I turned my 2014 Honda CRV SUV into a camper! My old build vs. my new build. The Wanda!
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2 жыл бұрынA few years ago I had a full size bed built inside my Honda CRV SUV. I decided recently to have it modified, into a smaller bed. This smaller platform has proven to be so much more productive. I have more room for my other camping gear.
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@chelle1810 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! I’m considering this because of my current home situation. I can’t be around my family anymore. My car is the one place I can get away from them and be happiest.
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Join a few Facebook pages. Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp and SUV/Car Living and Camping Women Only. You will learn a lot. I'm at a meetup currently with 40 of the Women from those sites. The support is amazing!!! Or email me!!
@findinglisa9000 2 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring video! Im currently converting my suv into a camper and starting to live full time in one week. Thank you 😀
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, I envy you. I really want to be out there full-time, too!! Still figuring stuff out - mainly finances and showering. :-)
@Varavenfan 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love how you took those tasks in your own hands and accomplished the installment of the racks!! You go girl! 👏🏻💕 Nice to have made more room with cutting your bed in half.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! GIRL POWER! I'm installing window guards next. :-)
@shellyross8283 6 ай бұрын
My 2014 CRV is just like yours. I am stealing some of your idea to make it a camp-car. 😁😁 This is the first of your conversion videos I see. I am also a single-lady and my main purpose of this set-up is to be able to make the most of hiking trails by being able to spend more of the days there, and not having to drive home so tired afterward. So really, hiking and kayaking is more my thing than camping. I am just starting and so far I don't have much. I am looking at just one-night trips right now, and I need to be able to clear my SUV out easily because I also use it to transport my kayak to the lake nearby. Thank you for posting your conversion and the updates. I have gotten such good ideas. I also just subscribed to your channel.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 6 ай бұрын
FIRST, thank you so much for subscribing!!! SECOND, you can make your own window coverings!! There is so much you can do. I pack in way too much stuff. I swear, I think I pack more food than anyone, and then use 10% of it. I need to cut back. So many ways to use the space. I'm so glad I was able to help through my videos. PLEASE feel free to chat me up via email if you have any questions or you need any help! There are a lot of us single women out here doing this and a lot of them hike and kayak!!! On Facebook, join Butterfly Tribe Women Who Camp. There is an event page there where you can find meetups. It's a great tribe of women and they are all so helpful!! 💙
@trugmolly Жыл бұрын
This is by far the best that I have seen.... and I have seen quite a few researching how to do this myself.. Excellent
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much for your feedback! I really appreciate it! 😃
@aipingdong7706 2 жыл бұрын
i will do some changes to my CRV now. Thank you so much . this is a new world for me since I love to travel and explore.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. It's a great community of people who do this. If you have any questions, please just ask.
@vatriciar2175 2 жыл бұрын
There is no stopping you when you want something done, good for you!! Impressive!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
@janetroberts4898 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Kym! I love it. It actually looks pretty comfortable!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's actually very comfortable!!! Thanks for watching!!! xoxo
@annaroberts8423 2 жыл бұрын
Great transformation. Good job installing the roof rack! Enjoyed the video. 👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
@juliegeorge8533 Жыл бұрын
I love the fabric covered reflectix! I have some very similar fabric in blue which may well make it into my camping plans. Very best wishes xx
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! I'm getting ready to redo them. They keep falling out of the windows. ☹️
@kathymackenzie6763 2 жыл бұрын
Such an inspiration. I have enough problems just dealing with getting in Walmart. When you want something you just go for it . I wish I had that in me . Keep up the great work . Great video.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!! ❤ 💙
@EllOfAWalk 2 жыл бұрын
A great watch and an inspiring project. A big well done from across the pond 😍👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, my friend!! ❤ 💙
@wrylife57 11 ай бұрын
Great video of a super simple but efficient build. The cheering audio on the "I did it!" shot hooked me and I instantly hit the subscribe button. :)
@OutonaLimbwithKym 11 ай бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my channel. I love that you're here!!! 💙🏕️
@vanlifepantry 2 жыл бұрын
I love that bed platform. We are hopefully going to rebuild our bed in our van this summer.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It was a full size bed and I had it cut in half. So much more room now.
