As a full time rv'er, an overlander and an RV sales & Technician specialist I cannot express how dangerous it is with you not having the proper Torq lift tie down system! I can name numerous friends and customers of mine with stories of when their ratchets break! The problem is they tend to be on there so long you forget about them. Its always SAFETY FIRST! Please check around your local area for a set of them. Heck, even look for used ones! Just get away from those straps! You can even have a welder build you some for $200.00 Would hate to see your next video one of your rolling over because of being top heavy. Be safe bro.
As a content creator myself I can't help but think "this man doesn't get enough recognition for his work" .. HOW are you taking drone shots of driving your van, just filming by yourself?! .. for real, the cinematographic work is next level.
Most drones have a 'follow' or 'track' feature that uses GPS to follow the remote. One thing to note however is that if the signal gets loss the drone can have a bad time. Lose it's location and keep going (hit the vehicle) or get lost. So it's more ideal to have someone keep track of the remote while it's happening, but in good service areas you can usually get away with it.
@@c.s.5027 wow, that's crazy! I'd absolutely freak out if I'd lose an expensive tool of my filming equipment to a freeway lol Thank you for educating me! :)
@@antoniakenzie You're welcome! There are a lot that are fantastic and built for the solo - videographer so look around and I'm sure you can get something that works for you. Just be mindful of local laws and how high you go as some do go high enough to cause issues with law enforcement both federal and local.
@@c.s.5027 well I'm not a TH-camr, so I won't need a drone for content but I still really appreciate you taking time out of your day to educate me, it's been really interesting ... tbh you made me think about getting a small, not so pricey drone for vacation videos!
I was skeptical about this fella, but he won me over with his self awareness on the "slapping things" peice. He's not falsely cheesy. He's just himself and exudes a likable genuine personality. Nice little review without the fluff.
Hitch Step Solutions: Walmart (and Amazon, etc) carry a “hitch” step that mounts to your existing hitch, bolting around the ball so that you can continue to tow while using the step. It does this by adding wings to either side of the ball that you step on that are slightly recessed so you have full access to everything. I got mine for about $30 USD, but there are a variety of options at different price points. Incredibly useful, and I leave mine on both when the bed is empty up through towing a 9,000 lbs boat or travel trailer. Can’t recommend enough as you retain all functions.
Love what you done with camper. You should put the CO Alarm further up, as carbon Monoxide is lighter than air and will float to the ceiling. With the current position you will suffocate before the alarm goes off. :)
Good job! If you want a fan for your roof vent, no need to cut up your ceiling. Just remove the beauty ring, drill a hole in the wood frame closest to your light (you will tap in to the light for power) push a clothes hanger wire through the hole and under the insulation to the light, tape your new wires from the light to the clothes hanger wire and pull back to the roof vent. Hope that helps if you want a fan.
Never clicked on a video so fast. Love your stuff. My wife amd I went full time on May 1st of this year, almost a month in, amd couldn’t see myself ever going back.
jonathan please , safety first! as soon as you mentioned you were over the GVWR, that should really be a red flag. be safe, not just for you but for others in the road.
Whatttt... Yo that's pretty sweet setup. I had no idea there was that much room inside those! Super cool. I've got a Tacoma and been thinking of a camper set-up. And this video definitely makes it easier. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Needing a toilet in an RV and not having one just seems so anti enjoyable. You can have a 3 gallon Home Depot orange bucket with a lid in your RV. Put a 4 gallon bag from Walmart in it and use cat litter in it, close up your bag and snap the lid on till you stop where you can throw any trash away. Research ‘ waterless RV toilets’. Your videos are so fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along. 👋👋😊
Just some advice, being that you are over your gvwr your insurance is null and void you won't be covered in the event of an accident. Maybe consider getting a half ton truck and keep the camper because that's a nice camper.
Rig looks great! The algorithm from Bob Wells channel led me here.. You are doing what most people dream about while sitting in a 9 to 5 cube… Keep on keeping on….. Every day wasted is a day that is lost….
@@sharongypsydove6080 the sentence you just said has been said by many before as well. People are very rarely original knowledge is never original when you're learning it from someone, so what's your point ??
