How Much Will This Camper Weigh? || Part Four
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- You asked in the comments; we answered in the video. When it's all said and done, we anticipate this new camper will weigh LESS than my old setup did. Obviously we won't have an exact number until we roll it onto a scale, but we're optimistic.
Another big question people have asked is how the Tacoma would be modified to handle the new camper. Fortunately those modifications were done prior to the Vagabond camper, so the truck is already ready - suspension wise. A few years ago the truck underwent the 63 swap - a custom job of relocating the leaf spring mounting points in order to fit full-size Chevy Silverado leaf springs underneath the Tacoma. This major modification handled the weight of the Vagabond, buildout, and rear bumper perfectly. Therefore I have zero doubts that my truck will mind the new camper one bit.
This episode was far more informational than transformational. A few things were added to the skeleton but nothing of "Wow" this time around. However, the frame is just about finished and then the fun work begins. Things are going to start ramping up!!
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You asked in the comments so we answered in the video. (Yes, we read them!) If you have any other questions at any time, feel free to ask.
As always, thank you for following along!
I think people really underestimate how big a full size truck actually is and what problems that can bring on the trail. I cant agree more with you choosing this build on the Tacoma platform. Im stoked for you and happy to watch this journey. Cheers!
IT'S GOING TO LOOK GOOD .
Hey, Girl, you go for it! Planning your dream for an overlanding vehicle/home...isn't easy. While most folks probably know much more about vehicle mods than I...I truly believe their comments are intended to insure you git what you want/intend. Watching you closely...will see you on the road after I retire...I am really looking forward to it! TCGB.
2nd gen for life!
Absolutely love this! I'm going full time in a Chevy Colorado soon. Looking at doing this same thing. Can't wait to see the finished product!
I have a 98 k1500 excab Silverado. Stock hgt, overload springs, coil over r., Bilstein f, 5.7, canopy, carpet kit, cargo rack, recovery, kit supplies, all I need for a 78y/o. One happy old man camper. Plus, k1500 crew cab, GMC Sierra K1500, and 2015 K1500 dbl cab, both Z71s. 98 way off road, newer ones....moving gear fron 98 to 2015 this spring.
There will always be nah sayers in any build. It sucks but unfortunately some people are just that way. You could have built it on a Unimog, Fuso or one of the other large 4wd platforms and you would have people complaining "that it's too big for trails" or "thats way overkill for one person" etc. You can't please everyone, nor should you try. It's Your truck set up for You, by You.
On that note, what a fantastic build design you guys came up with. I'm very excited for you and can't wait to see the final product. Thanks for bringing us along on the build. Mike
I love this build, I'm starting my 01 s10 SAS on 37s to do the same thing. Hope to see you on the trail someday
THIS BUILD IS GOING TO BE EPIC.
Thanks friend! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I can’t wait to see it all done!!
Rock on with your Tacoma! The new “trend” is full-size.😅
I am following closely as my 3rd Gen Tacoma will be getting a similar camper build. Great videos and great info!!!
Awesome progress being made. Love what you are doing and the Tacoma platform. Keep doing you girl. Cheers from Oregon.
Thanks Andrew. 💙
The build is looking awesome , can't wait to see more :)
Thanks Mike! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
You're making progress. Can't wait for the next one.
Thanks Bryan!
You do you! I wanted to just say, you do a really nice job editing your videos. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Thanks for following along!
Thanks for sharing the build! I can’t wait to see the final product. I may reach out to them and do exactly the same build on my 2015 TRD.
Thanks for watching Jeroen!
Very cool,hope it turns out great.Use as much insulation as possible,looking forward to seeing the final results
New subscribed, it will be fun to see where you go with this.
Great. build! Following to see where this goes. No question here about the Taco. It’s your truck, ‘Nuff said. My Gladiator has a very short bed so using it as living space presents challenges, but, it’s my truck and I make it work. Keep it up!
Thanks for the rad comment!
Forget the haters!! I think it’s gona work AWSOME and I really don’t think weight will be a huge issue!! Good luck and keep on keeping on!!! ❤
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Great video and badass set up!! Love to follow your progress. How do you insulate the floor?
Stay tuned! This will be answered in the upcoming episodes. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I love that you are doing it on your Tacoma. I wish I had kept my Dad’s 1995 Xcab and rebuilt the engine or swapped it to a diesel and built it up.
So can Dan and the crew build something like yours (or exactly like) on a 3rd Gen Access Cab?
