That cabover leak is VERY common in all truck campers. Don’t feel bad for “missing” it when you were looking at it with the seller. It’s very doable to fix that. As for the lifting mechanism, look into linear actuators. They are electric powered lifts that will help you lift it on your own. I’ve seen some for $50 online. ☺️ you got this girl!
There are canvas sealers and cleaners for about 50 bucks that will help, but you do have to reapply every so often to maintain. It will be interesting to watch you do this process and see the final product. Good luck, keep motivation positive.
The leaks are common on ALL campers, 5th wheels, some RVs, and truck campers, etc I’m sure the tear drops are probably the same but those things are over priced 🧐 You will need to seal around the air ducts, fans, windows, wiring holes, etc and then some kind of coating, probably a rubber type coating
Hey Vic, not sure what kind of crank is on the pop top but maybe you could a socket attachment and use an impact driver to run it up and down. Some wd40 may loosen the mechanism. The same idea with the impact driver could be used in the jack up poles. Hole it goes well. Big ❤ from the Aussies….
I was a mechanic my whole life. You do not need fancy tie downs for that camper. I made mine from chain and turn buckles from home depot. Less than $100. Have been fine for years. Same exact camper.
Try and remember that your camper is light duty and weighs nothing compared to the truck haul weight so there is no need for the best or a heavy duty tie downs. Find a set that is rated for the campers weight and they will outlast the camper and your next one to.
I purchased an RV recently, a 2016 which isn’t that old, looked great on the lot…but got it home and all the major systems were a mess. I had huge buyers remorse. However, I fixed everything myself, turned it into an offgrid unit, installed EG4 inverter with 600 amp hour batteries, 1000 watts of solar panels, a larger fresh water tank, deleted the black water toilet and went with an incinerator toilet, did all the work myself to save money. Long story short…I live full time in my RV now, no mortgage, no electric bill. Smaller simpler life. You got this ma’am.
I just bought a 85 Toyota dually camper 2000$. With 53 thosand miles. It's all original. Who ever owned it took care of it. But the inside of the camper is so dated. But I knew that before I bought it. I will be redoing the inside. I wish you the best of luck. dont beat yourself up too bad.. Maybe I'll see you on the road. It's going to be my new life. I rented out my house . So moving out of a 3 bedroom house to a camper will be interesting. I ❤ your tats. Don't cry. You got this. If you need any advice or help, let me know. I built my house so I'm mechanically inclined. I think your awesome for putting yourself out there. Stay strong.
Take that axle to any local machine shop. They can probably have the old bearing race removed in 20 minutes and shouldn't cost you more than $50 or so. It's common for that to happen when removing old bearings. Congrats on the new setup, you will have a much nicer living/cooking/sleeping area once you get everything setup and im sure it will make it much more enjoyable to plan longer trips.
Finally, SOMEONE that knows something about truck axles. I left the same comment earlier. Although, I couldn't disagree more on the camper. BAD choice, sell it before you find all the problems. Truck campers are MUCH more difficult to work on than towables, cost more, and are more prone to leaking - ESPECIALLY a hybrid pop-top!
@@electrake2063 Im a mechanic for a living and removing bearing races as you know is an easy task for someone thats used to these things. Lots of different methods and none of them are really very complicated. Ill admit I know absolutely nothing about campers other than i figured once shes done it will be a much nicer living quarters than the jeep. Watching her latest upload has definitely proven that she has a huge project on her hands. I either camp in my truck topper or inside the back of my jeep and it works great for me since I only go a few times a year lol
No, the axle is ruined… She is the very first person to have a bearing fail and stick to the axle shaft. It’s never ever happened before she is the very first entrance been five or $600 replacing the whole shaft as opposed to just getting what’s remaining of the bearing cut off SMH 🤦♂️
You can always look for the right socket and use a battery powered drill instead of hand cranking, yes, you'll need to handcrank the last bit but it'll save you a decent amount of time and effort.
Love the camper dude!! So when we break bearings, we cut the race off with a small handheld grinder. Then you’ll be able to press the bearing back on. 👍🏻 hope this helps !! Yes auto shop guy here. Love the set up so cool.!!
@@TorieRobotyou heat the bearing with a torch to get it off and you don't even have to press the new bearing back on you put it in a deep fryer with breakfluid in it crank that dude up and when it's as hot as you can get it you just slide the bearing back on the axle.
Don't lose that crank. Lost the one from ours and couldn't get a replacement for it. Gave ours away to a homeless couple we know. They were in a tent before we gave it to them. They were both tall enough to push the top up. You will be fine. Yes, you can do it. We're now in a 37' travel trailer and are learning every day. It's not perfect, but it's doable. This is our first winter in an RV, so it's very interesting learning all we need to know and do.
So happy for you! My husband and I, just got a SUV that we are going to live in part time until we can get something bigger! He is Autism level 1 and I’m level 2. Nomad life is freedom and that is amazing by itself! Hope to meet you someday.
A lot of people forget not everyone has the financials to buy something new and even new things have problems. I’ve had a lot of stress fixing older things or unexpected stuff comes up and it can be very expensive .. but even still fixing the old stuff is still less stressful than financing stuff we can’t afford and THEN having the new financed stuff have a problem: you’ll get through this!
True enough, but STILL not acceptable to not be discriminating while looking - I COULD SEE he probelms with this camper from my house - this is a mistake, sell it, and buy a GOOD towable. Look at AT LEAST TEN BEFORE buying, so you learn what is good and what is bad - and go through a checklist BEFORE BUYING!. Being cash short is no excuse for buying crap.
Older stuff can be a lot less to repair. Mechanics already know what goes wrong with them , I've seen new vehicles sit in dealership for weeks while they try diagnosing
Tundras are one of the best trucks out there. It’s definitely worth fixing. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Don’t ever let negativity get you down. Some things in life go great, other things not so much. Happens to all of us, just part of life’s journey. Enjoying your channel.
I ran into water damage when I bought a pop-up camper, so i feel your pain. Run a dehumidifier in it to absorb any moisture. I would re seal all the channels at the edges and skylights, if any. Keep your head up, and it will all get sorted out. Good luck, and keep being positive.
I have been doing renovation and restoration work for many years. The key to not getting overwhelmed and going crazy is to make a list of all the things that need to be addressed and look at each one as a separate project. Tackle each item one at a time instead of looking at everything all together. That's when it becomes overwhelming. You should be able to lubricate all the components of the roof raising system to make it work easier. Also, you can replace/modify the camper jack cranks to be able to use a cordless drill and socket to waaay easier crank the jacks. And by the way, I use RMR86 to get rid of mold and mildew stains. Comes in a spray bottle that you spray on the area in question and wipe away with a rag. As you are dealing with each so called unwanted problem, just know that when you finally hit the road you will be a little more intimately familiar with your rig than if you didn't have to work on it at all. I wish you good fortune and good health.
Man those scrapes suck. Obviously not there with the truck but the inner bearing race that the ball bearings came out of can usually be (carefully) cut off the axle so you don't have to replace the axle. Maybe check into the electric motors for the top of your lifting posts. That hard to crank top could just be lubrication of the pulleys and/or cable slides. Armchair diagnosing here, but just my experience.
I just recently sold a larger sunlite camper, there really well built compared to the other manufacturers. If you didn’t know you can add a set of larger wires around 6ga with a breaker going from your truck battery to the camper battery with an Anderson connector in the middle and your truck will charge the camper battery much faster than it would with the factory connector.
I think you got yourself a sweet setup for traveling. Once you make it all your own its def a more overlandy setup than pulling a travel trailer or fullsize hardtop camper. Cant wait for your next adventures out west!❤❤❤
For anyone else that might be interested in buying a used RV, try everything first! Like Victoria says, these things are built very cheaply. Crank it up and down, run the stove, test the refrigerator, etc. If the seller won't allow that, move on. If it smells, if the roof is soft and spongy, or you see water stains, pass, lol. This doesn't guarantee that you won't run into surprises, but it does limit them.
