I've seen probably 50-100 of these vids and this is by far my favorite; atemporary setup that could be used for extended periods of time with space and comfort. Great job.
You must not watch enough. This video is sub-par. He only talks about the build and not show the build. He didn't show how anything works. Pretty lazy video.
@@theboston3386 We must have looked at different videos. This video explains every detail of what he did & how he did it. One of the best I've seen out of roughly 60 videos thus far. If we could see the video of your build, it would help. Thanks.
Chris, that's extremely rude. Its a person choice to watch or not.Obviously you had different expectations and that a fine but THAT doesn't make it a sub par vid! Stop the judgement of others...just move on until you find what you are looking.
@@theboston3386 I wouldn't go so far as to say he was lazy or didn't show anything... but I will agree that this a very minimal "build" and not sure how anyone can spend time in this thing bent over to move... seems like this is only good to sleep a drinking session off...
Shout out to all the fathers and husbands that only have a handful of hours for themselves each weekend! It might take us longer, but we will get the job done regardless! great build!
I second that….on all accounts. I snagged a topper off from a Chevy 1500 that was given to me by a friend who no longer had a use for it. …so I’m retrofitting it to my ‘08 F 250 Super Duty. (The one with the suicide doors and a 6’10” bed…and the step tailgate). The topper/cap fits lengthwise, but isn’t quite wide enough to fit its drip-edge over my truck rails…so I’ll simply block it up (3/4” - 1”) so when it’s clamped it will cause the drip-edge to hover a heavy 1/8” above the truck’s bed rails. …runnin’ solo so that will take a weekend. …then there’s the wall I want to build just inside of the tailgate and rear topper window…with double doors on Jeep lift-off style hinges so that quickly pull them and still have full use of my truck bed for work, etc…. It’ll be my weekender for my outings, fishing and hunting, here in Alaska, and it will be mosquito 🦟 proof.😛
You ended this video with a line that threw me off guard. “Check those guys out because they do a better job than me” How much better can a job like this get!!?? You did an exceptional job this build you did for your truck is a true masterpiece it’s like you thought of every possible idea and nailed everything on your bucket list. I love everything about this build and this video. Great job!
True. Very great idea especially the table in combination. I wonder though, if sitting on the bed how the table would feel, seems almost good enough for a laptop. Really love the half bed setups. I have an idea in my head of a diagonal bed, in a 5ft pickup but It would obviously have some downsides still curious how it would play out.
@@Bawkr . . . . hiddy ! It says it's been 8 months since your comment and you mentioned a set up for a diagonal bed . Just an idea for you if you haven't tried anything yet. My last topper , I cut 2 x 8's long enough to fit across the bed rails of the truck bed. It wasn't quite long enough to lay across but I could sleep at a diagonal on it and I had all the room under it for storage . It was easy to take down if I needed the bed for some project too . Just a thought for you ! I'm about to do the same a new topper I have on my Ram 2500 . Happy camping !
@@wh8085 bed rails, the top of the fleet side or? I'm not picturing this in my head. For now I've kind of abandoned the thought of living in a vehicle need a house to keep my ebay store / storage going. If I figure out how to day trade properly though I will not need the ebay store so that may be an option for me.
very impressive!! that was one of the easiest set ups i have seen yet. here i am worried about affording a class B or C to travel in. HA! all i need is a pick up with a topper. thank you for the tour. very impressive!!!
First off, great job on the build! You shouldn't down play the work you did by saying it is crappy, you did an excellent job! You can tell you spent a lot of time on the build and did a lot of research. I really appreciate the fact that you are someone who uses their truck for something other than camping. Like you said, so many guys out there have videos of these great builds but then you can't use your truck for anything else! I also appreciate the fact that you are a married man who has kids (me too). Your setup is much more practical than others and still has all the creature comforts you need. Thanks for the video!
see, this is exactly what i was looking for. simplistic and easy to take out when you need your truck, throw in couple jugs of water, maybe a small jackery or similar and hot water kettle, looks perfect! personally wouldn't even bother with wiring lights, battery LEDs are easy.
