Two reasons that keep me from this solution; big grizzly/brown bears, and extended snow camping in winter. Regarding the former, I could see just keeping the top down and sleeping on the bench in bear country, but for extended periods it would get old. As for the latter, the heater might be able to keep up with the insulated package and adding more insulation to the bed and camper walls, but also, probably best to go with a hard shell for extended ski area camping.
@@colbybrady2187 yeah there’s only so much you can do about wildlife, but if that bear wants to get in somewhere, a hard side might not even stop it hahaha. As for winter, this thing stays toasty with the heater and I have extra insulation to put around the top to keep the heat in. Going to be doing a few months of winter camping this season for snowboarding out of it
The sides flaring out I don’t think are the big factor with drag but the overhang where your bed is definitely drags. Before I did my build out and added a bit more weight, I was around 15-16mpg, now with all the weight I’ve added after that I get around 13-14mpg
@@connography_ Yeah I getting like 12-13mpg but what really dig into it was the tires. Needed for the off road like it's built for the woods and not the highways .
@@nickknack5884 yeah im running - 2.5 inch lift with 33s. I’ll deal with the less mpg for more capability. If you haven’t gotten the OTT tune I highly recommend it
@@connography_ I need to figure out how to get that tune. I can definitely use more torque power in the low and mid ranges, plus better throttle response are all wins that i have noticed.
Not a single one of these vertical pop up camper videos shows live action couples climbing across each other in the middle of the night to get out to pee in the bushes. Anyone who can find that video, which is all my wife cares about...link here!
I was genuinely surprised when I saw this video didn't have like 3.2 million views, quality video mate!
Omg all of the wardrobe changes were amazing! Thanks for an informative and entertaining tour of your home.
Man 30 seconds into the video and I'm already subscribed, just keep on what you are doing and good luck!
Great video...hope you keep posting more videos...love the camping site.
This is the dream. Awesome video
Great video great personality.
Great tour and ideas! Looking to get the same setup in the next few months.
Honored to be the 100th like on this informative and entertaining romp.
This iss awesome brother. Amazing start to the video
Insanely talented and handsome
Two reasons that keep me from this solution; big grizzly/brown bears, and extended snow camping in winter. Regarding the former, I could see just keeping the top down and sleeping on the bench in bear country, but for extended periods it would get old. As for the latter, the heater might be able to keep up with the insulated package and adding more insulation to the bed and camper walls, but also, probably best to go with a hard shell for extended ski area camping.
@@colbybrady2187 yeah there’s only so much you can do about wildlife, but if that bear wants to get in somewhere, a hard side might not even stop it hahaha. As for winter, this thing stays toasty with the heater and I have extra insulation to put around the top to keep the heat in. Going to be doing a few months of winter camping this season for snowboarding out of it
@@connography_, sweet, post some winter vids on the topic, and have fun man!
That looks like a 5kw diesel heater. They're good for about 14,000 BTU. It won't have a problem keeping up. It's a small space.
@@Ry-lx2kl it’s a trauma propane heater but it’ll definitely keep it toasty!
Yo dude - how does it do with dust entering into the camper when you're driving around on dusty forest roads?
Also live in WA.
The fan comment got my subscription
What leaf pack and rear shocks are you running? Awesome setup.
6:22 hahaha the ceiling phone mount… first I’m like huh that’s pretty low tech but I suppose it works… then it falls one second later 😂
It actually works pretty well 😂 had to make it fall for comedic effect
Glad that light bar came together. I thought you may leave it in Crested Butte😮
What's the model of the shower? Wanna get one for my own car camping project :)
Have you insulated the hard walls of the lower section of the M1 and what is the grey material on the hard lower walls of the camper? Thanks!
I haven't but I do actually plan on taking out the build to insulate the whole truck bed and sides for this winter
Hows the wind noise?
What brand of awning is that man?
Do you have to upgrade the suspension in any way to carry the additional weight on the Tacoma.
With just the camper bare bones you don’t, but with all your gear and a buildout like I did you’ll want to. It just rides better anyway
Damn ! That heater looked big enough to heat a house !
Cute!
wish the sides that flair out do you notice much drop in MPG, what is your avg MPG?
The sides flaring out I don’t think are the big factor with drag but the overhang where your bed is definitely drags.
Before I did my build out and added a bit more weight, I was around 15-16mpg, now with all the weight I’ve added after that I get around 13-14mpg
@@connography_ Yeah I getting like 12-13mpg but what really dig into it was the tires. Needed for the off road like it's built for the woods and not the highways .
@@nickknack5884 yeah im running - 2.5 inch lift with 33s. I’ll deal with the less mpg for more capability. If you haven’t gotten the OTT tune I highly recommend it
@@connography_ I need to figure out how to get that tune. I can definitely use more torque power in the low and mid ranges, plus better throttle response are all wins that i have noticed.
Not a single one of these vertical pop up camper videos shows live action couples climbing across each other in the middle of the night to get out to pee in the bushes. Anyone who can find that video, which is all my wife cares about...link here!
How much is your build, $18k? Soo steep!
@@stacky512a about 22k with all the accessories and whatnot
@@connography_yikes!
Yeah but it only weighs 400 pounds so off roading and getting decent gas mileage is still doable
@@MohsKnowsi took note of that! Pretty awesome
@@MohsKnowsyeah with my buildout and gear though I’m looking at probably 700ish lbs
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This is a friggin kool lilttle camper
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