Great video, Jonathan! Happy for you! I believe Slumber Queen was made by an RV dealer here in BC and they got so big they split into two companies, Frasweway is the name of the RV dealer business and Adventurer is the RV manufacturing arm, they're made in Washington State now. So you've got a grandparent of a modern Adventurer camper
Just a friendly reminder from someone living in BC. If you do drive-up through Canada, and you're puled-over and weighed, by CVSE, you will have to drop the camper. Adding a Leaf actually decreased your gross GGWR, by the weight of the spring. Canadian inspections are very firm on overloaded vehicles...great video!
The first video of Jon's was his first experiment in winter camping in a pick up topper, uninsulated. He's come a ways! My observation is that he is learning as he goes all the ins and outs of equipment and travel camping. He learns from his mistakes, a valuable character trait. I suspect in a year his new camper will be grade "A" and he will be quite knowledgeable and skilled!
You did a real nice job here, Jonathan. The only thing I might worry about is that curtain being so close to the stove. It just takes a quick second of being distracted by preparations for the curtain to catch and the flames to spread. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher within reach. I've been enjoying your travel videos and am looking forward to seeing many more.
Keep your tires checked bi-weekly for proper air pressure, that's really important, or your tires will wear badly and it's very costly to replace all 4, plus it makes the mpg much worse. Happy Trails🚚🌟
I said the same thing on one of his other videos when he was cooking, the curtain was way too close to stove. I think his last video he moved the curtain over after reading the comments.
I love the simplicity of your rig! I usually like newer looking stuff as far as rigs but there’s something about yours that got me. Love your humble personality too. Seems to keep it real :)
I think I'm watching your whole channel memento-style, which offers an interesting perspective on your changing campers. Not much else to say except I'm enjoying going backwards in time and seeing all these setups.
Would be cool if you had two of those fridge coolers and stacked them on top of each other with individual pull out drawers for easy storage and access. One could be fridge and other freezer.
I had a 1998 Slumber Queen on a Ford Ranger fx4. Even though I was close to the max payload of the truck, it handled quite nicely! One thing I would be careful about is the part of the camper that goes over the cab of the truck. I once hit a bump on the road a little too hard and it actually dented the top of the roof. So I would maybe set your camper a little higher with a couple blanks on the bed of the truck, or have some sort of foam under the front of the camper to prevent this from happening? I like the renovation and hope you have lots of good adventures with this rig!!
Man, that is so cool. I wouldn't mind having something that n be free n travel where ever n whenever I wanted to know. Have fun n be very safe !!! Don't pick up any strangers no matter how nice they seem. Please !!
More important than GVWR is how much weight you're putting on each axle. So long as you're loading properly and not putting too much at the rear(for both the tires and suspension) you'll usually be safe within reason. I knew you were over the GVWR when I saw it....
I found you through Crazy Quaidy. I’ve gone back to the start of your journey and will keep watching till I catch up. You are entertaining and fun. I look forward to seeing your journey and what you have to share. Be well and be happy.
You’re so honest and sweet. Always be careful what you admit to on camera but I’m not saying lie. My only concern is how you have it secured in the back of that. A common thing during the 70s and 80s was for people to speed and these campers to slide out the back because they were not properly secured. Unless you have it secured in other ways when I’m seeing is that your tiedowns are loose. Your camper can slide back a bit and possibly cause your truck to sustain damage or maybe even flip over. At your age you need to be careful about the risks you take. If it’s only a couple hundred pounds over you’re probably good because the manufacturer should take into account that people will slightly overload. However, it has a high profile due to the four-wheel-drive and you need to always drive at or lower than the speed limit in the right lane to be safe with that big thing on it.
"Good try" Emma -- this kid's problem is that he's full of it, and that ain't sweet. It stinks. Do us all a favour and don't spread the manure. It leaves a bigger mess for all of us to contend with. And, while we're on the topic, you could use a refresher in basic physics yourself.
Great quality content! This might be the way to go for me to be able to road trip without having to spend a lot on a vehicle! Thank you so much for the great ideas and products you used for your build!
Keep a regular eye on the welds for your tie downs. The reason most frame modifications are bolted on instead of welded is because welding can alter the temper of the frame rail, significantly reducing it's rigidity.
That would be true if it was a hardened steel. Truck frames are usually made from a mild steel, 4120 or 4130. You can weld to them without too many issues, just don't drill holes in them.
