A STEALTHY and Unique SUV Camping Setup! (How to Live in an SUV)

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10 ай бұрын

In this video we meet up with Graham, an anthropologist who camps in his 2012 Ford Flex. Graham is an anthropologist who works with and advocates for people who live in their vehicles.
► Check out Graham's project, the National Vehicle Residency Collective, here: vehicleresidency.org/
► And they're on Facebook here: / nvrcgroup
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► Adventure Know-How: adventureknowhow.com/
► The SUV RVing Website: suvrving.com/
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GRAHAM'S GEAR
NOTE: These are all affiliate links where applicable.
** REI camp mattress: www.rei.com/product/190511/ze...
** Down comforter blanket: shopgogear.com/products/down-...
** USB swamp cooler: www.walmart.com/ip/Arctic-Air...
** Hulkman jump starter: amzn.to/3Edh0MQ
** Home Depot metal shelf bed frame: www.homedepot.com/p/Honey-Can... (Graham's Note: "I couldn't find the right height, I believe the one I had during the video was 14" tall")
** 5 gallon tan water jug: amzn.to/3OVFIWS
** Jug pump and filter: amzn.to/3PnJ3jb
** Small green sprayer dishwasher: amzn.to/3stdXgO
** Iceco Go 20 fridge: amzn.to/45Knsqs
** Milkaid lactase enzyme drops: amzn.to/3YSXy1x
** 300-watt water boiler: amzn.to/3QXXV96
** Bluetti power station: amzn.to/3QQPxYR
** Solar panels: amzn.to/45MBK9M (These are similar to what Graham has)
** Koolatron 12-volt battery saver: amzn.to/3YSYaUT
** Abadab elastic fasteners: www.abadab.co/
** Coleman Octagon 98 tent: amzn.to/3KW0CUP
** TripTips collapsing toilet: amzn.to/3OSOoND
** Emergency radio: amzn.to/3sz2xrN
** Steering wheel desk: amzn.to/3Pekaq0
** Viofo dash cam: amzn.to/45FCAFk
** Stainless steel 1 gallon jug with cover: amzn.to/3OOhldP
** Butane/propane stove: amzn.to/3qO6CrM
** Window screens/covers: amzn.to/3QX329w
** Sun roof screen: amzn.to/3QSAHkr
** Mirrored reading glasses: amzn.to/3sooWbf
** Blade fan: amzn.to/3qP9IMg
** Magnetic Bluetooth speakers: amzn.to/44m3pNH (Note that these are the closest I could find. The actual ones that Graham uses are the Sylvania TWS Speakers, but these don’t appear to be for sale anymore.)
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
** SUV RVing the Book: amzn.to/2SUrtme (Affiliate link)
** The blog: suvrving.com
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other KZfaq channel: / tenkaraaddict
#adventure #travel #camping

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@SUVRVing 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out the National Vehicle Residency Collective here: vehicleresidency.org/. Here's their Facebook group, too: facebook.com/groups/nvrcgroup. And be sure to check the video subscription for links to all of the cool gadgets and gear that Graham showed us. Also, sorry this video was a few hours late. It was done and ready to go last night, but I guess I forgot to schedule it to go live automatically this morning. Oops 🤷‍♂ -Tristan

@EileenMRyan 7 ай бұрын

Nice lactose free milk tip!!!!

@EileenMRyan 7 ай бұрын

Hey, can you give us a link to those mirror, glasses, mirror, glasses that let you not treat your neck and whatever you’re using your phone laying down.

@LJ-jq8og 10 ай бұрын

SUGGESTION: for males, a tropicana bottle with its wide mouth is actually easier and safer to use than the hospital urination things... As you do not spill and they are super secure when you close them and they hold a lot 💪

@maryjflanagan1922 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Will keep in mind for guests.

@Tyler-ug1hs 3 ай бұрын

I need a smaller opening 😊

@LJ-jq8og 3 ай бұрын

@@Tyler-ug1hs No prob 😊

@onoT-n6c 2 ай бұрын

Yes and I add some hydrogen peroxide and a dash of dishwashing liquid to manage the smell and dump daily.

@Globetrotter-1 Ай бұрын

Anyone too lazy to get out of the vehicle to piss needs serious therapy.

