Converting a Toyota Matrix into a Camper Car/Van - Living in the Matrix

So can you convert a Toyota Matrix or similar compact hatchback into a camping vehicle? Yes.
Should you? Maybe. If you want to see this baby in action during our nearly coast to coast road-trip, you can find that series right here:    • Our Epic Road Trip in Our Toyota Matrix  

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So this is kind of a build video? I guess...
When we were going nuts trapped in our 9-5, we needed to escape, and this beast (and beauty) of a vehicle was our vessel to greener pastures (and desert climates).

We managed to pack 4 seasons of sporting equipment, camping gear, clothes, food, and the most basic of necessities into this car - all while still leaving configurable space to sleep.

Was it comfortable? Yea, surprisingly.
Was it convenient? Definitely not.
Would we do it again? Heck yea.


TL;DR/Don't like all the talking:

The ultimate camper van - 0:00
Getting the first items - 0:40
Unboxing and installing the Thule Aero Blade - 2:37
Cringy Rant - 8:06
Explaining the interior racking system - 9:27
Building the interior racking system - 11:54
Explaining window coverings - 15:02
Making window coverings - 15:54
Installing window coverings - 17:07
Putting winter tires on - 19:22
The final product / tour - 20:54

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