@ricketyroy 4 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for the video. I love car or truck camping and just bought a 2015 crv. I like how simple this build is. It was the first video I clicked, and it's the style I'm aiming for. Happy camping!!!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. I really do love the CRV!! I love Honda! It definitely is a simple build, which I may transfer to a mini van!!! Thanks so much for watching! 💙
@SuburbanCamping 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice camper setup! Love the scene cutting it in half!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!!!!
@HeathersHikesAndAdVANtures 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the fabric you chose for your window coverings- so cute! Great job!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Trying to make it a little homey! 🚗
@adamchapman3358 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym The owl pattern was pretty stellar idea. Definitely gives it a fun homey vibe. I'm gonna look for a fish pattern
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
@@adamchapman3358 Oh, fish would be cool!!! I love that idea!! 🐟
@tiltawhorled 2 жыл бұрын
Love the self install! go girl!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!!! 🖤🖤💜💜
@LifeWithMicheleSilver 6 ай бұрын
That's a pretty cool bed frame. And Yayyy! For installing the crossbars yourself and saving money!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 6 ай бұрын
Wow!! That was so long ago. I need an update SUV Tour!!!! I do still have the bed frame, though!!! (Thanks)
@RafaelGonzalez-gd5sr 2 жыл бұрын
Real nice ! I,got a Nissan Murano suv and got plans to travel from Texas to Yellowstone this summer , and star camping my self.looking for good Ideals. Thanks a lot for your video!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!! I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Nissan Murano is a perfect SUV to car camp in! Plenty of room!! Yellowstone is on my list for next year!!! Have an awesome time!
@RafaelGonzalez-gd5sr 2 жыл бұрын
Be waiting for your next video!😁
@degraham9198 2 жыл бұрын
Great bed platform. The little owls were the pièce de résistance!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Awe, thanks!! Love me some color.
@cjw6659 Жыл бұрын
Just about to get a CRV for this exact purpose. Great job, I hope you are having lots of fun with it!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!! I'll never pay for a hotel again! 🙂
@cl4s2013 Жыл бұрын
don't get the CRV you'll regret. For any purpose.
@cjw6659 Жыл бұрын
@@cl4s2013 bad experience?
@onibioh 2 жыл бұрын
Finally a newer Honda CRV turned into a camper. This is good information for my 2016 Honda CRV. Thanks.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!!!
@G.J..Journeys 2 жыл бұрын
Hi from Scotland. We have the same car and might try a night away in the summer. I like the net storage idea on the roof, great storage. Thanks for sharing.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I love my Honda. She's been very good to me and hopefully, I'll have her around for another 10 years. Though, I'd love to own a van some day. Thanks for watching!!! 💚
@vanlifepantry 2 жыл бұрын
Do it!! It 8s so much fun and so worth the effort.
@appleyoung2159 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you for sharing. I love your set up.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!
@b.a.p.4718 6 ай бұрын
I’ve got a 2013 CRV. Love this! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m inspired! ❤
@OutonaLimbwithKym 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! 💙
@cynthiahunter4510 2 жыл бұрын
This is great! I have a si.ilar vehicle and look forward to "glamping" with it 👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@barrysoutthere 2 жыл бұрын
Simple & effective ! Nice !
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome feedback! Thanks!!!!
@ericirwin5726 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! You did a great job!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Eric! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
@suzmaca650 3 ай бұрын
Ok…I am also going to use your some of your ideas. Happy travels!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 3 ай бұрын
Please do! I'll be updating my SUV soon, so a new video. Hopefully, I can share more ideas with you!
