Car Camper Conversion Under 100 Dollars

Car Camper Conversion Under 100 Dollars | Subaru Outback Tour

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Hey Pretty Smiling People. We are Tyler & Paige Johnson! We have a super sweet pupper named Coffee-Bean who travels with us Most of the time (He has quite a busy schedule as well) We eloped to Colorado last year and it was the best decision we’ve ever made! Ever since we got hitched, we’ve relentlessly pursued our goals of comfortable sustainable travel (A.K.A. Vanlife) by building a van and a profitable photography business together.
This particular video has been a loooong time coming! We have been traveling in this 2004 Subaru Outback, together for more than one and a half years and now we can Finally show you how we make it all work. This video is pretty basic and there’s so much more that goes into long term travel with a vehicle like this. If you want more videos showing our day to day activities in the soobe, leave a like and tell us what you want to see in the next video!
Soon we will be upgrading to a Ram Promaster van, so our life on the road can be more comfortable, but we thought it was still important to make this video so we can look back and remember where we came from.
Hope you enjoy it! Leave a random comment or some constructive criticism below! If you have any questions, send us a DM! We would be happy to talk to you!
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@DavidHere 3 жыл бұрын

Only problem with coffees seatbelt is if you got into an accident he could seriously injure his neck, I recommend getting a vest which would clip near the shoulder blades instead of the neck

@hillarypierce 2 жыл бұрын

He's wearing a vest in the video.

@EliteMBer 4 жыл бұрын

"I weigh 170 lbs, my wife, I can't say that" LOL love this world..

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really didn't have a problem with it (I'm 112) but I guess there are so many people with fat wives out there that they made up a rule about it. 🤷‍♀️

@EliteMBer 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters :']

@efraino85 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters omg💀💀💀💀

@kurtbrinson3531 4 жыл бұрын

To both of you; best of luck future adventures! I’ve owned six Subaru’s and love them too. But we’re now in 60’s and can’t Adventure like you two anymore so See America and Canada while your bodies hold out ! Keep us updated on your fun

@coolness-vt4mu 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite build I've seen for an outback. Simple, cheap, and utilizes all of the space while having everything you need ready to go. I've watched a lot of builds and they're all cool, but the simplicity and effectiveness of this one seems most practical to me. I like how it's just a platform and y'all just store above and below. Best of luck on all your adventures and thanks for the inspiration!!!

@christopherstevenson9737 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see smart thinking to keep access to emergency gear!! And solution for support.

@beaub9766 4 жыл бұрын

This entire build will work with any model or type of Subaru Wagon. I would trust my baby to tow a trailer better, the headroom is not enough for me to do this. Memory foam was the best call for that.

@Ghryst 4 жыл бұрын

that was not memory foam, that was polyurethane foam. "memory foam" is code for "the shittiest foam ever invented, that doesnt even spring back to its original shape, which is why foam rubber compounds were invented in the first place", foam has one job, and memory foam fails it.

@eugeneflynn7435 Жыл бұрын

Great practical set-up, and cheap too! Clips to hold the window covers in place, and rope on the hatch door are new to me. Using the rope to secure the hatch while allowing ventilation is genius! Drift on, you lovely pair!

@kylehobkirk2902 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you both so much for this video! My wife and I are currently building out our Subaru Forester and we are so encouraged and inspired by some of the things that y'all did!

@AvalonEndures 3 жыл бұрын

This was a well done video. Very informative and, dare I say, you two were adorable! Good job

@projectmustardseed857 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing... I see myself in you guys when I was younger... Live your dream here and now. You are both smart and practical people who share a common life together. The hardships you endure now build character and lasting relationships.

@paulwhent1370 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed learning about the possibilities. Thank you for making it informative and liked the idea at the end with the rope

@faithrada 4 жыл бұрын

I like how the platform lifts up. Nice. This is the best Outback set up I've seen. Love the roof storage.

@salish.nation 3 жыл бұрын

Good on ya guys! Just got an 2001 outback looking for ways to modify. You kids are doing great! fun to watch your video and you breakdown the build well. Stay young, stay happy, and stay in love! God bless from Vancouver island.

@evy1624 4 жыл бұрын

All-time favorite wagon built! Thanks for the video--saved your video to reference and subbed. Just bought a Vw wagon!

@aprilbaxter2578 Жыл бұрын

Nice build, and a great idea for ventilation at the back door.

@H.pylori 4 жыл бұрын

I simply like the ingenuity and creativity involved in your project. Can't wait to see how your van build turns out. Good Luck!

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It really wasn't all that creative haha and it looks nicer in the video than it does in real life just cause you can't see all the messed up spots but we've been able to see and do things that we never could have done or seen without it. I wouldn't trade those experiences for anything in the world.

