DIY Flatbed popup Camper build (part 1)

[@sparkyatlarge]

"Not impressive"? Dude, I am impressed and inspired. I watched your finished vid and it was part family, part Mad Max. Perfect for the world conditions as they are.

[@solosaga5091]

"I'm a terrible planner." Then does a walk through of an extremely well planned camper project. Lol. Should be a sweet sleeper when done. Bravo.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Haha 😂 I love to spend hours planning out my projects. Somehow that hasn’t filtered down to planning the trips to use them lol

[@solosaga5091]

@@OverlandUnderBudget A little impulsivity isn't a bad thing 🙂

[@patrickheath5011]

This was the best and most thorough of these DIY videos I've seen - and I've been watching a lot. I always wind up screaming at the screen "what is that stuff?????" and "why don't you explain it a little better?" I know I'm a couple years late but thank you!

[@jeremys6631]

I make a signs and that combo dibond and VHB tape is a win! Heating it up makes it even better.

[@JoshuaJoshua0]

When do you heat it up? I did some testing with VHB and dibond panels. It didn't stick well unless I sanded the aluminum, wiped with acetone, and then applied the tape. I'd love to hear about how to heat it up to make it even better.

[@jeremys6631]

@@JoshuaJoshua0 you need map gas (yellow bottle) apply it to 1 side 1st. heat it up just before it bubbles. also nice to have a heavy roller to apple the VHB.

[@ozmanfidaar6311]

@@JoshuaJoshua0 I think sanding and wiping with alcohol is the way it supposed to work for bonding.

[@d37tae]

This is awesome! I love the steel frame + ACM + VHB + Rivet idea. So easy. So straight forward!

[@MrStichrunner]

I'm building a pod for my flatbed and was not sure what i wanted to wrap it with. Thank you for this video!!!

[@j.crizzle8942]

Dude I totally agree on your logic for steel over Al. That appeared to be either 14-16g wall you’re using there, and that’s perfect to compete with alu-tube. Not to mention, in the event of a failure in the field, a field expedient stick welder will get you out of all times of jams, and even if that’s not an option it’s MUCH easier to locate a DC steel welder than a AC one.... freaking FANTASTIC build, my dude. Subbed 👊🏽

[@Danielprokopij]

Watching your build gets me more motivated because i want to build a custom pop up camper trailer for overlanding. I will for sure use some of these tricks.

[@SirWilliamGoes]

Awesome. That vhb is perfect works on ambulance and aircraft too!

[@mattk6222]

You provide so much inspiration and great ideas. Thank you for your videos that show your thought process and you building them

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you Matt!

[@YOSHIMOTO_HI_SPEED]

“Nothing to impressive “ wtf this is SUPER impressive, can’t wait for the rest of the build. Just purchased a 21’ taco 4x4 v6 I’m definitely all for diy projects, so rewarding👌

[@jeffbmtb6993]

dude that looks legit! can’t wait to see the final form. i wish i had talent like you!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks so much! And you can learn anything!

[@gregnorvell9730]

Don't know if anybody has mentioned it but they make a router bit specifically made to score the board for folding. Cut edge goes to the inside. Nice build!!

[@jwiereng]

yep, sort of a truncated v-shape

[@charonvanth5166]

“I’m a terrible planner” then proceeds to plan out the coolest 1st gen Tacoma out there.

[@CD-hc5ds]

Just picked up a 2001 TRD double cab for my 17 year old son. Would love to do a project like this with him! Well thought out! Thanks for documenting your build,we're looking forward to see the progress. Have the ability but not quite the imagination, you re info sure helps & inspires others. Thank you.

[@Blacksalt_1.0.1]

Any chance that there is a part 2???

[@MarkWucher]

Looks really really good! It’s also impressive how quickly you’re getting it done.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks so much Mark! Going to be fun to do a updated walk around of both the rigs together!

[@hectorbonilla9416]

La altura del chasis a la parte de arriba del camper

[@8325metalhead]

Man you've officially inspired me to do something like this as well. Building out a 2nd gen right now and was trying to think about how to maximize my living space without spending the $$ for a manufactured one. You're ideas are awesome, keep em coming bud!

