I love your camper, you may never see this,😢 but I have a 20’ OR Tacoma , what do you think about doing opposite of your roof, I can best describe as opposite of yours shaped kinda like a mushroom 🍄🟫 if you look at the back of truck that’s the way the roof would look? Would it work, you think? Great great build! ✌️
Awesome dude! I'll be passing by you guys in the truck house on my way south from Alaska heading to the lower 48 for some work late this summer, maybe cya on the road:)
18 sec into this your putting on chains. I just tapped on this to see the rig and right off the top your doing it right the way you should do it.. I build the ice road on the foothills of the BC Alberta Access in the north in winter. Imagine a monster truck with chains but a water truck, 5 ton. This is the most fun you can have at a job.. It was fun you drive around doing snow fills, ice bridges, hill climbing, going down crazy hills for the first time that year trying not to crash.. lol And if you did you had a crew that would help fix it so you could go out again. Crazy it was like I had my own pit crew.. lol Camp life at it's best to.. Hope to see on the road someday.. Take care be safe God bless
You have good ideas on your camper build , thanks for sharing them !! I have worked out of and lived in my campers for years ...skiing , fishing , riding etc ....I built racks for all my campers and I don't bolt them on top of roof but instead on the sides . That way no problems ever with leaks . I run a Thule cargo pod for my skis up On rack and a solar panel . On one camper I installed a 1930 something wood burner pot belly stove too ... They work great 👍!! Ok have a fun season and be safe .... Just got 4 ft. Of snow here in the sierras ....!!
I love the wood stove thats what you need if you live in cold country and the scenery outside will be nice to see while the chimney is blowing smoke. Please have a video where your camper is a background while the chimney is blowing smoke outside, it would be a fantastic scenery.
great job Mount the fire extinguisher next to your bed so as soon as you stand up coming out of bed you have access to the fire extinguisher and hopefullyyou'll never have to use this option but if you have to jump out the window in the kitchen I hope it's big enough for you and how to get out enjoy all of the days of your life God bless
Thank you!! thats a good idea for the extinguisher. And yes i can pop the side windows out if i do need to escape out the sides. Thanks for your concern!! Thanks for the kind wishes, God Speed!!
When it comes time to get a new battery, there are new types that can safely be drawn down to zero, no damage to battery. I don’t remember the type, but remember that Battle Born solar sells them in Nevada… If you get tired of looking at the insulation, go to a fabric shop and look around for a cloth you wouldn’t mind looking at, then staple it in place. You’ll still be able to use the roof and walls as a cork board as well… Great build, great video!
Totally right! To be honest I hardly even need the battery I have because I don’t use that much power. The battle born’s and other lithium’s are great because of low weight, drawing it down to zero power, and life expectancy, however they are quite expensive and they cannot be charged in extremely low temperatures. The one advantage for me with an AGM battery is I can draw from it and charge it in -20 degree Celsius (which is common in our Canadian winters)
Nothing in this world is perfect, but your camper is pretty awesome. I'm planning on building a camper on my '93 Bronco. Not sure if I'm going to use the factory fiberglass top as the base, because mounting points are complicated. Bed mounting points and open cab mounting points.
just got a short bed taco and have switched to a work schedule where I have 2-3 months off each year. Hoping to do something like this for my next off-season!
This is exactly what I was looking for! I'm having a hard time deciding where to start with a short bed (I also dont have 4x4) with it being light enough for my little truck to support a build.
Glad you found the videos! It's really hard with the short beds, and there is not many campers out there. If you're building one I definitely recommend keep it small and lightweight. You won't be mad about it in the end!
Closed cell spray foam is structural , so minimize frame, skin with alum if possible (especially roof, single sheet) then spray foam from commercial insulator (dont take a chance on a mis- mixing) 1x3 pine furring straps can work well. Also consider skinning thin plywood sides with fiberglass. .
Good job man! Sweet build, nice work on keeping the weight down. You're your harshest critic. Most of those imperfections you notice will never be noticed by others.
FYI (love the vids) tire chains on only the rear will have your front skating off camber as front lock well before rears. I ALWAYS use 4 of either cables or chains
Okay great thanks for the comment! I put 2 on the back because I was climbing a hill for 14 Km’s in 4 wheel drive low (under 20 km/h) I put them in the back because that is where all the weight is with the camper. If I put one on the front and one on the back (diagonally) will that work? Or both on the front?