Like you said, "I can always resell it." So, you have very little risk. When you said the camper has water damage, I was expecting to see so much worse than a little mildewed canvas. I've seen campers with water damage where the entire back wall has fallen off on the road, or a front corner is collapsing. Your new camper looks to be in good shape. I'm looking forward to watching you make more videos of fixing it up and using it on the road. Every Sunday it's a treat time when I get to watch a new Victoria Rose video. Stay extra courageous.
I have a small Shasta camper. When you have a small area its more difficult to control humidity. The best item I got was a small electric dehumidifier. It makes a huge in the camper. I highly recommend getting one.
"There is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time” is an expression that means any task, no matter how difficult, can be accomplished by breaking it down into smaller pieces. You got this Kiddo
Was going to write something in main thread but this comment says it all and I use it all the time too. one more to add is, "The body is willing but the mind is weak". don't let it get you down, just learn from it and you will become wiser and stronger. Love your content and spirit, keep on keeping on.. lots o hugs!!
Hi Vicky...I had a slide in years ago and it was great, I used a cheap tarp to cover the roof when in storage. Another thing you must do before removing the jacks is number them 1 to 4 ostarting at the driver side front aso you don't get confused or mix them up next time installing them. Nice truck as well . They make a roof coating called snow coat that lays down and flattens out to fill all the leaks and is very durable, love your vidios and keep smiling dear
The camper is awesome 👌. All of the water damage is to be expected. I would never call you stupid. I know I was hard on you about the truck, but I was trying to be as kind as I could. So your words of encouragement from me, will be the same as last week. I hope you take my words as my impression of you. You're kind, beautiful, smart, and a pleasure to see every week. I look forward every week to see you. I never like seeing you struggle. I hate seeing you have the anxiety that comes with taking risks. As they say in business, the greater the risk, the better chance of higher rewards. You can do this.
Geez girl. If anybody's got this, it's you! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm getting ready to remodel my old camper (not super excited about it), but I am so sure that you will inspire me❤ it's going to be fun!!!
Heres an idea with the dirty pop top canvas: clean/treat for mold, re-waterproof it if necessary and then line (ie sew or other methods) the inside with fabric of your choice so your not looking at the old canvas when inside. You can also paint that old canvas as another idea :)
I have so much admiration and respect for you Miss Rose. Your inner strength and perseverance are something to behold. No matter how difficult the task at hand may be, whether its travelling across America alone or getting something repaired that's a royal pain in the ass, you fucking do it! 🖤🖤
Idk about campers and fixing/flipping stuff but besides the issues that the camper came with, it looks really good! Once you’re done with it, it’s going to be perfect for you on the road! All used vehicles come with issues especially if they’ve sat for a while. Used things are always fixer uppers. But I think you did good, only you know what you need for the road and that’s all that matters. It’s a big upgrade from Yuki for sure! I’m excited to see what you do and where you go next! 😊
That thing is pimpin! You can fix all those little issues, no problem. As you live in it, it will get better. It's always a process. I've been living in a similar way for 6 years, and every time I get something new, there are always things I need to customize. You'll fix all the things and make it yours with your own style. That's all good. You have a 4x4 house! and when it's up to your expectations, you can go anywhere you want whilst enjoying your freedom. You're making big moves, and that's really admirable. When you're ready, southern Utah is calling your name!
@@Paul-rg4is those are not little issues as you will see . I wish she had been able to have someone with knowledge of repairing things look at it before she bought . I saw things in the first video that made me think ……oh man , there is more work than she knows right there
I don’t know if you got that pop-up fixed, but you can always put a thing with buttons so you can automatically lift it by itself with electricity. It be by the door, put the switch by the door and when you go in, you push it and all four sides lift up and lock for you on the pop-up. The rest is easy just gotta keep cleaning it until you get all mailed and seal it up on top and all that hopefully you bought a tarp to cover it so you don’t get no more damage to take you clean and fix it. Anything use you buy you’re gonna have to fix them you’re right about that. I’ll listen to the haters you got it.
So happy for you!! Been watching since day 1 literally. Ngl Yuki had me nervous but I love the new truck and I’m sure the camper will turn out great!! Good luck Torierobot! 🫶🏻😉
15:11 So in order to have that replaced properly, you got to take it to an RV specialist and it cost a lot of money to fix that kind of stuff you're best off then repair it to the best of your ability. Try and get a year or two out of it and then sell it or keep it whatever. But it'll cost a lot to repair that kind of canvas. It's something you can go take a look at. You'd have to go to an RV shop. I don't know what they're like in the state. You'd have to go check it out
@@lauramoor7730 umm . Just gotta go make phone calls, get quotes , Three of them from three different companies.. that way u can move on from there... Or whatever.
My first truck camper I bought to go on vacation the day before.I climbed up on the bed and it colapsed on the truck cab from water damage...I rebuilt it on my vacation ...Camper was really cool after that,fixing it makes it yours with pride.You will get through it,have fun
It's easy enough to remove the race part that is stuck on your axle, last one I did I ran a weld on it with an arc welder then wedged it off with a cold chisel. Some can be cut off with a small angle grinder, using a worn down cutting disc to get into the tight corner. I completely remodelled an old fold up camper, didn't know much about it when I started, but after a few weeks labour I knew a lot more, your one looks better than mine did when I started it. The mold does not necessarily mean it's leaking in that spot, campers get a lot of condensation, the damp from that causes mould.
I've been on the road doing what you are doing for this summer....moving around the country between Denver and Atlanta, so let me start by saying, "Thank you for being my inspiration and giving me the courage to 'just get out there and do it' with your videos and story!" Now that I've said it, I want to say, keep on doing what you are doing because no matter what anybody says differently, you are having a positive impact on at least ONE person (almost certainly way way more than just me) out here. You just keep doing you and I will keep watching (when I'm at home) to see what you're up to in your life, and to get more inspiration. I really love the blonde look on you, it really brings out your eyes so much better and they are absolutely beautiful, which makes me so envious. Ahh, to be young again. I also want to give you some positive encouragement. I've been watching you for a couple of years now, and wasn't here in the early days, however I have seen all the videos on your youtube and enjoy them. On that note, there was always an air of polish in your personality. I don't know if it's the blonde or if it is just maturing and growing, bt your personality in the popup camper videos just feels so real. I don't mean that to sound backhanded, as I mean it in the best possible way. Thank you for opening up your world to the rest of us, and again, thank you for all the inspiration. Stay safe out there, Victoria, and I will just keep viewing and liking your amazing videos!
I think for the camper top a boat or RV upholstery place would be best .. they can remove panel by panel of the fabric and use that as a template and cut and sew a new section in .. for any water damage .. seal any gaps with that goog you have and I’d look into a thin rubber roof over the entirety of the roof glued down riveted or screwed around the perimeter .. and this may also give you good space in the future for some solar panels .. as for the tundra I feel you’re right on track with that .. these ideas are obviously for budget minded repairs that will give you some longevity.. I wish you the best as I’ll keep following along on your amazing adventures!!
I would suggest .... Think 🤔 about what would work best for You (make living and adventuring easier) Try to make it more Your style (And easy to keep clean) We believe in You ! You can do this ! Keep being Your usual inspirational Awesome Self. And remember.... At the end of the day, The person who needs to be happy.... IS YOU !!! Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏
Looking good. I can tell you don't listen to people online about vehicle repairs and purchases. As a mechanic for 23 years I see comments about vehicles and just laugh. 98% of people that comment online about repairs or purchases have no real clue what they are talking about. You are fine and those repairs are something that is going to come with the field of wanting a reliable vehicle for extended traveling. One day at a time and keep vigilant.
Hello this might be a bit odd but seeing as u are a mechanic I was wondering if u could help me figure out what's wrong with my car. Is there a way I can message or contact u
Hey. I have a very similar lift mechanism in my truck camper and it works great. I am sure you will be able to get yours working properly and you can crank it with ease. You will love truck camping in a pop up! Enjoy fixing it up.
Tundras are a working truck. I'm very happy with mine. I didn't notice whether it was the front or rear axle, if.it's your rear axle you may want to upgrade your shocks/leaf springs. It's only 1klbs but that's a constant weight. Can't wait to see the finished product! Chin up!