I love this! I could absolutely live here. I would have to add my lady decor but I'm not too frilly. More of a hippie chick. We are building out our van and are almost finished. Probably more like halfway through. We have a shit ton of solar, probably enough to run an RV. My husband is a carpenter, so he just ran with it. I'm gonna have to make a few changes but I didn't want to say anything negative because he worked so hard on this. Once we take a few short trips, he'll figure it out anyway. I hope! I'm super late by a year but I hope you see my message because I truly love it! We spent the money on a Natures Head and it's really worth the money. We use coconut husks and it literally just turns to dirt and if you have to smell it, it smells like nothing but dirt. Or a good ole home depot bucket with a seat riser fits right into the bucket and you can just put the lid back on. I've seen so many rude comments about people like us pooping in a bucket, but seriously, I'd rather poop in a bucket than go to a public restroom and get splashback! Ok, I'm finished. I hope this finds you well. I just sub'd You must be doing something right, because you are not lacking in that dept.!
i speak from experience.... over loading GVWR will quickly destroy your front end. Bearings, spindles, steering linkage, ball joints, etc.. cost me $7000 on a HD Dodge 3500 dually. I too added extra rear leaf springs, Rancho XL shocks front & rear. I neglected the front end though. Expect serious steering looseness soon. Followed by excessive inner and outer wear on front tires. GOOD LUCK MAN
Wow that’s no good! How much were you over loaded? I’ve honestly worried a lot about wearing down the truck with all the extra weight.. may be switching to a bigger truck or just going back to a high top shell
@@JonathanYentch i went by payload vs GVWR- just so i wouldn't overload rear suspension. My payload rating was 4400lbs... camper was 4250- but that was empty. i had 60 gallons of fresh water (480lbs) plus another couple hundred lbs of gear. so, i was around 500lbs over limit but... that represents 11-12% over. if your Tacoma is 300lbs over limit... that might represent 20-25% overweight. OUCH! Because you have an extended cab, plus 4X4, you don't have much leftover weight to work with. Why not take a look at a pop up camper? it has some drawbacks, but, is a FRACTION of the weight. And they are cheap. FYI- i lost my camper in the Butte fire and i learned the hard way about insurance. If your camper is mounted to truck- then your trucks comprehensive insurance will cover it for theft, fire, etc. BUT when camper is detached- you need to have separate coverage. i took a $52k loss on a Chalet TS116 because i had it sitting on cinderblocks when the fire came through. You have a neat little camper! But with all those parking lot lights, why not make a 2nd set of BLACK curtains...hahahah :):):)
Really wicked build! And yea, living full time in a vehicle, can't say the straight line from the sink out is super awesome. Especially with leave no trace, or heck, just being considerate, it's worth looking into creative ideas on how to have some sort of catch for your grey water and dispose of it properly
One of my biggest regrets is not researching the dinette layout. A couch (or something like this) is one thing I REALLY want. I just wanna plop down sometimes and my only real option for stretching out is to get in bed and like you said, every speck of dirt or mud will at some point end up in the bed if you aren't constantly cleaning. Happy and safe travels!! 🙂✌️✌️
I have an old Okanagan camper and a Dodge truck. Our campers are really similar in layout! My sleeping area is a little bigger then yours and I have a dinette. Mostly it is the same. In the area between the camper wall and the truck wall I keep outdoor carpet, tarps and rope. I actually do not have anything keeping it in place, it fills the space enough and I have been driving that way for a few years. For my steps I use a step ladder that I bought at Peavy. I keep it just inside the door and just bring it down to use it. I also keep it open for quick use. I looked all over for steps and ladders and it was really my only option.
You have everything pretty well in order. Can you have everything that you pretty much need? So you're pretty well-set-up case. You get in a snow storm or bad weather. You can stay right inside and enjoy your camping. The only thing that I would like is that. When you leave your camping spot, you take your camper with you. Where if you had a trailer, you could leave your trailer behind to mark your spot. But it's whatever you want. A great video
I had a camper something like that. For the gray water, I just had it drain into a collapsible gallon water bag. For one person, I didn't have to empty it too often. No porta-potty? That's something I couldn't live without.
