50 years from now the camper may be long gone, you may forget every place you went, but the memory of the time spent with your dad will be solid gold, trust me, my 50 years has past, I've seen the country, done wonderous things , but some of my best memories are of the times my dad and I did some goofy project together
Hey Seymour! Now ain’t that the truth! This was our first big project together and it was a time I’ll cherish for life! Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Here’s to more goofy projects! 😝 and remember to enjoy the bumps in the road haha!
SHOEBOX, I am a late watcher, lol. I just watched this video. Anyways, it's good to see you still have a good relationship with your dad. Cherish that!!!! I love your shoebox camper. We all learn as we go. That's what life is all about, MEMORIES. My father passed away about a decade ago. I love that wood stove. Get yourself a fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector. Also led Christmas lights. I use the blue ones at night. They only use a couple of watts of power.
Hey thanks for the comment! You're not late we are just getting started here :) Hoping to upload a lot mroe soon. Life is about memories and learning as we go!! Time with dad is the best, i'm sure your father is proud of you. Got the fire safety gear!! God speed!
Commend the effort, and don't mean to be critical, but there are a lot of built in issues with this build. Number one has to be weight due mostly to full 2"x4" framing. Other issues will be the lack of thermal break and a water tight or resistant membrane between metal siding, roof, and wood structure which will cause moisture build up under metal, evidence of which was the water on the ceiling which likely wasn't an actual leak but condensation due to cold outside temperatures and the warm to hot interior extracting moisture from the air that condenses on the metal. I suggest pulling the metal and applying some form of a thermal break and moisture/leak prevention membrane As it appears, this is a summer 'only' camper and in its current state has no need for a stove. I grew up in the Okanogan Valley just about 50-miles south of the border. We were often up into Okanagan, to Penticton, Kelowna, and other points north as my dad was an avid golfer and as an avid fly fisherman and head of the Okanogan County Health Dept was doing research into the condition of, and how to clean up of the Okanogan River and Okanagan Valley systems.
Nice build. I built my own wood framed fiberglass camper shell in 1987 after ETS'ing from the Army. Inspired by a friend in Hawaii, surf board builder who made his own. 1x3 wood strips are super good for framing especially if your skin is rigid (sheet alum, or fiberglass). Today closed cell spray foam will offer a rigid waterproof structural member. I would offer that you should locate a semi trailer repair shop to buy a single piece of alum sheet. I bought a 14' piece x 105'" for $250 last year.
Hey thanks for commenting, and thank you for your service!! All really great tips in here. A big single piece of aluminum would be great for my roof, I might have to try that on my next repair job. I'm shaping a surfboard right now and I think a camper out of foam would be awesome haha. God speed!
Making my own shoebox except it will mounted to a utility trailer. Can definitely get stressful, Especially when the people that don't want to help have the most to say about what you're doing wrong. Good build! Looks like a lot of fun.
Sorry i missed the comment but I hope your Shoebox is doing well!! This is one of the most true comments, everyone not involved has the loudest voice 😂
The Shoebox is awesome. I lived in a homebuilt truck camper for six months back in the 80s . Good times and powdered eggs. I'd used it after that for years on and off.
I love the metal siding. I bet it will age well with a nice patina and be simple to repair. Great build and tips. Also, we need a basement garage house tour.
The Shoebox is Awesome! Wow where do I begin. There is so much good information in your video, I can't wait to watch your other videos. Also your father's shop is also very awesome. Thank you for taking the time to share your build.
I know am not one to make this more enjoyable, but you have the making of a company to in progress, you have the talent to create that camper in a way to build on a dream.
I watched a lady build a sheep herders trailer from a ole landscaping trailer. Great insights for her build and with the ramp , she kept it to use it as a folding deck . She also had a split entry door and her side walls were designed just like a gypsy/sheep herders trailer . So they angle out slightly which gives ya more space inside . Awesome work and cool time spent with your faja .
I’ve seen that one and as I have a 20’ landscaping trailer with 4’ walls , I got turned to her build . Though I’d much rather want to build a camper for my 4 door Longbed Duramax. She’s bought and paid for and I still want to plan to overhaul the engine and add a lot of upgrades to her and the transmission and suspension.
The Shoebox is a total inspiration! I live in Montana and am planning to build a winter worthy camper someday. Wish I had your dad's shop to do so! Thanks for sharing.