Glad you enjoyed!! I use public washrooms such as rest stops, McDonald’s or nature 😂. As for showering I have a portable shower bag for summer, or sometimes I’ll pay for a drop in at a public pool to hot tub and shower 😅
Very nicely done, I can tell you are very proud of your camper, as you should be. You did a great job on the build and you built it yourself. There's nothing more satisfying then to have something you love, That you built with your own hands. It makes it all even nicer unique custom to you. I bet it means more to you then if you bought it new. Its a great feeling to build something that give you so much enjoyment and that others want and think its great too. You should be very proud you did a great job... I really like it, its very cozy and comfy looking... 😊👏👏👍🏻👍🏻
Great use of the space! Like your layout👍 The wood burning stove🔥: perfect heat source!! Ideal set up for ski/ Camping!! Haven’t seen your fire extinguisher? I think your accommodations are fantastic! 👍 nice job! B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Hey Barry! Thanks for the comment! The wood-stove is the best! I keep my fire extinguisher underneath the sink. Winter camper is the best! Cheers!! 🇨🇦🍁
Nice Rig. Strong work. I especially appreciated your encouragement that you offered at the beginning of the video - Very kind. I needed to hear that. On another note, I have had problems with moisture accumulating beneath my mattress in my rig- the solution? HYPERVENT - its a plastic comb-like stuff that you put underneath yer mattress and it enables air to circulate under there, thus preventing moisture and subsequent mold probs. The stuff is pretty dreamy.
Glad you enjoyed! Sorry for the late response. That stuff sounds awesome. is the honeycomb material heavy? I have standard bed slats under my bed which do the trick but are heavy...
Awesome! I'm currently looking for ideas for my Tacoma too. Nice to see a lightweight DIY build. Maybe you could paint or burn in N, E, S, W on the sink cover to distinguish the correct placement and fit in with a travel theme haha.
Awesome good luck with your build! if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Thats actually not a bad idea! maybe I'll burn in an arrow or something haha
Some ambos have fiberglass interior cabinets which can be sourced in scrap yards. I am tearing one apart currently (2014) thag had fiber and not 3/4" ply....WAY lighter.
Love the camper. Especially the wood stove! Painting the foam insulation white would had made the camper brighter inside...What is the payload of that little Tacoma? That camper looks a bit heavy for it. What is the actual weight of your camper?? Any problems driving up elevation with that heavy load? I really love how much width & height you have on your bed! Outstanding!
That wood stove is so cool. That’s going to be the main thing I put in my camper. My frame will be square aluminum tube with cranking jacks. Expensive bu worth it. Nice job my friend. God Bless and enjoy 👍🙏
I absolutely love your build! Very well done, great job. I've been building my own the last few weeks and have taken a lot of inspiration and ideas from you. I'm also building mine for a snowboarding focus camper in Washington state. I'm going with a diesel heater. I'm wondering if 2inch insulation foam is enough for cold nights? And do you get much cold air coming from the seams where they meet the 2x4s? Thanks man, love your videos!!
Thank you so much I appreciate your kind words. I'm so happy i could provide some inspiration for your build.. I personally find 2 inch foam to be great, if you are insulating it like i did, try and cut the pieces a hair to big, and cram them tight between the framing so there is as little air gaps as possible. Insulation works well as i sleep with the windows cracked even in the winter. A diesel heater is a great decision and you will be very happy with that dry heat source! Best of luck on your build!!
I know my question might be a little late because this video was posted over 3 years ago. ? My question is how well does it hold heat. From your wood stove..
Great question! For truck camping the tundra is probably a better option! The Tacoma was my dads so we made an agreement and I didn’t ever consider a different truck.
Well I don’t feel so bad about my weight on my Trd Tacoma now. My Kimbo camper is around 1000 pounds and I also have airbags and E rated Falken tires. I usually travel without the camper stands to save 100 pounds. I don’t have a kitchen, as I use REIs Jetboil. I use a 5 gallon bucket & bags for emergencies instead of a bathroom.
Sounds like a good set up! In my opinion pretty much any full size truck camper is gonna be pushing the tacos limit, but so far, no signs it can't handle it.
I really like your plumbing idea but I was looking into it and isn’t it illegal for you to drain greywater outdoors in a lot of areas? Especially camping grounds ? Like how does it work for you guys because I don’t want to pay a fine if I do this lol
You did a great job overall. WIth the interior covering what about using just a fabric on the walls and ceiling? It would be lightweight, cheap and easy to put up and change with just push pins.
