Super Cheap Road Trip Setup! | Budget Travel 

Where do you plan on taking your new road trippin machine?!

One tip: I am new to the road and discovered this. DO NOT use plastic totes as suggested. Always use canvas type bags. You can find them cheap at the dollar store. Plastic totes take up way too much space, whereas, you can push a loaded soft canvass bag into the nooks and crannies of your vehicle. Also, buy different colored bags. Then, list, in your phone, exactly what your inventory is per bag color. That way, you won't be physically rummaging. You want your flashlight? Simply check your phone to find out which color tote it's in. It's that simple.

Hi I'm 52 and dreamt of travelling... 'Van life'... So to speak. So sadly my partner/husband died enexpectedly leaving me and our 3 children here together. It seemed ten million miles out of reach then. The lack of enthusiasm to build a whole van set up on my own and monetary hurdle just got made into a massive barrier in my mind. Then came 'Ralph'. My beautiful 🖤 black Ford Mondeo Estate Car. I've made the best rig I can inside him now. Not even 1 bit of carpentry needed. I'm so happy with it. Now the adventure can finally begin. Although I will be without my husband this adventure has breathed fresh spirit into me. I loved your vid. Admire your conviction and agree with the ideal it's about the getting out there not the label of 'worlds best camper van'. It's all about the experiences. Thank you for sharing your ideas. I'm a subscriber now and hope to collect more valuable wisdom from you. :-) Happy experiences Gennavive from the 🇬🇧 UK

south african lived 18 years in london, and planning trip from london to cape town. the best advice you gave me is the net on windows to keep the insects out at sleeping time, thank you

I’m happy that I’m short AF. I’m 4’11 So I fit on my rav just by putting one seat down lol. Great videos. Very informational

I have a RAV4 just like yours and I've made window inserts using a roll of reflectix. Works wonders with both privacy and keeping heat out. Now I'm working on a camping box bed platform. In the trunk area I'm building a box so that I can have my cooler and a camp kitchen roll out on a drawer then I'm probably going to do the same setup as you guys with your bed

Exactly ... I'm 64 managed to get myself sorted.. is " good mattress". A must..

My husband and I figured out that our Prius can fit a twin size air mattress. Since we are both short people we fit perfectly and it saved us so much money when we were going out to hike Moab

I have a 2018 Ford escape and am planning a week camping with daughter and her husband plus grown grands. I am going with My small dog. So excited. I am almost 80 and love the whole idea. Thanks for your tips.

Nice, simple, clear video! I’m gearing up to make my SUV roadworthy, and I just know myself… I probably would skimp on the organization aspect. What you outlined is so clean and efficient, I am really inspired! Thank you! 😃👍🏼Greetings from Vancouver!

I liked the bug screen velcro part. Thanks...great idea

So freaking helpful! Been afraid of traveling for not knowing how. Till now.

I am definitely going to buy some bug screen for my upcoming van trip.

The SECOND you said you decided to keep your windows open and then said that your first night was in Killarney. I started laughing before you even finished your sentence!!! 😂😂 #weliveuphere #welearnupheretoo 🙌

Fabulous!!!!! It has TOTALLY inspired me! Thank you for sharing.

This was super helpful, thank you so much!

My boyfriend and I are going to start road tripping and documenting our travels! Thank you so much for this info! I can already tell that most of these tips are going to be life savers.

Yes, Thumbs UP! Great video. I liked your information AND the pace in which you delivered the info.

Great ideas, thanks for sharing! Keep up great work brother!

Dude I live half an hour from Killarney. Such an amazing place for photography, nice to see people travel to some more obscure places instead of only heading for NB or BC hah

Great tips. Thinking to incorporate some for road trips with my children.

This is exactly what I was looking for Thank you! My husband and I just started living/traveling in our car

You got me hooked only 15 seconds in. Brilliant!

So good man! and so stealth! love it.

Great video Mark, very helpful! What are the metal things you use to support the wood platform? Do you have the general specs for your installation?

