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   #VanLife #LivingInTheMatrix 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 Follow here too!   / sendstory