Back in the day, I had to open up a slide in camper and replace rotten wood. Tube of liquid nail helped to attach the new wook to the old. You will learn a lot.
Good for you. You are upgrading. I agree with someone below who mentioned eating an elephant one bite at a time. Just make your priorities safety and cleaning and you'll feel better. Evolve it over time, slowly. All the best.
You need to get a battery powered drill or impact for the legs and the raising and lowering of the camper top. the Tundra is an excellent truck. I still have mine from 2001, my son drives it every day and he loves it. Learn to love the camper and fix it and you'll be happy you have it. Camping is camping and you will always be problem solving. Effort and determination will overcome anxiety.... don't let it get the best of you. Looking from here you're not in that bad of shape and are on your way to having a nice little rig.
Truck campers make pretty cool little cribs. I travel in a 20 year old semi, so I got another tool box. But it's all good even when it's frustrating. Helps me learn new stuff and leads me to new places. Happy Trails ✌️
I bought an old sun chaser camper. And remodeled it inside and out, it's very doable. Just takes time and a little bit of patience. And if you're frugal, you can find the things you need for little money on craiglist. In the meantime, use a heavy duty tarp, to cover your moldy leaky canvas tarp, you can strap it down with bungee cords or power cord. Every step of productivity creates a sense of satisfaction. Baby step goals accomplished create a wonderful feeling of satisfaction and comfort in your new home... 😇👍 Blessings: James... 🕊
Hi Victoria, a couple of things I'd like to share with you as a mechanic and builder of high end yachts. When replacing bearings or suspension parts it's best to replace them both at the same time. I know it's more expensive but they were installed at the same time and wear out at about the same time. It'll save you money in the long run. Also, in yachts mildew and mold are a constant issue. Try to find an ozone generator that you can borrow to eliminate the mold. They are small electronic boxes which create ozone ( the stuff you smell after a thunderstorm) and kill mold, mildew and bacteria. If you can see the mold vinegar wiped own with a rag is the most effective at killing and removing it. Try it and see. I've dealt with massive mold issues and wanted to share what works best with you. Don't get discouraged kiddo, keep your chin up. Cheers! Mark from Maine
I have a 2022 Roadtrek Zion SRT and I've been full time for 18 months. The van is very comfortable and I like it. I just think if I had to do it again? I'd buy a 4x4 truck and a pop-up camper. I'd have a lot more off-road capabilities and that's what I'm really missing. Prior to purchasing my van, I always had a Jeep, and miss being off the beaten path. You got a cool set up and I'm sure you'll love it. Safe travels and you have a new subscriber.
You have 100% a better setup than what I'm looking at, but mine that I'm looking at is not a pop-up it's an 8-ft bed very hard to find for a 7 ft bed camper so it still works, add to replace all of the wood and insulation in the overhead bed because of water damage, you have a beautiful camper that's only going to need very little work and you have an awesome truck to carry it around you got this stay positive and stay focused and happy journeys and good vibes your way
Hey, don't stress over it. You got what you a fair deal on it and it is what it is. Is it going to cost you some money to fix it? Sure, and by the looks of it, it's going to take a lot of work. But when all said and done, you're going to love it, you'll be proud of it, because of the work you put into it, you'll be able to make it the way you want it, and it will be all yours. Plus, there are many ways you can insulate the canvas for when you get into the colder places. Don't stress over the stuff that you can't control, just roll with it, figure it out and make the best of it.
I repaired wood rot and lift issues with my truck camper a few years ago. Its all do able. So one step at a time. I have had it to HULA, the beach, bike rallies, music festivals up and down the east coast. I just leave it on the truck all the time. I did a youtube video on some of the repairs. Good luck with your project. Do your research before you start with each repair task. You will enjoy the camper and truck in the long run. Enjoyed your video.
Stick with it...I'm looking to get a camper and am scared as hell about not making the right purchase!!!...I'm sure you have a vision in your mind of how it's going to look...make it happen girl!!..you will be so pleased with yourself when your done and cozy comfortable 😊keep moving forward!!!❤...look forward to seeing the end product 😬😎👍...Paul..UK..🤗
You certainly have the right attitude and I think when you get it the way you want it you'll have a great time in it. I had a used one just a little bigger with a bathroom and shower and we loved it and went a lot of places with it. Thank you for sharing it with us and I'll be looking forward to more videos.
I'm from the UK. I think your so brave stepping into the unknown. Your tough and determined so in my eyes you're a hero in the making. Can't wait to go on this journey with you. Your a regular GI Jane but with funkier hair. ❤❤
You weren't dumb whatsoever. Pretty darn smart actually. I love my truck camper and it and my truck was a 2006 my camper Is a 2014. Both had its about as much problems as you have. But I fixed them all within one summer. And have been enjoying it ever since. The money I save on rent is beautiful. You might wanna get like a Dewalt drill. Detachments you can use it to crank your canopy up and down. Been to cranky corner jacks up and down as well. Really easy! So that I can also use my other equipment with it like my little blower for blowing around the camper when I park. Vacuum for vacuum inside the camper My dog's shed a lot of hair. Well thanks for posting I'm going to subscribe, and I look forward to enjoying your content good luck out there stay safe!
Hi from Australia. I've been thinking of doing something like this for ages. Love watching these vids. I'm happy i found this chanel today. Good luck...i'll be watching and cheering on.
Every journey has a learning curve and some bumps in the road, but you doing amazing. Be proud of your truck and camper, you’re doing this all by yourself and it’s more than enough. There will always be people who judge, be jealous and have nothing good to say, but that’s where you show them you can make it and have adventure. You might have some set backs and tears are fading, but it’s okay you’ll get stronger and learn more. “You Got This”.
You rock, my dear you’re living your dream. You’re living your best life and they’re sitting on the couch watching you do it. You’re awesome and keep moving forward. Congratulations on your new home. I’m looking forward to your adventure.
Take your time and restore it. It will be a learning experience. At some point in the near future, sell it and get a travel trailer. It will be larger, more comfortable and a lot safer on the road. It will be a lot easier to decouple a travel trailer than to place your truck camper. The problem with truck campers is that you usually need a heavy duty truck. Travel trailer will allow any v8 and some v6's to tow. With a travel trailer, you won't be so restricted on weight as your truck will easily pull 5000lbs and there are many travel trailers in that range that will fall within that same $3300 price range.
One task at a time and you’ll have it road worthy in no time. When my daughter was growing up she and I would spend so much time together building and fixing things. She’s now 26 and lives about 3 hours away and has her own life but I’d give just about anything to be able to spend this quality time together like you and your pops. New sub here and I look forward to your journeys.
People are modifying their crank handles for the roof lift and for the four jacks on the campers. They use an electric impact driver and it's faster as well as less physical stress on your body. Might be something to look into. Also maybe put new grease in the mechanisms to make it easier as well.
you dont need a new axle. take a grinder, cut some relief cuts on the sides, get a torch with some map gas and heat it red hot with the axle in a vice with the hub in the air. heat...and heat some more and the race should slide down on its own. OR you can just cut off the race very carefully. if you nick the axle shaft, no big deal. theres many cars on the road with nicked shafts from getting the race off. the wheel bearing exploding is a common thing. hope this helps.
Measure the inside of your beds width, subtract the width of the bottom of the camper, devide by two an build 4 boxes that size. Put one in each corner before sliding it it to hold it centered. Make a longer crank handle. Twice as long = half as hard to crank. There are lots of cheap options for tying it down, but with those boxes avn it strapped forward, it will not go anywhere. I spent more than a year running 911 calls with one in the bed of my truck. They move a little a rock the truck a lot, but it never went anywhere.
I drove a large one of those when I was 17 “retired now” from MO to IN and it had to be the scariest thing I think I have ever did…. Road a bus back. 😂 I personally think those campers maybe the worst idea for a camper I’ve have ever seen. Go for your dreams. Bless You and your adventures. 🙏
I like your attitude… Very similar to the time I bought a 78 Chinook Datsun camper… you gotta go into it with a good attitude. It’s old and there will be problems. I’m glad you have your dad to help you with this …one day at a time. I have watched some of your videos and I noted that you’re exceptionally strong… So keep your goals in mind and know that they will happen.
