Detailed walk thru of my Tune Outdoor M1 lightweight truck camper build

[@jhudso214]

Best build I've seen so far and it's inside a small bed. I have to say the cabinets look professionally built for a camper; they don't look home/hand made. Nice work!

[@petevastyan]

Thank you!

[@LBforTRUTH]

Great set up & thanks for sharing!

[@davidbalogh-ip2od]

What a build! Can’t wait to get mine, would love a video or to meet up and see your gas heater setup. That’s my biggest worry with the soft walls is heat retention

[@SASRosco03]

Awesome build! I’m excited to build mine out! This was just the video I was looking for! Thanks for sharing!

[@joer1757]

Really well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@liveadventureexplore]

Great walk thru, this looks like a great set up!

[@wasichuwacanta7010]

I seriously doubt that anyone has "better ideas" on a build out, and you could make a fortune doing them for consumers of any of the pop top campers! I'm going to sell my 2022 Bronco BD 4 Dr w/2.3 MT as soon as a 2024 Taco Off Road w/6' bed optioned the way I want becomes available and I can snag it, and the Tune M1 is my choice (after I sell my 2023 TAG XL Boondock teardrop), and what they've done with their design and workmanship is very impressive, and at 5'4" I'll probably get the Decked drawer and not have anything to worry about as far as clearance! Thanks for this great video, Pete, and happy trails!

[@shawnchippendale9880]

I would definitely buy these plans! Great job!

[@ajdu5390]

That was a great video, thank you!

[@southbayproducts5371]

Nice work will be watching

[@bmwproboi05]

Can you run the solar wire along side the lifting mechanism it'll look cleaner that way. Use a race way or stick on ziptie mount along the ceiling towards the lift mechanism. And then do the same on the side of the metal lifting arm. Leave a bit of slack near joints

[@carlosandrade7439]

If it's that roomy on a 5.5 bed, it will be perfect on my 6'9''! excellent

[@andyb921]

Your build is awesome, and almost exactly what I want to do. Great work man!

[@petevastyan]

Thank you!

[@ericpicon1390]

Great build. I can’t wait for my M1. I have an f150 too

[@petevastyan]

Congrats! If you haven’t already, you should join the FB group: Tune Outdoor M1 Owners group!

[@johnmiller4282]

Those t- rails are great,maybe the main reason to pick the tune

[@mixflip]

Awesome! I just bought a tundra and I was researching campers that fit on a 5.5ft bed.

[@petevastyan]

Well if you want plenty of room to sleep and move around, these are a great choice

[@dragonflyseven474]

This is an excellent tour, thank you! I’m seriously considering one of these on an 5.5” F150 with one kid, so this is exactly what I needed to see. PS: I’m in Longmont so if I ever see you I might request an in-person tour. 😀

[@petevastyan]

Flag me down if you see me out and about!

[@Remy.B_]

Thank you for posting, Pete! Very impressive setup! I can't wait to see your video on your heat system. How much space do you get between bench and cabinets?

[@kirksand]

Thanks for your great vid… nice build!!..I just put a deposit down on the tune. One question. How did you bring the heat duct into the truck bed from the espacher combustion unit. I guess you had to punch a pretty good sized hole in the bed.

[@petevastyan]

Punched a pretty big hole in the truck bed. That’s my next video

[@gregc.7167]

Thanks for this walkthrough. That is a sweet setup. Looks like you have the standard mirrors on your truck? Do the flared sides get in the way? Would you recommend extended mirrors?

[@petevastyan]

The flared sides are actually really nice. Since they taper up from the bed rails and not straight out, they don’t interfere with the mirrors at all. I definitely don’t see the need for extended mirrors at all.

[@Alri16]

Totalmente de acuerdo con lo del protector trasero.. Y curioso lo del snorkel, que no acaba de cumplir con su función 100%.

[@user-fn2ce6mt9x]

Did you build the kitchen cabinet yourself? Looks awesome.

[@petevastyan]

I did. Thank you!

[@Tom-og9pm]

Great build out! What motor does your f150 have? did the camper make a difference in your mpg?

[@petevastyan]

Thanks! I’ve got the 5.0. I was at 19 before the camper, 16 with it. Heavier tires took me down to 15

[@uberwaltz]

Hey Pete, great build- do you know the weight of your build? Im worried about payload in the tundra with two kids and gear. I like how you incorporated the flared sides to maximize counter and floor space. Any support for the flip down kid bed? And how tall are you?

[@petevastyan]

I think im about 1500lbs loaded. Just a guess though. The truck handles it well on stock suspension. I do have support panels for the flip down bed, they’re just not shown. I’m 5’10”

[@kevinm.1698]

Very nice. Where do you put your electric fridge? What kind of wood and frame did you use for the cabinets and the counter? Is the floor vinyl planking?

[@petevastyan]

Thank you. The fridge usually sits up against the cab where the blue cooler is now. The goal zero(in the cooler) is usually tucked in a cabinet in the summer. The cabinets are 3/4” bass wood cabinet ply with wilsonart laminate. The counter is a custom walnut and maple glue up with a bar top epoxy finish. The flooring was an LVP from floor&decor.

[@kevinm.1698]

@@petevastyan Thank you. How tall is the drawer system. I believe Decked is 12 inches. Ok replayed the video. I heard you say 10 inches

[@davisjl1979]

How’s the dust? Great build and video!