Craig. He could just get a Lugable Loo at Wal Mart or sporting goods. It's a 5 gal painters bucket with potty seat. Or you can just buy the seat part at Wal Mart if you already have bucket. Plastic bag filled with kitty litter or wood shavings inside bag.
You had me laughing at several points in the video but I really cracked up when you got to the bedroom and said "This is where the magic happens..." You're a talented guy. As others have said, replace those ratchet straps with a proper hold down system. UV light from the sun will destroy those straps all too soon.
It's perfect! And draining your water outside is perfectly fine. I'm sure you use safe soaps and if someone has a problem with it, tell them to kick rocks.
I'd love to see a "What I spend on a week on the road" to understand the true cost of living on the road, and what you do to save / spend?
It could very well be coming up!
There’s so many videos like this
@@JonathanYentch yes please do it
@@JonathanYentch Do you watch airstream of DFW,because in that channel the "Fantastic Fan" is called
this is the best idea, i've been so curious about that
As a full time rv'er, an overlander and an RV sales & Technician specialist I cannot express how dangerous it is with you not having the proper Torq lift tie down system! I can name numerous friends and customers of mine with stories of when their ratchets break! The problem is they tend to be on there so long you forget about them. Its always SAFETY FIRST! Please check around your local area for a set of them. Heck, even look for used ones! Just get away from those straps! You can even have a welder build you some for $200.00 Would hate to see your next video one of your rolling over because of being top heavy. Be safe bro.
Yea Johnathon please be safe!!
Insurance nightmare
i agree.... but his steering might give out first...
Tacomas are reliable . NOT HD. Big difference .
agree. those straps can actually be too tight and damage the structure of the camper. that's up until they tear and blow apart.
Repent , Jesus Christ is coming back
Repent..
As a content creator myself I can't help but think "this man doesn't get enough recognition for his work" .. HOW are you taking drone shots of driving your van, just filming by yourself?! .. for real, the cinematographic work is next level.
Most drones have a 'follow' or 'track' feature that uses GPS to follow the remote. One thing to note however is that if the signal gets loss the drone can have a bad time. Lose it's location and keep going (hit the vehicle) or get lost. So it's more ideal to have someone keep track of the remote while it's happening, but in good service areas you can usually get away with it.
@@c.s.5027 wow, that's crazy! I'd absolutely freak out if I'd lose an expensive tool of my filming equipment to a freeway lol
Thank you for educating me! :)
@@antoniakenzie You're welcome! There are a lot that are fantastic and built for the solo - videographer so look around and I'm sure you can get something that works for you. Just be mindful of local laws and how high you go as some do go high enough to cause issues with law enforcement both federal and local.
Watch Foresty Forest....
@@c.s.5027 well I'm not a TH-camr, so I won't need a drone for content but I still really appreciate you taking time out of your day to educate me, it's been really interesting ... tbh you made me think about getting a small, not so pricey drone for vacation videos!
I was skeptical about this fella, but he won me over with his self awareness on the "slapping things" peice. He's not falsely cheesy. He's just himself and exudes a likable genuine personality. Nice little review without the fluff.
Be careful
These are desperate times.
This beginning music makes me think I’m about to watch a movie from the 80’s. 🤘
I got that vibe as well.😊
My first time here. I loved the intro music. Very 80s. And the “Oh wait, I didn’t see you there,” was very Bueller-esque, in line with the decade.
Love how the vintage and modern vibes mesh in your crib.
I let the ads play on your videos and read the comments in the mean time. Love your work. You deserve all your coins.
You are very neat and organized ,this allows you to feel like you have more space . Job well done !
Hitch Step Solutions: Walmart (and Amazon, etc) carry a “hitch” step that mounts to your existing hitch, bolting around the ball so that you can continue to tow while using the step. It does this by adding wings to either side of the ball that you step on that are slightly recessed so you have full access to everything. I got mine for about $30 USD, but there are a variety of options at different price points.
Incredibly useful, and I leave mine on both when the bed is empty up through towing a 9,000 lbs boat or travel trailer. Can’t recommend enough as you retain all functions.
