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We’re Chris and Kate, two yinzers turned Colorado transplants.
If it involves the outdoors then we’re probably into it. Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, archery, snowboarding, and anything else that involves the fresh scent of pine needles warmed by the morning sun. Chris is into that type two fun. The fun that isn’t so much fun until it’s over and the story is being told. Kate just likes to laugh, a lot… and see the world a little differently each day.
It’s our opinion that life is best spent a little dirty and a little uncomfortable. We don’t hold too tightly to what’s to come in the future, so who really knows what this channel will evolve into. Regardless, we hope you enjoy the ride while you’re here. We know we will.
If it involves the outdoors then we’re probably into it. Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, archery, snowboarding, and anything else that involves the fresh scent of pine needles warmed by the morning sun. Chris is into that type two fun. The fun that isn’t so much fun until it’s over and the story is being told. Kate just likes to laugh, a lot… and see the world a little differently each day.
It’s our opinion that life is best spent a little dirty and a little uncomfortable. We don’t hold too tightly to what’s to come in the future, so who really knows what this channel will evolve into. Regardless, we hope you enjoy the ride while you’re here. We know we will.
We Got Caught in a Trout-nado in Our Four Wheel Camper
Long time, no see! This past month has been more work than play, but we managed to peel out of town for a little bit of truck camping and a whole lot of fishing. Life is better spent in the outdoors which we were surely reminded of that this past weekend. Until next time, we're MTN UP.
#fourwheelcampers #truckcamping #flyfishing #tightlines
#fourwheelcampers #truckcamping #flyfishing #tightlines
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Spend a Beautiful Colorado Day with Us | Winter Fly Fishing Edition
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We're finally pausing our truck camper projects and spending our unpaid vacation time with our feet somewhere on a riverbed. Come spend the day chasing trout with us. We'll keep warm, our lines tight, lose a few flies, and land a fish or two. Dancing is a bonus. #flyfishing #tightlines #whatgetsyououtdoors
Four Wheel Camper Thermal Pack - Solving Mysteries and DIY Troubleshooting
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A crazy simple project that took a few too many left turns. Sometimes the learning process is a messy one and this video is proof of that. Onward and upwards, friends. We hope this saves you even a little bit of time with your own! Until next time, we're MTN UP. #truckcamping #fourwheelcamper #thermalpackinstallation Wander the West forum: www.wanderthewest.com/index.php/ Thermal Pack Step by S...
Four Wheel Camper Shell Model - Maximizing Your Small Space with the Lagun Table
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Is it a table... is it a counter top... or is it both?! The Four Wheel Camper Fleet Shell Model upgrades continue with this new addition. We walk you through the Lagun table parts and pieces, obstacles we overcame with installation, and how to create your own table top using basic carpentry tools. Until next time, we're MTN UP. #laguntable #fourwheelcamper #diytruckcamper
Winter Camping in Our Four Wheel Camper - Temp Dropped to 1°
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We packed our bags, loaded our snowboards, and found our camping spot before hitting the open road. Checking the temperature didn't make the list and we soon found out the overnight high would be 1 degree. Our propane furnace is the real GOAT in this video. Spoiler alert - we survived and so can you. Until next time, we're MTN UP! #wintercamping #fourwheelcampers #homeiswhereyoupopit Ps: not sp...
Four Wheel Camper Shell Model - Simple Interior Upgrades Anyone Can Do
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Cribs, truck camper edition. Come inside and see what interior upgrades we've done so far to our 2019 Four Wheel Camper Fleet Shell Model. These easy additions make a big impact, and we're positive you can tackle any of these projects - if not do them better than we did! Now all that's left to do is hit the road for some winter truck camping. Until next time, we're MTN UP. #fourwheelcamper #she...
Four Wheel Camper DIY Platform Drawers - Camp Kitchen Tour and Extra Storage
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In our last video we had promised to share our DIY platform drawer system, and this week we're delivering on that promise! Learn how we built and configured our camp kitchen and extra storage space, which serves as the deck that allows our Fleet model Four Wheel Camper to fit in our full size pickup truck. Know this, if we can do it - so can you. Products discussed in this video are linked belo...
Four Wheel Camper Fleet Model in a Full Size Truck
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Learn how we fit a new-to-us 2019 Four Wheel Camper Fleet model in our full size Chevy Silverado 1500. The Fleet model FWC is originally designed for smaller and mid-size trucks such as Toyota Tacomas, Chevy Colorados, and Ford Rangers... but let's face it, these campers are hard to come by and we knew we could make a little magic happen, save a little weight, and fit this Fleet in our truck. U...