[@petevastyan]

The dust is only an issue where the tailgate meets the bed of the truck. I added some foam and it’s been just fine even in Moab’s moon dust

[@jadinmblack]

Nice set up Pete. I have a question. With all that track as the shell. Does it draw in the cold and in the sun/warm weather do they get hot? Does it draw in the heat?

[@petevastyan]

The aluminum does transmit the heat and cool quite a bit but the insulated roof panels make up for it. It’s pretty comfortable for having soft sides. I was very impressed with the ceiling system.

[@jadinmblack]

Thanks for the responce. @@petevastyan

[@diypunx]

Bill looks great, why do you have to keep the yeti battery warm?

[@petevastyan]

The yeti battery doesn’t have an internal warmer. Below 32 it won’t charge

[@williamgorrondona445]

I am planning on putting in a draw system and I was wondering how tall you are? To see if a 10 inch drawer system would work for me.

[@kdhartman44]

Did the side windows come with clear vinyl and bug screens? Do you know if they are options if not? 3rd break light? Nice rig!!

[@petevastyan]

The side windows in the metal openings do not come with big screen. The upper fabric windows have options for a clear vinyl cover. I think the 3rd break light is coming but not yet.

[@samtomlin]

Great walk through! How do you find the material section holds up to the wind? Does it flap at all? Coming from a rooftop tent that keeps us up at night if it's windy.

[@petevastyan]

The material stays pretty tight in the wind but the truck rocks with the gusts. I spent one night with pretty consistent 30+mph winds, and it wasn’t great. The movement of the truck was what kept waking us up. I might play with air bags or some jack stands for windy adventures

[@samtomlin]

​@@petevastyan That's great info to know thanks. I didn't even think about the truck movement.

[@gregvanwyhe6181]

Love the couple of videos with the Tune M1 camper. We are looking to buy one and have a question for you. Do you have a problem with dust in the back of the truck while traveling on dirt/gravel roads? I heard this might be a problem with the Tune M1 and would get all of the stuff very dirty. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@petevastyan]

I installed some weather stripping between the tailgate and the tail lights and it helped tremendously. The seal between the M1 and the truck is fantastic. The seal of your factory tailgate is what you need to address

[@kevinm.1698]

Where did you get the drawer slides and what is the length of the slides? Do you have a link? Thank You.

[@jjackson9141]

Looks awesome. How did you mount your shower surround to the t-track?

[@petevastyan]

Thanks! I drilled 3 holes in the back plate of the shower enclosure and then bolted it to the t-track with bolts and hammer nuts

[@jjackson9141]

@@petevastyan Thanks for the quick response. I figured you drilled through it but wanted to make sure there wasn't cool bracket you used to get it to sit so flush to the camper.

[@32dreed]

Do you have a link to Home Depot for the T nuts you purchased?

[@Ian-kh4ol]

Any issues with dust incursion, particularly through the back hatch, have you done anything to seal it?

[@petevastyan]

I sealed the tailgate to the bed and it helped a lot. No issues with dust through the camper seals, just the truck

[@joesalemi2414]

Can the roof be raised with Kayaks on top? Fine presentation. Impressed.

[@petevastyan]

Thanks! It would be pretty tough to raise the lid with boats on top. I would not recommend it. They’ll transport just fine but I would take them off first

[@joesalemi2414]

@@petevastyan thanks. What is the max weight that the top will handle?

[@petevastyan]

@@joesalemi2414 I don’t think they have an official rating. I have 60# on the roof and added 80# to the overall strut capacity and it’s probably maxed out

[@jeffreyromulo531]

Excellent build. Where are you located?

[@petevastyan]

Littleton, CO

[@b97209]

Any idea how much weight you added with solar? It must make it more difficult to raise the roof. What would you suggest as a weight limit for added solar or racks? Great video, details that matter.

[@petevastyan]

I forget how much it added exactly but I upgraded the factory 60# struts to #80 and it’s a little light. I might bump them to 100# struts this year

[@b97209]

@@petevastyan Perfect. Than you.

[@andyb921]

I, among many others are courious how water tight the doors are, and how much they flex, (they have to flex some to not break). If you'd comment on that or maybe make a video on the doors and sealing, MANY people are asking. Thanks!

[@petevastyan]

The doors seal wonderfully. The camper is extremely rigid and takes a hit well. I got into an accident on the interstate and the camper had no damage. My truck didn’t fair so well but the camper is a beast

[@sagebutt]

any issues with solar panels charging the goal zero? some have mentioned this type of problem..

[@petevastyan]

No problems at all. 600w with a GZ2500 is probably a bit overkill though

[@karenfranz7262]

👍👍

[@aayusddhakal1781]

How is this tent during windy days? Does it flap around like other fabrics tent?

[@petevastyan]

It’s not bad with flapping compared to a RTT, but the truck rocks a good bit. I’m considering bringing jack stands to keep the truck still next time I’m in the high country

[@grahamkearnon6682]

I like, not seeing a long bed (8ft) version ?

[@petevastyan]

I think they’re still working on the 8’ model

[@alexandermui]

Would you supply the camper for 2022 tundra 6.5ft bed? Thx

[@petevastyan]

Tune Outdoor has done a bunch of 6.5’ bed Tundras