Love what you done with camper. You should put the CO Alarm further up, as carbon Monoxide is lighter than air and will float to the ceiling. With the current position you will suffocate before the alarm goes off. :)
Good job! If you want a fan for your roof vent, no need to cut up your ceiling. Just remove the beauty ring, drill a hole in the wood frame closest to your light (you will tap in to the light for power) push a clothes hanger wire through the hole and under the insulation to the light, tape your new wires from the light to the clothes hanger wire and pull back to the roof vent. Hope that helps if you want a fan.
Dude, please take Milo’s advice ASAP . This is serious stuff, just do it.
I was blown away. I thought you were going to invite us into a chaotic frat house. It’s neat and cozy.
Never clicked on a video so fast. Love your stuff. My wife amd I went full time on May 1st of this year, almost a month in, amd couldn’t see myself ever going back.
These camper trucks are so spacious. Way more than regular vans! And you can detach it from the truck, which has many advantages.
jonathan please , safety first! as soon as you mentioned you were over the GVWR, that should really be a red flag. be safe, not just for you but for others in the road.
Whatttt... Yo that's pretty sweet setup. I had no idea there was that much room inside those! Super cool. I've got a Tacoma and been thinking of a camper set-up. And this video definitely makes it easier. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Needing a toilet in an RV and not having one just seems so anti enjoyable. You can have a 3 gallon Home Depot orange bucket with a lid in your RV. Put a 4 gallon bag from Walmart in it and use cat litter in it, close up your bag and snap the lid on till you stop where you can throw any trash away. Research ‘ waterless RV toilets’. Your videos are so fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along. 👋👋😊
Cat litter in a bucket, never thought of that, brilliant idea for those that don’t have a proper loo.
Toilet isn't the problem....no shower is the problem.. bet 99% of women agree with me
Is rather go with a cassette toilet tbh. I live off grid and use a composting toilet, and it can get messy at times.
@@denisephillips9269 gym memberships offer complimentary showers. Even then, sometimes you gotta take a sponge bath
The problem with the bucket in the camper is that you are shitting in the kitchen.
Bro oppened with a synthwave intro! My respect for him RN! 😍
Just some advice, being that you are over your gvwr your insurance is null and void you won't be covered in the event of an accident. Maybe consider getting a half ton truck and keep the camper because that's a nice camper.
my guy you are living the DREAM, a first gen taco and a prebuilt camper top is what dreams are made of.
I was going to do a conversion with my car...it got stolen. I'm happy to see you have your dream. You have organized well.
That camper doesn't seem small at all. Love what you've done with it!
Jonathan, you have accomplished a most complete retrofit for your camper. and, it looks so neat and orderly!
This is a sweet one-person home to enjoy freedom and fresh air and travels. I can't help but to be jealous.
Rig looks great! The algorithm from Bob Wells channel led me here.. You are doing what most people dream about while sitting in a 9 to 5 cube… Keep on keeping on….. Every day wasted is a day that is lost….
Lol.. Using another youtubers catch phrase!
@@sharongypsydove6080 the sentence you just said has been said by many before as well. People are very rarely original knowledge is never original when you're learning it from someone, so what's your point ??
you did a good job updating your vintage truck camper
Great video, Jonathan! Happy for you!
I believe Slumber Queen was made by an RV dealer here in BC and they got so big they split into two companies, Frasweway is the name of the RV dealer business and Adventurer is the RV manufacturing arm, they're made in Washington State now. So you've got a grandparent of a modern Adventurer camper
Adventurer campers are made in Yakima, Washington.
Bro! I got so pumped with the intro music! I felt like it was the start of an 80’s movie! Keep up beating the status quo!
This is really organized and more roomy than I would have thought
Just a friendly reminder from someone living in BC. If you do drive-up through Canada, and you're puled-over and weighed, by CVSE, you will have to drop the camper. Adding a Leaf actually decreased your gross GGWR, by the weight of the spring. Canadian inspections are very firm on overloaded vehicles...great video!
Thanks for the information! Didn't know that about Canada.
The first video of Jon's was his first experiment in winter camping in a pick up topper, uninsulated. He's come a ways! My observation is that he is learning as he goes all the ins and outs of equipment and travel camping. He learns from his mistakes, a valuable character trait. I suspect in a year his new camper will be grade "A" and he will be quite knowledgeable and skilled!
I enjoy your channel and Tessa adds to the program . She is so real ,cute and spontaneous. Good video on camper rehab. Thnx.
