2 YEAR UPDATE! | ALASKA TRUCK HOUSE CABIN

Here's my 2 year update on how the truck house has held up and what I would change if I built the tiny house on wheels again... I'll also talk about upcoming changes I'll be doing...
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[@jetne0]

Thank you for taking me to places I could never go alone!

[@blacksheepexpedition6347]

Your upgrades are the most important. Tires,Shocks,Lockers then lights. Glad it has held up without any structural issues.

[@williammacomb5691]

I just watched the 1 year review video on the truck house What’s crazy is that you look younger now than when you were younger

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol

[@chriscamarena1975]

Love the videos man, just binge watch a load of them! Can’t wait for the tour of your house, it looks awesome!

[@throwaway692]

Timmy has kept me sane this last year. Being able to vicariously wander across the Northwest with him has been awesome.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice haha!

[@JRudy17]

One of the best videos in the series. I love the ones about the truck camper. Winter videos are my favorite. If you had a Fire and baked cookies it would have been even better.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks Jason!

[@brycehongola2425]

I like the steady adaptation of new and old ideas that make off the grid possible ☮️🌵

[@ScaleofTwo]

It’s been awesome watching you take this thing all over for the past two years. Nice work! Excited to see the upgrades 🤙🏼

[@MrJoeycrackers]

Shim those steel boxes from the bottom. Asking for trouble with the rough stuff you go through.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Keep forgetting to do that, but yup.

[@davestevens4263]

You u may not be a professional but you built your cabin on wheels very well & it’s nice when u prove nay sayers wrong . I absolutely love your rig . It’s beyond sick & it’s cozy .

[@michellebauer9034]

Been watching for a while! I’m fascinated by your talent for design! Clever, practical, unique living space! MADE for adventures!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@TonSantatoSegobi]

Good evening Timmy, I really liked the video, I've been watching your channel for a few weeks and I got addicted to camping and hiking videos, very cool to see how Ford can take so many things to see you camping on it, many people don't know what they say, I think it's an amazing project, very well done and cozy, congratulations and continue with the Good evening and a hug.

[@waynekarnold]

Thank you for the tour and you didn't awesome job on building that

[@jackierandall2230]

Great show yesterday...truck house is fantastic... flar bed is THE way to go...we have a 2003 ram diesel 6 speed 4 wheel drive 317000 miles and a 1988 real lite 12 ft slide in camper.truck is also a dually. You just aim the truck and it goes anywhere you point it.was in alaska in 2018 and cant wait to go there again. Some day canada will open up again..love your adventures they are fabulous ...enjoy every day to the max!!! foot to the floor every day👍👍👍👍

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice and thanks!

[@mikekleven8130]

That's pretty awesome that it's hung together especially considering some of the roads and terrain you've been thru. It's held better than any manufactured camper ever would. 👍

[@davestevens4263]

Ohh well hats for sure . My 2 yr old travel lite has sent better days & there built so cheap. I’m always nailing , screwing shit back together. I do back woods stuff like Timmy .

[@denisemeredith2436]

Your camper has held up well Timmy . It is definitely a home from home. Could you hang the birdfeeder on the outside of your porch so the birds don't poop on your chair (at least when you are stationary and pack it away for travelling. I just watched Girl in the woods who has just turned her truck into a camper for a road trip

[@TruckHouseLife]

Tried that then the wind blows the birdseeds out of the feeder lol.

[@raywestberg1032]

You should be proud of what you’ve created. Great unique camper.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Great review, look forward to the next update!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Got one coming up soon actually!

[@neelymac23]

Back up cams are pretty helpful.

[@soniamartinez555]

Love your vedios!! Been binge watching, now I'm all cought up. Thank you for the review, that little camper house looks awesome!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on haha!

[@gregdeeth5701]

Don't forget to do something about your paper towel roll from unrolling. I felt your frustration. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup lol

[@Captndarty]

Bombproof yet it left you stranded for days on end in CO and you count your lucky charms every time it starts when it’s super cold. Cool story👍🏻

[@TruckHouseLife]

Lol, jup cam sensor is a standard fail on them.