@shonda___ 9 ай бұрын

Just got back from 14 state 6200 mile trip in my 2015 ford flex. Me and my🐶 visited the last 11 states that I needed to make 48 (except Hawaii and Alaska… maybe someday). I used plywood wrapped in king size sheets (that we no longer used) with a few old towels rolled up to help with leveling out the bed. 3 thrifted yoga mats and a new 4” memory foam trifold mattress. We did exceptionally well. I had my bed behind the drivers side and used the passenger seat to sit in and keep my bucket “if ya know u know” in the passenger floorboard. Moved my 🐶 bed (the front passenger seat) up as far as it would go and it was plenty spacious to do any business in emergency. Behind the 2nd row passenger seat I put my clothes that I packed in cubes for easy access. I had my shower bag ready to go at all times. And over the “stowed” 3rd row passenger seat I had my 12v cooler (which plugged into my car while driving and into my Rockpals 350 power bank at night). I used bungee cords to keep all my window covers up on the ceiling of the car. My floorboard behind drivers seat had all my cooking supplies and chair/table. Oh and my food was back on the cooler area. Nothing outside the car so it was super stealthy. Dark tint helps too. Hope this helps any other Flex campers. lol.

@nor-cal-meech5686 10 ай бұрын

Love this guy! That is much needed work that he is doing! God bless him🙏

@jessiehead6525 10 ай бұрын

That was WAY cool!! Good job, Tristan for making a video on this guy and showcasing his organization. Not to mention the great SUV setup he has. I got so many helpful tips from it.

@michaeltellurian825 10 ай бұрын

Wow! That was quite a presentation! I was just think a few days ago about rights of people who are nomads and live out of their vehicles. The idea that only people who own property---or pay someone who owns property---have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is wrong. Human beings have the right to live without having to pay someone for that right.

@janewardguaraldi7975 9 ай бұрын

Who knew that there are people out there working to advocate vehicle dwellers? You come across such interesting people.

@DeerheartStudioArts 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing this guys “rig” and sharing the existence of his work and organization. 🦌💌❤️🚙

@dianeschmiane 10 ай бұрын

Okay those glasses for looking at the phone were pure gold! Lots of great ideas, thanks for the tour… 😊

@bridgetmuehlberger5141 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Very interesting to know an advocacy group like this exists. I suspect we’ll see more and more legislation introduced as the needs of vehicle dwellers continue to increase. Cool stuff! 😊

@TwilightedForever1 10 ай бұрын

Instead of waiting for lawmakers to introduce new legislation, why not just amend and UPDATE already existing laws to help the populace with proper, affordable housing so that they aren't forced into a life of living in their cars??

@Flowerchild778 5 ай бұрын

@@TwilightedForever1 seems like immigrants are getting the housing as they cross borders

@dianespears6057 10 ай бұрын

Always enjoy the rig tours. Thanks for the effort in connecting and filming. Just one more thing - You were right; he has lots of interesting gear.

@billbeck47 10 ай бұрын

WHO WAS RIGHT???

@suzied5921 10 ай бұрын

I know someone who is living in their car and this video has valuable info that I will pass on. Living in a car, residing in Maine and finding a safe place to park can be a challenge. Thnks

@daynadiggle8169 10 ай бұрын

Not really . They are shrinking the size of products as we speak . The Tropicana bottle went from 64 oz. to 52 oz. I was camping recently and found this out the hard way . I drink a lot of beer so you know where I'm coming from . When the bottle got full I wasn't done yet and had to use the window . Very embarrassing in the Publix parking lot .

@wildeescape 10 ай бұрын

Sweet build, and thanks for being an advocate, too! That's awesome and something many of us will look into. Safe travels!

@susans8539 10 ай бұрын

What an interesting set up. This gentleman had really unique ways of living stealthy. Thanks again Tristan.😊

@michaelnasser8697 10 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 Flex and love it. Haven’t tried sleeping in it yet, but it was nice to finally see someone who does it. Not many video’s of one set up to sleep in.

@sierraseb3311 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting. Glad you found him to interview out of all the people attending the RTR.

@louisepotier2784 10 ай бұрын

Great tips! I like the fact there is an advocacy group. Thanks for the tour, Tristan. Have a great day! 🙂

@annieyahu676 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for Sharing ❤ It's always nice to see what ideas others have come up with to make things more efficient and comfortable. Love and blessings 😊

@kelliesmith4068 5 ай бұрын

GREAT informational video! How have I not heard of this until now? I have been watching vehicle dweller vids for several years & this is the 1st time I've heard of them! TY, TY! Love his zest for life!