I have a camper on my truck that weighs 3600 pounds and a 8000 pund horse trailer, and I can tell you the first trip of every year fot 20 years it is a little scary. The first 1/2 hour of every trip feels weird. But i have seen these things go down a steep gravel road when the tiedowns were forgotten they dont fall out. I move mine from shop to backdoor every trip with no tie downs.. You will do just fine! There should be rubber bumpers up front to keep in centered
Hey and good for you on your new adventure vehicle exclamation for some reason I haven’t caught your channel since you went to Europe, but good to see you back and moving forward🎉, also and getting an impact driver for cranking would be very handy👍
I went to look at a Class C rv. The awning use to be manual. The owners put in a push button electrical rollout. You should be able to replace the old crank system or find someone willing to help devise a solution! YOU GO GIRL!! Take the challenge give it all ya got! I'm subbing just to watch you kick some booty!! 👍
Girl, great job on the Toyota truck. Theyre solid. Ive had that same exact camper but it was marketed by Apache. Get a cordless drill and adapter bit for that pop-up and the legs outside. Be careful the canvas is properly tucked inside when it goes down. Be aware of those jack legs on curbs and if off roading. Also people in parking lots tand to run into them. A lady ran into the back of my truck and destroyed my setup. Anyway, hang on there and youll get it done. Wish you were close by, Id fix those oil leaks on that Toyota.
First time viewer, new subscriber. Really interesting video and look forward to going back through your videos to get to know you better and what your channel is all about. I don't think I could do what you are doing, but I guess the reason why your video came up as a suggested video since I watch a lot of do-it-yourself, living out of a camper/truck/tiny house type videos. Anyway, I hope all is well and wish you well on your adventure. I look forward to experiencing it with you through your channel!
Will pray for you. I have hope BE positive. YOU CAN DO IT. MY daughter bought an old bed from a truck and is trying to convert it into a small camper so she can pull it to go camping anywhere she wants .She has a lot of work to get there but she is will to try. SO stick your vision 😊😊
I think what you are doing is very brave and you bought a good truck and a great camper that is 20 yrs old and will have issues but it all is part of the journey you will look back one day and love what you did and how much you accomplished. Keep the videos coming love to see the daily progress.
For the lifting mechanism, before you do anything else with it see if you can clean and lubricate the channel. Hard to say what might be best for it from what I can see in the video but it's very likely with some cleaning and lubing it'll be a lot easier. You got this!
Also, as far as the canvas goes, you can get any damaged areas replaced by a local Apolstry shop. There are boat and vehicle Apolstry shops that can fix just the bad parts. I didn’t see the truck but that light being on for a wheel bearing is very common. That’s not an electrical problem it’s a common problem. Keep your head up. You’re killing it and doing awesome. Your obviously not dumb at all
Take the Handel's off of the crank for raising and lowering the roof an use a socket and a cordless drill , same with the landing gear, hopefully this helps you. Good luck. 🙏😎
I've had the samw setup, and Ok also had shifting issues. Its a little tricky on the Tundra because it has taller than normal bed sides. I made a steel platform that raised it up and centered it. (Coud do wood). Then had the torque lift mounts, and its didn't budge after that, even on off road trails. I see you have the torque lift "Fast guns" I had those, but went back to the original. They hold it better. Use that money to purchase Airbags and a beefy sway bar. Made a HUGE difference on handling. I currently moved to Powewagon and a Northstar pop-up. I absolutely love it and you will too!
It is always the hidden defects that cost money afterwards. And often you only see it when you want to do something with your car or camper. I am impressed by you every time. Of course there are setbacks and there are moments when you ask yourself what am I doing it all for. But in the end it is still the result of traveling to places to discover and live. You are doing great. You prove that you are just like everyone else a human being, who knows ups and downs. In the end there is always the solution and the good feeling. I believe in you, have been following you in the background for so long. And do not react quickly. But I understand so well the situations you get into. I see again and again that you find yourself again and can even love yourself. You can be proud of what you have done and will do. Someone who does not love himself cannot love others, I always see you as the woman who spreads love. Thank you from a father and grandfather.
You got this girl! ❤ There is a drill attachment for the manual truck camper jacks that will help out a LOT! Maybe you could get hydraulic lift for the bed? It looks like it is $80 dollars new?
just a suggestion. wait until after you check out the item before offering the seller a lower amount than what they were originally asking. that way you don't feel guilty about backing out of the sale in case you decide it's not what you were looking for. you can still ask them "are you open to offers" beforehand, but let them know you want to check it out BEFORE you make your offer. this also makes it so you can offer an even lower amount than you were originally intending to if you find more problems that weren't listed in the sellers ad.
Your passion is inspiring because not many people would take on a project like that.. but your will and determination Wow! i can't stop watching keep doing what you love.
Nice camper, just needs tlc work with what ya have. Silicone wet spray lubricant on inside top mechanisms will help, not grease too messy and hard to pin point. Vinyl has stiffened why it's more difficult when raising and especially lowering. When temps drop will be more difficult even, plastic windows can crack at low temps don't raise/lower below 45 or so. Paint those cabinets white or something, sand and prep, wipe with acetone or paint thinner before painting, that vinyl has wax in it... ask me how i know. Good luck, get to work!
I think you made really great choices. This work you are doing right now on fixing this up is creating a stable, happy future. For the price I think you did really well.
Looks like both are great upgrades & once you get it all fixed you will smile. As for raising the top once you’ve clean it up you can re-grease the tracks & get urself a good cordless drill to assist in raising & it will be good for many things you’ll need down the road like for the legs & don’t forget to number them cause they all go in differently from factory. Remember some of the negative comments can be used as a learning tool.
That cabover leak is VERY common in all truck campers. Don’t feel bad for “missing” it when you were looking at it with the seller. It’s very doable to fix that. As for the lifting mechanism, look into linear actuators. They are electric powered lifts that will help you lift it on your own. I’ve seen some for $50 online. ☺️ you got this girl!
Omg Tysm I needed a solution for that 🙏🏻
There are canvas sealers and cleaners for about 50 bucks that will help, but you do have to reapply every so often to maintain. It will be interesting to watch you do this process and see the final product. Good luck, keep motivation positive.
The leaks are common on ALL campers, 5th wheels, some RVs, and truck campers, etc
I’m sure the tear drops are probably the same but those things are over priced 🧐
You will need to seal around the air ducts, fans, windows, wiring holes, etc and then some kind of coating, probably a rubber type coating
Hey Vic, not sure what kind of crank is on the pop top but maybe you could a socket attachment and use an impact driver to run it up and down. Some wd40 may loosen the mechanism. The same idea with the impact driver could be used in the jack up poles. Hole it goes well. Big ❤ from the Aussies….
@@BearBaillie after some wd40, Marine grease would probably be ideal
I was a mechanic my whole life. You do not need fancy tie downs for that camper. I made mine from chain and turn buckles from home depot. Less than $100. Have been fine for years. Same exact camper.
Try and remember that your camper is light duty and weighs nothing compared to the truck haul weight so there is no need for the best or a heavy duty tie downs. Find a set that is rated for the campers weight and they will outlast the camper and your next one to.
I came here to say the same thing 👍 cheap and simple
I concur with these comments. You have a ton of really knowledgeable people in your comments giving advice to help!
HAVE A PIC OF YOUR CAMPER?
Chain and turn buckles are fine. Been living in my slide on camper for 2y in Oz.
Victoria has a saying - the eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing. You'll be fine with the camper. Don't give up.
bad advice, sell it, and buy a small towable!
I purchased an RV recently, a 2016 which isn’t that old, looked great on the lot…but got it home and all the major systems were a mess. I had huge buyers remorse. However, I fixed everything myself, turned it into an offgrid unit, installed EG4 inverter with 600 amp hour batteries, 1000 watts of solar panels, a larger fresh water tank, deleted the black water toilet and went with an incinerator toilet, did all the work myself to save money. Long story short…I live full time in my RV now, no mortgage, no electric bill. Smaller simpler life.
