Air conditioned rooftop tent camping in 101° and the best street taco's i've ever had!

[@Thejoeb]

I use those magnet led lights too, highly recommend for quick and easy truck bed lighting

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@theboston3386]

I had the older model, which is about 3k btu. I had to point the hose directly on my dogs to cool them down in the bed of my truck with a cap. I just recently purchased the new model, which is in this video. I’m able to cool the bed, the whole bed. Approved here!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@thndrhwk7]

Cool Video! Nice meal! From a guy that cooks a ton on cast iron. They make a handle pad for them. Easy to pack!! Only takes one time to forget the handle is always hot!!! LOL!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻 thanks!

[@jfaber99]

You can do this for the awning. I have the Roofnest Overland gen 1 that doesn’t support an awning and is the exact size and style as your tent. I bought the awning for the gen 2 and with six fire curtain clamps I just clamp it to the tent. It works perfectly sun shade and I had a five minute rain where it held up too.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@robg2652]

for an Awning - try a Sidekick Shade from Trail Gear Oasis - you can mount it to your passenger side back door next to the entry of your tent - happy camping

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@CaptainHowdy1977]

The jetboil genesis is awesome. I use it camping and when working. Cook up some lunch on the job. The pot gets water to a boil pretty fast. I know they are pricey but for me it was worth it.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Backroadssploring]

Moon shade works great. Not the cheapest option. I like that I can put it which ever side of my gladiator works

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@dawnwar2105]

I wondered where you were at first I thought Whitney Lake but that was way too green. I love watching some of your ideas. I do full time in a 17' TT. I left Texas tornados for dry hot desert.. crazy hot. Made it out alive, I am now in the Cali mtns. My starlink set up is stellar thanks to you. Safe travels!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@ANoss13]

For an awning I might just do something quick and cheap, car Magnets with a hook with a tarp connected to truck then some poles with guild lines on far side!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@godsbackcountryoverland]

Put a mount on top of your cab roof and mount your awning off of there, that's what I would do. You could also use it to mount additional lights.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻

[@waynegenewick8570]

Happy Father's Day Brian 🏕️🥩🍫🧉 steak Rumplemans and a Hershey bar!! Camp life at it's finest..

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you sir👍🏻👍🏻

[@929cbr_rr]

That was an amazing looking dinner ! And Rocky the raccoon, ha, brazen little pest isn't he !? PS, not sure if you heard, but Mike Quady ( CrazyQuady ) had a heart attack a week or so back. Let's all keep him in our thoughts and prayers. He's a good man in the truck camping community. And let's give his channel a little love.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did hear. Scary news

[@UberStash]

Rumple Minze, awesome, that brings me back too!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Dan.W.05]

Great set up...happy Father's day

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻👍🏻

[@tellrich29]

That spot was perfect. Lake side is awesome. Great video. Appreciate the content.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@tommanning7337]

Thanks man, watching this video made me order some street tacos 🤣🤣 Hey, no complaints 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Glad I could help😉👍🏻👍🏻

[@bcgbcg792]

Bigtime prayers for Crazy Quady to Recover soon

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@bcgbcg792]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors Crazy Quady is an Awesome Human being, & So Are You Brian, & I definitely know that You & Crazy Quady do appreciate that.

[@jacketsfan72]

Great video! Those tacos had my mouth watering! For sure going to give those a go. Love the new setup and looking forward to your videos. Love the channel!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you!👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChrisWells-vk8qx]

I have the same setup on a Chevy Trail Boss, but have a Roofnest Tent. I used 14” 1/4” thick L brackets for my awning. Let me know if you want to see a picture. Works great

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yeah! Send me some pics. [e-mail]

[@brianrogers5327]

Nice setup so glad to see you back out there awesome

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!!