@lindamartin2045 10 ай бұрын

Very nice guys! Lots of good tips. For my collapsing toilet, think I'll paint the starting point with fluorescent paint. In low light the "a" is difficult to see. 👍👍Take care .

@joanies6778 8 ай бұрын

I have a single wind deflector over my sunroof. I took a $4 gutter guard with mesh from Home Depot and cut it to fit the sunroof opening so I can vent at night. I put it in place from the inside and the wind deflector protects the opening in case it rains, but allows air, and keeps the bugs out.

@ericmcdurmon8000 10 ай бұрын

Seth Rogen sleeps in a flex…. Everytime I heard him laugh it sounded like Seth.

@micki777 6 ай бұрын

Guys always have the coolest stuff lol - great video and ideas!

@charliejg 10 ай бұрын

I've been researching vehicles as well. I want something I can drive to a trailhead the night before I want to do a hike, sleep overnight and get up before sunrise to hit the trail. I don't need off-road, just light dirt road and sloppy weather capable. That of course means all-wheel drive which is why in addition to its roominess, the Flex hit my radar. The only big downside I see is the gas mileage. It's really not very economical to drive. So, my search continues!! Thanks for the tour of your cool Flex!!

@Mauitaoist 10 ай бұрын

Thank you I support your work with the vehicle residency

@amynelson9362 10 ай бұрын

What a lot of cool gadgets! And it's interesting that's there is a vehicle residency collective. I'd imagine there are more and more people living either part-time or fulltime in their vehicles for lots of various reasons.

@justmeandmystove 6 ай бұрын

Wer'nt the Borg also a collective?

@angel444ful 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Tristen! A lot of great information. Very much appreciated 😊

@samshepperrd 10 ай бұрын

0:28. Cool tent in the background there. I've wondered how one of those Flexes would work as a camper. They look roomy and the big doors have lots of advantages I'm sure. More stealthy than a minivan. I think I'd cut plywood to fit a floor to that no build build. Regarding the "unremovable" back seats. Angle grinder. $20 at harbor freight. Another $5 for some ceramic blades. Cuts anything but diamond. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

@jss27560 10 ай бұрын

One advantage of a minivan is you see them everywhere while the Flex is not so much at least where I live.

@ReneeWalker69 10 ай бұрын

I like this guy! and would love to work with him. i work in Insurance but see the need for a better acceptance and sustainabillity.

@sayuzmoonlight916 6 ай бұрын

Good for you! Yup, we have right to how we live. Just giving penalty ticket away for a living space is a serious discrimination.Great work you are doing!

@cowboyscoffee 10 ай бұрын

Wow he talks super fast will have to rewatch. Super interesing

@gingersnapjudy 5 ай бұрын

I played it at 75% speed. Playing at "normal" speed was giving me anxiety. I probably could play at 50% without much distortion! 🤣 🤣

@makellyjt 10 ай бұрын

Great job!! Thank you for your effort!! Love your vehicle.

@jss27560 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyable as always. More ideas on how to set up my vehicle to live in it.

@rustykatt3870 10 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks! Graham has a ton of smart ideas. Have a great day all.

@debbie2027 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE these videos ... so helpful for my week long stealth camping trips .... APPRECIATE YOU !

@susanshaver912 10 ай бұрын

Some great ideas! Love those glasses.

@HoneyandMe 10 ай бұрын

Excellent no build! Lots of great ideas I can use! We must have run into the same vendor! I bought those Abadabs for all the men on my Christmas list a few years ago! They're great!

@RLeeVanCamps 10 ай бұрын

He does good work. Gets a lot of things in a small space. Nice interview😊

@pollenhead 10 ай бұрын

Always great to learn from other's experience. Thanks for the info.

@lindamartin2045 10 ай бұрын

Very nice, guys! Lots of good tips. At oneour point I thought about the largest dog bed for my small car. I have one of those collapsing toilets. Keep thinking I'll put fl

@jessiehead6525 10 ай бұрын

Hey! I was just looking at dog beds this afternoon, to provide a good spot for my dog, and then I thought, hmmm….2 of the big ones would fit MY space perfectly…!!! The flat ones made by Kong are super sturdy, moisture resistant, and cushy. Maybe we’ll start a trend!! LOL!

@mikedw9041 2 ай бұрын

Incredibly informative. I found myself pausing it and taking notes.

@gailjohnson6670 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. Lots of information and tips. Blessings to you.