The wood is a backing plate for strength to go on the inside of the cupboard that why its bigger then the metal plate
This is so helpful. My Dad and I are about to go in on this combo (fleet, but on an F150). I really want to add the drawers; any chance you made that video or would be able to share how you went about it? Thanks!
To save space in your storage area, try a captured nut sunk into the wall. Many different options for wood. This would eliminate the nut and bolt protruding into your storage. Great video!
My thermal pack turns the corner and tucks behind the front and rear locking plates
you two are fkn nuts............. I'm subscribing, fuck it....
Which table mount model did you go with? thanks.
You did a wonderful job. On your cushions. R. Ordway
Thanks for the video I have a stock 2017 Silverado 4x4 Crewcab and I’m wondering if it will handle the weight of a hawk shell? In my glove box it says max slide in camper is 750LBS How’s your truck Handel the weight? Thanks
Wonder if I cut and fit fleece blankets with more r value for 40 bucks, if that would work even better
Thank you for a professional tour of your rig changes. I appreciate your quick cuts and narration over B-roll. I like the way you keep the camera in motion, varying the background scenery. . Your superb product is needed among many thousands of dregs videos!
I like the idea, I'm thinking about a Hawk 4 wheel camper , I just wonder why you didn't go with 6 inch high
@Gary, My thoughts, as well. I wonder if building the drawers with 2x6 studs would increase the weight plus raise the camper above the truck-bed rails. And there is always the tendency to stuff more stuff in a storage area.
@@largemarge1603 they make a drawer system for a truck bed out of metal I think ,could be some other material. I just wonder how that would work ,I think there even lockable
October, 2022. Based on your editing skills plus the personalities of the two spokes-models, I still say you could head to the big-time as full-time TH-camrs. Opinion.
Hello, Just found your channel and you guys do a great job on the videos. I see you havent posted in awhile. Hope you havent quit already. I saw in one of the videos you said you had a palomino pop up before the FWC. Just wondering why you switched? I'm on the east coast and the palominos are more easily available. Unfortunately all these pop ups are getting super expensive. Even the Hawk Shell starts at $17,000 now. The project M looks interesting and starts at $11,000.
Well I guess I just might as well subscribe to your channel. All the weirdo stuff I’m trying to figure out about my Fleet shell has led to your videos twice now. 😊 Little camper on big truck and now thermal pack video. Your videos are fun, funny and informative. I can’t wait to get out there!
Have you upgraded your mattress?
Buy velcro tape lol
July, 2022. We miss the crew...
I like ur camper setup but the thermal pack that u have, where did that come from? Was that an outside purchase? thks rox
Question: how does your truck ride on off roads. I have a 1500 4×4 long bed and I'm looking around
Love the trout
what is the thermal pack material?
We purchased the Block It Evolution 400 Series to extend the fabric around the corners and it matches very well. It's somewhat of an insulation/woven fabric and resembles material often seen for car covers. Others have suggested reflectix for the windows which is a smart move.
Any thoughts on if it would be better to round the corners of your table, now since you've been using it. Thanks for video and details as I'm going to install a Lagun within the next few days in my 20+ yr old FWC Eagle. My install will be different than yours but everybody probably has their own custom install. Your video helped me think about how/where to place the mounting plate and consider how to access the backside for bolt installation.
I think it wouldn't be a bad idea but I will say, we haven't had an issue with the corners yet. It remains mostly out of the way as a counter top in transit and unless we're actively using it as a table. So that being said, the corners haven't been much of a hazard!
Great idea: gives you extra storage for kitchen and fly rods/nets👍 The cap day on some-type of support before? 👍B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Just found your channel 👍 Great content and excellent explanations…. Good camper choice! 👍B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Good to see another channel from a fellow 4WC owner, will look forward to future videos. Cold nights are a challenge, especially the condensation. We use reflectix for those really cold nights. Sounds like you did ok for 1 degree!
We have heard that reflectix is the way to go - but yes the goal will be more along the lines of comfy nights at 1 degree in the future instead of just getting by haha!
Very useful video! Subscribing!
Thank ya!!