You did a real nice job here, Jonathan. The only thing I might worry about is that curtain being so close to the stove. It just takes a quick second of being distracted by preparations for the curtain to catch and the flames to spread. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher within reach. I've been enjoying your travel videos and am looking forward to seeing many more.
Great suggestions Rose🚚🌟
Keep your tires checked bi-weekly for proper air pressure, that's really important, or your tires will wear badly and it's very costly to replace all 4, plus it makes the mpg much worse. Happy Trails🚚🌟
I said the same thing on one of his other videos when he was cooking, the curtain was way too close to stove. I think his last video he moved the curtain over after reading the comments.
Agree fire hazard with stove so close to flammables. I'd use a propane camping stove outside..but maybe you have one and didn't mention it.
thi was the best intro Ive ever seen, so upbeat and fun.
Great video…the intro music had me all warm and fuzzy feeling. You worked hard on this camper and now you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor!
when you jumped on the couch - the mother living inside me screamed "take your shoes off mister!" ahahaha 🙂
WOW! I love the inside so much. I did not expect that vibe while looking at the outside. I'd live in that!
I love the simplicity of your rig! I usually like newer looking stuff as far as rigs but there’s something about yours that got me. Love your humble personality too. Seems to keep it real :)
Was literally just eyeing an ICECO fridge and dometic alternatives this week. And if you say ICECO is worth it, then that’s what I’m going with!
I envy your setup! I've camped bare bones style using a camper top for years. Great space you have there , young man.
When you build out the drawer for the cooler, you could build a shelf above for extra storage.
I think I'm watching your whole channel memento-style, which offers an interesting perspective on your changing campers. Not much else to say except I'm enjoying going backwards in time and seeing all these setups.
Would be cool if you had two of those fridge coolers and stacked them on top of each other with individual pull out drawers for easy storage and access. One could be fridge and other freezer.
Bruh the tortilla hiding spot was awesome 😁😁😁
That is a gorgeous space you have. It really is well laid out and looks very comfortable. Certainly a surprising amount of room.
Oh my god dude, that is HUGE on the inside! That is absolutely awesome! Love it.
I had a 1998 Slumber Queen on a Ford Ranger fx4. Even though I was close to the max payload of the truck, it handled quite nicely! One thing I would be careful about is the part of the camper that goes over the cab of the truck. I once hit a bump on the road a little too hard and it actually dented the top of the roof. So I would maybe set your camper a little higher with a couple blanks on the bed of the truck, or have some sort of foam under the front of the camper to prevent this from happening?
I like the renovation and hope you have lots of good adventures with this rig!!
You did an excellent job. Love that you have the essentials and not a lot of clutter!
Love it!!! It's definitely an upgrade from the last place. And you've already done some good adventures in her. Here's to many more!
Great intro music 👍👍One man, one camper on an epic adventure. Looks like the slumber queen got a couple battle scars on the outside. 😂 Great setup.
Love the 80's music man! I see what you're doing with it!
Holy cow
Over the limit and only strapped on
Be safe bro
God bless
Man, that is so cool. I wouldn't mind having something that n be free n travel where ever n whenever I wanted to know. Have fun n be very safe !!! Don't pick up any strangers no matter how nice they seem. Please !!
Yes finally you addressed the hitch step or maybe a folding step since you said you have back problems
More important than GVWR is how much weight you're putting on each axle. So long as you're loading properly and not putting too much at the rear(for both the tires and suspension) you'll usually be safe within reason. I knew you were over the GVWR when I saw it....
So talented making the curtains, Awesome person and camper.
That’s seriously cute! Oh, and I like how you pronounce the word “curtain”.🤣
it's definitely a cur-tain for cer-tain
Very nice, be safe, you did a really nice job. Always cool to see a retro unit restored to a nice living space.
Bro that into got me hooked immediately! Definitely earned a sub
I found you through Crazy Quaidy. I’ve gone back to the start of your journey and will keep watching till I catch up. You are entertaining and fun. I look forward to seeing your journey and what you have to share. Be well and be happy.
Dangerous rig, please take time to rectify. Much admiration for being on the road, but don't want to see you injured or someone else. Be Well
Boy! That camper is cool as hell.
