Truck Camping in the GFC | NASTY one pot meal…
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- This week we hit the road 15 minutes away from home to Lake mead for a quicker overnighter! Solo truck camping in the Go Fast Camper on a 2012 Nissan Frontier (5ft bed). We hung out in the camper, made some dinner and ended up sleeping on the truck bed floor due to HIGH winds (again). We camped in Lake Mead at Las Vegas Bay Campground- $20/night and required an online reservation.
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Dude, this is such an awesome video to show off the possibilities of the interior space of the GFC
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching Garrett! Also dude I love your videos!!
Keep rockin" the GFC. Upgrade your interior, build it out with comfortable seating and a table, a refrigerator, water source, heater, built-in kitchen etc. As well as getting to campgrounds, you can still go remote where the vans cannot and for much less $$$!
True upgrading the interior would be a good option but honestly im not the most handy with stuff like that nor do I have the tools or time to dedicate to a build lol Something to look into though and very much a viable option! Thanks for watching David!
Love how you got rid of the Budweiser products.....and the show ALONE is a great series!
Dont hate ! lol 😂 Thanks for watching!
Keep the Frontier... My personal opinion. You're one of the few Nissan Frontier camping channels on TH-cam. From experience they're great trucks!
Thanks for the feedback! I will definitely be keeping the Frontier for a while, he's been a great truck! Especially with these prices for trucks these days i'm going to run this thing till it dies lol Thanks for watching Andrew!
Keep the GFC as primary content. Maybe add a 270 awning and cook outside as part of your base camp. The interior can me organized with simple bench and counter for a clutter free living space even though it’s only a 5 foot bed. Lots of people want a GFC just like yours and enjoy your content because it is inspiring. So, make simple changes and keep rocking the GFC!!
Thanks for the feedback Robert! I do have a 270 awning but want to add a few side walls for some better shelter/sun protection for the summer
This is exactly why I’m thinking of getting a Shiftpod 3 instead of a rooftop tent.
I had to look up what a Shiftpod was and didnt realize it was those space looking tents lol we used these ice fishing shacks that look very similar (minus the chrome) but those shiftpods look awesome! Definitely cheaper than a wedge Roof top tent too (you can find some roof top tents under 1k like Smittybuilt tents) but the Shiftpod looks like a great alternative. Thanks for watching George!
GET THE RV!!!!!!! If your going to upgrade then GO ALL THE WAY!!! 😁😁😁😁
lol! My wife would love that, maybe in the future though =p
Keto noodles and Doritos, excellent choice!
Lol! I had to get my carbs in somehow. Thanks for watching Dusty
Since you love the truck, keep using it and maximize its capabilities. Get a lightweight travel trailer, something like a Little Guy Mini Max or a T@B 400. You can base camp in luxury out of the tow-behind and still do quick and simple overnight trips in the GFC to destinations you couldn't take either a van or a trailer, or a large truck camper.
Thanks for the feedback Paul! I'll check those trailers out! We've definitely looked at travel trailers since they'd be the most cost effective while keeping the truck and forgo a new truck payment lol
Keep rockin" the GFC ! too many van life
Thanks for the feedback! Much appreciated and I agree there are a lot of van lifers out there already lol
New follower .. Government Wash is free.. and one of our favorite state camp grounds VALLEY OF FIRE 🔥 campground.. Don't forget Roger's hot springs and the St.Thomas Ghost town
Yup! I've camped at Gov wash many times and have also been to VOF and camped at the Atlata campground there, great options! We've also visited Rogers and St Thomas in Lake mead as well! awesome spots to visit, thanks for watching!
Oh My Gosh! Some of your videos just make me laugh throughout. This was one. What a character. "Don't judge me"
Glad you enjoyed it! lol And yes! Another family trip is in the works :) Thanks for watching Suz!! Appreciate it
IMO, I think a lot of your viewers love the GFC/Camping vids. A full camper/van would change the direction of your content. But absolutely do what suites your lifestyle the best!
Appreciate the feedback Tim ! And I don't disagree the GFC/Camping content is how most people find the channel. Thanks for watching!
Use binder clips for your window instead of a carabiner, no sharp edges that could damage the material.
Thats a great idea! Thanks for the info Nathan! I'll definitely add to the setup bec those caribbeaners can be such a pain lol
Newer used titan with a gfc. Maybe some goosegear cabinets. If financially doable. But a bigger truck, bigger bed, more room. Get a 2wd add a rear locker for security to get you out of those sticky situations. Just an idea.