[@ObamaoZedong]

I've seen a lot of camper build videos, probably more than is healthy 😅 and yours is by far the best!

[@xtrippers]

stumbled upon that Dibond material when a local gas station was rebranding and bought a bunch dirt cheap (another way to source the material - hint hint). It's an awesome matrial to work with

[@softroadingthewest]

Awesome. Really clever, well thought out design. Looking forward to watching the progress continue!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks so much!

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

Makes me want to build one if though I don't have a truck. So cool.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Haha awesome! Making it removable mean you could even slap this on a trail haha

[@dustinsalisbury4383]

This is absolutely amazing bro! Great job!

[@ChrisScales17]

You just get an idea and run with it. Soooooo sick dude!

[@theadventuresofsaltyjrover]

Great build , I use to build buildings with the same materials, the type was ACM but have used diabond, it’s what all car dealer facades are made of and you can route them . Routing them use a point bit cut the tip off with a grinder . I made my camp kitchen rear pa el delete with the ACM materials

[@jwiereng]

great idea to use 3/4 frame with 1 inch foam - to make thermal break

[@nerysalguero3956]

Great build! Ive been wanting to build my own camper shell myself. Thanks for puttin this up

[@simplemanduke7128]

Welcome back Sir!! Excellent build!!

[@dawnmotorsports]

This is genius man. Highly considering building something similar now

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks sterling!

[@delightfullyanalog7845]

Love your content and very cool idea! You’re great at explaining things too. Keep us updated on the progress!

[@Afeeq1011]

Saw the short and was waiting for this.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Sweet!

[@Mikefestiva]

Great video! Thanks for the details 👍 You are doing some really nice work there, it’s going to be awesome when you’re done. Take care 🙂

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you Mike. Definitely enjoying the work. Excited to get out for the first night sleeping in it!

[@SlumpdWiz]

Damn, looks really professional

[@squatch2461]

Very cool! Thanks. Looking forward to the cloth part of the pop up.

[@FlawedOffroad]

This thing is pretty slick!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you!

[@adamventr]

So rad Micah!! This is awesome! Looking forward to the finish build.

[@xXxDearxxDiaryxXx]

It

[@dankwilde]

That thing is gonna be sweet!

[@KIPMoto]

looks wicked can't wait to see you and your fam enjoying it!

[@evografix]

Your my new favorite KZbinr🙃

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

My new cayenne owner buddy!

[@chrismc.893]

Love it bro, I want to build one for my Tundra now!

[@Lorelly5]

Your recent latest short video asked if you should rebuild the rooftop to foldable hard sides -love it 🎉

[@richnubbz4910]

cant wait for the follow up .. please make the plans available considering building something similar for my 08 taco

[@tacotots_132]

Amazing!!! This is such good inspiration!!

[@nickcowley8757]

Damn it looks good man! Thats exactly what I'm looking to build soon

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks nick! Really excited for this one

[@josephdupont]

A very nice well-thought-out project I'm using 3-inch green foam

[@dannylg5707]

Really nice build. It's been a trip watching you start from your first project to now. You've got some really cool ideas and your fab skills have progressed quickly.

[@RetreatHacker]

Super helpful and inspiring. I may borrow from this for my fullsize build

[@emtee212]

V cutter on a router or table saw set to 45° works a treat for bending/folding composite panel

[@JoshuaJoshua0]

I'm planning a similar dibond/vhb camper. Can't wait to see how yours turns out!

[@jonog5632]

Well done mate.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks man!

[@felixcat9318]

This is a particularly impressive construction, with very well considered materials and construction techniques! Those Dibond sign making panels are a laminated panel in their own right, consisting of two sandwich layers of aluminium sheets with a filling of polyurethane. Using this as an outer panel gives improved strength and insulation properties even before the addition of the pink EPS and plywood sheets. By running beads of Sikaflex 221 Adhesive Sealer along the steel frame and outer sheathing, you've hugely improved the rigidity and bonding over the 3M VHB Tape alone, as the beads of Sikaflex 221 will act as the epoxy fillets on a Stitch & Glue construction! Your meticulous precision and high standards of workmanship, together with your attention to minimise weight and your interesting materials and construchion choices make this a *rivetting read... *Sorry about that! (o: I'm looking forward to your updates!