[@daveneil3963]

That is totally fantastic tire mileage!! I've been watching you for a while and always forget to tell you how much I appreciate your paint job on the truck, it's beautiful. As always love your videos and thank you for taking us along, stay safe.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks man!

[@thim8009]

When I had my truck camper, I had the jacks you use a cordless drill on them. It worked pretty slick and alot cheaper.

[@mkollander99]

Wonderful and informative video.. thank you for sharing

[@bryanjones14]

I did something similar , but built it on a old f250 Box ( trailer ) ...so it is towable Love it I take on trout expedition every year

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice man! Shoot a pic to [e-mail] sometime, would love to see it!

[@bryanjones14]

@@TruckHouseLife I sent a few pics ... They are not great pics but I can see what I started with . I got the trailer given to me for fixing a elderly ladies roof 😂 . I've since added a small deck on the back a batwing awning and a pressurized 6 " sch 80 pvc water tank / shower .

[@se1663]

Bought my first truck a few years ago, 2018 F-150 5.0 Screw. Came with MT's. WOW was that a sharp learning curve.. got sideways on the hwy once at 70mph. Anyways I quickly switched to AT's. Now I've got 3 sets...MT's, AT's and winter tires with different wheels. These things are also stupid expensive to own and maintain.

[@lesabre1972]

As long as you are happy and it does what you want that's what matters.

[@seancook4317]

i think it's a much better idea to have the boxes outside, especially if you live in wet places, you dont really want to store wet things inside your cabin imo, it usually smells weird super quickly, and you put puddles of water on the inside which isnt nearly as water proof as outside usually. water runs to the lowest spot, which is almost always a corner you never notice rotting until it blows out into a hole :O

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Always enjoy 😊

[@martna1]

Nice video.

[@tommyk1073]

You need to check your tranny for an auxiliary pto output. Some f350 and many f450 had them. If your tranny has it you can buy a splined pump that hooks to the output shaft..throw it in park, pull up on cable knob to engage..you would have hydraulics for dismounting your home from truck bed. My 94 f450 had it..had a dump bed installed on it, it was a 5 speed manual too.

[@dhill859]

Y'know, there's not much I get jealous or envious about in life. However, your truck house cabin makes me so damn jealous. Makes me realize I really don't need a big house and all that extra junk that I build up over the years having wasted space in my home.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Lol thanks man:)

[@Skyrider12]

Hey Timmy! Love the update, keep warm Bro!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Things can always be improved but TBH your truck camper is pretty damn sweet... I'd sure be totally happy with it !

[@cowboy6591]

Dude, I always had a hitch camera so I could nail it every time in less then a minute. Get a wifi cam so you can use your smart phone to monitor as needed. No need to install a dash monitor.

[@TruckHouseLife]

I got one, but still doesn't totally get it;)

[@droning2239]

Can’t wait for more sledding !!

[@TruckHouseLife]

It's coming!

[@debrashipley8097]

Good morning 😃 love your adventures

[@wolfsburg4x4]

I just bought a 2006 long bed Sierra 4x4 duramax and will be building a cabin very similar, thanks for the inspiration !

[@TruckHouseLife]

Good luck Eric! Send pics to [e-mail] would love to see it!

[@mrbacklash]

I built a camper and replaced the jack handles with a 1/2” bolt and I can raise and lower it with a drill and 3/4” bit absolute game changer!

[@iamfogal]

Great video thanks

[@TruckHouseLife]

You bet

[@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95]

GREAT JOB TIMMY‼️‼️‼️🇺🇸

[@nathankrassow3007]

You should replace the bird feeder on the porch with a way to hang and old oil lantern, I feel like it would fit perfectly with the aesthetic of the cabin.

[@richardhardy4243]

Glad it's holding up well....as for upcoming project with your dad, I foresee something with bridges, rivers, waterfalls, and taxidermy !!!!! Should look great!

[@MomFoodPlantandThings]

I'm catching up on your videos. 💯 All your videos are awesome. 🙌🙌

[@TruckHouseLife]

Aw shucks, sorry been making a lot lately lol!