Another awesome vid! Great simple, solid set-up. Wish you the best and keep it up man!
You’re so honest and sweet. Always be careful what you admit to on camera but I’m not saying lie. My only concern is how you have it secured in the back of that. A common thing during the 70s and 80s was for people to speed and these campers to slide out the back because they were not properly secured. Unless you have it secured in other ways when I’m seeing is that your tiedowns are loose. Your camper can slide back a bit and possibly cause your truck to sustain damage or maybe even flip over. At your age you need to be careful about the risks you take. If it’s only a couple hundred pounds over you’re probably good because the manufacturer should take into account that people will slightly overload. However, it has a high profile due to the four-wheel-drive and you need to always drive at or lower than the speed limit in the right lane to be safe with that big thing on it.
"Good try" Emma -- this kid's problem is that he's full of it, and that ain't sweet. It stinks. Do us all a favour and don't spread the manure. It leaves a bigger mess for all of us to contend with. And, while we're on the topic, you could use a refresher in basic physics yourself.
@@keithmorris6760 you need to get help for your jealousy and anger.
Great quality content! This might be the way to go for me to be able to road trip without having to spend a lot on a vehicle! Thank you so much for the great ideas and products you used for your build!
You really inspire me to invest in an rv. Maybe even a fixer upper. Great video. Thx for sharing. 🙂
It would be great if you could talk about how the camper compares to your previous setup, the truck cap. Pros vs cons.
wow !!! the interior was waaaaay more sick than i expected !!!
Keep a regular eye on the welds for your tie downs. The reason most frame modifications are bolted on instead of welded is because welding can alter the temper of the frame rail, significantly reducing it's rigidity.
That would be true if it was a hardened steel. Truck frames are usually made from a mild steel, 4120 or 4130. You can weld to them without too many issues, just don't drill holes in them.
I love this! I could absolutely live here. I would have to add my lady decor but I'm not too frilly. More of a hippie chick. We are building out our van and are almost finished. Probably more like halfway through. We have a shit ton of solar, probably enough to run an RV. My husband is a carpenter, so he just ran with it. I'm gonna have to make a few changes but I didn't want to say anything negative because he worked so hard on this. Once we take a few short trips, he'll figure it out anyway. I hope! I'm super late by a year but I hope you see my message because I truly love it! We spent the money on a Natures Head and it's really worth the money. We use coconut husks and it literally just turns to dirt and if you have to smell it, it smells like nothing but dirt. Or a good ole home depot bucket with a seat riser fits right into the bucket and you can just put the lid back on. I've seen so many rude comments about people like us pooping in a bucket, but seriously, I'd rather poop in a bucket than go to a public restroom and get splashback! Ok, I'm finished. I hope this finds you well. I just sub'd You must be doing something right, because you are not lacking in that dept.!
It looks great man! Be careful out there.
Just watched your first video now this one. You’ve come a long way since that first night. Living the life! Now you need a snowboard and an Epic Pass.
Your intros are, 'totally awesome'...nod to the 80's ✔
I love the retro outside and then modern inside. Very nice.
You can use the styrofoam panels for insulating around your fridge. It's easy and I'm pretty sure it would work for you. Love your videos.
i speak from experience.... over loading GVWR will quickly destroy your front end. Bearings, spindles, steering linkage, ball joints, etc.. cost me $7000 on a HD Dodge 3500 dually. I too added extra rear leaf springs, Rancho XL shocks front & rear. I neglected the front end though.
Expect serious steering looseness soon.
Followed by excessive inner and outer wear on front tires.
GOOD LUCK MAN
Wow that’s no good! How much were you over loaded? I’ve honestly worried a lot about wearing down the truck with all the extra weight.. may be switching to a bigger truck or just going back to a high top shell
@@JonathanYentch i went by payload vs GVWR- just so i wouldn't overload rear suspension. My payload rating was 4400lbs... camper was 4250- but that was empty. i had 60 gallons of fresh water (480lbs) plus another couple hundred lbs of gear. so, i was around 500lbs over limit but... that represents 11-12% over. if your Tacoma is 300lbs over limit... that might represent 20-25% overweight. OUCH!
Because you have an extended cab, plus 4X4, you don't have much leftover weight to work with.
