You picked a winner. Engine good forever with proper maintenance. Watch to not add weighty accessories. Mine had 395000 when I gave it to my nephew and it's digging Colorado just like Kentucky! Good truckn!
Its my camper's younger brother! Mine is a 1985, with the mid kitchen and all around windows out the back. I don't have the front bed window though. I have a few things I need to fix up on mine as well. It kind of comes with the territory of owning these older campers. Hope those renovations go through without too much problems, and the camper serves you well for some time. Safe journeys out there!
@@chloesamclutch While the extra lighting would have been nice, it comes with a trade off. Oh, I know! Plus, I'd have gone nuts trying to deal with curtains for such a window. Speaking of leaks, hope your roof vents are still doing OK. My camper still had the original plastic ones, which cracked a bit with age.
Hi Johnathan, I admire you. How you’re mastering many ups and downs in your life. You are such a responsible young man. Stick to your dreams and God bless you.
Jonathan, that Slumber Queen is soooo cool. About as vintage as vintage gets. That kitchen wallpaper and drapes were over the top. :) I am a new subscriber. Really envy you. I am 63 and not as brave as you at this point in my life, but back in the day, I would have. LOL. Have the best time of your life buddy on your adventures. :):)
Congratulations! That should be a great learning platform. I truck camped in Yellowstone this summer and learned alot about the pros and cons of my rig. Have fun!
Don't waste your money repairing an old fridge. I use mine for storage. Buy a heavy-duty icebox and throw a thick blanket over it while your travelling. Water repair is very easy. Make sure all the fittings are tested under pressure. I have an inverter in my 8-foot camper. Buy a shower tent room and USB power pump for under a 100 USD from Amazon. Have your furnace serviced? The thermocouple is a moving part and you will wish you did in the cold season.
Pretty nice rig ! Toyota and a Slumber Queen 🇨🇦👍. I have a 1979 Okanagan🇨🇦 8’-6” in original condition. I was surprised to find it was pre-wired for a fantastic fan over the table area when I took out the simple vent. If you have the aluminum roof skin, make sure to use only the proper rv lap sealant(on a warm day) (Dicor is one brand) when re-sealing any edges or vents, silicone is big no no. I’m guessing the original “happy jack” jacks were leaking and thus were removed. I got mine re-built , but kits are available for a d.i.y. project if you are handy and find a second hand set. Enjoy the adventure, and happy trails. 🌲
That’s sweet! Now I’m really hoping once I pop off the vent it’ll be pre wired for the electric fan haha. Bingo with the Happy Jacks. They are leaking but they still work. I’m looking into getting new seals for them so I don’t have to a buy a set since they’re so pricey
Toyota truck cool that 3.4 v6 is definitely working probably needs a re gear if it hasn’t already.& need a extra trans cooler routed after the factory one on radiator get the Hayden 678. all that weight Custom Deaver or Alcan leaf springs is your best bet. Old Man Emu shocks w 883 springs up front are great option for you...the proper research & oem parts could make that thing absolutely bullet proof overland rig
Jonathan I pray all will go well as you fix up you camper and truck. I will be watching for the new changes you will make. That will be GREAT!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS
Toyota trucks are extremely dependable. The camber looks great, I wouldn’t really do anything but clean and repair. Pick up a mattress topper from Walmart and you will be good to go.
If you ever encounter water damage use 2x2s, 2x4 and oak plywood to fix and strengthen it up. Trust me DO NOT USE CHIP PLYWOOD. Also you should clean and paint the roof with RV rubber roof coating. Make sure the putty tape (forgot the name rn) in the corners where the corners are connected it solid as well as around key areas. Make sure to caulk seal every corner of your camper, especially the corners and windows. Use clear see through caulk that can easily be removed when it's time to add a new seal. Enjoy your rig and have fun!!
I've been living in my '93 Elkhorn slide-in truck camper for 3 1/2 months now. (Now into the weather and cold of northern Utah). It's awesome! It sits in the back of a 2000 Ford F-250 long bed with airbag suspension. The Elkhorn is 19' long with a side-door entry, full bath (with separate shower!). Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours! Enjoy! (Subscribed)...
Jonny, I so enjoy your enthusiasm. I had one of those truck capers 45 ys ago, loved it. sold both for 3500. Was easy to sell. I can see why. I loved it/ It slept 4, and had a bath and shower, with doors. Those old campers were made to last. I wish I still had the camper. God bless you, you are such a positive person. Good things will happen.Just do whats right. God will guide your steps. Be happy, be safe. Love from Utah.I subscribed.
Your camper may be used, but it's in super good shape/no leaks or water stains. Just get some contemporary fabrics to replace those curtains. You could get RV blinds direct from manufacturers. Then add some cool 12 volt led lighting and a solar charged lithium battery to power everything. I use a 540 watt OKPRO with a Zoombros 330 plugged into it as a slave battery.