So glad I could help a little bit with inspiration for your build! At the end of the day if there’s a will there’s a way and I’m confident you’ll get a beauty build done! I believe in you!
I love the way you did your camper on the truck it take time funds effort to put everything updated thgs in there you need to go off grid security safe for tight travel
The SHOE BOX, Yes sir I am so grateful 🙏 that you have your own build camper!!! This is way cool 😎! I am in a 8.5. X 20 foot car hauler trailer that I am building to live in full time, pulling it with a 2011 4x4 Trunda short bed, so I am way ready to build my own truck camper of my own. I have been to TH-cam University for 14 years now and I have seen a lot, but I really like your build!!! There are some builds that are made out of pure foam 😳. So I will combined the build. Thank you for posting!!! BLESSINGS TO you and yours!!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your kind words! I wish you nothing but the best on your build and hope you have fun in the process! if you even take one idea away from my camper (even if it's one thing not to do haha) that makes me happy! Godspeed and happy new year!!
Shoebox indeed! I came upon this video after a long day building a stakeside/lumber rack/toolbox on a long bed 35 year old Dodge. The next step will be a tailgate/barn door, and a two foot tall topper for the lumber rack, half-width sleeping loft, insulated floor and benches over the wheel wells with storage boxes fore & aft. You guys did a great job with this build, and gave me many good ideas!
Shoebox!!! Nice vid man (i am late to the party). I have a 1st gen 4runner I want to build like this (still planning) and the best thing about them is it will have an inside pass thru to the drivers area!!! I will have to be lighter though. Questions. Can you give me some battery info? How big, what all do you run, how long it typically lasts. You may have it in a vid and I have not gotten there yet if so no worries I will get to it.
Thats awesome man i'm stoked for your build!! I do have a video where i briefly run through my electrical so feel free to find it on my channel. Personally for your type of build I would recommend a battery power station such as goal zero. I have a 240 amp hour deep cycle battery charging from my alternator, and it runs mostly lights, but can also charge my phone, and usb items like cameras etc. I have never had it run out with the alternator charge but i'd say lasts about 3-5 days depending on use.
I know the "van life" movement is big right now. I've got 3 young kids. It would be beaming with pride if my boys wanted my help in a project like this. I'm happy to see your dad is willing to help (and knows how to). Good for you two! Great bonding time.
Ya can find some used ones for a great bargain and I’ve been looking for em in the colder states like Colorado and up north . Sometimes ya might find em here in Texas but they aren’t as well insulated as the actual winter campers .
Really appreciate the details you provide here. I have been "building" my camper on paper for years now, and I was able to Garner quite a few helpful ideas and comments. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed!! Hey that's awesome! Best of wishes with the build! if you ever want to reach out with a question or send a photo i'd be happy to check it out! (on instagram or email me). Have fun!
I am very impressed with the shoebox build really nice job !! I’m going to build a small camper on my 96 ford ranger I do like the idea of the metal siding and roofing how did that work out for leaks ?? I tried to get a good look at it but couldn’t
I have a cap and a really high garage. It is easier if you find the exact center, install 1/2" bolts and use another truck and a pulley with hooks and cables to lift the cap or camper up and down. A high tree or frame would work.
The Shoe Box is a great name! Love the build, but wow... it's sad the critters got in and caused damage. Yikes! I would love to have a customer truck camper. Stuck with an suv and tent for now. Happy trails!
I'm a little late on this video. Nicely done! I'm thinking of a camper build but more along the lines of a very light one, as featured in EndGame. I plan to use it on 3 to 5 day expeditions so a smaller build is in mind. I listened and learned from your build. That is one stout camper!
I'm getting ready to build an 8' x 14' log cabin on my 1973 Dodge D600 [2 ton]. I'm in the design stage right now. You over-engineered the frame, but that is far better than under-engineering! I am debating steel vs. aluminum vs. wood for the frame. Whether or not I build an extension over the cab of the truck will be a big factor in determining which material I use. This video provides a lot of insight into my choice. Thanks!
Haha too funny, I live in toronto and was just in bc, wanting to head back and move out there converted my van, and just had a buddy build a camper in the yard. Looking forward to finishing it once I finish the work season.