@WanderingwithWatto 2 жыл бұрын
Wow this is fantastic. A proper car camper. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!!! A lot cheaper than paying for a hotel! 😃
@leejohnson1362 2 жыл бұрын
Great build 💕 cozy
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!! Glad you like it!! 👍
@antoniomjrpatino2918 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations- super video!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!! I really appreciate it!
@miragexl007 9 күн бұрын
Very nice. Cool. Thanks. Been thinking about a small s.U.V like crv/rav for a long time. And always figured I'd make like a camping car, So taking lots of different ideas
@OutonaLimbwithKym 8 күн бұрын
Glad I could help. If you have any questions, please feel free to call on me!!!!!!!!!!
@SetForAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great car camp conversation. I have a somewhat similar car and I’m really tempted to do the same. As you said it opens up travel and adventure with our excess cost 👍🙏🏼 thx for the share subscribed and best wishes Simon 😊
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon!!! I appreciate your comments and follow!!! Welcome!!!!
@SetForAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym most welcome 🙏🏼 all the best Simon
@sylviajones4907 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Adventure! Yes!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
THANKS!!!!
@EvolvingDaily65 Жыл бұрын
Great video! thanks
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks and you're welcome!
@bklynpaul Жыл бұрын
My crv is the exact same but I have a 2013. They didn’t change the car for 2014. They changed the design for the 2015 model which was the first year with a CVT transmission. Be thankful you have the last year of the traditional 5 speed automatic transmission😊
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I did not know that. Everyone is always talking generation this and generation that and I have no idea what mine is. lol
@colettemallory3813 Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH!!! 💙
@catherinelittlebear9863 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool indeed!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Appreciate your comment very much!
@cyclingarborist Жыл бұрын
Cool and I think you can design it where it folds up and you can use the middle row seats
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks, and yes. I could fold up the seats and had access to the middle row, but now that the stove is in, the seat won't fold up. That's okay though.
@mjcfsutton 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 very informative - well done!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it very much!!
@seattledude2022 2 жыл бұрын
super sick
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I'll take super sick!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
@cherpearson3992 2 ай бұрын
This is from Shuttle bus Cathy's sister: Loved your video. She is loving her new lifestyle and it looks like you are too!!! Have fun.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 ай бұрын
Oh, thank you! Love Cathy!!! She's the best! We're having such a great time! Thank you for commenting!!! 💙
@kimberlyknight9584 Жыл бұрын
Sara told me about you! I also car camp in my Outback! I went to Utah last year and the UP this year. Also Sanibel and Sarasota last winter! It’s the best🤘
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Love the gulf coast, but haven't spent too much time camping over there. I really need to though. I know I'm missing out. I can't wait to go to the mid west! So much to see. I'll be there in a few months for a entire month. I'm so looking forward to it!! Arizona has the RTR - been wanting to go for years!! (Thanks so much for watching!!)
@kimberlyknight9584 Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym I wanted to go as well!!! I follow Carolyn from Carolyn’s rv life i have a video with her. My videos aren’t very polished like yours! But I’ve had some fun! I stayed at periwinkle park in Sanibel it was great! The primitive spots were pretty vacant and that’s where I met my friend in my video! Life changing!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyknight9584 LOVE Carolyn!!!! Just watched the video. I would have LOVED to have been at that meet & greet. When I hit the road full-time, I'm hoping to meet a lot of people!!!!
@sarayuki8540 2 жыл бұрын
I recommend getting MPOWERD Luci String Lights . a little pricey but solar power and USB rechargeable.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased some strip led lights, but have no idea how to cut them. They're USB rechargeable, but they're 10 feet long. I bought two sets. Have to figure out how to install them. Thanks!
@sarayuki8540 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym im not familiar with the LED ones. If your talking about the standard copper wired ones id just fold them in half. That is what I do. I haven't cut those before but I buy them for décor.
@qendresaful Жыл бұрын
I have a Honda CrV I love this so much
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I plan to upgrade in the next 5 years. Until then, it's all I need!