You got yourself a good deal, truck campers are the best. With a few small touches, you'll quickly realize this. Welcome to the truck camper life, looking forward to seeing your next uploaded video.
I love what you’re doing! I just found your channel so I need to get caught up on your renovations, but if you still need curtains, I would be happy to make some for you! Seriously! I’m 62, and I really envy you the freedom of living this way. I know there are a lot of folks out there living the nomad life that are my age & older, but I’m too chicken!! Lol! I’m sure you already know this, but Bob Wells is basically the nomad expert; his YT channel is Cheap RV Living, and might be a great source of information for you. I wish you the best ~ stay safe out there!
Thanks for the support!! Love hearing when my work resonates with others in such a positive way :-) I would actually be super thrilled to get some curtains, it’s one of the things that I have been putting off figuring out haha! If you could send me an email at hello@jonathanyentch.com we can figure out the details :-)
Paint the whole thing white and maybe a light grey. Loose the curtains. Peel and stick flooring and u could turn the closet into a wet bath. Fans even just the small isolating ones.
I have an 03 Taco Prerunner 3.4 V6. The two best and cheapest mods to get more power and MPG have been a Volant cold air intake and a Jet mass air sensor.
40 years ago I lived in a truck camper for 2 years. When it’s cold, the heat will stay up at the ceiling. Might want to get rid of the storage I I’ve the frig and put a bigger frig in. I have a boat frig, 2 way. Most of the time I was not level but the frig stil worked. You should have an escape hatch, usually over the bed. Keep an eye on weather reports and know exactly how high you are. Back road watch for low branches , especially after a snowfall or rain. Wood and aluminum don’t take hits very well. Camper should have its own battery. Good luck.
Ps, it looks like the truck is lifted a bit.wait til you get hit with cross winds when driving. If possible a little fatter Truck tires. Know your weight when fully loaded, fuel water people everything. Scrap yards have scales, mite coat you $10. Watch coming down long grades, with that weight you mite get brake fade then no brakes. Shame you didn’t get one with a bathroom. If you ever upgrade to a bigger camper, I’d strongly recommend you get a better truck. My camper was set up for 12 volts. I put an evaporator on the roof. It fits in the hatch. It looks like an AC put in backwards. It makes the inside 10-15 degrees cooler than outside. But you need a water source. Had 2 20lb propane bottles. In the summer, a bottle would last me a month. In the winter, a week. Keep drinking water separate. I don’t think you will last more than 3 months with a girl along and NO bathroom, unless you stay at campgrounds that have bathrooms. In 2 years of living in mine, I stayed at a campground 1 day! That was in Vegas at the circus circus.
Congrats Jonathan, Your rig is great, and I am happy your truck is a Toyota which should have good reliability. Truck campers are really great because they are easy to park, easy to travel and can easily get into an auto repair shop if needed. Try checking on TH-cam or google the make and model number of your refrigerator, it may be an easy repair. Will be looking forward to seeing your next video🚚🌟
U Can buy 12v, 50qt refrigerator/ freezer for $350. and many other things, such as heater, ac, can be replaced with newer technology with relatively low costs. Good luck !
Bob Wells of CheapRVLiving has just posted a review of a 12 volt fridge he bought. He has checked out a lot of fridges over the years, so he latest specific fridge might be worth considering.
I lived 8 years in my 30 ft travel trailer built by Thor. Word of advice, be sure to open a vent on your ceiling while using the propane stove. This will keep the moisture from building up around the windows when burning propane. Same goes for your oven and heater. This occurs only when it's cold outside.. I hope you do know that the refrigerator we'll run on electric as well as propane. At least mine did. You are right about the price of replacing one. I finally found one on sale at Camping World. Did I buy it, nope! I bought a small one at Lowe's that runs on electric only. Had to put in a little fascia work around the refrigerator but worked great. I used dry ice in the freezer section when there was no power. Caution: dry ice will burn you if you're not wearing thick gloves ! You didn't show the bathroom. Get yourself a 5 gallon bucket, trash bags, toilet seat, and air freshener and you'll have it made. 😃😀
It’s in excellent condition! I love the retro vibe of the camper and the fact that you had some 80’s style music to match at the beginning of the video!!!
Congrats! Love the camper. When you paint the walls be sure to use a Zinser primer or a gripper primer.. If you use Zinser you won't have to sand the walls. Enjoy the process as it is your new home.
Awesome purchase! It would be cool if when you’re all done, you did a cost estimate breakdown of purchase and renovation so others who aspire to do what you’re doing have an idea of what it takes!
Very nice layout, i.e. good sitting area, counter top area is sufficient, plenty of space for sleeping. It's got good bones. It will be fun to renovate.
Check out the mini fridge prices before you get it repaired, might be cheaper than the repair or the same price. Also, those curtains are badass! Keep those imo.
