Turning our Highlander into a Campsite

Описание: Want a cheaper way to travel and get more in touch with nature? We turned our SUV into a campsite and you can too! Here is some important info to make your transformation a success!

Cost for this project (note: we needed to buy some tools!) (cost breakdown is at 3:18)

Raw supplies
Lumber $205.99
Screws $19.98
Sand paper $21.61
Drawer handles $1.94
Total: $249.52

Tools
Sander (free with batteries)
2 Batteries $134.10
Multipurpose saw $89.10
Total: 223.20

Total with no base tools or supplies
$472.72

Dimensions used for our 2015 Toyota Highlander (found at 9:19)

Back piece with drawers
Top: 37” x 45.5” x 3/4”
Height supporting pieces: 36” x 7.5” x 3/4”
Bottom: 40” x 44” x 15/32”

Drawer opening
37” x 20 1/2” x 7 1/8”

Drawer Dimensions
(4) Front/back: 20” x 6 1/2” x 1/2”
(4) Sides: 37” x 6 1/2” x 1/2”
(2) Bottom: 38 1/8” x 19 3/4” x 1/2”

Second piece
Top plywood: 32” x 45.5” x 1/2”
Vertical T piece: 23” x 7.5” x 3/4”
Horizontal T piece: 48” x 7.5” x 3/4”

Other items we use and enjoy while camping:
Sunroof screen (provides airflow but keeps bugs out!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q55Y9WC?...

Window screens (one of the best camping purchases we’ve made)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFD4T15?...

Mess kits (to eat with) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMT8KGH?...

Reflective Bubble Pack Insulation (for windows) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0022NH3E4?...

Storage containers (fit under the platform!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0I1QP8?...

Sleeping pad (our air mattress was a little too thick so this slimmer one gives more sleeping space) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C9SB35M?...

Foldable portable sink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FK3HC14?...

Solar powered fan & light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08698PRY6?...

Chairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00339C3P0?...

Awning for about $40 and camping stove for about $20 both from Walmart

Also not related to camping but we get SO many compliments on our map so here it is! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

And of course, make sure to check out our blog! Thanks & Happy Trails!
https://wanderingwiththewagners.wordp...