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 roadtrip, 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 95, 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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