One of the best pop-tops I've seen. Great idea and execution, and I'm surprised the "double-pop" hasn't already been part of mass-market offerings by other manufacturers.
The extremely high quality, light weight and practicality of this camper puts many commercially manufactured ones to shame! The meticulously precise detail, outstanding craftsmanship and very high quality materials combine to create this truly exceptional and beautiful camper which exceeds its owner's expectations in every respect. I believe that if this camper could be manufactured in volume without losing any of it's exemplary qualities, there would be a considerable demand for it. Thank you for sharing this absolute joy of a camper and introducing it's highly interesting creator and Pilot.
You nailed it! Craftsmanship that looks effortless is a true art. It's all about the details and making it seem like magic, right? What's your favorite craft or skill that you appreciate for its seamless execution?
Awesome build! I've looked at countless DIY pop ups and this is one of my favorites, I love the light weight and simplicity of design, (which is never simple!), looks great and I can only imagine the hours that went into it!
Thank you so much for the support! I honestly don't know, I think because I batch uploaded a lot of old content and let the channel sit when I first created it I may have messed up the algorithm. I'm hoping I can turn that around!
It’s such a grea design. You should apply for a design patent. I was also thinking of making this but with integrated solar in the roof panel. Still gotta figure out the air channels needed to keep solar panels cool with diffusers or something like it. What did you use for the cross beam on the pop up?
Great design and versatile for the weekender . I’m so impressed with the younger group taking life by the balls and just doing what ever it takes. Thanks for sharing Andrew 👍👍
He did do that. I’m living full time in a no build minivan and a lot of builds I see are way overdone. But this pop top fills the bill without going overboard. Being a minimalist I really appreciate his approach.
My dream is to eventually replace the bed of my tacoma with a camper on frame like this. I was always thinking a single wedge, but this is so much more slick.
I have binged watched tons of videos looking at different truck systems. I love how simple this is and how good the build looks. I can not figure out who disliked. This is an incredibly awesome job.
unreal build! This is exactly what I dream about doing one day for myself. I'd love to hear more about your work with the canvas material and how that part went. I forsee that to be the toughest part, but I might be wrong. Absolutely fabulous looking crafting though, congrats!
I thought the in side would be more built out but that double pop creates a sick living space. A 270 awning on that would make a nice addition with those back doors.
Man, I wish there was a more thorough breakdown of his actual construction. Even his instagram has basically nothing about this awesome truck. I would be super interested in seeing how he did all the hinges and connections on that pop-up!
I can't believe that I came across to this video!, thanks so much for making it. This must be the best idea ever.... like many others have commented, this double lift and simplicity is just spectacular!. I'm going to start designing something just like that for my chevy avalanche, with the mid gate opening to the cab this will be amazing family camper
This is the most impressive diy pop top I have seen by far. With that much head room you can put a bed against the roof and hang it down and adjust or level it to your liking, when you go to it. Well done
I really like the z-shaped design of the pop top. Would you consider doing a detailed video on how to built it? The frame, and the canvas, windows, etc. Even if you just talk us thru it, that would be great. What kind of canvas you used, how you attached it to the frame, how you put in the windows, etc.
one of the best I have ever seen. Home build or expensive commercial build. Congrats dude. I suggest to turn than as your main profession, U r better than the most "pros" out there.
Great to see a quick video! Love the content and rig tour. Look forward to seeing more like this. His design and build is amazing! I'm a big fan of removable systems. Along with keeping things simple! Win win always easy to change as needed. Keep it up. Mark (& Teresa)
Thank you so much for the support! His build is incredible, and while he's been down in Baja he's been dreaming up what he wants to build next. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with!