I personally thought this was a very good video. My wife & I are first-time FWC Hawk owners with a 2013 used camper. We do not have thermal packs in ours and don't know when we will be able to find the extra money for them. This gives us some great pointers. Plus, we have two struts in the middle of our camper and would like to have four struts, two front and two in the back. And one more thing...we would like to have solar set up and that seems daunting to us. And I don't want to screw something up by digging in and learning as I go. Yet, I don't want the fear to stop us from trying. This video is spot on for where we are in our FWC'ing life right now. Thank you very much!
Thank you! It sounds like we're in the same place... especially as it relates to the solar, electrical, etc. For us, that part is also daunting. Thank goodness for TH-cam - there are so many good videos on almost every aspect of DIY/truck camping. I think if you take it slow you can get a lot accomplished!!
I’d sand each side of the rails a little with 220 grit and then light synthetic oil. Update?
Great idea - we can give that a try and let you know how it goes :)
Thank you guys for putting this content out! Having a similar issue with my 2013 f-150. This idea pretty much works perfect In my truck too! I have 2 questions if you don’t mind! 1.Did you choose the length of the drawers to Be longer than the bed of your truck so you had less overhang of the camper? I was thinking about wanting to keep the drawers in even without the camper in it, and adding the tailgate back. 2. Did you screw into the bed to secure the platform?? Thanks again, love the build, and I’m stoked to get out there myself this summer! 🙏🏼
Awesome to hear!! You will love it! 1. The drawers are slightly shorter than the bed, so we can close the tailgate when the camper isn't on it while keeping the drawer system in the bed. We have a removeable wooden block/plank the width of the truck near the cab holding the drawer system to an overhang position when the camper is on it, basically a bump stop. 2. We did not secure the drawer system. We probably should have or should in the future by using the factory takedowns on the sides of the bed at the very least... but we figured the weight of the 1,000 camper + the tension of the camper tie downs would keep it in place. It has worked and has not shifted. But absolutely something to consider.
11:04 I realize we sound as though we are the Weirdos Of Redundancy. . We had two FourWheelCampers with built-in furnaces. We also carried (the olden days equivalent of) a Wave 3 catalytic heater with a dedicated propane bottle. We also carried a Coleman semi round-head propane heater labeled 'Outdoors Only!'... ...nicknamed 'the Blast Furnace'. . Why so freaked about cold? We kayak and SCUBA along the east coast of the Pacific, water temperature in the 40s and low 50s America-thermometer degrees. We dove Tahoe with 2' of snow. Shivers is no fun.
Kate here: I am definitely cold-phobic haha! Sheesh do I find it hard to rest, concentrate, enjoy whatever I’m doing when I can’t stop shivering. Thankfully it wasn’t too cold this night, so the on/off furnace wasn’t so bad! Your adventures make my teeth chatter!
10:30 In our ExpeditionVehicle, we have two smoke detectors from different manufacturers, two CO detectors from different manufacturers, and we always burn propane with two open windows on opposing walls. . re -- Coleman two-burner stove Just last week, I shut off the 4.2-gallon 15# bottle at its triangle valve. I time the cooking burn to use the gas in the hose, instead of it leaking past the connections. That once, I allowed the burner to sputter out, then shut off the stove valve. . We closed the lid, and tucked it back into its cubby. Looking at your stove, I see a similar valley beneath the rack. That valley collected and held the few seconds of gas between the sputter and me closing the stove valve. . Next use, I opened the bottle valve as usual, then opened the stove valve as usual, and clicked the hand-held sparker. Yumping! Yehoosifat!, that squidgen of left-over juice wallowing in the bilge made quite the impression. A foot-high ball of hotness inches from my face. . Moral of the story: * Stick with the rules. Winging it, ad lib, sh**ting from the hip can be 'entertaining', but not in a good way.
Amen!!
10:06 Do you have an in-line filter? Corrosion and gunk anyplace in the (thousands of miles and dozens of vessels) custody-chain can contaminate the heater innerds.
We’ll have to confirm if we do, another option to add to our troubleshoot list which we can’t be more thankful for!! Helps us heaps.
08:01 I realized I was smiling... then I realized you set the scene with the lighting and the rig. Nice work!
Thank you! :)
Its more than likely the sail switch. we had to remove the flexible duct from the heater itself to the grill/diffuser. it affects the sail switch which is a safety feature. I was told by a dealer that it either needs to be a smooth piece of duct or nothing...we have nothing and it works fine..he said he has talked to four wheel and they just wont change it, im sure its more money to do it right...you might try it...
Appreciate this helpful tip! We have a nice list to troubleshoot with now, so so grateful!
