NoVANLIFE: Convert SUV Ford Explorer 2005 into a Stealth Camper|Step by Step Instructions.

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • You don't need a van to road trip in style!
    Instead of a traditional summer wandering around, I kept myself busy working on a new camper setup (Luckily had a bunch of free recycled materials from work).
    New and improved with a proper sink and cooking space. After a short trip around The Berkshires the only thing I would've done differently is making the sleeper platform a few inches lower.
    Excited to test it on a road trip to Alaska or Panama once everything will calm down.
    Detailed Instruction on Window Storage Cabinet:
    • NoVANLIFE: SUV Window ...
    First video on Ford Camper Conversion:
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    CAMPING EQUIPMENT:
    Coleman Gas Camping Stove amzn.to/3clVO7w
    Portable Car Jump Starter/POWER BANK amzn.to/2wJHoyQ
    RoadPro 12-Volt Portable Stove amzn.to/2Vp4wea
    ieGeek Sleeping Bag amzn.to/2Dq2HFw
    EcoTek Sleeping Pad amzn.to/2XtLt1H
    Cocoon AIR CORE Travel Pillow amzn.to/2Vo4Qda
    Sleeping Bag Liner amzn.to/2z3VbRH
    Magnets with 3MM Hole amzn.to/2V7d7Di
    Pop Up Cooler amzn.to/2IIdApS
    Bisgear 12pcs Camping Cookware Stove. amzn.to/2DmbZCu
    OPTIONAL ADD ONS:
    BEARZ Compact Pocket Blanket amzn.to/2DokpJI
    Wealers Stainless Steel Bowl Set amzn.to/2DmMUas
    MSR Alpine Stowaway Pot, 1.6-Liter. amzn.to/2PkPkLu
    Kelly Kettle Camping Cups amzn.to/2DpsX2Z
    MUSIC:
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    "Bamboo Swing, B8.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
    Video made using DaVinci Resolve and Flipaclip

Комментарии • 160

  • @SMFFL100
    @SMFFL100 2 года назад +28

    I thought this was going to be a video of someone talking about what they did to their explorer, with no script, repeating the same things over and over.
    the quality of the video was just as amazing as the build itself. thank you for the no nonsense, right to the point, approach. the editing was amazingly satisfying as well.

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it and hope this helps!

  • @SQWIB
    @SQWIB Год назад +17

    Not only is the build ingenious but the editing is also fantastic.

  • @mondavou9408
    @mondavou9408 2 года назад +10

    You got skills. Engineery and Artsy - rare combo. Nice work.

  • @MrLegendfx
    @MrLegendfx 3 года назад +12

    Wow, best SUV build I have seen. Well done.

  • @abcslakdjflaksjdf
    @abcslakdjflaksjdf Год назад +3

    Great video. Thanks for taking the time to do all the measurements. Very well done.

  • @tanishabatiste5182
    @tanishabatiste5182 Год назад +4

    This has to be the ABSOLUTE best build Ive seen! Im about to start SUV Life and was looking for creative ways to give me the things I could not go without.....Cooking, Sink, Bed, Table & Storage. and the build doesn't even intimidate me. I definitely will be incorporating many of these ideas!! Excellent build buddy!! Damn Excellent!!!

  • @xoxo.lenamoon
    @xoxo.lenamoon 4 месяца назад +1

    Wow, this is amazing! You’re extremely talented. Really nice, I like that it’s a partial build with just the middle seats out.

  • @trevoramestoy8568
    @trevoramestoy8568 3 года назад +10

    Stellar! I'm working on a build for my escape at the moment. Impressed by the kitchen in this one though!

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +2

      thank you would love to see your finished product!

  • @petrozavorotnyi
    @petrozavorotnyi 3 года назад +11

    wooow that's the best video ever, love yore car, now wont to do my

  • @Dirty_
    @Dirty_ 2 года назад +2

    Super cool set up and nice lookin explorer for its age

  • @Islhopr
    @Islhopr 3 года назад +3

    Wow! i'm not sure what's more impressive. The buildout or the video. Awesome!

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +1

      thank you!