Make sure the air bag helper suspension is installed with about 1/2" pre- load and run separate fill valves for left and right then truck will be more stable . Do not run a T together although T gives more suspension flex with air bags plumbed together it will add more sway to Camper hauling..... I Have a 3/4ton 8ft bed truck, And I had a realy old fully equiped Pickup camper that I got for $500. My Dad and I Hunted every year out of that for about 6 years Dad loved it ! My Dad died in 2014 88yrs old.
@@HondroB I have no idea if you're building them for a living,if you're not you should be, from what I seen I really think you have a talent, obviously you have what it takes!
Sweet build, sweet shop! Came out great, read in another comment u got bags for the suspension, good choice sure it helped a ton with the load n sag. Nice to build something like that with your Pops. Enjoy it, look forward to upcoming videos 🤙
thanks for watching! Building it with my dad made it all that much better! also airbags really did help! Lots of new videos coming soon starting this Sunday!!
The Shoebox is great! I'm getting ready to build my camper soon. It will be total privacy (no side windows). Instead, I'm going with a marine vinyl (clear 80 gauge vinyl) roof.
Your shoe box build looks super, looking forward to coming camp videos. Always watching the wind for cast and park facing it off coarse, and up the Tyre pressure. Safe trips and thanks for sharing. Best to you from sunny South Africa
Glad you like it! I definitely have to keep wind and tire pressure in mind. Thanks for watching. I am just editing a camping trip right now so stay tuned! Enjoy the sun down there!
The Shoebox looks amazing. Looking forward to checking out your videos about living with this camper build. I’ve been considering my own build so it was nice to happen upon your channel. Excellent work. 👍
Your shoe box, I run a 950 eagle cap on my f350 super duty, I think you should add a leaf and possibly airbags to the rear suspension. I did double add a leaf and airbags. It helps center load and ease strain on the frame of the truck. Not telling you what to do, just a thought
Thanks! Ouu that could be cool! A 4 foot bed is definitely going to be hard to work with… but with some creativity I’m sure you can build and awesome set up!!
Shoebox, awesome job bud , gonna do this for.my f450 I don't think u can purchase a camper as good as u can build one and I will use the exact tin ! Great job congratulations
50 years from now the camper may be long gone, you may forget every place you went, but the memory of the time spent with your dad will be solid gold, trust me, my 50 years has past, I've seen the country, done wonderous things , but some of my best memories are of the times my dad and I did some goofy project together
Hey Seymour! Now ain’t that the truth! This was our first big project together and it was a time I’ll cherish for life! Thanks for sharing your wisdom! Here’s to more goofy projects! 😝 and remember to enjoy the bumps in the road haha!
SHOEBOX, I am a late watcher, lol.
I just watched this video.
Anyways, it's good to see you still have a good relationship with your dad. Cherish that!!!!
I love your shoebox camper.
We all learn as we go. That's what life is all about, MEMORIES.
My father passed away about a decade ago. I love that wood stove. Get yourself a fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Also led Christmas lights. I use the blue ones at night. They only use a couple of watts of power.
Hey thanks for the comment! You're not late we are just getting started here :) Hoping to upload a lot mroe soon. Life is about memories and learning as we go!! Time with dad is the best, i'm sure your father is proud of you. Got the fire safety gear!! God speed!
Not only weight is an issue, there is no insulation. Rigid panel insulation would have added practically no weight.
Commend the effort, and don't mean to be critical, but there are a lot of built in issues with this build. Number one has to be weight due mostly to full 2"x4" framing.
Other issues will be the lack of thermal break and a water tight or resistant membrane between metal siding, roof, and wood structure which will cause moisture build up under metal, evidence of which was the water on the ceiling which likely wasn't an actual leak but condensation due to cold outside temperatures and the warm to hot interior extracting moisture from the air that condenses on the metal.
I suggest pulling the metal and applying some form of a thermal break and moisture/leak prevention membrane
As it appears, this is a summer 'only' camper and in its current state has no need for a stove.
I grew up in the Okanogan Valley just about 50-miles south of the border. We were often up into Okanagan, to Penticton, Kelowna, and other points north as my dad was an avid golfer and as an avid fly fisherman and head of the Okanogan County Health Dept was doing research into the condition of, and how to clean up of the Okanogan River and Okanagan Valley systems.
