Turning a Small SUV into a Mini Camper (Without Building Anything!) - Jeep Compass Tour 

Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out Courtney's two channels: ► City Girl Unplugged (SUV camping): ru-vid.com/show-UCkWFpeDowf0OtAJDVNWITBw ► Common Tags (Tips for reselling thrift store finds online): ru-vid.com/show-UCkEtugzT28cjZgdKfaw6_Hw And don't forget that links to everything Courtney shows in the video are in the video description.

It was so great to meet you! I have really loved SUV car camping with my dog, so I am happy to share my easy setup with you and others.

Thanks for the tour! If you are able to park near a tree or sturdy post, you can make a "dog run" for your dog by running a line from your car to the tree or post, then attach your dog's leash to the line. It's a great way to provide room for the dog to run without you having to run with the dog. We used to tie our dog's chain to our clothesline which serves the same purpose. To keep the leash/chain from twisting around, use a swivel hook to attach the chain/leash to the "clothesline".

At the end of August, I'm leaving my job of 15 years to hit the road using my Subaru Crosstrek as my home for the next coulple of months. This was very helpful video because alot of what I've planned and started to set up for is very similar to what you've done so it gives me some peace of mind that how I've prepared is doable. Thanks for sharing! Happy adventuring!

Awesome - I love that you are a responsible dog mom and have a seat belt for your dog! So important for both of your safety!

I practice same style...tubs and bins. No mice issues/no dusty or damp clothing. Easy to pack up and depart very quickly. I go out longer yet the Practice is sound. And it's always about the Dog. And that's a Good Thing.

Interesting video; always enjoy seeing all the different ways of setting up ur veh for car camping. Im traveling w a cat right now. I sell at flea mrkts 4 extra travel income. Right now in window rock AZ selling.

So excited to see Courtney on your channel! Great SUV tour!

Nice! I travel with my husband, so everything I gear up for has to sleep two people. However, IF I can ever wean my husband from our Springbar tent (which is very nice, but not as easy as suv camping), I would love to see some places that Courtney suv camps in California! Safe travels Courtney, and Luna looks like a pretty good alarm system so I wouldn't be worried either.

Having 3 campsite options prior to your visit is such a very smart idea!

I LOVE this setup. It's so safe, so practical and you're actually camping! I wouldn't even unpack it most of the time. Have fun!

Great interview, love how you show and explain things, makes for very easy watching.

I recently went to Niagara falls in my 2017 jeep compass trailhawk with my pup :) im 6'2" so i was slightly uncomfortable but not bad lol. I bought a couple sun shades from the dollar store and made shades to fit in each window. We camped out in a casino parking lot right nearby lol. In my kit i have a small air compressor and tire patch kit so i can repair any flats on the road (very easy to use) as well as a battery jumper / charger. Both are very small, easy to use, and clutch in an emergency. Nice set up and enjoy

Courtney's confidence, experience, and rig setup is inspiring. Thanks for this video! It fired up the urge to go camping again in my Honda CRV. I went to 2019 WRTR and RTR and camped out of it there. Have been thinking I'd get a compact van but have stalled out on that. Now I'm kind of excited thinking about using the gear I already have sitting in storage ... and getting out there again. :-)

That's the Jeep I have! Very comfy for car camping, I'm. 5' 7" and I fit great! Trailhawks are nice for camping BLM.

I am still setting up my RAV4 to camp with two 20lb dogs, nice to see how she sets up a spot for her kiddo. Got some good ideas from what she has done which is what I am doing, not building anything (yet).

As a novice to the car camping world I am pleased to say that I have a very similar setup to Courtney! She's giving me some great ideas for how to take my cat with me too 😉

Obviously you’re an intelligent gal, more than capable of keeping yourself safe, it’s all common sense! Travel On, Be Free and Have Fun! Love your vid!

Saw the Yeti and that did it for me. Subscribed. Thanks for taking the time and the effort to shoot this video and to edit it and to upload it onto youtube. Lots of great ideas. Like this beautiful woman, we are not full timers but we do have a van that we would like to take out camping. The only difference is, we will need to configure something so that we can also have our bikes in the van with us (they are our "babies" and they do not "sleep" outside of the van). I'm certain we can find solutions. This lady keeps her SUV super clean, respect for that. Thanks for your videos. And thanks for sharing her channel. We will be following her there.

I just want to respond to Courtney's statement that she may in the future want to build out her car sleeping arrangement. There is a group in Port townsend WA that sells kits for camping in your car. I think it is called camp car. They can custom build you a kit. for your car. You may have to go there to get it a custom one done but they do very good work at a reasonable price.

This is perfect, I have a Jeep Compass.

Cool 😎 I follow her channel I love Luna 🐶

Very nice video. Guess I would put pet food in cooler but hadn't thought toothpaste. Thank you for covering so many points and costs of car camping. I am still thinking about it in my little car which is not four wheel drive.