All good suggestions man! Appreciate the feedback!
We upgraded from a 2007 Tundra w/ a truck tent, to a 19' single axle camp trailer. Went a little overboard with a 2019 Ram Power Wagon, but what a difference. Indoor plumbing as you get older is a game changer.
@@davidboi239 Get it and enjoy while you're young, and make sure you have the right tow vehicle. White knuckle towing with the wrong one makes the trip stressful.
Thanks for the feedback! I love those Power Wagons! We've looked into camp trailers esp with the cost (it would be the cheapest option by far lol) but we'd have to find a light camper trailer thatll fit the bill for us or get a new truck and then camper or trailer
So I’m watching the keto noodle fiasco and cracking up thinking this is something my wife, also Filipino, would do. I show her the video and reaches into the pantry and pulls the same package out. Too funny. I’m running the Super Pacific X1 on my Tacoma and love it. I have mine organized with soft pouches on the side doors, use their mole panels to keep things off of the floor. I also have their attic across the roof of the tent for additional storage. It also comes with an exped mattress thats really easy to push the entire bed out of the way and take advantage of all of the camper space.
😂😂 that’s awesome I’m glad I’m not the only one haha you’ll have to send me a pic I’d love to check out your setup on the super pacific! R u folding up the exped when you push it away to use the camper space??
@@Kadenventures yup, I just fold over the exped with my sleeping bag and stow it out of the way. It’s very easy to use and then when I’m ready to sleep I just pull it back out and climb in bed. Keep up the good work.
I always enjoy your videos! Sounds like you're struggling lately with space. Seems like a lot of your frustrations in this video are from moving things around to create space to cook. It does seem a bit windy, but cooking outside/on the tailgate always makes my life in the gfc so much easier than trying to cook inside. I've also done a "stand up" cooking situation when conditions outside are at their worst, where I move the two small square panels to the front and then push the long panel to the back. Then you have an open space in the middle. Take the cushion off the long panel and stack it at the front on top of the others. Then you have a solid working space for your stove/food/etc. It's also a fantastic working space for those remote work days on the laptop. Cheers!
Awesome suggestion! I'll give that a shot next time. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching Jimmy!
You need chopsticks lol 😂
I know!! I failed this time around lol
As far as content goes, you do you homie! Camp life, Van life, all good. Alone is awesome.
Thanks J! Appreciate the feedback brother!
I love Alone! I believe macha is good for you. I can see why you want to upgrade! Having to move that stiff all the time would get really old! 😅
Such a good show! And yea it’s a bit bothersome but we don’t regret the upgrade the GFC has been fun to have! Maybe in another year or two we will look into alternative options :) thanks for watching Kim!
@@Kadenventures I'm 62 is why I said that. I probably should have mentioned that. 🫢😅
Teresa said it's only 40 calories because you won't eat it all. 😂. She would also like to know if you rescued the dropped Doritos. Plus how many others got edited out of the video which also had received the same treatment. 😢
I'm glad to see you didn't have to add any MSG to the oatmeal. After the epic dinner failures. I believe we'll stick to our Ramen noodle to avoid any loss in sodium from our diets....LOL.
We've gone from a large truck slide in (Lance on our F350 dually) while also using our Coleman popup. Then started an Expedition Overland Flatbed Camper Build on our F350. Then gas prices went crazy. Now to the GFC on our 2019 Ford Ranger FX4.
Definaly planning to build a offroad small pull behind (something like the Mission Overland or OverKill with the slideout). I do love the Nucamp products based on quality, modern materials and use of space. We love our Pop-up camper just takes time to set it up. Each has the right application for each trip. For now we will keep understanding how to make the most out of something so small. Definaly no build outs. As you know, that just adds weight and limits each trip to fixed systems.
Pick what works for the two of you we will come along for the journey. 😊
Mark (& Teresa)
Hampstead Maryland
Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919
Yes I did rescue those Doritos after their fall lol! And good to know! We definitely want something a bit easier to camp in especially for longer trips and some light overlanding capability for those easy to access dispersed camp spots. Possibly an upgraded truck with a camper? So many options its tough to decide. We pulled a UHaul trailer from Alaska to Vegas when we moved down here and we really didnt enjoy pulling a trailer around but we want to try travel trailer life again under different circumstances (possibly through Outdoorsy) to see how we like it. Thanks for watching guys! Appreciate it
@@Kadenventures If you twist my arm hard enough I'd vote for a Scout slide in camper. 🙂
@@OutOfOfficeCamping we’ve seen the scout in person! Its a pretty cool camper reminds me of the Kimbo campers
Great video 👍. Maybe I'll run into you on a trail one day.