Phenomenal build!!!!! Thx so much for posting it. I look forward to additional updates and more content. I've watched this video like 5 times tonight alone. I would really like to see him go from 1/2 to full. I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ-2 with a 6' 6" bed & 6.2L (VERY rare in that year) which I love. GREAT power, comfort, room, ride, and MPG (as long as I keep my foot out of it) that only has 60k on it & I'm the 2nd owner. LOVE this truck especially since it's paid for. I've been looking at every pop-top camper for months. Almost settled on the FWC Project-M...until I saw the price (for what you get) with a few options and especially the wait time of 14 months! So after watching Ambition Strikes expedition build, DualEx's wedge builds, and finally this one...I realized I wanted to do something myself but as a shell NOT a slide-in. That said, I just picked up a like-new 8' fiberglass tonneau cover that I plan to start my build with/around as my roof. The question is whether to go wedge, full, or hybrid-full like this one? Since I'm unsure how his hybrid-full works will likely go full or wedge. Wedge seems easier but full is so NICE. I wished the tonneau cover roof was longer like his (9') but I really like the thoughts of the factory-style roof for many reasons & think it should be long enough for my needs. Thanks again!
That is a spectacular build! I've recently had a look at several commercially available campers like this, all of which are a wedge design and just don't suit the way I use a roof top tent. Mainly because I; a) like to be able to sit up in bed and, b) normally have my wife along. Clambering in from the head of a bed is much more awkward than over the foot, as we're used to doing. You've not only achieved a very practical camper, but also a professional finish.
That's awesome! Nice work on that! There are plans out for the single pop-up of that nature out there on the Internet but haven't seen anything for the double. I'm sure that took some great planning to make it happen. Thanks for sharing!
He laughed and said it definitely took great planning for the double 😂 He's planning version 2 now and is going to film it so he can release how to do it!
@@AndrewMuse I’d love to know when this is released. Do you know his you tube channel. I’ve seen wedge plans using extruded aluminum but plans for or a how to for a double would be fantastic!
@@AndrewMuse does he have his own chanel? Super keen to see how he made it. I've not seen anyone put that much care into the design and aesthetics of any truck camper before
this is definitely the way to go, if it can be replicated. otherwise it'd still be sweet to see the whole build process, even a time lapse. i may be mistaken, but i don't think he has a yt channel.
Dude seriously awesome. This, sums up everything that I want for a truck canopy. I would love more windows on the top pop and/or a door out the front to reach a future cab roof rack🤔
What would it take to do a video on the materials and how he actually built it I'm in the beginning stages and planning for my build and I wanted to do a dual pop up set up like this and would like to know how he did his dual pop up set up! Originally I I only wanted mine to be dual pop up however I like his idea of being able to be a wedge pop up depending on weather conditions and would just like to know how he did that Sweet build man!!!
I haven't even gotten my truck yet but this is something I imagined getting as a necessary, or rather building myself. You did an amazing job on this. I hope I could plan out and do something similar myself. Do you think you could post a parts list?
Fantastic design. Did he do the sewing himself? If he did, it would be great to see his patterns for the next build. My husband can do the cap and I can do the tents on our build. If we build it, then we go 😉 Great video gents!
Hi I just came across your post for the diy pop up tent. Do you think that pop up will work on jeep unlimited willys 4 door? How much do you think it will cost. Thanks for you time. I loved your pop up tent.
Hello from Portugal! This is so awsome that i’m thinking building one as well for my Grand Cherokee! Can I ask you the measurements of your shock absorbers? Congratulations for the great work, once again and thank you!
I’m so glad you made this video. I’ve been following your journey on Instagram and I saw Jon’s rig, I was very curious for walk trough. Amazing content as always !
I have questions on those gas struts. If you could explain them in video would be great. That is a lot of weight (180#'s) for them. How long are they and what is the weight rating? How did you figure that out?
Great build, best fit I've seen so far. What kind of room do you have with just the bottom 1/2 popped? Can you still utilize the bed feature? Thanks. PS, I also have a '15 Silverado 4X4 that I'm looking to build on.