  • @sway696
    @sway696 2 года назад +9

    Well done. 👍 I see so many people over do it with their builds. They end up not using most of the things they thought they would. This is very efficient and effective. I applaud your efforts and thank you for sharing them. I love getting ideas from others who have actually done it.😁

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Means a lot.

  • @cinnamongmc5430
    @cinnamongmc5430 4 года назад +11

    Excellent build!!! I'm brainstorming for my 4-door GMC Jimmy. Going to practice camping in my backyard first.

    • @May23
      @May23  4 года назад +4

      Sounds like a great idea! Your car has plenty of room! Two of us managed in a tiny Suzuki.

  • @kennyvr338
    @kennyvr338 Год назад +1

    dang bro the editing on this video is wild

  • @tinabeane
    @tinabeane 4 года назад +7

    WOW!!!!! Nice build 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @FollowApollo
    @FollowApollo 2 года назад +4

    Incredible. I've got the same vehicle - 2004 - and designing something like this, but a little less permanent. Fantastic work!

  • @nancycharles6819
    @nancycharles6819 2 года назад +1

    Wow! People are getting more creative! Well done!!!

  • @johnreyes195
    @johnreyes195 2 года назад +1

    The coolest Ford covertion I've ever seen looking to do the same to mine

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      thank you and thats awesome!

  • @timothyturner9134
    @timothyturner9134 Год назад +4

    Really great video man . The way you edited it was very nice and easy to follow . Thanks for the inspiration

  • @4GodsPeople
    @4GodsPeople 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your build! Ingenious..❤ Thank you for the great ideas.

  • @jannah4288
    @jannah4288 2 года назад +4

    This is a very unique and pleasant video to watch. Great conversion you made.

  • @administrationhandle
    @administrationhandle Год назад +1

    I used to build yachts, and built my 2000 explorer pretty similar. Love the SUV builds

  • @aureliaw3071
    @aureliaw3071 3 месяца назад +1

    Very impressive 👍well done! Thanks for sharing 🌺

  • @jamesworthen1095
    @jamesworthen1095 4 года назад +5

    Way to just kick ass 🏆🏆🏆

  • @mendozaconsultation
    @mendozaconsultation 4 года назад +5

    Very nice.

  • @wanderlust62
    @wanderlust62 Год назад +1

    You are the first person I've seen with my idea of track strip for curtains. My 2012 Hyundai SUV has one continuous, seamless ceiling and sides. I would have loved to see the full view of many parts of your build! Example, the window was very clever and original, but you only showed it being snapped and drawn at a portion of the window. Also, it was difficult to view with the steps going so fast. I love the music and visuals, but it would be great if the visuals were slower for viewing. This build is worthy of showing full details in a slower mode.

  • @Biancamarton1
    @Biancamarton1 4 года назад +5

    Nice setup

  • @zadokmotorfreight2423
    @zadokmotorfreight2423 10 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant job!!

  • @DMHRC
    @DMHRC Год назад +1

    Excellent job!

  • @dannybray9896
    @dannybray9896 3 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely awesome video bro! I have an 05 Aviator with 22s lol and I'm thinking about doing something similar. Thank u for the video

  • @thewesley95
    @thewesley95 2 года назад +4

    Excellent editing! Sweet effects, great story, not too long or too short

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @FarmergirlJess
    @FarmergirlJess Год назад +1

    Amazing 😊

  • @JCTereck
    @JCTereck 4 года назад +4

    Very nice video love the animations 👍

  • @tre6442
    @tre6442 9 месяцев назад +1

    Luv the video & the graphics 👍 good job

  • @freeport36
    @freeport36 2 года назад +2

    Your build is the first I have commented on. Quite a genius craftsman! Another Michelin Star for you sir!

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @jatorresrv
    @jatorresrv 3 года назад +3

    AWESOME! Well thought out and built. Thanks for sharing.

  • @willolivia2001
    @willolivia2001 3 года назад +4

    Nice Video. Great job on the editing!!

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +1

      thank you!