@patriciacooper1308 3 жыл бұрын

I've had quite a few Subarus and always loved camping at them. I never bothered to build a platform, but it's just me and the dog when we go out. I actually bought an RV and on the two trips I made with it I missed my Subaru. It's harder to stealth camp in an RV 😎. Thank you for the video and the inspiration have a safe journey wherever you travel.

@foresterboy2011 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, you are so lucky to be able to overland in your outback. Have a good look at all the other subaru overlanders and how their builds were achieved. If budget is an issue then you've cracked it first time. Like all overland projects, they evolve with time. You're a beautiful couple so enjoy everymoment together.

@DHFlip18 4 жыл бұрын

Loved your video, thanks for sharing your ideas and best of luck!

@silviestarlight3850 4 жыл бұрын

Great video:) Also the rope idea to pull the boot closed is great!! I live in my subaru forrester and will definitely be adding that!

@DirtWireTV 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, guys. Just did my own vid about my Subaru car-camping set up which, compared to yours, is wicked hacky. Might have to build a bed platform similar to yours before my next trip.

@neilyakuza6595 4 жыл бұрын

Nice guys. For support on the back of the bed platform make a wooden I beam that you can slide in, and out.

@atc246 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and y’all have good ideas , in tips. and may God keep you safe always.👍🏽❤️

@razoredge3265 4 жыл бұрын

The best ideas are simple yet ingenious! Good on Ya's

@raccooncitysurvivor7746 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea with the jack definitely stealing that idea mate

@BradWilson1969 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is a 2000 Legacy Wagon, which is probably the exact same dimensions as yours. I'd be travelling alone, and have been thinking of doing something like this, but only for the passenger side (since the wider of the 60/40 split seat is on that side). It's nice to see that it can be done without a lot of money or a full workshop.

@janetbransdon3742 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip with the rope... I too have a hatchback so will be using that idea.... thank you. 😁

@alang253 4 жыл бұрын

using the 'useless' hanging rear middle seat belt is a genius idea for pets.

@j.c.1871 4 жыл бұрын

the dog needs a harness meant for pets in cars, other wise in a bad accident that dog will snap its neck with that collar.

@alang253 4 жыл бұрын

@@j.c.1871 yes, obviously I wouldn't connect it to a neck collar

@wuzihuzi 4 жыл бұрын

So good! Definitely going to use some of those ideas for my outback. Thank you!

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got some value out of it! Thank you for the kind comment!

@ChasinSimplicity 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Subscribed!

@noplannedadventures1995 5 жыл бұрын

nice! going to do this to my impreza as well.

@snowfreeze 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Girl: Hey mom, dad, I'm gonna go live in a van down by the river. Girl's Dad: Like hell you are! No wonder why she eloped.

@lisamallard 5 ай бұрын

thaat jack is a good idea

@vermili0n 3 жыл бұрын

If I ever find a girlfriend again I’ll probably set my Subaru up like this, right now my beds 60% the width of the back and I have a big plastic tote, a hard case thing with clothes, tools behind driver seat and two back packs that go on the side of my bed... it’s pretty spacious though and I can sit up or kneel in bed. I love it

@nowayjose20 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if anyone's told you yet, but Thule is pronounced "tool-ē" lol.

@codergirl1518 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video!

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching ♥️

@coachhebert8468 4 жыл бұрын

Cool set up, I am have a vw passat wagon and plan to set my wagon up similar to your rig...good luck and once again nice set up

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Good luck with your vw!

@antonyaragon2916 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, gracias. Tomare algunas ideas muy buenas. Muy buenas solutions

@michaelhaney3388 Жыл бұрын

I have that exact year and model Subaru

@foresterboy2011 3 жыл бұрын

An idea for overnight ventilation is to buy plastic wind deflectors for all four windows and wind your windows down 2"inches and that way you'll have good air circulation but the car is secure and from the outside no one would ever know. Just a idea guys.

@outdoorsurvivalshop8986 4 жыл бұрын

I like the build! I have a similar build, but modified, as I am 6'6" tall, and wanted to design it in such a way so I could use the back seat if I wanted to.

@nickvh548 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering how exactly you modified to fit your 6’6” frame? Asking as I’m 6’9” and trying to figure out which SUV’s (if any) I could mod to sleep in.

@outdoorsurvivalshop8986 2 жыл бұрын

@@nickvh548 if I scoot and lean the front seats all the way forward, I can put another board in that space, and that adds a couple feet of space!

@benstockton2285 4 жыл бұрын

the car jack is genius

@TBoss3313 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas!

@ReneaDooserider 3 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know what you used as a back door net.??💕 I’m new and I have a Subaru utback. Great video thank you.

