Suburban Camper Conversion Tour

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Suburban Camper Conversion Tour | SUV Camper Build

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Noel G

Күн бұрын

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@michaellanger2910 2 жыл бұрын

All the way from Mexico to Alaska.. one heck of a set up!

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, man! Thanks!

@drphibesrises 4 ай бұрын

Nice build. Well thought out. Maximum use of space. Well done sir. 👍

@daverov9252 Жыл бұрын

Love the amount of space that you left yourself. So many people just stuff the back until they're pretty much sleeping in a coffin! Awesome

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree. Thanks!

@stephanienewton6618 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Enjoy your travels!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@vikki92411 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. You thought of everything 😊

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mikemaynard2044 Жыл бұрын

Bravo! I can easily tell how well thought out and executed. I travel 9 months a year in a Lexus 470 and have some of the same setups. Be safe friend!

@jackhopkinsHW 2 жыл бұрын

Inspiring brother! I got a 2006 Suburban. This helped answer a lot of questions I have had. Thanks!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad I could help!

@sammygonzales-luna5295 2 жыл бұрын

Solid electrical walk through. Love the gas hinges for storage

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude! Glad the electrical walk through worked for you. And yeah, the gas struts make the storage access easier.

@freespeech4all723 2 жыл бұрын

Well thought out build Noel.👍 I'm working on building out a Durango. You've given be a lot to consider. Really helpful video. I retire in 9 months. I'm sure ready to get out there. I miss those night sky's away from the city. Thanks again!

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the retirement! Glad I could help and give back. I learned a lot picking through youtube myself. Good luck with your build! You can check out my Things I Love/Would Change About My Build video if you want even more info. And I really like those night skies way out there, too!

@LifeinThirdPlaces 2 жыл бұрын

Your lockbox is underrated! So cool that you were able to incorporate one into your build.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love having it, too!

@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын

@@noelg9769 Why not just tow a tiny trailer like a 4x8 WeeRoll camper trailer for the extra stuff? Thar tongue boxes are ridiculously big and in the way.

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

@travelinted7865 because this way I can still park in single spaces when I need to sleep in town. And I can still handle some rugged terrain if I'm trying to get to a cool campsite or similar.

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

@travelinted7865 because this way I can still park in single spaces when I need to sleep in town. And I can still handle some rugged terrain if I'm trying to get to a cool campsite or similar.

@travelinman482 Жыл бұрын

@@noelg9769 Look at the Transit Connect, then.

@joesommer6401 Ай бұрын

Great build! I have a 2001 Suburban and I'm in the process of doing my own work, you gave me some more good ideas, thanks man! Safe and happy travels.

@noelg9769 Ай бұрын

You bet! Thanks and good luck!

@wyattoneable Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour. I currently own a Jeep XJ but I'm a big guy and I want to upgrade to a Suburban. You gave me some good ideas!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear it! Good luck!

@suvlife7187 Жыл бұрын

Love it! The setup is awesome!!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@LukeOnTheRoad Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah bro. Awesome build

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude

@SQWIB Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidcostantino1838 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I live in a tiny off-grid house now and have been taking longer and longer camping trips for some time. Looking at a Suburban now and this gave me some great ideas.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help! You can check out my Things I Love/Would Change About My Build video if you want even more info.

@isabelmendi3973 2 жыл бұрын

excellent, very practical use of space.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@riggitydoo5116 10 ай бұрын

Way to make it your own, your personality comes through big time.

@noelg9769 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@AndrewVSmith10 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DMHRC Жыл бұрын

This is a really nice build! Thank you for the walk through. I'm about to start a similar build in an 09 Suburban for camping near hiking trailheads and at RC events. Doing all the boring (but important) maintenance stuff now but cant wait to get started on the camper conversion.

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Good luck with your build!

@iselaluna6049 2 жыл бұрын

Love the solar panels.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Great! I think they're cool, too!

@kevindrane2919 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for sharing. Man, wish I could live / do something like this I so miss camping and being out in the woods. Good job. Peace

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! I hear ya. And do keep in mind, you can always throw a cheap cooler and sleeping mat in your car and head out somewhere for a weekend!