@andywells397 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Andy!! ❤️ 💙
@JuCarlos-ex8ip Жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing 👏 wow felicitacionez
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!
@_John_Tyree_ 9 ай бұрын
Cool! 😎👍Though I bet it must have took longer to get all the sawdust out of the car than anything else. 😆
@OutonaLimbwithKym 9 ай бұрын
OMG! You have no idea!!!! LOL!
@VAltoFH Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing... Thumbs up!!!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 👍❤️
@jonathanwitty9694 Жыл бұрын
I think I would have sawed outside :) Love the attic idea
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
It wouldn't come out! Lol (thanks)
@jonathanwitty9694 Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym i have a crv 2005 and done a lot of miles at 150k so it is time to have a new life - for weekend trips or longer. I am converting and to be able to sconvert back quickly. I am nicking ideas from different youtubers. Did you drill holes before you screw into plywood.. Seems like everytime i use screw the wood splits. Any tips from your handyperson?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@@jonathanwitty9694 I do know that no holes were drilled into the car, if that's what you are asking. And I'm not sure if the "handyman" who did the work predrilled into the plywood or not. I wasn't at his house when he did the work. I am so clueless on how to build anything. I barely got through changing my own windshield wipers. :-)
@amidstthefog 10 ай бұрын
Slay. I support you all the way
@OutonaLimbwithKym 10 ай бұрын
Awesome! Means a lot to me! 💙
@gambaridup Жыл бұрын
The 1 person bed in the back of the car is wider and much comfortable than a prison bed 👍👍👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I've only spent 2 hours in a jail cell, and I never tried out the bed. LOL, but I believe you! 💙😁
@margaretterrebonne9596 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@asifadeni Жыл бұрын
Wish you all the best
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate that!
@ANGELSURS 2 жыл бұрын
Billy made a mess
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
LMAO!!!!!!!
@martincastellon02 2 ай бұрын
My exact thought lmao
@abennett5636 Жыл бұрын
A great idea and if all else fails there’s plenty of saw dust in the CRV to keep you warm 😂
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I'm still finding saw dust and everything bagel seasoning. That crap likes to imbed into the carpet!
@abennett5636 Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym 😂I’m gunna make one myself at the weekend you’ve inspired me. Hopefully find a few £ under my seats I wish👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@@abennett5636 That's funny! Happy hunting!!!
@karenk3593 2 жыл бұрын
It looks like you kept one of the 2nd row seats up so you can sit in it? That's what I want to try to do. Congrats on installing the rack yourself. You go girl!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I kept both seats. My bed was built to fall over the seat when I put it down. Behind the passenger is where I enter and exit and I sit there when I'm working. I turn my bed into a desk during the day. Thanks Karen!!!!
@karenk3593 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym Thanks, Kim, & for making your videos. They're helpful and entertaining 🙂
@bklynpaul Жыл бұрын
My crossbars are oem and I bought them from someone on Craigslist that was trading in their car that took off the roof rack to sell it. He was asking $60 but gave me a deal $45 cause I’m a veteran. 👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
That's awesome!!! Thank you for your service. (my dad was Airforce.) 💙
@BazSouthern 2 жыл бұрын
She even let him hoover the car lol
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@PoppyPawpaw21 2 жыл бұрын
Love the build I have the same car you don’t happen to have the measurement to use for the wood cut outs do you!!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I'll get back to you with the measurements. I actually hired someone to make the platform. Thanks!!!
@nancyrosen7246 Жыл бұрын
i,m like you take care of my mom full time little local travel she is 92 yo so i don,t know when i will be full time good luck and safe travels
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I'm lucky now, because I can go and come as I please, but there is going to be a time when I will have to retire from travel and stay home. I'm trying to do as much as I can now.
