We Finished The Truck Camper! Renovation Complete // Tacoma Truck Camper Renovation #10

[@Omastormy]

You two are the cutest couple! Talk about a perfect match! I see you having many, many happy active years together!! Great job!!!

[@backpacker3421]

Enjoy the adventures! And no, that is not the biggest slug ever. Time for you to come see the great Pacific Northwest.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Gladly!

[@taraohais.973]

Biggest slug of the Southeast** 😂 Yeah, PNW slugs are on their own level.

[@masonandleigh]

I loved all the Tara n Joe banter in this video. Congrats on being done with an amazing project. 💚💚💚

[@taraohais.973]

Dawwawaw, thank yewwww!!

[@spearfish]

Looking forward to seeing your traveling videos!

[@eddielehman8960]

A little tip when lowering the top. Run the Max air fan on high blowing out, shut the doors, windows, and it will pull in the canvas as lowering. Good Job :)

[@hike2bhuman110]

Looking forward to your next video, hmm sprouting 👍🏻 very cool

[@auswalker7865]

That's been an amazing restoration / modification. I think people all over the U.S.A. and elsewhere will be inspired to do thier own camper projects. Happy travels Joe and Tara.

[@taraohais.973]

Thank you!!!

[@ihikefar]

This has been a fun series to watch. Can’t wait for future travelogues!

[@SamRosolina]

So proud of and excited for y’all. ‘Scuse me while I start to get prepped for swivel swing competition season.

[@BackcountryBanter]

I hear they’re spinnin’ hard this year. Be careful.

[@taraohais.973]

Bring it on! We hold the current title 😂

[@barbarahalcomb6353]

Congratulations, everything looks great. Can’t believe you have done all of that work,now go enjoy your new life vacation.love you Nan And Pop

[@taraohais.973]

Thank you so much Nan and Pop!!

[@RJ-pk7sn]

Nice camper build. Good vibes.

[@neildenton5524]

Finally an acceptable use for a BV450! Can't wait to see where y'all go!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Lol. This will be one bear canister that a bear might not want into.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Lol. This will be one bear canister that a bear might not want into.

[@dougnevitt2257]

Awesome job! Great ideas and ingenuity

[@SmackNC]

Good job! Amazing where life take us! Keep up the good work!

[@taraohais.973]

Thank you!!

[@VideoIconic]

I am really impressed with what you did with that old camper. In fact I am envious since I have the same exact camper in the original state. Thank you for sharing the renovation and I appreciate your ingenuity and hard work.

[@HikingHarter]

Amazing job you two. You should be very proud of the work you did. It looks awesome. Wishing you all the best on your adventure travels.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thank you!

[@dclnmre]

Love the videos my dudes !

[@damark376]

Amazing, so happy to see the end(ish) result, best of luck on the adventures!

[@dougbradfield7735]

Great job Guys!!!!!

[@teddgram]

Excellent work! Glad to see it all come together.

[@perrythorvig6446]

You youngsters are pretty cool - skillful - creative - and hard workers. Best wishes.

[@nicktombs1876]

Nice! Enjoyed the restoration and I must say that the end product looked really good.

[@tvtoms]

I thought I saw a stink line! hah, just kidding. Shower whenever you want. Great job on the camper project. I really enjoyed watching it.

[@BackcountryBanter]

😂

[@AllenSchubert]

The opening was about the funniest thing I've seen all day!!! HAH!!! It actually reminds me of some old toy that was a tube, too, and when whirled would make some type of whistling sound. ... Anyway, nice to see your hard work create a camper!! I hope we soon see videos of your adventures! And feel free to include acorny pun or two!

[@taraohais.973]

Aahahah, glad you enjoyed it as much as we did 😂😂😂

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello my friends hope you are well. Sorry we haven't been able to visit you for a while we were in Bulgaria then Malta were we got stuck due to Covid and flights we're cancelled. Lol that's so funny, made me laugh. You guys are so clever. Im useless at DIY. Lol. So inspirational, thanks so much for sharing this with us. Stay safe and catch up again real soon God bless you both.