You got this ma’am.
Not only that, you know how things are wired and plumbed, so when things go wrong..they will...you'll know where to look and how to fix it.
I just bought a 85 Toyota dually camper 2000$. With 53 thosand miles. It's all original. Who ever owned it took care of it. But the inside of the camper is so dated. But I knew that before I bought it. I will be redoing the inside. I wish you the best of luck. dont beat yourself up too bad.. Maybe I'll see you on the road. It's going to be my new life. I rented out my house . So moving out of a 3 bedroom house to a camper will be interesting. I ❤ your tats. Don't cry. You got this. If you need any advice or help, let me know. I built my house so I'm mechanically inclined. I think your awesome for putting yourself out there. Stay strong.
Take that axle to any local machine shop. They can probably have the old bearing race removed in 20 minutes and shouldn't cost you more than $50 or so. It's common for that to happen when removing old bearings. Congrats on the new setup, you will have a much nicer living/cooking/sleeping area once you get everything setup and im sure it will make it much more enjoyable to plan longer trips.
Finally, SOMEONE that knows something about truck axles. I left the same comment earlier. Although, I couldn't disagree more on the camper. BAD choice, sell it before you find all the problems. Truck campers are MUCH more difficult to work on than towables, cost more, and are more prone to leaking - ESPECIALLY a hybrid pop-top!
@@electrake2063 Im a mechanic for a living and removing bearing races as you know is an easy task for someone thats used to these things. Lots of different methods and none of them are really very complicated. Ill admit I know absolutely nothing about campers other than i figured once shes done it will be a much nicer living quarters than the jeep. Watching her latest upload has definitely proven that she has a huge project on her hands. I either camp in my truck topper or inside the back of my jeep and it works great for me since I only go a few times a year lol
No, the axle is ruined… She is the very first person to have a bearing fail and stick to the axle shaft. It’s never ever happened before she is the very first entrance been five or $600 replacing the whole shaft as opposed to just getting what’s remaining of the bearing cut off
SMH 🤦♂️
Bingo bro😊
@@jeffellis9740😂
You can always look for the right socket and use a battery powered drill instead of hand cranking, yes, you'll need to handcrank the last bit but it'll save you a decent amount of time and effort.
I’ll look into that
Some cheap impact wrench will work for that. They go for like $80 and would serve you good
@@The76Jay I love this idea!
I knew someone had to of said this lol so much easier
Amazon sells the drill adapter. For riese jacks
Love the camper dude!!
So when we break bearings, we cut the race off with a small handheld grinder. Then you’ll be able to press the bearing back on. 👍🏻 hope this helps !!
Yes auto shop guy here.
Love the set up so cool.!!
Yea my dad eventually got it out but it was best to just replace the whole thing in the end cause the plates got bent too
or use heat on the race it will expand and fall off
@@TorieRobot what plate got bent? naaaa the bearing is common and it falling apart is common
@@TorieRobotyou heat the bearing with a torch to get it off and you don't even have to press the new bearing back on you put it in a deep fryer with breakfluid in it crank that dude up and when it's as hot as you can get it you just slide the bearing back on the axle.
Don't lose that crank. Lost the one from ours and couldn't get a replacement for it. Gave ours away to a homeless couple we know. They were in a tent before we gave it to them. They were both tall enough to push the top up. You will be fine. Yes, you can do it. We're now in a 37' travel trailer and are learning every day. It's not perfect, but it's doable. This is our first winter in an RV, so it's very interesting learning all we need to know and do.
So happy for you! My husband and I, just got a SUV that we are going to live in part time until we can get something bigger! He is Autism level 1 and I’m level 2. Nomad life is freedom and that is amazing by itself! Hope to meet you someday.
A lot of people forget not everyone has the financials to buy something new and even new things have problems. I’ve had a lot of stress fixing older things or unexpected stuff comes up and it can be very expensive .. but even still fixing the old stuff is still less stressful than financing stuff we can’t afford and THEN having the new financed stuff have a problem: you’ll get through this!
Exactly!!!
Good find on that 2011 Tundra@@TorieRobot
True enough, but STILL not acceptable to not be discriminating while looking - I COULD SEE he probelms with this camper from my house - this is a mistake, sell it, and buy a GOOD towable. Look at AT LEAST TEN BEFORE buying, so you learn what is good and what is bad - and go through a checklist BEFORE BUYING!. Being cash short is no excuse for buying crap.
Older stuff can be a lot less to repair.
Mechanics already know what goes wrong with them , I've seen new vehicles sit in dealership for weeks while they try diagnosing
Tundras are one of the best trucks out there. It’s definitely worth fixing. Thanks for sharing your adventures. Don’t ever let negativity get you down. Some things in life go great, other things not so much. Happens to all of us, just part of life’s journey. Enjoying your channel.
Lose the Negative?? Focus on the Best??😊
as long as the frame isnt so rusted away its worthless, worst frames ever made
I ran into water damage when I bought a pop-up camper, so i feel your pain. Run a dehumidifier in it to absorb any moisture. I would re seal all the channels at the edges and skylights, if any. Keep your head up, and it will all get sorted out. Good luck, and keep being positive.
I have been doing renovation and restoration work for many years. The key to not getting overwhelmed and going crazy is to make a list of all the things that need to be addressed and look at each one as a separate project. Tackle each item one at a time instead of looking at everything all together. That's when it becomes overwhelming. You should be able to lubricate all the components of the roof raising system to make it work easier. Also, you can replace/modify the camper jack cranks to be able to use a cordless drill and socket to waaay easier crank the jacks. And by the way, I use RMR86 to get rid of mold and mildew stains. Comes in a spray bottle that you spray on the area in question and wipe away with a rag. As you are dealing with each so called unwanted problem, just know that when you finally hit the road you will be a little more intimately familiar with your rig than if you didn't have to work on it at all. I wish you good fortune and good health.
Man those scrapes suck. Obviously not there with the truck but the inner bearing race that the ball bearings came out of can usually be (carefully) cut off the axle so you don't have to replace the axle. Maybe check into the electric motors for the top of your lifting posts. That hard to crank top could just be lubrication of the pulleys and/or cable slides. Armchair diagnosing here, but just my experience.
I just recently sold a larger sunlite camper, there really well built compared to the other manufacturers. If you didn’t know you can add a set of larger wires around 6ga with a breaker going from your truck battery to the camper battery with an Anderson connector in the middle and your truck will charge the camper battery much faster than it would with the factory connector.
I am SURE you will get this camper fixed and decorated beautifully. It’ll be fun to watch you remodel!!!
Thank you! Yes excited for the remodeling part lol
@@TorieRobot You will do a great job!
I think you got yourself a sweet setup for traveling. Once you make it all your own its def a more overlandy setup than pulling a travel trailer or fullsize hardtop camper. Cant wait for your next adventures out west!❤❤❤
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
Thanks
For anyone else that might be interested in buying a used RV, try everything first! Like Victoria says, these things are built very cheaply. Crank it up and down, run the stove, test the refrigerator, etc. If the seller won't allow that, move on. If it smells, if the roof is soft and spongy, or you see water stains, pass, lol. This doesn't guarantee that you won't run into surprises, but it does limit them.
Like you said, "I can always resell it." So, you have very little risk. When you said the camper has water damage, I was expecting to see so much worse than a little mildewed canvas. I've seen campers with water damage where the entire back wall has fallen off on the road, or a front corner is collapsing. Your new camper looks to be in good shape. I'm looking forward to watching you make more videos of fixing it up and using it on the road. Every Sunday it's a treat time when I get to watch a new Victoria Rose video. Stay extra courageous.
I have a small Shasta camper. When you have a small area its more difficult to control humidity. The best item I got was a small electric dehumidifier. It makes a huge in the camper. I highly recommend getting one.
"There is only one way to eat an elephant: one bite at a time” is an expression that means any task, no matter how difficult, can be accomplished by breaking it down into smaller pieces.
