Camping in a DIY (Hard Wall) Pop-Up Camper

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[@DiHandley]

I think that this is one of the best home built camper conversions I have ever seen! It really does look “store bought”. Great work. 👍 Australia

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thanks mate. Much appreciated. 🤙🏼

[@doug2078]

Nice to see the camper in Action !! Looked like an Awesome time!! 👍

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thanks. Always great out there. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

Very nice camper, very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thank you. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@karenhannah2386]

How fun! Love how it came out, great job in the build. ❤

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thanks😉😘

[@chrisunderhill8853]

Its the great feeling you get, when you can say yep i made that. take a sip of beer and think of whats next hehe. I really like your fold down table i may have to see if i can figure out a way to add that! Cheers

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

No doubt. Thanks and cheers. 🍻 The folding table is really working well. I’m pretty stoked on how it turned out. ✌🏼

[@shawnprice6100]

It’s great to see you enjoying your creation after all of the effort you put into it! Thanks for making this video series. It has been fun to watch and a great place to come for ideas. Happy trails.

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

We’re enjoying it. Thanks for watching and commenting, it is appreciated. ✌🏼TbT.

[@christophersherratt7299]

Hi Bud am from the UK 🇬🇧 my brother in law was going to have problems with the weight of his camper van so what he did was put on 3 tier Air bags to the back Axle one each side took the total weight he could carry by 1.5 tonne extra he did fit a line on the sides so he could top them up easily he said the stability of his vehicle is fantastic now holds bumps and corners great 👍 well done think I would make a front cone to make it more aerodynamic better gas mpg and less noise

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Nice. My camper only weighs about 750lbs dry and fully loaded for a trip it’s still under GVRW for my model. I added new leafs springs, and sumo bumps ( airless airbags) along with E load tires. The truck holds the eight well and I still avg about 18 mpg. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.

[@adriankung1625]

Don't know why I haven't seen your channel before -- your camper build is *exactly* the kind of thing I've been looking for! Looks ingenious -- it appears you have a full build playlist so I'll definitely be watching those with interest. I'm sure there's much I would want to copy. Do you offer plans as well? I may end up doing things somewhat differently, but it's nice, as someone with little recent building experience, to see how you've proceeded. Many Thanx! Cheers!...from North Vancouver

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Cool. Thanks for watching and commenting. I don’t have plans, but the videos cover pretty much everything-ish. It’s been a year or so since I finished it and it still great …made several small improvements here and there along the way. We’re heading back out for a trip to the Sierra Nevada mountains in early oct. Good luck with your build. Let me know if you have any questions. ✌🏼

[@shawnprice6100]

Now that you have some experience with this camper have you thought about making a video discussing what you would do differently if you were to build another one?

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

I haven’t been filming much, just using the camper and having fun with it. I’m not very good at the whole KZbinr blog style videos lol. I may make one, but if you have any questions I’ll answer them. Things I’d do differently- make it a bit wider so it’s easier I take on and off and a little more room inside ( bed is plenty big for us -bigger than our rooftop tent was) but would be good to sit more comfortably inside when trapped by weather or mosquitoes. I figured out a way to raise it safely without the wedges if you’ve seen that process. I eliminated those and there’s a permanent x of webbing that stabilizes the roof on each side…way better and way faster. You can see them if you zoom in on my last insta post. Other than that it’s been rad. Paint is holding up great (boat bilge paint is pretty tough stuff) no leaks, no cracks and still get an avg of 17.5 mpg. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy 4th. ✌🏼

[@shawnprice6100]

@@TravelingbyTacoma thanks for the quick response! Glad to hear you are enjoying it. Thanks also for answering my question of what you would do differently. Happy 4th!

[@uncledanny7]

This has been a very interesting thread to follow. You are a master craftsman my friend. What was the end weight fully loaded out and how does the truck handle it ie does it make the truck feel too heavy or want to lay over real bad in curves. I can’t wait to see what your next project might be.

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thanks! The total weight when we’re fully loaded, both of us, water, food, gear, propane and fire pit and lots of beer for 3-4 day trip is right at the 5600 lbs GVRW for my SR5 model. Camper dry is about 750lbs- ish. I added heavy duty leafs, sumo spring bump stops and e load tires to hold the weight. It drives pretty good, you definitely can feel it, but, I still avg about 17.5 mpg for the last year it’s been on there. 63 mph is the sweet spot. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT. 🤙🏼

[@captainrex4794]

I've got a Jeep Gladiator and I'm wondering how feasible you think it'd be to build a camper in a 5' bed while making everything from kitchen, bed, living quarters, and shower/toilet fully self contained. I like the idea of making a light overlander simply by sliding a camper in. I cannot seem to find a camper on the market for a 5' bed that includes full toiletries AND a pop-up tent. Love the build btw!

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Figure out your GVRW and go from there. Based off what you can carry and how far you want to go with suspension mods, the sky’s the limit. My beds only 5’ with an 8’ overall camper (upper) length and it works for us. It ain’t no motorhome lol, but it’s great for us. Good luck and thanks for watching. TbT.

[@bradmelhus7396]

I love the build . quick question how do you keep water from coming in under the top lid?

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

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[@adamb7426]

Excellent!!

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Thanks !

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[@TravelingbyTacoma]

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[@Luxman35]

Curious of what you have in total cost in the build? And if you have rough plans and or dimensions

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Right around 4-5k. Interior bed and seat cushions were about 1k because I had them professionally made bumping the coat up around 5k. No plans or dims, sorry. Just inspiration. ✌🏼. Thanks for watching and commenting. Tbt

[@Udhaya_Civil]

❤

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

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[@ryanzaragoza2789]

How much to build a shell

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

How much for me to build it? Dang, at least $13k with labor and material. Lots of steps, lots of time and that estimate is at a low hourly rate. I wish I had the time, I have a full time career as well. Full build inside and out plus professionally made upholstery was right at $5k materials. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼

[@ryanzaragoza2789]

Awesome thank you and 5k was in its fully finished condition

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Yep. I used a lot of remnant pile aluminum on the exterior trim and reclaimed wood for the interior so that saved a lot of money.

[@jordanclifford5530]

Where am I at bro???

[@TravelingbyTacoma]

Didn’t make the cut bro. Your boy wasn’t having it 😂😂✌🏼