This is a video showing how to remove the rear seats in a 2019 Toyota Rav4 and then install the wooden camper conversion I made and designed. It is pretty simple as the Rav4 isn't that big. I'm 6'0" and my wife and I are able to sleep in it comfortably, and sit up inside the car.

The plans for it are near the end of the video, so skip there if you need to.

Or else download the plans and photos from this flickr photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/1693786...

Parts list and measurement diagrams

Main Platform:
half sheet 3/4" plywood (sanded plywood, 7ply the good stuff!)
quarter sheet 3/8" plywood (sanded plywood)
2 ea. 96" kiln dried stud (pick some good clear ones with no warp)
2 ea. aluminum bracket (Smarkey Solar Panel Mounting L Bracket from Amazon, 4 for $28)
2 ea. Simpson Strong Tie Corner bracket/gusset (Home Depot)
2 ea. 2 1/2" long 3/8" Bolts, each with 2 flat washers and a locknut
6 ea. 1 5/8" #6 drywall screws
12 ea. 2" #6 drywall screws
2 ea. 2" long 1/4" bolts, each with 2 washers and a locknut (optional, for location pins)
1 ea. 6'x8' Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug (Home Depot ~$20) (optional, but it sure is nice!)
3 ea. fake seat belt plugs (ebay ~$15)

Shelf (optional)
Other piece of the quarter sheet of 3/8" plywood
Other piece of the half sheet of 3/4" plywod
1 ea. aluminum bracket (Smarkey Solar Panel Mounting L Bracket from Amazon)
1 ea. 1 1/2" long 3/8" bolt with washers and locknut
4 legs made from a piece of the 2x4 stud
8 ea. 1 5/8" #6 drywall screws
bottle of wood glue and wood screws to attach the two plywood pieces

Sleeping pads, down quilt, and pillows
2 ea. Thermarest Base Camp selfinflating foam 20"x72" by 2" thick (Amazon ~$110 each)
1 ea. Fitted Twin Sheet to go over the air mattresses (custom sewing to fit perfectly)
1 ea. Thermarest Vela Double 32F/0C Quilt, goose down quilt (~$350!!!)
2 ea. inflatable camping pillows (or your own pillows from home)

OR if low on funds: Twin Inflatable Mattress (Walmart ~$8) but you won't be able to sit inside


Installation order
Seat Removal lower bench
Seat Removal folding seatbacks
seat hinges/brackets removal
seatbelt plugs install
Angle Brackets install
main beam install
sensor removal (optional)
Shelf install (optional)
Attach legs to front beam
Set platform in place on main beam
Attach platform to main beam
fold back the carpet (optional)

Don't lose the seat bolts and brackets!

NOTE: If you have an XSE Hybrid Model Rav4 you may want to doublecheck the measurement of the main beam as it needs to be longer than my Adventure model's beam. In general, it's a good idea to doublecheck ALL measurements! For details on the XSE build, see Roxy6997's post on my thread on the Rav4 forum: https://www.rav4world.com/threads/201...