I’ve never really tried Van camping but I’ve travelled a lot with car ex. From Sweden to Italy and France (2500km) which is pretty fun, better than plane🔥🔥😂

That's really cheap and cool way of arranging things for 4 months road trip.

Thanks for the idea on the legs for your bed. I have to get a new piece of wood. But the legs are definatly going to be added into my build. I no longer have the box bed in my campervan.

i like the RAV4, i almost bought one and would have done the same thing. Instead i did it with a chevy cruze. I have one video of it on my channel if you care. Things that i think helped out my trip: 1. A compact Hammock. Having a clean, relaxing space that i could control and be out of my car was very useful. 2. having a longboard. I would see some towns and cities too, being able to put my car in a safe spot and explore without worrying about moving it or finding parking was nice. 3. having a bed set up that required almost no set up was nice.

Really important tips... Thanks a lot.. ♥ very helpful. Be blessed

Great upload especially for someone looking for a quick escape away from the Bustle. May GOD bless U

Thanks for all of the info! You rock dude. I'm planning on moving out of Florida and I figured I'd make it into a month long road trip. So I'm going to travel to several places in in the US on my way to California. This was a super helpful video and it gave me a good insight on what I should know. Mine will only be a one month trip but One day, I'll take a trip as long as you did. Thanks! Much love to you brother

I can relate to every tip :D I miss our old road trip machine (Iveco Daily) that we had to leave in Europe. BUT you made us want to have a new camper/road trip car to travel in winter. let's be honest, a tent in the canadian winter is not a good idea ;)

Needed this video I’m moving from CA to VA and we are driving with my German Shepherd 😊

you have a persona and honesty in your videos... subscribed.. glad I found ur channel.

Where did u get the screens and how do u M keep warm and wht use for lights were u afraid at nite

Getting ready for my first nomad trip in a mustang. ouch. Hope I can get this done. Ty

Awesome video. Thank you for all the good info. Much love from Austin Texas. New subscriber here.

Minimalism....love it! Thanks.

Brilliant tips, thanks for sharing what you learned

Really informative video thanks! 😎

Such good practical video. I like the bed design.

Van prepped leaving on thursday!!!

Bugsoc window screens are a must. Nothing out there beats bugsoc.

Clicked like, nice video, can’t wait to have a road trip

love the info thanks for sharing

Thanks for your video. Great tips. I do miss a van the Matrix is a bit Tough.☺

You might be my new hero.

Nice set up.ill be hitting the road in October in my minivan.Cant wait to get out there. 👍

YOLO!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!

WOW!! Very Nice. I like your idea.

Totes are OK but I would use LARGE clear plastic bags that have zippered top. Each plastic bag contains one category of items. They conform to the space they are sitting, and allow you to see what is inside without opening it up & digging through it. I organized a cluttered closet with this idea using LARGE ziplock bags. It really works better than totes. New bed comforters are packaged in large clear bags that are nice also.

Very good video! Just the info I was looking for. :0) 💕

Thank you for this amazing video

A lot of good tips.

Great filming!

I really like this idea I also try to build a car bed now you inspired me, lot man, Thank you so much

Super dope vid had to subscribe planing on going from Cali to nyc !

Love this! Also, yay Killarney. Nice job with the cheap-o tricks! :D

Useful tips, thanks

O.MG You make me laugh! I have been there in the Walmart situation, and now I do understand when I see people doing this, I did not understand that back then. #Cuba from the Island

Love the shower curtain idea

Awesome video :))

Love your setup and all the tips! Planning my road trip from Portland, Oregon down through the south and up the eastern seaboard!

I think my vw beetle is the exception to the "this can be done in any car" statement, but I'm looking forward to doing this when I eventually get a bigger car!

Great video. If i was to do this i would block the back windows with either very dark tint or black vinyl.