Buddy's FWC has heater issues. Was a battery capacity problem. He now has two 12 volt batteries instead of one.
This is good information to know. We have 2 batteries but we can't rule out this still being the issue. We'll keep our eye on it, troubleshoot and report back if we find something groundbreaking. Appreciate you!
Another awesome video! Love the truck camper setup! Had a heck of a time fishing too. Looks like you caught a lot. Me and my pup just got into truck camping! you'll have to check my channel out! Keep up with the awesome content!
You had us at pup! Looking forward to seeing your adventures, appreciate you watching and commenting!
If you open the valve quickly on the propane bottle it will cause the regulator to not allow gas to flow to the item. Close valve, dis connect line, re connect line turn valve on slowly. Great video by the way!!! Best one to date!!
Thanks so much for the info!! Appreciate your help, we'll give that a try next time.
Loved this. Especially since I live in Florida. I miss Colorado and the mountains. Cold and Snow. Camping.
Oh there were a few days this winter where we might have liked to trade you places haha!
@@mtnup3040 I would have love that.
Nice video
Thank you!
Everything looks awesome. I am looking at the shell model myself.
Thanks bud! We haven’t regretted the shell model yet
"Excuse me sir!, ahem!" 🤣 Good times and great vid!
Haha that guy has no manners! Thank you :)
I'm in.....Nice day in the canyon!. Curious, what boots are you wearing to hike and fish in? Rubber soles?
It was a wonderful day for sure! Both of our boots are Orvis brand, rubber with metal studs for traction. We hike/fish in our wading boots unless it’s a long hike in or out.
What is the size of the wood top? Is it mounted at the center point? Thanks!
It’s approximately 24x22 and mounted 1 inch off center… originally mounted center but we had a calculation mishap and it was hitting the furnace box haha.
@@mtnup3040 thank you!
That bird is an American Dipper.
I knew someone would know this - thank you for sharing!
Sailrite has any and all fabrics including the car cover fabric as its known. but if you are going to make your own there is a product called Warm Window that is 10x better...FYI....
Such good info, thank you :)
We are glad our tutorial on building a thermal pack was helpful. Too bad you two don't live closer. We would have supplied spare material, helpful pointers, and gotten Nancy over here to sew on the extensions. FYI, we prefer the window openings to roll up toward the ceiling and not down. It is much more out of the way. Also, we've heard the fabric is getting harder to get and that All Terrain Campers has switched to a new material for their thermal packs. I'll get down to see what they are using in a month or so. We enjoy your energy and positive attitudes and a young couple that enjoys fly fishing! Enough said ;). Best of luck with your projects.
Rolling up not down is such a great idea!! Thank you for your help, for putting the info out there and helping people like us! We would have been floundering without it. I agree the fabric is hard to come by... looking forward to what new fabrics are being used in the All Terrains. Cheers and thanks for the comment!!
I bet your farther is super proud of you guys!!!!! ….. wait…. 🤔… he is!!!
Haha thank you!!!
Love it!!!!!
Sweet! . PS: You two are naturals at this. Quick cuts, great music, interesting angles, fun text, loving relationship with shared values. Please, continue. Just be yourselves.
Thank you :)
2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. After removing the rear roll-up door, I fabricated a steel wall and door. I fabricated a rear porch with roof... we are headquartered in rainy Oregon, a roof over the entry seems practical, a spot to stamp muddy boots and sandy sandals. I made the deck of expanded steel, similar to stout window-screen (to eliminate moisture under the mattress, the bed platform is similar expanded steel). With a shower-curtain (or not...), this porch makes a dandy place to shower. . We prefer the rear entry. Approaching through the door, we think the lengthwise view gives a sense of visual and visceral openness. Based on our experiences, a side entrance slams the view against the opposite wall... exasperated/exaggerated if cabinets further restrict the space. . We would enjoy hearing your opinions on your rear entrance compared to shopping side-entry RecreateVehicles at dealers or shows! . [frantic attempt to stimulate the algorithm so your channel gets promoted]
Amazing project you tackled! We don't know much about side entry only but can say that walking into the middle of a space may not be for us. The illusion of more space from the back is nice haha. And thank you... so far we have this little community of subscribers that really feel like our people, and we're so grateful for each and every person. We didn't expect to have any so this experience has been awesome. Weekend adventure in the works, so should have another video out on Monday. Thanks for your continued support, know that we appreciate you!!