We had one older like that and fixed up. If it had a bathroom we would of kept it. Also there is no insulation so that heater is necessary. We used a portable heater
Jonathan i am your new subscriber, i want to see the new development renovation of your camper van ... having said that it’s always nice watching your video.. Stay Safe From Texas
Cool! I think Slumber Queen was originally from my neck of the woods, the Fraser Valley here in BC (British Columbia, Canada)...hence the maple leafs..EH!
More than likely a four season camper and somewhat insulated. Used to be able to pick these things up for dirt cheap but now they're around 1k or higher!
Congratulations on Queen's Lumber. I've been watching these kinds of videos for sometime. Waiting for my time. Have a lot of things I have to get rid of yet. We accumulate a lot overtime. Nice truck by the way. Camper looks fine to start out with and you will fix it up you look like you have a head on your shoulders. I will probably catch up on your videos very shortly. Just wanted to check in have fun.
It looks like you need to raise the camper a little. It should not rest on the sides of the bed, and there should be 2 inches between the roof of the cab and the bottom surface of the bed area. You can use a bed matt, plywood or whatever. The lightest is the dense rigid foam board used in construction. Not the Styrofoam insulation board, but the dense structural foam used in construction. It is usually red or blue. I went from a shell to a cabover with no bathroom or built-ins. It had beds, lights and water, but heat was a Mr. Buddy, Coleman stove and so forth. Now I have a Lance with everything: Generator, stove, oven, AC, heat, fridge with separate freezer. I only live in it for short bursts, but it is great. Your camper looks good for a small truck. I agree with other's suggestions that you get air bags for the rear suspension.
I had a 1995 Shadow Cruiser sitting on top of a 1969 Ford f-100. Oh how I miss that set up,would cost me a fortune to bring that back,your choice of that set up,,your in for a treat
Good to see you back Jonathan. You are now taking the first big step to be a nomad....We love you and wish your channel a lot of growth. I shall be watching ....
Truck bed campers are great! They have been very underated, but are making a huge resurgence. Congrats. Be very careful not to add too much weight, consider a solar system, and right away get a hitch-step that you can get cheap from Harbor Freight that will make it a lot easier to get in and out of the camper. Good luck and I know you will have fun with the mods, and being on the road with it.
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼yes bro you are set,cabovers for the small trucks are so rare, good for you,they are very easy to work on,prepare yourself for all the looks and new freinds you are gonna make
Congrats and the new to you Truck Camper, It will be fun to update as we did with mine on my channel. Have fun and enjoy your new to you camper. Big Thumbs up to you 👍
Great camper and pickup I do have a few suggestions for you You will need to get a pop up shower for out door bathing and a Big Kahuna for your water holding and a Bucket to poo and pee in
My sister was kicking this idea around for a while - truck with truck bed camper. I think that's her ultimate setup, but right now she's got an SUV with a rooftop tent. I don't mind less space and traded my SUV for the fuel economy of my "stealth" Prius "camper". I seriously thought "slumber queen" was a custom decal thing, like with those maple leafs, it screams Canada to me
Jonathan, I'm so glad you decided to buy this. You really needed some space and maybe a real bed for your back. I think you'll be much safer, although people do notice campers more than just trucks and cars. You're a go getter, you won't have any real issues. I'm jealous!!!
Congratulations! Jonathan....so wonderful to see you so happy with your new home on wheels. It's fantastic! Will see your upcoming renovations. Take care...Safe and Happy Travels! Merry Christmas! *Vandie Van 🚐Wings 🕊*
Good looking truck and camper. Couple of observations; Look into 4 corner camper jacks so you can take it off if you want or need to. They make hydraulic manual jacks or 12volt and some have self leveling options. You'll probably want to raise the camper cab over, where it's touching the truck roof. Lift whole camper by putting 2 2x4's or 2x6's in the truck bed. That will raise the whole camper 2" then maybe slide an inner tube with little air to act as a cushion between camper bed rm and truck cab roof. That fridge should be 12v propane and electric 120. Try it on each power source, propane first. If it's Been off a long time it might take some tweeking to get it going but they're pretty easy to work on, just Google or TH-cam for routine maintenance ideas. Good luck, have fun with it. Solar for LED lites for sure and maybe rig an outside shower of schedule 40 plastic pipe to hold shower water up on the camper roof, paint pipe black for heating by solar. Rig 8' tarps north & south & another east & west for shade and rain water collection with buckets. Use tent stakes with rope to stabilize from wind. You'll have a great time
Hey Amigo...congrats on the new (to you) camper! I live in my truck camper from April to November full time so I have a bit of experience full timing in these things. For you upgrades I would consider these things...Battery...most important as this is the life of your camper...get a good one...or two. I had two 6 volts which was great...but last year upgraded (after saving for two years) to two lithium and it made a HUGE difference in how I consumed power. That aside...your fridge will be important and needs to work right or you will get lots of spoilage..which can get expensive. If you can get a new propane one that's the best as the new ones just sip propane and work excellent. Get an electronic thermostat. They are super cheap on Amazon, usually one maybe two wires direct replacement and this will save a ton on propane use if you are using your heater. Switch out to LED lighting...this will save your batteries..down from 1.2 watts per bulb use to .002 or something like that for LED. Again, these are super cheap on Amazon and will pay for themselves in the first month easy. Check your roof...look for cracks in sealant or weather stripping...anything that looks sketchy fix, tape over or put sealent on...it's much easier to do this now than after water starts leaking into your camper. Other than that...it's a great life...don't worry about getting everything right...you will probably upgrade in a year or two as you figure out how it works for you and what you would need to make life better. Will be watching how things work out. Have fun!