Appreciate it, thanks for watching Craig!
Alone was definitely a great show to watch, I really loved that season!
This was the first season I've seen and its awesome! Love it. Thanks for watching Ryan!
Try some earplugs for sleeping in the wind, I sleep with my GF and don't always have the option to sleep downstairs. That's been the best fix for me.
If I'm not by myself I definitely don't have that option lol I actually do carry ear plugs in the truck bed for when we sleep in big campgrounds and/or have noisy neighbors, i'll keep that in mind for next time! Thanks for watching Jay!
Happy Easter Brother 🐣 I have the same truck accept its a Pro4x one of the best trucks I've ever owned as a hunter fisherman, couple years ago a got an A frame camper easily towed by our truck and has all the creature comforts of home with heater a/c casset toilet, outdoor shower grill microwave, stove fridge camped in it for 2 weeks just like a house.
Man i've heard so many people with high milage Frontiers and they are still running like new! So awesome to hear lol
Thanks Dane! Happy Easter to you as well! I've seen those A frame campers kinda reminds me of a pop up trailer but with hard sides lol the lighter weight camper trailer / tow behind is definitely an option (and it would be way cheaper than buying a new truck with these prices lol)
@@Kadenventures pops up in 30 seconds and they are solid, collapsible design helps on gas mileage as well.
@@daneboro6847 awesome good to know!
Agreed, I have the 270 with sidewalls and it makes the camp like an extended house. Incredible
I'm just waiting for those awning walls to go on sale lol
Conversion van life, preferably a high top conversion would be cool
Appreciate for the feedback! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽
Definitely 2WD Van Life on how I see you camping and visiting places. Indoor controlled climate advantages as well.
Thanks for the feedback ! And agreed esp in terms of cost the 2WD van is going to be way more affordable than a awd or 4x4 lol
Appreciate the Lake Mead vid. I'll have to give that one a try? Were there lots of people there? And don't feel bad about those noodles. I bought some of that a couple of years ago and it was freaking awful. 🤣🤣
There were a few folks around, the campground was probably ~80% full but the spaces werent too close to each other so it wasnt bad. And glad that it wasnt just me! lol Thanks for watching Jay!
Ever think of organizing a camp out/meet up with viewers? It sure would be fun to get out with some fellow campers in the west/south west! Great video as always
Yea I have! If you have FB check out the Vegas Overlanding page, i'm one of the admins there and we organize group trips from time to time. My travel schedule has been crazy these days but i'm hoping to get something together for Summer possibly head up to Utah or in the mountains in AZ around Williams to get out of the heat
4x4 #vanlife 👍 Another windy night camping too 😆
Tis the season for wind! lol Thanks for the feedback Brian!
As always good to see your new vlog
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! Much Appreciated
Brotha you need a camper van 100%
So tempting.... but these prices keep me sober LOL! maybe one day if a killer deal appears!
Enjoy your content. I'm also in Vegas. After contemplating between getting a truck, buying a van, building out my GX460, or trailer. Decided on offroad capable square drop trailer. Just got it so no camping experience with it yet. But looking forward to it. I'd say keep your truck and improve it. Then perhaps offroad trailer? Also on google review some people say it can get noisy. What is your experience with this site?
With truck prices these days, I’m pretty sure I’ll be keeping my truck around for a while lol! With the Gfc overhang above the cab yes there is some wind noise but nothing crazy (unless it’s crazy windy) lol thanks for watching!
Good video. Was looking at GFC but i think its better for a Full size truck. I have a Ranger (5 ft. bed) and feel there is not going to be enough room. Even did a rear seat delete to help . Have ARB awning that i can have on side or rear. Now looking at OZ RV3 or RV4 Tent can connect to awning or get ARB Room under awning. Van would be nice but i know i would spend to much. Good luck with your decision.
Agreed, its definitely tight on a 5 ft bed esp with multiple people, luckily im not a big dude. Thats a good option for the awning room, i've been looking at side walls for my 270 awning so we can extend the living area and get out of the elements when its crappy out. Thanks for watching Kenn! Good luck on the build out for your Ranger!
