Hi Lorraine, if you are able to camp with a Smart car there are no excuses for anyone to be able to camp with anything bigger than the Smart car. You have instilled confidence in a lot of folks. Good job? Good video.

Smart woman in a Smart car.

You win the miniest house reward🎪🏆

Now that's a tiny home! Lol Good job!

I thought I'd seen it all. Next up: How to live out of your motorcycle

Lorraine's video PROVES , any car is fit for dwelling.

I think you must be the winner of most clever compact rv. Impressed!

You made that car smarter!!! :-)

Back in the 60’s, a friend of mine camped around the country in a VW bug. Set his cot up diagonally inside.

I just love your inventiveness and creativity, you've not only managed to create a super micro camper that's full of practicality from cabin to tailgate, but in doing so you've retained the essential ability to access the driving seat should you ever decide that a quick exit is prudent. The benefits of having a Smart Car have never been so good, you've brought a whole new level of independence, practicality, saving and fun to an already clever concept. I'd perhaps think about modifying a tarp or getting a small hatchback tent annexe to give a sheltered cooking, sitting, washing/toilet space out of bad weather.

You just set car camping to the whole new level. What’s the next smaller car from the Smart car? Any challenger? You rock!!

I seriously thought this was a joke until i watched the video, and your not 4 foot tall either. Great job.

I will be camping out on my new Honda fit! At last i will be free

This just proves that if you want to do something it can be done! I NEVER would have imagined using a smart car as a camper! Kudos to her ingenuity!

I had a Smmartcar and never considered doing that. You are a minimalist for sure. Good Luck!

wow, who would have thought !! XD you're my new hero for rocking the smart RV ! :D

Wow !!! That's a fantastic setup!! Thanks for sharing. Bet it gets hella gas mileage too.

Lorraine-too cool. I’m impressed

For some reason, I’m very happy watching this video. Awesome! I am just so grateful for you sharing this video because when on occasion, I see smart cars, I always think that a full sized car has been cut in the middle. This is really a very eye opener video. I drive a pick-up and the back is just wasted space. Ugh!

This is wonderful! I have a smart and never thought of using the special storage spaces in this way!

Thank you Ma'am. I so appreciated your advice. I own a beautiful passion in red. My only concern was the sleeping arrangements you have solved that for me. Kindest regards Johnny Hurlbut from England.

wow! Awesome. Ann's I'm trying to figure out outfitting my Toyota yaris. yours is so much smaller. this gives me hope. this a great. thank you for sharing.

Absolutely amazing, thank you so much for showing us how you did all that!

I’m 6’3” and had a smart for two back in 08. I fit nicely in it but maybe not for camping.... great to see that you are enjoying it! Man, I miss my Smarty....

Just when you think you've seen it all...

That is a really awesome set up! You did a great job!

I love your camper and creativity.

Making use of a small space for a car camper is always amazing. Great job!

This is great! Good for you such an incredibly compact setup! I thought my prius was compact

I want to put this setup in my Mercedes A-class. It's bit longer than the smart, so now I know, that it will work. Thanks for sharing.

Wow! Now I know I can turn my Mazda CX-9 into an rv for my husband, myself and the dog for next summer. Your Smart Car has me pumped!! Thank you for sharing!

Just camped in my SUV for the first time this past weekend and a friend sent me the link to your video. I have some more ideas now! Thank you!! 😊

That is brilliant! I'm very impressed. I think a small solar panel and LED lighing would help. But WOW.

Wow, good for you! Very cool. A Honda Fit is only slightly larger on the outside but MUCH bigger inside and would be my choice. But props to you.

I have a SMARTIE...very tempted to camp. Thank you!

this really cool ! never thought the smart can be capable to be camper !

I used to camp with a motor cycle. This looks like a palace to me.

This is a great and easy way to camp and save space. It’s great for money saving! Love it! Maybe I’ll try this when I’m older!

