video live for 10 minutes and already has a dislike... not even enough time to watch the whole video hahahahahaha

Thank you for the video. I had a first Gen crv 10yrs back which I drove for a couple of months but I never knew it had a table, a camping bed etc. Now I want a first Gen crv. I want to own one again.

I'm really, really, really embarrassed to say this, but after 23 years of owning my 99 Honda CRV I have finally found the tire jack that came with the car. My sister and I drove 2 hours to a Honda dealership that a friend of hers owned where we bought the car right off the lot. It's been the only car I've had ever since. I don't remember how long after that when I had my first flat tire and had already lost the owners manual but I always assumed there was no jack until I watched this video. When I pulled out the ice cooler and saw it I thought to myself there it is. Looking brand new, unlike my car. So, thank you for making this video. It made my day 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Pulled a chair out the back, got the table out, threw a few beers in the cooler and had a nice lunch on top of a hill overlooking over the bay. God is great 🙏🏼

This was great to watch. I bought my black 1997 CR-V in 1999 and I still have it 22 years later. I love it so much. Just the cutest car in my opinion. 170k miles and he just keeps going. I want keep this darling for as long as I can. ❤️

Oh snap you’re still making crv vids!? Keep them coming man I just got a beat up 99 last week and been so happy I found your channel. I’m the middle of swapping both front window regulators using your video. Very well explained and straight to the point! Subbed!

This made me want a CRV, and it would be cool to take camping.

Great model , keeping my old 2001 crv on the road as long as I can

I was going crazy trying to figure out why my back seats lifted, this is so great! Just got my JDM RD1 and I'm so loving it

Great video! I've had my 2000 CRV for 18 years and still love it. Glad to see you fixing up these great old cars.

Great video! Love my 99 crv. Had it for 3 years and have traveled and camped with it with my Thule cargo attached on the roof and still running strong at 180k miles. I always let people know I have a table in the trunk and they're always so amazed by it lol. Only gripe is the many cup holders that ALL suck and wished the passenger also had an arm rest.

I do have one.... 1997 lx ..Been using it now for almost 9 years.... Lovely car ...been through a lot and still going... Greetings from Chile 👍

This is so new to me! I just bought a 2001 Honda CRV and I’m amazed at how they have these features

I got a '01 SE as my first car in high school, and I still have it now that I'm in college. I love my car so much I don't think I'll ever get rid of it (barring an unexpected event of spontaneous explosion). It's got 180k miles on it now and I'm pretty confident I can get another 100k easy. The BEST camping car and daily commuter. The town I'm living in for school has a lot of rich kids, and a lot of my friends with newer beamers or mercedes still like my car better than theirs. Honda knew what they were doing!!

I have a 00 cr-v and it's a SE. I love it. I got it from the original owner a old couple that used it to cruise the beach in the summer and get around in the snow in the winter. When I got it it had 163k and lookes brand new inside and out.

Something so charming about these little cars, just bought my own unicorn RD1 manual awd. There is some ef wagon spirit in it.

I recently bought an 02 model CRV, and the cooler in the back actually has a little drainage pipe! Definitely love my car and it’s cool hidden features that both of my sisters newer sports cars wouldn’t dream of having!😁

We've had a 1st gen CRV for 20 years and had no idea you could do that with the seats. Amazing.

We have 2, 98 model, here in sweden, we have to fight rust. But of course routine service! I am very greatful for your videos and your experiance!!

totaled a 2012 focus and now I’m in a 2005 CRV with even less miles and I’m more than happy , thanks for the video learned a ton

I have a 2000 Green Honda CR-V. On top of that this video was posted on my 28th birthday. Friday, September 10, 2021.

The door holder is a nice discovery, didnt even know they had that. now i need it lol

first gen trailblazer cupholders have rubber silicone inserts that fit into the crv center cup holders, works great for drinks!!!!

The chair/bed tip is a life saver. I'm looking at having to live in my CRV and that is sooo much better than having to curl up in the back seat. These tips made my life easier. I'm subscribing right now

I have the 2000 EX. In addition to the features in this video there is a container inside the rear door and a fairly hidden drop down storage box at the bottom of the console below the ashtray.

Well, I have owned mine for 3+ years and didn't know about the bed. I'll have to wait to check that out because we got about 3" of snow and are to get more tonight. But here in Colorado if you don't like the weather wait 10 min it will change, Wednesday it will be in the 50's. Great channel thanks for the information. Now I have to wait to change out headlight bulbs, but have to wait till Thursday.