  • @administrationhandle
    @administrationhandle Год назад +2

    If you don't plan to have a passenger, it's a ton of space.. I built a tool box/ table where my passenger seat was

  • @fire58372001
    @fire58372001 2 года назад +1

    Hello, I saw your vid. & I like what I see. I've been pick up truck camping, boon docking, dry camping, stealth, camping since the 80's. I used to travel a lot & drive across country 6X's a year due to the nature of my work. Coast to coast, border to border. You did it right on the outfit of your rig. Have fun, drive safe. 🤠🤠 P.S. your time date stamp is my B-day.

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад +1

      That’s awesome! You’re the og and inspiration. Haha we share bdays!

  • @shadowhunter388
    @shadowhunter388 2 года назад +1

    Damn I used to have a 03 (same body style) 4.6 Limited. I never once thought about doing this, damn I regret getting rid of that car.

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      haha maybe you can with your current car!

  • @3picLife
    @3picLife 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing conversion !! Really awesome video too!!! Great work!!

  • @Nothing-e3e
    @Nothing-e3e 3 года назад +2

    What a creative build and nice presentation too. You have made everything very clear and simple to follow.

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад

      thank you so much!

  • @sharlenecook9865
    @sharlenecook9865 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely Amazing Build....

  • @microdozer3047
    @microdozer3047 3 года назад +2

    Insane edditing! thanks for the ideas

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад

      thank you!

  • @SHA3BOL1
    @SHA3BOL1 3 года назад +2

    That's a lot more room than I thought. I'm planning to get ford expedition so I can have an air conditioner because it's too hot in my region

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +1

      yes there is plenty, but def get the ac!sometimes it is way too hot.

  • @emocracy0
    @emocracy0 Год назад

    Thanks I get some ideas for mine suv

  • @karenk3593
    @karenk3593 2 года назад

    This is perfect!

  • @sofloflow
    @sofloflow Год назад +1

    Im looking for a new truck, but dont wanna sell my 06 Explorer as I feel it's undervalued & would rather keep it as a 2nd vehicle. Just start the process of converting it to a camper. Got a fridge installed, rear seats are out & currently figuring out how I wanna wire up my battery isolator + power inverter. Also hooked up a front & rear dashcam thats run to direct power, with an app, I can check up on her as long as shes near wifi or has a 4G modem in her.

  • @cassandrahenderson7336
    @cassandrahenderson7336 Год назад

    What a great use of space

  • @ThearyAdventures1989
    @ThearyAdventures1989 2 года назад

    Good job!

  • @hollywood5274
    @hollywood5274 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic!👍

  • @armenvondoms1815
    @armenvondoms1815 2 года назад +1

    Really good job on the build! We've got a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer that is basically the same vehicle but wife says no to the conversion.

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      Haha maybe you can change her mind

  • @jankerr2543
    @jankerr2543 Год назад

    This is most impressive stealth build EVER.....bet you could figure something awesome for a 2001 sport trac!!!!

  • @callieduval3000
    @callieduval3000 Год назад

    You can start a business building those little cabinets for cars small vans trucks and suvs great job I definitely would pay you to do one for me. Many of us are not handy but want something nice like the one you built.

  • @eunsukhwang5952
    @eunsukhwang5952 11 месяцев назад

    Excellant. You have Maidas' hands skill.

  • @GiselleTrujillo
    @GiselleTrujillo 2 года назад

    Genius!!! Very cool!

  • @reaprrx2895
    @reaprrx2895 2 года назад

    awesome build a ford flex also seems suitable for conversion

  • @byYAH_YASHARAHLA
    @byYAH_YASHARAHLA Год назад

    This is fantastic.!

  • @oklahomaoutlawfishin9026
    @oklahomaoutlawfishin9026 2 года назад

    That’s pretty cool. I like the kitchen setup

  • @victorguerrero3197
    @victorguerrero3197 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks man!! 🙏🏼

  • @chrisdebusschere9873
    @chrisdebusschere9873 8 месяцев назад

    Pretty cool👍

  • @vikki92411
    @vikki92411 4 месяца назад

    Very nice. 😊

  • @daboyy3am378
    @daboyy3am378 2 года назад +1

    This was an amazing build! Great job

  • @PackMom
    @PackMom Год назад

    Wow! What an awesome build!