@inkstickart 10 ай бұрын

I just replaced my old fridge which was to big with a 20 q icego which he has here, it came in yesterday . I’m glad he likes it! Whew 😂

@freedomdove 10 ай бұрын

I have one of those sunroof screens. It's nice. I also can't sit up fully on my bed but it's worth the hassle to have the storage space underneath.

@jackiejeffries308 8 ай бұрын

Very organized so many good ideas small things that really work.

@christinerolle3876 10 ай бұрын

2 thumbs up !! Thank u for sharing and this is very helpful lots of great ideas.❤❤😊 Great Job !@

@kapirk2244 8 ай бұрын

Wow!! I love the tips h gave, especially the lactose drops! Eye opener!

@Toeslam10 3 ай бұрын

Excellent posting, Excellent Flex, I own a 2017 Limited w/ecoboost, it's my 2nd Flex! Your Flex camping 🏕 video is a real inspiration to get out there and go cross country, but I'll start simi locally and try out some of the recommendations posted here! 👍🏾

@mattwkendall 10 ай бұрын

Great info!!! Thinking the floating quarry stone may be hazardous; deadly projectile during an accident.

@nigahiga878 9 ай бұрын

i wish i was as happy/enthusiastic as this guy

@danielsayger4872 7 ай бұрын

Excellent build and I love your ideas and energy. 😎

@justLori530 6 ай бұрын

so many neat gadgets! thanks for sharing.

@artboymoy 11 күн бұрын

Neat. Interesting to see how some people live. There should be no shame in it if that's what they have to do or choose to do, so the advocacy is appreciated. I was just looking at making my Rav4 a camper to do a little bit of traveling and figured I could save on hotel and campgrounds. Just getting ideas.

@lovingatlanta 10 ай бұрын

👍🤩⭐️💝Wow. Terrific ideas, gadgets and tools. Thank you for sharing. 💝

@JamesGreenier 10 ай бұрын

Amazing tips!

@DeerheartStudioArts 10 ай бұрын

luv the guy’s practical gadgets 🦌💌❤️🚙

@funzeevanzee 10 ай бұрын

Great setup.

@emilymorataya5369 10 ай бұрын

Awesome!❤

@christianpilon747 5 ай бұрын

Excellent

@kjsgarden 10 ай бұрын

I want some of those mirror glasses!!! Very cool! 😅❤

@LJ-jq8og 10 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT VIDEO 💪🙏

@russelljenkins4660 2 ай бұрын

Gotta love you Americans You think of everything 😊

@briancollins3177 5 ай бұрын

Ha! I was scrolling down through various videos of SUV camper builds and I see this guy that looks like Graham P. then notice that the SUV is a Flex which is what Graham drives,... clicked on the video,....and it is indeed Graham! Curious to see what Ideas you have Graham. Brian C here,...we met in Quartzite at the RTR two years ago.

@richardplunk3910 7 ай бұрын

can you do a hike around butte national monument please, looks like a fantastic place

@putindead2406 10 ай бұрын

Ford Flex wery popular car for home 4x4 .interestingly setup 👍

@richard_n 10 ай бұрын

A great setup. If you are over 6 foot like I am, there aren't as many options for car camping since you need a long enough space to stretch out.

@oscarinacan 10 ай бұрын

Minivans are the best

@OspreyFlyer 10 ай бұрын

Agree. You see these tiny women in small vehicles. They have lots of room with head space! I'm 6-2 and need a little more than my height to sleep behind front row.

@FredPerryUSA Ай бұрын

I had to bail after a few minutes. My ears were bleeding! LOL

@LJ-jq8og 10 ай бұрын

GRAHAM👋. Can you provide the name or and brand of those cool mirror glasses you have ⁉ THANK YOU 🙏

@harshitsingh7815 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤😊 very nice channel 👏👏

@dixielambrecht7009 10 ай бұрын

You were late this morning Tristan; was starting to get worried. Very smart build.

@RicG. 10 ай бұрын

Yep - I can normally set my clock to Tristan's Saturday morning videos - 8:00 a.m. CT. 😎

@DeerheartStudioArts 10 ай бұрын

He doesn’t have to post any certain time but you let him know your vids are a highlight for viewer.

@LTBRAD06 10 ай бұрын

Vry insightful dude can certainly ramble 😅

@trungpham9763 3 ай бұрын

I’m trying 2 buy the flex next month b/c of cargo space 👌🏻

@LDR1100RS 10 ай бұрын

I've always thought a Flex would work well for car camping. Not the best ground clearance, but if you're cautious...