Hey Andrew; great job! I’m guessing you had someone sew the fabric for you as the sewing machine must be stout. Did you? Roughly what was the cost for the material and fabrication? Thanks!
That’s a really nice pop-up. I really wish he would do a build video for it.
Realizing there is no “perfect” set-up… this is pretty much a perfect set-up. Congrats on an amazing build!
I don’t even wanna watch any more DIY videos on campers now 😂😂. This is the one! Way to go John 🤙🏽
One of the best pop-tops I've seen. Great idea and execution, and I'm surprised the "double-pop" hasn't already been part of mass-market offerings by other manufacturers.
The extremely high quality, light weight and practicality of this camper puts many commercially manufactured ones to shame!
The meticulously precise detail, outstanding craftsmanship and very high quality materials combine to create this truly exceptional and beautiful camper which exceeds its owner's expectations in every respect.
I believe that if this camper could be manufactured in volume without losing any of it's exemplary qualities, there would be a considerable demand for it.
Thank you for sharing this absolute joy of a camper and introducing it's highly interesting creator and Pilot.
I’d like to see GFC or Super Pacific try this idea out.
Damn!! That double pop-up design is genius!
There's so much room in there it's insane!
Best popup camper i have seen so far...the fact that it is DIY not manufactured is super awesome :)
the absence of effort shows the true skill of the craftsman
You nailed it! Craftsmanship that looks effortless is a true art. It's all about the details and making it seem like magic, right? What's your favorite craft or skill that you appreciate for its seamless execution?
Just when we thought a single poptop was good enough 😆 seemingly novelty concept - but well done & purposeful 👊
It's pretty functional but not totally necessary.
Awesome build! I've looked at countless DIY pop ups and this is one of my favorites, I love the light weight and simplicity of design, (which is never simple!), looks great and I can only imagine the hours that went into it!
So many hours! John is very talented!
I have no idea how you don’t have over 100K subscribers! Always love your content!
Yeah I know, it's really weird. The production quality is on par with huge chanels and the market isn't super saturated.
Thank you so much for the support! I honestly don't know, I think because I batch uploaded a lot of old content and let the channel sit when I first created it I may have messed up the algorithm. I'm hoping I can turn that around!
This might be the best I've seen. Nice work, man.
Definitely the best diy pop up I have seen on TH-cam Amazing work
Ok, this is my favorite new camper top... I keep dreaming of doing a camper-on-frame with a top like this for my tacoma... Maybe in my next life.
The dog in the sky..Brave furbaby! nice work on your custom camper!
Crazy. Looks like a double go fast camper. They should totally hire john and mass produce this!
I agree!
It’s such a grea design. You should apply for a design patent. I was also thinking of making this but with integrated solar in the roof panel. Still gotta figure out the air channels needed to keep solar panels cool with diffusers or something like it. What did you use for the cross beam on the pop up?
coolest pop up ive ever seen bud.
Great design and versatile for the weekender . I’m so impressed with the younger group taking life by the balls and just doing what ever it takes. Thanks for sharing Andrew 👍👍
Thank you for the stoke Mark! It's great seeing friends go for it and enjoy life on the road as well!
Use the inner tube of a bicycle to fill the gap between the frame and the cab roof to have less drag. you can chop it in half and glue /tie the ends
That is a cool pop top. Excellent design and workmanship.
He totally killed it!
He did do that. I’m living full time in a no build minivan and a lot of builds I see are way overdone. But this pop top fills the bill without going overboard. Being a minimalist I really appreciate his approach.
This is pretty amazing, and possibly one of the best diy projects like this I've seen. It looks like something you'd pay a company to do for you.
My dream is to eventually replace the bed of my tacoma with a camper on frame like this. I was always thinking a single wedge, but this is so much more slick.
Cant believe thats a custom pop top!
Right?! I don't have the patience for that 😂
Looks like an OEM quality build. Awesome job! 👍
I have binged watched tons of videos looking at different truck systems. I love how simple this is and how good the build looks. I can not figure out who disliked. This is an incredibly awesome job.