@ChilledOut 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Kym! I have a 2017 CR-V and have converted it into a no-build but I’m thinking about adding the single platform. Do you have measurements for your platform? I love how it folds up 🌊☀️🌸 I also installed my cross bars on my own 🙌🏽 can’t wait to watch your other videos… cheers from Oz
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! I'll get the measurements when I get the chance. I'm out in the woods. Sleeping in my car. 😀 Best thing I did was scale down to a single platform!!
@ChilledOut 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym lucky you! No rush, I appreciate that thank you!
@journeywithnancy1576 2 жыл бұрын
New Subbie! Pretty amazing what you did.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Welcome to my channel!!!
@MrJonjontheman Жыл бұрын
Loved this video! what year is your CR-V?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! She's a 2014.
@kamarbazarek6460 2 жыл бұрын
Loved - You click8ng your heels..... (No place like 🏡).... I’ve got a 2009 Sante Fe, gonna try and do the same thing to mine... 👍👍👍💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
That means you watched more than half the video!! THANK YOU! LOL - If you do a build with your Sante Fe, let me know. I'd love to see pics!
@jessicaowens3458 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and I love this video! I had to pause when you celebrated your cross bar install! QQ: Do you have a moon roof on your vehicle? I have one and probably just need to research but can't figure out if it's possible to have cross bars AND a moon roof. Anywho, back to your show! :)
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I do have a sunroof, but the cross bars do not get in the way at all. I can still open and close with no problem. Actually, I can stick my head out of the sunroof and adjust anything I have on the roof. My head doesn't hit the crossbars at all. Actually, does your moon roof pop up or slide inside the roof? That will make a huge difference. BTW, I plan on putting solar on the roof, but towards the back.
@jessicaowens3458 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKymappreciate the insight; thank you!
@catherineludlum4955 11 ай бұрын
You rock
@OutonaLimbwithKym 11 ай бұрын
💙 thank you!!!!
@bnanderson117 Жыл бұрын
any chance you have the dimensions of the original setup? I have the same exact CRV and was hoping to make this exactly. Thank you!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Give me a few days to find a measuring tape. 😁 I'll get back to you!!! THANKS!
@gingerk7602 Жыл бұрын
Yes! This is my exact question as well! 😍 Currently car camping with no platform and no storage other than the front seats. So I constantly have to move things around. 😅 I've been looking into building a platform like this and yours is the best yet!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@@gingerk7602 Oh, thank you so much!!! I think I should post on the community tab. Give me a few days to get a measuring tape and I'll make the measures and post them. Thanks again!!! (Yes, you need a platform!)😀
@tommys279 7 ай бұрын
Sederhana tapi keren.......👍
@OutonaLimbwithKym 7 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!
@Christina-pq7kn 4 ай бұрын
Do you have a written template or a video on just building the platform for your 2014 Honda CRV? I have the exact same vehicle. I want to do the exact same thing, but I don’t know even where to start. Thank you for helping out.!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome & thank you!!! No, sorry. A neighbor friend of mine put it together for me. I did make a video with the dimensions though. Here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rK10idiiq-DPf5s.html - hope this helps!
@dougronald561 Жыл бұрын
Kym- Can you give me a suggestion with getting one of those ceiling nets? I need one that fits over the back hatch and back seat, as opposed to right over my head. I also don’t want it to block my sunroof.
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Funny, you ask. I was trying to figure out how to put one there, too. The one over my head still allows me to open my sunroof. You're talking about one for the ceiling, right? Just further back?
@dougronald561 Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym Yes, it would be one for the ceiling, just further back. I guess I asked the right person!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@Doug Ronald I'm having the same issue. Trying to find something to attach the back net to the ceiling. If I figure it out, I'll let you know!
@PertainingtoRose 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome camper van, new friend here
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! Glad to be friends!!! ❤️
@PertainingtoRose 2 жыл бұрын
@Out on a Limb your welcome dear
@adamn7516 Жыл бұрын
Well designed and thought out. But why didn't you sand and paint all the wood or maybe wrap it in vinyl or automotive carpet?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I never thought about carpet or vinyl. I have thought about painting it. I worked on installing a sliding table today and I actually decided that I need to paint it! Now to figure out what kind of paint, what color and if the fumes will be out by my next planned trip in two weeks.