  • @henryevans2935
    @henryevans2935 2 года назад +1

    I've owned 2 - 2004 Explorers now I have a 2005 Eddie Bauer they are good trucks

    • @ravenraven966
      @ravenraven966 2 года назад +1

      Henry , I was wondering if you can advise me. My present car... 2002 Honda Accord. Needs work.. mechanic told me I need to replace rusted sub frame and gas tank leaking . Approx cost of 2500/3000. He also offered me a 2003 ford explorer for 3000 dollars if I choose not to fix my Honda. I'm a single woman . I'm stranded now with now means of transportation living in a secluded area. Also strapped for money. Lost my job. I heard Ford explorer was a terrible car. I don't know what to do. What do you think ?

    • @henryevans2935
      @henryevans2935 2 года назад +1

      Raven Raven
      The Explorer is a dependable truck only if it's had regular tune ups and oil change the only thing I can advise before you buy one have the engine and transmission checked because the first thing with the Explorer transmission is one of the shift sensors may short out but they may cost about 25 to 40 dollars but other than that the transmission are good be sure the engine doesn't knock because the oil may not have been changed also a 2004 or a 2005 should only cost no more than 1500 dollars they are really inexpensive trucks that mechanic knows women don't know much about car's I pray that you take your time finding the right car or try going to a auction if not just message me again

    • @ravenraven966
      @ravenraven966 2 года назад +1

      @@henryevans2935 , I've been praying... The problem is how can I look for a car when I have no car to go looking... I'm trapped.. so the mechanic is overcharging for a 2003 explorer?

    • @ravenraven966
      @ravenraven966 2 года назад

      @@henryevans2935 , I'm not on Facebook... Is there something else. I went on craigslist this morning for my area... Nothing....thanks for trying to help.

    • @henryevans2935
      @henryevans2935 2 года назад

      Raven Raven
      Do you have a family member or friends that you can use their device because you can find a auction that may be for people with out a dealers license

  • @jamestierney7123
    @jamestierney7123 2 года назад

    Outstanding 👍🏻 Brilliant 👏🏻🙏🏼

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      thank you!

  • @samaxe9777
    @samaxe9777 2 года назад +1

    I have just bought a 2004 Explorar I want to convert it like you thanks man

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      That’s awesome!

  • @Falaughful
    @Falaughful 3 года назад +1

    Great work !

  • @joshuagorman3893
    @joshuagorman3893 2 года назад +2

    Going to try this out. Curious what you do when you'd like to cook outside? Would be epic to figure out a way to make those drawers from the kitchen unit come out and extend the opposite way outside to use as an outdoor platform to cook! Appreciate you putting this together man!

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад +1

      Def would be an epic addition. Thank you for supporting and good luck on your build!

  • @oscarcastillo6779
    @oscarcastillo6779 2 года назад

    Awesome 👌

  • @apostlelshelly9900
    @apostlelshelly9900 2 года назад +2

    Thank you so much for this.❤ Where you do live...can you show how to convert my 2000 explorer paid for in full. I'm in nursing school living out of my truck.

  • @TheEmerald524
    @TheEmerald524 3 года назад +1

    This is seriously impressive 👏

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +1

      Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @TurkeyDart
    @TurkeyDart 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic build. Great video

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад

      thank you!

  • @anibalcampos5426
    @anibalcampos5426 2 года назад +1

    Amigo excellent job

  • @MelandRandy
    @MelandRandy 2 года назад

    This is so creative!! Great job👏🏼👏🏼

  • @queeneuniceofdaworldz
    @queeneuniceofdaworldz 4 месяца назад

    I want to do mines exactly like this

  • @MountainGirlwIPA
    @MountainGirlwIPA 2 года назад

    you guys gals did an amazing job!!

  • @021rus2
    @021rus2 4 года назад +3

    Чётко сделал, молорик👍

  • @casonkirschner8275
    @casonkirschner8275 3 года назад +5

    Great job! Converting my 2005 Explorer too!
    I noticed you had some rear window storage that you built,
    any chance you could explain how you made those?