Why not take a look at a pop up camper? it has some drawbacks, but, is a FRACTION of the weight. And they are cheap.
FYI- i lost my camper in the Butte fire and i learned the hard way about insurance. If your camper is mounted to truck- then your trucks comprehensive insurance will cover it for theft, fire, etc. BUT when camper is detached- you need to have separate coverage. i took a $52k loss on a Chalet TS116 because i had it sitting on cinderblocks when the fire came through.
You have a neat little camper! But with all those parking lot lights, why not make a 2nd set of BLACK curtains...hahahah :):):)
Really wicked build! And yea, living full time in a vehicle, can't say the straight line from the sink out is super awesome. Especially with leave no trace, or heck, just being considerate, it's worth looking into creative ideas on how to have some sort of catch for your grey water and dispose of it properly
It’s just water and dirt for the most part and as long as you use natural and environmentally friendly soaps you’ll have little to no impact
One of my biggest regrets is not researching the dinette layout. A couch (or something like this) is one thing I REALLY want. I just wanna plop down sometimes and my only real option for stretching out is to get in bed and like you said, every speck of dirt or mud will at some point end up in the bed if you aren't constantly cleaning. Happy and safe travels!! 🙂✌️✌️
That's really nice, good job! I'd need a bathroom though
Bucket with Luggable Loo top would work in his weight limited circumstances.
I have an old Okanagan camper and a Dodge truck. Our campers are really similar in layout! My sleeping area is a little bigger then yours and I have a dinette. Mostly it is the same. In the area between the camper wall and the truck wall I keep outdoor carpet, tarps and rope. I actually do not have anything keeping it in place, it fills the space enough and I have been driving that way for a few years. For my steps I use a step ladder that I bought at Peavy. I keep it just inside the door and just bring it down to use it. I also keep it open for quick use. I looked all over for steps and ladders and it was really my only option.
Great video Jon - do a video on the Jackery and show how long things run - like a box fan would be cool etc thanks
You have everything pretty well in order. Can you have everything that you pretty much need? So you're pretty well-set-up case. You get in a snow storm or bad weather. You can stay right inside and enjoy your camping. The only thing that I would like is that. When you leave your camping spot, you take your camper with you. Where if you had a trailer, you could leave your trailer behind to mark your spot. But it's whatever you want. A great video
I had a camper something like that. For the gray water, I just had it drain into a collapsible gallon water bag. For one person, I didn't have to empty it too often. No porta-potty? That's something I couldn't live without.
Craig. He could just get a Lugable Loo at Wal Mart or sporting goods. It's a 5 gal painters bucket with potty seat. Or you can just buy the seat part at Wal Mart if you already have bucket. Plastic bag filled with kitty litter or wood shavings inside bag.
Great tour! Love your space. Glad to see another nomad without a bathroom like me lolll
You had me laughing at several points in the video but I really cracked up when you got to the bedroom and said "This is where the magic happens..." You're a talented guy. As others have said, replace those ratchet straps with a proper hold down system. UV light from the sun will destroy those straps all too soon.
There’s not enough room in there for magic to happen. 😄
Awesome videos! We found this one first and making our way through all of them. Stay safe and keep doing what you're doing.
It's perfect! And draining your water outside is perfectly fine. I'm sure you use safe soaps and if someone has a problem with it, tell them to kick rocks.
A big fan of your channel. Love the camper set up and the vibe. More power to you👌👍⛟
Those drone shots were sick
I have a jacket like that, a 70’s wrangler jacket mines denim/denim color. Great jacket, truck home and video 🤙🏻
Diggin the 80s intro tunes
Best era of music!
You're a great videographer :) You really understand what's important to capture in content :)
The music in the beginning. 🔥 love how the camper turned out!
Fantastic Job! On the camper renovation, and the video. Thank You!
Folding table on the wall next to the couch to get work done and have a coffee
Or smaller "couch" since it's only him in the camper. Space from couch and closet could make s small but useful shower
This was so entertaining. "This is fire" took me tf out! 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, you did good on the curtains. 👏🏾👏🏾😅
Love the intro music! Felt like I was about to start watching an 80s movie
Thanks for the tour. I'm about to put on my Adventure Hat and hit the road. My camper has a bathroom, so it's all good. Take care.