Nice build. I built my own wood framed fiberglass camper shell in 1987 after ETS'ing from the Army. Inspired by a friend in Hawaii, surf board builder who made his own. 1x3 wood strips are super good for framing especially if your skin is rigid (sheet alum, or fiberglass). Today closed cell spray foam will offer a rigid waterproof structural member. I would offer that you should locate a semi trailer repair shop to buy a single piece of alum sheet. I bought a 14' piece x 105'" for $250 last year.
Hey thanks for commenting, and thank you for your service!! All really great tips in here. A big single piece of aluminum would be great for my roof, I might have to try that on my next repair job. I'm shaping a surfboard right now and I think a camper out of foam would be awesome haha. God speed!
☕️☕️☕️ My 1st time watching the shoebox💙💙
Aw cheers! Hope you enjoyed! I got some coming soon!
Be very proud of the end result- very, very cool.
Thank you so much! I am happy with it! Thank you for watching I hope you have a great day!
Totally SHOEBOX!!! Loved your build and importantly-attitude and Dad! And Dad’s shop! Need a video on Dad’s shop! 🙏
Thanks so much! Appreciate the support! I’m working on a shop tour video in the next few weeks!
Man that camper is huge on the inside. Nice work.
probably the biggest possible rig on the truck hahah but its lavish when you get to the camp site
Great project. You and your father should be very proud of it.
Absolutely a bad to the bone build!!!! That thing is solid!!!! And heavy I’m sure!!! It would be to heavy for my half ton. Great job!!!
Hahah thank you! It is heavy, but it does the job :)
Making my own shoebox except it will mounted to a utility trailer. Can definitely get stressful, Especially when the people that don't want to help have the most to say about what you're doing wrong. Good build! Looks like a lot of fun.
Sorry i missed the comment but I hope your Shoebox is doing well!! This is one of the most true comments, everyone not involved has the loudest voice 😂
So cool. Il use 2x3. Instead of 2x4s.
Smart! Good luck 👍
That camper will last a lifetime. Very nice build!
Fabulous build with dad . Plus a road trip with him .
Thanks! it was great!
AWESOME BUILD.
Nice out of the box thinking =)
Appreciate that! Thanks!
Love how you built it on the dolly.
Thanks! The dolly was so helpful!!
The sheet metal on the outside brought it over the top!! The best looking built on TH-cam BUY FAR!!!
haha really appreciate that!! Thanks for the support!
Shoebox!!! Love your build! So talented!!!!! Keep the videos coming!
Thank you so much! Working on some new ones asap!
Shoebox is a Beast. This video has pushed me to do this on my superduty. Cheers!
This gets me stoked! if you have any questions about your build don't hesitate to ask!
The Shoebox is amazing! Yall should be very proud. ❤
Appreciate that!
The showbox is very impressive, congratulations!
That’s so nice! Thanks so much!
Shoebox is so cool!! Sorry about the animals, but I'm sure they loved it, too. Lol! Really great build.
Thanks!! Haha I hope they enjoyed it! They sure made themselves at home 😂
The Shoebox is awesome. I lived in a homebuilt truck camper for six months back in the 80s . Good times and powdered eggs. I'd used it after that for years on and off.
That's so awesome. I bet you have some awesome memories from those times. God speed!
The shoe box is definitely something I look forward to start building! I just bought my old truck specifically for that!
That’s awesome! Stoked for you! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to hit me up!
I want a shoe box. Lol. Nicest shoebox I've saw yet. Be safe in your travels. Enjoy every slope.
Thank you so much! I’ll enjoy the slopes. Have a great day!
I love the metal siding. I bet it will age well with a nice patina and be simple to repair. Great build and tips. Also, we need a basement garage house tour.
Thanks for the message! I'm excited to see how it will age too! I'm going back there next week, i might have to do that!
Shoebox, great build, sorry about the problems. Take care my friend from Minnesota
Thanks for the comment! Problems are part of the journey! God speed!
Shoebox - this is a wonderful camper!
Thanks!
The Shoebox is Awesome! Wow where do I begin. There is so much good information in your video, I can't wait to watch your other videos. Also your father's shop is also very awesome. Thank you for taking the time to share your build.
You’re so kind thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Filming lots of road trips this winter!! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Where is a heavy heavy heavy duty camper it will definitely last forever great job love to see father and Son work together that’s what really counts
Thank you! Heavy duty is right! And the project with my dad made it all that much more fun!
Heavy but very ingenious. Congratulations on a job weir done. Looks awesome.
