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  • @KM-ws8qs
    @KM-ws8qs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That's how to do a video! There's a guy on YT that made 6 videos of his truck camper build. You didn't see the completed build until the 6th video. All he did was talk & talk & talk for 5 1/2 videos about what not to do & why he did his the way he did. Then at the very end, you got to see the camper for like 30 seconds, with about 15 seconds of inside shots. He never showed it gradually coming together. It was 5 1/2 wasted vids. You did the video right! Thank you!

    • @backintogear9071
      @backintogear9071 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaved head/bald head dude.. yeaa , you are totally right

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well, if they are monetized it makes sense to have more videos. This video shows what was done but not how it was done or how much it ended up weighing.

  • @josemonsivais1615
    @josemonsivais1615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this is by far the coolest camper build so far, good job!!!

  • @jakemarlow8998
    @jakemarlow8998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fugginaye, that's a bad-ass custom camper! Nice job.

  • @felixcat9318
    @felixcat9318 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I enjoyed seeing the high standards of workmanship, close tolerances and attention to detail you put into your camper.
    Your lovely camper is elegantly simple and simply elegant.

  • @Alfisti156
    @Alfisti156 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the nicest build I seen in TH-cam!aif I was to build this my own I would extend it a few foot to the rear to have toilet/shower.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I later build a larger one. Check out the other videos on my channel

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome build Robert! 💕 will have to check out your newest one next ✌

  • @johncook1885
    @johncook1885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's the best home built truck camper I ever seen.

    • @brandonsmith4367
      @brandonsmith4367 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ditto!! Couldn't of said it any better!!

  • @prabhgunnsingh7357
    @prabhgunnsingh7357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Design. These so called Rv dealerships charging 25,30000 dollars for garbage Tim campers. You build a solid camper. CONGRATS.

  • @martinrojas2187
    @martinrojas2187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s a bad ass home made slide in camper, you are in the right spot for business,my like worth 1,000,000.00 likes 👍🏾

  • @ghostcamper8641
    @ghostcamper8641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best diy camper ive seen on youtube

  • @racrx7
    @racrx7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the nicest home builds I’ve seen. Well done 👍🏻

  • @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353
    @dreamlookautodetailingauto3353 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally! A truck camper built on a Nissan truck, awesome!! I'm planning on doing this on my Titan crew cab. Very nice build! If I may...Did you bondo, sand & use marine grade paint for the finish? That camper looks great on that Titan!👊👍

  • @TheOwen1974
    @TheOwen1974 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    you did a killer job man, I am working on plans for my next build, lessons learned from the first one.

  • @karlt8233
    @karlt8233 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a nice looking truck bed camper. Looks like a commercial built unit, especially with the graphics.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Karl T thanks. People have stopped me and asked what brand it is

    • @SPCLPONY
      @SPCLPONY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, very nice build! It does look like a 'factory built' unit. If it were mine, the artistic side of me would have made the graphics the same color blue as the 4x4 graphics on the truck. I still like it though!

  • @kentonward97
    @kentonward97 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is very professional looking ! Excellent job!

  • @chrisbelsito4231
    @chrisbelsito4231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build!!! Very professional

  • @timschutte6924
    @timschutte6924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice work but you left the exterior plain wood ?
    It's not gonna last long in the elements.
    Home depot sells that PVC kitchen plastic 1/8 inch wall board.

    • @MediaFilter
      @MediaFilter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cannot understand why people keep making campers out of wood. Few years down the line and you have a rat's nest.
      And not even marine grade ply, but just the normal stuff. Mind-boggling.

  • @sdnlawrence5640
    @sdnlawrence5640 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice build, I was hoping for more of a how-I-did-it or how-to video...

  • @airlandsea
    @airlandsea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your build. Working on my own and hope to end up with something half as nice.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like yours is coming along nicely ( I looked at your channel). I find it easier to build from the inside out and set the complete roof on top of the walls. I have since built another camper you can see videos on my channel

    • @airlandsea
      @airlandsea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 I will definitely check out the new one. I'm making it up as I go but the roof will be last and I hope I can make it and drop in place as you describe. I'm going for a tilt up top though so I've been doing a lot of thinking exactly how that's going to work.

  • @bigtexnick2188
    @bigtexnick2188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is the best camper build i have found on youtube. great, great job..... i am building one now, and have so many questions. what did you use for outside covering material-Henrys or fiberglass? also, how did you build that awesome homemade lift-hoist device? so cool.

