SUPPLIES

¾ Plywood (26 ½” x 37 ½” and 25” x 37 ½”)
2x4s – 96” PRIME KD-HT Whitewood Stud
Screws – 2-1/2” #2 Phillips Exterior
Hinges
Velcro
Cabinet-Lid Stays
Foam Topper

TOOLS

Tape Measure
Handsaw
Square
Drill

ORGANIZING

Container Store Multipurpose Bins
Canvas Utility Bins
Pack-N-Play Sheets
Brother Label Maker
Fan
Snacks

THE BUILD

Our client has a 2019 Nissan Kicks S. The goal was to build a table with a storage hatch. To build the base, you need 4 pieces of 2x4s: two pieces cut to 26” and two pieces cut into 37 ½”. Then, you need to cut 4 pieces for each of the legs, measuring 14” each leg. You can get all the precuts done at Home Depot and sometimes they won’t even charge you. We ended up using the handsaw to cut down each of the legs since they made the table too tall. After the table was assembled, we laid down the plywood in the trunk and backseat and secured them with screws and Velcro of all things. Velcro makes for easy removal and the hatch makes for ample storage.

THE STORAGE HATCH

For this space, we used two Canvas Utility Bags that fit under the hatch. We lined each of the utility bags with Multi-Purpose Bins from The Container Store (sizes S-M-L).

After the storage was completed, we cut down the foam topper to fit the plywood and then found the perfect sheets: Fitted Pack N Play Sheets! That turned out to be such a surprising win.

TOTAL COST OF MATERIALS: $325.75

“Gigi converted my SUV into a camper. She drew the blueprints as we discussed my needs. Her drawings really helped me visualize her ideas. I left my car with her while I was at work and the platform for sleeping was finished the same evening. The platform has lots of room for storage underneath so I didn’t lose my valuable trunk space. I have easy access to my belongings with Gigi’s brilliant design. She found sheets to fit my mattress perfectly and it’s so comfortable.

Next, she organized everything that I would need for the road and threw in some snacks which I greatly appreciated. I picked out the script for the labels which turned out super cute. Gigi separated my things by categories and made good use of all the trunk space. Now everything is easy to find. The car is fit for camping and I still can’t believe how fast it all came together. She made my SUV conversion camper enviable and Instagrammable. Gigi made this project so much fun and I’ll have the memories for life. Thank you!”

Vanessa H.W.

Car Camping Build Out