You may be happy to know that almost every Station Casino in the Las Vegas area usually allows up to 7 days of overnight camping at the very very back of the parking lots so long as everything is clean, free of trash and discrete (aka don't set up outdoor living or have trash and trash cans or anything like that or they will make you move out the moment they see it) Also when you sign up for the players cards you usually get some free play, and sometimes you win on it ......which can pay for a nice buffet meal ;) as they are pretty inexpensive and AMAZING ----so if you get through the Las Vegas area that is something to consider
Great project. I have owned a similar camper that I carried on a mini Nissan Frontier and other than driving in strong crosswinds I liked it a lot. I especially appreciated the separate living area from the truck cab. If I owned yours I would remove the old fiberglass insulation and replace it with code board foam for more structural rigidity and better insulating value. Redo all the joints at the same time and worry free for a few years
Keep that maintenance up on the truck like it's your new found religion. Especially if you're planning to keep that camper permanently on it. Those campers are hell on drivetrains and suspension.
Wow, I have some catching up to do on your videos. I guess I was watching them as youtube was dishing them out. Prior video I saw was after the work you did on SQ. Pretty impressive. Keep up the good work.
What have you done! Now scroll through all the “do this “, “don’t do that”, “ you know you need to...” just saying. Looking forward to the updates. You go sleeper queen! JOKING! You Rock!
Don't forget to inspect your fire extinguisher, especially if it came with the camper!
Or replace it with a new one if it has some years on it. Cheap Insurance
Really excited for you. Love seeing people live the life they really want.
I’m so proud of you man! Been watching since you moved out of your house, inspiring everyone to be a minimalist and live life to the fullest!
You picked a winner. Engine good forever with proper maintenance. Watch to not add weighty accessories. Mine had 395000 when I gave it to my nephew and it's digging Colorado just like Kentucky! Good truckn!
Yes Tacoma’s are incredible! 400k here we come
Its my camper's younger brother! Mine is a 1985, with the mid kitchen and all around windows out the back. I don't have the front bed window though. I have a few things I need to fix up on mine as well. It kind of comes with the territory of owning these older campers. Hope those renovations go through without too much problems, and the camper serves you well for some time. Safe journeys out there!
Front bed window over the cab on these as well as class C motorhomes are notorious for leaks/rot. You're better off not having one!
@@chloesamclutch While the extra lighting would have been nice, it comes with a trade off. Oh, I know! Plus, I'd have gone nuts trying to deal with curtains for such a window. Speaking of leaks, hope your roof vents are still doing OK. My camper still had the original plastic ones, which cracked a bit with age.
Hi Johnathan, I admire you. How you’re mastering many ups and downs in your life. You are such a responsible young man. Stick to your dreams and God bless you.
My husband and I were just driving down the 14 and he recognized your truck! Have fun with your new camper!
beef up your truck's rear suspension with air bags and extra spring like Hellwig helper spring
Couldn’t agree with you more. A good stiff cross-wind would not turn out well for him.
Good advice
Check out Timbrens, they are easy to have installed and cheap...thats what we did. It fixed the problem, we have a F250!!
otherwise r.i.p his suspension
It isn't in bad shape at all. Have fun fixing up and enjoy staying in it.
Jonathan, that Slumber Queen is soooo cool. About as vintage as vintage gets. That kitchen wallpaper and drapes were over the top. :) I am a new subscriber. Really envy you. I am 63 and not as brave as you at this point in my life, but back in the day, I would have. LOL. Have the best time of your life buddy on your adventures. :):)
Congratulations! That should be a great learning platform. I truck camped in Yellowstone this summer and learned alot about the pros and cons of my rig. Have fun!
Don't waste your money repairing an old fridge. I use mine for storage. Buy a heavy-duty icebox and throw a thick blanket over it while your travelling. Water repair is very easy. Make sure all the fittings are tested under pressure. I have an inverter in my 8-foot camper. Buy a shower tent room and USB power pump for under a 100 USD from Amazon. Have your furnace serviced? The thermocouple is a moving part and you will wish you did in the cold season.