Wow that's impressive! We thought we were pushing it for space as we travel and sleep in our tiny Mini Cooper!

Wow! If a tiny little SmartCar can convert to a camper ANY kind of car can! Impressive! Happy trails.

Great idea, now all we need is a 4 wheel drive smart car✌

Anything is truly possible!!! Thanks for sharing, I’m planning a cross country solo trip and have been seriously considering car camping to save money. If it can be done in a smart car it can be done in anything! Great job

Ingenious!

This is amazing! I thought my DIY Transit Connect conversion was small!

I have a smart and I just love it! It's so economical and really roomy inside. It's deceptive what you can pack into a smart car. Love your idea of sleeping in it, I wonder if you could do it with two people inside. Thanks for sharing 👍😊

Years ago I went camping on a smallish 250 cc motorcycle. You’d be surprised what I carried in 2 side saddle bags, rolled up tent and sleeping bag, fastened with straps on the pillion seat and a shoulder bag resting on that. All up I had food, water, cooking utensils, a radio, chess set and other amusements, like calculator games, and some books. And it was actually quite comfortable. I’m sure one could carry a lot more in a Smart car. But I am impressed with the setup in this YT video, but at 5ft 9ins I may be a bit too long to sleep comfortably. Have slept well in my Hyundai Getz, though. Even so I could imagine one could pack enough camping gear into a Smart, for say, 2 weeks away, and even if one didn’t sleep in the car, you could still have enough for comfortable camping.

You're doing what I've been saying for the past few years, the first rule of van life is don't get a van. Spent most of last year in my Kia.

Wow! Kudos to you for this! I have a 2009 and absolutely love it. Maybe I’ll have to try camping in it sometime too! Cool video, I’m glad I stumbled across it:)

Recreation Vehicle ! the name is longer than the car But i love it

Wow. I would have thought this was impossible! I just converted a Pontiac Vibe into a stealth micro camper and was looking at other micro campers and stumbled on your channel. I am thoroughly IMPRESSED. Of course, I think being a short/small person also helps in this case. ;) Still...very impressive.

I’m impressed. Living in Grande Prairie Alberta the gate way to Alaska I have seen every kind of unit venturing north to the great state. I have never seen a smart car as a camper . Truly ingenious. Enjoy.👍

And I thought my Cadillac Deville was to small to go camping myself lol.You are a smart lady ,thank you for sharing your video

Now, for this.. You deserve a medal. That's an incredible use of a small space!

That is amazing! I feel cramped sometimes even in my 1998 Saturn SL. I’m switching over to my old 1996 Dodge Caravan because I thought I’d be more comfortable with more space. You put us all to shame with your Smart Car camper... well done!!

Wonderful idea. So creative!

I thought my cavalier was small! Good job, and very nice setup.

I have to give her a like great vid

Wow... Could not imagen.. You could do that to a smart car.. Lol you did a great job

I'm 6'3 375, ex football player, i could not get into a smart car i have tried, but love this!

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!

I had to sleep in my Smart once ,it's impossible,no room. This is brilliant.

WOW. I'm impressed.🙃

This is the best tiniest camper I've ever seen

I’ve done this several times in my 2010 and my 2016 Smarts! Am thinking of doing a cross country adventure!

Seriously impressive never thought anyone can ever sleep in a smart car too impressive.

Wish I could give you two thumbs up!! The new record for tiny campers. Have fun!!

NO WAY thats awesome! I live in a Subaru Out back with my dogs, If i was solo (at 5'7) I would totaly switch to the 45mpg car...Smart Car-Smart Driver :)

Same Smart as mine, and same colour. I would need to keep the boot open to make space for my feet. Maybe some sort of tent-like material would work to extend the rear to the end of the boot lids. Something to think about :-)

You are an inspiration, lol !!! Genius, I have a Smart... I'd like to see more of the boards, how they lay and how you store them. To keep the bugs out you can drape a over the bed "netting" or the nets that go over patio umbrellas ...Great Job !!