I saw in the build you used a lot of side by side 2x4 in the framing, such as the cabover supports that run front to back were two 2x4s on each side. Would you do this again or do you think it was overkill and you could've got away with a single 2x4 on each side?
Very good question! I think it does kind of depend on the build specifically, aka how much weight is the cab over carrying when you drive? But overall, for that specific area I would do it again just because I think that’s a really important piece for structural integrity
Hey man cool camper nice work too! Just one small thing I noticed your shock absorbers on your cabinet doors are upside down..." The Can always goes up if there is oil in it to lubricate the O-rings keep the cylinder sealed and that position you have they will dry out soon and quit working and leak Etc. Keep up the great work
I want to build a camper just like this one, I have a few questions. Do you have a framing plan that I can use for my build , also what size is your truck bed and is your truck a 1500 or half ton truck. Thank you in advance for any help
Hey honestly i dont really have the answers for my truck cause i'm away from it right now. I dont have a framing plan for you im sorry - i have really basic drawings of dimensions in the link below but i do have a framing video (part 1) of my camper build and that is probably the best bet for following along for a similar framing build hondro.squarespace.com/blog/free-camper-drawings
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tell me about these chains. I have been looking around for my 18 tundra for a good set and haven't come to a conclusion yet. do you like your current ones?
I like them a lot! To be honest with you, I really didn’t know much about chains. I went to Canadian Tire and told them about my tires and rig and he suggested these ones.
Hey man that's awesome it all starts with an idea!! it is a big project to undergo. I recommend really thinking through everything before you start (and writing it down) a materials list, budget, a plan, all the hours of when you are going to work on it. and remember how ever much time and money you think it's going to cost you, double it!!
Thanks! It’s definitely too heavy! It was our first built and start with no idea what we were doing! Lesson learned, but hey, she’s still a camper at the end of the day!
Amazing build but a bit top heavy. I noticed in the beginning the truck really sways back and forth on a basic fire road. Curious what the overall weight is and if you actually went over your rated payload.
Thank you! And yes top heavy is right. To be truthful, I think almost all full size truck camper are top heavy as they are all almost 10 feet tall. I believe I am just bordering my payload.
I actually like the look of the exposed insulation. Plus you will be able to see if you have mold build up or leaks before they do major damage.
Thats a good point! I don't mind it either!
I love your camper, you may never see this,😢 but I have a 20’ OR Tacoma , what do you think about doing opposite of your roof, I can best describe as opposite of yours shaped kinda like a mushroom 🍄🟫 if you look at the back of truck that’s the way the roof would look? Would it work, you think? Great great build! ✌️
That countertop/table idea is ingenious. Nicely done.
Aw thanks! Appreciate that!
Awesome dude! I'll be passing by you guys in the truck house on my way south from Alaska heading to the lower 48 for some work late this summer, maybe cya on the road:)
Thanks! oh no way, thatd be pretty sick! let me know when you’re passing by!
Sickest DIY camper I've ever seen. Thanks for the walk through fam!
Hahahah respects Mahlon, appreciate you!
i like what you've done, i am planning to put a camper on my truck, i was thinking of a fireplace and you have convinced me to do it,
Thanks!! Oh that is so sick!! Wood stoves are the best! But make sure you have something to keep you warm in the morning!
18 sec into this your putting on chains. I just tapped on this to see the rig and right off the top your doing it right the way you should do it.. I build the ice road on the foothills of the BC Alberta Access in the north in winter. Imagine a monster truck with chains but a water truck, 5 ton. This is the most fun you can have at a job.. It was fun you drive around doing snow fills, ice bridges, hill climbing, going down crazy hills for the first time that year trying not to crash.. lol And if you did you had a crew that would help fix it so you could go out again. Crazy it was like I had my own pit crew.. lol Camp life at it's best to.. Hope to see on the road someday.. Take care be safe God bless
Great sticker on the cabinet. I'll keep my eye out for your rig when you are exploring Van Isle.
You have good ideas on your camper build , thanks for sharing them !! I have worked out of and lived in my campers for years ...skiing , fishing , riding etc ....I built racks for all my campers and I don't bolt them on top of roof but instead on the sides . That way no problems ever with leaks . I run a Thule cargo pod for my skis up On rack and a solar panel . On one camper I installed a 1930 something wood burner pot belly stove too
... They work great 👍!! Ok have a fun season and be safe .... Just got 4 ft. Of snow here in the sierras ....!!
