  how do you eat when it rains outside ???

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  You can still sit inside van quite comfortably, future video will show how we hook awning off roof, we also take a easy to setup outdoor folding picnic shelter... basically the same as if tent or trailer camping without having to put away wet gear....

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Also, if you are travelling alone, you can easily use one lounger with a single mattress and leave one of the back seats up to sit on with room for a small table. I hope to show this setup in a future video.

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  @Petelaosound4 ай бұрын

  This is so cool 🆒

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Thank you for watching and commenting!

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  @Petelaosound4 ай бұрын

  @@roguerunner7121 you’re welcome n I’m doing it almost like you when I get it. Looking at 2022 kia carnival 🎡. I travel to festivals promoting my cooking sauces so this will work for me cause I will put some cooler in there and will sleep in it No need hotel now. Thanks again

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  If you are travelling alone, you can easily use one lounger with a single mattress and leave one of the back seats up to sit on with room for a small table. I hope to show this setup in a future video.

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  @Petelaosound4 ай бұрын

  Very nice thank you

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  @timlast37374 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the video! You mentioned that there are two levels in the back of the Carnival once you stow the 3rd row seats and remove the 2nd row seats. How much taller is the level where the 3rd row seats are stowed than the rest of the back? Would you say it’s less than 1 inch or more than that? If you have a precise measurement, that’d be a huge help! Thanks.

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  I think it is about 1 1/2" to 2", you could level the front level easily as well with a mat that thick... also the first front level is about 6' long, in the one slide I show the trailside mattress fitting in that front area nicely 6' x 4' without the loungers, the loungers give you the storage space underneath enjoy! Thank you for viewing!

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  @timlast37374 ай бұрын

  Thanks so much your response! I have a couple more questions for you: 1) Within each level in the back of the van, is the floor perfectly level? For example, for the front level that is about 6’ long, is there any variation in the floor’s height, or is it perfectly flat and level? 2) For the front level, did you measure the 6’ length with the two front seats pulled as far forward towards the windshield, or were those front seats pulled back a bit? Thanks again!

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Hi Tim, I just posted a video on my channel showing the middle section seats removed as it appears hard to post pictures on KZread. The one picture shows the Trailside camping mat we utilize - 6'x4'x3". It fits nicely in the front area with the Front seats fully back. You will see the middle seat mechanisms (fairly flush) in the additional picture with the carpet and rubber underlay. In my opinion this area is very level. When the loungers are in, they sit somewhat forward as the center console protrudes backwards into the back area. However, as shown in my first video they still fit nicely in the front section. The area at far back with the rear seats folded in is slanted downward slightly from the back forward so it is not completely level. KIA Carnival (2023) MPV Simplified Camper Conversion - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5ylztajlamuaNI.html

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  @timlast37374 ай бұрын

  Wow, thanks so much for posting that new video! I’m so grateful to you for your descriptions of the two levels also. I’m planning to rent a Kia Carnival to camp in on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota. We have a local Kia dealership, but they don’t have any Kia Carnivals in stock, so I can’t go and see what it looks like in person before the trip. As a result, I’ve been trying to find videos and posts online that will help me to figure out how to get a flat sleeping surface on the floor of the van. Your videos and descriptions were easily the most helpful I’ve found. Thanks again!

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Thanks Tim, enjoy your camping in the Carnival, have a great time!

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  @StaceyIsles5 ай бұрын

  T TIME

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  @jjc23235 ай бұрын

  Thanks for showing. 2024 loa telluride here

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  @roguerunner71215 ай бұрын

  Thanks for viewing and commenting, much appreciated RR

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  @StaceyIsles5 ай бұрын

  Is this comfortable to do in the winter too? Have you tried that?

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  @jeanszeto8737 ай бұрын

  This is so appreciated! Thank you from Brisbane, Australia :)

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  @roguerunner71216 ай бұрын

  Brisbane! Thank you for reaching back! Happy camping, we really love the Carnival and simplified camping..

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  I just posted a video on my channel showing the middle section seats removed as it appears hard to post pictures on KZread. The one picture shows the Trailside camping mat we utilize - 6'x4'x3". It fits nicely in the front area with the Front seats fully back. You will see the middle seat mechanisms (fairly flush) in the additional picture with the carpet and rubber underlay. In my opinion this area is very level. When the loungers are in, they sit somewhat forward as the center console protrudes backwards into the back area. However, as shown in my first video they still fit nicely in the front section. The area at far back with the rear seats folded in is slanted downward slightly from the back forward so it is not completely level. KIA Carnival (2023) MPV Simplified Camper Conversion - kzread.info/dash/bejne/k5ylztajlamuaNI.html

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  @brianrollins32458 ай бұрын

  nice setup. Can you sit on the bed without head touching the roof?

