Great build. I've looked at so many builds on youtube. I like this one the best for what I need and for balance. I am building 2 for my van. Almost finished.
So you said your material is 1x…but it sure looks like 2x4…?? ….have you found the wheel well to be enough support for that span?…what thickness is your top 7/16…1/2…3/4? Thanks.
I only have small leaks at the back glass in the corners where it meets up with the tailgate. But. There’s a good 1/8” gap on each side so it’s expected. Other than those areas I’ve had no leaks.
A single/ twin mattress is 38” wide. Two questions: 1) is 26” wide enough to sleep comfortably w/o falling off? 2) where do you buy non-standard memory foam mattresses?
For me it’s good enough to sleep on. Yeah, I’d rather have 38”, but I didn’t want to take up that much space. I bought a 30” wide piece of medium density foam and cut it down to 26” wide using an electric carving knife👍🏻
Looks like a good start, but I would make a small change, personally, with the bed frame part, I'd rather have drawers were the open spaces were, and put the lights on the upper part of the frame, but that's just me
I know you said dimensions are not important but I'm asking since I have a 2021 F150 short bed so I'd imagine our dimensions are more or less the same, and I also bought the Leer 180XL camper shell so I wanted an idea of how tall you made the bed because it looks like you still have quite a bit of room for camping/sleeping with the bed and shell.
I believe it’s right around 7” tall. Also, I bought a 5” foam mattress, and I still have about 1” of headroom when I sit on it (I’m 6’1”). But my advice would be to get no more than a 4” medium density foam pad. 5” is a bit overkill and wish I would have gone 3 or 4” thick.
There's physically no way the platform height is 7 inches. 2x3s are 2.5 inches tall when put on their side - that's 5 inches. The vertical supports look to be a solid 4.5 or 5. Plus 3/4 inch osb. Platform height can't have landed under 10 inches, more likely 12.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I’ve own two leer shells and really like them mine bed 5.5 too … been thinking about a build myself but not sure my bed be long enough to sleep comfortable… still thinking but like what you done… enjoy it
And the most useless video comment ever award goes to.... 🥁🥁 you. Geez, save those comments for a more appropriate video. How about commenting something relevant here, maybe giving Brian some feedback or even a simple thanks for sharing.
Can u morons keep your political bullshit out of every comment thread u got to ffs? Just deal with it, bitching about it at every turn ain't gonna get you free gas. Run for office if u wanna make changes. Goddamn.
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Nice build! Great shop set up too!!
Thanks Matt👍🏻
The workshop is fantastic!
Thanks👍🏻
I second the workshop!
Thank you 👍🏻
Nice job man good job can't wait to see it when you have the camper on it
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Great build. I've looked at so many builds on youtube. I like this one the best for what I need and for balance. I am building 2 for my van. Almost finished.
Thanks👍🏻👍🏻
Getting ready to start my build for my 2019 Short Box F150 this week. Good times!
Awesome👍🏻good luck!
I like the Bed. I'm from brazil and like to see ideas from USA. Congratulations!
Thanks👍🏻
Nice platform. Hopefully the cap comes in quicker than the 3 month estimate. I’m sure you’ll be at the window waiting for the UPS guy.
I’m hoping it WILL only be 3 months. The way things are now with supply chain who knows🤷🏻♂️!???
Excellent job
Thanks👍🏻
Good job I am thinking of building a truck camper thanks
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Cool build, i have about 5% of those tools you used but ill give it a go
lol, you dont need 95% of my tools to build this. you got this!
👍 good job
Thanks👍🏻
5 below sells a "Yoga Pad" that is very similar to what you used on top of that platform that is $5.
Thanks for the tip👍🏻
Very good 👍
Thanks!
So you said your material is 1x…but it sure looks like 2x4…?? ….have you found the wheel well to be enough support for that span?…what thickness is your top 7/16…1/2…3/4? Thanks.
That was my mistake. The frame is 2x3, and the top is 3/4” OSB, so plenty strong enough.
What jig do you use for the perfect drill holes, and is that clamp specially made to hold the board in place while screwing?
It was a “Kreg K5” unit. And the clamp is specially designed to fit inside the pocket holes the Kreg jig makes, also made by Kreg.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors thank you so much I need to pick one up, I typically just toenail nails or screws, this would be much better
No problem! The Kreg jigs are fantastic. You’ll find hundreds of uses for pocket hole joints after you get one.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I’ve seen them before but never have bought one but I shall now thanks!