    • @terrytheodore5150
      @terrytheodore5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry to be so off topic but does anyone know a way to get back into an instagram account?
      I somehow forgot the password. I love any assistance you can offer me

    • @bostonbaylor6321
      @bostonbaylor6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Terry Theodore instablaster =)

    • @terrytheodore5150
      @terrytheodore5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Boston Baylor thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
      Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

    • @terrytheodore5150
      @terrytheodore5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Boston Baylor It worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
      Thanks so much, you saved my account!

    • @bostonbaylor6321
      @bostonbaylor6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Terry Theodore glad I could help xD

  • @cfonvip5151
    @cfonvip5151 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a grate job done.!
    The only down side is . . .the truck. On another 1500 truck with extended cab you could extend the
    camper, at least 2 feet longer and make your effort into a "full camper" (even with a wet bath)

  • @mattsasso505
    @mattsasso505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    also looks like you ripped 3/4 plywood for some of your framing as well. That would be stronger than clear pine right? works like small microlam

  • @davidcantrell64
    @davidcantrell64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Damn man that some fine workmanship!!!!! That’s sweet!!

  • @lorenmeyer5290
    @lorenmeyer5290 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME JOB! Love it!

  • @gregsnow9589
    @gregsnow9589 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking you've done this before🤔 look good as the pros. Little bigger truck and a bigger camper would give you more chances to show your talents. A/c, shower, toilet kitchen table way more fun stuff. Good job!

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for commenting. This is my first camper, I did a lot of research on TH-cam before I started. The camper is small to keep it light enough for the 1/2 ton truck I already had. If I get a bigger truck I will definitely build a bigger camper but this one is working out fine for us right now

  • @4xpoppop
    @4xpoppop 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent build. Looks factory made but better.

  • @supersteveize
    @supersteveize 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a really nice build you did. I was just wondering if you weighed it to find out how much it weighed with everything in it + without everything in it? Like I said before a job well done. Thanks.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Supersteveize it weighs 850# that’s with refrigerator and ac

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • @RussellBettsgogov
    @RussellBettsgogov 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. Good job!

  • @cleavisbutkus9373
    @cleavisbutkus9373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Something fascinating about truck campers. I've been living in one for five years.
    Sure is small and cramped but something good about it.
    can't quite figure it out

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cleavis Butkus
      Our ancestors denned like bears do.... you feel safe in your den.

  • @painisvergina3693
    @painisvergina3693 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best diy job I’ve ever seen but dang? Was it really worth all the work?

  • @mattsasso505
    @mattsasso505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Robert, I see the turnbuckles you used to mount to the inside of the bed on the back of the camper. what did you use up front. I didn't see any access ports to catch the diloops in the front of the truck bed

  • @jdub7726
    @jdub7726 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the sides made of? The white finished product. Looks great, nice job...

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      J Dub. Thanks. The sides are 1/8 inch plywood covered with cotton cloth set in latex house paint then 3 more coats of semigloss house paint.

  • @cookiecracker6266
    @cookiecracker6266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did you use on the outside of the camper?

  • @christianthibaudeau8503
    @christianthibaudeau8503 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quick question, by how much your fuel consumption was affected with a high camper truck installed on your vehicle?

  • @jmrichsonsr
    @jmrichsonsr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic! Would you be willing to show us how you built those two lift jacks?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks. The wood jacks really did not work out well. So I bought a set of Rieco Titan jacks they work much better

  • @williehulsey3027
    @williehulsey3027 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ought to make a video and go in depth about how you made the camper jacks out of wood and a winch.

  • @donwrightadventures
    @donwrightadventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. You must be proud if your amazing work.

  • @eastcoastnews9529
    @eastcoastnews9529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a video on the winch pull system to bring it up on the truck .. please 🙏🏻 the Jack’s run for $1400. A pair 😢😞. I’m trying to get a little house on my truck to live in because of inflation .

  • @wanderinmoose5534
    @wanderinmoose5534 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding ! Great Craftsmanship !

  • @rurite
    @rurite 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work. Looks great too.

  • @jimedwards9310
    @jimedwards9310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome skills my friend. That will last a long time. Cool video

  • @Theblueridgebroker
    @Theblueridgebroker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work, I also like the jacks you made w boat wench. Can you post dry weight?
    .