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  @roguerunner71218 ай бұрын

  Yes with room to spare, and I am 6' tall. You can also sit on the bed beside the side doors (open or closed) in a seated position facing out comfortably. This makes it easy to put on shoes and to enter or exit the van. If you are travelling alone, the single bed setup is a great option as you have a back seat with plenty of floor space. I plan to post these setups soon. Thank you for your comments and for watching my channel.

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  @brianrollins32458 ай бұрын

  @@roguerunner7121 thanks, I will be travelling solo for mostly weeks at a time with occasional longer road trips. I prefer the car like handling and flexibility of the Kia so it’s good to know this option might work..

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  @J.D.Vision8 ай бұрын

  We're you able to transfer the roof setup from your Rouge to the Carnival? I'm personally thinking of buying a Carnival for part-time living with Health Clubs, and Hotels/Motels. I am looking for an SX, SX prestige, with sunroof access for the Unicamp camper add-on if I decide to go that route. That limo style high roof Carnival they sell only in South Korea looks awesome, but it's a bit pricey & might be a pain to import. 🤷

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  @roguerunner71218 ай бұрын

  Sounds like a great plan! We have the Canadian LX model which allows you to remove the middle seats, but unfortunately does not come with the roof rails for the cargo bin. I believe in the US the model configurations are different. We have the Napier bonnet/tent for the back tailgate which can open the sleeping area up if needed. Having the cargo bin on the back trailer hitch, along with the Lahti storage bins in back and underbed storage space (as shown) are working well for us for storage purposes. Good luck with your plans!

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  @Sofiesue8 ай бұрын

  Nice video. I’ve been researching Kia carnivals for future van camping and long road trips. The lounge chairs for bed frame is a good idea. 😊

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  @roguerunner71218 ай бұрын

  Thank you for the feedback, we are very happy with our Carnival!

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  @nwlady18448 ай бұрын

  excellent video... thank you for the details and problem solving

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  @roguerunner71218 ай бұрын

  Thank you for watching and your positive comments! Just back from couple nights camping, it is awesome!

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  @bubbalo33889 ай бұрын

  If that 3rd row is easy to remove with just a few bolts, maybe remove them and it would give you a ton of storage space instead of the seats taking it up. Cut out a board to cover the well space and can flip up to access it. May be a little more than you are willing to do but just a possible idea.

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  Thank you for your thoughts. For us we like to have the seats available and with the under bed frame and Lahti bins manage storage nicely. There is a youtube video showing the back seat physical removals for the Carnival. Off camping today, we really love it! - thank you!

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  @sarapanzarella979 ай бұрын

  Thanks for sharing! I wish in the US we had more options like in europe for vehicles made to camp in that were for simple camping, no bathroom/kitchens. Having given up on that or convincing my husband to convert a van to what I want 😂, we got a Carnival a couple months ago. Have you ever tried any of the tents that attach to the back of SUVs?

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  @sarapanzarella979 ай бұрын

  As I finished writing the question another one of your videos started playing - do you still like your Napier tent?

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  Thank you for your feedback! The Napier tent we originally owned was not big enough for the Carnival (it fit on our Rogue). We have purchased the bigger size (Model 61500) but have not yet tried it out. To be honest there is so much space in the Carnival we're not sure we will need it - however, it would help with air circulation (if you do not have any screens to cover your windows). Thanks again for watching my videos and I hope they gave you some good ideas. I plan to post some more videos soon to show some other cool things and bedding configurations. Hope you enjoy simplified camping in your Carnival!

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  @roguerunner71214 ай бұрын

  Thank you for viewing and responding. We have the larger Napier Bonnet for the Carnival tailgate a size up than the one we had for the Rogue and have not used it yet. We have not tried the full tent attachments, however we do pack a pop up tent with us in the event we need more. We love the Carnival and just returned from a trip to Jekyll Island - Just Perfect!

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  @jspeedadventures9 ай бұрын

  This is great, you have some fantastic ideas here. I currently use my Ram 1500 with 6.5 bed and Leer topper to truck bed camp and am considering trading for the Carnival. I would have more room and easier access to everything while on the road. If I go ahead I will definitely steal some of your plans.

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  Thank you for your great feedback! I hope to be posting more configurations/ideas soon, there is so many options and single as well as double bed configurations... reach out anytime...

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  @doesntmatter26159 ай бұрын

  Not sure if you know this - once you put away/Stowe the 3rd row seats, you need to flip the flaps up so you have a smooth surface. These flippable flaps are located at the very top edge of those seats on the back side, that run the entire width of the seats. They have velcro so they won’t dangle when the seats are upright.

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  Thank you, we'll check this out!

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  @doesntmatter26159 ай бұрын

  This is what I’m talking about: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i4yCxZOcadydeLA.html

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  Just perfect! The flaps work great!

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  @ecovango667510 ай бұрын

  What a great set up! Do you have the link for those patio lounge chairs you got at Wayfare?

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Thank you! www.wayfair.ca/outdoor/pdp/lark-manor-alizay-745-long-reclining-single-chaise-c009194893.html#7mqou42c6ax-0

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  @StacieFlowers10 ай бұрын

  I’m going camping next month in my carnival and can’t wait.