@SQWIB Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build👍

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jeffschaninger2896 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. I really like what you did.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tracereed7457 Жыл бұрын

The tool box on the trailer hitch basket is a damn good idea! May have to copy this

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And go for it, it's been great!

@peternorthrup6274 2 жыл бұрын

I put a set of mile star patagonia tires on my expedition. It really gave the rig a great look. A beast. A look that means business.

@rebeccahenson5328 7 ай бұрын

Nice build! I’m gonna try something like what you did. Thanks for the video.

@noelg9769 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! And good luck!

@rebeccalong3416 2 жыл бұрын

Love your set up! One of the best I've seen yet.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@3uzSwapped55 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@peternorthrup6274 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently building my 04 expedition. I love all the room. No more jeeps for me. My winch can go on the front or back. Plug and play. I have a dedicated marine grade battery in the back to run everything. Big winch, solar panels, 2000 watt power inverter. I like my fresh pot of coffee in the morning. 2 ham radios 1 CB radio. I put a new 200 Amp alternator in to run everything. If the power goes out in my house I can run the fridge and some lights. Love what you did. Remember to add up all your power requirements then multiply Xs 2. That's why I put the 200 amp alternator in.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice! Sounds like a cool setup! And I haven't added everything up on my power requirements, but I did try to be cognizant about it in general.

@cenewton3221 9 ай бұрын

What a great rig! Well done, thanks for sharing it with us.

@noelg9769 9 ай бұрын

You bet! Thanks!

@hdrh3122 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job. one day i want to build something like that!

@mattblack133 6 ай бұрын

Good job dude!

@noelg9769 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@1969rondean Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for sharing

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching!

@murphysmenagerie9239 2 жыл бұрын

Neat setup, I have a 2003 Tahoe I'm looking to build out. The voice over I think you called it is much easier to understand. I kept having to adjust my volume prior to the change. I think it was because you turned your head or climbed in and out of the rig. Amazing what you accomplished, I love my micro too. Thank you for sharing. Have a sparkling day...from OR. 🌲🌲🐾🐾

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, wow. Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to keep that in mind going forward!

@gmcguy Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williamley7380 Жыл бұрын

Nice build brother!!! Adventure on!!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ronniehdable 2 жыл бұрын

I run the same rig . Awesome layout for traveling. Thank you. Ron

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. Happy travels.

@tysentheking 9 ай бұрын

This is amazing

@noelg9769 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you like it.

@shannonmurphy9790 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good! I have quite a few of the same things as you, and was surprised when you said those seatback bags are coolers - I have one and they marketed it as a trash bag. I can see what you mean though, about using them as coolers - they would definitely work for that too. Happy travels.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks! I added the seat back bags I used to the links in the description, in case you'd like to take a look.

@tedgayer336 Жыл бұрын

Great woodworking, Sir!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@josephhernandez5548 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude!

@XxN8iVeSc0uTxX 7 ай бұрын

Nice built sweet video

@noelg9769 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@elizabethgreen2134 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant 😊

@noelg9769 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@CBAmakingAusername 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever. It looks great

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@emmamagadanbeall 2 жыл бұрын

Love the setup! Love the guitar compartment! 🎶 🎸

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you loved it!

@3uzSwapped55 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome set up.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@merlin0215 Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sugarskulllyfe5890 2 жыл бұрын

badass setup!

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidluster6877 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍

@Sirpenetrator Жыл бұрын

Hit me with a volume change up like that again….I’ll scream so loud it rattles your brain. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Ahahaha. I know! So sorry! Some other people said that earlier too. I tried to be better about it on my later videos.

@Sirpenetrator Жыл бұрын

@@noelg9769 just given ya a hard time man!!

@rollon932 2 ай бұрын

Nice!!!!!

@noelg9769 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@navychhaingvoeun3189 2 жыл бұрын

Look amazing setup

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you like it!

@rollon932 2 ай бұрын

Just subbed.