You got this Kiddo
Thank you for that wisdom 🙏🏻
I never heard that before and I like it ! It puts things into perspective for me !
Was going to write something in main thread but this comment says it all and I use it all the time too. one more to add is, "The body is willing but the mind is weak". don't let it get you down, just learn from it and you will become wiser and stronger. Love your content and spirit, keep on keeping on.. lots o hugs!!
bad advice - sell it and buy a small towable!
Hi Vicky...I had a slide in years ago and it was great, I used a cheap tarp to cover the roof when in storage. Another thing you must do before removing the jacks is number them 1 to 4 ostarting at the driver side front aso you don't get confused or mix them up next time installing them. Nice truck as well . They make a roof coating called snow coat that lays down and flattens out to fill all the leaks and is very durable, love your vidios and keep smiling dear
Thanks!
💪"feel the fear and do it anyway" because "a winner never stops trying"! You're a winner in my book Victoria! ❤
Thank God for dad! Having help is crucial. You can get that mold out and fix all the broken paneling. You got this. One bite at a time
The camper is awesome 👌. All of the water damage is to be expected. I would never call you stupid. I know I was hard on you about the truck, but I was trying to be as kind as I could. So your words of encouragement from me, will be the same as last week. I hope you take my words as my impression of you. You're kind, beautiful, smart, and a pleasure to see every week. I look forward every week to see you. I never like seeing you struggle. I hate seeing you have the anxiety that comes with taking risks. As they say in business, the greater the risk, the better chance of higher rewards. You can do this.
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Geez girl. If anybody's got this, it's you! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm getting ready to remodel my old camper (not super excited about it), but I am so sure that you will inspire me❤ it's going to be fun!!!
Heres an idea with the dirty pop top canvas: clean/treat for mold, re-waterproof it if necessary and then line (ie sew or other methods) the inside with fabric of your choice so your not looking at the old canvas when inside. You can also paint that old canvas as another idea :)
I have so much admiration and respect for you Miss Rose. Your inner strength and perseverance are something to behold. No matter how difficult the task at hand may be, whether its travelling across America alone or getting something repaired that's a royal pain in the ass, you fucking do it! 🖤🖤
That means so much Tysm
Idk about campers and fixing/flipping stuff but besides the issues that the camper came with, it looks really good! Once you’re done with it, it’s going to be perfect for you on the road! All used vehicles come with issues especially if they’ve sat for a while. Used things are always fixer uppers. But I think you did good, only you know what you need for the road and that’s all that matters. It’s a big upgrade from Yuki for sure! I’m excited to see what you do and where you go next! 😊
You’re so right and Tysm for being so sweet
That thing is pimpin! You can fix all those little issues, no problem. As you live in it, it will get better. It's always a process. I've been living in a similar way for 6 years, and every time I get something new, there are always things I need to customize. You'll fix all the things and make it yours with your own style. That's all good. You have a 4x4 house! and when it's up to your expectations, you can go anywhere you want whilst enjoying your freedom. You're making big moves, and that's really admirable. When you're ready, southern Utah is calling your name!
@@Paul-rg4is those are not little issues as you will see . I wish she had been able to have someone with knowledge of repairing things look at it before she bought . I saw things in the first video that made me think ……oh man , there is more work than she knows right there
I don’t know if you got that pop-up fixed, but you can always put a thing with buttons so you can automatically lift it by itself with electricity. It be by the door, put the switch by the door and when you go in, you push it and all four sides lift up and lock for you on the pop-up. The rest is easy just gotta keep cleaning it until you get all mailed and seal it up on top and all that hopefully you bought a tarp to cover it so you don’t get no more damage to take you clean and fix it. Anything use you buy you’re gonna have to fix them you’re right about that. I’ll listen to the haters you got it.
So happy for you!! Been watching since day 1 literally. Ngl Yuki had me nervous but I love the new truck and I’m sure the camper will turn out great!! Good luck Torierobot! 🫶🏻😉
15:11 So in order to have that replaced properly, you got to take it to an RV specialist and it cost a lot of money to fix that kind of stuff you're best off then repair it to the best of your ability. Try and get a year or two out of it and then sell it or keep it whatever. But it'll cost a lot to repair that kind of canvas. It's something you can go take a look at. You'd have to go to an RV shop. I don't know what they're like in the state. You'd have to go check it out
Shit 😢
@@lauramoor7730 umm . Just gotta go make phone calls, get quotes , Three of them from three different companies.. that way u can move on from there... Or whatever.
My first truck camper I bought to go on vacation the day before.I climbed up on the bed and it colapsed on the truck cab from water damage...I rebuilt it on my vacation ...Camper was really cool after that,fixing it makes it yours with pride.You will get through it,have fun
Awesome you are making truck repairs yourself! You'll get the camper fixed you're very skilled
Thanks!!
It's easy enough to remove the race part that is stuck on your axle, last one I did I ran a weld on it with an arc welder then wedged it off with a cold chisel. Some can be cut off with a small angle grinder, using a worn down cutting disc to get into the tight corner. I completely remodelled an old fold up camper, didn't know much about it when I started, but after a few weeks labour I knew a lot more, your one looks better than mine did when I started it. The mold does not necessarily mean it's leaking in that spot, campers get a lot of condensation, the damp from that causes mould.
I've been on the road doing what you are doing for this summer....moving around the country between Denver and Atlanta, so let me start by saying, "Thank you for being my inspiration and giving me the courage to 'just get out there and do it' with your videos and story!"
Now that I've said it, I want to say, keep on doing what you are doing because no matter what anybody says differently, you are having a positive impact on at least ONE person (almost certainly way way more than just me) out here. You just keep doing you and I will keep watching (when I'm at home) to see what you're up to in your life, and to get more inspiration.
I really love the blonde look on you, it really brings out your eyes so much better and they are absolutely beautiful, which makes me so envious. Ahh, to be young again. I also want to give you some positive encouragement. I've been watching you for a couple of years now, and wasn't here in the early days, however I have seen all the videos on your youtube and enjoy them. On that note, there was always an air of polish in your personality. I don't know if it's the blonde or if it is just maturing and growing, bt your personality in the popup camper videos just feels so real. I don't mean that to sound backhanded, as I mean it in the best possible way. Thank you for opening up your world to the rest of us, and again, thank you for all the inspiration.
Stay safe out there, Victoria, and I will just keep viewing and liking your amazing videos!
Fix everything 💯 before taking it out. No shortcuts. This is basically motel on wheels now. Great upgrade with the Toyota.
Yes I wanna make sure it’s solid
But that will make boring content 😁Just leave some issues to be fixed on the road. Then will love that upgrade double.
It's NOT boring content!
@@tommygood2929 Maybe boring was not the correct word.
Give me some suggestions of renovation ideas!
What decoration do you want to see every day? Do you want a theme? Colour or Traditional? I am so excited for you. X
I think for the camper top a boat or RV upholstery place would be best .. they can remove panel by panel of the fabric and use that as a template and cut and sew a new section in .. for any water damage .. seal any gaps with that goog you have and I’d look into a thin rubber roof over the entirety of the roof glued down riveted or screwed around the perimeter .. and this may also give you good space in the future for some solar panels .. as for the tundra I feel you’re right on track with that .. these ideas are obviously for budget minded repairs that will give you some longevity..
I wish you the best as I’ll keep following along on your amazing adventures!!
security cameras , wifi , ac ,
Glitter and Hello Kitty stickers will fix everything.
I would suggest ....
Think 🤔 about what would work best for You (make living and adventuring easier)
Try to make it more Your style
(And easy to keep clean)
We believe in You !
You can do this !
Keep being Your usual inspirational Awesome Self.
And remember....
At the end of the day, The person who needs to be happy....
IS YOU !!!
Love and Blessings to You and Yours 🤗🙏
Looking good. I can tell you don't listen to people online about vehicle repairs and purchases. As a mechanic for 23 years I see comments about vehicles and just laugh. 98% of people that comment online about repairs or purchases have no real clue what they are talking about. You are fine and those repairs are something that is going to come with the field of wanting a reliable vehicle for extended traveling. One day at a time and keep vigilant.