[@Buenas_Vistas]

You're thinning up fella! I feel you on the Texas heat, if you know you know. I wish we aligned more on outdoorsy stuff. I like camping but my thing is more water centric. I'd love to show you why rivers are better than lakes and why kayaking is the right way to experience the outdoors.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaythewildman]

Great video Brian. I'm liking the new setup. Food was on point. And as always, I enjoyed the time lapse. Can't wait to see the new mattress. Stay safe.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Jay👍🏻

[@SuziPoozi]

I'm so happy you got another tent! I don't know why, but I like the tent and truck canopy adventures the most. I'm like you with needing a cover of some sort, even when it's hot. I use a flat sheet, and I really liking the jersey knit ones because they have some weight to them. I'm glad you got yourself a kitchen box, I'm starting to put another one together for myself. Don't forget to make your list so you don't forget anything. 😉 I've found that the plastic school supplies boxes that will be coming out shortly are great for holding silverware and other small, loose items and they pack well. As far as an awning goes, I watch the channel Outdoor Gear Review, which a guy named Luke does agenda free gear reviews and he also does a lot of camping trips using the gear. He likes to use tarps for all of his camping and will attach them to his trucks. He uses a couple of adjustable tent/awning poles, and it works out great. It's a lot less expensive than awnings and you have better control of how you use them. It's a great channel if you want to check it out. 🙂 I wish the A/C unit wasn't so expensive, I've been looking for a similar unit to use in my little vintage Airstream. Prior owner put a small window unit under the couch, but it just doesn't do the job, and it's so mint that I don't want to put a unit on the top. Have you found anything similar that is less expensive?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheCopperVillageAngler]

Thanks for the video, Brian! Looking forward to the next one!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻

[@nurseelliott4256]

I’m with you brother on I have to have a cover for sleeping. Just feel strange when I don’t have something. $100 vs $300 I take the $100 stove also.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@travelinwithTODD]

the setup looks good! those tacos look awesome.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Todd👍🏻

[@csr9057]

Nice setup! We need to plan a weekend with the rv’s! Happy Father’s Day!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Let’s do it 👍🏻

[@CaseyIrwin-yy1er]

You never bring enough meat! Great job on the tacos!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@Frankie23105]

Great video! Makes me wanna go camping!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@user-vv1mg9ro2w]

If you still had your truck bed topper, would you prefer the window ac, versus the BoughtRV AC option?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Yes, I’d go with the window unit👍🏻

[@olemiss2223]

You’re more determined than me to camp in that heat. I peeped the Lightning shirt, I ship all your WBD to DFW from our Mississippi location, small world.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻 small world for sure

[@RobertStroupe]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@highrevS2k]

I think the Moon Shade has a suction mount. You could suction it to the roof of the truck to anchor it.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kennethvalerio1294]

Beautiful set up

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Video 📹 🔥! Lived every minute watching it. Did your Raccoon buddy visit again later? Lol😅. He was a Cutie-pie but definitely not to be messed with for sure yes!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks Pamela. I heard him running around after dark, but he never came up near camp.

[@soniayoung7531]

Heyy Brian beautiful scenery ,perfect camping spot the river and the sound of the birds so tranquil, nice setup atlase you will be cool,careful don't hurt yourself I see the raccoon came to visit lol,thanks for sharing stay safe and cool 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you😀😀

[@richardmaxey713]

The water level is really up there from your other trips... Have fun...:)

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@esiebert7625]

Man I haven’t had Rumple Minze in decades, my go to chilled sipping drink in my old age is Sambuca…

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I can’t stand that stuff. Black licorice is not for me😂

[@juketreks2192]

A tiny camper manufacturer gave me advice he uses, only go when it’s cool to camp.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻

[@Letstallklife1954]

Great video. And demo products

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ortega2424]

That raccoon was ready to take you down! Lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

He was a bit angry it looked like 😂

[@jessiewilson2099]

❤❤❤great video again bro. That food looked awesome. I see our furry little friend found you again. It will be 101 degrees tomorrow in Alabama. Not sure if you heard about crazy quady yet, but he can use all our prayers

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did hear. Sad to hear what happened

[@jroddy1]

I'm blown away by some of these DIY. $800 for that AC! Bro just Get a hotel room for 2 nights and save your money. lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip👍🏻👍🏻

