DIY Truck Camper Construction

[@alivy149]

Straight and to the point. "I did this, this is what I used, this is how I did it, this is what it looks like." None of the ridiculous "creative video" shots or background music. This is exactly how every DIY video should be. Thank you!!!

[@roadtripmitch]

Yes!

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

God forbid folks attempt to make something interesting for people to view. Oh no! A creative camera angle! Run! 😂

[@richardbigras3468]

Thanks for sharing this DIY truck camper project. This is the perfect project for my grandson and I to work on next summer.

[@adgaffney23]

Glad it was helpful!

[@harlandsmith1788]

I liked your vidio better than seeing sawing, nailing, gliding and screwing Nice work

[@lawrencejoy9346]

great looking build, seeing your process gives me some ideas to work with, I would lower the front edge even with cab roof than create a rise to the rear door so access would be easy on the head, thanks for putting this video together

[@BERNHARDHT]

This looks awesome ! I have an old ford f 150 from 1994 and thinking this is the best bet for my light truck , a little space to sleep, stay dry, and keep my work gear without hauling anything - love it !

[@douglass56]

Very nice. I'd leave the tail gate on, shorten the shell accordingly. Change the leading edge to round or angular for more aerodynamic air flow. This give me ideas. For my DIY balancing ease of wood frame vs light weight of tubular aluminum frame.

[@whuop-wadeshumbleopinion625]

Really awesome. I like your interior design/finish very much

[@CraigS_427]

Nice job and thanks for sharing. I built a full size truck camper but have been thinking about doing a smaller one like this for short trips.

[@THEVolunteerKnight]

Appreciate the details brother for real. I've been brainstorming ideas and this video has helped so much thank you! She's a beauty by the way. Hopefully mine doesn't fly off.

[@bobsonlin123]

Congrats on the really nice build. This is amazing🎉

[@MickeyintheMiddle]

Totally outstanding thank you for sharing the build! Safe travels to you, sir!

[@koloasurf2012]

Thanks for sharing. Motivating me to build one just to see if I can do it.

[@blktop]

Great video! Really makes me want to build one, I like how you made the option to make the bed bigger. Great work!

[@rsmith.182]

I am glad to see this video show up. I have a Toyota Tundra with an 8' bed and would like to build something similar. I would like to have a roof that pops up with tent/screen material around the back and edges so I can stand up (6'2" tall). I also am a boat builder (hobby) so have experience with epoxy. I also like the idea of making it a shell rather than creating a whole tub style which I think makes for many small unused spaces. Your modular furniture is also a great idea. I did not think about double doors but like that idea as well. Thanks, a very nice job overall.

[@mikeredhead2894]

Great little build. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@CMF_1]

thanks for the details on the materials

[@Mr7h21]

Very nice build. You've got me thinking. What is the floor to ceiling/roof top height? Thanks for sharing.

[@hankimus10]

Love this build! You did a great job! Looking forward to seeing how it holds u up!

[@adgaffney23]

Me too! Should hold up ok. If I had it to do over again I would make a few things lighter, and also look for a way to make the exterior parts (sides, back, top) modular for easier storage.

[@Dikz.70769]

Great good job buddy 👏 First time follow your KZbin channel enjoy your day ok 👌 take care and have fun

[@angelogarciajr5356]

I love this camper. I was thinking if the back was inside the bed enough to retain the tail gate, it would be harder and more secure for anyone to get in the back. Still have your tailgate to sit in. I have been thinking of getting someone to make me a simple shell made out of wood and add a couple windows then have a friend of mine spray a bed liner over the entire thing and that is all I need for weekend outings. For now just keep dreaming.

[@RobertKinne-lh8wn]

Fantastic great job looks perfect

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

You did amazing ❤

[@gilbertgarcia1867]

great work.got a few ideals so i can build mine,thanks

[@adgaffney23]

Glad I could help

[@crissgen]

Thanks for the video, nice n simple camper , what is the measurements ?

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

Wonder if i couod do this inside a shop or storage rental before winter comes. I. Gonna add the top part above the cab but i also wanted to go right inside on the cab floor n around wheel wells to grab xtra room. Put a tiny woodstove in as well n live in it. Where i live is tiny anyhow n full of not so great ppl n its making me sick my dig sick n we are miserable. But it gets really cold here. I ice fish too so i know this woukd be warm. I do own a motorhome class c but its too big to randomly park places n travel around n do stuff n the cold gets in fast heat escapes n its a sauna in the summer less the ac is on n im in the shade 😊. Im doin this. Wish i already did. Im intimidated by the epoxy is all

[@garywells3874]

If you had it to do over, would you make the length a little shorter so you could still have the tailgate?

