Sometimes referred to as “micro campers,” cars converted to campers have significantly less space than full-sized vans, minivans, or SUV campers, so there are often interesting and creative solutions to the everyday challenges of living out of a vehicle. But small car camper conversions also have a lot of benefits.
Even if you drive a smaller car like a sedan or hatchback, you can convert it into a camper. Sometimes referred to as “micro campers,” cars converted to campers have significantly less space than full-sized vans, minivans, or SUV campers, so there are often interesting and creative solutions to the everyday challenges of living out of a vehicle.
Smiley Outdoors took an ordinary Toyota Corolla and converted it into a micro camper for under $100. If you’re planning a solo road trip on a small budget, this might be the car camper conversion idea for you. Smiley removed the backseats and tucked the seatbelts off to the side to create uninterrupted access to the trunk.
Car camper conversions have become extremely popular lately, simply because anyone can build their own. Most people own a car and some conversions don’t even require any practical skills or tools – just fold down your back seats, throw your camping gear in the back, and off you go. Chevy Sonic car camper. Photo courtesy @AlyssaVanilla
The Original Small Campervan Conversion This conversion of a VW T4 is one of the original converted vans of the van life movement, and easily one of the best small camper vans! The interior of this campervan conversion is warm, cozy, and inviting. It has a combination of lovely porthole and large rectangular windows for awesome natural lighting.
Lorraine managed to convert her 8ft-long Smart car into a micro car camper. Yep, it can be done. Both seats are in place, but the passenger seat folds down at night. The tailgate has a storage area, hidden by the trunk lid, where she keeps all her gear. When closed, it offers the perfect platform to cook on.