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Sweet shop you have. If I won’t a lotto I would buy one like it.

I have a 23 colorado and was wondering about the capabilities

if you go into your settings you can shut that beeping off

@Build life overland @01:10 Are the plastic pieces failure points or are they pretty durable?

I think I got the instructions wrong. Got drunk with the whiskey and knocked out on the pillow! 😅

Love that shop brother!! Thanks for the video. Just got my GMC Canyon and trying to decide what route I will go. Is the one you purchased the EVOa Adventure?

Thank you.

Good job 👍.

I looked at 2 brands very similar to each other - Smart Cap and Expedition. I saw where Expedition quality was better. I chose Expedition for my Dodge Dakota SLT.

Your first mistake is owning a Chevy.

Lost me at “my Chevy”

The real question is, is the Chevy Colorado worth your money?

If you ever find yourself needing to work with the tape adhesive like this gasket; 3M makes an adhesive promoter called “3M Primer 94 Pen”. I keep a few on hand as they are relatively inexpensive. You can get a 10 pack for around $15 usd. They make a phenomenal difference with gasket style adhesives. I found them when adding gasket seals to the tailgate of my truck over the factory spray in bed liner. I didn’t like the gap between the bed & tailgate on my 24 Frontier. Way too easy to drop stuff right through. 😂

good info man. i have a 2019 zr2, and i must say that i am drooling over the bison package for 2024 -- except for the turbo 4, and the spare tire in the bed.

I'd NEVER use wire nuts. Too much vibration. I'd also rewire all the. Outside lights while I can get to it. The wiring in those are crap.

That shop is insane! I like the look of these smart caps, makes the truck look even more rugged.

I have a similar type of shell on my truck and this is the idea I needed. Thanks!

Is insulating the floor necessary? It doesn’t look like it was done in this build

Is there a way to integrate a power bank to the 12v system to power all the smaller things

This model is called, Smart Cap Visibility 85% Negative-Dark Shade 😝

Pretty cool. How does the third brake light hook up?

I have the Canyon AT4X with the AEV tire mounted in the bed. Do these caps clear the tire? Looks like there is room on the sides, was wondering about height?

Sorry, but not sorry. That cap looks like 💩

I'll never understand why so many people want these. Slow, heavy, introduces many more failure points. Rotating the handle by hand really isn't that hard to do.

Awesome vid!! You were a shot of adrenaline in my camper planning. I'm 51, and planning on taking a year+ to travel the country and see every National park I can, and see a Baseball game in every MLB park. Time frame is about 5-6 years out, and will work a few days a week remotely no matter where I'm at. I went crazy and started 3D modeling my dream trailer. I eventually settled on 6.5x12 trailer size. Inside has a custom futon (I'll build it) and removable table so I can work or chill and eat watching a movie. Am I crazy to go that big? 5x8 and 6x10 just didn't feel right for my needs of living on the road for a year+. I'm also planning on getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy down the road so I'll need space for an 80lb doggie. I'm doing the rear outdoor galley with a Truma 69L dual zone, Nomad kitchen sink/stove pullout drawer and custom cabinets I'll build. I started with the Bend Oregon Tallboy trailer size and dropped the height to 5'. I'm 6' tall. Would I be going over board if I went 6'3" so I could stand up? I do want to be able to boondock, be able to go offroad but I don't plan on doing crazy bolder ridden trails. Appreciate any and all ideas and criticism. Also. Galley. I found these guys a couple weeks ago. Awesome pull out stove, sink and cutting board. I'm totally NOT gonna DIY this: www.nomadkitchenco.com/product-page/nomad-kitchen

Great video! I also have a 24 ZR2 and have been waiting for someone to make this exact video to help me make a decision on the Smartcap

Gave you a sub from Upstate New York. I have same truck and same cap

Hello Sir, are you still overlanding in this rig? what did you do with the rear cab camera? isn't the truck cap in the way? I have the same truck and I am curious if its still working out off road. Thanks a lot ! great video

I put mine foil side out also. I experimented with both ways it did show lower temps with the heat gun with foil facing out. I did put a foil radiant barrier over studs to give an air space then 3/4” foam. Black trailer 5,000 Btu ac in Florida I stay in the mid 70s inside.

I'm having trouble with my truck being too tall to get into the garage. I'm wondering if I lowered my truck then installed airbags to raise it up when driving, if that would work. Thoughts?

Great straight forward video. Did you happen to attach the rear stop light that RSi provided? I have a roll-n-lok but was considering upgrading to the RSi.

Great vid and looking forward to seeing what ya do next. On the fence about this bed cap for my Gladiator. Do you plan to attach anything else, like an awning?

Thank you! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Curious how the undercoating is holding up. I have a new snowmobile trailer I'm going to insulate and apply something to the flooring underside... just not sure what to use.

Good job bud. These ZR2’s are beautiful

How many foam insulation boards did you end up using? Just trying to get an idea of how many I should purchase so I don’t have to make 3 trips to Home Depot for insulation boards.

Amazing video! I can’t wait to do this to my trailer. Thanks for sharing

I haul firewood daily with my 1/2 tonne truck and have had bags on my last three trucks. I hate seeing a truck sagging and the bags take the sag out and the roll with extra weight.

What made you go with a smaller truck?

Are those 12v can led's bright enough? Considering on going with 12v lights or 110v. Thanks

New to the channel. First off thank you for sharing content. I have a couple questions about your trailer build. 1. What’s your thoughts on doing a leaf over the axles build? 2. What’s your thoughts on adding an outside bar to lock entry door vs a standard RV style latch? Great job…👊

Great information Thanks!

Good demonstration, thanks.

Great video! I was taught that you want to put a 1/2 turn in the strap when going up the load on both sides. I was told that this reduces or eliminates "strap slap" or when the air rushing by causes the strap to vibrate and strike the load repeatedly. While it doesn't seem like a big deal, it can cause abrasions to the load (including tarps, any finish on the load, and to the strap itself). My company had an insurance claim against a carrier for allowing damage to equipment they were hauling coast to coast while the straps were merrily slapping away at freeway speeds.

I can't stand that you can't open the tailgate because the jacks in the way, otherwise I'd use them too

Well I’m to late but man I would love to put in my trailer for showers while camping my wife would sure love it but love watching videos for more updates that I can consider to do to our trailer

Do you have a link for step down transformer from amazon

Did you bother to contact the manufacturer for their input?

I always have trouble figuring out how to use those straps, despite owning several. Thanks for the explanation!

So you installed insulation then ran the plywood strips over roof braces for a nailing piont