@alicastillo8372 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful guys! I'm hoping to do this with my Subrau Impreza, so a little smaller but I'm also a small human haha. I was wondering, if you have any tips - I don't want to make mine permanent, I want it to be collapsable as possible so I can keep my back seats. Wondering if you have any tips? Thanks!

@TheCityFish 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@terryw4747 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video guys I was wondering if i could put a thicker piece of timber base in as i weigh 308 lbs and stand 6ft 4

@wuzihuzi 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that plastic tub? Wish I could find one that good

@jannah4288 2 жыл бұрын

Love your idea for closing the hatchback with a rope ! Maybe use a thinner rope tho? Stay safe!

@grossomodo3544 4 жыл бұрын

Nice set up. What’s your headroom in cm?? Thanks!!

@sytwang 3 жыл бұрын

Love how she handles Tylor's Fancy shoes *shoves it back* exactly how my girlfriend treats my belongings lol.

@MikaelLewisify 3 жыл бұрын

How do you open the back hatch from inside?

@MultiLamanche 4 жыл бұрын

What staff you used for cover backside for prevention bags?)))

@jankargulewicz5773 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good! How long is the bed ? Thanks

@Glarf 4 жыл бұрын

What product is that bug net?

@novarocker247 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder why the car breaks a lot. I have had a few of these and they were super reliable.

@BradWilson1969 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I've had mine for 20 years, and the only thing that "broke" was the alternator about 8 years in. Even the engine rebuild that cost several thousand dollars was a maintenance thing, because at that point, it was an 18 year old engine with all of the original gaskets.

@TangoCharlieAlpha 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. My 02 LL Bean OB has 310k miles, and is a super reliable car. Maybe you just got a lemon.

@lorrilaque7311 4 жыл бұрын

Good job you guys. I own a 1998 Subaru. I think you inspired something 😊✨

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

The Subaru is the best car for this in my opinion! I couldn't have been happier in it! We are building out a van now so we can work and cook inside our home too but the Subaru Outbacks will always have a special place in my heart. -Paige

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck if you do decide to do a conversion!!! Let us know how it goes!

@lorrilaque7311 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I will ✨💙✨

@nickvh548 2 жыл бұрын

What was the bug screen (bag you showed) that you placed over the hatch opening and where did you get it? (Apologies if you addressed this elsewhere in the comments.)

@ijg4427 3 жыл бұрын

You showed how you close the back door from the inside How do you open it from the inside?

@brocksutherland533 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome setup guys! one of the best ive seen!! just curious on how you guys get out of the car once the trunk is fully closed?? do you just climb out of the rear side doors in the morning for example?

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Paige had to be the one to climb into the front seat from the bed and let me out every morning 😂 but we have a van now so she doesn't have to do that anymore 👌

@brocksutherland533 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters I figured there was a secret method lol

@bellisperennissturdivant 3 жыл бұрын

on my 02' outback i drilled a hole through the trim and tied a string to the trunk release pulley, so you can pull on a rope to unlock the hatch and pop it open

@We_silly 3 жыл бұрын

Why the pulling thing inside the trucnk look like a noose

@charlesmichael9188 4 жыл бұрын

Just a hint....Tyler, your bed support is very flimsy..it even bends when you just rest your elbow on it. I just think it may give out one day. BUT...great video...God bless y'all.

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

We actually have a Promaster van now! Our Subaru set up always performed very well though ♥️ not a single compliant

@515aleon 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really curious re: the liftgate. You seem to need to pull it down manually---unless this is an older Outback? My Outback doesn't even LET you put it down. It operates automatically a few different ways-- in fact, will not stay open without draining the battery-=though some people apparently get around this. However, you are the only ones I have seen that just operate the door manually. Not sure I would be so okay with a noose right at my door--I have a vivid imagination. :) Thanks.

@banangela 2 жыл бұрын

I like the SpongeBob font on the thumbnail

@michaelstenger5411 4 жыл бұрын

Damn - I'm JELLY - but more motivated to convert my own Outback! Thanks

@mercibeaucoup2486 4 жыл бұрын

Omg dude ur accent 🤠

@diogocid 3 жыл бұрын

Km/L or L/100 or millas/galon ????

@gearhartadventures 4 жыл бұрын

You could always ventilate with the window covers you see on some cars. Just throw those on and you can leave the front and rear windows cracked without drawing any undue attention. Plus they should be relatively inexpensive and they'll keep the rain out. I'll throw an Amazon link in here for you so you can see what I'm talking about. Have fun on your travels! www.amazon.com/AutoTech-Zone-2010-2014-Outback-Custom-fit/dp/B07FCVZR6S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=1997+subaru+outback+window+shade&qid=1569873901&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2SjM2TEgwRldMSjMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAwNTE0NTAzU1BNUkdKVzNOU1hVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA4MTc4NDQzRzNGTzNFUERCN0NHJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

We are actually building out a van and we will be selling the Subaru soon 😢 those window covers would have been a Game Changer though. I can't even tell you how long we looked for something exactly like that but everything we ever found was crazy expensive but those are so affordable! Man I really wish I had seen those 2years ago 😂

@rikkalee4943 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters I know its a moot point now but those are for the newer outbacks that have a full frame around the window. Older subarus don't have the frame. When we camp in our Forester, we put up a piece of gutter guard between the window and body. Slips over the glass, and was only $2.50.