How’s that cover hold up against heavy rain? I install these a lot and always wonder if they leak after a year
I only have small leaks at the back glass in the corners where it meets up with the tailgate. But. There’s a good 1/8” gap on each side so it’s expected. Other than those areas I’ve had no leaks.
A single/ twin mattress is 38” wide. Two questions: 1) is 26” wide enough to sleep comfortably w/o falling off? 2) where do you buy non-standard memory foam mattresses?
For me it’s good enough to sleep on. Yeah, I’d rather have 38”, but I didn’t want to take up that much space. I bought a 30” wide piece of medium density foam and cut it down to 26” wide using an electric carving knife👍🏻
Thanks for your reply! I like your content
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Nice bed build.
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Wish i had the motivation and energy to do this
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good job buddy ;)
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How did you keep it from moving? Is it attached to the pickup bed somehow?
Friction basically. It does slide around if you apply enough force, but otherwise it stays out pretty well.
Looks like a good start, but I would make a small change, personally, with the bed frame part, I'd rather have drawers were the open spaces were, and put the lights on the upper part of the frame, but that's just me
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hello, nice how did you put the carpet? didn't you make a movie? thanks sorry I'm italian.
It is a bed liner from “BedRug”. I have a video on my channel showing the installation.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I'm looking for it thanks 🙏
I hear with foam, you should drill ven't holes on the platform to prevent mold.
Indeed. I do plan on doing that once I get the foam. Thanks!
I have a dodge dually 8' bed. Do you have a materials list available.
No, not really. My bed took approx (4) 2x3x8’s and a sheet of 3/4” OSB board I already had on hand.
What are the dimensions of the bed frame?
How tall is that Camper bed without the pad?
I know you said dimensions are not important but I'm asking since I have a 2021 F150 short bed so I'd imagine our dimensions are more or less the same, and I also bought the Leer 180XL camper shell so I wanted an idea of how tall you made the bed because it looks like you still have quite a bit of room for camping/sleeping with the bed and shell.
I believe it’s right around 7” tall. Also, I bought a 5” foam mattress, and I still have about 1” of headroom when I sit on it (I’m 6’1”). But my advice would be to get no more than a 4” medium density foam pad. 5” is a bit overkill and wish I would have gone 3 or 4” thick.
How tall did you make your platform?
It’s about 7”. Just tall enough to get over the wheel well
I guess the 5.5’ bed is a little different than the 6.5’. Because when measuring mine, my wheel well is a little over 9”
There's physically no way the platform height is 7 inches. 2x3s are 2.5 inches tall when put on their side - that's 5 inches. The vertical supports look to be a solid 4.5 or 5. Plus 3/4 inch osb. Platform height can't have landed under 10 inches, more likely 12.
Hey on camera the frame looks like 2×4 boards just saying
They are 2x3’s👍🏻
How much did your camper cost if I may ask?
Just the camper shell?
@@BrianWatersOutdoors yes
What’s the length of truck bed?
5.5
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I’ve own two leer shells and really like them mine bed 5.5 too … been thinking about a build myself but not sure my bed be long enough to sleep comfortable… still thinking but like what you done… enjoy it
Thanks Wayne👍🏻
🫡 thanksssssss
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What is the width measurement?
26” wide
What's the width?
26”
2 x 3’s. NOT 1 x 3’s
Yes- I realize that. Misspoke and didn’t feel like redoing the video after I wrapped it up. 👍🏻
Thanks Joe Biden for the high fuel and lumber prices, just to name a couple. Build back better, right?
Build back better….. absolute joke
He's not the first to do it to us, and won't be the last
And the most useless video comment ever award goes to.... 🥁🥁 you. Geez, save those comments for a more appropriate video. How about commenting something relevant here, maybe giving Brian some feedback or even a simple thanks for sharing.
Can u morons keep your political bullshit out of every comment thread u got to ffs? Just deal with it, bitching about it at every turn ain't gonna get you free gas. Run for office if u wanna make changes. Goddamn.
How is it secured in place while traveling
The wood frame does not slide on the BedRug liner at all
where's you get the pocket hole system?
Can get the Kreg Jig anywhere. Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards….
@@BrianWatersOutdoors thanks you!