I am 62, have a gmc sierra. Soon to be a widower, traveling to the places we would have gone to. Great ideas, nothing fancy, you did a great job.. thanks
Awesome video. I learned a lot from your ideas. FWIW, I used harbor freight anti fatigue cushion mats that lock together, you get 4 for $10. I adhered them to my tailgate, so it saves my knees when climbing in.. You can also use these on the whole bed too. I love your light kit idea with respect to the hitch harness
Finally a guy like me, married with kids that works. Nice little set up. I was gonna do something similar but decided I’m gonna build my own camper here soon. Good video thanks for sharing
It looks to me you did a real good job for DIY job it looks comfortable you can cook you can sweep you entertain yourself TV anyting that's your personal get away for the weekend I'll blend you good job brother to get a real good job God bless you
Great Vid, played it at 1.75 sp. You did a Good job, covered the basic thanks for the locking ideas, I need to fix my canopy plexiglas replacement window, should rivet it in. Thanks!!
I've been researching build / no build truck camper setups extensively and I keep coming back to yours! I don't have the space to store a big wooden build. Your build is simple, orderly, supremely functional. Nicest minimal build I've seen on youtube. Thanks for posting brother!
I love the full on, totally decked out, "has everything you need AND the kitchen sink" videos. But I also love the simple ones like this too for beginners or people that can't/don't want to have a permanent setup. This was great for giving me simple, tame ideas to get started and see if I like vehicle camping before buying thousands of dollars worth of materials to build a massive rig.
Nice thumbnail, I plan to look at your video, with tomorrow morning's coffee !! Two days later: Coffee was good this morning and your minimal build is a winner !! Thanks for posting the video !!
Any guys looking for a cot to clear the wheel well you need the camp time roll-a-cot They only have two sets of legs I use mine in my long bed Tacoma Great video
I kept coming back to this video over and over. Been truck camping for over 2 years now and had spent thousands of money for my set up. Modified it 3x already and I kept coming back to this video. After all these years, this set up is what I truly wanted. Simple and uncluttered. Thank you thank you! God bless.
You're selling yourself short. This is one of the best reviews I have seen, and one of the best builds. I totally agree, I just camp on the weekends, and usually just in the summer, so I want everything to come out so I can use my vehicle for actually hauling stuff and getting some work done, much like your build. Thank-you for sharing.
I love the commentary on all the research you did and how you couldn't find exactly what worked for you and how you had to come up with solution. I am having the same thoughts as you as I am working on my set up currently. Literally no set up is alike, we gotta do what we need to do to make it work. Copy catting can only be so successful lol
From a woman's point of view. You killed it. ☢️ All can come out to use on your job. Lights really nice, love the ladder, You got the basics covered. Heat. bed., cooking . Safety. Never forget to test your alarm before using your Big Buddy, 🔥🔥 . Carpet with padding. Excellent. ❤️ And you should give yourself more credit , Great job Sir 💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I kept mine simple too! I use the truck to haul things!! I’m married, work full time….12 hours shifts…but it’s nice to just get out for a day or two!! Looks good!
Nice I raced a mustang today and won . I had 10 fresh picked coconuts in the back . My neighbor 2023 TRX doesn’t want any of the coyote v8 SC. And the other neighbor 2023 Raptor v6 turbo they don’t want it. I would like to camp but I love to race .
Wow, I’ve never thought of the folding table. That’s a great idea. I like it. I just subscribed Thursday, October 17, 2024 watching now 8:41 PM. I’ve been trying to get different ideas to set up in the bed of my truck permanently actually love the table idea. I will probably use that. Thank you. Well, I’ll watch for more.👍👍
I've seen probably 50-100 of these vids and this is by far my favorite; atemporary setup that could be used for extended periods of time with space and comfort. Great job.
You must not watch enough. This video is sub-par. He only talks about the build and not show the build. He didn't show how anything works. Pretty lazy video.
@@theboston3386 We must have looked at different videos. This video explains every detail of what he did & how he did it. One of the best I've seen out of roughly 60 videos thus far. If we could see the video of your build, it would help. Thanks.
Chris, that's extremely rude. Its a person choice to watch or not.Obviously you had different expectations and that a fine but THAT doesn't make it a sub par vid! Stop the judgement of others...just move on until you find what you are looking.
@@insanity6829 The world today: truth = rude, 😂
@@theboston3386 I wouldn't go so far as to say he was lazy or didn't show anything... but I will agree that this a very minimal "build" and not sure how anyone can spend time in this thing bent over to move... seems like this is only good to sleep a drinking session off...
Shout out to all the fathers and husbands that only have a handful of hours for themselves each weekend! It might take us longer, but we will get the job done regardless! great build!
I second that….on all accounts.
I snagged a topper off from a Chevy 1500 that was given to me by a friend who no longer had a use for it.
…so I’m retrofitting it to my ‘08 F 250 Super Duty. (The one with the suicide doors and a 6’10” bed…and the step tailgate).
The topper/cap fits lengthwise, but isn’t quite wide enough to fit its drip-edge over my truck rails…so I’ll simply block it up (3/4” - 1”) so when it’s clamped it will cause the drip-edge to hover a heavy 1/8” above the truck’s bed rails.
…runnin’ solo so that will take a weekend.
…then there’s the wall I want to build just inside of the tailgate and rear topper window…with double doors on Jeep lift-off style hinges so that quickly pull them and still have full use of my truck bed for work, etc….
It’ll be my weekender for my outings, fishing and hunting, here in Alaska, and it will be mosquito 🦟 proof.😛
Don’t sell yourself short, that’s fantastic! Great job.
💯
I’m married, I got kids, I got a fulltime job… lol. I feel ya my man!
You ended this video with a line that threw me off guard. “Check those guys out because they do a better job than me” How much better can a job like this get!!?? You did an exceptional job this build you did for your truck is a true masterpiece it’s like you thought of every possible idea and nailed everything on your bucket list. I love everything about this build and this video. Great job!
I agree...neat job.
True. Very great idea especially the table in combination. I wonder though, if sitting on the bed how the table would feel, seems almost good enough for a laptop. Really love the half bed setups. I have an idea in my head of a diagonal bed, in a 5ft pickup but It would obviously have some downsides still curious how it would play out.
@@Bawkr . . . . hiddy ! It says it's been 8 months since your comment and you mentioned a set up for a diagonal bed . Just an idea for you if you haven't tried anything yet. My last topper , I cut 2 x 8's long enough to fit across the bed rails of the truck bed. It wasn't quite long enough to lay across but I could sleep at a diagonal on it and I had all the room under it for storage . It was easy to take down if I needed the bed for some project too . Just a thought for you ! I'm about to do the same a new topper I have on my Ram 2500 . Happy camping !
@@wh8085 bed rails, the top of the fleet side or? I'm not picturing this in my head. For now I've kind of abandoned the thought of living in a vehicle need a house to keep my ebay store / storage going. If I figure out how to day trade properly though I will not need the ebay store so that may be an option for me.
very impressive!! that was one of the easiest set ups i have seen yet. here i am worried about affording a class B or C to travel in. HA! all i need is a pick up with a topper. thank you for the tour. very impressive!!!
Dude you did a really great job!
First off, great job on the build! You shouldn't down play the work you did by saying it is crappy, you did an excellent job! You can tell you spent a lot of time on the build and did a lot of research. I really appreciate the fact that you are someone who uses their truck for something other than camping. Like you said, so many guys out there have videos of these great builds but then you can't use your truck for anything else! I also appreciate the fact that you are a married man who has kids (me too). Your setup is much more practical than others and still has all the creature comforts you need. Thanks for the video!
No need to bad-mouth your work! A lot of people would love to have this truck! Great build!
see, this is exactly what i was looking for. simplistic and easy to take out when you need your truck, throw in couple jugs of water, maybe a small jackery or similar and hot water kettle, looks perfect! personally wouldn't even bother with wiring lights, battery LEDs are easy.
I like this something that can easily be taken out and stored away but also comfortable enough were you can actually somewhat live in
Everything you need and nothing you don't. Best build I've seen.
