MPV Stealth Camper (The cheap way!)

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Camp anywhere, any time, and no one will suspect a thing! How we converted an MPV into a super cheap stealth camper.
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@marseluspp 18 күн бұрын

I like the idea of removing middle seats. It changend the car to party limusine if you want to… :)

@user-nr8vh9fj4j Ай бұрын

your Zafira is top 😎🤟

@marvrogers9540 10 ай бұрын

Genius idea using the umbrella poles! I'm nicking that one 😂

@ArtistFormerlyKnownAsShitlord 10 ай бұрын

Double entendre everywhere! It's like a Carry On film. 😄

@DaleyOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Genius. And a lot cheaper than joining the VW brigade 👍

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely Ben! Cheers

@andrewdouglas5020 10 ай бұрын

I go motorcycle camping occasionally, having seen the blackout carpet on your windows, I thinking about trying on my helmet visor! Should work and no one will know I’m in there!!

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

🤣 great idea! You could also keep it in whilst riding as it'll keep the sun out of your eyes.

@chrish3305 10 ай бұрын

“Gareth’s wood slots in nicely” 🤣🤣🤣 one of my favourites yet

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

That one wasn't even intentional 😂

@expat0149 10 ай бұрын

I got a Ford Grand Tourneo and have a single bed setup from Redcote Leisure , yes it cost more than your setup but i am very happy with it , camped out in it twice so far , Tan Hill Lodge for a night and a small car park next to The Peice Hall in Halifax this was after a concert , no one bothered me at all ,partially thanks i think that the vehicle doesnt look like a camper and the window covers provided have a similar effect as yours , looking forward to more trips :)

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Have fun in it 👍

@1988dgs 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic, this is something I am thinking of doing, great to see how it could turn out

@Camper_Van_Dross 10 ай бұрын

Looking great guys! I've bitten the bullet and bought a very old Citroen dispatch

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Nice one mate. What ya gonna do with it?

@Camper_Van_Dross 10 ай бұрын

@@GarethZoeWildcamps a less stealthy camper. Going to fit it out myself using the jackery I won. Planning the Olympics next year. It's a shed but it's mine

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

It doesn't matter what it is or what it cost, it's the adventures you make with it 👍 That's our ethos anyway ☺️

@Camper_Van_Dross 10 ай бұрын

@@GarethZoeWildcamps exactly, I've worked hard to buy it and I'm.exciyrr for the adventure

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Well if you feel like sharing some pics or progress reports we'd love to see them ☺️

@James-ly3rx 10 ай бұрын

Just bought one of these and had this exact idea about the bench seats. Defo going to do this

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic James. Let us know how it goes 👍

@robbrigham5926 10 ай бұрын

We saw you there - we were passing through, checking on our group of Duke of Edinburgh scouts. Didnt have time to come and say hello but was good to see you out and about and realise that youtubers are real people too...! There are some great spots with lakes and views etc to wild camp just up the hill from where you were - dont know if you had a chance to explore?

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha that's so weird. The chap in the White van recognised us too lol. You should of come over for a chat. Either way hope you both had a nice day 😀

@BillyHey72 10 ай бұрын

I really really miss my Zafira B. Without doubt the best car I've ever had and the most practical. Yes it sort of looked like a herse, but loads of space for holidays, trips to IKEA etc and lovely to drive. I had an 07 1.8 Design and the engine was amazing (VVT) Unfortunately it was at the time where the govt decided to tax cars based on CO2 and kept putting it up and up. Think I was paying £270 when I got rid of it. I slept in the back of mine a few times, but nothing like your setup. That's amazing what you've done by removing the middle bench Nice work.

@borderlands6606 9 ай бұрын

I used to kip in the back of a Fabia estate. Rear seats removed, and a stiff tarp over me and my gear. People had no idea there was anyone inside until I rolled back the cover.

@stevew585 9 ай бұрын

Thats a great set up, the Zafira is perfect for this.

@annebeginn2034 10 ай бұрын

Hi guys that’s fab if I have to change car for what ever reason, my main reason for choosing a car is whether I can sleep init lmao. Have adapted my Citroen c3 Picasso exclusive and I love it. Early morning joggers passed by and I heard them say “ how did she sleep in that ?” While I was making my brew 😂. Carry on camping guys it’s the best medicine x

@mitchelltarpy4289 10 ай бұрын

Hi G and Z, I was just wondering when you might be doing a long video as the small time wise ones are great but always leave me wanting. 💙😎

@ponyboymb 10 ай бұрын

Wicked 🖤 Big G' needs to be called the McGyver, excellent job 👊🏻✌🏼 Have a beautiful day ahead you two lovely humans 💯👊🏻🤍

@STEALTH_CAR_CAMPER 10 ай бұрын

did the same thing with my vw touran , tried the raised bed but hated it , way better to ditch the second row :) they are individual in my car and clip in so way easier to put in if needed. looks neat with that board in 👍

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Sounds cool 👍 Our Galaxy was like that.

@JAFKARNAT 10 ай бұрын

Love the leg room in the back when the seats are used as seats. Like a London taxi 😂😂. Well done, perfect vehicle choice.

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Aww thanks 👍

@Gabblerwba1 10 ай бұрын

Good use of quite a popular car on the roads not long ago. Gareth I think you could easily do interior design on a few other models with that approach 👍😎

@billhambelton7698 10 ай бұрын

Great ideas for the Zafira. Im lucky with the Citroen C4 grand picasso. All 5 of the rear seats fold completely flat to form a bed.