Thanks for tuning in! That's a smart tip for the roof racks going on the side! Have fun down there in the Sierra's!!
Well done young Man, Skal.
thank you kindly!
I love the wood stove thats what you need if you live in cold country and the scenery outside will be nice to see while the chimney is blowing smoke. Please have a video where your camper is a background while the chimney is blowing smoke outside, it would be a fantastic scenery.
Absolutely the Wood stove is the best! That sounds awesome, I’ll try and shoot something like that in an upcoming video!
great job Mount the fire extinguisher next to your bed so as soon as you stand up coming out of bed you have access to the fire extinguisher and hopefullyyou'll never have to use this option but if you have to jump out the window in the kitchen I hope it's big enough for you and how to get out enjoy all of the days of your life God bless
Thank you!! thats a good idea for the extinguisher. And yes i can pop the side windows out if i do need to escape out the sides. Thanks for your concern!! Thanks for the kind wishes, God Speed!!
Love the build. Basic style is great. Some home builds go overboard, i.m.h.o. Keep it cheep and practical.
Thank you! Yeah exactly! keep it basic with a little personal touch!
Awesome . GL on all your adventures.
Thanks!
When it comes time to get a new battery, there are new types that can safely be drawn down to zero, no damage to battery. I don’t remember the type, but remember that Battle Born solar sells them in Nevada…
If you get tired of looking at the insulation, go to a fabric shop and look around for a cloth you wouldn’t mind looking at, then staple it in place. You’ll still be able to use the roof and walls as a cork board as well…
Great build, great video!
Any lithium or life battery with bms can be drawn to zero safely. The bms prevents damage and regulates output
Totally right! To be honest I hardly even need the battery I have because I don’t use that much power. The battle born’s and other lithium’s are great because of low weight, drawing it down to zero power, and life expectancy, however they are quite expensive and they cannot be charged in extremely low temperatures. The one advantage for me with an AGM battery is I can draw from it and charge it in -20 degree Celsius (which is common in our Canadian winters)
Nothing in this world is perfect, but your camper is pretty awesome.
I'm planning on building a camper on my '93 Bronco. Not sure if I'm going to use the factory fiberglass top as the base, because mounting points are complicated.
Bed mounting points and open cab mounting points.
nice build and the presentation was fun, .personality to the max.
Glad you enjoyed it! Really appreciate that!
just got a short bed taco and have switched to a work schedule where I have 2-3 months off each year. Hoping to do something like this for my next off-season!
That's awesome man! I hope you can make it happen, if you have any questions about anything let me know!
Super cool camper. Love the portal, wood stove and overhang!
Thanks so much! Those are my favourites too!
Nice work. Nice to see another Canadian on here!
Canadian & proud!
@@HondroB yes sir! You ever ski tour the Alberta Rockies? Let us know if you ever head out this way to tour the 93
@@BackquarterSnowcruiser Will do! I've been up the bow summit before. I'll let ya know next time I'm around, I'm usually around the rogers pass area.
Absolutely awesome build
Thank you 🤓. Have a great day!
Shoutout to Northwoods Fabrication for that Mini Woodsman Wood Stove!!! I have one as well and you weren’t joking about sourcing the Flu parts.
haha absolutely! you got that right! It is an awesome little stove though!
Great camper bro 👍🏾
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching! Stoked to be uploading some new videos soon!
That’s awesome since you left the paneling off we are able to see how the framing is done
haha i have never thought of that honestly! glad you enjoyed!
Wow, what a great camper.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I'm having a hard time deciding where to start with a short bed (I also dont have 4x4) with it being light enough for my little truck to support a build.
Glad you found the videos! It's really hard with the short beds, and there is not many campers out there. If you're building one I definitely recommend keep it small and lightweight. You won't be mad about it in the end!
Closed cell spray foam is structural , so minimize frame, skin with alum if possible (especially roof, single sheet) then spray foam from commercial insulator (dont take a chance on a mis- mixing) 1x3 pine furring straps can work well. Also consider skinning thin plywood sides with fiberglass. .
This looks great! Mount the fire extinguisher on the inside of the door next to the axe.
Thanks! That’s not a bad idea! But I was wanting to keep it closer to my bed incase I can’t get to the door
@@HondroB that is also not a bad idea!