Well, youtube has removed the dislike tally, so now you can't even see that. I agree, though.... how do you dislike this camper top design???
unreal build! This is exactly what I dream about doing one day for myself. I'd love to hear more about your work with the canvas material and how that part went. I forsee that to be the toughest part, but I might be wrong. Absolutely fabulous looking crafting though, congrats!
Can we get someone talented enough to draw up these plans (after calling this guy and getting the specs)?
Just the pop-top and its base please!
I’m looking for this as well. Planning to build a squaredrop but with this double pop up roof top tent concept. Plans would be helpful
I was hoping to see the pop top operate. I see what I believe to be a piano hinge...
I thought the in side would be more built out but that double pop creates a sick living space. A 270 awning on that would make a nice addition with those back doors.
He has a bat wing 270 awning. Thing is awesome!
Man, I wish there was a more thorough breakdown of his actual construction. Even his instagram has basically nothing about this awesome truck. I would be super interested in seeing how he did all the hinges and connections on that pop-up!
Such a sick rig. love the double pop top slick and simple suprise
I can't believe that I came across to this video!, thanks so much for making it. This must be the best idea ever.... like many others have commented, this double lift and simplicity is just spectacular!. I'm going to start designing something just like that for my chevy avalanche, with the mid gate opening to the cab this will be amazing family camper
Love that idea and want to see it come to life! Let me know how it turns out!
Awesome build and an original idea of double pop up.
One word= Perfect!
Hory chit, best pop camper i have ever seen, great work, you could sell theseike hot cakes... I'd love to get one👍✌
That is a practical and sweet build. I'm thinking that would be perfect for like a motorcycle garage built pop up on top.
Please do another video showing more of close up on connections I need this and I can’t figure out exactly how he did it
Awesome build, love the double pop
Jon is such a talented guy! Definitely one of the best ultralight home built campers I've ever seen!
Super creative build! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the tour!
This is the most impressive diy pop top I have seen by far. With that much head room you can put a bed against the roof and hang it down and adjust or level it to your liking, when you go to it. Well done
I totally agree. Jon pulled off the best roof too tent design I’ve ever seen!
I really like the z-shaped design of the pop top. Would you consider doing a detailed video on how to built it? The frame, and the canvas, windows, etc. Even if you just talk us thru it, that would be great. What kind of canvas you used, how you attached it to the frame, how you put in the windows, etc.
I’ve asked John but I this this is a far as he is willing to go with it.
one of the best I have ever seen. Home build or expensive commercial build. Congrats dude.
I suggest to turn than as your main profession, U r better than the most "pros" out there.
Great to see a quick video! Love the content and rig tour. Look forward to seeing more like this. His design and build is amazing! I'm a big fan of removable systems. Along with keeping things simple! Win win always easy to change as needed. Keep it up. Mark (& Teresa)
Thank you so much for the support! His build is incredible, and while he's been down in Baja he's been dreaming up what he wants to build next. Looking forward to seeing what he comes up with!
Phenomenal build!!!!! Thx so much for posting it. I look forward to additional updates and more content. I've watched this video like 5 times tonight alone. I would really like to see him go from 1/2 to full.
I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ-2 with a 6' 6" bed & 6.2L (VERY rare in that year) which I love. GREAT power, comfort, room, ride, and MPG (as long as I keep my foot out of it) that only has 60k on it & I'm the 2nd owner. LOVE this truck especially since it's paid for.
I've been looking at every pop-top camper for months. Almost settled on the FWC Project-M...until I saw the price (for what you get) with a few options and especially the wait time of 14 months! So after watching Ambition Strikes expedition build, DualEx's wedge builds, and finally this one...I realized I wanted to do something myself but as a shell NOT a slide-in.