@stedmondayz3502 5 жыл бұрын

Tyler you’re so handy!

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

Haha you know I am

@v10dodge87 2 жыл бұрын

The wood alone would be $200 alone now.

@dan_slinger 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome build! What is the name/brand of the net you use off the back when it is too hot?

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

It's called a TrekMate mosquito box net! We just found it at a thrift store and it worked! I'm sure you could make a bunch of other nets work too. 😄

@dan_slinger 5 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters Did you just replace the lock with another factory lock? Or did you add your own?

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

@@dan_slinger we didn't change or add any locks. If you are talking about how we keep the trunk closed at night then we just tie it halfway down or more with a rope on the inside haha probably not very safe but oh well

@dan_slinger 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters Sorry, I should've specified, how did you enable the broken roof cargo box to lock?

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

@@dan_slinger Dan Mervine well it took us a while but we found the part we needed on eBay (we tried to get it from the retailer but they don't sell the specific part we needed individually) and then we just replaced it. So we got a practically new thule box with a broken lock at the thrift store for less than 50 dollars and then we replaced the lock for 15 dollars. So we got a refurbished Thule box for 65 dollars! Those things cost 300 dollars or more used!

@33Jenesis 4 жыл бұрын

How do you disable the trunk light? One time I didn’t close my Outback backdoor properly and that the battery was drained.

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

Get a flat head screwdriver and pop the covering off of the trunk light then just unplug the wire and recover it 👌

@33Jenesis 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters can’t thank you enough for this reply! Now the back door can stay up when car camping❤️

@jeffbecker8716 3 жыл бұрын

? The car breaks a lot? I am quite surprised. Even my old '96 with the poor head design has only stranded me a couple of times. Suggest finding yourself another mechanic.

@aleks5821 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2004 Outback ll bean, and I wanted this video sitting in a beanbag chair in my hatch 😂

@nickhayley 2 жыл бұрын

What sort of issues are you having with the car, that Tyler has to regularly fix? Would love to know.

@chachi9126 2 жыл бұрын

and miles?

@MaxIgnatyev 4 жыл бұрын

I love this build! You mentioned the car broke down a lot, I was wondering what the issues were? I had an 04 outback that I took to almost 240,000 miles before selling and besides some maintenance and changing the headgaskets once it's been incredibly reliable. I'm now in an 07 outback and it's treating me pretty well!

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

For the most part it's been great! We have been coming across some problems that look to be headgasket related... We didn't personally do the last headgasket job but hopefully it will hold out while we're working on our new van!

@MaxIgnatyev 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters Well best of luck with the car and the van then, I'll stay tuned! :)

@pairofdrifters 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxIgnatyev I Totally forgot to mention the other problems we've had so far with the Sub and fixed. 😅 We've snapped a front axel off before on some back roads. Never seem to get the AC to work like it's supposed too lol even after taking it to a professional. Also still has a rough idling problem on cold starts.

@MaxIgnatyev 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters Ah yeah the AC is a common issue with those haha, rough idling could just be you need new spark plugs and/or air filter. Possibly fuel injectors. Hopefully nothing more serious than that!

@myes344 4 жыл бұрын

@@pairofdrifters subarus need an additive from Subaru called coolant additive or something about $10 bottle you add that to coolant. It prevents gasket problems. Is in the owners manual. People just dont know how to read. Best of luck

@KwokFaiKennethLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! I have a Subaru Legacy wagon so this video is very helpful. What exactly is the thing that cover the entire rear door and where can i get it? Thanks!

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

It's just a basic windshield cover that's a little smaller than normal and we secure that in place with clips as well same as we do the curtains. We got everything from the thrift store so sorry I can't be more specific 😅

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

Or do you mean the mosquito net? Because that is called a TrekMate mosquito box net! We just found it at a thrift store and it worked! I'm sure you could make a bunch of other nets work too.

@KwokFaiKennethLaw 5 жыл бұрын

I mean the one that looks like a sleeping bag at 2:00?

@KwokFaiKennethLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s the one! Thanks!

@pairofdrifters 5 жыл бұрын

@@KwokFaiKennethLawAaaaaah! Yes that is a mosquito box net by TrekMate! 😄