I'm so happy for you, the camper looks awesome. A little paint and fixing water leaks will go a long way.
Pretty nice rig ! Toyota and a Slumber Queen 🇨🇦👍. I have a 1979 Okanagan🇨🇦 8’-6” in original condition. I was surprised to find it was pre-wired for a fantastic fan over the table area when I took out the simple vent. If you have the aluminum roof skin, make sure to use only the proper rv lap sealant(on a warm day) (Dicor is one brand) when re-sealing any edges or vents, silicone is big no no. I’m guessing the original “happy jack” jacks were leaking and thus were removed. I got mine re-built , but kits are available for a d.i.y. project if you are handy and find a second hand set. Enjoy the adventure, and happy trails. 🌲
That’s sweet! Now I’m really hoping once I pop off the vent it’ll be pre wired for the electric fan haha. Bingo with the Happy Jacks. They are leaking but they still work. I’m looking into getting new seals for them so I don’t have to a buy a set since they’re so pricey
Toyota truck cool that 3.4 v6 is definitely working probably needs a re gear if it hasn’t already.& need a extra trans cooler routed after the factory one on radiator get the Hayden 678. all that weight Custom Deaver or Alcan leaf springs is your best bet. Old Man Emu shocks w 883 springs up front are great option for you...the proper research & oem parts could make that thing absolutely bullet proof overland rig
Dude I love that music. Straight outta an 80s montage!
Yesss!
I hope you keep the vintage look, it's so cool! The wallpaper is very 80s, and the curtains just need a wash. It's incredible how preserved it is!
1970s actually. Crazy ....
Jonathan I pray all will go well as you fix up you camper and truck. I will be watching for the new changes you will make. That will be GREAT!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS
Toyota trucks are extremely dependable. The camber looks great, I wouldn’t really do anything but clean and repair. Pick up a mattress topper from Walmart and you will be good to go.
No, they aren't. Toyota's are not reliable at all. Not any built in the last decade.
Toyota is the most reliable car brand by far
@@kdrapertrucker what?
If you ever encounter water damage use 2x2s, 2x4 and oak plywood to fix and strengthen it up. Trust me DO NOT USE CHIP PLYWOOD.
Also you should clean and paint the roof with RV rubber roof coating. Make sure the putty tape (forgot the name rn) in the corners where the corners are connected it solid as well as around key areas. Make sure to caulk seal every corner of your camper, especially the corners and windows. Use clear see through caulk that can easily be removed when it's time to add a new seal.
Enjoy your rig and have fun!!
Really cool man. I converted an Astro van a few years back, huge change going from a house to car-living. Love your setup!
I've been living in my '93 Elkhorn slide-in truck camper for 3 1/2 months now. (Now into the weather and cold of northern Utah). It's awesome! It sits in the back of a 2000 Ford F-250 long bed with airbag suspension. The Elkhorn is 19' long with a side-door entry, full bath (with separate shower!). Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours! Enjoy! (Subscribed)...
Jonny, I so enjoy your enthusiasm. I had one of those truck capers 45 ys ago, loved it. sold both for 3500. Was easy to sell. I can see why. I loved it/ It slept 4, and had a bath and shower, with doors. Those old campers were made to last. I wish I still had the camper. God bless you, you are such a positive person. Good things will happen.Just do whats right. God will guide your steps. Be happy, be safe. Love from Utah.I subscribed.
Your camper may be used, but it's in super good shape/no leaks or water stains. Just get some contemporary fabrics to replace those curtains. You could get RV blinds direct from manufacturers. Then add some cool 12 volt led lighting and a solar charged lithium battery to power everything. I use a 540 watt OKPRO with a Zoombros 330 plugged into it as a slave battery.
You got yourself a good deal, truck campers are the best. With a few small touches, you'll quickly realize this. Welcome to the truck camper life, looking forward to seeing your next uploaded video.
I love what you’re doing! I just found your channel so I need to get caught up on your renovations, but if you still need curtains, I would be happy to make some for you! Seriously! I’m 62, and I really envy you the freedom of living this way. I know there are a lot of folks out there living the nomad life that are my age & older, but I’m too chicken!! Lol! I’m sure you already know this, but Bob Wells is basically the nomad expert; his YT channel is Cheap RV Living, and might be a great source of information for you. I wish you the best ~ stay safe out there!
Thanks for the support!! Love hearing when my work resonates with others in such a positive way :-) I would actually be super thrilled to get some curtains, it’s one of the things that I have been putting off figuring out haha! If you could send me an email at hello@jonathanyentch.com we can figure out the details :-)
Paint the whole thing white and maybe a light grey. Loose the curtains. Peel and stick flooring and u could turn the closet into a wet bath. Fans even just the small isolating ones.