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +5

      Thank you! that's awesome! I was going to include it in this video, but I couldn't find the footage. I will make another video for it, but basically I cut all the parts out of cardboard first to make precise measurements.

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +10

      Just Made a detailed instruction on window storage:
      ruclips.net/video/wSf1mdxncz0/видео.html

  • @Andbygrace7024
    @Andbygrace7024 2 года назад

    Genius

  • @aintiffanyloyal
    @aintiffanyloyal 2 года назад

    Awesome build!

  • @thetravellerpunjabi09
    @thetravellerpunjabi09 2 года назад

    Amazing very nice setup bro 👍

  • @yontyub
    @yontyub 2 года назад

    Nice! I subscribed!

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @Episcopalianacolyte
    @Episcopalianacolyte Год назад

    Nice work. However, I would have avoided mounting anything to the seats or vehicle because you may sell it some day. Other than that you have great ideas. It looks like you worked a lot of storage into it and leaving the wood natural looks really good. Overall, I am impressed.

  • @Sasha.Belarus
    @Sasha.Belarus 4 года назад +3

    Рукастый ты парень, Алеша!

  • @antoniobragah8305
    @antoniobragah8305 Год назад

    Where is the Solar Panels ? I was looking forward to seeing them installed...

  • @lagunn327
    @lagunn327 2 года назад

    Love it!

  • @apostlelshelly9900
    @apostlelshelly9900 2 года назад +1

    Are you all anywhere Near Milledgeville, Ga. I'm in nursing school there. I would like to take my back seats out and put wooden sink in. Thank you John 14:6

  • @dominickrobinson4967
    @dominickrobinson4967 9 месяцев назад

    Before my time.30 years ago I thought of this.I thought I would save a ton of money to purchase my own home.To scared of what others like family would think of me.O well silly me at that time.

  • @Wayne-ry6hv
    @Wayne-ry6hv 3 года назад +2

    Very nice! I will take some of your designs. What software did you use to do your video?

    • @May23
      @May23  3 года назад +2

      Thanks!
      I used DaVinci Resolve and FlipaClip

  • @SAMDV8
    @SAMDV8 2 года назад

    Could you link to your sink sprayer faucet thing?

  • @TheANCHINI
    @TheANCHINI Год назад +1

    great mods! That was so cool!
    And I have one question about your sleeper support : how does it hold up so far?
    and do you have enough head room after you put in the inflatable mattress?

    • @May23
      @May23  Год назад +2

      We usually utilize the sleeper 10-30 nights a year and have no issues with it so far. We use a 2 inches camping sleeping mat and Alex can barely sit up (he is 6'1").
      Ideally you should build your sleeper leaving enough room to sit up. It will make your life easier if you are planning to use it a lot.

  • @offcityhike
    @offcityhike Год назад

    00:42 remove middle row seats 00:53 51' x 78' x 31'

  • @Snicoleliving
    @Snicoleliving Год назад

    Can you fix our suv like this? I can pay in food and buy all the materials😅

  • @putindead2406
    @putindead2406 Год назад

    🔥

  • @wildwombay1
    @wildwombay1 3 года назад

    I'm in!

  • @visitingyu3556
    @visitingyu3556 10 месяцев назад

    I'd like to do the same to my 2011 Explorer. Sell me a copy of the build plans. Measurements and parts required.

  • @user-mq4qv4wq3r
    @user-mq4qv4wq3r 4 года назад +3

    Красавчик

  • @May23
    @May23  3 года назад +2

    SUV Window Storage DIY Step-by-Step|Ford Explorer 2005 Video:
    ruclips.net/video/wSf1mdxncz0/видео.html
    Primitive Ford Camper Conversion 1.0 Video:
    ruclips.net/video/umNb-PjWM3U/видео.html

  • @julestheagent3932
    @julestheagent3932 2 года назад

    Just want to add from experience blow-up mattresses don't work but otherwise your plan is genius

    • @May23
      @May23  2 года назад

      Thank you for your advice. We actually used camping ones that worked well for our needs, but always looking for improvements to the set up.