[@josephbrinkley7572]

Great build and videos. Thanks Florida Joe

[@genemcgowin5966]

Dude! I love your channel! Love your adventures! Can't wait for your next adventure! I appreciate you taking us along!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Anytime:)

[@dave8k9hohnjmdavez57]

Some people talk about it. Timmy is getting it done.. Plus sharing all online..Thank you for your efforts.

[@tjadventures9163]

I just noticed how many more subs you have now. Wow awesome. Congratulations!! Keep it goin… we all love watching 😃

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@PhantomPhixer1]

Tim,love the videos and I really am impressed with the camper.That is just great craftsmanship on your part

[@MrMarkAMartin]

Isn't it amazing what's possible when you first think hard and then work hard?

[@keithherring5462]

Oh come on now Timmy , its not that sketchy taking it off and on 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ( I helped him once it was scary)

[@rmontena4583]

So I guess the Kimberly is still serving you well. Did it get recertified? That white-knucle trip back North was something to watch! I look forward o more vicarious thrills. Be well, Rich

[@TruckHouseLife]

Sure is!

[@terryvuylsteke2434]

Thankyou Tim. Great video. Glad our country treated you well. sorry about the snow eh? LOL. God bless. Cheers from Ontario, Canada.

[@markthompson2440]

What a sweet set up.. I love it..

[@The_Lost_Alaskan78]

The paint job is dope, the wood trim looks sick. The house looks fucking awesome and is definitely one of a kind. You did a great job on quality as well as cool factor. The flatbed was a great addition. Hopefully get to see you back in the grand junction/Moab area this summer. I’m buying the first round of beers.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks man:). Yup I'm heading to Moab fall 2022 if all goes well.

[@priz2086]

I hear you on the manual jacks. I've done mine a few times with only 2 and had to change my underwear each time.... I dropped mine off the jacks once when I didn't get the ratchet locked properly. Landed on a corner and just plopped upright. No damage!

[@TruckHouseLife]

You know haha!

[@kb5815]

Did you ever think of a poured concrete pad for under your woodstove? You can put some wire in it to reinforce it.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Eventually mayhaps.

[@markdeschamp9319]

General Altimax Arctic tires are amazing for winter!

[@kubikariYOU]

I really enjoy your videos. Great way to live. I hope you get dedicated winter tires for winter. They really are much better than all season tires. All season tires do all seasons, but none of them particularly well.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup BFG KO2s next year!

[@smokejumper3]

Really cool videos! When you buy your next set of tires, no matter the brand, make sure you have them completely siped. Factory tire sipe is not enough. Most tire shops can do it for 30 dollars to completely sipe a tire. It will make them run cooler and last longer. And most important it will increase your traction on ice and snow a lot! Anyway good luck and keep up the videos...

[@patriciameskell8788]

Cool video love all. You take us places we will never go

[@donnanhuggler8451]

That fuckin thing is RAD 👍

[@marianfrances4959]

It's an awesome little home! 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🔥👌🌏

[@lesabre1972]

I love your videos.

[@unpaved7040]

Thx Timmy! I have just picked up a Toyota Land Cruiser J78 Troop carrier. Road trip time, see ya out there!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice!

[@Vegasliferpools]

Keep on Keepin’ on 😻

[@fredeschen3783]

I’ve had great luck in snow with studded mud tires. There is a company in Oregon making studs that you can just screw into your tires. Maybe they would hook you up and you could try them on your show.

[@chupacabra1765]

Going to 40" tires is going to change your power ratio a bit. The road and the wheel being the last gear ratio to factor in. Being heavy, it may not pull as well, put more load on the transmission, but will cruise faster, and maybe get better mileage. For a vehicle like that, good torque and low power transmission system loads are better. Even at the expense of speed and fuel economy.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Yup true.

[@AkDeluxeRider]

Beautiful work, my hats off to you!

[@lisabailey4512]

This is the camper.

[@dessalove5864]

Heyy Timmy! 😊 Missed the video this morning..Watched on Replay..Awesome as usual! 😎

[@wallacerotternaut]

So cool!!!