I bought my 01 CR-V about 4 years ago because I really wanted a beater manual that I could daily drive into the ground, and this thing just will not quit. I recently decided to give it a nice freshen up and start treating it like an actual car, since it doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Your channel seriously feels like it was tailored specifically to me, keep these Gen1 CRV videos coming and you will always have a like and comment from me haha. If you were looking for any specific video ideas, I am looking to redo my front suspension and would love some advice on what sort of aftermarket parts are quality for these cars, since you mentioned in another video the OE ball joints and tie rods tend to go out often.

The CR-V RD1 is the best. I have videos on my channel beating it up and it still keeps going. I bought mine to have a off-road buggy and now use it as a daily. They go on forever apparently 😂

Yeah I knew about all of them. But it's cool to see them being shown to anyone that didn't know. I have a 99 RD2 lx fwd.. all I wish for someday is to get my hands on the front mud flaps and the folding rear seats 😂😂😂😂

I just got an 01 crv with 195k on the odo. I absolutely love it. I fitted it with a 10 inch android radio with the nav and backup camera and gave it a valve job. It's a beast.

Just bought my Second 2000 Honda CRV, my first was an EX that is now at 215k miles and my new one I just got two days ago is the highest trim offered that year with leather seats (not a single rip or tear) and a beautiful tire cover, painted bumpers and side bumps, oem floor matts, rear tint all around got it for a steal at 2500$ with only 107k on the dash. All it needed was spark plugs and wires and they’ve already been done so shes mint. I can’t wait to enjoy this car for many years to come. Please keep posting on this car! You’re my go to guy!

I'm not sure if you would call this a feature, but on my previous 97 Crv (currently driving a 2001) it had this. While loading it for work, I threw a pair of steel toe cap boots in the front footwell (right hand drive as in the UK). When I went to leave for work, the car refused to start, just turned over. I had the moved the car just 10 mins before so was scratching my head as to why now it won't start. Turns out, under the plastric trim near to the gearstick, if you reach up under it, scratching the backs of your hands as you do so, there is a small switch, press this back in and the car will start again! Some sort of impact engine immobiliser. My son thought this funny to kick the panel once when I went into a shop so when I came back out it wouldn't start again!

Wow, I Have a honda crv 2001 SE and I didn't know about the seats folding back . I am planning to go camping now. My honda crv was stolen once last Year but now I put the stick on the wheel. Thanks again! For the information

omg I almost tossed that storage tub under the passenger seat. It was just sitting loose on the rear seat when I bought the car. It looked so big that I thought surely it didn't go anywhere on my 2000. Actually I did toss it, but thought better and retrieved it from the dumpster just on a whim that MAYBE it went somewhere on my Honda. Thanks for NEWS I CAN USE!

I ended up buying a 99 LX from a friend out of desperation. It's quickly become my favorite vehicle of mine, ever. Haha. People don't seem to understand why. ESPECIALLY after I'm coming from a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek. After having owned both cars, I feel insulted by the Crosstrek. The CR-V's visibility, ride quality, firm and precise trans, the sound and feel of the buttons and switches, the interior aesthetics, the functionality of everything. And of course - the hidden table!

I love my 01 CRV the paint even holds up better than newer cars

Bro I have a manual 99 and it’s a beast. I live in Hawaii and ramble this thing anywhere almost. Hunting fishing camping , tow my ej1 to the track loaded with tools. But I didn’t know bout the seats turning into a bed. Thanks for the knowledge brother. Btw love the green dragon 🐉

This very cool, I have a '98 model and I know some of the features but you blew my mind with the bed part of the seat

I just got one of these, I’m stoked for the bed option! I work as an overnight security guard and spend a lot of time just sitting in my car, so this is perfect!

Really appreciate the love and content you have for these RD1's! Keep it up!

Dude, You ROCK!! I bought a 99 three years ago from a buddy. I just got it on the road . Trying to save some wear and tear and deisel on my one ton ! I found your video very helpful! who would have known all the hidden features! thanks again and keep them coming !!

I have a 99 Honda CRV. Bought it 2002. Has had some issues like breakers, exhaust, normal car stuff. My mechanic in Ohio couldn't believe how long this car went on original battery, sparkplugs and a few other things. He helped me take care of it. Now since I moved to three states away my son-in-law is my mechanic and he is also does diagnostics on cars. So my baby is in good hands. I knew about some things, but will need to check out for the rest. Thanks.