Thank you! Definitely heavy but I do love the design :) have a great day!
wonderful father and son memories, great job!
Thank you! It was awesome! Hoping to do another build with him soon! (For him this time)
I know am not one to make this more enjoyable, but you have the making of a company to in progress, you have the talent to create that camper in a way to build on a dream.
Haha thank you, I have never considered that, but honestly maybe one day that would be awesome!
Shoebox is the coolest built I've ever seen bro
Thank you so much!
SHOEBOX! No question, just showing Love!
I watched a lady build a sheep herders trailer from a ole landscaping trailer. Great insights for her build and with the ramp , she kept it to use it as a folding deck . She also had a split entry door and her side walls were designed just like a gypsy/sheep herders trailer .
So they angle out slightly which gives ya more space inside .
Awesome work and cool time spent with your faja .
I’ve seen that one and as I have a 20’ landscaping trailer with 4’ walls , I got turned to her build .
Though I’d much rather want to build a camper for my 4 door Longbed Duramax.
She’s bought and paid for and I still want to plan to overhaul the engine and add a lot of upgrades to her and the transmission and suspension.
Well done man!
Thank you boss! I’ve been loving your vids lately!!
Love the shoebox, I’ve been planning out doing a truck camper on an old flatbed ford dually, this video is super helpful, thank you!
Amazing job man your dad is a cool guy very inspiring
Shoebox is giving the beans maybe consider some hood fender stabilizers to the front overhang And man this project is awesome your dad is a great man
Not a bad idea! Thanks for the comment!!
Shoebox! This was awesome - really inspiring.
Ahah ah thanks! So happy to provide some inspo! Just takes a hair brained idea and some elbow grease and you can do some fun things!
The Shoebox is a total inspiration! I live in Montana and am planning to build a winter worthy camper someday. Wish I had your dad's shop to do so! Thanks for sharing.
So glad I could help a little bit with inspiration for your build! At the end of the day if there’s a will there’s a way and I’m confident you’ll get a beauty build done! I believe in you!
THE SHOEBOX IS SO AWESOME LOVE IT
I love the way you did your camper on the truck it take time funds effort to put everything updated thgs in there you need to go off grid security safe for tight travel
Thank you! My goal was simple but practical design!
You are one lucky guy to have a dad to do this with. Cheers and great job!
Nice build. I built a teardrop a couple years ago. Something very cool about camping in something you built yourself
The SHOE BOX,
Yes sir I am so grateful 🙏 that you have your own build camper!!! This is way cool 😎! I am in a 8.5. X 20 foot car hauler trailer that I am building to live in full time, pulling it with a 2011 4x4 Trunda short bed, so I am way ready to build my own truck camper of my own.
I have been to TH-cam University for 14 years now and I have seen a lot, but I really like your build!!! There are some builds that are made out of pure foam 😳.
So I will combined the build. Thank you for posting!!! BLESSINGS TO you and yours!!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your kind words! I wish you nothing but the best on your build and hope you have fun in the process! if you even take one idea away from my camper (even if it's one thing not to do haha) that makes me happy! Godspeed and happy new year!!
Shoebox indeed! I came upon this video after a long day building a stakeside/lumber rack/toolbox on a long bed 35 year old Dodge. The next step will be a tailgate/barn door, and a two foot tall topper for the lumber rack, half-width sleeping loft, insulated floor and benches over the wheel wells with storage boxes fore & aft. You guys did a great job with this build, and gave me many good ideas!
Nice job, know you and dad had lots of fun.
Thank you! Appreciate your comment!
Shoebox!!! Nice vid man (i am late to the party). I have a 1st gen 4runner I want to build like this (still planning) and the best thing about them is it will have an inside pass thru to the drivers area!!! I will have to be lighter though.
Questions. Can you give me some battery info? How big, what all do you run, how long it typically lasts. You may have it in a vid and I have not gotten there yet if so no worries I will get to it.
Thats awesome man i'm stoked for your build!! I do have a video where i briefly run through my electrical so feel free to find it on my channel. Personally for your type of build I would recommend a battery power station such as goal zero. I have a 240 amp hour deep cycle battery charging from my alternator, and it runs mostly lights, but can also charge my phone, and usb items like cameras etc. I have never had it run out with the alternator charge but i'd say lasts about 3-5 days depending on use.