Thanks for this Tristan. Just bought a 2018 Rav 4 AWD with some ground clearancefor exactly this purpose. Hoping to start with three or four days while I figure it out and maybe get up to four weeks later as I learn more. Based in Missouri but want to see much more of our country especially out west. Mostly hope to miss a lot of winter snow in Jan/Feb time frame by seeing the desert areas. I will never be able to do the monster hikes you do for health reasons, but hope to see a lot with car camping and short hikes of mile or less. I am a broken up old man but "I'm not dead yet." if you know Monty Python reference.

Love the seat extender!!

Interesting setup, just too small for a plus size, 5'9", hip OG, with a "temperamental" low back! Like your perky personality though!🙋‍♀️🙂

I noticed she didn't have a emergency kit (i.e. Band-Aids, Neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol wipes, ace bandage,etc) I really like the way she has her Jeep setup and I always think it's a great idea to be able to keep your dog in a safety belted situation...which I think often people forget. Thanks for the video plus I'll check out her channels!

Tristan, I think it is funny that you rig toured with someone I've been cheating on you with. Courtney is fabulous. I love her ideas. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Courtney, I love your setup! I'm in SF East Bay and weekend camp in California too. We are so fortunate to live here. Your setup is very similar to mine. I have the same seat extender as my closet, a bright orange camp zero 40 cooler (yeti knock off), and Kia Sorento with a panoramic roof. Safe travels!

She has her act together!! Thank you for showing us!

Perfecto! me gusta , practico y solo lo necesario 👍🏽👍🏽 excelente demostración gracias .

Thanks Tristan, Your videos are incredibly informative. Courtney is awesome! I'll subscribe to her channel, because she's doing exactly what I want to do. Just needed some encouragement!

Wow this is fantastic I have an SUV myself and a little dog you have enlightened me so much I love you a whole set-up you got it all together girl happy travels stay safe 😅

Makes me want to make my truck overland camper!

Thank you for another great video. I already follow City Girl Unplugged and enjoyed seeing how her setup has evolved. I'm always trolling looking for new ideas that make camping out of the Jeep nicer. It is nice to see riggs that are more part time. Keep making video. Safe travels.

Love this! Simple and effective. Thank you!

Hi 🙋🏿‍♀️ Courtney! Thanks for sharing 🤩

Hi Courtney! Love your channels - it was so funny (and nice) to hear your voice as I was listening to Tristan do a tour. Thanks for the ideas.

This was great, I follow Courtney on both of her channels and now follow yours! I love her she is such an inspiration! looking forward to watching more of your videos..

🤣 clean and simple... With a huge dog! Hair everywhere...dragging in dirt, feces, bacteria, etc. Clean & simple! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

That was fun to watch! Thanks for sharing, Courtney!!

This chick is rad! What a free-spirit! I dig it.

Courtney is absolutely adorable, looks like she has it together for her weekend adventures, she has an informative RU-vid channel that I check out often. Was wanting to explore the Santa Barbara area and do some dispersed camping and Courtney being familiar with the area knew that it was not really available in the National Forest in that area.