Good job man!
Sweet build, nice work on keeping the weight down.
You're your harshest critic. Most of those imperfections you notice will never be noticed by others.
very true! Everyone is their harshest critic! Glad you enjoyed!
My dads 2010 taco and he regularly pulls his 6800 camp trailer. He does have the six speed manual though
They can haul pretty good!
That is a HEAVY build! Very cool though 😀
The ECO FAN ON THE STOVE IS A MUST TO MOVE HEAT AROUND3. , GREAT BUILD.
FYI (love the vids) tire chains on only the rear will have your front skating off camber as front lock well before rears. I ALWAYS use 4 of either cables or chains
Okay great thanks for the comment! I put 2 on the back because I was climbing a hill for 14 Km’s in 4 wheel drive low (under 20 km/h) I put them in the back because that is where all the weight is with the camper. If I put one on the front and one on the back (diagonally) will that work? Or both on the front?
Check out Timbren bump stops , it's easy to install and will support the weight .
this thing is NAILS!
you bet boss!
Sick set up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I"m definitely taking notes for my build! Thank you!!!
Thanks! Hope you have fun on your build!
Thank you for the video! How do you go to the bathroom and shower?
Glad you enjoyed!! I use public washrooms such as rest stops, McDonald’s or nature 😂. As for showering I have a portable shower bag for summer, or sometimes I’ll pay for a drop in at a public pool to hot tub and shower 😅
simple, does the job. awesome
Very nicely done, I can tell you are very proud of your camper, as you should be. You did a great job on the build and you built it yourself.
There's nothing more satisfying then to have something you love, That you built with your own hands. It makes it all even nicer unique custom to you. I bet it means more to you then if you bought it new. Its a great feeling to build something that give you so much enjoyment and that others want and think its great too. You should be very proud you did a great job...
I really like it, its very cozy and comfy looking...
😊👏👏👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! It's not perfect, but it's hard not to be proud of the rig :), cozy and comfy is right!
Great use of the space! Like your layout👍 The wood burning stove🔥: perfect heat source!! Ideal set up for ski/ Camping!! Haven’t seen your fire extinguisher? I think your accommodations are fantastic! 👍 nice job! B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
Hey Barry! Thanks for the comment! The wood-stove is the best! I keep my fire extinguisher underneath the sink. Winter camper is the best! Cheers!! 🇨🇦🍁
Nice Rig. Strong work. I especially appreciated your encouragement that you offered at the beginning of the video - Very kind. I needed to hear that. On another note, I have had problems with moisture accumulating beneath my mattress in my rig- the solution? HYPERVENT - its a plastic comb-like stuff that you put underneath yer mattress and it enables air to circulate under there, thus preventing moisture and subsequent mold probs. The stuff is pretty dreamy.
Glad you enjoyed! Sorry for the late response. That stuff sounds awesome. is the honeycomb material heavy? I have standard bed slats under my bed which do the trick but are heavy...
Cool camper Hondro, hopefully see it next year dude, hope you're all well man👍🏻🏴
Thanks Paddy! Hope all is well back home!
Amazing !! Great job !!
Thank you
Nice that you bought your buddy dinner then he gave you wood 🤣
Perfect evening if that's what you're into...
haha yup my buddy helped out huge!
Love it what you have created...it looks rigid ...true diy
Thank you!! true diy is right haha
Awesome! I'm currently looking for ideas for my Tacoma too. Nice to see a lightweight DIY build.
Maybe you could paint or burn in N, E, S, W on the sink cover to distinguish the correct placement and fit in with a travel theme haha.
Awesome good luck with your build! if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Thats actually not a bad idea! maybe I'll burn in an arrow or something haha
@@HondroB i have a bucket of those antique nails you used, do you need any more? i also live in the ogopogo valley
Great idea, like a navigational compass.
Nice camper. Imagine being able to replace all that wood cabinetry with some sort of cheap, lightweight synthetic material.
Not a bad thought
Some ambos have fiberglass interior cabinets which can be sourced in scrap yards. I am tearing one apart currently (2014) thag had fiber and not 3/4" ply....WAY lighter.
Love the wood stove!!!
hands down my favourite part!
Great job! I like the way it looks, now why do you want it lighter, I know there are lots reasons, how does it handle on highway?
