We sort of fell upon a very usable mattress solution. For my wife and I, each of us have a (used) yoga mat underneath a thin, self-inflating air mattress we picked up from Costco. I'm 60 and have issues sleeping on my side. This solution is as good as my bed...better even. Because the air gap in the bag is only about 3cm when fully inflated, and there's insulating compressed foam inside for the bag to expand, heat-loss is minimal. We have camped in temps around freezing with no issues. We went on a 3-week, 10,000km road trip a couple of years ago and this arrangement inside our tent worked like a charm.
This is genius, I’m blown away, and it’s high class, like an exec car as camper unbelievable, and your (big and lovely) dog 🐕 looks completely at home, amazing innovation very impressive
Fraser, mate, thank you so much for sharing this. I've just inherited an old C70 and was curious about conversion. I'm totally going for it! Amazing job with the legs and extra headroom. Nicking that idea right now. Thank you so much. So happy. The sleeping bag idea is genius too. Thank you thank you.
Love it ,I converted my Dacia Duster to a camper for a year with a full wooden over floor as the sears didn't go flat and the original boot well as it would have been covered by the new floor and a hatch on it to gain access, Put a twelve volt strip light in the back there's also a standard factory 12v socket on the rear parcel shelf permanent plastic fitting.Heres where I had trouble I had no time for thermal blinds and boy I froze my balls off later on ( great tip salvation army store Eastbourne was in 2016 selling clean and new blankets great!!).Now the whole point to this was I work as a festival and events contractor and this was an alternative to a shity tent as i had been found in one the year before with double pneumonia and severe dehydration.I was later told after two weeks in the hospital including ICU I had aprox 6 hours to live so this was a better idea.The hardest part was the roof bars for my used top box the rails on a duster are thick and a close friend of the family has the contract to fit the roof bars and other external fittings for BT vans so mine cost £100 and are commercial grade so I've kept them on ,The bed was single five or six camping mats free from the fields of Glastonbury were I work on the bins and a couple of matching sleeping bags!I bought a separate leisure battery for under my driver's seat.The floor was built on a wooden frame, Stripped last year when I bought an old caravan and the Dacia weak diesel couldn't pull the van underweight mind, with the floor in .The wood was new and my friend Jafa the joiner(that is his name)planned and built it .
You just caused some nostalgia for my old volvo 70. Well I did slightly different modifications, like removable shelf in truck, also secondary battery. I was quite impressed how spacious volvo was. Until it became to small for longer trips. :D Now I have VW sharan, simple boring car, almost same dimensions as volvo, but with much more space inside for stuff like water container, small fridge, camping tools, some essential car repair tools... And still looking at old volvos with envy because of their design.
Awesome conversion. Just a suggestion for a bit of privacy at the back. Purchasing a gazebo side that can be pegged to the back with strong clothes pegs or the black metal paper clips you can buy that clip on like a peg, just for when you need to change or need to stop a cold draft etc.
Insulation/blackout suggestion for those on a real budget. To do the side windows I found a couple of beach mats one side silvered the other with a woven texture (like a reed blind) sandwiched with some light padding which I then fitted some eyelets, probably no good if your camping in Alaska but gives a little privacy and reflects the bright sun. By the way it cost under 20euro to do both sides! Not sure how long they'll last but I thought it was worth a 20euro gamble.
Looks tidy & organised, a bit more protection from the elements than a fabric tent, damp might be a problem after a few days, just ventilation issues to cure.
The only issue is a number of camp sites are now objecting to these types of setup as I have found. I haven't as yet been refused a pitch but it has sometimes required a bit of an argument. 1 site said I could stay but I would not be allowed on site in the future ... No I don't have some crappy old heap or a hippy wagon
Man you need to put some pipe lagging foam on the small boards that the seats are pushing back on, I noticed the seats are getting damaged, other than that its great, volvos are a greatly underestimated car, I have a v50 and plan to do some overnight stops in that.All the best
great video. But please include the car brand and model name in the title as well! It would be easier for owners to look up for it and find your video. sincerely, a volvo & camp life lover :)
I have not seen you previous videos so here are 3 questions: 1- did you put the spare and jack in your roof pod? 2- how do you keep your second battery churched? 3- How safe is it of use your camping stove in the trunck.. I have just acquired a 2006 cx70 and been stating at it saying to myself: mmm , could I go on the road on a minimalist way to camp, boondock.or go to a camp site once a while. Other questions: where does the waste go, and what kind of ‘potty’ do use?