Yes exactly- I’m already making great progress and love my truck :)
Hello this might be a bit odd but seeing as u are a mechanic I was wondering if u could help me figure out what's wrong with my car. Is there a way I can message or contact u
@@MissVloger What's the issue?
I am new to your channel I really love hearing you talk I think that you are a very talented TH-camr I'm going to watch all your future videos 🎉🎉🎉
Pull off that metal handle and attach a drill to the stud and use the drill to raise the canvas top.
bad advice! The mechanism is fouled! It needs to be repaired / lubricated! STOP WITH THE BAD ADVICE!
Overpaid for that baby .
Agreed
@@Ten_Bears also agree.
Dang girl take some anxiety medication!!
She'll be fine, medication is only masking the problem working through the problem is the best way to move forward in life!🙂✌️
Hey. I have a very similar lift mechanism in my truck camper and it works great. I am sure you will be able to get yours working properly and you can crank it with ease. You will love truck camping in a pop up! Enjoy fixing it up.
Tundras are a working truck. I'm very happy with mine.
I didn't notice whether it was the front or rear axle, if.it's your rear axle you may want to upgrade your shocks/leaf springs. It's only 1klbs but that's a constant weight.
Can't wait to see the finished product! Chin up!
The "tattoos" were a "BAD decision," the camper is kool and you can always resell the camper you're stuck with the tats.....
What a hater! Didn’t your parents teach you to not say nothing if you can’t say something nice. Jerk
I love your new wee home! It's a fab space and has tons of potential..can't wait to see how you turn it into your cosy,beautiful home. X
Back in the day, I had to open up a slide in camper and replace rotten wood. Tube of liquid nail helped to attach the new wook to the old. You will learn a lot.
Victoria Rose, i am so proud of you, because of your courage and drive in your endeavours with your camper. You will make it ❤️
Good for you. You are upgrading. I agree with someone below who mentioned eating an elephant one bite at a time. Just make your priorities safety and cleaning and you'll feel better. Evolve it over time, slowly. All the best.
You need to get a battery powered drill or impact for the legs and the raising and lowering of the camper top. the Tundra is an excellent truck. I still have mine from 2001, my son drives it every day and he loves it. Learn to love the camper and fix it and you'll be happy you have it. Camping is camping and you will always be problem solving. Effort and determination will overcome anxiety.... don't let it get the best of you. Looking from here you're not in that bad of shape and are on your way to having a nice little rig.
Truck campers make pretty cool little cribs. I travel in a 20 year old semi, so I got another tool box. But it's all good even when it's frustrating. Helps me learn new stuff and leads me to new places. Happy Trails ✌️
I bought an old sun chaser camper. And remodeled it inside and out, it's very doable. Just takes time and a little bit of patience. And if you're frugal, you can find the things you need for little money on craiglist. In the meantime, use a heavy duty tarp, to cover your moldy leaky canvas tarp, you can strap it down with bungee cords or power cord.
Every step of productivity creates a sense of satisfaction.
Baby step goals accomplished create a wonderful feeling of satisfaction and comfort in your new home... 😇👍
Blessings: James... 🕊
Hi Victoria, a couple of things I'd like to share with you as a mechanic and builder of high end yachts. When replacing bearings or suspension parts it's best to replace them both at the same time. I know it's more expensive but they were installed at the same time and wear out at about the same time. It'll save you money in the long run. Also, in yachts mildew and mold are a constant issue. Try to find an ozone generator that you can borrow to eliminate the mold. They are small electronic boxes which create ozone ( the stuff you smell after a thunderstorm) and kill mold, mildew and bacteria. If you can see the mold vinegar wiped own with a rag is the most effective at killing and removing it. Try it and see. I've dealt with massive mold issues and wanted to share what works best with you. Don't get discouraged kiddo, keep your chin up. Cheers! Mark from Maine
I have a 2022 Roadtrek Zion SRT and I've been full time for 18 months. The van is very comfortable and I like it. I just think if I had to do it again? I'd buy a 4x4 truck and a pop-up camper. I'd have a lot more off-road capabilities and that's what I'm really missing. Prior to purchasing my van, I always had a Jeep, and miss being off the beaten path.
You got a cool set up and I'm sure you'll love it. Safe travels and you have a new subscriber.
You have 100% a better setup than what I'm looking at, but mine that I'm looking at is not a pop-up it's an 8-ft bed very hard to find for a 7 ft bed camper so it still works, add to replace all of the wood and insulation in the overhead bed because of water damage, you have a beautiful camper that's only going to need very little work and you have an awesome truck to carry it around you got this stay positive and stay focused and happy journeys and good vibes your way
Hey, don't stress over it. You got what you a fair deal on it and it is what it is. Is it going to cost you some money to fix it? Sure, and by the looks of it, it's going to take a lot of work. But when all said and done, you're going to love it, you'll be proud of it, because of the work you put into it, you'll be able to make it the way you want it, and it will be all yours. Plus, there are many ways you can insulate the canvas for when you get into the colder places. Don't stress over the stuff that you can't control, just roll with it, figure it out and make the best of it.
Great show thank you. I live full time in my truck camper here in NZ and love it. Camp by lakes rivers its all good.
A little advice. If you make the crank longer you will have more leverage for the pop up.
I repaired wood rot and lift issues with my truck camper a few years ago. Its all do able. So one step at a time. I have had it to HULA, the beach, bike rallies, music festivals up and down the east coast. I just leave it on the truck all the time. I did a youtube video on some of the repairs. Good luck with your project. Do your research before you start with each repair task. You will enjoy the camper and truck in the long run. Enjoyed your video.
Stick with it...I'm looking to get a camper and am scared as hell about not making the right purchase!!!...I'm sure you have a vision in your mind of how it's going to look...make it happen girl!!..you will be so pleased with yourself when your done and cozy comfortable 😊keep moving forward!!!❤...look forward to seeing the end product 😬😎👍...Paul..UK..🤗
You certainly have the right attitude and I think when you get it the way you want it you'll have a great time in it. I had a used one just a little bigger with a bathroom and shower and we loved it and went a lot of places with it. Thank you for sharing it with us and I'll be looking forward to more videos.
I'm from the UK. I think your so brave stepping into the unknown. Your tough and determined so in my eyes you're a hero in the making. Can't wait to go on this journey with you. Your a regular GI Jane but with funkier hair. ❤❤
You weren't dumb whatsoever. Pretty darn smart actually. I love my truck camper and it and my truck was a 2006 my camper Is a 2014. Both had its about as much problems as you have. But I fixed them all within one summer. And have been enjoying it ever since. The money I save on rent is beautiful. You might wanna get like a Dewalt drill. Detachments you can use it to crank your canopy up and down. Been to cranky corner jacks up and down as well. Really easy! So that I can also use my other equipment with it like my little blower for blowing around the camper when I park. Vacuum for vacuum inside the camper My dog's shed a lot of hair. Well thanks for posting I'm going to subscribe, and I look forward to enjoying your content good luck out there stay safe!
Hi from Australia. I've been thinking of doing something like this for ages. Love watching these vids. I'm happy i found this chanel today. Good luck...i'll be watching and cheering on.
Every journey has a learning curve and some bumps in the road, but you doing amazing. Be proud of your truck and camper, you’re doing this all by yourself and it’s more than enough. There will always be people who judge, be jealous and have nothing good to say, but that’s where you show them you can make it and have adventure. You might have some set backs and tears are fading, but it’s okay you’ll get stronger and learn more. “You Got This”.
You rock, my dear you’re living your dream. You’re living your best life and they’re sitting on the couch watching you do it. You’re awesome and keep moving forward. Congratulations on your new home. I’m looking forward to your adventure.
Take your time and restore it. It will be a learning experience. At some point in the near future, sell it and get a travel trailer. It will be larger, more comfortable and a lot safer on the road. It will be a lot easier to decouple a travel trailer than to place your truck camper. The problem with truck campers is that you usually need a heavy duty truck. Travel trailer will allow any v8 and some v6's to tow. With a travel trailer, you won't be so restricted on weight as your truck will easily pull 5000lbs and there are many travel trailers in that range that will fall within that same $3300 price range.