@BodyTransformerss 2 жыл бұрын

Dude dope video man 💥💥💥

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@greywolfoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how you hooked up to your alternator along with links

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a specific part of the process you want me to go over?

@greywolfoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@noelg9769 hey Noel, thanks for your response. I have an 04 GMC Yukon. I use fuel to cook and batteries for lanterns and head lamps. I’d love to power up a second battery to use electric griddle, electric burner, coffee maker, blender and to power a portable refer. So I guess if you can cover A to Z how extra battery connects to main battery all the way to where converter and power pack along with any links to items. If you haven’t already you can set up Amazon store to make cash from purchases from your links.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. I think I can do that. I'll have the video out in a few weeks or so. Thanks for watching!

@randallgd 2 жыл бұрын

@@noelg9769 Thanks would also love to see how you did that!

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

@@randallgd You bet! Stay tuned!

@aprels870 Жыл бұрын

Hey I love how you have your bed side ways than the long way and what size is your bed

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

My bed sleeps front to back. The bed platform is 4 ft wide and a little over 6ft long. And the mattress is a little smaller than that.

@sharonsmith9478 2 жыл бұрын

Love it wow

@mr.omartheboss Жыл бұрын

nice

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@putindead2406 Жыл бұрын

🔥💪

@tommyhughes7073 Ай бұрын

Great build. One question, how did you get the 3/4 birch side cabinet built and attached?

@noelg9769 Ай бұрын

I measured and test fit many times until it fit. I'd recommend just making a cardboard template. Mostly jigsaw for the cuts. Power carved the roundover. Router and roundover bit would be easier. It's all one unit assembled inside the suburban in pieces. In the front I have brackets that connect to the original attachment point for the middle row of seats. 200lb rated zip ties in back to the tie down loops. 200lb zip ties at top front to seatbelt attachment point. In back up high, steel handle screwed into suburban frame/roof and secured to birch with pad eye and 200lb zip tie.

@tommyhughes7073 Ай бұрын

@@noelg9769 Thank you very much. I am getting started on my build soon. That extra storage space is great.

@whyrms Жыл бұрын

Yo, you forgot to tell us where you keep your weights, or you just lift the whole rig to keep in shape?

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks! Just climbing those rocks!

@kasieream1248 Жыл бұрын

Could you do this with a Tahoe or a ford expedition?

@noelg9769 Жыл бұрын

They're a little but smaller. So you'd have to make some changes. But you could definitely do something!

@evanh4376 2 жыл бұрын

I was quite surprised that you said that you said that your build was 28-32K, was that including the price of the van, it seemed high compared to what other people spent, but maybe all the things you did to make it 4 x 4 made it expensive.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that includes the price of the suburban, repairs that were needed for the vehicle, the tools I bought, the off-road upgrades, the audio/electrical additions and the whole build. Everything.

@rubiconoutdoors3492 6 ай бұрын

They dont make any good affordable 4wd vans for a Reasonable price. This is a great option.

@contrabassbob 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Man you are loaded heavy. Did you delete the AFM?

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Had to look up what that was, but it hasn't been necessary for me. Probably not as heavy as you might think. Especially after considering the weight lost by removing all the back seats and center console.

@cynthiaemerson1114 3 ай бұрын

How do you cover windows for privacy?

@noelg9769 3 ай бұрын

I have window covers. For the windshield and front 4 windows, I bought mine from weather tech. I made the ones for the rest of the rear windows.

@secondact7151 2 жыл бұрын

How hard was it to remove the center console? Did y have to remove the seats to do it? Is your cargo carrier from harbor freight?

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

The cargo carrier is not Harbor Freight. It's by Reese. I really like the quality. I added a link to it in the description. I also have a video just on putting together the cargo carrier box. You can check that out.

@noelg9769 2 жыл бұрын

And I did have to remove the front seats to take out the center console. It's not complicated, mostly bolts. Just takes work because the seats and center console are heavy. And to avoid any issues, I disconnected the car battery before unplugging the electrical harness to the seats.