Chevy Silverado Truck Bed Living: How I live and Work on the Go

[@JCDropshot]

The video of my old Nissan Frontier setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7NZX-CmLOHd5Y&feature=sharec

[@masonpaulick997]

Looking to do something like this with my truck. Also from Michigan so it’s cool seeing other people doing it

[@JCDropshot]

What part? I’m making some changes to this setup this spring so I can integrate a diesel heater or woodstove into the set up

[@joeyhardin1288]

Brain overload!!! Just getting into the truck camping and wow!

[@JCDropshot]

Word of advice: don't go all out right away. Make a cheap, bare-bones setup, use it a few times, and see where you put things and want to set things. I have already made some changes from what is in this video, and I am finally happy with the side that houses the AC and power.

[@opinionatedviewer7730]

Fun fact hot air holds humidity, that's why when you fart in the shower it's so bad. 😂 That ac is a life saver. I love your set up guy!

[@JCDropshot]

That AC has been a life safer many nights

[@gregflores8959]

@@JCDropshotVery nice setup indeed! Several questions, how much did your truck cost and what size engine was it again, , is your under bed storage slide out on rollers or (?), thanks.

[@JCDropshot]

@gregflores8959 truck prices have changed since bought mine so my price wouldn’t be relevant to today’s market. It’s is a 2022 Chevy Silverado, RST crew cab with the standard bed, which is nearly 7 feet long. The engine is a 3.0 Duramax diesel. The Underbed storage isn’t on any kind of track system. That’s for two reason, really not needed it slides wood on wood. The other reason is that the Silverado tailgate is not truly flat and level with the bed. It actually kicks up slightly. So having the extra play allows me to angle it and level it for cooking easier and also it is a massive cost saving and maximized the overall height of the drawer, and what I can store that way I was able to actually shrink the overall box height at the bed, sits on by a few inches and gave me more headroom, which is a big deal in truck builds

[@gregflores8959]

@@JCDropshot Thanks.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

That’s a sweet set up man! I love that awning! Genius!

[@JCDropshot]

Thanks 👍

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Great little stealth set up. Save massive money on Hotel and Motel fees.

[@JCDropshot]

You got that right!

[@c.shoefish]

This is such a badass set up. I love it. I do a lot of traveling and over night trips when going fishing and my set is way more rudimentary, it works, but damn this is legit!

[@JCDropshot]

Thanks

[@SmallvilleZ71]

Currently working on my build

[@JCDropshot]

I just pulled out part of this build and will be redoing it. I had a few ideas .😆

[@ChrisCucarola]

@JCDropshot - great build looks very well thought out; did you get any footage of the build or install? I would like to see more on how you’ve secured it all into the bed, I did notice the turnbuckles on the lower rear sides. Did you do the same thing up front? What about your mattress deck? I’m guessing you didn’t give up the storage space forward of the wheel well there.

[@JCDropshot]

Making a video answering that right now

[@JCDropshot]

@user-fj7zb9bh8c video goes live at 4 pm I hope that answers your questions for you.

[@dondonner1095]

Nice

[@sambokan2611]

Nice setup, and could you show the link for the AC unit. Thanks,

[@JCDropshot]

I have the Mark 2. They will release the Mark 3 soon, which is supposed to be even better. I may have to upgrade myself. zerobreeze.com/

[@joeyhardin1288]

Subbed and Belled!

[@derektaylorfishing]

Been wanting to do this with my 2016 Silverado 6.5 bed rig for staying in RV spots. I just carry too many tool gear in my box to reduce it.

[@JCDropshot]

Can you make them fit in the back seat?

[@derektaylorfishing]

@@JCDropshot yeah probably, I have the big single lid over the rail box, would prob make a couple of hidden dark boxes to hide tools. Real Issue is spending the money for the topper on a 175K mile truck.

[@JCDropshot]

@@derektaylorfishing if it diesel your just getting it broken in lol

[@derektaylorfishing]

@@JCDropshot yeah I like the 3.0, but looks like a wash as far as 3.0 vs 5.3 with fuel vs maint vs torque vs pulling. The biggest factor is paid for truck and boat! 😁

[@JCDropshot]

When I ran the numbers for my area I was $0.12 in favor of the 3.0 so times that by 30k that’s a nice saving.

[@Byoung85]

Pretty cool how you set all that up

[@JCDropshot]

Thanks

[@vinneyphelps2530]

That's awesome. What's the truck bed length?

[@JCDropshot]

6’10”

[@trini1833]

question about the batwing...i see that you were able to open from the passenger side and not the driver side...i was told it would only work opening on the driver side to the passenger side when fully extended this is why i never bought it because my roof top tent open over the driver side door....is it something you can switch to make it open form the passenger side to the driver side like you did in your video? also how did you attach it to your rails?

[@JCDropshot]

You have to buy it for what ever side of the vehicle, it will be mounted on. It is attached to the rails using the mounting kit for the bars I have which are also Rhino Rack. If you go to Rhino Racks website it should have the option for mounting side when your selecting it on the website. Rhino Racks customers service was great when I was shopping and figuring things out for my build.

[@JoeNajorFishing]

Cool setup man! Do you always have the boat with you?

[@JCDropshot]

Thank you! I don’t always bring it along. I want to get a truck top canoe so I can take that with me for quick afternoon trips

[@bryanlong6888]

How are you powering your ac and laptop? Generator?

[@JCDropshot]

Currently, I have mainly run the AC off shore power when at campgrounds. My laptop is charged by the truck when I drive around during the day. Cooler is running off a Jackery and truck. I have plans for a power bank to run the AC and diesel heater in the future.

[@TheOutdoorConquest]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@elpadrinoontwowheels8521]

Where did you get the canopy?

[@JCDropshot]

It’s by Rhino Rack

[@polygon344]

Is that the 'long' bed or the shorter 5'10 bed?

[@JCDropshot]

It is the longest bed you can get with the crew cab

[@DippinDom]

Is this a double cab?

[@JCDropshot]

Crew Cab with what they call a standard box. It is nearly 7ft long. It’s a hard to find combo that I had to special order.

[@lungbustercrnvr1384]

😎🤘🍻

[@mikeschlimgen7666]

Doesn't your company allow you to expense travel costs? If I couldn't expense my work travel costs, I am not sure I would travel.

[@JCDropshot]

Yes I have an expense account. I love camping and being outdoors. This allows me to travel more with the budget I have. It also means more face time with my customers which translate into more income for my family. Out of sight out of mind as they say.

[@mikeschlimgen7666]

@@JCDropshot Gotcha. BTW, we met one time at the ramp at Stony Creek. Green Lund Fisherman (20 Footer) with 200 Yamaha and 9.9 kicker. Cheers, Mike (aka Slimshady on MSF)

[@JCDropshot]

Was I by myself or the wife that day?

[@mikeschlimgen7666]

@@JCDropshot By yourself. We had both just come off the water and you had caught about 15 bass and I didn't do very well. (I hate that lake, BTW). Never do well out there.

[@JCDropshot]

Did I make a video of that day? Trying to remember what bite I found that day.

[@spinnakerwoodshop4290]

Every fourth word you said is "actually ". That is annoying