Newly Updated Safety Suggestions; I just happened to see your channel, and others similar channels recently, and I think that you, and others sharing their actual reality, and some have expressed some of the up, and down sides to van, RV, or vehicle living. I believe that it is very helpful, and beneficial to others who may be thinking about this type of living without actually thinking through, about the some of the realistic problems that could occur with vehicle or van living etc... People need to know what up sides there are, as well as some of the down sides of vehicle living. I believe this channel, and other channels have been informative to others, including myself. Although, I am NOT living in a vehicle or anything like this. I feel that you , and others RU-vidrs sharing this with your viewers will be very helpful. I wish you ALL the Best with your traveling endeavors. I shared this with another traveler as I watched their RU-vid channel for the first time, as yours, and I shared with them this information that may be helpful to you as well to others. Therefore, I would also like to suggest a few Safety tips, and items that may help you, or others in your viewing audience. Although, you may have knowledge of this already, I am not sure, so I hope this will be helpful to you, others or someone. *Keep a Extra working cellphone with you or in your vehicle. You can purchase inexpensive phone with a very low monthly price between 25, 35, 45, dollars a month with unlimited data and text, and some have Nationwide coverage Do your research for the best fit for you Carry Several Extra portable phone chargers, and cables. Consider theses items: *Mini portable power charging station. I have also seen outdoor portable solar powered power stations, that can be recharged from sunlight this may be very useful to have, to power your devices. *Invest in a Cellular signal booster for outdoor use, and camping situations to boost or amplify your cell signal and reception. Research to see what you prefer. *Very Inportant: Invest in a SOS distress electronic signal device, this a kind of device can send out a distress signal with your exact location. There are various types of these devices, and including signal that can be used when boating or camping situations. There is also the Satellite communication devices, that can provide SOS emergency signal and GPS, and provide satellite text messaging capabilities anywhere. *Some have emergency Strobe lights SOS signaling with location alerts, and location updates that can be sent to your family, and emergency first responders. Some can be synchronized with your smart watch or phone. You can check online, and on Amazon, research what SOS emergency GPS devices will be a good fit for you. *Mini portable vehicle battery jumper charger *vehicle battery jumper cables *Vehicle Jumper cables *Keep a Fire extinguisher handy Smoke, and Carbon monoxide detectors can be helpful... *Mounted Dashboard camera front and rear possibly. Exterior vehicle cameras Interior vehicle cameras *Flashlights or pluggin spotlights *Portable spotlights, and lanterns Keep a few whistles around with you, and in your vehicle possibly in your vehicle’s center console *A set of long range 2 way radios, walkie talkies, to communicate with others during trips, some have 100 mile radius keep for emergencies. Use your own discretion regarding the use of any weapons. Don’t forget to bring Bear Spray Pepper spray Where is allowed If you own a drone you can use it to survey your area for animals etc. However, Please Be Safe and Beware of your Surroundings. Stay Alert, and Be Safe even when stopping at Rest stops, Truck Stops, and conducting your various tasks. Keep in often contact with your family, friends etc. Although, I just noticed your RU-vid channel, and other similar channels. You seem Very Aware of your surroundings and Alert, and you may be aware of many of these suggestions, however, I Don’t know, so I just posted this anyway to help anyone who may benefit from these suggestions. Keep up with the latest Weather Updates, beware and prepare for unexpected Weather events and conditions. Keep your vehicle gas filled Don’t chance your Safety by running your vehicle fuel or gas too close to Empty. Fill it up anyway, it will save you alot of time, and headache later on. Remember to keep up on routine maintenance, check your tires for wear, keep up with your fluids for your vehicle, like oil levels, washer fluid, brake fluid, antifreeze. Remember Because you are on the road riding for sometimes very long distances, and long periods of time, I would suggest investing in 2 sets of tires, and a spare, the extra set to rotate. Check the mileage ratings on your tires they all very. Conduct visual inspections of your tires often, check for damage, wearing, air pressure, etc Keep a pressure gauge to check your tires pressure and a tire pump. Keep towing insurance to Be Safe if you ever need it. It Doesn’t cost much try to get National coverage if available, or where you will be traveling. Keep Extra financing, and savings for any unexpected issues, vehicle repairs, and overnight stays, in a emergency or if you need to rest indoors. Keep Enjoying Yourself, Keep Enjoying the outdoors, and Nature Just..Please continue to Be Positive, Safe, and Alert.. Wishing Success, Well-being and Happiness You All. God Bless You, and everyone Traveling, or living in their vehicles, Vans, RVs, etc. Please Be Safe... Author Advocate for Humanity, Safety Advocate Jason Sandifer, Michigan 10/06/2022, 10/02/2022 10/08/2022, 10/11/2022

I like the simplicity of SUV builds. Thanks for sharing, I'll keep my eye out for ya too...I'm not far away 🙂

Beyond the limits: 174x120 bed + full kitchen (10l water tank+ 10l residual tank + 15l fridge + stove) in a compact SUV: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Qz8aHWncY4Y.html

My SUV is a different brand and I can remove the headrest and flip it around to reinsert thus extending head area support. Otherwise can stuff soft sided duffle or backpack into footwell area to help support the mattress area.

Cool. Thanks guys.

Beautiful, smart, practical set-up. I love that you have everything set up so that you & Luna can explore together. Also so cool that you can then switch to using your Jeep as your regular vehicle. Thanks for sharing!

Great ideas, thanks so much. I have an old Highlander that I am brainstorming how to get it rigged for overnight camping. I also have a lot of backpacking experience and thinking my needs are more minimal than average.

I like that you use 3 bins bcz having one large bin sounds easy, but its so heavy and hard to move, plus whatever you need is going to get buried at the bottom. Great content, thanks for sharing! 🌞🍀

Soooo, do the seats fold down completely flat? I'm guessing they must?!?! Thanks

Thanks for this video, you might have just given this 51yr old British lady some courage to take her dog and go weekend car camping in her new Jeep Avenger 🥰

Im goin homless in November. I have a jeep 2015 patriot. Any help woth buying a ecoflow air-conditioning plz. Lmki live in Florida

Great setup. Looking forward to car camping my self soon. I have a 2021 Subaru Outback Premium.

What part of the Southern Basin of the Sierra Nevadas are you from? I used to live in Auburn, CA (Placer County) in the Sierra Foothills...now retired to Twin Falls, ID where we have A TON of free campsites!