Of course they could. Just be sure to plan on leaving the vehicle for a few months.
congrations on your build well done . I just stumbled on your channel and build series can you tell me what thickness of aluminum frame tubing you used and did you use a mixture of aluminum composite for exterior or just aluminum
You go girl. I have a 2010 extended cab Tacoma I am building and was planning on doing a flat bed wedge camper. Love what you are doing hope you don't mind me using some of your ideas. Question are you going to have a center drawer like the Aussies?
Center drawer off the back of the flatbed? We're not sure yet. Depends on the spare tire situation.
If it's adequate n right sized for your needs and goes where you want who cares I for 1 love your build I get why your making concessions for what your plan a are as I'm homeless and certain creature comforts are handy esp when it's a small home thank you for sharing don't let them get to you each to their own if it's legal go for it !!!!
I hear you on people asking why you're doing it to a Tacoma. I bought a 2nd gen reg cab to build up. You think it's bad when the full size crowd questions why you're doing that to a DCSB Taco, I get asked the same question by people WITH built up DC and AC Tacoma's. It's all about wants and needs. I wanted the shortest WB Tacoma and a 6' bed. My kids are out of the house and my wife is done with wheeling and camping. It's just me and the dog. I don't need much interior space. You live out of yours, I get it, you need the space. Mine is just a toy and only gets used for adventures. If it's what you like and want, and it fits your needs, then why not? Thank you for the update.
This is what I wanna do to my tacoma.
Why a Tacoma? Why not a Tacoma? Now that I know what type of suspension you have for the camper it makes total sense. The weight is not an issue at all.
I can't wait to see it done. Just in time for Spring time. :)
Would like to see a trail comparison between this bitchin taco and a power wagon with a 4 wheel camper strapped on it when its all done.
Love the design and have been thinking about doing something similar. What wall thickness is the aluminum frame?
Hey may look up espar heaters they make gas fired heater that way you can tap into your truck supply rather carry 2 different tank.
I've heard mostly negative things about Espars. For that high of cost and the issues they have, I'm sticking with diesel. They're consistent, reliable and I never had issues with my first diesel heater.
Aloha from Honolulu
Yay first.
🙌🏻🙌🏻
Will this new mod throw off your tune? I always heard if your are going to build and tune it, build first then get the tune done...
I just stumbled across your channel and build series. I'm presently researching to do a similar build on a Toyota Dyna LY161 dual cab 4x4. It has a similar 6ft tray. Do u have a drawing plan with dimensions for this build you can share?
Could you tell what was the crossection size of main aluminum framing ? Something like 2x1 inch with 0.078inch thick walls ?
And what was the siz of intermediate connections?
Dont listen to everybody listen to your thoughts this is your build not theirs. This is your home
I didn't know you needed a passport to go to Idaho.
Wasn't grabbed.
Your truck should be fine. But for people wanting a giant truck camper talk to the manufacturer to confirm the capabilities of your truck configuration. I have seen horror stories about people who bend their frame of a 1 ton truck because their camper is to heavy. Those Toyota trucks can do alot with the right upgrades.
Did you figure out what was wrong with the fuel pump?
Yep, answered that in Part Three.
Hi there👋im new to your channel where is episode five six seven are the rest not numbers ????😞😞
The build continues if you watch the episodes in chronological order. The titles are just named differently.
Wow, 10minutes of talk and nothing was answered in regards to weight. Whatever is built, just hope you are safe. Your individual truck was engineered for a certain performance profile. You changed a bunch of things and I heard no specifics so that just says people are winging it and hoping for the best.
You rear axle has a max rating. Your leaf springs have ratings. Your coil springs have ratings. shocks have dampening profile, tires....so on and so on. All those things matter and winging it is not engineering it. Just be safe, assume nothing, test slowly & safely. You can keep your vehicle, just know the limits of each component.
Your video just shows you are just guessing and best wishes with the new build.
That camper looks to be too heavily built, you could have welded it out of 90 degree 2"x2" angle aluminum and still been exceptionally strong, there was no need for square tube throughout. You could have saved more thank half the weight of the current camper frame using extruded angle. A camper framed out of aluminum angle then can have drop in pieces of insulating foam core composite skin panels for the walls, which are super strong, ridged, heavily insulative, and lightweight. The lighter you make the camper the more weight you can a lot to other items, bigger battery bank, more solar, larger fresh water tank, slightly larger fridge, etc. The other issue I noticed is that the frame of the camper is a thermal bridge from the exterior to the interior, skins or thin paneling will not stop heat or cold from moving through the alum from outside to inside. If you are in an accident and your Yoda is found to be over the GVWR you may be deemed at fault if you could not stop in time or avoid the other vehicle in time. There is a YT channel called 'Everlanders' where Jason built his own aluminum and composite panel overland camper if you want to see what I mentioned. Good luck :)