I'm very intrigued by the sleeping platform, especially that you said you saw a FIT with a similar set up. I'm driving across Canada over the course of 6 months in a hyundai accent!!!! And I'm very concerned about sleeping, especially that I'm traveling alone. Do you have any suggestions???

thanks planning of driving to seattle washington from south gate ca and i fing your video helpful

Thanks for the tips; I’ll definitely try the bug net setup.

Excellent tips. Salaam to you and to all.

Loved it... 👌👌 we need to see more videos from you guys....

What did you use for a toilet and how did you clean yourself (shower)?

Good video! Thank you!

Sweet!!!

I like the shower curtain and the Velcro ideas.Can you tell the inside dimensions of your vehicle? Rather than the large bins, going to use some plastic 3 compartment drawers I already have (24" tall, 12"wide12" deep) for some of the hard items like tools and plates, little stove, etc. Don't know the year or size of your rav 4 but my SUV is 70":wide on the outside but at least a foot longer than some of the rav 4s I've seen. I believe I can use black foam board from the Dollar Tree and glue Reflectix on the other side. Looking forward to a super ch3eap build, want to save my money for a little heater to install (diesel probably) and to get my AC fixed. Really like your presentation, happy travels!

Great video! I have a small 2003 Subaru Legacy. My issue is, it's a sudan. So I would have to get really creative to make it my mini mobile RV.

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows what's the minimum legal age you can go on a road trip? I'm from the UK

Hey, i am from europe. Lived also a couple of months in my suv car. How you solve condensation on the windows en airflow when it is raining? Thx

Was recommended over by one of your followers on Facebook man! HEY! 👋🏼

Awesome

You are such a sweet and funny kid with lots of good ideas told in a wonderful way. I've liked and subscribed. Best of luck to you both. Do tell us good spots to boondock. Were you only in Ontario or did you come West at all? Yes, if Americans are watching this, be forewarned. Our mosquito and fly situation is awful. All through Canada. Even on the ski slopes in July and August.

Do you have to take back seats out for this?

where do you keep a porta poti in RAV4

Hello there, I loved your videos and I followed a lot of your tips. I was wondering what you did for shower and toilet at night. Thanks :)

Hey I noticed in this video at 1:37 that you no longer have that 6" wood support piece for the fold out part of the bed which you showed in your "How to build a bed in your car" video. Any reason for removing this? Did it not work as you thought and just became superfluous? Thanks! Great video by the way.

Great video, very helpful!!! :) Will check out your other videos.

we bought an air mattress sized specifically for a SUV

Nice video, soon i'll take my 79 GM Opala and hit the road, greetings from Brazil.

How do you stay cool in summer ?

What is the URL for doing this in a Honda Fit? I have a Toyota Yaris and that would be awesome to see!

Hello, can you please tell me, what is the length of the bed? With front seats moved close to the steering wheel/ dash?10x

Thanks 4 the sharing...

HI!! What’s the video called here you find free spots!!!

That’s picture look like lake diablo?? In Washington?

Projeto muito bom! Me ajudou muito a iniciar o meu projeto car camping.🏔️⚙️🔨✍️

What else works for privacy shades, cardboard boxes! if you cut it the right size you can just pop it in the windows and it'll hold its place

Camping in a Honda Fit sounds interesting. On a similar vein, I've seen a video of someone who would go camping in a Smart car. She slept inside. The whole set up was actually pretty amazing. You can use almost anything if you put your mind to it. (Probably helps to be shorter than 6 feet though. Lol). Having lived in Sudbury for the first 15 years of my life, I know all about mosquitoes, blackflies, horsefiles, deerflies. They suck!

What do you do for a living

When I turn 18, I'm going to do this with my bf he's from New York so he's never been down south and I'm from texas never been up north just to Chicago the Ohare Airport. He's excited about it. Both of us plan to move to Houston. him when he's 18 (next year) me in an apartment myself at 18 he'll be 20 and I think it would be right to live on the road this video is awesome for people like us getting out long term for the first time and needing somewhere cheap to start out. Also I think I would rent out my apartment the time I'm gone so when I come back I'm not completely broke 😅 anywaysss new sub

Nice videography.