[@danielmcdonald6148]

Looks great man. Another adhesive working checking out is 3m panelbon. Goonzquad uses sometimes where an aluminum body panel joints to steel etc with rivets or other areas of auto building/repair

[@tacnica18]

I actually work in the sign business. Hope the diabond holds up! It can be a little brittle but that frame looks like it should support it plenty!

[@Fotomotion_garage]

Killer build

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you!

[@Olly3pow]

Awesome work dude! Been missing your videos, still lovin your can do workmanship! Looking awesome ✌🏽

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you so much!

[@MRaley69]

Hey my friend , you have come a long way since the awning build..which I still need to do..Lookin good..

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you!!

[@nalder4x4runnerfamilyoverl93]

very cool Micah! been waiting to see what you had planned. very impressed and hope i see you out on the trial some day.

[@fb1990ec]

Congrats man you are beast.

[@4570levergun]

Very nice work. I have a ARE DCU on my Gen 1 and this is a much better sleeping arrangement for sure.

[@Relyk711]

Always digging your stuff man, super helpful DIYs start to finish and this flatbed project is next level! 👌

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

Can’t wait to see the final product awesome videos man!👍🏼

[@SOLDADITO76]

With whatever is being built using the lightest materials as possible is key for Toyota’s. I am doing a foam board fiberglass build for my rig and when finished should weigh about half of what a 6ft bed weighs. I have 2500 springs and 5.29 gears so weight isn’t my issue it’s the 4cyl engine. In the end a v6 or v8 swap is in the works to compliment the final build.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Heck ya that’s awesome! I considered doing a “foamy” build or using that pink insulation as the walls abs fiberglass over it. Excited to see how yours!

[@SOLDADITO76]

I’m doing a wall sandwich with no wood, steel, or aluminum. Outside layer is 1/2” insulation foam board, 1/2 air gap, second layer is 1” insulation foam board. Once she’ll is built I will fiberglass the outside with some boat cloth so it will be nice and flat, once fully cured I’ll flip it on it’s lid and fiberglass the inside with matting fore added strength. Mine will look like a canopy but it will be all concealed in a slid in with the tail gate up or off, I haven’t decided. I like having a truck cause it’s a “truck” and wanted something less permanent, but built well enough I don’t freeze up in snow covered mountains. And it will take a bear a little more effort to get in since they don’t hibernate like they do in say Alaska vs Colorado were I live now.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Heck ya! Going to be doing some videos on the build?

[@SOLDADITO76]

Videos no but this time around I do plan on getting some photos, I'll definitely share the progress

[@SOLDADITO76]

Thinking when I’m done with the factory extended frame swap, the left over frame and my old 5ft bed, I may turn that into a overland trailer. It also will be lifted like my rig with 2500 springs as well, it will also have my old canopy on it. Just kinda an idea to repurpose money and time spent on the build.

[@davidjohnston5436]

I appreciate your creativity. What was missing here was a level of detail that is critical to moving these builds from amature level to something worthy of the materials and time involved in creating such a build. Where are your waterproofing details? Without proper detailing these builds turn into dust and moisture maintenance nightmares. The hardest part of creating these (the doors and working aspects) was sadly missing. Hopefully you will add this soon. Thanks

[@jesuscuevas6380]

Great and thorough video... amazing build!!

[@toddshook1765]

Great design. I am Getting ideas!!

[@Sparkyspage]

I like that you use Pelican boxes instead of Milwaukee, Dewalt stackables. No mistaking this guy's stuff for anyone elses. Must be sponsored?

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thanks! Yes pelican did provide the cases, been using them long before I owned the truck so it was a dream to work with them.

[@jjoker795]

nice work.. Great Video. Thank You for making it easy for me.

[@williambalogh4495]

Great design. Thanks for sharing

[@duncdunc76]

Wow! 👍👍 Very Impressive!

[@mitralex]

Very nice job ! Would like to see "part2" . Does it exist ? Could not find it in your uploaded videos.