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Dry weight ended up 850 lbs includes includes refrigerator microwave air conditioner table and mattress. The jacks did not work well, with the weight on them there was too much friction on the poles. I added a 4 ft outrigger with a 5 gallon bucket of water to counter balance the camper weight. That works fairly well but if I had it to do again I would do something else

  • @jackjohnston8938
    @jackjohnston8938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you guarantee it’s water proof?

  • @craigwiddison4118
    @craigwiddison4118 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job. Reminds me of something my grandpa would do.

  • @markchristie5577
    @markchristie5577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work. i have an f150 with a 5.5 foot box and I think this would look great on it. What lenth is the Nissan box?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The bed is 5 ft 5 in inside with the tailgate closed. I have wondered if it would fit other trucks, I built it to fit the dimensions of my truck. Look at my walk thru video to see it in use

    • @markchristie5577
      @markchristie5577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 Thank you for the response. Are the walls 1.5 inches or are they 1 inch? I hope you dont mind if I copy a lot of your ideas. Also the roof spars are they 2x3 ?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The side and back walls are about an inch thick. 1/4 inch plywood inside 1/8 outside 1x2s and 3/4 styrofoam insulation between. The front and roof are 2 inch insulation with 1/8 ply inside and out. The beams in front and behind the roof vent are actual 3/4 by 2” cut from 1x4s with a slight upward bow so water will not puddle on the roof.

  • @itsruf1
    @itsruf1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a sign shop and havepretty good taste.
    I see jr. high kid graphic layouts alot. They put their beret on sideways...
    I call them Wonder Signs.
    Stevie Wonder's shop.

  • @jkxtc2016
    @jkxtc2016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you did a awesome job ...😁 thanks for the video.

  • @ericwilson2186
    @ericwilson2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a camper build with good music.thankyou

  • @wyzeguy3603
    @wyzeguy3603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched a hundred different videos and still cannot understand the physics on how the roof overhang and sidewalls don't collapse. Anybody have some words of wisdom or a good link explaining?

  • @gavinburr6213
    @gavinburr6213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    would you share the plans?

  • @AK-ff7qq
    @AK-ff7qq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build. What's the dimensions and how much does it weigh? I have a ranger shortbed extended cab. Would like to do a build like yours.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ken A. The bed on my truck is 5 1/2 feet long, I built it to fit my truck. Inside it is just wide enough for a standard double mattress in the overhead. It weighs 850# including refrigerator microwave and air conditioner

    • @AK-ff7qq
      @AK-ff7qq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 After I sent the comment I looked at the others.Duh my bad.My ranger also has a 5 1/2 ft bed inside.But it's a stepside.So it's narrower. The weight is reasonable with your build. I do like the teardrop style roof framing. I'm sure the contour does help with wind resistance. I'm looking to use some of your building techniques. But only for a slide on camper trailer.So I can also use the trailer for hauling other things. When not using it for camping.

  • @美国农场E2留学移民就
    @美国农场E2留学移民就 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great,Can I buy one from you? Thanks

  • @jamaha268
    @jamaha268 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet! My question is......What was the cost and would it be viable to buy a shell (used camper) and renovate it.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jam aha I spent about $1600 mostly at Home Depot on the build. I got used windows for free. Later I bought camper jacks for about $360. I was looking for a used camper but couldn’t find one small/light enough for a 1/2 ton truck so I tried to build it as light as possible. The empty camper with ac microwave and refrigerator weights 850# so it worked out pretty good. If you could find one to repair or rebuild that would meet your needs that would be a good way to go

    • @jamaha268
      @jamaha268 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 Thanks for the quick response.Thank you for your time and cooperation.Have a Great day......

  • @jacobduncan8875
    @jacobduncan8875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awsome job!

  • @factdesignbr
    @factdesignbr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take to build brother? Great wood work

  • @Dave-sw2dm
    @Dave-sw2dm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is now 5 years later. How has it held up?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was in good shape when I sold it. I built a larger version there are videos on my channel

  • @RobertSmith-ub6tk
    @RobertSmith-ub6tk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow nice job u could start making them and selling them to a few people you could make some decent money that looks really nice

  • @margiemalannag-aquino4033
    @margiemalannag-aquino4033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you best carpenter man..pls send me your plan book

  • @jeffclearence5839
    @jeffclearence5839 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need a couple of windows on the top bed!!