I have a 2000 CRV EX that has 250,000 miles on it that my sister (original owner) selflessly gave to me over 13 years ago. I love this car so much and anyone that gets in the car with me quickly realizes why. I have had 2 mechanics tell me that if I was to get rid of this car that I would regret it. Thank you for your informative videos on this amazing car! Keep it up! 🙌🏻

Just bought a 98 crv literally yesterday and god I’m glad I found this video

ho perso il cassetto sotto il sediolino della mia rd1 che ho da 20 anni. sono disperato. grazie per i tuoi video! sei grande

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO🙌 I’ve been trying to decide if I should buy a ‘97 CRV with quite a bit of miles and this made me feel even better than I already was about it!!!

Thanks Bro i love Honda. Miki from African Ethiopia

My 1st gen crv has almost 400,000 miles with manual transmission. Just the best car ever but the salt in the NE is killing it.

I just got me a ‘98 CRV in great condition, the interior looks virtually untouched. Some high schooler owned it before me and put a lift kit and luggage rack on it, and swapped out the spare tire on the rear door for a metal gas can. I actually really like the look of it. Plan to daily it! If I have any repair issues I know what channel I’m coming to for help.

Loved this! Can't wait for morning so I can run down and check if my seats fold down to a bed. I love my CRV, 1999 I bought her 5 years ago for $1000 and all I had to do was turn the key and drive. LOL I am getting her in tip top shape so I can do some traveling and trying out camping in her. I sure hope I have those bed seats! Thanks for the video!

Holy Moley! I've had my 97 for 3 1/2 years, and only knew about the table and the space under it. But I thought the space was just for storage, not a cooler! And the beds! That's amazing! Thank you so much! Also, in the cideo about the problems with first gen., I have the front driver's side window that doesn't open. I'll have to try the thing you tried, pushing the switch up instead of down, lol. Also in that video, I was hoping you'd mention the brake light switch stopper that falls out, so the brake lights don't turnoff. Apparently there's a ton of videos about how to put one in, but none of them relly shows them putting them in, either that, or they put the camera at and angle where you can't see what they're doing. I cn't find the hole they're talking about that it goes in, or the button that it stops. 8'm a 72 year old gramma, ok? And besides that, it's impossible for me to get under there to be able to see it, so I have to feel. Oh well, I'll just have to keep trying. Thanks so much for this video, though. I gotta go out and look at my bed and cooler now, lol. That can wait till tomorrow. Too cold tonight. Oh yeah, subscribed!

I just got a 99 CRV 5SP. I found the picnic table . I want to thank you for showing us the fold out bed👍

Currently have 2000 and 2008 CRVs. Had a 99 for about a year that was given to me as a "hand me down" from my son..drove it for a while, but had some problems....went to my local repair shop and ended up giving it to one of the techs...his wife is now driving it and loves it. 2000 has 181K and 2008 has 111K. The 99 had about 250K.

Proud ownmer of a 1998 CRV 366K+ miles Glad I found your site!!!

back in the day we had to resort to using the back seat of my dad's Ford. We made it so easy for kids in the late 90s, early 20s. Heck, who needs to go to a motel anymore lol.

Just got a CRV 2001 with 256,000 miles in it 😂 it’s 4 Cyl 2.0 Liters manual. It works like wonders lol Honda really did its thing

never knew about tailgate holder. awesomeness! i have a 1998 honda crv with about 206,000 miles if i remember correctly. rt now have abs light and low fluid in brake reservoir. have my manual and enjoy keeping track. wish u lived closer. thanks for all the videos. inherited from my mom in 2003 or 2004. she drove one year before she stopped driving at 76 yrs. she bought for her 75 th bday in 2002. cool demo of lay down seats. dont think my 98 has that option. enjoyed seeing u demo how it works. thank u. 7.29.22 friday updated comments. i am going to ck again for handle. i guess in the past i never finished this whole video. thanks again. cool differences. got it!

man, great videos on the CRV. I've got a 2000 first gen. Great car! Your videos have helped me tremendously in getting this car in top form. Soon I'll be putting in new sway bar end links to see if the knocking/rattling sounds go away.