@roe1783 7 ай бұрын

3rd row seat can come out but that bar is a structural bar and needs to be replaced with something similar. I have myself set up in a 2019 Flex Limited.

@WanderingWithWanda 10 ай бұрын

Where can we get those cool little bungee abadaba things? 👍🏼

@janiceconnett3192 10 ай бұрын

You can get lactaid caplets that don't have to be refrigerated. I used for cheese but drink almond milk.

@kleerogers 5 ай бұрын

ADHD to the Max, what a character!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@acejace00 10 ай бұрын

snacky doodles, nice!

@MickAstoria 10 ай бұрын

Did this guy have Amazon prime and maybe spend too much time reading Amazon? Some good tips 😂

@susanavenir 10 ай бұрын

Those glasses!!!!

@michellehill5064 10 ай бұрын

RTR 2023 ❤🎉

@MickAstoria 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Working on my will. I'm 54 today TMI? Anyway, I'm interested in adding HOWA but not interested in non profits that really don't do anything. Any you could recommend?

@gettingintrospective 3 ай бұрын

Does anyone know how to find something like the koolatron, but set up to an always-on fuse? I'm steath in a subcompact hatchback, so having access to more battery power without draining my car battery would be a game changer.

@daynadiggle8169 10 ай бұрын

Youve got SO MUCH junk food on board I have officially named your rig The Sugar Shack . Hope you dont mind . Your new friend Dayna .

@BalthazarMyrrh70 6 ай бұрын

Honeycomb hideout😅

@tammicox3116 6 ай бұрын

The term Rad needs a come back

@godevarcooper9366 10 ай бұрын

32:33 - organization information

@user-ln2ub7bf9q 10 ай бұрын

Hello, My wife and I are from wisconsin and coming out west for our fourth time backpack. I am personally curious if you have ever hiked the face trail at table mountain, Versus going up jackass pass. Which do you think is harder.

@kristinegoodman7534 10 ай бұрын

Are you talking about the Winds? I was just at JackAss pass on Friday morning. It was the easiest part of the trip. The Winds are very technical overall but JackAss pass was not hard - at least for our group.

@robertsurtees4380 10 ай бұрын

I just went up Face to Table Mountain a couple of weeks ago. Haven't done Jackass so can't compare, but Face is plenty difficult. Nuthin' but up. Went up Face and down North / Huckleberry trail. Plenty of water on Huckleberry, none on Face. The big reveal at the top is well worth the hike. Check the weather / trail conditions. I hear there has already been snow.

@kbeautician 10 ай бұрын

Bed first. How vehicle life videos should be done!

@NoNo-es1yc 2 ай бұрын

Laugh is straight Seth rogan

@jwagnermail 10 ай бұрын

Super super ... sketchy. The problem with all these "no build-builds" is that nothing is bolted down to the floor in the back. In case of an accident, or a roll-over, everything in the back will start flying around. That box with the solar gen in the back will be hurling forward toward the back of your head. Will it happen? Probably not. Should you build better so it will not smash you in an accident? Probably should.

@freedomdove 10 ай бұрын

Did you watch the whole video? Toward the end he shows how that box and platform are secured.

@j.me.0311 7 ай бұрын

👍👍Sunroof screen!

@jennpindell9760 9 ай бұрын

What is that cord bungee called? Abi dab? Id love to get some of those

@Mook1639B 8 ай бұрын

If you look at it closely, or pause the video, you should be able to make them up. I'm going to give it a try!

@michaelm7 9 күн бұрын

swamp cooler info not listed

@nickievers4657 10 ай бұрын

I own a ford flex and I removed my 2nd and 3rd row seats. I spend a lot more time in there because of how much head room I have.

@jr.6199 6 ай бұрын

As a former advocate worker on the access to public lands issues, we need more education on the matter. No one cares much whether you sleep in your vehicle, they care where you park it. So just like the tiny home movement, you need to afford the infrastructure of the land you live on. The gas tax does not pay for the systems to provide clean water, sewer, trash removal, etc. We rely on land owners who pay for that infrastructure. If you can educate me further or disagree, please support your opinions. I think that was the bigger story to discuss with this anthropologist /advocate, we've seen the other content many times before and we need to now show land owners how we will pay for our keep.