I am 62, have a gmc sierra. Soon to be a widower, traveling to the places we would have gone to. Great ideas, nothing fancy, you did a great job.. thanks
Hey Buddy I Would Take Your Truck Camper Anytime You Have A Small Camper Home Be Proud Thanks For The Video 😊
The bedrug does it for me and makes it look warm and cozy, nice simple build.
Neat, simple, comfortable, lightweight and easy to take out and put in. I love it so much 👍
The shout you did for Mav, but he actually redid his truck.
Dude, simple and sweet! Easy and awesome. Great job. This is the best one. You can remove everything when you want!!
Very simple and cool
Awesome video. I learned a lot from your ideas. FWIW, I used harbor freight anti fatigue cushion mats that lock together, you get 4 for $10. I adhered them to my tailgate, so it saves my knees when climbing in.. You can also use these on the whole bed too. I love your light kit idea with respect to the hitch harness
Great job, and you turned a bargain into something awesome!
Finally a guy like me, married with kids that works. Nice little set up. I was gonna do something similar but decided I’m gonna build my own camper here soon. Good video thanks for sharing
Beautiful set up, I've watched HUNDREDS of camper videos, this is among the top percentile.
Sometimes simple is best ; KISS. Good job !
Thanks for your few little tips!
Great ideas all. Really, really good use of already made stuff. I like your build better than most others.
It looks to me you did a real good job for DIY job it looks comfortable you can cook you can sweep you entertain yourself TV anyting that's your personal get away for the weekend I'll blend you good job brother to get a real good job God bless you
Fantastic setup
really enjoyed... going to Alaska in a few years, planning a build.. yours is common sense and cost effective! thank you!
Congratulations you inspire me
Well its about time! Awesome build…from one working dad with a family to another!!!
Great set up, simple and effective. I like that. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the tip on locking the tailgate and topper window.
Great Vid, played it at 1.75 sp. You did a Good job, covered the basic thanks for the locking ideas, I need to fix my canopy plexiglas replacement window, should rivet it in. Thanks!!
Nice easy build, that works.
Good video, detailed, concise, to the point and done! Not exhausting to watch to the end for the average viewer.
I like this better than the one I saw from a woman that has plant on her door, it makes her space so small.
Love the bed design.
Great Job. Simple but functional.
I’m going simple too, this helped me a lot!
I've been researching build / no build truck camper setups extensively and I keep coming back to yours! I don't have the space to store a big wooden build. Your build is simple, orderly, supremely functional. Nicest minimal build I've seen on youtube. Thanks for posting brother!
Nice work. Moderation in all things. No need to go full refit. Good enough is good enough.
Excellent truck and work 👍
I love the full on, totally decked out, "has everything you need AND the kitchen sink" videos. But I also love the simple ones like this too for beginners or people that can't/don't want to have a permanent setup.
This was great for giving me simple, tame ideas to get started and see if I like vehicle camping before buying thousands of dollars worth of materials to build a massive rig.
WOW simple setup, i like it. Awesome job on build. have fun on your camping trip...
Cap look nice👍💞👍for 75 bucks you saved to finish out yr rig by buying used👍👍.
Looks great.
YEAH!! Now, let's see some camping videos!
See you watched MAV. Great guy to get ideas from.
Simple. Effective. Modular. Easy. Excellent execution!
I think you did pretty damn good myself. Good job!
Excellent build!
Nice thumbnail, I plan to look at your video, with tomorrow morning's coffee !! Two days later: Coffee was good this morning and your minimal build is a winner !! Thanks for posting the video !!
Love it!Well done👍greetings from Germany
Nice build, watch the videos and use what works for you, nice job. Happy adventuring. Thanks for sharing.
Love this. So many builds are just so heavy in cost.
I like it, will probably do something similar with mine. I also need to use my truck for other things. I wish I could camp full time, maybe someday.
Well done K.i.s.s love it
Any guys looking for a cot to clear the wheel well you need the camp time roll-a-cot
They only have two sets of legs
I use mine in my long bed Tacoma
Great video
Dude this is a perfect setup for a truck that is multi-tasked.
