EASIEST Truck Camping Setup!

[@angelogarciajr5356]

I am doing the same thing right now. I dont like cots being heavier than average so I need a solid bed. I plan on running plywood under the bed to slide totes out the end and use a pole to support the extended end as a table for cooking eating etc. When done just slide it back in. In bad weather access totes from side inside. Cool.

[@wingandhog]

I do a lot of remote high mountain streams fly-fishing trips, always solo. I have a 2002 4x4 GMC Sonoma extended cab with a lined camper shell and roof rack. I built it out for camping and it’s perfect for me. I use it frequently.

[@terrythompson448]

I am originally from Australia and traveled on lots of really dusty roads, I found to stop dust you need to have a small opening at the front of the canopy, this then pressurized the inside of the canopy and stopped the dust that swirls at the back of the vehicle being sucked into the rear through any gaps.. the weather stripping and mat you installed will also help in that regard.

[@billquantrill4960]

Could you please elaborate, mate?

[@Mansionlife-m7l]

I used a pool noodle to block the dust and water from coming in.

[@brentjon]

@@Mansionlife-m7l What???????????

[@TN-ez6lz]

Roll-a-Cot is another option that has four legs so compatible with a wheel well. Comes in various lengths and widths.

[@onlyinparadise4613]

Great idea! 👍

[@merellemain5835]

One of the best systems i have ever seen! Simple and to the point!

[@rogergarner6617]

I love how simple your setup is. Thanks for sharing.

[@ExtremelyAverageMan]

3:43 THANK YOU! You're one of the few people that didn't have a "permanent" build in mind. My goal is to build one soon, but be able to set the shell up/take it down within like 10 minutes for weekend/week long camping trips, but easily be able to return it to a normal truck bed.

[@cmcmillan7987]

I dont have a permanent set up either as i require the versatility of it being empty, also if you are not using the set up why lug all that weight around 😊 . Fuel economy in the UK is a big thing !

[@AnttiVi]

Thank you for this. It's simple, makes a lot of sense.

[@demetriuscooksey7147]

So glad the title says, "truck camping," instead of "Overlanding." Sick of the pretentious idiots talking about the $10k in crap they think you need to strap all over your truck to go camping.

[@DuckbumSD]

Bed rug is key for the dust plus that insulation and comfy for the feet on a cold morning.

[@NotTheNorm]

Love the simplicity of your setup. Well thought out. Keeps your truck versatile.

[@donalddodson7365]

Very well explained. Thank you! You bring back great memories for me outfitting my truck cap camper in 1968. We'll done.

[@PacTel54321]

Absolutely: the dust comes in from the gap under the tailgate. Great job on the cot.

[@tonypapay]

The 6.5’ bed makes a difference. Good video and topper. a 5.5’ truck bed and a tall hunter has challenges.

[@megacountryboy03]

I also have a 5.5 bed and am 6'. I have found a cot that folds up and i put it in diagonally and that helps but man it takes up more room. How do you have yours set up?

[@tonypapay]

@@megacountryboy03 I put the tailgate down and secure a rain fly as needed. Not elegant.

[@reverend434]

I’m 6’1” and I’ve got a short bed with a DECKED and topper I’ll lay a sleeping pad diagonally on the DECKED and I’ve got plenty of room

[@demonicscience1470]

I too have a Tacoma and am over 6'...lol

[@everettsweet80]

Seriously, what's up with this? I am 6'3" and drive a 2016 Frontier crew cab.

[@lukeschumann]

so I have the disc o bed bunks already and as you pointed out, its too long for my 18 f150 with 6.5 bed. I never friggin considered cutting the middle poles! so I actually just ordered two middle poles from Disc O Bed. Should be here this week. Thanks for the vid!

[@BRAAAPOLOGY]

How did this work out? What do you mean when you say ordered the middle poles besides cutting?

[@DaninVA]

Great setup and tips. Really like your dust sealing tips!

[@wildernessoutdoors6875]

I like the cot! Love my 8’ bed for doing this, more room for coolers and gear. The weather stripping is a nice twist. Help keep out bugs as well.

[@andrewosso2943]

Awesome setup. I bring my Weber Q grill with stand and 20lb propane tank with griddle plate and a tiny 2200i super quiet generator for coffee, boiling water, lights at night, etc.

[@rustysworldofentertainment850]

Creating the right set up is always a challenge, it's nice to see you've sorted out one that works great for you. Mine now involves two tons of camper trailer.

[@JaceMcfetridge]

😂 I love that

[@chuckrf1502]

My setup is similar, but I use clear bins for ease of visibility and leave the tops off since they are inside. I use a milk crate to carry my 5 gal toilet, then at camp I flip it upside down to be my step stool to get in.