Man I wish I could sleep straight though.... I gotta go diagonal and it really inhibits storage/leasure space... Luckily I found stacking locking wheeling tool chests by "hart" at waltonland. Bout 100 bucks but definitely beats the lose lids and stuff. Easier to stay clean and such. Probably would have done ammo boxes instead, but metal is heavy and gas ain't cheap Also, lady, please, calm down. You talk like someone's putting a gun to your head and they aren't, I hope... Please calm down...

Awesome video! Great information. Gave me lots of ideas to set up my Tiguan for weekend camping!! Thanks!

What a very simple but great set-up! It is always a wise choice to invest in good quality products. Thank you for sharing ❤ I just have one question about your toilet wipes: Are they really compostable or is their some microplastic fiber in it? Please overthink your choice if it is the latter 🖖🌎🙏

Try some adhesive shelf liner such as a dark brown wood grain on those white plastic tops.

Thank you so very much for sharing! 👍

I saw her set up and thought of This Girl Hikes. Very well thought out camper suv.

Inspiration!

i thought she looked familiar. She's a fellow reseller.

Not very good with computers but have a ton of antiques for sale. Mostly sm stuff, collectables. Can you please help me to learn how? Love your suv camping fun and info. Lived in the High Sierra for 7 years after 10 in Reno. Love to camp but getting older . Have an suv and full intensions to set it up. Happy and blessed to meet you. Wish you well, Peggy

Wow! I love her setup becasue its SO SIMILAR to mine. I have a unmodified Honda Pilot. And use it for 2 to 4 days weekend camping. Ice chest, Heatshield is a great product based out of Morgan Hill. I have them as well. Along with an ANKER power bank just to recharge my phone and USB fan. Also Lucy lights is a great option. She sounds like shes from the Bakersfield area. I live in Fresno so I often go to Pismo, or Monterey.

Awww this was really great. I’m getting a Chevy Trax soon and looking forward to giving suv camping a try

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I will have to borrow someone's pup and take a trial weekend trip in my Ford Escape.

Where is this desert in California? Any tips for traveling with a dog in an SUV? My dog is 100lbs and my best Bud. 😎

Great information....I have simulated setup.....both travel safe and keep going

Seat extender, 5 gallon water with spigot, trifold mattress, yeti, separate bins >1. 💪

Its been near impossible for me to find a fitting mattress, they are 70-80 feet long, I need a 60, so I've gone w/ A different mattress, just ordered it, so we will see. The lift for your head would be fine with me, I don't do flat. I like your set up.

I bought Heat Shield for all of my Toyota Sienna Van windows. None of them fit. I sent them all back and I was refunded. Went to Lowes and bought a roll of reflectives and cut out my owe.

I came across her videos recently as I am looking to start weekend camping in a SUV.

Thank you, I'm going to be doing this full time.Im working on my Honda CR-V.I will no in Dec, when I'm headed out.All these van set ups an builds has given me alot of Ideas.Safe travels.Ttisten is such a great guy.I enjoy his videos.Hes has great Ideas also.Do you ever have trouble finding water.Im going to do this full time.

Great video Tristan, thank you!

I wish, I'd found it easier to pass the car theory now. Great set up

Really great video! Agreed with many of your points and recommendations

Can you show a VW ATLAS SPORT SUV transformation?

Sounds like you're having fun. One idea you might try..... The bottom half of your back seat will left right out. Put it in the house or garage till you get home. That will let the back of the seat lay flat. And will give you a little extra room to put a few things. I do it and love it.

You are my hero! Thank you for sharing all this!

Courtney, you had me at Cheap. I love cheap women- that is women who have found the secret of happiness in living cheaply.

Lady your camper is the easiest setup i saw ..i love it ..i have the same car 23 model and i am ready to do camping😊

So cool to see you on here! I have watched one of you others channels and do resale as well. I just started gearing up for car camping myself and am almost ready! I'm older but am really looking forward to that!

Wow, beautiful on the outside and more beautiful on the inside. What a combination. What is it with red heads and the name Courtney. Just love it.

I have always been able to "park and hide" around Big Sur. Arrive late leave b4 sun up..

You could always cover the top of the box with some sticky back plastic.

Thanks for your video. where did you buy those containers from?

I have a jeep compass. I live in my compass when I'm out of town working

I have jeep SUV with raised bed plenty space for sleeping ❤

That’s Awesome living in your car as a camper!!!

If Courtney has an electric carving knife at home she could easily cut her foam mattress to the perfect size for her.

This is awesome!!!

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Great presentation Courtney.

Enjoyed

She appears to have hair extensions, which is weirdly high maintenance for a car camper.

Loved seeing Courtney’s setup!

Ever explore Eagle Cap wilderness, Oregon?

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