I know the "van life" movement is big right now. I've got 3 young kids. It would be beaming with pride if my boys wanted my help in a project like this.
I'm happy to see your dad is willing to help (and knows how to). Good for you two! Great bonding time.
Really appreciate that! As the years pass you realize how priceless time with pops really is! Wishing you and your boys the best!
Great job. Camper shells are so expensive I can’t afford one but you’ve given me tons of ideas. Thanks
Ya can find some used ones for a great bargain and I’ve been looking for em in the colder states like Colorado and up north .
Sometimes ya might find em here in Texas but they aren’t as well insulated as the actual winter campers .
Really appreciate the details you provide here. I have been "building" my camper on paper for years now, and I was able to Garner quite a few helpful ideas and comments. Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed!! Hey that's awesome! Best of wishes with the build! if you ever want to reach out with a question or send a photo i'd be happy to check it out! (on instagram or email me). Have fun!
I am very impressed with the shoebox build really nice job !! I’m going to build a small camper on my 96 ford ranger I do like the idea of the metal siding and roofing how did that work out for leaks ?? I tried to get a good look at it but couldn’t
Great shoe box! I'm copying a few of your ideas for my build. Thanks for sharing!
For sure!! Steal all the ideas you want (the good ones at least) and scrap the bad ones!
Shoebox You built my Dream Home something small but also roomy I really like it!!
I have a cap and a really high garage. It is easier if you find the exact center, install 1/2" bolts and use another truck and a pulley with hooks and cables to lift the cap or camper up and down. A high tree or frame would work.
The Shoe Box is a great name! Love the build, but wow... it's sad the critters got in and caused damage. Yikes! I would love to have a customer truck camper. Stuck with an suv and tent for now. Happy trails!
Heyo!! Thanks for the comment glad you liked the video! That set up sounds like it does the job! Cheers!
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 💐❤️!
I'm more impressed that little Taco can carry something that heavy.
I'm a little late on this video. Nicely done! I'm thinking of a camper build but more along the lines of a very light one, as featured in EndGame. I plan to use it on 3 to 5 day expeditions so a smaller build is in mind. I listened and learned from your build. That is one stout camper!
You're very skilled great attitude and vision
That’s a great name “ the shoe box”! And great job with the build!
I'm glad you like it!! the sign fell off though!! I need to re-hang it
Shoebox is awesome. Planning a build - great info. Thank you.
Cool build brother !!! I'm trying my 2000 Chevy Silverado for my build thanks for all the ideas ...
Awesome! Good luck and have fun!! If you ever want to shoot me ideas or questions feel free!
That's awesome and I have always wanted to build a modern day gypsy wagon. Mini house
Cigarbox nice build looks great thanks for posting 👍
Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed 👍🏻
Shoebox nice, enjoy it you will. No questions. Thanks for sharing.
I'm getting ready to build an 8' x 14' log cabin on my 1973 Dodge D600 [2 ton]. I'm in the design stage right now. You over-engineered the frame, but that is far better than under-engineering! I am debating steel vs. aluminum vs. wood for the frame. Whether or not I build an extension over the cab of the truck will be a big factor in determining which material I use. This video provides a lot of insight into my choice. Thanks!
wow this is really ambitious, you and your dad did a fantastic job!! Sharing this
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed!
one could tuck a tiny square of kale-wool (spun ceramic insulation fabric) where that chimney touches the wood.
That’s smart! That’s actually what I did! I stuffed some fire proof wool insulation in there!
Haha too funny, I live in toronto and was just in bc, wanting to head back and move out there converted my van, and just had a buddy build a camper in the yard. Looking forward to finishing it once I finish the work season.
Haha no way! That sounds like an awesome build and an awesome plan! Best of luck on the build, if you have have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
@@HondroB moreso I got questions about getting set up in bc! Can I dm you?
Shoe box. Great job man. This was a beauty project to watch and I hope you get many years of adventure out of it. Cheers from southern Ontario.
Thanks so much! Appreciate those words and I’m glad you enjoyed the process. The shoe box is alive and well!
Make sure the air bag helper suspension is installed with about 1/2" pre- load and run separate fill valves for left and right then truck will be more stable . Do not run a T together although T gives more suspension flex with air bags plumbed together it will add more sway to Camper hauling.....