[@Brauma54]

Station wagons in the 70’s and 80’s had a spoiler looking thing that directed air down the back glass and this stopped dust from attaching to the rear glass.

[@SuperiorParts-n9b]

Great video and I learned some great tips and you solved a few of my concerns. I have been truck camping for a couple of years on out of state turkey hunts. Dust was my main problem.

[@tuckerandi]

Just got a truck cap and making a basic sleeper found some great tips on your video, thanks.

[@stephengibson2869]

Nice, simple and very mobile. Clean setup . I also used to have a slide in camper, but it was just too much back there that wasn't great for easy mobility. I sold it. I bought a cab high truck canopy and it's been great--easy in every way to get my stuff together and go. Great job 👍🏼⛰🗻🏞🌄

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

well done. I agree the platforms people build are to cumbersome if you want to use the truck as a truck to haul. for my bed I use a roll-a- cot because it too straddles the wheel well but your cot with a mattress is much more comfortable. The cap with opening side windows is a real game changer I'm sure. Very nice.

[@FamilyOman-l2u]

I did almost the same, but bed height a little higher to allow bins to slide out straight back easy. Add some paracord to pull out a second bin that’s stored at front of bed.

[@janterry6153]

I bought the upper Disco-bed to put across my truck bed for an extra space for an additional person. I shortened it and it fits across the foot of the regular bed. I can take the outside pole down to make more room in my camper during the day.

[@madmouse7915]

Great video 👍 That's an awesome cot 🤙 I have been through my fair share of cots and one of my complaints was how the legs were designed because I was typically utilizing cots in locations where that cross bar underneath was a hindrance to making it flush to a wall or whatever, so it causes you to take up unnecessary space in an awkward spot 😮‍💨. Thanks for sharing this, I am gonna have to check that out 🤙👍💯 Stay safe and well everyone much love to all ❤🤙✌️✌️

[@randyjohnson5055]

On my 2016 GMC under the bed rails are huge openings to the wheel wells. Tape them up to stop dust coming in.

[@jK-yj2tl]

Same with my 2011Tacoma

[@benjaminrush4443]

Keep It Simple. I had an over-height aluminum cap with barn-doors on an 8' bed - Ford, and I know about dust. I took a pole-canopy set along with me and a good folding chair. Thanks.

[@loganessaff2116]

Only think you need is a tailgate assist! Best $15 I’ve ever spent to have the tailgate drop slowly when opening from the inside

[@jonathanb9429]

There are generally 2 big openings tucked under the bed rail on either side of the fenderwells that suck in a ton of dust also.

[@susanliebermann5721]

Easy squeezy...bare minimum...that's all you need if you're not living in it full time. Good job!

[@simplylifeau]

Great you have the long Ute tubs over there,Ike this set up, simple and comfortable 👍

[@russellb.6785]

I bet that Ford Powerboost would be great for running a portable AC or heater in that topper.

[@1958jr]

Genau so gefällt mir das 👍👍👍

[@glenwad6322]

I got a Silverado regular cab with a 8 foot bed so I can save money on hotels lol

[@pbarber4268]

Your truck hunting/camping set-up videos are excellent!

[@DeForestEveland]

Lots of good ideas. Especially for those like me who like pickup camping !!

[@03bonneville]

Perfect setup!

[@DelHenderson-g2x]

Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc]

Yeah, i like that cot! Great find, good idea!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks 👍

[@donbryson7536]

Nice setup thanks for sharing

[@jerrygonzales6114]

Trading jeep in for F150,thanking of same kinda set up,really like side window idea,thanks for sharing

[@semisikaufusi2467]

Awesome sauce...Great job, particularly the cot setup, i will consider that on my build.

[@perryknetter8577]

Great Job on the video Truck camp Thank you for sharing this great information your always trying to test and make changes God's Blessings on all your adventures

[@joshkliniske6766]

It kinda crazy how close my setup is to yours. I just got rid of my pop-up truck camper, too. I have the same topper as you, Bedrug, and Disco Bed. The only difference is mine is short bed GMC.

[@jeepguy04]

Cool set up never thought of a cot I have build a bed frame out of wood then add mattress

[@garycampbell-or8tr]

Thats all a person needs, good job

[@michaelbenson2024]

Keep it Simple. Well done

[@mikemellon80]

Awesome cot. That makes the whole setup

[@JaceMcfetridge]

I did a lot of research on cots before I got one and this one really fit the bill. I absolutely love it

[@JoeHuss-kx8rn]

Any way you could put out quick video on the disco bed modification thanks. I like this great idea

[@monkeyb1820]

Each side has 3 pipes. You'd just have to hack some length from the middle pipe. It would take a few minutes b/c it is good quality metal. And you'd want to smooth it out with a rasp. And I assume he also cut the green canvas to make it a few inches shorter from head to foot. I own the discobed bunks. They're really well made. You can sleep directly on them, but a mattress pad does make it considerably more comfortable. I use a thin blow-up camp pad I got at Costco. The best thing would be to cut a 'memory foam mattress topper' to fit. Then no worries about your mattress getting a flat.