  • @unacamper9123
    @unacamper9123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUCH ! OUCHY ! ouch..............that muzak is making my head hurt.!!

  • @truckcampinglife
    @truckcampinglife 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't mind I have a couple questions. How much did it weigh being that it was mostly wood. And what was the cost. Thank you.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s mostly 1/8 inch plywood, 1/4 and 1x2s. Weight came to 850# including refrigerator microwave and air conditioner. I was trying to build as small and light as possible so I could carry it on my 1/2 ton truck. I spent $1600 building it the windows came out of a junk motor home and were free. I later bought jacks that cost about $500. I started out looking for a used camper but I couldn’t find one light enough for a 1/2 ton truck

    • @truckcampinglife
      @truckcampinglife 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 Thank you for taking the time to answer this for me. I have a 92 camper that I completely reworked but want something a bit larger and don't want to go the used route again. Prices of new truck campers are ridiculous so thought about building my own.

  • @AlaskanCharlie
    @AlaskanCharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Won the ouside did you use paint or some kind of coating? Also on the corners did you use fiberglass or wood filler and then sand the seems smooth?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used house paint reinforced with cloth, sometimes called poor mans fiberglass. I used bed sheets on the sides to get a smooth finish and canvas on the roof overlapped a little on the edges. We have been using the camper for 2 years now and it still looks good

    • @AlaskanCharlie
      @AlaskanCharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 Thanks, I planning to start building one for my 3/4 ton this spring. I have been looking at the Poor Mans Fiberglass on other videos a yours I didn’t even notice the seem so I wasn’t sure what you did. It looks really good though.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      With a 3/4 ton you could go much bigger. I limited the size to keep weight down. I think the building method worked well starting with the inside walls you can add framing where you need it , I did not have windows when I started so I modified the framing when I got them

    • @AlaskanCharlie
      @AlaskanCharlie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 Yeah I plan to go bigger for sure. My truck is a crew cab with a long bed. I plan to make the cab over about 6 feet long which will bring it out almost to the windshield. I am sure mine will be a good bit heavier than yours turned out to be. I have done some rough drawings trying to figure out shape and size and its looking like it will most likely be about 14 feet in total length.

  • @svravenflintlock7526
    @svravenflintlock7526 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is nice!

  • @Taylor-vo3sn
    @Taylor-vo3sn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job !!!

  • @dinebonte4014
    @dinebonte4014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice!

  • @harlandvaught1177
    @harlandvaught1177 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you build one for a Chevy Avalanche 2002

  • @mheermance
    @mheermance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely done.

  • @samdemello6103
    @samdemello6103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably should have extended it out to the end of the tailgate ...
    But well done...

  • @justinreedflynn
    @justinreedflynn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Amazing. Love it! What kind of refrigeration system is that? It looks vintage.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Justin Flynn glad you liked it. The refrigerator is 110V. We freeze a gallon jug of water and put it on the middle shelf and fill the freezer compartment with reusable ice packs. If we plug in every night this keeps cold for over a week. I have a video showing a walk through on my TH-cam channel also

  • @836mic662
    @836mic662 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow ... super. Congratulation !

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michel Maher thanks. It was a fun project and we are getting good use out of it. Did you see the completed camper walk thru on my channel?

  • @mattsasso505
    @mattsasso505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Robert one more question. Could you post some pics of the lifts you made. I am doing the same thing but have a few questions. Would be great to have a conversation if you are up for it

  • @guyh.4553
    @guyh.4553 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. Wasn't thinking about the Reflectix PolyPro Footboard. Really liked the size of the cabover & the height. Personally not a fan of the rounded front but that's just me. You did an EXCELLENT job of it! 1 question, did you put an aluminum skin on the outside or did you paint the wood? Either way, reat job!

  • @methanu6659
    @methanu6659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now U need heavier springs in the back

  • @turmasaude1401
    @turmasaude1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very Good my friend! Muito bom, simples, barato e de excelente praticidade.
    Vou construir um com estrutura de metal, mas vou copiar seus detalhes....kkkk Deus (God) lhe abençoe!

