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It’s been great getting messages about my 2013 Toyota Rav4 conversion status.
Since getting them, I decided it was time to post photos in one place.
Additionally, I will add to this post as I make more improvements (such as the platform 2.0).
Regrettably, I didn’t take many photos when I first started camping in the Rav. But I have a few, and you will understand why I took the rear seats out and built the first platform.
Here is a quick rundown for those who are new or just finding this page.
Many years ago, I wanted to buy a 4×4 van when I had a better income. There are tons of options, but many were still super expensive.
Use What You Have
That is when I decided to use what I already had. A 2013 Toyota Rav4.
Before the Rav, I had a 1999 Ford Explorer. Say what you will about these vehicles. This one was freaken awesome. We had tons of room, a real 4×4, and some epic adventures.
But, having moved on from that vehicle. I purchased the Rav, mainly due to still needing four-wheel drive.
After camping many nights in the Rav4, I finally removed the rear seats.
Doing this gave me way more room (since space is limited in a smaller SUV).
With all that said, stay tuned for photos and even a video soon!
If you want to read more about the Rav, check out these posts!
The Platform Build (first edition, NEW BUILD HERE!)
Exterior Lights (these are amazing)
The Overall Build
Here is the Rav4
With the basket and on a road trip
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The “Old” Rav4 setup
Seats down, air mattress, and gear
The picture before removing the rear seats
Something I was thinking about, but never did. Surprisingly, it didn’t take long.
Once the rear seats were out.
The spare tire is on top inside the Thule basket.
The next step was to build a platform.
PVC is light, easy to use, and the best option for me.
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The final setup!
Or, for now, there is another build I will be doing shortly.
Easy way to have shade.
I like to spend time on Public and BLM land after all.
Testing out the new Napier tent.
It’s easy to set up and so far a great addition.
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The Sleeping Platform 2.0!
After a lot of work, here it is.
Click here to read more about it.
First night with the new sleeping platform.
I have way more room and it’s everything I could have wanted.
Click here to read about the new build.
Movie night while camping.
The twinkle lights have been an awesome addition too.
Cool picture of the Rav at Sunset.
First time using the exterior lights too. They worked great!
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These photos are awesome!
Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Thanks! I have plenty more but I just wanted to get a few posted for now.