[@gregb2552]

Great setup... i run something similar,cause i use my truck i also need easy switch out ,YT ->EZ lift toppers... think it will be my next truck upgrade, happy trails

[@denisestarr2314]

I love my caper , I can keep my gear safe n dry . And I feel safer than being in a tent .

[@seanmurphy7684]

I've made a similar cot setup out of a piece of plywood and some PVC pipe. Has all the same advantages of being able to remove it super easily, but you can also customize the size/height/length of the platform.

[@unclefrank3709]

Try a Roll-A-Cot they fit a 6.5" bed and you can get a sleeping pad at Home depot for ~$30 that will never spring a leak and keep you nice an warm.

[@jimsomerville3924]

Yeah, Roll-a-Cots are very nice, they sell replacement parts, are made in US, and disassemble pretty small.

[@markminer7390]

The large (3 leg) Roll-A-Cot works great in an 8' bed! Made a trip from WA to TX for a pig hunt last year. Easy to disassemble and very compact when not in use, but huge! I use a fabric covered foam mat from Cabelas, for mattress. Truck glamping. 😊

[@slimslam412]

Do you have a link for the Home depot sleeping pad?

[@awellman234]

Also looking for the sleeping pad you talking about? Thanks in advance.

[@johnkrumpotick8659]

​@@slimslam412 I think he means the "future foam"

[@kyebo1776]

Good set up, i would and will add a slide out under the whole thing.

[@martinsmith8926]

Nice one bro. Like it!

[@Chubbydippin]

Great setup, thanks for sharing. I don't get why almost all truck toppers only offer sliding windows. I do realize awning type(Arctic Tern) windows are much more expensive. But everything is more expensive nowadays and paying more for better quality has always been the case. Just seems the awning windows would shed water better while open during heavy rain. The Moonlander is one of the few Toppers that offers awning type windows as a choice in a buildout. But they aren't cheap Toppers. Love how simple yet completely functional and probably less expensive your buildout is. Safe and happy travels Sir.

[@BCBtrucks64]

simple and it works

[@ratstomper9496]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a nice setup.

[@alandisomma-od5fz]

Can you tell me where you got the truck bed liner with the extension that covers the tail gate? I am in Arizona. Any help would be appreciated

[@sallen3125]

Nice set-up! Neat and functional! We need to put weather-stripping on our cap. Driving dirt roads really makes our gear dusty...

[@JaceMcfetridge]

It will make a huge difference! Thanks for watching

[@dankwilde]

Sweet setup Jace!

[@williambreeze2659]

That's a nice setup!

[@rogercarlton4385]

Looks good. My truck bed is only 5.5 ft so I’m really limited in using my truck bed for camping.

[@mfcarney]

No fix available? Common guys!

[@gregb5979]

Search KZbin for 5 and a 1/2 foot bed workarounds there are some ingenious ideas out there

[@JDSly1]

That's a great setup. I know because I had one like it in 2008 to 2011 for a GMC Sonoma small truck. Had the topper already on it and started thinking "Why can't a guy make a camping setup out of this?" The stackable totes work great. Unfortunately, the truck was a piece of crap. Had nothing but problems with it and got rid of it.

[@nathanschmick9681]

I’m looking at the same cot for the same reason

[@farmhouse43]

love this setup

[@tamarakozerski5163]

Question, do you have a video on how you shortened your cot to better fit in the truck bed? Love your set up!!! Exactly what I’ve been looking for!! Ease of operation for sure😎

[@JaceMcfetridge]

Don't have a video on it, but the the cot has three pole sections that run the length of the cot. The middle pole sections are are wider and have no contour to them, where the end poles have a skinny section that fit inside of them. So you can cut off as much of the middle section as necessary to make it fit in your truck and all the poles will still fit together. I hope this helps!

[@greycheney9045]

@@JaceMcfetridge Such a great idea. What did you do with the extra canvas fabric from shortening it?

[@greycheney9045]

Never mind. I just read down a little further and see where you just bunch it up. Thanks for a great video!

[@Asia-yt3cg]

Looks very neat and tidy handsome 😊

[@JavierCarpio-nw6jr]

Thanks for your info it's going to help me.

[@ErickHockersmith]

Did you need to do anything with the extra cloth cot material since you shortened the cot length by 5" to fit in the 6.5'-foot truck bed (truck bed length 77" and cot sleep area length 79"? Thanks really like this set ups for its functionality and simplicity.

[@JaceMcfetridge]

No, it's slightly longer now but it can easily just be bunched up and everything still fits together nicely.