Nice ideas. I have had two Volvo wagons I really like them. Question: did you remove the lower parts of the rear seats to get the fold down to be that flat? On mine they were easy to remove but I’m in the US. It sounded like you said yours folded underneath somehow. Thanks.
where do you keep all your (camping) stuff when you go to sleep? does everything fit on the roof? under the headspace? under the floorboard? on the front seats?
Enjoyed this project, been looking at gear today for my MK4 Mondeo estate. It's my taxi but looks easy to use for camping. The size in the back of these is amazing, no need for extension.
They have the skylight. Since I don’t have one, I got some screens from Amazon that attach to the windows. They allow the window to go up and down. I was skeptical, but they work very well.
This is an older Volvo, mate. It's the V70 I, so it's the first generation V70. The Volvo 850 and 940 models before it were just as long and wide as this one and there really isn't much of a difference in the end, when you park them next to each other. I have a V70 I myself and a friend has a 940 plus I know another person who has the 850. So in the end, it doesn't matter much and for what you get, I'd say that the most comfortable and pleasant car to drive is the V70. In no small part due to the seat and the 5-cylinder engine in those things
That may be a bit more difficult, depending on how long your trunk is in the car. As far as I'm aware, the XC90's trunk is a tad shorter than that of the V70
Hey Fraser, thanks for that really good ideas with your Volvo. I´m looking forward to do the same with an older model of a Volvo 240. I´m searching for a tarp or tent for the back like you showed on 7:40. Would you tell me what kind of tarp you use? cheers Flo
Thanks Fraser, just watched all of this series of videos. Did you have an issues with damp soggy sleeping bag insulation from the condensation / moisture in the air? Perhaps you've only used this setup during the warmer months so probably wouldn't be an issue. Would be interested to know how the reality of living with this setup turned out.
Love the conversion. It looks like you sewed the reflective bubble wrap on the sleeping bag? Creative alternative to insulated fabric on the bolt. How do you drain the sink? Love the pooch!
flyingcat2054 thanks, it’s actually spray adhesive. There’s a waste pipe going out the bottom of the wheel well. Easy! Check out my other videos on this build on how I built the thermal blinds.
Great conversion! When sleeping in the car I always end up being annoyed by the moist & bad air quality after a while in the closed car. How do you handle this problem? Just open a window a bit or something more sofisticated?
Ive got a very similar car when I’ve slept in it in the past I like to lock the doors when I’m in there. This causes the alarm to go off how do you get around this?
Hi mate. Planning on camper a v70 too. Thinking between a mini van like the kangoo ir Partner or the V70. Talking about the volume inside, is safe sleep inside the wagon on winter (mountain and very low temperatures when going snowboarding) with the windows closed? Oxygen más breathing, or hoy have to open a bit the windows. Thanks
I have worked as a mech and yeah i admit they are built like brick shit houses but they just dont stop and they have beautiful interiors and most if them are pretty damn quick my 2007 executive xc90 has 340,000 miles on her even got the factory agm battery
Hi man, that is a great conversion. I own a bit smaller estate(VW golf) and I have done something similar with it. Although I have gone much more low budget than you, yours looks more comfortable and sustainable as well. We have spend 2 weeks in our car, it was fine but largely because the weather was nice all the time and we did not have to deal with rain. You can check out my conversion here: ruclips.net/video/TLeHIVKNVaA/видео.html I would appreciate any feedback. Have a nice day. Jindra
Hey Fraser First of all, super nice setup! I was wondering what the battery indicator is called? I can't seem to find anything like it online, and I really need one for my own setup. Thank you!
