I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Nolan Brentley Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Maybe i missed it, but is there a way to open the hatch and/or tailgate from the inside whilst all hatches and tailgate closed? Mostly for pest prevention, excess moisture exposeure to interior, and winter camping.
Right? I just found GFC and found them (like everyone else) cool as fuck! Then I learned that there's actually a "waitlist"... blew my fucking mind, but I guess too many people want them and they're swamped. Hope they NEVER source out to another country in order to get them made quicker.
Your transparency and sharing shows you have an abundance mindset. As a DIY first guy I'm so impressed with your build quality and your satisfaction in your work shows. Nice job
That is an awesome build! I'm currently finishing up my overland build on a Ford Expedition. I'll be full-timing it on the trails so a clever rooftop tent design was key. I just wasn't happy with what's available with the wedge tents, so I also designed my own. I haven't executed the build yet, and it will be Summer 2021 before I get to build it. In the meantime, I have a sleeping platform in the rear passenger/cargo area with a slide-out kitchen that I built myself. I am finally ready to start editing the entire build footage and will start getting some videos out in the near future. I transformed my "grocery getter" into a very capable overlanding rig.
Great video! Excellent narration! I have watched your other videos using camper and what makes it so cool is how you customized it to what you wanted. Plus you gained the added knowledge of being able to fix it yourself if something breaks because you built it! Your video is an excellent walk through on how and why you made certain modifications. Can't ask for anything else! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to make and edit the video! Rick From Virginia
Fantastic build execution. Looks as good as any commercially available product out there, and sharing the build info probably has a few manufactures a bit anxious. Well done.
Amazing work! It is so good you made the information available for free. I wish more people stop using social media to brag about their stuff and start sharing useful information as you do. God bless you!
What would the downfall be of running 1.5”x3” extrusions for the bottom frame instead of the 1.5”x4.5”. The 1.5”x4.5” is at like $2.60 a inch right now.
Dude I love your videos, please do more camping videos I loved your snowstorm camping video and if you stay consistent you will grow because your videos are engaging and fun to watch.
Dude! I would be shocked if you haven't had a ton of offers from the big name manufacturers of truck campers! If not, will you build ME one??!?! Would you/could you even consider it? I have a 2015 Tacoma.
Super professional…. Well done lad. I am in the process of building my own wedge tent for my fj. I like how you ran the tent canvas through the tube rails. I will use that method as well. How did you seal canvas at the corners?
I'm curious as to why you wouldn't build a full pop-up, given the cost and weight are a minimal increase and you get so much more space when camping... especially in bad weather.
Ripcord Great build! I jist want to do mine. My main concern is the overall high. I have a 3rd Gen TDR Sport 4x4, no suspension mods and not planning to do so, for now. What's the high from the main cab to the top of the tent?
Nice job, really awesome layout. I think you immediately illustrate in your opening statements why small wedge camper builders charge so much for them. It took you 6 months and 3,000 dollars to build your more perfected model (and the first one). That 3k doesn't include your time either. So when you have a small camper builder putting out a fairly minimal amount each year they have to charge a lot to make the effort and time worthwhile since it's a low volume item. Again, really nice work.
I’m having a hard time finding the aluminum extrusion in 4.5 inch width long enough for the base of the tent frame. What are your thoughts on going with 3 inch for top and bottom of the frame?
What I can’t figure out is how there is no water infiltration between the keder rail and the extruded aluminum. Is it just because of the little skirt that hangs over the extruded aluminum when it is up? …and that skirt is tucked in when closed And how do you deal with the corners where the keder rail doesn’t go around the corner in one continuous piece?
Could the top part be modular. Ima contractor and. Was thinking that i the top could be removable and could swap it with a diff top. That is specific fo wirk and has a rack for material transport
thanks so much for sharing. I am building an overland trailer, I am thinking of doing similar to the same thing but instead of a wedge i am going to do a square.
I agree with Damienn- I've been scouring the internet for months looking for this type of video. Quick question, how much weight do you think the sleeping platform will hold without breaking?
I have been wanting to do something like this so badly the details are awesome thank you so much 😀. Literally just made my day especially the shopping list.
Killer design, I love the balance of thrift and style and hardcore engineering. I hope to extend this build style into a four wheel camper clone using 80/20. This video is great inspiration. I’m a big fan of the idea that if you have built it, you’re in a good position to maintain it long term. It’s great to not be at the mercy of a manufacturer.
sincere thanks for posting your rooftop tent and all the information to build one yourself, you did an awesome job and im inspired to build one out myself!
I am building a similar camper. Totally inspired by yours. Just bought an 09 trd sport (also green). My plan is to do full thin wall steel frame including the tent frame. Can those latches be opened and closed from the inside, and are they locked from the outside when you close them from the inside?
The weight of the completed camper is 295 lbs, forgot to mention that!
Happy adventuring and thanks for watching.
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my login password. I would love any tips you can give me
@Griffin Apollo instablaster ;)
@Nolan Brentley Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out atm.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Nolan Brentley it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much you really help me out :D
@Griffin Apollo Happy to help :)
Nice work, dude!
Hey, thanks Mike!
Sheet! Llod approved!