@cookmaster3626 5 ай бұрын
I have a 2014 CRV (only 41K miles) and now that I am retired, your video inspired me to think on the lines of a conversion camper option to do some travel across the US in leisure. Question - if you had a need to remove the spare tire, you have to take the entire bed frame out am I correct? That would be a hassle. Alternatively is it possible to push up the frame base to get access to the spare. Great job and thanks for sharing the details and of course subscribed to your chnl.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 5 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Thanks so much for subscribing!!! WELCOME!! My setup has changed a bit and I'll be doing another complete tour soon. RIGHT now, I can not access my spare tire (big mistake) because my bed frame is too heavy and I added a outlander kitchen on the other side. I need to make it possible for me to remove them both easily just in case. I really am pushing it. If I get a flat, I can call AAA, but I don't think they are going to help me get my spare. LOL! My bed frame does fold and can be taken out, but it's so heavy. I can do it with help. Oh, 41k miles for a 2014 CRV is excellent. You will have the SUV for a long time. It's a great camping car!!!
@cookmaster3626 5 ай бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym -Thx for your
@lynceline9109 Ай бұрын
Awesome! Where did you get your flatbed for your car?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Ай бұрын
A friend built it. It's in the video. Thanks!
@salikansari2332 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I am 5' 10" and was wondering if I would be able to fit in a build similar to yours. Looking into used SUVs these days and will be using it alot for camping.
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
My build is behind the driver's seat. I'm only 5'3" and before I go to sleep, I have to put my driver's seat up as far as it'll go. I think it would be tight for you, unless you removed the passenger seat, which I see a lot of people doing. Depending on the SUV, you could always fold down the passenger seat. Mine doesn't fold. Hope this helps. 💙
@cl4s2013 Жыл бұрын
you can probably move the passenger seat forward to get some more room. If i end up with a plarform like that i'll place it behind the passenger seat to get more room. i used have the Element. That car was amazing but i had to sell it because gas guzzler. There wasn;t much insulation and soundproofing but the floor was completely flat and entire interior was washable. I regret selling it. With '12 and later CRV honda engineers went to the bathroom and CRV came out. With the useless center console, garbage quality carpet, seat fabric, just crap from bumper to bumper.
@crissgen Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, how long is your bed ,I’m 6’3”
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
6'3"? You'd definitely have to make your bed on the passenger side and take out the passenger seat or figure out how to build a table to lay over it. I'm 5'3" and the wood platform is a total of 3 pieces at 5'7" - pushing the driver seat up close to the steering wheel gives me more pillow room. So maybe 5'9" at the most.
@user-ul7kl1jx8d 11 ай бұрын
Do you have the plans for the bed/ storage piece you built ?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 11 ай бұрын
Yes, I made a video of it - with all the dimensions. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rK10idiiq-DPf5s.html
@christiangenest576 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, how long is your bed
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
67" I'm 5'3" so perfect for me. I pull the drivers side seat up to make room for the pillows. So someone 5'10" would be okay. Unless they sleep with their toes pointed. 😃 🤣
@jappleton0901 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase the reflective material? Thanks for the useful tips.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I purchased mine from Amazon: amzn.to/3PQlkWN - but I think Home Depot and Lowe's carry it, too.
@Kitt262 Жыл бұрын
could you still feel the wood when laying down on the two inch foam you bought? I'm thinking of doing something similar, and was considering getting a mattress topper to go along with the foam, do you have any suggestions from your experience?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
No, I can't feel the wood. Back then, I had two - 1" foam mattress pads. Eventually, the second 1" foam mattress ripped, so I purchased a 2" gel memory foam. So I have 3" of padding and I can't feel the wood. Even when I turn. When I had just the 2", my hip bone would hit the wood as I was turning from side to side. Since adding the gel memory foam, I never feel the wood. The gel foams are very nice!!!