[@davidserafin2692]

GFC. Made in Montana. It’s a game changer.

[@justtanja7327]

Great video. How did you extend the legs on the bed? It looks taller than original picture on the website. Thanks in advance.

[@JaceMcfetridge]

It comes with leg extensions.

[@justtanja7327]

@@JaceMcfetridge Thanks.🛻

[@FamilyOman-l2u]

Do you have bad frost/moisture on cold overnights?

[@JaceMcfetridge]

No I usually crack a window, unless it’s super cold then I use a diesel heater which helps mitigate any moisture

[@baddboat]

Perfect! Basic! Inexpensive! Heat?

[@totoroben]

Look up roll a cot for another cot option

[@Aspen7780]

I love these truck bed camp setups. But I’ve never figured out what you would do if you did manage to get an elk. Seems like you would still need to pull a small utility trailer to carry all the meat coolers.

[@matthewholden3823]

You only need two 110ltr coolers for an elk just one more additional to what he already has

[@peterevans8194]

If space was a real concern, you could always use a hitch haul, although they bring other limitations...

[@f5fstop]

Those truck camper inserts are designed for 3/4 to 1 ton PUs not a half ton. The rear suspension on a half ton are not strong enough. No wonder it swayed from side-to-side.

[@quigleyoutside]

Nice job !

[@rbljackson]

Question....the legs on the cot in your truck look longer than the one in the link you provided. Did you change out the legs? or is it just an illusion in this video? The one int he link doesnt look like there would be enough room to stash a bin under it?

[@JaceMcfetridge]

Hi, the cot comes with leg extensions. If you scroll through the photos on the website you will see the longer legs. So you have the option to use it low or attach the extensions and get you up a bit higher.

[@fishnchips8618]

The disco bed says its 82” in length. I was wanting to get one for my Ram 2500 but was worried it would not fit. Its good to know you were able to modify it to fit! Great video! I love the simplicity of truck shells. I use mine a lot.

[@RoyDees-t2k]

Thanks for sharing. I was considering a popup but I think I'll go for a tall camper shell. How much food and water do you carry? I love your cot setup. Are you able to sit up straight?

[@JaceMcfetridge]

Food and water depends on length of trip. Usually always have a 5 gallon jug of water in my truck at minimum. I can sit up straight while sitting in the cot.

[@eliwayne-o5z]

What kind of sleeping pad is that?

[@barrymitchell4424]

I like the camper . Easy to catch you just wait by the truck. Or the coffee shop?

[@paulgrice5013]

How do u heat it?

[@Chellebeller]

What mattress pad do you have on the cot?

[@Riseupforhumanity1]

Yea. I gotta do something about the dust coming in.

[@Riseupforhumanity1]

What’s the weather stripping you purchased?!

[@timkinney9690]

The cot looks similar to those used by some military units in Afghanistan. They were not stable and would colapse when sleeping on them. That sucked.

[@ogaddcb]

At 3:59 of the video it shows the Dis-O-Bed Single L cot at Public Land website for at $139.99. The link takes you to camping world and it is $199.99. What site did you get the cot from at $139.99?

[@2005henson]

I couldn't afford a double side door on hard topper so with soft top

[@soonerfrac4611]

Great set up! Love the idea of the carpet for the insulation and dust factor but have my doubts about every day use. Too much of my stuff just gets tossed back in the bed of the truck, especially dirty oilfield coveralls. But then again, my Jeep has carpet and it gets tossed in there as well.

[@JaceMcfetridge]

Its not really like regular carpet. Very durable and and moisture wont cause it to mold. I throw muddy gear back there all the time and it is very easy to clean up. I was worried about getting it too dirty as well when I first got it but now I dont even think twice about it. If your on the fence Id recommend it, you wont be disappointed!

[@coffeehunter8742]

Ive had a BedRug in my 2500 for 5 years now. It comes with everything you need to seal out dust, plus velcro's into place & can be removed for cleaning if hou want. High pressure wash, etc. But mine has held up impeccably well. Resists dirt & stains. Easy to brush or vacuum. Special padding underneath the "rug" levels out the truckbed low spots/grooves & makes it easy on the feet or knees. Highly recommend.

[@josepharellano8688]

GREAT JOB 👍 👌

[@jakeowens1770]

Well done mate

[@Deanna-k4i]

That bed rug is dope

[@JaceMcfetridge]

I love it

[@billquantrill4960]

Agreed. It makes too much sense not to utilize.

[@glenwad6322]

I got a Silverado regular cab with a 8 foot bed so I can save money on hotels

[@tonyg6211]

What mattress are you using

[@KenHicksJr]

I gave up and use a cabalas instinct 6 man tent for a basecamp.

[@nonactive3654]

I have personally slept in this system for 9 months. Your knees will not recover.