Love it...love the accessibility and looks good!
Wow, You did such an awesome job on this!
Well done Jim!
So sick
Very awesome set up
Maybe i missed it, but is there a way to open the hatch and/or tailgate from the inside whilst all hatches and tailgate closed? Mostly for pest prevention, excess moisture exposeure to interior, and winter camping.
nicely done!
Dude...are the ripcord on marfoogle?
Gr8
Legend... when you see this man don’t say anything just buy him a beer.
I approve of this comment!
Came here to say the exact same thing
I see 12 outrageously overpriced roof tent companies didn't like your video, LMFAO!!!!
^^ So much this ^ ^
I was thinking the exact same thing.
you read my mind. And it's better. I'll deffinetly make my self one of those. I just bouth my 2017 z71 duramax
I'm impressed you did not charge for these designs. Incredibly impressive!
This is the best DIY tent that I've seen.
So cool! Excellent job on the fabrication, love all the modifications you did!
Thank you very much!
BRO !!!! You did it !!! You made this video I recommended/asked for. Thank you man, this is awesome. Great job.
GFC wait time was too long; so he knocked out his own :)
Right? I just found GFC and found them (like everyone else) cool as fuck! Then I learned that there's actually a "waitlist"... blew my fucking mind, but I guess too many people want them and they're swamped. Hope they NEVER source out to another country in order to get them made quicker.
Your transparency and sharing shows you have an abundance mindset. As a DIY first guy I'm so impressed with your build quality and your satisfaction in your work shows. Nice job
Thanks! I try to share what I can
That is an awesome build! I'm currently finishing up my overland build on a Ford Expedition. I'll be full-timing it on the trails so a clever rooftop tent design was key. I just wasn't happy with what's available with the wedge tents, so I also designed my own. I haven't executed the build yet, and it will be Summer 2021 before I get to build it. In the meantime, I have a sleeping platform in the rear passenger/cargo area with a slide-out kitchen that I built myself. I am finally ready to start editing the entire build footage and will start getting some videos out in the near future. I transformed my "grocery getter" into a very capable overlanding rig.
VERY impressive camper build! And WOW I didn't realize the ridiculous markup on those type of campers. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! Excellent narration! I have watched your other videos using camper and what makes it so cool is how you customized it to what you wanted. Plus you gained the added knowledge of being able to fix it yourself if something breaks because you built it! Your video is an excellent walk through on how and why you made certain modifications. Can't ask for anything else! Thanks for sharing and taking the time to make and edit the video!
Rick From Virginia
Thanks Rick!
Great videos buddy. Wish I was able to experience this. Best of luck to u.
Fantastic build execution. Looks as good as any commercially available product out there, and sharing the build info probably has a few manufactures a bit anxious. Well done.
Amazing work! It is so good you made the information available for free. I wish more people stop using social media to brag about their stuff and start sharing useful information as you do. God bless you!
you are the freaking man!!!
Absolutely amazing job, dude. You're an inspiration, and you're also a great designer and speaker. Fantastic explanation of your thought process.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T! You really impress. Thanks again for the videos.... keep 'em coming please. Happy camping and safe travels.
Was waiting for this video. Great detail on how the keder rail is fastened. Looks like it’s mounted to the extrusion
Can’t wait to get started on mine
Thanks! Good luck on your build!
Ripcord is the keder raid screwed into the 8020 extrusion?
Best build so far. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing! So cool that you’re providing all the build info. as well.
Glad you like it!
So when does production start? You did great!
We all gonna be making GFC’s now. 😈💪💪
What would the downfall be of running 1.5”x3” extrusions for the bottom frame instead of the 1.5”x4.5”. The 1.5”x4.5” is at like $2.60 a inch right now.
Dude I love your videos, please do more camping videos I loved your snowstorm camping video and if you stay consistent you will grow because your videos are engaging and fun to watch.
I definitely want to post a trip video next. And that snow camping one was a real fun one!
Agree well done awesome content
I been looking to buy one but like you said Extremely expensive 🤦🏼♂️.
Thank you for the video bro
This is the most brilliant Design so far on the market I reckon. Nicely done
Good looking rig and great job ! Just curious what size struts you used for the panels?
Dude! I would be shocked if you haven't had a ton of offers from the big name manufacturers of truck campers! If not, will you build ME one??!?! Would you/could you even consider it? I have a 2015 Tacoma.
Super professional…. Well done lad. I am in the process of building my own wedge tent for my fj. I like how you ran the tent canvas through the tube rails. I will use that method as well. How did you seal canvas at the corners?
The only thing keeping me from building one was the canvas part, thanks to this video, know I know.. thank you sir!
I'm curious as to why you wouldn't build a full pop-up, given the cost and weight are a minimal increase and you get so much more space when camping... especially in bad weather.
Ripcord Great build! I jist want to do mine. My main concern is the overall high. I have a 3rd Gen TDR Sport 4x4, no suspension mods and not planning to do so, for now. What's the high from the main cab to the top of the tent?
Thank you for the video. I feel empowered to start my own build. But how many hours do you think you have invested into building it?