Good for you, vintage is good! I'm sure you'll love it!
I have an 03 Taco Prerunner 3.4 V6. The two best and cheapest mods to get more power and MPG have been a Volant cold air intake and a Jet mass air sensor.
40 years ago I lived in a truck camper for 2 years. When it’s cold, the heat will stay up at the ceiling. Might want to get rid of the storage I I’ve the frig and put a bigger frig in. I have a boat frig, 2 way. Most of the time I was not level but the frig stil worked. You should have an escape hatch, usually over the bed. Keep an eye on weather reports and know exactly how high you are. Back road watch for low branches , especially after a snowfall or rain. Wood and aluminum don’t take hits very well. Camper should have its own battery. Good luck.
Ps, it looks like the truck is lifted a bit.wait til you get hit with cross winds when driving. If possible a little fatter Truck tires. Know your weight when fully loaded, fuel water people everything. Scrap yards have scales, mite coat you $10. Watch coming down long grades, with that weight you mite get brake fade then no brakes. Shame you didn’t get one with a bathroom. If you ever upgrade to a bigger camper, I’d strongly recommend you get a better truck. My camper was set up for 12 volts. I put an evaporator on the roof. It fits in the hatch. It looks like an AC put in backwards. It makes the inside 10-15 degrees cooler than outside. But you need a water source. Had 2 20lb propane bottles. In the summer, a bottle would last me a month. In the winter, a week. Keep drinking water separate. I don’t think you will last more than 3 months with a girl along and NO bathroom, unless you stay at campgrounds that have bathrooms. In 2 years of living in mine, I stayed at a campground 1 day! That was in Vegas at the circus circus.
I'm really looking forward to seeing this camper van renovated!
Love that camper! Can't wait to see the final product!! Hope you'll be comfortable!
Great work my man, never let anything set you back because one closed door just means another one opens down the road.
Congrats Jonathan, Your rig is great, and I am happy your truck is a Toyota which should have good reliability. Truck campers are really great because they are easy to park, easy to travel and can easily get into an auto repair shop if needed. Try checking on TH-cam or google the make and model number of your refrigerator, it may be an easy repair. Will be looking forward to seeing your next video🚚🌟
Just watched this vid it’s quite the upgrade from the back of your truck 👍🏼
Nice digs. Let the adventure begin!
U Can buy 12v, 50qt refrigerator/ freezer for $350. and many other things, such as heater, ac, can be replaced with newer technology with relatively low costs.
Good luck !
Thanks for the advice! Any suggestions on a specific fridge to look into?
@@JonathanYentch
Ebay has the best price.
I have been built a couple of camper van myself...if I can be your help?..don't hesitate
Bob Wells of CheapRVLiving has just posted a review of a 12 volt fridge he bought. He has checked out a lot of fridges over the years, so he latest specific fridge might be worth considering.
I lived 8 years in my 30 ft travel trailer built by Thor. Word of advice, be sure to open a vent on your ceiling while using the propane stove. This will keep the moisture from building up around the windows when burning propane. Same goes for your oven and heater. This occurs only when it's cold outside.. I hope you do know that the refrigerator we'll run on electric as well as propane. At least mine did. You are right about the price of replacing one. I finally found one on sale at Camping World. Did I buy it, nope! I bought a small one at Lowe's that runs on electric only. Had to put in a little fascia work around the refrigerator but worked great. I used dry ice in the freezer section when there was no power. Caution: dry ice will burn you if you're not wearing thick gloves ! You didn't show the bathroom. Get yourself a 5 gallon bucket, trash bags, toilet seat, and air freshener and you'll have it made. 😃😀
Looking forward to renovation videos!
The first video I saw of yours was your first day/night living in your car. I think the slumber queen looks pretty awesome for the age of her.
Agreed!
Keep it as old looking as possible!! I dig this rig man!! Congrats!!
Yeah, vintage is awesome!! I need something like this
I just remodeled my ‘88 pop up tuck camper. It was very rewarding. Last thing to do is Rhino line the outside. Thanks for the vid!
It’s in excellent condition! I love the retro vibe of the camper and the fact that you had some 80’s style music to match at the beginning of the video!!!
Maria is proud of you, for your new Camper,
Great find Jonathan ! Looking forward to joining your journey !
Congrats! Love the camper. When you paint the walls be sure to use a Zinser primer or a gripper primer.. If you use Zinser you won't have to sand the walls. Enjoy the process as it is your new home.
Awesome purchase! It would be cool if when you’re all done, you did a cost estimate breakdown of purchase and renovation so others who aspire to do what you’re doing have an idea of what it takes!
Recently been getting in to the RV and camper scene on TH-cam! And I’m glad to see what this channel holds!
Thanks a lot for the support!