[@placestosea]

good looking camper. you can buy a circular saw blade for grooving the ACP or use a V groove bit in a router, for bending the ACP. you 'might' have found that a bead of SIKA is all you need? in some brands of ACP you can get large panels (eg: 4m or 13 feet long)

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Great info! Thank you!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Great info! Thank you!

[@MiniLuv-1984]

It's been so long, I'd swear you were much younger in your previous video. :) I'm building something similar but it is intended to be fitted to a 8' x 5' trailer rather than the flat bed of a truck. Similar construction by the looks of it too except the frame is aluminium because I already have it from a previous life. One major difference (and something that is causing me huge problems) is I raise the entire roof rather than just hinging one end.

[@craftsmancollaborative]

Always on the details 🙌👊

[@Daleejr08]

When is the next video coming? Loved seeing your work!

[@jasonallicock3318]

Good day mate. I love this camper. Was only able to sew part 1. Were you able to upload the other parts of the video? It would be nice if you can share the plan. That would be greatly appreciated.

[@armandosanchez2568]

Sooo sickkk!!

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you!

[@slovelace9666]

I can't wait to see the finished product. It's looking great so far

[@dusktildawn2630]

Brilliant video keep it up

[@Overland_eXploits_Oklahoma]

That is looking good.

[@sunroameroverland]

I hate to tell you this but i do sign installs for realtor's and they use that material and in the hot sun it warps badly the larger the sign the more it warps, Hope it works for you, maybe with all the attachment points it wont warp.

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

We will definitely see! So far it’s been good 👍🏼

[@likits1999]

It looks great brother but dont use rivets. It will make it look cheap. Use red 2 sided tape or other type of aerospace bonding material. Keep it looking streamline. Again, great job!!! Enjoy it!

[@moondog573]

That is awesome work.

[@TheCastle101]

Excellent !!! Love it !

[@1ALrX]

You changed the setup before I was able to put together your bumper. I have all the pieces for it :))) I guess this is next for me :)

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Haha things change fast around here 🤣

[@keeganbuilds]

Hey dude just one quick thing I discovered on the clamshell RTT I built (video soon!). You probably already did this, but if not, make sure to incorporate mattress height in to your angle of your lid's lift. I didn't anticipate the exped mat height to be as tall as it was and my toes touch my lid just slightly enough to be annoying haha.

[@_Cemetery_]

Nice work awesome 👍

[@bradleylee7311]

Awesome build!! Would like to buy the original bed with camper top and rack to complete my rig. I have a 2001.

[@eliasgomezmusic]

AMAZING BROTHER do you by chance have the blueprints or a guide on how to build it ? Thank you!

[@pcunneen874]

A few questions 1) how did you attach the wood to the insulation or the metal? 2) how did you make the main door/window (would love to see a video on this!!)

[@chrissd08]

Very cool!

[@breathingnature7473]

Good job 👏🏼👏🏼

[@BlitzAlaska]

Great stuff. why didn't you use Dibond sheeting on the inside versus plywood? Could you use aluminum sheet on two sides of 1 inch foam and get something similar in one panel?

[@tonya9614]

Well done 👍🏻

[@WilliamsSkilliams]

How is the DiBond holding up after a year? also did the tape hold? Great video by the way!

[@Angelcf62]

Super cool !!! ♥

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

Thank you! Really fun project

[@bittersips5308]

Wow, great build! Love all the details you share, love how you go over all the materials you use and your reasoning as to why you used them, thank you for that! Hope you can help me out, i'm trying to find the Dibond/Alupanel at a reasonable price however, everywhere i look it's at least twice as expensive as you mention. I live in southern california, can you share the "Local sign making shop" where you purchased your panels at please?

[@johnodell9841]

Well done!

[@TyScott85]

Love it.

[@geigertron3000]

OMG! so much awesomes

[@OverlandUnderBudget]

haha thank you!

[@moll780]

how did you do the front hinge? continuous hinge? love to see some detailed photos of how you did that. great job!!

[@ProjectFaceOff]

Great point. What are using as a front hinge to prevent water penetration?