[@xhockeygurlx]

Love it! How heavy is the top portion? And how did you attach it to the bed rails? Did you put anything where the edges of the cap meets the bed/doors to prevent dust?

[@goober7127]

Very nice! Thanks for doing this for us. I know that it will help me out.

[@adgaffney23]

Glad it was helpful!

[@minionman6177]

great concise video

[@bogoney]

When i built mine i used fooring for the roof. I was staying in it but had a tarp over it . A raven ate a hole in the top of it. After I replace it with the flooring . I heard a raven try to land on it . He went sliding off of it . The fooring used came from Lowe's for 50 bucks. I went with a wood grain . What gave me the ideal was i went to a rv reapair place looking for a sheet of aluminum. But its Fairbanks Alaska. It took me years to find a ledlight for the inside of the camper . Now i can . But the teck said the side panels for rv looks like flooring . Later i went to a metal roofing company. So i decided to do that . The metal on the truck would add 150 pounds. They buy it by the role . And for 3 dollars a bend i needed 7 different bends. But i had a 1986 gm heavy 3/4 ton with a 454 . So I wasn't worried about weight.

[@MrCoryb77]

Very nice build. How much does it weigh?

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

This is how im gonna do it too..now im excited wahooo😊

[@noahriding5780]

Can you go freeway speeds with pulled campers or camper shells made out of only 2x4s? I'm curious to ask how safe this is.

[@bonniephillips1823]

What is the weight? Loved this build

[@blackspruceroutes]

That was my question also:-) I would guess aprox 400 lbs....?

[@adgaffney23]

Don't have an exact weight. 400 is probably a pretty good guess. If I had it to do over again I'd shed some weight in a couple of places and probably also find a way to make the shell modular so it could be stored in pieces.

[@blackspruceroutes]

@@adgaffney23 im thinking about building something similar next summer. thinking of using the " foam covered in fiberglass or "poor mans fiberglass" . lots of videos about them here on YT.

[@mavision6525]

Nice build.

[@martinhernandez6506]

Good evening Aaron ! Thank you for sharing this nice looking build ! What was your material cost if available ? Safe travels !

[@adgaffney23]

Right around 2000 which includes everything from materials; lumber, epoxy, paint, electrical, etc. It also includes a Bluetti power station and two tri-fold mattresses.

[@RIZWANSHAIKH-si7uo]

great, how mush was the total material cost

[@jcoats5529]

Its probably all that fibreglass and epoxy that is making heavier than desired. Aluminum skin probably would have cost the same, alot less work and much lighter. I will build mine finished on the inside first and have the outside open for

[@leeinwis]

I'm tired of your negative attitude !

[@RST2123]

Clean build

[@jp034]

Very well thought out. Thanks for sharing!

[@adgaffney23]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulsimon513]

I think you did a good job

[@adgaffney23]

Thanks

[@saintbyron5150]

Thanks for sharing

[@mileakin2689]

Beautiful

[@AloeLang-jr9tb]

How much does it weigh?

[@edgardner7025]

Arden how much does it weigh

[@btgus9703]

Make a bench that slides into receiver hitch

[@greatone2717]

Awesome 😊

[@harlandsmith1788]

Like your way of explaining. Vidios of sawing ,sanding and painting don't do much for me. Good job.

[@adgaffney23]

Thanks 👍

[@isidorodelapaz8207]

Nice

[@propagandapandas]

Actually preferred how clear and concise you were with what you showed as opposed to a lengthy rambling build video

[@lastresort1757]

Man, I’d love if you did a huge multi part video series of each step explained like you were talking to a 5 year old lol framed like a house Is lost on me

[@phiaman]

I feel ya

[@MsLori-BassGirl4Life]

Its huge inside.

[@svenrogers9177]

“…pocket scree-eeee-ees…”

[@WildBORProductions]

👍👍

[@knowsnugget3321]

never put holes on your roof!

[@aarongaffney6352]

Where are there holes? The fan?

[@knowsnugget3321]

@@aarongaffney6352 yuuuuuup

[@christopherwallace8000]

Uhm