That said, I just picked up a like-new 8' fiberglass tonneau cover that I plan to start my build with/around as my roof. The question is whether to go wedge, full, or hybrid-full like this one? Since I'm unsure how his hybrid-full works will likely go full or wedge. Wedge seems easier but full is so NICE. I wished the tonneau cover roof was longer like his (9') but I really like the thoughts of the factory-style roof for many reasons & think it should be long enough for my needs. Thanks again!
That is a spectacular build! I've recently had a look at several commercially available campers like this, all of which are a wedge design and just don't suit the way I use a roof top tent. Mainly because I; a) like to be able to sit up in bed and, b) normally have my wife along. Clambering in from the head of a bed is much more awkward than over the foot, as we're used to doing. You've not only achieved a very practical camper, but also a professional finish.
That's awesome! Nice work on that! There are plans out for the single pop-up of that nature out there on the Internet but haven't seen anything for the double. I'm sure that took some great planning to make it happen. Thanks for sharing!
He laughed and said it definitely took great planning for the double 😂 He's planning version 2 now and is going to film it so he can release how to do it!
@@AndrewMuse I’d love to know when this is released. Do you know his you tube channel. I’ve seen wedge plans using extruded aluminum but plans for or a how to for a double would be fantastic!
@@AndrewMuse does he have his own chanel? Super keen to see how he made it. I've not seen anyone put that much care into the design and aesthetics of any truck camper before
this is definitely the way to go, if it can be replicated. otherwise it'd still be sweet to see the whole build process, even a time lapse. i may be mistaken, but i don't think he has a yt channel.
Impressive design and build.
I still can't believe he did the whole pop-up himself too!
Whaaaa??? John? lol, of course you two know each other hahahaha. Met in at Tailgate I'm assuming;). Let all the ads roll for ya boi
Haha it's such a small world! We met just before Tailgate
@@AndrewMuse figured:)
awesome!! congrats!!
Wow Boss. Looks Great
Right?! John is a total badass!
Amazing. You did an amazing job one of the best that I had see. 👍🏾👍🏾
Hey I have John’s old 1986 4Runner.
This was awesome! thank you.
Dude seriously awesome. This, sums up everything that I want for a truck canopy. I would love more windows on the top pop and/or a door out the front to reach a future cab roof rack🤔
WOW! Such an awesome build!
Right?! I can't wait to see what he builds next
lot better than a roof top
That set up is kick ass!
Right?! I'm a little jealous 😂
@@AndrewMuse your's is bad ass too fella! I'm envious of both of you!🤙
What would it take to do a video on the materials and how he actually built it I'm in the beginning stages and planning for my build and I wanted to do a dual pop up set up like this and would like to know how he did his dual pop up set up! Originally I I only wanted mine to be dual pop up however I like his idea of being able to be a wedge pop up depending on weather conditions and would just like to know how he did that Sweet build man!!!
That is a really nice dog house...rooof!
Hahah all the about dogs!
Looking to get one myself.
🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
LOVE this build! Where can I find more details or the design? I'd like to do something similar.
That is a sweet design do you have any plans for the pop top.
Phenomenal build!
Super video.
Thank you!
I haven't even gotten my truck yet but this is something I imagined getting as a necessary, or rather building myself. You did an amazing job on this. I hope I could plan out and do something similar myself. Do you think you could post a parts list?
Great idea, I like so much, congratulations👍
Thank you!
Very nice well done
Right?! Such a cool build!
Sweet
Very cool
I can't wait to see what he does for the 2nd version he's been planning!
Nice and basic build! Love it :)
He totally crushed the design!
Nice job on the content! And really cool build!
Thanks man!
Great a great great build. I would really like to see how you build the aluminum frame. Is that welded or riveted?
He welded the frame on it! Unfortunately he didn't film the build process on this one but he plans to film the second build he's planning
Fantastic design. Did he do the sewing himself? If he did, it would be great to see his patterns for the next build. My husband can do the cap and I can do the tents on our build. If we build it, then we go 😉 Great video gents!