Just picked up an 01 SE, these are awesome. Can’t wait for spring to load the kayaks up & go camping

theres a tab pull thingy in the middle of the back seats, sometimes it might have dropped underneath the back seat, if u pull that chord it releases the back seats to make a perfect bed straight n better then the beds u made. if chord is not visable its underneath so reach in down in the middle till u find the lil chord to pull. it realeases the front section of seat toward the front chair n then u lay it down on top n makes a perfect bed

i actually slept on that bed for 3 days in a row..quite comfy

So many Hondas and the integra and rsx man this place is gold to me

buying a second rd1 crv just becasue of the bed feature, long hauls make it feel like its a maybach :D

Thank you, you helped me get the most out of my CRV.

just got a crv. glad to know about the bed option, that's cool

this bad boy is popping out on the facebook market and sells quick . I heard about good things about this first gen crv . bought one and will pick up soon.

Holy jam! These cars are sick, mine totally has the umbrella in the back door, in the rectangular compartment w a twist lock! I did not know about the seats laying back tho! Wicked vid, thank you!

I just inherited a first gen from my grandpa, I knew about everything but the door holder and the bed feature. Mines an ex so I'm gonna check when I get off. Good video dude!

Just got me a 2000 ex. Learning a lot from your videos. Keep it up man 🤘🏻

As for the pull-out cup holders I drilled them out with a hole saw. For the center section, Walmart has a center console I pulled out the flip down and put in the center console. It has a lockable section 2 front and 2 rear cup holders that will hold a 32 Oz. Cup from here in CO. Loaf - N- Jug.

The table blew my mind, I never knew that was there! 🤣

You missed the compartment below the pull out drink holder on dash. I had my crv a few months before I found it its easy to miss so makes it a good hiding place.

I knew about the table but not the bed conversion lol that’s dope

Finally picked up a 99 lx 5 speed night before last night and first things I looked for were the table and lever and I have both!!! Also have the passenger seat tray as well

97 cr-v for now. After a year of having it, put a fuel pump, f.p. regulator, battery, distributor, 3 belts, tires, Crank Position Sensor... and had to keep adjusting the fuel cable. All wheel drive. In the works to get it back running. And talking to some1 about trading it for a full size truck!

Broooooo thank you for this vid. I have had my crv since i was 18 and thought it didnt come with a jack!!! I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS HIDDEN UNDER THE TRUNK THING. i went to like 2 junkyards trying to find one, i feel so silly now.

Just bought a green CRV EX. Thanks for all the tips.

gonna change out my trans tomorrow. thanks for the videos helped me out a lot over the last couple years!

Fricken awesome!! Never ever even checked theback!!!

Yho, thank you for this video. I am about to shop around for a CRV !😀. I will look out for these treasures, especially the hidden table, hahahhhah

The EX also had a stereo with CD, and ABS. The LX had just AM/FM, and no ABS.

my 98 LX has the bed feature. love it

Lol the table i was cleaning out the vehicle last year and I found it 😅 I was so surprised Wish I had known that a year earlier when I was going out with my mom did a lot of driving and had no place to eat 😂

I made my own door holder from a piece of pvc pipe slit down the length. I didn't know they came with one, but it doesn't surprise me. I'm in the processs of swapping out the steering rack...a PAIN to have to pull the transfer case!

I absolutely love this video!! I learned ALOT about my first gen.

That cable at the end of the table hooks up to the ceiling near the third brake light and holds up the table whilst inside.

I have a 2000 se and it’s pretty nice

Just picked up a 01 decently minty ,interior is really great 👍

I’m impressed you did everything with one hand

Thanks for sharing your knowledge I have a CRV 1998 great vehicle

Excellent video, the CRV is an awesome vehicle. Purpose built and durable. Thanks.

Did not know that. LOVE my crv!!

Thanks!!👍 I learned several new features! I have to check them out on my 1998 CR-V!

Even the lx makes a decent bed, just not quite as flat as the ex. I own both. I kinda like the 99-01 fabric. Seems to hold up better.

Thanks a lot. I'm considering buying an early CR-V and this video helps a lot. I was not aware of any of the features you mentioned. Regarding the red one with the bad paint, it seems that red paint tolerates the sun worse than any other colour (I should know, I'm in AZ).

Love my crv table! Use it whenever I'm working on the rear end, lol. Gets messy.

Your videos are awesome! Very detailed and well explained I’ve learned so much about the cr-v I’m picking 1 up next month, and I’m already addicted 😂 hope your having a awesome day!

Cheers man I've been trying to workout how to correctly lay the seats back to dorm a bed, i been folding my mattress up nd tucking my feet up to fit in with the back seats forward lol, thanks again man cheers

Literally just walked out to mine to look at my backseats lol now I need the bed ones 😅

Thanks for this man. We had no idea about the table. Going to look into replacing the arm on the tailgate so it stays open