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Honda Fit Micro Camper Van Build

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Skyler Yeatman

Skyler Yeatman

2 жыл бұрын

A long time in the making, I'm finally ready to reveal my Honda Fit Micro Camper Van Build! This took me countless hours of design, prep, and problem solving, as well as days of actual labor to measure (twice), cut, and install the build itself.
While far from complete the rough shape is there. I intend to expand on this build as I live in it to determine the best next steps build wise. Hopefully sharing some adventures with you all along the way!
Having stayed in this car in the dead of winter in upstate NY without a heater I feel ready for whatever comes.. well except large rocks and potholes given the clearance.. More projects ahead stay tuned!

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@leahjohnson5682
@leahjohnson5682 4 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your progress and ideas.
@UGPVlogsLA
@UGPVlogsLA Жыл бұрын
I'm super happy for you Skyler. I'm also living in my car, and to be honest I'm actually adapting to the car lifestyle quite easily. It's also saving me thousands of dollars a month on rent! Unfortunately, my cat ran away from the whole situation, he refuses to give up on all his home comfort's 😂 still working on getting my next video put together.
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Hey neat Ill keep an eye out for it! Ive actually been thinking of getting a cat, but thought if I raised it from a kitten in the car that it might be more ok with thw lifestyle?
@lorimelvin6795
@lorimelvin6795 2 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed, you're going to have so much fun in sweet Lil thing.
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Aunt Lori can't wait to head out on a real road trip with it!
@angelacannon-crothers7944
@angelacannon-crothers7944 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Can't wait to see your experiences of life camping in a Fit!
@isthispalash
@isthispalash 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a sick build man. Congrats!
@Eduardo_Espinoza
@Eduardo_Espinoza 8 ай бұрын
This build is super unique!!:D Cool as those bunk bed office desk combos!!:D
@abbyjbennett
@abbyjbennett Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I'm looking to downsize so this is super encouraging :)
@unpianolento
@unpianolento Жыл бұрын
Super like! Very nice!
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@timittheminit8462
@timittheminit8462 Жыл бұрын
This is epic 😮
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Its come a long ways since this video, I'm planning on doing a V2 build video soon
@TimCindi
@TimCindi 2 жыл бұрын
bucket toilet isn't uncouth. ;) Use a trash bag and some kitty litter, knot it up and toss when you get gas. Easy peasy.
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, though shovels and public restrooms are also abundant!
@crissgen
@crissgen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, how long is your bed ?
@albertc879
@albertc879 2 жыл бұрын
Impressive! Have a 2009 Fit n planning to outfit like urs for interstate camping. What brand of roof rack is that n any problem installing or issues with it ?
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the 2nd Gen (GEs) are supposed to be where it's at. It is a SportRack roof rack, the roof box is SportRack as well. No issues installing, I had read to keepthe bars back to avoid the curved front door frames and adjust the bars for that, but as long as you take your time and get them all dialed in evenly without tightening them down first you would be fine. The only issue I have is that because they are the clamp style a certain part of the door rubber is unable to fully seal and I had some issues with leaking. To be fair the 1st Gen Fits (GD) always had some door leaking issues. I actually carved out a spot in the rubber for the clamp and put some tape on it to form a better seal. So far problem solved!
@CruzCruz-nw7fi
@CruzCruz-nw7fi Жыл бұрын
The the fit has the cubic ft of a small suv
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Wow really? This actually never occured to me, people are always surprised when I say I live in a Fit but it is actually quite spacious.
@carab1065
@carab1065 2 жыл бұрын
this is awesome! I'm looking to turn my FIt into a camper and this setup is ideal. where did you find the window fan? thank you for sharing your build and adventures!
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The fan is from Amazon but honestly Im looking for a different one to be honest. Needs to be stronger
@KBinnature
@KBinnature Жыл бұрын
Great ideas! I have a 2013 white Fit. What roof rack do you have?
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Its a SportRack Roof Rack. I like it been really great for the price but still have some water leaks to solve.
@samanthathompson9812
@samanthathompson9812 3 ай бұрын
Isn't hard to hard to take seats out and put them back if if you want to sell the car?
@yeuklong
@yeuklong 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work How long is the bed?
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
The platform is 60", but you get an additional ~6" by folding the passenger seat down
@StephenAldaco
@StephenAldaco 2 жыл бұрын
hi dude whats your MPG with the box and build out?
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman 2 жыл бұрын
Hi man, great question, I'm getting around 30-33mpg now with all the additions in normal driving conditions. I'll do a real test and find out next time I do highway driving. High winds, high speeds, and large hills obviously reduce that quite a bit though, if you own a fit you know what I mean.
@bden
@bden Жыл бұрын
how did you trace around the car interior? i'm trying to make myself a guide as well and i'm STRUGGLING
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
Large roll of brown craft paper ideally, you may have to lay multiple peices out and tape them together. Take out everything you would and press the paper into the edged to make a mold basically then trace the edges with a pencil. It also helps to cut bits of relief in the paper at sharp bends and use omething to weight it down so it doesnt shift. Once you have a stencil just cut it out and double check the fit. Good luck!
@xorkatoss
@xorkatoss Жыл бұрын
lmao what is going on here? definitely interesting.
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
haha thanks man check out some of the newer videos too!
@cryptic_sandgoose9415
@cryptic_sandgoose9415 Жыл бұрын
Do you think one could do this with a Hyundai accent? Asking for a friend, lol.
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
With one of the older hatchbacks and not the sedan, you might be able to do something comperable, but the dimensions would likely be different. The Fit is also a bit larger than you might think
@cryptic_sandgoose9415
@cryptic_sandgoose9415 Жыл бұрын
@@skyleryeatman It is an older hatchback! I took some measurements and I think it'll work! Woohoo! I was going to sell it and go for a minivan but you can't beat the gas mileage (and I prefer driving stick, honestly).
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
@@cryptic_sandgoose9415 I considered a minivan as well, honestly the prices were just too high when I was looking. I'm really glad I stuck with the fit, the evolution isn't done yet either! I'm planning on adding a ceiling vent fan, and cooking station toward the rear hatch. I guess I'm just finally comfortable putting holes in my 15 year old car :p
@susansk8sorrell123
@susansk8sorrell123 Жыл бұрын
Get a tripod
@skyleryeatman
@skyleryeatman Жыл бұрын
I did!
@exploracaooeemocao
@exploracaooeemocao Жыл бұрын
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