He did with the help of a friend I guess. I totally agree. I’m blown away at how well he pulled it off. Wish he filmed it!
Where did you get the tent material? Awesome build
Hi I just came across your post for the diy pop up tent. Do you think that pop up will work on jeep unlimited willys 4 door? How much do you think it will cost. Thanks for you time. I loved your pop up tent.
Hello from Portugal! This is so awsome that i’m thinking building one as well for my Grand Cherokee! Can I ask you the measurements of your shock absorbers?
Congratulations for the great work, once again and thank you!
Thats so bad ass dude!!
Right?! I can’t believe that he smearing sewed the root top tent!
Is it possible to find out what type of hinges he used on the front & rear ? I don't do the social media thing... Your Roamer is WAY ! awesome...
Thank you! He says they're piano hinges
@@AndrewMuse Thanks...
Awesome job! Very inspiring.
Thanks you! John did a great job with this build!
I'm curious how he connected the canvas to the aluminum?
That's really nice. If you put in thousands of hours, you should produce it and get your time's worth.
That’s what we’ve been trying to tell him!
I’m so glad you made this video. I’ve been following your journey on Instagram and I saw Jon’s rig, I was very curious for walk trough. Amazing content as always !
Thank you Juan! I had been meaning to do a full tour for awhile so I'm glad we finally got to show off his hard work!
So cool!
I’m so impressed by this build!
Absolutely amazing build! I would love to do something like this to my Silverado. I wonder how much he actually stands on the roof?
Excellent!!! Wanna build that for my cybertruck...you just miss windows... Can you provide info on how to get the pop up parts???? Thanks!!
I'm sure John will be able to point you in the direction on the parts, his Instagram is @ak_johnross
@@AndrewMuse thx a lot!
@@AndrewMuse do you have an email or Facebook? I dont have Instagram or experience on that
@@Gallardo6669 He doesn't have a Facebook, but I'll ask him the best way for you to get in touch
@@AndrewMuse thx a lot. tarabas05@aol.com
Awesome man.
Thank you!
Do you have any plans for your pop top. Or a parts list
Unfortunately John doesn't have plans available.
Well done! That is a great build. Love the double pop top idea and how was it to build the camper shell?
I have questions on those gas struts. If you could explain them in video would be great.
That is a lot of weight (180#'s) for them. How long are they and what is the weight rating?
How did you figure that out?
Great questions! The gas struts are crucial for managing the weight, and I totally get the curiosity. I'll add that to the video request list!
What's your tire and wheel combo?
Man, that's a super dope build. Props on the custom lights for the inside, where did you get the pop-up camper? If you dont mind me asking?
It’s completely self built.
What 8020 did you use for the roof and the sleeping area structure?
I'm not sure what he used but I'll ask him.
@@AndrewMuse thanks.
wonder how much it would cost to get one made for one for my 2004 RAM 1500 with an 8 foot box
Is this Playa Norte in Los Barriles??
Great build, best fit I've seen so far. What kind of room do you have with just the bottom 1/2 popped? Can you still utilize the bed feature? Thanks. PS, I also have a '15 Silverado 4X4 that I'm looking to build on.
That how he uses it most of the time
Where did you get the tent material from?
Would you mind sharing the measurements of your pop up. Thanks
I don't have them. Sorry!
Looks amazing! Love the extra space with the double pop up! What hinges did you use?
Such a sick build. He used piano hinges.
@@AndrewMuse thanks for the reply!
Hey Andrew; great job! I’m guessing you had someone sew the fabric for you as the sewing machine must be stout. Did you? Roughly what was the cost for the material and fabrication? Thanks!
John had access to a industrial sewing machine and did the work with a friend. Not sure on costs but pretty cheap.
Nice, what type of hinges did u use.
Piano hinges on the tent.