How To Camp in a Chevy Suburban
Love to camp with the family or on your own, but don't want to sleep in a tent and can't afford a pricey RV? Try it with a sport utility vehicle such as the Chevrolet Suburban, and you'll get to sleep in nature with a little added security. The durable Suburban has a long history with folks who love the great outdoors: People have been camping in the Chevy Suburban since it first appeared in 1935.
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Things You'll Need
- Foam or inflatable mattress
- Tent heater (optional)
- Battery lantern
- Mosquito net (optional)
Instructions
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Remove the seats from the cargo area. To take out the back (third) row of seats, release the two clips you can access from the cargo area. There is one clip on each end underneath the back of the seat and close to the outside of the Suburban.
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Pull the lever toward the rear of the Suburban to loosen. Tip the seat forward and drag it back toward the rear of the vehicle to release the front catch. Store the seat in your garage or home for reinstallation when you return.
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Fold the middle seats down by releasing the catches and folding them forward into the wells on either side of the drive shaft. You now have a flat, open area that is 5 feet by 8 feet to accommodate sleeping.
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Add a twin inflatable mattress or twin-size foam pad to cover the hard seat backs. Unroll sleeping bags on top of this for added comfort.
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If camping in cold weather, use a tent heater to keep the Suburban's cargo area warm through the night. Keep at least one window rolled down slightly, to prevent dangerous levels of carbon monoxide from building. Never sleep inside a running vehicle, unless freezing temperatures are a bigger threat than carbon monoxide poisoning. If that is the case, call it a day and go back when it's warmer.
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Add mosquito net across the back of the Chevy Suburban if needed. Leave the doors open to provide plenty of fresh air. Use electric lanterns and flashlights for visibilty.
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Tips & Warnings
Never use open flames inside a vehicle.