[@TigersLSU]

Man your truck is bad ass

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

[@donkeyracer6551]

Holy hell it’s 4am what in the hell am I watching?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻

[@zeflixy9814]

same for me

[@joandonnelly7206]

Get a floaty and get in the water, you'd be surprised how much cooler it is when it's hot.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Rodneywoods-rm2kt]

Enjoyed The Video

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thank you👍🏻

[@clarencewiles963]

It looked like your cast iron skillet was pretreated. From your camera view. Room for the wife 😊

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I pretreated it at home👍🏻

[@ctlittle82]

I have a lost horizon matress in my tent just get the air pump and suck all the air out of the matress it gets super thin when you do

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@MegaCocobaby]

Hello Brian, hope all is well. Nice setup buddy. On a different note, did you hear what happened to Mike (CrazyQuady). That's really sad but I'm glad he's ok. Take care of yourself my friend. I would love one of those bluetti but they are expensive and I cannot afford one. Be safe amigo in this crazy Texas hot 🔥 heat 🥵

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻

[@jdtallant3751]

I don't want to, but I have to call a Texan foul agains you. I have video proof of you having street tacos without a cold beer!!😂😂😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. Good point 🍻👍🏻

[@RUSERIOUS76]

Have you had an opportunity to see how bad the draw from the AC would be on your power bank? Would be good information for people who "rough" camp.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It averages around 450 - 500 watts. Not super efficient and would require a very large battery or some gas/generator.

[@jayko23]

I've been searching for a decent roof top tent . Do you recommend the benehike tent you are using or are there better tents for the same amount of $$ ?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I would look at the Naturnest tents over the Benehike.

[@blacktruckadventures]

Rock On!!!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks! And thanks for the street taco inspiration😂👍🏻

[@garrybegoon5129]

What did you use to marinate the steak? They look great and we’re rounding up all the ingredients to make them ourselves.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Just salt and pepper👍🏻 added garlic powder and Worcester sauce in the pan and that’s it!

[@tomh2567]

Nice hat!!

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@Psubs579]

Great video! What kind of chair are you using next to the lake?

[@jaysonjohnston3611]

Super curious on that too. Looks like the original Cliq Lounge but it’s a different brand… Cliq discontinued their original lounge…

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It’s a MTRVR high back chair. Just put a link in the description

[@lindalanasa1437]

wu’ stuh shr. A word that i had to repeat many many times because my father insisted I say it correctly. Spaghetti was also a word I mispronounced until i was 11 😂. Daddy said i had to have something to tell my psychiatrist when I was grown 😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@trevormangus7832]

Looks like you also added ditch lights. What did you use ?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did. I’ll be posting a vid on the install here soon👍🏻

[@t3angling575]

Awesome setup. I too have gone to the Ridgid toolboxes, makes a world of difference, than soft bags, etc… I do not have a rooftop tent, question for ya since you mentioned figuring out a n awning setup; can you turn the tent so that the ladder is over the tailgate? Meaning once you are done e cooking, etc., you close the tailgate and the ladder down, that way you could mount an awning on the side of your truck passenger side. Great video. Thanks again.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Can’t spin the tent around because the rails would not line up with my luggage bars on the truck.

[@markfitzgerald-x4m]

brian what kind of sleeping pad did u use

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Lost Horizon. I believe there is a link for it in the video description👍🏻

[@wyateerp1]

I live in South Central Arizona, try it here. Plus take your nice Ford off into the Desert and let me know how your A/C unit works. May purchase one if you do that. Tom in Az. P.S. I have a Chevy Tahoe (4x4) With a SmittyBuilt OVERLANDER HARD SHELL ROOFTOP TENT - 2983. Its 2 yrs old. Easy up, Pain to put down. Great Video ,But you should have at least Fished

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻

[@isaachodges4001]

Do you have a link to the knife?

[@claysisson4627]

Did you add pod lights to your hood? Can you post the link to the ones you got or a short video on install? Was wondering if they interfered with the hood opening at all. Great vid as always.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

I did. I’ve actually got a video coming out soon on them👍🏻

[@Serenityindailylife]

What is your power source for the a/c

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

This trip I had shore power at the camp site

[@ryanfish1137]

put a rack on the cab of the truck and a 180 degree awning on driver side?

[@pham_777]

Great video! What lake/state park is this? Looks awesome. Cheers from a fellow native Texan 🍻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks👍🏻 this was out in Mineral Wells

[@brianbonessa6876]

Great Video Brian. Was wondering, if you didn't have plug in, what minimum generator wattage would run that A/C unit?

[@Mikeyggg-xg2yx]

I have a simalar set up and I run a 2200 watt inverter generator.. I run a 5k window ac, and it works great

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Safe bet would be a 2000 watt to handle the initial startup surge

[@n3cKb0nZ]

I’m curious what happened with the Raccoon stand-off

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol. I left him alone. He didn’t seem to happy I was intruding on his dinner time

[@susancordova3744]

Very nice looking truck. Your new stove is cool too. I thought that was funny what the person asked about your age. Lol, enjoyed your video. PS-what is your age? Lol

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

lol, let’s just say early 40’s😂 and yes, I’ve had grey hair my whole life which doesn’t help👍🏻

[@susancordova3744]

I thought so!

[@Steve-Goff]

I noticed your tall tripod light. Have you shown it before? How do you like it? I’ve seen several videos on the Goal Zero one but they’re too expensive

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

It’s awesome. It’s the DEVOS light ranger. I got the motion sensor adapter for it too. That goal zero thing is a joke. It’s huge and expensive.

[@retnav92]

😎👍. I might have missed it, but what are you powering the BougeRV a/c unit with? We had a raccoon pay us a visit both nights at our camp site earlier this week.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Shore power for this trip

[@retnav92]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors 😎👍

[@LCastanon-bu8uj]

Hi. New to your channel, from Texas too, feeling the heat! Looks like you’re at a state park? What park is this?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks! Mineral Wells SP

[@OutdoorLiving88]

The street tacos looked delicious. Hey, no shame in wearing the glove while processing that jalapeño pepper. I made the mistake of rubbing my eye hours after cutting up jalapeños and it was not pleasant at all.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryanlongino6505]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻

[@GIRONA-OVERLAND]

What park is this?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Mineral wells SP

[@mikelee7876]

Just get a ecofoow wave 2. 5100 btu and small

[@kmcdonald3766]

Don’t have to answer if you don’t want to it’s just curious how much weight you had lost you look like a different person.

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks. To date I’m down about 50lbs

[@JonVicha]

🎉 camp Jim Ross ATL 😮😮😮😮

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Fishfuzzlove]

My question if it’s 100 outside why the heck would anyone hang out in a tent during the day? Seems like that AC would be great for off grid cabin or yurt.

[@SPAWNOFSATAN013]

No more f150? I want something bigger than my raptor.

[@kdhartman44]

Nope, he bought just a big enough camper he could justify to himself he “had to have” a bigger truck. Don’t tell his wife though!🙄

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Nope. Sold it about a month ago for this. Needed something bigger to tow the RV

[@mikelee7876]

1650 is not a cheep meal to make sure

[@mikeanslave1797]

The temperature ain’t much better in Louisiana it’s hot here

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

🔥🔥👍🏻

[@mikeanslave1797]

@@BrianWatersOutdoors I’m guessing u remember crazy Quady I don’t know if u follow him but check out his last video.

[@BillFrosheiser]

Why aren't drinking beers anymore ??

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Just stopped about a year ago

[@gregarmstrong6798]

Doesn’t wearing the hat backwards defeat the whole purpose of the hat?

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Not at all👍🏻 sunglasses for my eyes and brim keeps sun off my neck. But thanks👍🏻

[@timherron4574]

To much crap, not enough enjoyment, play camp in your driveway same thing 😂😂

[@BrianWatersOutdoors]

Thanks for the input 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaxripper251]

105 but it's dry heat so not bad