I Have a 3/4ton 8ft bed truck, And I had a realy old fully equiped Pickup camper that I got for $500. My Dad and I Hunted every year out of that for about 6 years Dad loved it !
My Dad died in 2014 88yrs old.
Bet you guys learned a lot of what not to does! Big learning curve. Be safe out there.
We certainly did! Thanks so much! Have a good day!
@@HondroB thank you. I been a builder 50 years n lost count how many times I said “wish I did it differently” have g-day
Looks 👍 from Kansas mate, we all know home built is the best!!! God watch over you and the family this new year.
So cool! home built sure is hard to beat! Thanks so much for the warm wishes, all the best to you!
@@HondroB I have no idea if you're building them for a living,if you're not you should be, from what I seen I really think you have a talent, obviously you have what it takes!
@@jeffsmith6459 I'm currently not haha! I'll have to think about it though, maybe one day!
theres probably some sort of fire repellent you could spray in the chimney cavity if you're worried about that space heating up
That’s actually really smart! I’ll have to think about that! But honestly she seems pretty safe!
Sweet build, sweet shop! Came out great, read in another comment u got bags for the suspension, good choice sure it helped a ton with the load n sag. Nice to build something like that with your Pops. Enjoy it, look forward to upcoming videos 🤙
thanks for watching! Building it with my dad made it all that much better! also airbags really did help! Lots of new videos coming soon starting this Sunday!!
Looks great lot of fun to make very inspiring all the best
Your camper is really nice, you did a great job.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Great video, Awesome Dad! Awesome camper! Thank you! God Bless!
Very nice Truck Camper !!!
Thank you!
The Shoebox is great! I'm getting ready to build my camper soon. It will be total privacy (no side windows). Instead, I'm going with a marine vinyl (clear 80 gauge vinyl) roof.
Great job, new skills are the real payday. Bob in Nevada
Thanks bob! You are right! This is where I learned lots of handy skills and I’m thankful for that!
Shoebox is awesome!! Hope you have enjoyed your hard work. Stay safe , look forward to see more of your videos!!
Thank you! I have definitely got to enjoy it :), more vids to come!
Your shoe box build looks super, looking forward to coming camp videos. Always watching the wind for cast and park facing it off coarse, and up the Tyre pressure. Safe trips and thanks for sharing. Best to you from sunny South Africa
Glad you like it! I definitely have to keep wind and tire pressure in mind. Thanks for watching. I am just editing a camping trip right now so stay tuned! Enjoy the sun down there!
super cool shoebox!
Thank you 🙏🏻. Hope you are doing well!
shoebox, what a great name ! i really like your build, you did and amazing job right there must have been quite empowering to build that congrats !
Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate all the support it means a lot to me! Have an awesome weekend!
the shoebox looks Fantastic love it keep up the good work
Thanks so much! I absolutely will.
Camper looks great
The Shoebox looks amazing. Looking forward to checking out your videos about living with this camper build. I’ve been considering my own build so it was nice to happen upon your channel. Excellent work. 👍
Thanks so much! I appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed! If you have any questions about your build hit me! Good luck with it!
Your shoe box, I run a 950 eagle cap on my f350 super duty, I think you should add a leaf and possibly airbags to the rear suspension. I did double add a leaf and airbags. It helps center load and ease strain on the frame of the truck. Not telling you what to do, just a thought
Good looking Shoebox! Makes me want to look into building my own. Accept with an Air conditioner and toilet.
Thank you! You absolutely should! thats the beauty of building your own rig, its yours to customize!
Shoebox is awesome! Sorry to hear about the animal break in and the leak, but live and learn right? Onward!
Fantastic job!
Thank you! Have a great day!
Very cool build. Thinking about building one on my 08 ford sport trac but worry about it only being a 4 foot bed to work with.
Thanks! Ouu that could be cool! A 4 foot bed is definitely going to be hard to work with… but with some creativity I’m sure you can build and awesome set up!!
Shoebox, awesome job bud , gonna do this for.my f450 I don't think u can purchase a camper as good as u can build one and I will use the exact tin ! Great job congratulations
Thanks! And that’s awesome! I completely agree, and diy is way more sentimental! The tin is a bit hard to cut, but it’s a great look!!
Saludos desde chile
Saludos desde Canadá
Nice Shoebox!! Great work! Regards from Costa Rica
Thank you!! One day I’ll make it to Costa Rica!!