I wish I could find a sweet deal as this. Senior here. Car was stolen and vandalized. I feel my dream was stolen.
Buy insulation to cover windows.
Very nice layout, i.e. good sitting area, counter top area is sufficient, plenty of space for sleeping. It's got good bones. It will be fun to renovate.
Wow.....congratulations!!! Have fun gettting it ready for roaming. !
"Slumber Queen" 😂 I noticed that too lol ...I'd be painting over that fast! Lol Cool set up!
Good for you! We love ours. Happy trails! 👍😉🔥🦌🌲🇨🇦
Congrats on the buy, and welcome to the truck Camper world
Check out the mini fridge prices before you get it repaired, might be cheaper than the repair or the same price. Also, those curtains are badass! Keep those imo.
We had one older like that and fixed up. If it had a bathroom we would of kept it. Also there is no insulation so that heater is necessary. We used a portable heater
I wish I could just get out of here. enjoy the freedom of the road my friend.
Jonathan i am your new subscriber, i want to see the new development renovation of your camper van ... having said that it’s always nice watching your video.. Stay Safe From Texas
Cool! I think Slumber Queen was originally from my neck of the woods, the Fraser Valley here in BC (British Columbia, Canada)...hence the maple leafs..EH!
More than likely a four season camper and somewhat insulated. Used to be able to pick these things up for dirt cheap but now they're around 1k or higher!
5 gallon bucket n plastic bags toilet seat---- bathroom nice set up
Congratulations on Queen's Lumber. I've been watching these kinds of videos for sometime. Waiting for my time. Have a lot of things I have to get rid of yet. We accumulate a lot overtime. Nice truck by the way. Camper looks fine to start out with and you will fix it up you look like you have a head on your shoulders. I will probably catch up on your videos very shortly. Just wanted to check in have fun.
I like it! yea a bit more modern decor and its good to go!
It looks like you need to raise the camper a little. It should not rest on the sides of the bed, and there should be 2 inches between the roof of the cab and the bottom surface of the bed area. You can use a bed matt, plywood or whatever. The lightest is the dense rigid foam board used in construction. Not the Styrofoam insulation board, but the dense structural foam used in construction. It is usually red or blue. I went from a shell to a cabover with no bathroom or built-ins. It had beds, lights and water, but heat was a Mr. Buddy, Coleman stove and so forth. Now I have a Lance with everything: Generator, stove, oven, AC, heat, fridge with separate freezer. I only live in it for short bursts, but it is great. Your camper looks good for a small truck. I agree with other's suggestions that you get air bags for the rear suspension.
I had a 1995 Shadow Cruiser sitting on top of a 1969 Ford f-100. Oh how I miss that set up,would cost me a fortune to bring that back,your choice of that set up,,your in for a treat
Good to see you back Jonathan. You are now taking the first big step to be a nomad....We love you and wish your channel a lot of growth. I shall be watching ....
Thanks so much for the support!
Truck bed campers are great! They have been very underated, but are making a huge resurgence. Congrats. Be very careful not to add too much weight, consider a solar system, and right away get a hitch-step that you can get cheap from Harbor Freight that will make it a lot easier to get in and out of the camper. Good luck and I know you will have fun with the mods, and being on the road with it.
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼yes bro you are set,cabovers for the small trucks are so rare, good for you,they are very easy to work on,prepare yourself for all the looks and new freinds you are gonna make
I love it so excited for you.
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to see what you do with this!
Same here! 😁
Congratulations. Good luck with the repairs and renos. Look forward to seeing what you do with the camper.
Thank you! Cant wait to get it done and share with everyone
Congrats and the new to you Truck Camper, It will be fun to update as we did with mine on my channel. Have fun and enjoy your new to you camper. Big Thumbs up to you 👍
I’m rooting for this channel so much
Great camper and pickup I do have a few suggestions for you You will need to get a pop up shower for out door bathing and a Big Kahuna for your water holding and a Bucket to poo and pee in
My sister was kicking this idea around for a while - truck with truck bed camper. I think that's her ultimate setup, but right now she's got an SUV with a rooftop tent. I don't mind less space and traded my SUV for the fuel economy of my "stealth" Prius "camper". I seriously thought "slumber queen" was a custom decal thing, like with those maple leafs, it screams Canada to me
Congratulations, Jonny! 👍 Looking forward to seeing the renovations on your new Tiny home on wheels.
Good luck with your truck camper, Jonathan. Looking forward to traveling with you vicariously.
Jonathan, I'm so glad you decided to buy this. You really needed some space and maybe a real bed for your back. I think you'll be much safer, although people do notice campers more than just trucks and cars. You're a go getter, you won't have any real issues. I'm jealous!!!
Jonathan, it's really intact to be 35 years old. Just remove the valances and that will automatically update the curtains.
Have fun, I love your spirit!