Hey glad you enjoyed the video! It is really too heavy so I get some sway on the highways for sure. Other than that bumps are pretty unpleasant lol
You can make some windows with 1/4" thick plexiglass.
Love the camper. Especially the wood stove! Painting the foam insulation white would had made the camper brighter inside...What is the payload of that little Tacoma? That camper looks a bit heavy for it. What is the actual weight of your camper?? Any problems driving up elevation with that heavy load? I really love how much width & height you have on your bed! Outstanding!
That wood stove is so cool. That’s going to be the main thing I put in my camper. My frame will be square aluminum tube with cranking jacks. Expensive bu worth it. Nice job my friend. God Bless and enjoy 👍🙏
Wood stove is so nice!! super hot! Sounds like an awesome camper project! Good luck with the build!
I absolutely love your build! Very well done, great job. I've been building my own the last few weeks and have taken a lot of inspiration and ideas from you. I'm also building mine for a snowboarding focus camper in Washington state. I'm going with a diesel heater. I'm wondering if 2inch insulation foam is enough for cold nights? And do you get much cold air coming from the seams where they meet the 2x4s? Thanks man, love your videos!!
Thank you so much I appreciate your kind words. I'm so happy i could provide some inspiration for your build.. I personally find 2 inch foam to be great, if you are insulating it like i did, try and cut the pieces a hair to big, and cram them tight between the framing so there is as little air gaps as possible. Insulation works well as i sleep with the windows cracked even in the winter. A diesel heater is a great decision and you will be very happy with that dry heat source! Best of luck on your build!!
Welcome to my bedroom... This is where the magic happens!
haha you know the drill
I know my question might be a little late because this video was posted over 3 years ago. ? My question is how well does it hold heat. From your wood stove..
Maybe make a version thats mostly aluminum framed with with composite cabinets would save a lot of weight.
Wood is lighter. Aluminum is hard to work with
There are lots of ways to save weight, I had to learn that the hard way. I went with wood for ease of use.
Di you do any modification on suspension , engine , if you did what was it?
Why did you pick the Tacoma vs tundra. Tundra is bigger and more powerful for close to the same price . Just wondering
Great question! For truck camping the tundra is probably a better option! The Tacoma was my dads so we made an agreement and I didn’t ever consider a different truck.
Well I don’t feel so bad about my weight on my Trd Tacoma now. My Kimbo camper is around 1000 pounds and I also have airbags and E rated Falken tires.
I usually travel without the camper stands to save 100 pounds. I don’t have a kitchen, as I use REIs Jetboil. I use a 5 gallon bucket & bags for emergencies instead of a bathroom.
Sounds like a good set up! In my opinion pretty much any full size truck camper is gonna be pushing the tacos limit, but so far, no signs it can't handle it.
I really like your plumbing idea but I was looking into it and isn’t it illegal for you to drain greywater outdoors in a lot of areas? Especially camping grounds ? Like how does it work for you guys because I don’t want to pay a fine if I do this lol
What size wood did you use for the ceiling 2x2 or 2x4? Ty
I used 2x4's on edge! As most people say in the comments its a bit over kill but the camper still lives to this day!
You did a great job overall. WIth the interior covering what about using just a fabric on the walls and ceiling? It would be lightweight, cheap and easy to put up and change with just push pins.
That's actually really smart! I thought about that before, but I just havent got around to it yet
he's a keeper
Super cool diy build. Thanks for sharing!
I want to do the same.
Thank you! I hope it goes well for you!
Use butyl putty tape to seal your vent. Along w/tape roof seal and spit!
I ended up using gorilla tape and flex seal! Similar idea
Loved the video man 💯👍👍
Thank you!
Awesome job
thanks!
How do you get Jacks for diy truck campers
They are hard to find but now my go to is the broohy cable camper jacks (I use the 3000 lbs ones)
Out of curiosity, why is the rear door porthole opening outward, instead of inward?
Surprised you caught that. It’s a boat window so, doesn’t exactly fit perfect with a camper, so I placed it like that to look the best lol
Multiple hulls filled with water for the submarine - pressure gauge for each one..
I saw in the build you used a lot of side by side 2x4 in the framing, such as the cabover supports that run front to back were two 2x4s on each side. Would you do this again or do you think it was overkill and you could've got away with a single 2x4 on each side?