@junaeja 11 ай бұрын
so many questions ... can one just park anywhere and sleep for the night ? or are there some rules / tips for it ? Also how do you handle the bathroom situation ? TY.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 11 ай бұрын
No, every state is different. Definitely have to research the area first. Your best bet when starting out is to sleep at truck stops. Pilot J and Loves are great travel centers. You will find other campers there for the night. It's safe and you have a bathroom and food it needed. I have everything I need to use the bathroom inside my SUV. If I can use a facility, I do that. At night, I never leave my vehicle to use the restroom. Once it's dark, I'm inside for good.
@bklynpaul Жыл бұрын
Nice build. I have the same exact CRV and model. How many miles do you have on it. I have 110,000 miles on mine. The only mod I have is the cross bars and hitch mount with hitch lights. 😊
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I have 86k. I'm hoping to get 150k before I have to upgrade, but I really do LOVE my CRV. My mom has one. My brother, nephew, sister-in-law - we all have them.
@rudythewaverlykid4189 2 ай бұрын
Hello Nice Job. I did my own also and I'm not handy lol Could you possibly share with me where your son ordered the cargo basket from? Thank you. Carpe Viem Sieze the Road!
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 ай бұрын
Hey! Thank you so much!! Here is the link for the rooftop basket - this is my Amazon Affiliate link, just in case - I may earn a few quarters from a sale. LOL amzn.to/4bcYUcQ (and THANKS again!)
@steveg8392 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I have the same vehicle, looking to convert like yours. What is the width of your support beams?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!! I'll get measurements in the morning. I have no idea. I paid someone to make the platform.
@martincastellon02 2 ай бұрын
Hi any way that your friend who Made you the platform bed has the schematics or like instructions he used?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 ай бұрын
No, but I made a video (under 9 minutes) with the dimensions: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rK10idiiq-DPf5s.html - the measurements start at 2:17. Hope this helps!
@christiangenest576 2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video,how long is your bed ?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
67" - I'm 5'3" and I have plenty of room. If I pull the drivers seat up, I get about 6 more inches. Thanks for watching!!!
@mainHERO88 2 жыл бұрын
I have kids that I’d like to car camp with but they need car seats so I have to do a collapsable platform like this. This looks great tho! How much did it cost you for all the wood and parts?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
All the parts and the labor cost me about $325. When I turned it into a single bed, my friend did the work for me. The second build didn't cost me anything. I'm sure you can have it built cheaper. They have really big tents that hook on the back of vehicles. May be perfect for kids!
@karentapia888 2 жыл бұрын
How has your glass roof held up? I'm afraid to put cross bars and a storage box over my full sun roof. I feel like it would break the glass.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
The crossbars run behind the glass. I believe the manufacturer places the tabs there, so the sunroof doesn't become obstructed. The entire sunroof is open. I can even stand up through the roof and pack stuff on the rack. Not sure about other makes and model SUV's though.
@RoseBlackGoku2023 Жыл бұрын
Does the hybrid one have seats that go down? Or the battery in the way?
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
I'm really not sure. I belong to a Facebook group for CRV's - they are very knowledgeable over there.
@MichaelVuong-qo5bn Жыл бұрын
Hello Kym. Hope All is well…..I’ve been watching ur video a few times and I like what u did on ur suv and I would like to ask u how much does it cost u to do the conversion bed camper on ur suv. I do own one the same as yours, mine is a 2016 Honda CR-V. Can u give me some tips or can u help to find the friend of urs that worked on ur suv? Thx in advance!!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
My friend is actually building a house in Maine, so he's not in the area right now. I did pay him about $350 to make the bed, but I'm sure if you're handy with the tools you could make it under $100. I made a detailed video of just the bed platform - here is the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rK10idiiq-DPf5s.html - I include all the dimensions. I hope this helps!!