@@Kadenventures Have a 270 on my trailer with 3 wall panels. Love the panels. When i look at other camp options its really hard to give up the 270 with panels !
When you go to Japan, let me know. I will be your guide. Right now, we have a lot of tourists from overseas. And the exchange is very favor for USD.
I am originally from Tokyo. LOL
Thats awesome! I'm hoping to get a trip scheduled for 2025!
Truck camping with friends. Question how do you get your tailgate to open so slow without slamming down?
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ROCK a new Truck and also buy yourself a Nintendo Switch. Add variety to your solo game time.
I actually do own a Nintendo Switch I'll have to bring it out with me more often lol Thanks for the feedback Josh! A new truck is at the top of my list but man prices these days are wild. Thanks for watching!
Dude, good video. I like the way you show life in a 5 foot by 5 foot space. Also, if you like the GFC and your truck, just build out your interior to meet your needs….make a camper out of it.
Thanks Glad you enjoy it! And thats a good option to build out the interior, something to think about! Thanks for watching!
@@Kadenventures Well, van camping is always cool, but I pass that on because I have an Alu-Cab Canopy Camper on my Gladiator and I've done nothing to the inside so I can "get a feel" for it. Right now I'm practicing where my fridge would go, my power system, etc. and researching the lightest wood or aluminum extrusion, so I can build it out just the way I want. I'm actually watching how you are "living" in your rig and using your experiences to drive my design. So, thanks for that. But, that is why I recommended it. Cheaper option if you already own the truck and camper and gives you almost the same experience.
@@BoonieRat_ that’s awesome! The Alu cab was on my list prior to buying the GFC but sadly they don’t fit on frontiers lol
Just sell the GFC and get a Lone Peak Camper. I'll hook you up with a discount code 😉
i'll into into that! Never heard of them. Will it work with a 5ft Nissan Frontier?? lol
I'm a fan of those veggie based noodles but I always buy the plain ones as a substitute for rice/noodles. I typically don't cook them very much to keep them firm and it fills you up and gives you the satisfaction of noodles without the calories. The sauce in that pack might have just been wack 😂. Give em another shot on another quick meal sometime. Make your own stir fry with protein and veggies and top the plain noodles. Season to taste. Almost like a japchae from Korean BBQ 🔥. Also a nice low calorie/carb substitute for spaghetti pasta. Obviously not as appetizing as the real thing though. Pretty much the same thing as subbing rice with cauliflower rice 😂
Keep the vids up man!
Good point ! It really could have been the sauce lol I'll try making something else for them. I love Japchae so i'll definitely give them another shot! Thanks for watching!
Love your videos!!!. How long in days/weeks/months do you think you could spend in one of those campers. Miracle noodle cheaper than knorr sidekicks, may try it. Hoping my 6.5 truck +pack out camper will keep me from going the way of purchasing a van.
Thanks Michael! Glad you enjoy the videos. I think I could probably spend a few days in the camper but usually thats no the way we camp, we rarely sit still were more of a camp overnight, then continue on our journey unless we are base camping in an area to explore. It all depends but with our current setup (if we have everything, privacy tent, etc) i've seen folks live out of a setup like this lol it may not be as easy or as comfortable as a van though =p What kind of van have you considered??
@@Kadenventures Not sure yet, maybe a ford transit read some stories about transmission issues. Today, found a canadian company who builds truck bed camper that i will be researching more on. Cheaper if i buy canadian plus there in alberta which has lower sales tax & no import fees.
@@CanadianCampPurr Thats awesome! I've never heard of truck bed camper builders good to know those exist lol
I love the gfc content, but would be interested if you got a full size and a truck camper, or stick with the frontier! Not interested in #vanlife
Appreciate the feedback! Thanks for watching Jonathan!
You need to pick up instant noodles from an asian grocer. Much more authentic and tastier.
I've been on a Shin ramen kick! lol but I love trying others when we hit the asian grocier stores! Thanks for watching Holly!
Ever thought of being a brand ambassador for gfc
Yea! I'd love to if they wanted me, thanks for watching Clinton!
Go van life!
Appreciate the feedback Jeff! Thanks for watching 🤘
Don’t replace Samuel!!!
lol dont worry i'm keeping him around!
Are you Filipino?I am not sure if you said that already. Beacause I am.
Yes I am! 🇵🇭
Get an AT HABITAT. MORE ROOM THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE
Good option for sure! Thanks for the feedback David!