Very good question! I think it does kind of depend on the build specifically, aka how much weight is the cab over carrying when you drive? But overall, for that specific area I would do it again just because I think that’s a really important piece for structural integrity
Hey man cool camper nice work too! Just one small thing I noticed your shock absorbers on your cabinet doors are upside down..." The Can always goes up if there is oil in it to lubricate the O-rings keep the cylinder sealed and that position you have they will dry out soon and quit working and leak Etc. Keep up the great work
Hey thank you!! oh thanks for the tip!! i had no idea about the gast struts so appreciate the comment! God speed!
great job
thanks!
May want a curtain for the door window... wouldn't want any peekers. But otherwise, really really cool.
Honestly a good idea! I usually hook a backpack up to hang inside and it covers with window 😅
Nicely done man!
Thank you my man!
I am more interested in how the bed over hang structure was built.
you can see that in my framing video (Part 1) and part 2 as well!
I want to build a camper just like this one, I have a few questions. Do you have a framing plan that I can use for my build , also what size is your truck bed and is your truck a 1500 or half ton truck. Thank you in advance for any help
Hey honestly i dont really have the answers for my truck cause i'm away from it right now. I dont have a framing plan for you im sorry - i have really basic drawings of dimensions in the link below but i do have a framing video (part 1) of my camper build and that is probably the best bet for following along for a similar framing build hondro.squarespace.com/blog/free-camper-drawings
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tell me about these chains. I have been looking around for my 18 tundra for a good set and haven't come to a conclusion yet. do you like your current ones?
I like them a lot! To be honest with you, I really didn’t know much about chains. I went to Canadian Tire and told them about my tires and rig and he suggested these ones.
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I keep 4 each of chains and cables. For chains choose welded half link. You can go 20-25 mph, cables (SCC brand) you can go 40 mph.
Did you mention a portable toilet inside?
i dont have one lol
Is that corrugated aluminum siding?
so, hows the weather in Kelowna today ? lol - cousins at the south and west sides of the lake... (4 jul 2021)
Hot and smoky today!
@@HondroB take care man, dangerous heat.
good idea
thanks!
Impressed!!!!!. Very. Impressed. !!! (? How do u get up on the roof ?) subscribed. 👍❤️🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed! I have an extendable ladder that I keep In the backseat, I don't go to the roof often but that's how!
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What size truck are you using to carry ur camper
its a Tacoma which is a half tonne
Nice truck for the camper.. did you build the camper from scratch
Will last longer than a factory camper!
Hopefully! It's lasted so far!
Love the setup! You really do have a little home on wheels now. Any fun destinations in mind for the near future?
Home on wheels is right! I'm not too sure yet. I really want to take the rig back to Vancouver island for a while in the fall!
I want to do one exactly like this for my long bed taco . I just dont know where to start . Any tips ?
Hey man that's awesome it all starts with an idea!! it is a big project to undergo. I recommend really thinking through everything before you start (and writing it down) a materials list, budget, a plan, all the hours of when you are going to work on it. and remember how ever much time and money you think it's going to cost you, double it!!
It looks really good 👍 God bless
Thank you so much! Cheers!
Gorgeous
Thank you!
Awesome DIY but that's a lot of weight?
Thanks! It’s definitely too heavy! It was our first built and start with no idea what we were doing! Lesson learned, but hey, she’s still a camper at the end of the day!
Nice job
Thank you!
THAT CAMPER IS AWESOME !!!! The manufacturers want 20-30,000 for something like that!!!
thank you!! and yup! that;s why I built my own!!
Amazing build but a bit top heavy. I noticed in the beginning the truck really sways back and forth on a basic fire road. Curious what the overall weight is and if you actually went over your rated payload.
Thank you! And yes top heavy is right. To be truthful, I think almost all full size truck camper are top heavy as they are all almost 10 feet tall. I believe I am just bordering my payload.
You answered my question I asked on the other video.
Great! Thanks for tuning in to the videos!
Love it not for sale eh?
Haha maybe for the right price. I think I’ll hold on to it a little bit longer 😅
How much did you spend on the whole build ?
It cost me roughly $6000 CAD
Do have an estimate of the total build cost? Great video!
Thanks! it cost me around $6k Canadian when I built it but honestly with inflation these days it would cost more im assuming :(
what does it weigh?
about 1200 lbs
Wicked build bro! Send me one to Aus and Ill take it for a soin in the desert yewww
haha sure thing boss just send an address!
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Très pratique chose comme la table
merci je suis content que ça te plaise