  • @annlake6985
    @annlake6985 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Robert, can you help me make one? How much would you charge. please let me know

  • @jeffreyfremouw6509
    @jeffreyfremouw6509 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great build

  • @wild-radio7373
    @wild-radio7373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!
    🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

  • @discoveringnorthpakistan562
    @discoveringnorthpakistan562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What material is applied on the outer walls and roof I what is this white material?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is cotton cloth and latex house paint. Sometimes called poor man’s fiberglass

    • @discoveringnorthpakistan562
      @discoveringnorthpakistan562 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335 oh ic thank you very much sir with salute for the kind information.

  • @UnderdogCabin
    @UnderdogCabin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, you did a great job!

  • @lloydzehr3735
    @lloydzehr3735 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice work!

  • @martinwatters8386
    @martinwatters8386 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUTSTANDING very nice,

  • @luiscruz1631
    @luiscruz1631 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did that cost

  • @matty4z
    @matty4z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    how did you make the curved wood frame for the front? (right side 1:50)

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matty4z thanks for watching. I bent the exterior 1/8 plywood and drew the curve on another piece of plywood then cut it out for a pattern. All the small blocks of wood were cut on a band saw

    • @matty4z
      @matty4z 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertcox2335ah ok I thought it was from 1 piece at first , also how or
      where does it connect to the ute/truck? bolts on side rails or in the floor?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The truck bed already had tie down loops I used a turnbuckle on all for corners. You can see the back two in one of the last photos of the video. There are other videos of the camper on my channel

  • @komerwest5872
    @komerwest5872 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. Just what I need to go into the back of my 97 Ram 4X4

  • @GDHoneyAcresandCraftWork
    @GDHoneyAcresandCraftWork 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a vid or plans on the two lifts you made? Great vid and I'm planning on building something very similar. I just don't see spending $400 per jack. Thank you!

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for commenting. The wood jacks didn’t work well. There was a lot of friction on the poles so much that one of the cheap winches I bought broke the first time I used them very scary. Then I bought better winches and added counter weights then they worked alright but you really need 3 so the camper doesn’t rock front to back. I ended up spending $150 and a lot of time on the homemade jacks and was stressed out every time I used them. So I bought 3 Rieco tripod camper jacks you can see them in use in my cruzing the coast video. They were less than 200 apiece and well worth it in time saving and peace of mind.

  • @socaloutdoors7355
    @socaloutdoors7355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!

  • @plymouthsmith7948
    @plymouthsmith7948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice!!

  • @aladrasullivan9018
    @aladrasullivan9018 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is that,like a 4ft bed?😂

  • @MrEbrahim019
    @MrEbrahim019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This makes wanna sell my car and buy a pickup truck just to do this!!!

  • @98kzew-dallasftworth58
    @98kzew-dallasftworth58 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. I still don't understand putting a tiny camper on a 4 door truck.

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for viewing. The camper is big enough for short trips (a week or so) and the 4x4 will go places a motor home won’t. With back seats folded there is lots of storage in the cab. Take a look at the walk thru video on my channel.

  • @stevenjustice7409
    @stevenjustice7409 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the longest trip youve taken this on? How did it do at highway speed?

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The longest trip we have taken was about 1000 miles total round trip. The truck drives about the same with or without the camper. In a strong wind gusts

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can feel strong gusts but not bad. I intentionally kept the weight low and built the roof light (you definitely cannot walk on this roof) the center of gravity is well forward of the rear axel. The weight of the camper only sets the rear of the truck down 1 inch. I know it looks like a lot of space above the front tire but the truck has a 6 inch lift kit on the front (only 3 inch on rear. Go figure, that’s the way it was when I got it).

  • @joefisher4630
    @joefisher4630 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done.

  • @George_us
    @George_us 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob, What was the cost of the materials? Thanks in advance for the reply and posting your video...

    • @robertcox2335
      @robertcox2335  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My wife says $1602.99 The windows, mattress and sink came out of a junk 80s motor home and were free. Most every thing else came from Home Depot

  • @travisland8465
    @travisland8465 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job

  • @charlescummings320
    @charlescummings320 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a six foot bed . And how do I get one .

  • @kennethhuff7158
    @kennethhuff7158 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job ,I would have got another foot or so and extended it at least to the windshield, looks good, you know wood.

  • @akwolf1434
    @akwolf1434 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Needs turnbuckles to keep it attached to the truck. Happen to take a sharp turn/corner to fast and that's gonna flip right out of the back.

  • @johnphillips5310
    @johnphillips5310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the weight on it?

  • @pipeliner345
    @pipeliner345 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very slick!!!