[@realistic.optimist]

Awesome kit. I would take 95% of your advise but do a couple things different, who wouldn't. I would put the webasto, stove, and Kimberly all the way forward. As an ex firefighter you are blocking your only means of egress with your most likely sources of fire. I never saw a fire extinguisher in the truck or the camper.

[@mcintyrefarm634]

Great video! Cant wait for the project with your Dad hes a cool dude!

[@joelsoutdoors8185]

Love the vids man! Always sounds like you say truck house live lmao

[@joelsoutdoors8185]

What do you use for a bike rack on the roof?

[@TruckHouseLife]

yakima snake biter me thinks.

[@MR.Kat-zVideoChannel]

I suggest yeti Bigfoot tires my mom had them on her vehicles. The tread never leaves the ground when the front wheel turns at an angle.

[@4dak88]

Hey Timmy, absolutely loving your content, especially as the world is so uneasy with world events, your outdoorsman lifestyle is such a breathe of fresh air to anyone who views this channel. I love the way your truck house is built. Perfection and craftsmanship. I've seen the pictures of the other replicas but they don't come close to the natural wooden beauty of your masterpiece, Just a side note. You mentioned you wanna install larger tires. I'm not an expert, But I've watched mechanic videos on the subject and according to guys like scotty Kilmer and a few others I've heard, bigger tires get worse fuel mileage and wear out the drivetrain gearing. Whichever tire size that truck was engineered with from factory is what a person should keep if they want longevity out of the vehicle is what I've always imagined. Anyways I'm sure you know what your doing but I'm just a bit confused on that. Thanks again, and stay safe!

[@danielsullivan9162]

I have an '02 f250 with the 7.3... long bed with carli suspension and 37" tires. I swapped my gears to 4:3 to keep the low end at slow speeds and compensate for larger tire size while towing heavy. you do lose top end highway speed as well.

[@daveneil3963]

@@danielsullivan9162 Ya, when I put 33X12.50X15 on my 85 Yota I put 4.88 gears and I was 10% below stock so ever thing worked out well.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks man, yup would prob gear down for 40s.

[@danielsullivan9162]

@@TruckHouseLife and definitely have a TRUSTED expert install your gears... seems easy, but it's all in the detail and experience to install them correctly! loving your channel.... I just keep watching and making my plan for a full time travel rig w my 02 f250... wish I could post a pic... she's a beauty, though I am in love w your paint scheme! so great!

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@@TruckHouseLife would you go to 40s even given your long distances travelled? I couldn't imagine. ..but perhaps I am wrong

[@lucianaparma9555]

Hey Timmy, on those original shock absorbers, I've come to the conclusion that planned obsolescence does not apply for expensive items or for old items. Certainly, in the past, every single vehicle was built to super last...🇺🇾👾

[@TruckHouseLife]

true haha

[@ChattSnoCone]

Get some K02s! They're my favorite

[@alexgachupin7701]

The truck house looks good.

[@TheArtisticGardener777]

You’ve gotten so much enjoyment and use out of that thing, not to mention revenue…I’d say it’s paid for itself for sure! You need to get at least some kind of simple remote indoor/outdoor temperature gauge though! Lol. Great feeling to build something like that with your own hands. Great job Timmy!

[@TruckHouseLife]

haha one day!

[@lean2379]

What about interlocking EVA foam or rubber mats for the floor? I've seen other builds with them and folks said it made a difference in the temperature.

[@AnnMitt]

Would love to hear from Ford truck engineers on your truck camper build and road adventures. Imagine they would be proud.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Its SO old they are retired. Some may have been , well, "passed on"🤣 but seriously I own one this old and many older. The advantages i really appreciate is more basic, simple, AND the antique license plate!!!

[@lesabre1972]

I saw that stair destruction video.

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol nice!

[@myles578]

You could put the boxes under the flat bed and make camper wider if rebuilding is a option.