B Z hi, I needed the seat back for the sleeping platform and removed the bases. That way when I need to carry four people I can. Sorry it’s not for you!
We sort of fell upon a very usable mattress solution. For my wife and I, each of us have a (used) yoga mat underneath a thin, self-inflating air mattress we picked up from Costco. I'm 60 and have issues sleeping on my side. This solution is as good as my bed...better even. Because the air gap in the bag is only about 3cm when fully inflated, and there's insulating compressed foam inside for the bag to expand, heat-loss is minimal. We have camped in temps around freezing with no issues. We went on a 3-week, 10,000km road trip a couple of years ago and this arrangement inside our tent worked like a charm.
Sounds like an excellent idea
This is genius, I’m blown away, and it’s high class, like an exec car as camper unbelievable, and your (big and lovely) dog 🐕 looks completely at home, amazing innovation very impressive
Thanks you-the cooker placement made me laugh so loud-genius
Fraser, mate, thank you so much for sharing this. I've just inherited an old C70 and was curious about conversion. I'm totally going for it! Amazing job with the legs and extra headroom. Nicking that idea right now. Thank you so much. So happy. The sleeping bag idea is genius too. Thank you thank you.
Cool. I will get my 2001 Volvo V70 soon and plan to live in it almost full time. Thanks for the several good solutions!
hI, DO YOU KNOW IF THATS A VOLVO V70 IN THE VIDEO?
It is@@youareamazingyesyou5880
Volvo v70 mk1 is an unreal car, I’d recommend getting the windows fully tinted instead of messing about with covers ect. Looks v cool aswell
That's beautiful and big space for sleeping etc. Great set-up indeed for a Volvo wagon. Enjoy the adventures..
Love it ,I converted my Dacia Duster to a camper for a year with a full wooden over floor as the sears didn't go flat and the original boot well as it would have been covered by the new floor and a hatch on it to gain access, Put a twelve volt strip light in the back there's also a standard factory 12v socket on the rear parcel shelf permanent plastic fitting.Heres where I had trouble I had no time for thermal blinds and boy I froze my balls off later on ( great tip salvation army store Eastbourne was in 2016 selling clean and new blankets great!!).Now the whole point to this was I work as a festival and events contractor and this was an alternative to a shity tent as i had been found in one the year before with double pneumonia and severe dehydration.I was later told after two weeks in the hospital including ICU I had aprox 6 hours to live so this was a better idea.The hardest part was the roof bars for my used top box the rails on a duster are thick and a close friend of the family has the contract to fit the roof bars and other external fittings for BT vans so mine cost £100 and are commercial grade so I've kept them on ,The bed was single five or six camping mats free from the fields of Glastonbury were I work on the bins and a couple of matching sleeping bags!I bought a separate leisure battery for under my driver's seat.The floor was built on a wooden frame, Stripped last year when I bought an old caravan and the Dacia weak diesel couldn't pull the van underweight mind, with the floor in .The wood was new and my friend Jafa the joiner(that is his name)planned and built it .
Awesome, gonna turn my electric converted e46 touring into a camper and take it on a big road trip
I just got a 2008 CX70 Volvo and I am amazed at all the things this car will do. great video
You just caused some nostalgia for my old volvo 70. Well I did slightly different modifications, like removable shelf in truck, also secondary battery. I was quite impressed how spacious volvo was. Until it became to small for longer trips. :D Now I have VW sharan, simple boring car, almost same dimensions as volvo, but with much more space inside for stuff like water container, small fridge, camping tools, some essential car repair tools... And still looking at old volvos with envy because of their design.
This is absolutely genius!
Very enjoyable video. Great ideas. Well shot video. Thanks !
Awesome conversion. Just a suggestion for a bit of privacy at the back. Purchasing a gazebo side that can be pegged to the back with strong clothes pegs or the black metal paper clips you can buy that clip on like a peg, just for when you need to change or need to stop a cold draft etc.