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Have a great time and thanks for watching my video!

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  @mueckenhoeffer10 ай бұрын

  Now that is just something else! Thanks for sharing!

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Thank you for watching and for your reply!

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  @StaceyIsles10 ай бұрын

  Great video, just perfect! Lots of interesting ideas for simple camping experiences

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Thank you Mark, it has been great!

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  @CarsWithSteve10 ай бұрын

  Great ideas on how to convert this to a camper!

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it!

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  @user-wz6kw2sz6v10 ай бұрын

  Looks like a great setup for campers, hunters and fisherman!!!

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  @Slermy11 ай бұрын

  This is so cool, thanks for sharing!

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  @roguerunner712110 ай бұрын

  Glad you liked it

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  @jeffjacobs7638 Жыл бұрын

  Nice video.

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  @fazlerobi Жыл бұрын

  Thank you so much for making this video. Funny enough I plan on buying the same car to live in for a year and you gave me the exact model make I'm buying as well as a camping tutorial. Thank you so much man.

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  @roguerunner7121 Жыл бұрын

  Have a great adventure Fazle, the Rogue is a perfect vehicle! Thanks!

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  We just posted our first Kia Carnival build, the perfect vehicle for a build.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2xpxqOYmbjWfqg.html Or search in youtube: "KIA Carnival (2023) MPV Simplified Camper Conversion"

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  We hope your Rogue adventure is going well...

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  @Dixiered03 Жыл бұрын

  I’d really love to see your inside setup

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  @roguerunner7121 Жыл бұрын

  Hi Lynn, I assume you have seen the original video. We slept last night through a rain storm so comfortably with the Opolar rechargeable fan going, it was perfect, so comfortable! I posted my first SUV camping made simple at kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6SoyrRvoae0mLw.html ... Or search - "SUV Camping Simplified - Rogue Runner" on KZread. Thanks for responding!

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  @Olly.sunshine Жыл бұрын

  We got a Rogue too. What mattress you using?

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  @roguerunner7121 Жыл бұрын

  Perfect self inflating matress, it is sometimes referred to as the Trail Rest, however "Trailside" is written on the matress and packaging...

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  @roguerunner7121 Жыл бұрын

  kzread.info/dash/bejne/a6SoyrRvoae0mLw.html

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  @jaredbryant8297 Жыл бұрын

  Beautiful!

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  @jaredbryant8297 Жыл бұрын

  Please keep posting, just found this channel. My wife and I have a rogue and our looking to create a small camper setup. Great ideas!

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  @roguerunner7121 Жыл бұрын

  Thanks Jared, Happy Camping!! Mark and Deb

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  @StaceyIsles Жыл бұрын

  Lovely Nice day for camping 🏕

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  @wipawatsonFLrealtor2 жыл бұрын

  Does the battery not drained when you have the hatchback open for air flow?

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  @roguerunner71212 жыл бұрын

  On the 2018 Nissan Rogue SV model you do not have this issue, it is important to have all lights and controls in the off position or setting. We use small small push on lights within cabin for light. In this model there is no need to use the back hatch latch caribiner trick used to control lights on other models.

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  @fredf90412 жыл бұрын

  What you do when it’s like 80 degrees at night

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  @roguerunner71212 жыл бұрын

  Basically it is the same experience as tent camping. However, we have found that since you are higher off the ground with side and back window open, you have great cross ventilation. In addition, we use the Opolar rechargeable fan bungied up high for great air flow. The setup of SUV camping is minutes to arrange and so versatile, it is so convenient and cozy!

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  @katemccarty14202 жыл бұрын

  Unleval

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  @goofyfuhh58772 жыл бұрын

  Cool I don’t see that setup with the board in the back being very level how comfortable is sleeping in it ?

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  @roguerunner71212 жыл бұрын

  It is perfect! You don't notice it at all, especially with the trailrest mattress slipped inside a double wide sleeping bag or without bag over. We love it and sleep very comfortably...

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  @karent31642 жыл бұрын

  Love it! Enjoy all your camping 🏕 journey

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  @travelffeine2 жыл бұрын

  Great video! I liked the tips for using magnets to help keep the window covers in place. You have a very cozy-looking set-up, happy adventuring!

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  @roguerunner71219 ай бұрын

  We just posted our first Carnival build, the perfect vehicle for a build.. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q2xpxqOYmbjWfqg.html Or search in youtube: "KIA Carnival (2023) MPV Simplified Camper Conversion"

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  @OffGridAdventure2 жыл бұрын

  Hi, what kind of suv is this? Maybe a Suburu? I didn’t see the details in the video description. Great job sharing your camper.

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  @goofyfuhh58772 жыл бұрын

  Nissan Rogue

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  @ItsEricVenzon2 жыл бұрын

  Thanks for the view on my video! And i love the channel name! Definitely has a ring to it.