One task at a time and you’ll have it road worthy in no time. When my daughter was growing up she and I would spend so much time together building and fixing things. She’s now 26 and lives about 3 hours away and has her own life but I’d give just about anything to be able to spend this quality time together like you and your pops. New sub here and I look forward to your journeys.
People are modifying their crank handles for the roof lift and for the four jacks on the campers. They use an electric impact driver and it's faster as well as less physical stress on your body. Might be something to look into. Also maybe put new grease in the mechanisms to make it easier as well.
you dont need a new axle. take a grinder, cut some relief cuts on the sides, get a torch with some map gas and heat it red hot with the axle in a vice with the hub in the air. heat...and heat some more and the race should slide down on its own.
OR you can just cut off the race very carefully. if you nick the axle shaft, no big deal. theres many cars on the road with nicked shafts from getting the race off. the wheel bearing exploding is a common thing.
hope this helps.
Measure the inside of your beds width, subtract the width of the bottom of the camper, devide by two an build 4 boxes that size. Put one in each corner before sliding it it to hold it centered.
Make a longer crank handle. Twice as long = half as hard to crank.
There are lots of cheap options for tying it down, but with those boxes avn it strapped forward, it will not go anywhere. I spent more than a year running 911 calls with one in the bed of my truck. They move a little a rock the truck a lot, but it never went anywhere.
I drove a large one of those when I was 17 “retired now” from MO to IN and it had to be the scariest thing I think I have ever did…. Road a bus back. 😂 I personally think those campers maybe the worst idea for a camper I’ve have ever seen. Go for your dreams. Bless You and your adventures. 🙏
I like your attitude… Very similar to the time I bought a 78 Chinook Datsun camper… you gotta go into it with a good attitude. It’s old and there will be problems. I’m glad you have your dad to help you with this …one day at a time. I have watched some of your videos and I noted that you’re exceptionally strong… So keep your goals in mind and know that they will happen.
I have a camper on my truck that weighs 3600 pounds and a 8000 pund horse trailer, and I can tell you the first trip of every year fot 20 years it is a little scary. The first 1/2 hour of every trip feels weird. But i have seen these things go down a steep gravel road when the tiedowns were forgotten they dont fall out. I move mine from shop to backdoor every trip with no tie downs.. You will do just fine! There should be rubber bumpers up front to keep in centered
Hey and good for you on your new adventure vehicle exclamation for some reason I haven’t caught your channel since you went to Europe, but good to see you back and moving forward🎉, also and getting an impact driver for cranking would be very handy👍
I went to look at a Class C rv. The awning use to be manual. The owners put in a push button electrical rollout. You should be able to replace the old crank system or find someone willing to help devise a solution! YOU GO GIRL!! Take the challenge give it all ya got!
I'm subbing just to watch you kick some booty!! 👍
Girl, great job on the Toyota truck. Theyre solid.
Ive had that same exact camper but it was marketed by Apache. Get a cordless drill and adapter bit for that pop-up and the legs outside. Be careful the canvas is properly tucked inside when it goes down. Be aware of those jack legs on curbs and if off roading. Also people in parking lots tand to run into them. A lady ran into the back of my truck and destroyed my setup. Anyway, hang on there and youll get it done. Wish you were close by, Id fix those oil leaks on that Toyota.
First time viewer, new subscriber. Really interesting video and look forward to going back through your videos to get to know you better and what your channel is all about. I don't think I could do what you are doing, but I guess the reason why your video came up as a suggested video since I watch a lot of do-it-yourself, living out of a camper/truck/tiny house type videos. Anyway, I hope all is well and wish you well on your adventure. I look forward to experiencing it with you through your channel!
Will pray for you. I have hope BE positive. YOU CAN DO IT. MY daughter bought an old bed from a truck and is trying to convert it into a small camper so she can pull it to go camping anywhere she wants .She has a lot of work to get there but she is will to try. SO stick your vision 😊😊
I think what you are doing is very brave and you bought a good truck and a great camper that is 20 yrs old and will have issues but it all is part of the journey you will look back one day and love what you did and how much you accomplished. Keep the videos coming love to see the daily progress.
For the lifting mechanism, before you do anything else with it see if you can clean and lubricate the channel. Hard to say what might be best for it from what I can see in the video but it's very likely with some cleaning and lubing it'll be a lot easier.
You got this!
Also, as far as the canvas goes, you can get any damaged areas replaced by a local Apolstry shop. There are boat and vehicle Apolstry shops that can fix just the bad parts. I didn’t see the truck but that light being on for a wheel bearing is very common. That’s not an electrical problem it’s a common problem. Keep your head up. You’re killing it and doing awesome. Your obviously not dumb at all
Take the Handel's off of the crank for raising and lowering the roof an use a socket and a cordless drill , same with the landing gear, hopefully this helps you. Good luck. 🙏😎
You got this you’re a independent strong woman! Can’t wait to see the transformation! Love your videos! Sending positive vibes 💪🤟🤍🤍🤍
I've had the samw setup, and Ok also had shifting issues. Its a little tricky on the Tundra because it has taller than normal bed sides. I made a steel platform that raised it up and centered it. (Coud do wood). Then had the torque lift mounts, and its didn't budge after that, even on off road trails.
I see you have the torque lift "Fast guns" I had those, but went back to the original. They hold it better. Use that money to purchase Airbags and a beefy sway bar. Made a HUGE difference on handling.
I currently moved to Powewagon and a Northstar pop-up. I absolutely love it and you will too!
It is always the hidden defects that cost money afterwards. And often you only see it when you want to do something with your car or camper. I am impressed by you every time. Of course there are setbacks and there are moments when you ask yourself what am I doing it all for. But in the end it is still the result of traveling to places to discover and live. You are doing great. You prove that you are just like everyone else a human being, who knows ups and downs. In the end there is always the solution and the good feeling. I believe in you, have been following you in the background for so long. And do not react quickly. But I understand so well the situations you get into. I see again and again that you find yourself again and can even love yourself. You can be proud of what you have done and will do. Someone who does not love himself cannot love others, I always see you as the woman who spreads love. Thank you from a father and grandfather.
You got this girl! ❤ There is a drill attachment for the manual truck camper jacks that will help out a LOT! Maybe you could get hydraulic lift for the bed? It looks like it is $80 dollars new?
just a suggestion. wait until after you check out the item before offering the seller a lower amount than what they were originally asking. that way you don't feel guilty about backing out of the sale in case you decide it's not what you were looking for. you can still ask them "are you open to offers" beforehand, but let them know you want to check it out BEFORE you make your offer. this also makes it so you can offer an even lower amount than you were originally intending to if you find more problems that weren't listed in the sellers ad.
Your passion is inspiring because not many people would take on a project like that.. but your will and determination Wow! i can't stop watching keep doing what you love.
A sealing caulk is made for the outside to caulk and an elastomeric paint etc. Which will permanently stop the leaks. You can really do this slowly.
Nice camper, just needs tlc work with what ya have. Silicone wet spray lubricant on inside top mechanisms will help, not grease too messy and hard to pin point. Vinyl has stiffened why it's more difficult when raising and especially lowering. When temps drop will be more difficult even, plastic windows can crack at low temps don't raise/lower below 45 or so. Paint those cabinets white or something, sand and prep, wipe with acetone or paint thinner before painting, that vinyl has wax in it... ask me how i know. Good luck, get to work!
I know u will end up with a lovely cosy camper . So excited to watch the journey. Much love to u ❤
Also recommend thin cedar planking to line the cabinets. It will help keep the rodents out. I have the same truckbed camper.
I think you made really great choices. This work you are doing right now on fixing this up is creating a stable, happy future. For the price I think you did really well.
Looks like both are great upgrades & once you get it all fixed you will smile. As for raising the top once you’ve clean it up you can re-grease the tracks & get urself a good cordless drill to assist in raising & it will be good for many things you’ll need down the road like for the legs & don’t forget to number them cause they all go in differently from factory. Remember some of the negative comments can be used as a learning tool.