Insulation/blackout suggestion for those on a real budget. To do the side windows I found a couple of beach mats one side silvered the other with a woven texture (like a reed blind) sandwiched with some light padding which I then fitted some eyelets, probably no good if your camping in Alaska but gives a little privacy and reflects the bright sun. By the way it cost under 20euro to do both sides! Not sure how long they'll last but I thought it was worth a 20euro gamble.
Looks tidy & organised, a bit more protection from the elements than a fabric tent, damp might be a problem after a few days, just ventilation issues to cure.
I got a Volvo v40 and Its super comfy to sleep in. Love that thing
Say something more about this tent.
I need it for my V70 from 2006 !
This is awesome and just what I am looking for :D
simply BRILLIANTLY DONE! And beautiful lokation I should say! HAPPY KAMPING! 😇😉
Anni C thank you!
This caught my eye. I was donated a 2004 V70.... ideas...
That looks alot more comfortable than when I slept in my Volvo S40
You slept laying in the front seat, or how?
Nice car and setup :)
Thanks. Enjoyed your films too.
Very nice and easy conversion, I will use some of your ideas on my Volvo.
The front Passenger seat also folds completely flat as well I found that out by mistake
Great setup!
Very creative!👍❤
The only issue is a number of camp sites are now objecting to these types of setup as I have found. I haven't as yet been refused a pitch but it has sometimes required a bit of an argument. 1 site said I could stay but I would not be allowed on site in the future ... No I don't have some crappy old heap or a hippy wagon
Wait a campsites not letting you have your car be slept in
As a volvo fan and owner, nice job ! ;)
Have a XC70 Volvo and I'm straight hyped.
Man you need to put some pipe lagging foam on the small boards that the seats are pushing back on, I noticed the seats are getting damaged, other than that its great, volvos are a greatly underestimated car, I have a v50 and plan to do some overnight stops in that.All the best
I was thinking the same thing!
The V50 is a great car no dou t. But one day, just for fun try out a V70. You'll love it! 😊
absolutely brilliant ideas mate, good job
Fantastic really enjoyed watching you progress and the end result is brilliant 👍
SPUD Brook thanks SPUD, off camping this weekend so check back for an update!
Great ideas. Helps me to plan my overland trip next year.
Wow
great video. But please include the car brand and model name in the title as well! It would be easier for owners to look up for it and find your video.
sincerely,
a volvo & camp life lover :)
HI, WAS IT A VOVO V70? ID LIKE TO KNOW TOO.THANX
Surely moisture will be absorbed in to the fabric.
I have not seen you previous videos so here are 3 questions: 1- did you put the spare and jack in your roof pod? 2- how do you keep your second battery churched? 3- How safe is it of use your camping stove in the trunck.. I have just acquired a 2006 cx70 and been stating at it saying to myself: mmm , could I go on the road on a minimalist way to camp, boondock.or go to a camp site once a while. Other questions: where does the waste go, and what kind of ‘potty’ do use?
Brilliant! Very well done!
You are a genius .
Gracias
just like my Aussy Volvo last year....we had a good time down undaa...
remember, there is a big gasoline tank underneath the stove.
hoangkimtran he's English, if it blew up he wouldn't even know 🤣
It’s separated by the floor you idiot!
jimjam 81 AAAHAHAHAHA!😆😆😆😆 Good one!
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Great conversion. Would you mind letting me know the details of your rest tent.? Thanks.
To bad this dude doesn’t mind his channel. So many questions yet to be answered.
What did you need to ask?
What kind of tent is this you used at the rear of your car? Cheers :)
I'd like to know that too. a 2011 XC70 owner.
@@agnesf2659 caranex.com but there are others as well
Nice ideas. I have had two Volvo wagons I really like them. Question: did you remove the lower parts of the rear seats to get the fold down to be that flat? On mine they were easy to remove but I’m in the US. It sounded like you said yours folded underneath somehow. Thanks.
Hi, no these still need to be removed to lay completely flat. Sorry for the confusion.
where do you keep all your (camping) stuff when you go to sleep? does everything fit on the roof? under the headspace? under the floorboard? on the front seats?