@MichaelVuong-qo5bn Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym Ok Thx Kym. How’s life treating u living in a SUV so far n how long have u been living in SUV?
@MichaelVuong-qo5bn Жыл бұрын
Do u know the full length size of dimension before u cut it in half cuz we want it to build the whole thing for 2 people. If u know it, it would be very helpful. In this video showed only for I person demension. Thx again Kym n greatly appreciated!!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelVuong-qo5bn Whatever the left side is, that's what the right side was. LOL - I had it cut in half. I'm not sure if I have the measurements written down somewhere or not, but I will check.
@oleradiodudea.m.4735 2 жыл бұрын
Did you create screens for your window(s) to get some type of air flow?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I made 5 covers from Reflectix. Other side black out fabric for stealth. I'm trying to figure out how to make one for my sunroof, but with a built in fan.
@caleyhall 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was so bad cutting it inside the vehicle lol.. love the vid otherwise it’s inspiring and very helpful..
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't come out of the car. 😆 Actually, I didn't show it on the video, but the saw cut right into my seat. Live and learn. Thanks for watching!
@caleyhall 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym it went in so it would come out with perseverance. Sorry the seat got damaged but he should’ve known that was potentially going to happen. The seat will be more expensive than the entire fit out. No car insurance either if the seat is damaged. I’d claim insurance on the seat asap and get it replaced so you don’t have to worry about it in future.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
@@caleyhall It was just the headrest part of the seat. No structural damage. And she's actually in excellent condition. My only issue now is getting to my spare tire!!
@BelindaTOV Жыл бұрын
Owls!
@OutonaLimbwithKym Жыл бұрын
Omg! Love your KZfaq channel name!!!!!
@BelindaTOV Жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym hehe, thanks. 😁
@CW-hb1yi 2 жыл бұрын
How did you secure the plywood to your floor? The rack looks good.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's secure. I'm pretty sure the whole unit comes out. I tried once, but it will not budge. I'm sure if I rip out the flooring on the one side, the whole bed will be removable. It's something I'm thinking about doing soon, because I can't access my spare tire. Not much thought was put into the design.
@louisedemontigny5110 2 жыл бұрын
@@OutonaLimbwithKym you could put your spare on the roof rack.
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
@@louisedemontigny5110 Yes. I've thought about that. I really want a roof top carrier though - to hold all my big stuff - tent & chairs. I do have AAA, so I'm safe if I get a flat and need a tow. I'm actually thinking of cutting the right piece, so that I can take the platform out. Just in case.
@kensmith3665 8 ай бұрын
I will suggest you put the model year of your CRV in the title of your video to save a lot of people a lot of time watching a video that doesn’t apply to their model year of CRV yeah
@OutonaLimbwithKym 8 ай бұрын
Totally agree!!!! I was a newbie back then. 2014
@expressivepets1 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same vehicle. I have a difficult time getting in and out of CRV from the back doors. Do you?
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
(I never enter or exit from the very back) I use the right side back passenger door. I keep the seat up. I get in and sit down. Nothing on the floor board either. Take off my boots/shoes. And once I'm in - since I'm seated it's easier to crawl up in the bed. I never enter or exit from the bed side either. I've thought about taking out that right side back passenger seat, but I love using it as a seat. I actually roll up my bed during the day and use the bed platform as a giant table. I did a video called seat to desk - I just love having that seat there for getting in and out.
@hatersgotohell627 2 жыл бұрын
How long is the mattress I'm 6 ft 1 can my problem is when I'm sleeping i need to stretch my legs all the way
@OutonaLimbwithKym 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 5'3" and I have to pull the driver's seat all the way up when I go to sleep. I can stretch, but it's a tight fit. A lot of people take out their passengers seat. I'm thinking you would have a problem. You may have to curl. LOL😁
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