I think you did a great job. I'm a no frills needed woman. Like the simplicity
I LOVE how Simple you did things! It made me Laugh, when I saw your Drill Holes.....they look like mine! LOL Great....Simple Job! Love it!
SIMPLE BUILD, LOOKS GOOD!
Your story is what gives me hope....you are a doer. Hard to find nowadays.
Thank you for Thai sub title👍
Cozy, simple and perfect. I love it. 👍
I like the way you did to your truck, simple but you have everything you need.
One of my all time favs!
I kept coming back to this video over and over. Been truck camping for over 2 years now and had spent thousands of money for my set up.
Modified it 3x already and I kept coming back to this video. After all these years, this set up is what I truly wanted. Simple and uncluttered.
Thank you thank you! God bless.
Got some GREAT ideas from your vid. Thanks! Awesome! Love the light table idea and locks inside.
You're selling yourself short. This is one of the best reviews I have seen, and one of the best builds. I totally agree, I just camp on the weekends, and usually just in the summer, so I want everything to come out so I can use my vehicle for actually hauling stuff and getting some work done, much like your build. Thank-you for sharing.
Good ideas. Stay safe.
Great set up simple but functional going with this set up. 👌 Thanks for sharing..
Simple but effective. My kind of build. Thanks for the ideas!!
Finally, a setup that wont requires shelling a ton of money into. I love your setup man, thanks for your sharing.
excellent job jerry rigging that back window with the plexiglass and handles
Thanks for sharing this with us. Nice, simple and good to be able to remove everything when you need the pick up for other uses.
I love the commentary on all the research you did and how you couldn't find exactly what worked for you and how you had to come up with solution. I am having the same thoughts as you as I am working on my set up currently. Literally no set up is alike, we gotta do what we need to do to make it work. Copy catting can only be so successful lol
Cozy and simple. Easy to change around. Good job.
From a woman's point of view. You killed it. ☢️ All can come out to use on your job. Lights really nice, love the ladder, You got the basics covered. Heat. bed., cooking . Safety. Never forget to test your alarm before using your Big Buddy, 🔥🔥 . Carpet with padding. Excellent. ❤️ And you should give yourself more credit , Great job Sir 💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best build and build video I've seen in my 3 days of rabbit holeing. Thanks man!
I like everything you did and have nothing negative to say about anything you did. Keeping everything simple is oftentimes the best way to do things.
I kept mine simple too! I use the truck to haul things!! I’m married, work full time….12 hours shifts…but it’s nice to just get out for a day or two!! Looks good!
Love your window making abilities
Nice I raced a mustang today and won .
I had 10 fresh picked coconuts in the back .
My neighbor 2023 TRX doesn’t want any of the coyote v8 SC.
And the other neighbor 2023 Raptor v6 turbo they don’t want it.
I would like to camp but I love to race .
I'm in the same boat. I pull a goose neck horse trailer when I take my horses but wanted a camper shell for hunting & camping.
Simple and clean. Very nice
Thanks for the video , nice setup
Straight up Great job!! No bla ba!! I'm inspired ❤
Phenomenal job with the plexiglass man
Nice simple utilitarian build....thanks!
So practical and clean, that beach chair is a great idea.
This is a perfect set up. I’d def do this if I could find a topper for my long bed T100.
Nifty and simple--makes getting away easy, staying away comfortable, and returning enjoyable.
I really like the simplicity but efficiency of this build.
Nice and neat, nice and simple.
We like how you utilized space by using a net on the roof inside. Great video!
One thing you really helped me in figuring out how to lock my camper from the inside, that was a really great idea. TY.
I really like this build because its really nice and simple and great for weekend camper
Simple yet functional. I'll be sharing with my Son.
Out of the tons of videos I've watched,yours is the most practical video I've seen!
Wow, I’ve never thought of the folding table. That’s a great idea. I like it. I just subscribed Thursday, October 17, 2024 watching now 8:41 PM. I’ve been trying to get different ideas to set up in the bed of my truck permanently actually love the table idea. I will probably use that. Thank you. Well, I’ll watch for more.👍👍