Hi. Maybe a small update? How did the camping go? Anything You would change? Kind regards
Amazing ! Could I grab the measurements for the wooden slats please pal there perfect as I'm off to buy a v70 now
Sorry I don't have them any longer as working on a new project
Another great project 👍
Thanks man good video
I have a question which brand is the awning and where did you buy it. Greetings Rudy
Enjoyed this project, been looking at gear today for my MK4 Mondeo estate. It's my taxi but looks easy to use for camping. The size in the back of these is amazing, no need for extension.
Brilliant can you tell me where you got the awning please
Hi! What kind of tent is it? Greetings from Poland / I want to put something like this on my 940.
Looks proper Heath Robinson xx
Nice build.
Ventilation? surely it would get stuffy with two people in there ☺️
rusty it would but I fitted a pop up ventilation skylight in episode 1
Fraser Ah, I must have missed or more likely forgotten the skylight popped ☺️
Fraser Ah, I must have missed or more likely forgotten the skylight popped ☺️
They have the skylight. Since I don’t have one, I got some screens from Amazon that attach to the windows. They allow the window to go up and down. I was skeptical, but they work very well.
what is the bed dimension . could i fit 120cm x 200cm mattress in v70
Its NOT a suv, its a station wagon
Great work I'd be very happy to go camping in that. I suspect you could get even more room with an older Volvo.
This is an older Volvo, mate. It's the V70 I, so it's the first generation V70. The Volvo 850 and 940 models before it were just as long and wide as this one and there really isn't much of a difference in the end, when you park them next to each other. I have a V70 I myself and a friend has a 940 plus I know another person who has the 850. So in the end, it doesn't matter much and for what you get, I'd say that the most comfortable and pleasant car to drive is the V70. In no small part due to the seat and the 5-cylinder engine in those things
Currently I have the Volvo xc90 I want to do a similar conversion to this
That may be a bit more difficult, depending on how long your trunk is in the car. As far as I'm aware, the XC90's trunk is a tad shorter than that of the V70
Where did you get the awning I’ve got a Volvo thanks
I can't recall the name but think they stopped selling them. A van tailgate awning would work well too though.
@@LRLiveUK thank you will do a search
Great Project, Wondering what the work around could possibly be to put on a top box over the skylight
Is that just a regular awning/tent or do they have specific ones for hatchbacks? conversion kits?
This is great I've got a smart car I reckon I can convert it to a camper.
Wow, I'd have to see that!
Hey Fraser, thanks for that really good ideas with your Volvo. I´m looking forward to do the same with an older model of a Volvo 240. I´m searching for a tarp or tent for the back like you showed on 7:40. Would you tell me what kind of tarp you use? cheers Flo
Thanks Fraser, just watched all of this series of videos. Did you have an issues with damp soggy sleeping bag insulation from the condensation / moisture in the air? Perhaps you've only used this setup during the warmer months so probably wouldn't be an issue. Would be interested to know how the reality of living with this setup turned out.
No condensation with the skylight cracked open.
I buy a volvo V70 II and I have the same idea😊
hi, gr8 video thanx! What type of vovo is that? Im looking to buy an estate car i can lie down flat in for camping
Have you thought about having the front seats rotatable?
Love the conversion. It looks like you sewed the reflective bubble wrap on the sleeping bag? Creative alternative to insulated fabric on the bolt. How do you drain the sink? Love the pooch!
flyingcat2054 thanks, it’s actually spray adhesive. There’s a waste pipe going out the bottom of the wheel well. Easy! Check out my other videos on this build on how I built the thermal blinds.
Genius
Whete do you park up as some campsites dont allow car to camper conversions in the uk
Hi nice conversion, what’s the name of the awning you installed . Thanks
This is great! I sleep in my Volvo wagon often for camping. One question, how do you keep the tailgate from draining your battery?
Good question mate,I have a v70 and the door is always coming down,not so great for boot sitting.
I had a Volvo 740 estate with full leather when I was young and people ( sheeple) laughed at me 😑
Tahir Rana awesome car!