@craigleewhite6317 10 ай бұрын

Hi Gareth. Hi Zoe. Majestical castle from before. Craig the ponders about them guy here:) How you doing? You look fantastic!

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@maxfenig1850 10 ай бұрын

Always lovely when you know exactly where that is :) nice spot

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

A right git of a road down to it though 😂

@maxfenig1850 10 ай бұрын

Yeah not the ideal place to meet another car lol @@GarethZoeWildcamps

@AM-gn6nn 10 ай бұрын

Nice ..❤ from canada we use our dodge nitro 2007

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Very cool, would like to see that 😀

@VanSolo-uk 10 ай бұрын

Looking good folks, .. where's the chimney going ? :)

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Ha ha, we talking about the 'bong'?

@Fremulshmat 4 ай бұрын

What happened to the Alhambra? I’m considering buying one as I like the way you can completely remove the seats. Thanks for posting.

@GarethZoeWildcamps 4 ай бұрын

Ford Galaxy it was. Lots of things went wrong all at once so we scrapped it.

@airlessmean 10 ай бұрын

see i have the vauxhall zafira tourer i was debating bout turning into a car camper for when i dont wanna wild camp but the middle seat has a gap between so its a struggle ha! and trying to get the window covers, but im working it out :) (not taking the seats out though! )

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

My sister had one (the tourer) and slept in it all the time. Maybe yours is different but her seats all folded down and the middle row had a slight slope for the pillow. Easy peasy! Like this pic: www.google.com/search?q=zafira+tourer+seats+folded&client=ms-android-doogee&sca_esv=567192751&tbm=isch&prmd=isvn&sxsrf=AM9HkKkr7P2T1Ia6Mw5Sa3t9NUDombd-Ug:1695280900061&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiysd6-lbuBAxWhYEEAHSGLCV4Q_AUoAXoECAMQAQ&biw=360&bih=628&dpr=2#imgrc=YtAAPc7p8T9cOM&imgdii=nn3sNxXaW6Q9NM

@devonbikefilms 10 ай бұрын

Genius. Love what you’ve done with the car.

@mywildadventures88 Ай бұрын

Hi, great vid. Doing something very similar but with the zafira tourer. Can you possibly link me to the fabric you used to cover rear windows? Looks great!!!!

@GarethZoeWildcamps Ай бұрын

Hi it's just 4 way stretch carpet. You can get it from whoever is cheapest tbh 👍

@mywildadventures88 Ай бұрын

@@GarethZoeWildcamps thanks so much 🙂🙂! Keep up with the great vids 🤟🤟

@alal.t14033 6 ай бұрын

what year is you car i have a 63 plate vw passat estate, i like to camp in i did the nc500 in it towing a trailer

@GarethZoeWildcamps 6 ай бұрын

Zafira B 2005-2014 the same model was produced

@paulherron6822 10 ай бұрын

Ingenious set up. Well done.

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@montygti16v11 10 ай бұрын

@GarathZoeWildcamps Love the idea of that, so it's only 4 bolts, I see a conversion coming on. But must say i like the raised bed idea then every thing is stored underneath out of site 😊

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

The raised bed was a nightmare! Can't even sit up 😕

@montygti16v11 10 ай бұрын

Don't supose you would sell your raised bed would you Just thought I'd ask 😊

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

You know what Monty, we'd of quite happily given it to you but it's gone to the tip already we're afraid as it was taking up room at home.

@montygti16v11 10 ай бұрын

@GarethZoeWildcamps many thanks for the reply happy car camping I look forward to seeing more happy adventures much love ❤️ 😍

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Honestly though Monty, you may spend time and money making a raised bed just to realise it's too cramped. We're not the only casualties to that one either lol. It's a 20 minute job removing the middle seats and the space inside is so much more usable. We're quite happy to do a video explaining it next time we do the process.

@roblox_bedwars_content Ай бұрын

I am getting a Zafira in 2 weeks and want to remove these seats for camping. The videos on KZfaq for removal of bench seats make it look really hard. Did you follow one or just suss it out as you went along?

@GarethZoeWildcamps Ай бұрын

We just followed a KZfaq video initially. Now we can have it removed in less than 10 mins. We had to buy a torx socket though as didn't have the correct size.

@GarethZoeWildcamps Ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etN_aJV3zrGseZ8.htmlsi=GRuRWQmyvgk8UnlZ

@procta2343 10 ай бұрын

if you can get some second hand rear trims, and have a look at MUD ( that supply defender bits) they do some USB ports, which you could install in the back, all you need to do is run the wires to the battery and a fuse. I am sure you can get a daft loom and fuse box that is used for kit cars etc. You could even look at a heavy duty battery too,

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Great idea

@Wohojacko46 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video and the clever way you have used the space

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@grizzlycountry5539 10 ай бұрын

Great setup, enjoy.

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@chrisandsamlivingthedream 10 ай бұрын

Awesome guys

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Thanks guys ☺️

@nachalnik1000 10 ай бұрын

Amazing!,,🎉

@jonah17100 10 ай бұрын

Great couple

@GarethZoeWildcamps 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonah 😍

@anothereffinvanlifer5254 3 ай бұрын

What happened to your stool stool?

@GarethZoeWildcamps 3 ай бұрын

Ahh that lives in the roof box, along with all the crap we don't want in the car lol

@anothereffinvanlifer5254 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant. I had to scrap my van at Christmas but I’ve just been offered a Zafira which is how I’ve found your channel. Thanks for sharing your journey. 🙏

@GarethZoeWildcamps 3 ай бұрын

Bummer about having to scrap it :( But you can definitely sleep in the Zafira. We spent a week in Wales using it as a base camp.