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Anne Elk BrontosaurusTheorist


Joined: 07 Sep 2018 Posts: 2112 | TRs | Pics Location: Seattle |
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Anne Elk
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 Sat Apr 08, 2023 3:46 pm
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This came up in my youtube feed while looking at something else. All the solar-charged gadgetry is pretty nifty. Well, all the gadgets, period. Worth watching to the end as there are a number of cool items I'd never heard of before, like the unusual compact fire extinguishers, and the ceiling frame for attaching stuff. He's used every available inch of space, but alas, no room for a travel companion, unless they sleep outside.
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
Slim
"There are yahoos out there. It’s why we can’t have nice things." - Tom Mahood
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Hiker Mama Member


Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3435 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
I love that YouTube channel. Tristan does some amazing adventures and interviews some interesting folks with all different kinds of rigs fitted out for camping.
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Chief Joseph Member


Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 7173 | TRs | Pics Location: Verlot-Priest Lake |
Anne Elk wrote: | but alas, no room for a travel companion, unless they sleep outside. |
Lol, I would prefer that anyway, unless it's my cat.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Go placidly amid the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
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Randito Snarky Member


Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 9213 | TRs | Pics Location: Bellevue at the moment. |
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Randito
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 Mon Apr 10, 2023 3:08 pm
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I did something similar in my CRV for a trip. Problem is , at least in a CRV , even without a raised platform there isn't enough headroom to sit up. So its OK for a week or so, but longer term not so much.
You don't really need a stealth camper unless you are trying to camp in urbanized areas.
I built a stealth camper van for my daughter using a Nissan NV-200 cargo van as a base. Big enough for her and her dog, but not big enough for a human companion.
Two hundred watts of solar panels and some batteries provide power to the 12 volt powered cooler -- not having to deal with ice and draining the melt water is a big plus when doing #vanlife for a whole summer.
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Malachai Constant Member


Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 15842 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
A f 150 and a pop up camper is enough stealth for us. 100 w on roof and 100 w briefcase keeps frig going in the summer. If wind is too high or prying eyes are around you can keep top down and cozy up on couch or floor. Normal point in camping in urban area
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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Gil Member


Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Posts: 3984 | TRs | Pics
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Gil
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 Tue Apr 11, 2023 4:39 pm
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The ultimate travel van is ...
A 1999 Toyota Sienna with nearly 300K on it. A simple camp cot occupies one side, with the legs lashed to the seat anchors. Duffels go underneath. The third row right seat remains as the lounge/reading chair. Water, food, coolers go behind the third row chair and under the end of the cot. Books slip in beside the seat.
Of course, more than one is a problem, but we've gotten around that by just taking out the third row seat and using the rest of the floor space.
Friends help the miles go easier.
Klahini
Friends help the miles go easier.
Klahini
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Hiker Mama Member


Joined: 25 Jun 2006 Posts: 3435 | TRs | Pics Location: Lynnwood |
I haven't watched that particular video yet, but my dad and I made a camping platform for my Honda Pilot. It's an older model, and the seats don't go down flat. We made a drawer and a slide-out table. I haven't used the drawer really, but I do use the table a lot to cook on. I think it's best for one person, with 2 you'd have to put all your gear and food in the front seats at night. I also have the problem that the ceiling is just a bit too short, it's tough to sit up and to change clothes inside. I'm 5'8" and sometimes my feet hit the tailgate when I'm in bed, so taller folks might be a bit cramped. But despite the drawbacks, it's let me get out into colder temps and camp all year.
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Huron Heartless


Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Posts: 982 | TRs | Pics
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Huron
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 Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:35 pm
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The Huron trailhead hotel
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Pyrites Member


Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Posts: 1766 | TRs | Pics Location: South Sound |
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Pyrites
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 Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:51 am
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Way spiffier than the ol’ once upon a time Vega Kamback. Back seat folded true flat, add 3” thick poly foam from Ernst Malmo. Drive to trailhead on W side of Olympics, comfy sleep, ready at dawn.
Keep Calm and Carry On?
Heck No.
Stay Excited and Get Outside!
Keep Calm and Carry On?
Heck No.
Stay Excited and Get Outside!
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cdestroyer Member


Joined: 14 Sep 2015 Posts: 1160 | TRs | Pics Location: montana |
sure beats the ol 62 chev brookwood station wagon with boat on top, back loaded with gear. two adults two kids
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Malachai Constant Member


Joined: 13 Jan 2002 Posts: 15842 | TRs | Pics Location: Back Again Like A Bad Penny |
When we were buying our 4 runner we got in the back to see if we could sleep in it. Salesman thought we were nuts. We.never made a video of it though.
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
"You do not laugh when you look at the mountains, or when you look at the sea." Lafcadio Hearn
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