What miles per gallon do you have on the Volvo
Great conversion! When sleeping in the car I always end up being annoyed by the moist & bad air quality after a while in the closed car. How do you handle this problem? Just open a window a bit or something more sofisticated?
Markus Lundqvist I actually fitted a pop up skylight. You can see this in the first video
I’m looking for another vehicle and wanted a Volvo until my mechanic set me straight on how expensive servicing and parts are, at least stateside.
flyingcat2054 but they last forever
Does the interior light drain your battery when the back hatch is open or is that why you chose the leisure battery?
Maggie Mae Miniature Dachshunds world I replaced it with an LED strip to keep power drain down
Ive got a very similar car when I’ve slept in it in the past I like to lock the doors when I’m in there. This causes the alarm to go off how do you get around this?
Use the motion sensor disable function for pets if you have it, or lock without the key fob, pushing the door lock pins down from the inside
Hi mate. Planning on camper a v70 too. Thinking between a mini van like the kangoo ir Partner or the V70. Talking about the volume inside, is safe sleep inside the wagon on winter (mountain and very low temperatures when going snowboarding) with the windows closed? Oxygen más breathing, or hoy have to open a bit the windows. Thanks
Ben Tal insulate and fit a roof top vent. See my other videos to check out how
A fly would give you privacy for changing and washing
I know it has been quite some time, ut id still really like to know what tent you used at the rear 😅 Because I am currently looking at getting one.
Kelty tailgater ipa
Nice work!
Where did you find that tent?
🥂
Picked up from eBay but it's a Ketler
What is the sink/stove combo??
Maybe some bugsoc.com screens on the windows??? Very nice job.
Rand Sollie yeah they look good. Good find!
Wow that’s not bad. Last year we forced to live in our suv and we were trying to find Thermo insulators for the Windows. Where did u buy yours at?
Hitman Ghost 510 thanks, I made these. Check out my previous videos to see how it’s done
Fraser cool. Will do.
As a mechanic i hate Volvo but I have to say that was awesome
lance roberts haha because they actually last !
as a mechanic I love Volvo BECAUSE NO ONE HERE HAS ONE SO I DONT HAVE TO WORK ON THE BASTARDS
I have worked as a mech and yeah i admit they are built like brick shit houses but they just dont stop and they have beautiful interiors and most if them are pretty damn quick my 2007 executive xc90 has 340,000 miles on her even got the factory agm battery
Is it because they put you out of work?
so where do you put your luggage and other gear
Joe Scheller for the big trips the roof box gets filled
Did you do a review after you used this in anger a few times?
Do you have a link for the tent ?
Kelly Sheridan I don’t sorry, found it on eBay!
Hi man, that is a great conversion. I own a bit smaller estate(VW golf) and I have done something similar with it. Although I have gone much more low budget than you, yours looks more comfortable and sustainable as well. We have spend 2 weeks in our car, it was fine but largely because the weather was nice all the time and we did not have to deal with rain. You can check out my conversion here: ruclips.net/video/TLeHIVKNVaA/видео.html I would appreciate any feedback. Have a nice day. Jindra
What Volvo is this? 850? V70?
9/11wasStaged this is a v70 classic mk1
Fraser what about a 850? Looks better in my opinion but is it risky cause it's older?
9/11wasStaged this mk1 is the same as the 850 so a good option. Up to 99 I think. Mk2 has less room in the back
Hey Fraser
First of all, super nice setup!
I was wondering what the battery indicator is called?
I can't seem to find anything like it online, and I really need one for my own setup.
Thank you!
Peter Højland hey, national lunar make it, www.nationalluna.com/product-category/battery-management/battery-monitors
You didn't take out the back seats......Sad.
B Z hi, I needed the seat back for the sleeping platform and removed the bases. That way when I need to carry four people I can. Sorry it’s not for you!
no man i couldnt see shit because you shot most of the video in close up.
Enzo Maidana have a look at the other videos for more detail on the different areas
buy a tent
I see your point but you can't put a tent on a road and have it that small