Building the ultimate 4wd Kodiak Truck Camper!

[@benficaslbglorioso]

You guys are Badass's!!! We just got our truck camper that needs a all lot of TLC! this is so much helpful!!! we'll keep following your content for sure!!!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you! let us know if you have any questions!

[@benficaslbglorioso]

@@JensenAdventuresaz yes, two! What's the black rubber thing you put under the mattress and what mattress did you guys get?

[@kodiakdiaries]

😂 The struggle is real!!! ,in reguard to stacking wood under the jacks and the platform on the bed.I think we settled on 5 2x8s for each jack lol but then We realized the cab is hitting the bunk over since ours is on air so it looks like another 3/4in plywood for the platform.DOH🤣 It's awesome to see another kodiak and lance camper on KZbin....Hope to see you guys on the road soon👍...🇺🇸

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

It really is! Lol can’t wait to check out your guys channel!

[@jimbluebaugh6090]

Looks great. Love that truck!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you! It’s coming along!

[@tracyjensen3033]

Beautiful job

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you! 😊

[@yooperdog]

Nice set-up

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

It’s coming along! Thank you!

[@McRVP]

Once you put the camper did the ride smooth out a little bit over bumps.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Yes big time! We’re gonna be doing full air ride next year as well

[@DanWeecks]

Just saw you on the highway in Phoenix and was admiring the build. Nice work!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you! Give us a sub!!!

[@DanWeecks]

@@JensenAdventuresaz Done! I've got some adventures too, mine just happen in the air. We're looking into a custom camper build though

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

@@DanWeecks let me know if you need and advice or help!

[@DanWeecks]

@@JensenAdventuresaz We'll certainly take you up on that in a couple years if we move forward with a build! Thanks.

[@hunkerdown]

Clean!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you!

[@razor3151]

Cool.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

🤙🏻

[@vickieholzschuh3280]

Nice

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thanks!

[@TheMomentEnds1]

Loading and unloading a camper is always hectic :) Inch x Inch is always the way to go. Anza Borega in march is amazing, a goods place to get away from people. I'm now motivated to do the similar interior renovations to my 97 Lance 980.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Yes it is! We can’t wait to get out after all this work we’ve done!

[@Gunner9213]

Saw your truck on 202 loop. Outstanding. Subbed!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thanks! New video dropping today!

[@forrestrenslow4388]

Very nice, Chad and Tiff! Great looking overland set up. Got a place for you to stay-- if you make it up to PNW.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

We will be heading North for sure!

[@TheMomentEnds1]

6:20 maybe pull that blind back off, and shim it out 3/8 so it sits proud of the window. thanks for your videos, just found your channel.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Great idea!

[@clevertonajucoroa]

Parabéns, belo camper.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you!

[@Bringit29]

Don’t do stacks for the exhaust…they are WAY more in cab noise.. just thought I’d throw that out there, we always always run our exhaust under the trucks even on our semi’s because it makes the cab soooo much quieter! I mean they are never really quiet but much better than stacks. Love the build guys looks awesome and lots of fun ahead with that beast!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thank you! No stacks for us! Thanks for you input!

[@miguelrodriguez-ir3vv]

Great rig! I just bought a 2008 Kodiak (inspired by yours)…except can’t seem to be able to insure as recreational vehicle. My insurance says I need commercial policy??? Curious how you have yours set up.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Awesome congrats! We insured ours with State Farm. They insured it as an rv due to having the camper on it full time! We are in AZ not sure if it’s different in other states.

[@steadygleamin5541]

Awesome setup!! Any plans to do a wrap on the camper portion? Would look great with an outdoor theme or Other graphics.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Yes we are finishing up the interior and then it will be time to do a full paint correction detail on the exterior and then a custom wrap on the camper!

[@bobbleheadwil4075]

Yes yes yes, 4" stacked exhaust, oh with maybe some exhaust flamethrowers, well just a suggestion😂. Truly a bitchin ride, can't wait to see the finished product.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Thanks! It’s coming together! Idk if it will ever be “done” 🥳😂

[@GrowingUpGarden]

What size fuel tank is on the truck? The truck I just looked at had a 26 gallon rear tank. The tank was about 1”¾ inches from the he rear end. This was unloaded. The truck also had a 4 to 5” blocks on it. This doesn’t seem right. That tank looked like it had a dent in it from hitting. Who knows what unskilled people do to these trucks modifying them.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

I have a 32 gallon rear tank. These trucks came in many different configurations. I am actually about to replace my tank as it has developed a pin hole and leaks when full. Factory tank is $1600.. ouch. May have someone build me a 40 gallon aluminum tank. These truck sometimes came with 2 tanks. Did you happen to check or ask if it had an aux tank? Previous owner of my truck removed the second tank on my truck. Stupid.

[@GrowingUpGarden]

@@JensenAdventuresaz the truck has a spot for a second tank but someone took it out.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

@@GrowingUpGarden Yes they did on mine as well. I would think you could put he bigger 32 or 40 gallon in the rear as long as the dimensions were right. Might have to get longer mounting straps. I will probably be going through this soon so keep an eye on our videos.

[@GrowingUpGarden]

@@JensenAdventuresaz the part that that I’m worried about is the tank being so close to the rear ended and hitting it. I wish I had more time to look at the truck. That guy was in a hurry.

[@jameskristof6379]

Just got a lance camper, what brand are those pull down window blinds? Would love to install them in mine!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

They are actually just the universal ones from home depot that can be cut to the exact length you need! They work great and are reasonably priced!

[@bryanhenry6514]

Love this project, I've been considering something similar. I'd like to know more about the tray you built have the camper clear the cab. Did you do anything to the platform to help keep the camper from moving forward/backward under braking and acceleration, since you don't have a traditional truck bed?

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

I did I put angle iron up the front corners to keep it from sliding forward!

[@davidlavine8523]

Also how tall is the truck and camper combo?

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

It is 12’ 6” tall!

[@davidlavine8523]

What is the Gvwr for the truck?

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

26k

[@robertcoleman2101]

Duramax or cat diesel

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Duramax. LMM to be exact

[@OhioPalmTrees]

chain holding camper need replaced ASAP with something WAYY thicker. those chains will break if you go over some terrain and the whole body rocks back and forth even speedbumps over and over will break those chains overtime.

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

Are you talking about the gold chains at the end? The chains I went with are 3/8 and rated at 7100lb working load. The camper is only 2700 lbs. Camper didn’t budge after 2 hours of driving. Hit some good size bumps.

[@OhioPalmTrees]

@@JensenAdventuresaz the ones at @9:29 get thicker ones and actual chain binders, those J hook swivels will come loose from road vibrations I know from personal experience. We pressure wash with our kodiak and have used those swivel j hooks in the past to hold down our 2600 lbs water tank and it always ended up loose. Personally I see if you can find toolboxes to fit up under neath the open spots in the bed. *edit* lol just noticed you said you were guna do that nice!

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

@@OhioPalmTrees perfect will do thank you!

[@OhioPalmTrees]

@@JensenAdventuresaz also if you could do a video on the exhaust and also show around the intercooler again so I can see if thats aftermarket or stock cuz like I said in another video it looks thicker than the lly intercooler

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

@@OhioPalmTrees I can do that!

[@kelseyprice3473]

No one is gonna say it? Clickbait

[@JensenAdventuresaz]

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