Thank you very much :)
Congratulations! Jonathan....so wonderful to see you so happy with your new home on wheels. It's fantastic! Will see your upcoming renovations. Take care...Safe and Happy Travels! Merry Christmas! *Vandie Van 🚐Wings 🕊*
Love this dude. Well done on the camper. 😍
Thank you!! :-)
The camper looks awesome! Excited to see upcoming videos
Good looking truck and camper. Couple of observations; Look into 4 corner camper jacks so you can take it off if you want or need to. They make hydraulic manual jacks or 12volt and some have self leveling options. You'll probably want to raise the camper cab over, where it's touching the truck roof. Lift whole camper by putting 2 2x4's or 2x6's in the truck bed. That will raise the whole camper 2" then maybe slide an inner tube with little air to act as a cushion between camper bed rm and truck cab roof. That fridge should be 12v propane and electric 120. Try it on each power source, propane first. If it's Been off a long time it might take some tweeking to get it going but they're pretty easy to work on, just Google or TH-cam for routine maintenance ideas. Good luck, have fun with it. Solar for LED lites for sure and maybe rig an outside shower of schedule 40 plastic pipe to hold shower water up on the camper roof, paint pipe black for heating by solar. Rig 8' tarps north & south & another east & west for shade and rain water collection with buckets. Use tent stakes with rope to stabilize from wind. You'll have a great time
Hey Amigo...congrats on the new (to you) camper! I live in my truck camper from April to November full time so I have a bit of experience full timing in these things. For you upgrades I would consider these things...Battery...most important as this is the life of your camper...get a good one...or two. I had two 6 volts which was great...but last year upgraded (after saving for two years) to two lithium and it made a HUGE difference in how I consumed power. That aside...your fridge will be important and needs to work right or you will get lots of spoilage..which can get expensive. If you can get a new propane one that's the best as the new ones just sip propane and work excellent. Get an electronic thermostat. They are super cheap on Amazon, usually one maybe two wires direct replacement and this will save a ton on propane use if you are using your heater. Switch out to LED lighting...this will save your batteries..down from 1.2 watts per bulb use to .002 or something like that for LED. Again, these are super cheap on Amazon and will pay for themselves in the first month easy. Check your roof...look for cracks in sealant or weather stripping...anything that looks sketchy fix, tape over or put sealent on...it's much easier to do this now than after water starts leaking into your camper. Other than that...it's a great life...don't worry about getting everything right...you will probably upgrade in a year or two as you figure out how it works for you and what you would need to make life better. Will be watching how things work out. Have fun!
You may be happy to know that almost every Station Casino in the Las Vegas area usually allows up to 7 days of overnight camping at the very very back of the parking lots so long as everything is clean, free of trash and discrete (aka don't set up outdoor living or have trash and trash cans or anything like that or they will make you move out the moment they see it) Also when you sign up for the players cards you usually get some free play, and sometimes you win on it ......which can pay for a nice buffet meal ;) as they are pretty inexpensive and AMAZING ----so if you get through the Las Vegas area that is something to consider
Great project. I have owned a similar camper that I carried on a mini Nissan Frontier and other than driving in strong crosswinds I liked it a lot. I especially appreciated the separate living area from the truck cab. If I owned yours I would remove the old fiberglass insulation and replace it with code board foam for more structural rigidity and better insulating value. Redo all the joints at the same time and worry free for a few years
Keep that maintenance up on the truck like it's your new found religion. Especially if you're planning to keep that camper permanently on it. Those campers are hell on drivetrains and suspension.
I woild totally keep it as it is ! ❤ it. Just add solar power & a few led lights.
Aawww so happy for you it looks good and it can turns out great. 👏🙌🙏
thats awesome, you should keep the curtains they give it that 80's style!!
This was a good idea Toyota is a well made truck and cheap to fix if it breaks down.
Wow, I have some catching up to do on your videos. I guess I was watching them as youtube was dishing them out. Prior video I saw was after the work you did on SQ. Pretty impressive. Keep up the good work.
Way to go brother!
Good luck with your new adventure, can't wait to see how you renovate this cute camper. Looking forward to your explorations.
What have you done! Now scroll through all the “do this “, “don’t do that”, “ you know you need to...” just saying.
Looking forward to the updates. You go sleeper queen! JOKING! You Rock!
Hahah thank you :-)
Upgrade the suspension and get a big transmission oil cooler. The express weight of the camper will wreck havoc on the transmission
Congratulations! Subbed. Can't wait to see what you did. 😀
Awesome camper !!
I can’t wait to see the renovations. You are going to have so much fun with this camper.
Looking forward to seeing you trick it out for yourself. Congratulations Jonathan.
Good luck on your new life adventure, you won't regret it al all, well maybe the first time you break down.
Just get a "poop in a bucket" kit ...available at Wally World and most large outlets like that