[@randomthoughtsfromacrazedm3372]

Quite a job and an entertaining series. The overpay will be offset by the As Seen On Backcountry Banter when sold.

[@BackcountryBanter]

😂

[@Jobrewerful1]

You two need to hit some comedy clubs and do some stand up comedy acts along your travel routes.

[@taraohais.973]

Hah! The next form of income 😂😂

[@guyallphin1295]

I am so happy for you guys!

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

Lots of great ideas you have there feller and beautiful lady! The removable door that serves as a cutting board or at least a work surface if you darn not damage it, is nicer than one would think at first blush.... I love dual-purpose things. I will be building removable storage inside my truck bed... recently bought a Harker Outdoor EDC wedge / shell camper... and ideas from folks like you are well appreciated. I also like the way you took time to show your appreciation for those that helped you along the way. Three thumbs up!

[@davidsixtwo]

Nice work y'all!

[@PaulSolin]

Wow. You guys did a great job! I’m excited to see what adventures await.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks Paul!

[@carolinacobras]

Well done! What a fun and hopefully rewarding project. Looking forward to seeing your future adventures . Stay safe, God bless!

[@mcspin50]

What a transformation! Well done and happy, safe travels.

[@taraohais.973]

Thank you, Lily!

[@michaelshumate8397]

Excellent! So glad to see your painstaking work come to fruition, and glad to know you are living in what you made! Great camera work, especially the slithering slug :)

[@taraohais.973]

Hah, thank you for the slug footage compliment. Was so cool to see it move so slowly that close. Thank you for everything!!

[@michaelshumate8397]

@@taraohais.973 My pleasure

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Hey bud Marmalade here, can I ask where you got that small thermometer? Of you have it on an amazing affiliate link send it to me please. I have a friend who actually uses it on his pack during backing trips and I’ve been looking for that specific one. Don’t know the brand or where you got it though. Thx and great job on this series. I’m hoping to do van life soon myself

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks! Here’s the thermometer I got (I really like it, especially the min/max feature) - amzn.to/2Jay4u6

[@markharris2780]

Loved the series. Just picked up a pop up almost identical to yours and just finishing up doing some renovations. Got some inspiration and ideas from you both, so thanks. Gotta wait until some warmer weather to do some external painting but the inside is almost done. Looking forward to watching you on your travels. Good luck.

[@BackcountryBanter]

That's awesome! If you have any pictures of the camper & transformation we'd love to see them! Thanks for the kind words. Happy trails in the camper!

[@planesandbikes7353]

amazing updates to a rough old camper. well done. I'd like to put together something similar using the big portable EcoflowPro I used as backup power to my house. Seems smart to eliminate all the old propane based kitchen, even eliminate the camper's breaker panel, with an all in one lithium generator like that. I learned a lot for this series like the Dometic fridge and the kind of vulnerable wood structure in these campers too. Might consider a FourWheel Grandby shell to build out my 8ft Tundra.

[@C_C_SEA]

✨💯✨👏👏👏 Top shelf all the way 👍 Y'all have a yummy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃🍽 Eager to see what you adventuring road weevils get up to 🛣🛻⛺🏞🏔💦🎣❤️🖖🤙

[@DJDavidShmosh]

This is looking super cozy! Happy Thanksgiving :)

[@diyfferent]

Awesome work. We've been following the series and really enjoyed watching it come together. It was definitely inspirational. Have fun and be safe.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks!

[@ottobarrett929]

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[@corbinvivaan1035]

@Otto Barrett instablaster =)

[@ottobarrett929]

@Corbin Vivaan I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@ottobarrett929]

@Corbin Vivaan it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account !

[@terryt-rexhanke746]

Y’all nailed it! Turned out amazing! I loved watching your progress!

[@HeyoLamo]

Tiiiight

[@chrishorst6993]

Love all of your Puns. Love the video and your camper looks nice

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

Awesome job!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks!

[@captlarry-3525]

looks like she does all the work...in the true hippie tradition. You guys are keeping several flames alive.

[@susanstrickland6774]

You kids did a great job on your camper. Wish you many safe, fun adventures. 😊👍

[@outrigger9553]

Love what you have done. i have a 1999 Sunlite on a 2001 F150. Mine stock. Look forward to doing my remodel.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Best of luck with it!

[@outrigger9553]

@@BackcountryBanter if there is a gap between the camper and top of bed rails, buy some black pool noodles and squish tem into the space to create a more water seal. Might help with keeping the diesel from water. Works on my spce. Be sure and do front truck rail...Safe travels..

[@BackcountryBanter]

Great idea! We were just talking about sealing those gaps.

[@Captkman]

This build is Captain K-Man approved..........and in the end that's all that really matters.

[@mitb]

What board games did you pack? We couldn’t see them.

[@BackcountryBanter]

We focused on 2 player and tiny games for the time being. 7 wonders duel, scrabble, ultra tiny epic kingdoms, ultra tiny galaxies, bananagrams, cards, and we were gifted Hive by some incredible friends. Hive has been a perfect game on the road. Any suggestions?

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

Did you bring mountain bike(s) to go get supplies in town? Well, what I really meant was beer from town. Beer can be supplies too. And bagels. P.S. I must have missed your camper cook setup. Using your hiking stove and canister?

[@taraohais.973]

Yep! Weve been logging around the big propane tank in hopes of securing a single burner stove with a propane hose option, but haven’t found one/used it once. Been backpacking stove and a 15.5oz canister for meow!

[@4towerman915]

good luck in you truck camper. Happy Trails.

[@captlarry-3525]

gonna look back to see about those jacks..which I really need !

[@christinereber1861]

We have slugs like that here in PA. They sure are huge! I love how you always find the coolest critters :)

[@kendricksmith9740]

You two are funny truck camper came out great 👍🏾

[@douglasangelflores6796]

Great Job!

[@Twobarpsi]

Don't forget there are going to be potholes and bumps! I would think about using foam padding, and securing or limiting movement of things like the Jackery. Love the camper!!

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks! I didn’t show it but we have a strap that holds the jackery in and a strap that crosses the drawer fronts too. That said we’ve crossed a few bumps that shook the drawers hard enough to pop the strap off so we need a better solution there.

[@Sirskibumsalot]

Great work you 2 ....camper looks amazing ! Im on the road in mine and this is my old school model project (1989 Lance Squire ) ..... Did a lot of work to it like you 2 did to yours . Im up in Tahoe now ....OK thanks for the vid and I will be looking for more ....have fun be safe !!

[@BenRidgeCO]

Love this. This was 3 years ago... can you link to any of your videos after this with additional updates you did? You mention a few.

[@hermeticallysealed]

you guys I SAW THE BOTTLE OPENER

[@JustCallMeLiberty]

fun lol! Nice fridge!

[@57squared]

Really nice job, it looks great! If you want a parking spot with shore power and water in SWFL for a bit, let me know.

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thank you! We may end up down there once it gets colder.

[@dirtnsmores]

Looking to get a similar camper on my Tacoma long bed. Is this a 2wd or 4wd truck? Great work!

[@thelonewolfspirit]

You finally made it to the end! Congrats on getting there, now comes the fun part. I'm super jealous of your time parked at the beach! Knowing now how much work it was, would you still recommend the cheaper camper and going DIY? Or would you more go with buying new?

[@BackcountryBanter]

Woohoo! Knowing how much they cost new I would still go cheaper and DIY it. Despite it taking so long Tara and I both thoroughly enjoyed the process too. Now that we’re on the road I also feel less stress about taking the camper places like the beach and rugged roads where it might see wear and tear. And we know how to fix it if something does happen!

[@F.o.s.t.e.r.]

You're probably not going to see this but, I'll ask anyway. How were you able to keep that under your trucks GVWR? I just got a sunlite eagle sb and without any camping gear we're right at our weight rating in an f150.

[@TheEdelKampers]

Looks awesome. Fred wants to know how much it weights loaded. We know that you have been having a great time out there. Wishing tons of wonderful adventures. Thank you for sharing your build. Mary❤Fred

[@littlebighead15]

So what does the future of the channel hold? Are you gonna be van-lifing it for a little while? Still gonna be hiking?

[@BackcountryBanter]

For the winter we’ll be traveling in the camper but we have plans to hike more once it is semi-warm again. We want to finish the AT and I’d like to thruhike a few of the smaller trails as well.

[@oldsampeabody]

The removable doors to make table and countertop are very creative ideas I've never seen before. Great job! Is that a Skamper?

[@BackcountryBanter]

Thanks! It’s very similar to a skamper but is a different brand. It’s a Sunlite Skyhawk.

[@ShannonDizmang]

How do you like where you mounted the heater? Just got mine and plan to mount in same area.

[@carlospalooza]

What kind of sink drain or trap did you use? Awesome build.

[@1970351C2V]

I've enjoyed watching this series. Million dollar question: what did the final weight come out to? I'd imagine you have to be close to GVWR.

[@BackcountryBanter]

I wish we knew, or had the forethought to weigh it before rebuilding it. We’re going to stop by a truck scale sometime and figure out how much it weighs.

[@mustardgreen6312]

It looks like your Dometic CFX3 45 has three compartments. But all the pics I see online makes it look like there are only two?

[@BackcountryBanter]

It really only has two compartments however the large main compartment has a removable subdivider that breaks it up into two sides.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

So tell me, when it comes to the Jackery… you’re only able to charge when you are stationary right?

[@dominica2765]

Very nice

[@captlarry-3525]

instead of drilling a 3/4 or 1 inch hole.. to pass a cigarette lighter plug through. Cut it off, drill a 1/4 inch hole.. install a grommet in that.. feed the wire through, and either wire to a terminal strip, or attach a re-usuable plug to the wire. the reasons and advantages should be obvious. same for diesel heater ! and that exhaust passing right through the plastic bed liner.. fire and smoke aint no joke.

[@arkcabinets]

Would like to know about the camper shell. Is it a Fourwheel?

[@spicoli9584]

I like the wife she's fun and handy

[@shyguy30313]

What ended up being the dry and wet weight of your camper?

[@terryspading7147]

how much did the camper jack cost and where did you find them?

[@zeniagere1312]

How much did it cost you to do the remodel work?

[@chrismartinez98]

I dig this!!!! And the music is fire. Who is it and what's the songs name if you don't mind fine sir?

[@mjl9702]

I know quite a few full time couples that either have a portable outside shower or a membership at a nationwide gym like planet fitness or anytime fitness.

[@mackeating]

Do you still have the furnace that came in the camper ? Mines being a piece of shit and not working 😂

[@BackcountryBanter]

We took out the original propane one and use a diesel heater now. It is incredible.

[@mackeating]

@@BackcountryBanter I’m thinking about switching to a diesel heater tires if messing with this furnace. Did yours work when you pulled it out? If you still have it I’ll buy it

[@BackcountryBanter]

It did and we do still have it. The problem is it’s in NC and we’re in NM.

[@mackeating]

@@BackcountryBanter damn. Well if you find a way to have someone box it up and able to ship it I’m interested. Just let me know on here or I can email you

[@420BLUNTLEY]

What size fridge was it?

[@RobertStevensService]

I really surprised the Tacoma can handle the weight. Mine only has a payload of 975 lbs.

[@gravitygabri3l]

Let me know if you guys end up selling this. I'll pay top dollar for it.

[@jatsajatsa]

Excellent. Really impressive. One thing bugs me. Why install a kitchen sink so close to the end wall? All you’re doing is creating a inaccessible narrow groove where moisture, grime and gunk will gather...

[@BackcountryBanter]

We had to move it away from the edge a bit to account for the structure underneath. At the same time out goal was to maximize counter space so we wanted it as close to the wall as possible. We siliconed in between so it doesn’t hold moisture and cleans up easily.

[@sanction7627]

0.01: What a goddess.....

[@tubeularvids]

She sounded like missy Eliot

[@taraohais.973]

What an honor. In what part?? -Tara (the one that sounded like Missy Elliot)

[@tubeularvids]

@@taraohais.973 when you were swinging the pipe 😆 reminded me of that missy song. I think it’s called work it? One of her songs deff sounds like that. 😂 looking forward to watching the new adventures 👍

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[@garykloster6820]

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