[@TruckHouseLife]

They're too tall;)

[@redprimo8058]

I have a 2001 7.3L Superduty 4x4 super cab, basically the same truck as you. In 2005 with 140k I installed Bilstein 7100 shocks all around. I now have 290k with the same shocks. I have replaced the mount bushings on the front and recharged them at the same. My dad also has the same truck, we ordered them at the same time, both with 6 speed manual. He also has the same shocks with similar milage but because he lives on a dirt road he's had to have his front shocks rebuilt once as well as new mount bushings. Rebuilding was $40 for parts and $25 for labor. But they are owner rebuildable. I've since learned that the mounting bushings can be replaced by Delrin bushings for longer wear and the shocks are so robust that there is no significant reduction in ride quality.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice!

[@williammacomb5691]

I wanna build one for myself!!!!

[@downbytheriver501]

Love the review buddy. As a carpenter, I have seriously contemplated selling my northern lite and just building a similar setup to yours. I hate not having a wood stove in the winters here in Montana, plus the added appeal of having something 100% unique and something I crafted by myself is a major plus. Also, look into the Toyo AT3s. I am on my second set now and they’re incredible for almost all types of road conditions. Little sketch on solid ice(I mean anything without studs are) and they’re not a full on mud tire, but they perform far better across the spectrum of all conditions than any tire I’ve ever used. Cheers!

[@taylorhickman84]

+1 for Toyo AT3s, I have a set on my '01 tacoma and love them. I mainly offroad on the Texas coast, but they performed flawlessly on my drive to Pittsburgh for the holidays and gave me plenty of confidence in the torrential rain.

[@TruckHouseLife]

It's a good option!

[@JellyCatGaming]

Really loving your content here lately bud. Really finding a good stride. You deserve to blow up! Keep the adventure goin. If I ever make it back to Talkeetna I'll buy you lunch at the West rib! Their jalapeno popper burger is still my favorite burger.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on haha!

[@brisonpalmer6730]

Awesome rig man. I wish I could have met up with you when you and Phil were in the Ouray area that would have been sweet. Keep on truckin in the truck camper hope to meet up with ya someday.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Maybe next fall:)

[@kennethc8182]

Great Camper ! Keep up the great videos. Supposed to be going up to Alaska this summer. Hopefully Diesel doesn't get outrageous.

[@bigtransitadventures7449]

Awesome set up 🤟🏼🇺🇸

[@Happydad454]

Hey Timmy- can you show your diesel heater setup?? Love your videos- Homer, Alaska

[@TruckHouseLife]

Look up my How to Install a Webasto diesel heater video, it's in there;)

[@Happydad454]

@@TruckHouseLife -thanks brother...

[@albertaadventures7750]

I love your truck. I have the same engine in my rig and I love my tires (Goodyear wranglers). Great video and great channel 🤗

[@richardharp4398]

Hey Timmy, I just absolutely love all that you do man! One thing I would love for you to do is update us on the mileage of the truck. I’d be interested to know. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you mention the mileage on this. Also is the color combo original? I’ve always followed these trucks. They’ve been my favorite since 1995. I have never seen this color/design combo. I love it! Can you share the story of the truck? Are you the 2nd owner? This is truckhouse life. Would love to know the life of the truck before truck house life. I may share this on other posts to make sure you see it :)

[@EconomicRefugeesRV]

I really enjoy your channel, BUT, you're a crazy man sometimes, like I was, now getting to old for that much fun but still ful-timing in our diesel bus !! words of advice, keep the rubber side down and keep your windshield clean LOL !!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Trying to lol!

[@sunroameroverland]

I got my Fox shocks 2.0 res, from Acutune.. Custom valved, really good price.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Right on!

[@normana264]

Timmy, really enjoy sharing your perspective on life. The truck house has many sweet features. Only constructive suggestion I will through into the stew would be to put a couple of your lady freinds in charge of redoing the bed and couch situation. If your going for the bachelor old trappers cabin look you have hit the mark but if you are thinking of increasing viewership and maybe starting a truck house build company then it may be time to think modern sleek and clean Euro-Nature in your sweet tiny home! :> Keep up the great work!!!! Frikin crazy awsome!

[@TruckHouseLife]

I like the trapper look;)

[@georgedrougas2498]

HOW does this cat only have 92k subs....this is a great channel

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks yo!

[@njdevilku1340]

Approaching 100K!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup!