Home made wooden camper shell
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This shell took me roughly a few months and is constructed entirely of lumber. The biggest time constraint is planning! Storage, material cost, accessibility and schematics are all easily overlooked so plan ahead the best you can or just solve it as you go like I did.
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The doors - riders on the storm
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I AM a carpenter by trade and I could come up with some critiques, but ill just say, its totally strong enough, the workmanship is great, its unique and it looks killer! What more could you want! Great job!
Well said.
When I build my first one, I will absolutely welcome critiques. That is how you learn. By listening to professionals in the trade.
@Slippery Storm Why? what exactly can he or anyone say, this is a SUBJECTIVE thing, the guy built it and it functions as he designed it to.. If he was building it for you and you want to critique than by all means there are Literally thousands of ways to make these things the ONLY thing it needs to do is be safe not to come enough while going down the road.. If the guy asks for critique than by all means have at it.. but cmon "A reasonable person" really lol
@@TM-bd7nf professionals will tell you dont do it because you are taking work away from them there is ONE WAY to do ANYTHING, weather its build an engine a topper or house.. The RIGHT WAY and the thing that determines this is safety reliability.. once i build it I dont need someone saying "I would have done this or i would have done that.. I have been doing my own things for 40 plus yrs lol so i guess in not a reasonable person
Critique it for my sake. I love the way it LOOKS but think it could be built better in HIND SIGHT. I'm planning on building one for the top of my utility trailer and this design looks great but I'm stuck on methodology
You had stated that you are not a carpenter. This video proves you are a very good carpenter. Excellent build! A+
That's actually one of the best ones I have seen. I'd put it in my list of the top ten.. awesome job.
"I did not heed my father's advise"!!!
????? Yeah! Unfortunately that's the way it goes! Some of our hardest lesson in life, have to be learned the hard way to get the point!
Enjoy your build😁
One of the most attractive and individual campers I've ever seen!
By doing this you will have learnt quite a bit, mostly about yourself.
Good job young man, it's nice to see that the younger generation working on projects like this , thank you for your video !
You people whining about weight bother to listen to the young man when he said the topper was around 300 pounds? Most fiberglass toppers are close to 200. That truck will handle it just fine. Excellent job, Ayrton! Nice looking as well as a great place to spend some time in out in the woods.
That's what I was thinking about the weight. I was wondering how the wood frame would hold up from the vibration of driving. This build is perfect for my needs.
Thank you for the support brotha! I show how I lift the camper (by hand and via jacks) in a new video of mine. But I talk about the handling of my truck in my most recent video, cheers!
I mention your concerns in my new video
Awesome build! A small security thing to think about is your hinges at the top of the door could be unscrewed quickly.
Did you pierce the aluminum top with screws? Or just glue it on?
Nice looking cap.
I talked about this in my new video, but used both
I personally think it looks sweet and considering I built mine with a standard height truck cap, I am jealous of your head space. But making and using your own capper is a blast at camp after you personalize the inside for your needs. Kudos
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! For a non-carpenter, you're a pretty good one! The ONLY THING that I would recommend is to add some drainage holes on top so H2O doesn't pool up & damage the wood. Great job
Thank you, I had done this but forgot to mention it, however it’s shown in my new video. Cheers!
I've spent months looking for just this very buildout. It looks great. Bravo!
I generally like this build but it really does seem like a water trap, that is going to cause problems eventually. If nothing else, the trim pieces around the bottom could be rounded off, or angled, to shed water downward, and some drain holes added in the trim around the top to allow the water to drain down to the rounded/angled trim at the bottom. As it is water is just going to sit in several places and will eventually win in seeping in somewhere, no matter how well sealed the joints are. Especially true, if this is going to be used in the winter in freezing weather. It is a really great start, though. Kudos.
I talk about the water in my new video
Amazing. Great explanations and direct to the point. Tasteful choice of color and material.
Good job ! I liked the burned look on the inside before it was finished ,wonder how that would have look throughout :)
I never imagined building my own truck cap. Fantastic. You should be proud of your work. I know I’d be sitting in my garage staring at that all day admiring my work if I built it. Great job. Inspirational.
Glad to hear!
Only had a quick glimpse but it looked like the roof would pond rainwater.
David Sodman
Yup, water will definitely pool on top....
He could have obtained the same appearance and had a slightly bowed roof and then epoxied it (and even fiberglassed it if he really wanted to go the extra mile) and there would be no water damage to it in ten years outside in a rain forest.....
I love the look, similar to a project I had in mind...
I addressed this in my new video
Great ideas, check the new video to see how it was built and I forgot to mention in this video
Nice job man! Great to see other craftsmen out there still getting it done..
should work fine, did you have a total cost of materials used and the jacks you bought to lift the unit?
My new videos address your comment
I have a 02 3/4 ton Dodge diesel long bed and I really want to do something like this. Right now I have a extra tall fiberglass canopy but it is made for the 1st gen bed which is a bit different sized than mine. Seal leaks between canopy and truck and I just can't get it to stop no matter the material or how tight my clamps. Next summer I build one similar to yours. Looks great.
Saw a video where someone used a garage door bottom seal between the cap and rails. Seemed like reasonable solution to me.
Brother, I love the build and it came out very nice! However, I have to tell ya… the overhang over the tailgate is a bit pointless in stopping thieves. I could get into that thing with a $5 harbor freight recep saw in under 60 seconds lol 😂 other than that, I can’t say a damned thing bad! It’s awesome!
Pretty damn cool! Very " non traditional " and unique. Probably weighing quite a lot, but very cool, nonetheless!
I talk more about this in future videos
Did I hear Riders on the Storm by The Doors playing in the background....great song from a great band...oh and btw nice build for "not a carpenter"
“Gotta Love Your Man...” Jim Morrison’s DOORS is a Great background music choice
I’m not a carpenter either but I’m pretty sure mine would look like something the Beverly Hillbillies might travel in! Great job, impressed for sure.
As the son of carpenters and having experience myself the framing of the camper looked good a few more layers of materials than would typically be used. That being said the over all result looks nice especially for someone not used to building with wood. Nice job
Thank you for the insight, much appreciated!
That’s pretty badass. Nice MGM Taco. The best part is , it’s the work you put into it and it looks great IMO.
That is beautiful, well thought out and still very lightweight...if it ever gets leaky from expansion mebbe you could fiberglass it over...
Good job. Im a carpenter bye trade. You inspired me to do one myself for my truck. I love the burn interior. Great job again.
Thank you, I accomplished what I set out to do then! Best of luck!
Well done. Any estimate on what it weighs and what it cost in materials?
I talk about it in my new videos
Fabulous truck topper man! Great water proofing, wood working and hardware choices! Y’all are Very talented
Very nice. Been thinking of something like this for myself.
In a future update it would be nice to know actual weight and build cost. I'd also like to see your process for loading and unloading.
I've rarely seen a job that didn't have some small imperfections. Well done and remember, not everyone will like it but you didn't build it for them. Hope you enjoy it for a long time.
I talk more about this in my new videos
I dig it. I personally wouldn’t throw it on my truck but I really appreciate the creativity! Great job!
I love watching diy truck toppers!
I have found that not heeding my father's advice has always led to a significant part of my learning as well, ha-ha!
The doors in the back ground.
Very very creative I love it that's beautiful I wonder if you could do the same thing with metal materials the same way that would be a hell of a video I love it keep up the good work
Check out a 3 sheet plywood boat desin called a Puddle Duck Racer. Flipped over it could easily be a camper shell. And it is waterproof being a boat. It is also verry light.
Great idea !
Do you love your Tacoma? I'm trying to decide between that and a 4Runner.
Justin Thyme take the Tacoma
Absolutely love my taco! Bullet proof
Considering the cost of a truck campers has gone crazy this is a pretty cost effective way to stay cozy when your camping . Nicely done
Yes, they are thousands of dollars for materials that look like they cost a few hundred.
The only thing I might do differently is glaze the back window from rain / snow. but it does look good 👍👍🇺🇸
Not a bad idea! I don’t see much of that so I didn’t bother
Fantastic work. Any one would be proud to claim that job. Good work. Don't let anyone sell your skills short.
Looks good. The roof pooling is a legit comment. Live and learn. The top is real unique and nicely built. Got a feeling this won't be the only one build. New ideas and wants will prevail. Where in ca are you roughly?
I talk address this topic in my new video
fantastic job for winging it. very well thought out.
Nice 👌 job bud like it very much keep it up I like to see more 👍
Well i am a carpenter and i think you did a great job and im proud of you.
Thank you, means a lot from someone in your trade.
who is that hunk in the reflection????
awsome build brother! always nice to see some one just going for it and coming out on top! be mindful of the fact you might want to wire a brake light in to the top back of the cap like the back of your truck cab, that might get you stopped. travel safe!
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Really nice job; your video steps are excellent and are easy to follow when others want to build theirs. Have a great day:-)
Looks sweet, but it would be more spacious if you built the camper shell a little higher by a few CM's and over the roof
Thank you, I explain in my other video why I choose this height
Nice work! Only 300 lbs? Did you weight it? Seems heavier. I like the overall look and design. Insulated is so nice. Consider installing a heater that runs off the engine antifreeze like the ones in the rear of vans. Much safer and when you arrive it's preheated. Heat will retain most of the night with that insulation. I do this with my camper van.
Great idea with the heater! So far it’s been surprisingly warm in there, not much camping done in the snow though. I address the weight in a new video coming soon
How often do you need to tent the car for termite? 😁
Nice job!
Nice job ... I just finished mine in my Ram ..
I certainly have a comment...... Nice job!!
Right on good work 👍🏼
& I’m a new Subscriber , looking forward to see the rest 😁👍🏼
Thank you! Hopefully I can continue to entertain
Great job the camper shell looks awesome great video 👍😎🙏
Nice build.. a bit overbuilt for my taste, but It wasn't built for me 😉
I've been looking for some kind of camper or extended cap to put on a half ton p/u. I've been thinking about building something but this is really the only vid I've seen of someone doing it, you've given me some food for thought, thanks for posting. I'm leaning heavier to the build something.
I love it looks great I would put that on my Tacoma. Cool camper. Great job 👏
Very nice
Outstanding and beautiful build, great job!
Very nice build, and we'll presented and explained during your video, measurements will vary from truck to truck depending on the make, model, and overall size of the bed itself, so don't sweat posting measurements - anybody capable of using a tape measure or even a "yard stick" will be able to figure out what they need and make their cuts accordingly besides if they have the tools to build this that should also mean they have a degree of ability to do so as well.
Nice selection for the wood and the only thing different I would/might do is to rip the wood in half, to leave them at approximately 1/4" thick, and then seal BOTH sides for better moisture protection, same with the plywood, sealing it that is, but you can also reduce the weight by boring numerous large 3" holes which can reduce the weight of the plywood by 20% and more since as several people have mentioned th weight factor.
One More thing, re the weight factor, a few 3/16" to 1/4" cuts along the bottom of the top rear 2 x 3 will help drain any water, etc., just remember to seal/protect those areas too.
Thank you for sharing, and hopefully this may be on my list to build for a "winter" project, for my Silverado.
Thank you for the great insight! Much appreciated
a good looking cap in both design and build I know you used Silicone to seal but another good way would had been using Epoxy resin and a fiberglass cloth like they use in Wooden boat builds often called the West Sysystem because West Epoxy was what made that system popular originally these days many others have entered the Epoxy world and are less costly like Total Boat and some others the combination of the r Epoxy and the cloth not only makes a waterproof surface it also provides strength and some abrasion resistance as well similar to a fiberglass and resin mixture they use to make a fiberglass shell or boat
Great idea!
I love it. Great work but just don't like that it's on a newer truck lol This kinda looks like it should belong on a pre 90s trucks.
Wish I had an old ‘53 Apache to throw it on! Lol
very nice. you should post up another video showing your camping setup when you're out on a trip some time.
Great minds think alike sir! Just posted a new video and will definitely add some of my trips, cheers!
Different. Very nicely executed: both the build and the video. Gave a thumbs up. Good luck with your adventures! Other comments (re draining the runoff) I must agree.
I address this in my new video but thank you!
Hey man was wondering if you would be interested in possibly selling it?
Eventually I’ll sell it, but not for another year or two
That is a nice looking shell hope you get a lot of years of use out of it but I’m concerned about the swimming pool you made on top of it I hope that does not leak and ruin your efforts
I address this concern in my new video
Absolutely beautiful job. It looks great.
Beautiful Trunkated Pyramid!
Great build and well done. A bit on the heavy side but, it works. Again, well done.
It’s beautiful bro! I’d recommend to anyone when doing exterior trim, try to always make the TOP horizontal pieces run the full length with the vertical pieces capped off by the top trim, than run the sides all the way down with the bottom trim framed in by the sides... this is for water drainage
Thank you for the insight
Thank you homie I’m building a custom truck bed camper top right now myself and that is something I had no idea about
looks great, but does that roof pool water when it rains ??? looks awesome tho
Thank you! And no, I show this in my new video
Good job man! You have inspired me to make something similar now. I have a 73 Ford Bronco and I only have a bikini top for it. I'm gonna take a stab at making a wooden hard top for it now!
Job accomplished then! Good luck brotha
Beautiful job, nice looking design. I was going to do this too until I calculated the max gross weight rating on my 1/2 ton truck. Bed payload is pretty minimal. Unfortunately weight is probably an issue, depending on the payload of the truck by the time you finish the inside bed, add gear etc, you may be overloaded.
I talk about this in my new video, but the sumo springs really help
I am curious, 3 years later how did this work out? What would you have done differently if you could do it again? Did it remain waterproof? etc.. Nice work!
Came out really nice looking on the outside... 👍👍
I like it you did. Great Building it , Can't wait to see what all you do to make camp'able and Comfortable I know it's good to rough " ale 😇🙄😊" like to see more 😆😊🇮🇱
New video posted
the design should have eliminated the tailgate, and had full barn doors for easy access// also the roof has a potential resovoir - that you could use to collect raiin water if you had a hose drain for off grid boondocking
Some great ideas, but I planned to tow a trailer at the same time as camping so that idea wouldn’t work for me
Very nice build! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
You the man I'm building one , how long has it sat out in the rain and hasn't leaked yet has it been 2 years please comment back
I store it inside, and I’ve added weather stripping around the bottom edge. So far nothing has leaked for me while it’s on
@@fathertime241 thank you , Merry Christmas
A good simple design. Thanks for doing that. I am just starting to investigate the possibilities of building my own topper. Excellent job!
Best of luck sir! Possibilities are dependent on your desires
Looks Cool Unique
Nothing wrong with one of a kind!!!!..
I’m about to start building my first DIY truck camper. How has it held up to this point. You did a great job.
HEY. Great job. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Nice work. It looks great. Yes you are a Carpenter 👍
You did a great job on the camper and the video! Really great!!!
Nice job, You could of used poor mans fiberglass for roof.
Very creative. Nice job
Hey dude I want to let you know that you did an awesome job bro! I'm A General Contractor For TOO Many Years Now! Lmfao But My Passion Is Carpentry & I'm Abpve All I'm That But Happen To Do All Other Phases.Professionally ~ I Think You Did A Killer Job On The Build and To Day You're Not A Carpenter Is BS! NONE Of Us Could Walk Until We Tried Right!? I Mentoer People On My S@#% & That's The 1st Thing I Say! I Didn't Know How To Surf Or Skate Etc Etc. UNTIL I Tried! Now I'm 55 Do Anything & Everything I Can Believe Me Bro!!! Takes Balls, STUDYING ALL DIFFERENT LUMBER In This World & Self Confidence To Be A Master Carpenter & Great At It!!! I'm Sure You Pops Gave You Tips But YOU Did It My Brother! Do Me A Favor Since We Can Tell You're Smart ~ Search Electrical Transfors For Your Rig! Soon As You Qonquer That Everything Is Easy (With Passion) Proud Of You Man!!!
This is so kool, great job!
Would look better on a older truck
Good job for starting from scratch with no prior experience!
Nice build. I'd hire ya!
Cool!! Nice first build.. good job dude
For not being a carpenter, you have done an excellent job, and given me some ideas. I'm planning to get an older, long-bed pickup, and may make my own top similar to yours. Only problem with this design is that it is very HEAVY. At one time I had an old truck with an aluminum shell, and by propping it up against the back fender, I could lift it up and on the bed by myself. Of course I was 34 then, now I'm twice that age. So I like the hydraulic lift idea.
I talk about the weight in my new video and show how I lift it in another video comping soon, not too bad. Best of luck on your build!
@@fathertime241 Thanks! Looking forward to seeing that. Subscribed.
Nice ! I thought the construction was a bit overkill, but won't criticize.
Great job !
Thank you, I address the overkill design in my new video actually
Are u using 2x4 or 2x3 to save weight plus they should be strong enough....I plan to use 2x4 base plates then 2x3 or 2x2 since siding will add rigidity. Also plan to use rubber membrane under plates and use 1/2" bolts on side rails and a few 3/8" on front to ensure its rock solid and water tight. Lastly, roof plan to use a 1 piece thin gage ss that wraps around sides 1.5", secured with ss screws and rubber washers. Also add roof vent. Love your design and rear door. Not only to lock, but a nice cool rainy night be nice to have open yet stay dry. Will use t&g outside, styro insulation and 1/4" plywood inside. Plan to put both a bulk head from cab to bed and side bulk head for lp line for indoor heat and generator leads in summer ( will frame for small a/c ahead) Anyone have comments? This seems like a fun project!
Very nice job and seeing the room inside makes me wish I hadn't baught a fiberglass shell for my Colorado this is really cool bud!
Never too late to start your own build and sell the glass once it’s complete
Nice build, can a full size dirt bike fit?
Maybe with the bars off, I can fit a mini though. I talk about it in my new video