Excellent use of space! Very creative.

Surprisingly comfortable set up. Great rig. Never would have thought of it, but seems to work perfect.

I just bought a Kia Soul. It's a suburban compared to his. This gives me ideas. Great video!!

Wow this was way more logical than I ever imagined..

That's awesome, very ingenious. Bravo

Wow, thank you ☺ I've been looking on here for ideas on how to go about it with my Suzuki alto..Now I know what to do, get a board cut to size for my bed! 👍

Thanks Lorraine, for the inspiration. My car is a tiny 4 seater, so I have a little more room to accomodate my larger body, but I will have the same set-up - layout as you. Freedom above all. Happy camping !!

Still watching this video in 2023! AWSOME!

I absolutely love your camper! It's easy and well planned. I hope you re - video any SMART changes as most car campers are works in progress. Happy safe adventures to you. Rick

That's amazing! I wish my Prius had more hideaway space like you have in your tailgate. Perfect for you! I am 6', and I have just a few inches left of free space. Width is not bad, as I can fit my Dometic sideways behind the driver's seat on the folded-down back seat. My plan is to transition into a camping vehicle that gives me more space and allows me to stand. Meanwhile, I am shoveling away the savings, and growing my social security numbers. I'm 60 this year. Love your setup!!!!

Well done Lorraine! Love it!

Wow! I actually watched this twice.

👍This I gotta see. I can’t even imagine. 🤔 Well I guess one could do it with a tent and outdoor seating. Thanks for sharing. 💞

Very well done..as the new owner of a 2014 smart for two i have become very interested in all things Smart..giggle

I really wasn't sure about little smart car's but you sure made yours look very nice. This is a great idea for smart car owners. way to go.

Smart cars are also great at football tailgate parties. Since it has a plastic liner, we fill the entire tailgate storage box with ice and load it up with our favorite brew of the day!

That's another interesting one. I'm 5'3 so this would probably work for me. Thanks for the idea!

I used to have one of these, the CDI version. Used to do near on 90mpg on a run ! Superb three cylinder diesel engine.

Thats what you call making fabulous use of a tiny space, can't say how impressed I am, watch some videos that have much larger vehicles that look a right untidy mess, really nice living space for one to get out and explore.

😂 I can't believe it. You're awesome!

You are one clever Babe. Good luck.

Ha, that's pretty cool! At first I thought your bed boards would slip off of that little ledge on the dashboard if you moved too much. But then I figured they were kept in a forward position when the tailgate is up?? I never knew those smart cars had a sun roof. Nice. Thanks for sharing.

That's the cutest thing i ever did see. Would fit me to a T, i'm 5'4". Been trying to figure out how to do this with an Elf or Veemo type vehicle. A closed in, solar electric tricycle. Can only do 30mph so can't go on highways but, the slow, scenic route is fine by me. Best bit, no costs for fuel, drivers permit, registration or insurance.

Alright nice job! Advantages of being tiny.. happy for you, really cool.

Amazing,, good job Lorraine!!

Wow, nice! I've done car camping in my car a few times (double-crewed and single-crewed), which is the same size as a modern VW Golf. I tend to carry a lot of stuff so when I went double-crewed I had a roofbox for storage.

I honestly thought this video was a joke when I clicked on it. Good on you for thinking outside (or in this case is it inside) the box. Sadly as I am 6'4" I don't think it would work for me, but I guess I could do something with an estate car!

I have a 2015 Smart for two Passion. I think I would take out the Passenger seat and make a solid platform storage. A tent to hook up to the back hatch for Day time living would work great too. Maybe pull a lil Trailor for tent and kitchen stove etch. You did a great job and am proud of you.

Lorraine: This is some really impressive ingenuity! Very inventive. -Jake

Glad you did this! I have a smart car and it’s nice to know should I need to leave!

This is why I love KZfaq!!