Nice job, really awesome layout. I think you immediately illustrate in your opening statements why small wedge camper builders charge so much for them. It took you 6 months and 3,000 dollars to build your more perfected model (and the first one). That 3k doesn't include your time either. So when you have a small camper builder putting out a fairly minimal amount each year they have to charge a lot to make the effort and time worthwhile since it's a low volume item. Again, really nice work.
Oh definitely! If you aren't doing the work yourself, it was way better to just buy one
I could not see the blueprints and materials list. GREAT work. I love the weight.
Nice clean build and very informative video. Well done young man.
great video! - I hope to build out my own this spring.... thanks for the information hopefully I can get it done....
You quoted this at roughly 3k. How much would you estimate for just making a normal clam shell RTT?
Outstanding...super nice build, clean, well made, great design,...look forward to anything else you make
WOW!!! This is Pro level! Great job!
"it oepns up kinda like a taco"! I see what you did there (Every mom ever) ROTFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I’m building this for my single cab 8’ bed 95 Silverado. It’s going to be huge
I’m having a hard time finding the aluminum extrusion in 4.5 inch width long enough for the base of the tent frame. What are your thoughts on going with 3 inch for top and bottom of the frame?
What I can’t figure out is how there is no water infiltration between the keder rail and the extruded aluminum. Is it just because of the little skirt that hangs over the extruded aluminum when it is up? …and that skirt is tucked in when closed
And how do you deal with the corners where the keder rail doesn’t go around the corner in one continuous piece?
Awesome pop up tent man!! One of the better builds for sure! Thanks for the vid! 👍👍👍
Maybe you mention this somewhere but is that a 5 ft pickup bed? Sweet build, thanks for all the info!
Could the top part be modular. Ima contractor and. Was thinking that i the top could be removable and could swap it with a diff top. That is specific fo wirk and has a rack for material transport
Hey man names Lucas I’m trying to do a similar project but on my 2 door Jeep Wrangler I have no roof rack so I gotta make that to you got any tips?
thanks so much for sharing. I am building an overland trailer, I am thinking of doing similar to the same thing but instead of a wedge i am going to do a square.
Careful gaining a lot of elevation with that EXPED. My wife and I sleep on one in the back of our 99 Runner and we almost blew it up! haha
This is awesome!. I'm seriously going to consider doing this instead of buying one.
Awesome work! I have been looking for something like this for a while now.
How can I get the blueprints and other material. I don't see it in the description now. Thanks.
Did the video of the entire DIY process has disappeared from the channel ?
Anything painted black will bake in the sun. 20 dollars worth of white paint would fix that.
Do you ever have leaks in the corner areas? Where they are connected? If so did you correct problem and how?
I agree with Damienn- I've been scouring the internet for months looking for this type of video. Quick question, how much weight do you think the sleeping platform will hold without breaking?
Its supported by a steel frame, so it is very strong
What about leaks around the side panels? Didn't see any drip channels around them.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I like it. Did you do the sewing or hire it out?
Thanks for sharing your design and thoughts.
Thank you for sharing so much! You've given me so many ideas for my project 😊
How would I get those corner aluminum pieces machined?
Use a lumber rack to cut cost. But amazing job buddy!
Now that's the ultimate boss of rooftop tents setups. Splendid job!
Is the sleeping space a tight fit or plenty of room and how tall are you? Thanks
I have been wanting to do something like this so badly the details are awesome thank you so much 😀. Literally just made my day especially the shopping list.
Glad I could help!
Wanted to do one for a while. Thanks for the great video and ideas. Really nice.
The side panel look like its sagging or bent up a bit. Is that just the material doing what it does or did it get bent?
Where do I can get the 8020 struts. How long it is
Why does this look exactly like pnwxplore’s setup lol
Killer design, I love the balance of thrift and style and hardcore engineering. I hope to extend this build style into a four wheel camper clone using 80/20. This video is great inspiration. I’m a big fan of the idea that if you have built it, you’re in a good position to maintain it long term. It’s great to not be at the mercy of a manufacturer.
well put! that will be a neat project
Great job , thx for taking the time to share.
Does it do pretty well keeping dust out of the back there?
This is way easier than bothering you in DMs in IG 😂 nice job dude!
sincere thanks for posting your rooftop tent and all the information to build one yourself, you did an awesome job and im inspired to build one out myself!
Glad it was helpful!
Brilliant! Thanks for this video and for sharing all the info. Very generous of you!
This bloke seriously deserves more subscribers...!
Wow! I wish I'm that of a handy guy.
Impressive AF
Damn!! Awesome fabrication
Thanks for the generosity of your time
Do you have the plans for the extended bed?
Bro very talented man well done
Great video, thanks!
This is fantastic. So generous to share all of your plans and BOM.
I am building a similar camper. Totally inspired by yours. Just bought an 09 trd sport (also green).
My plan is to do full thin wall steel frame including the tent frame.
Can those latches be opened and closed from the inside, and are they locked from the outside when you close them from the inside?
What was completed empty weight?
Hi handsome. Great channel. 👍
Very nice, strong work
So if he has $3k in materials, plus anywhere from 2-6 months of assembly time... a GFC camper is not overpriced by any means.