GMC Canyon Camper Buildout

This customer loves his GMC Canyon with diesel engine 4x4 and Denali package. He wanted to have a cargo area that had storage to keep the area tidy as well as some comforts. We were able to wire up a Goal Zero battery which powered the water pump, roof fan vent, and water pump!
60" Locking Drawer Slides: tinyurl.com/y83x53jq
MaxxAir Roof Fan Vent: amzn.to/3hd32fY
Goal Zero 500x: amzn.to/2DGWNmS
Water Pump: amzn.to/3bMN776
Sink: amzn.to/2Fk4lMG
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Sink Strainer: amzn.to/3llxGHq
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12v Faucet: amzn.to/2YxHzry
5 Gallon Container: amzn.to/32rvu8t
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ABOUT ME I grew up in a cabinet shop and was a born to be woodworker. In the past few years when work slowed in the custom cabinet industry I converted a few friends Vans and SUV's so they had more storage for adventuring, work, or just the weekend beach getaway. Before I knew it I had my own business making people's ideas come to life. I design and build all kinds of custom wood work and vehicles here at my shop in Huntington Beach, California! Please email me [e-mail] for more information.

[@redphone1]

This is one of the best builds I've seen since the vehicle camping renaissance began. It's simple, sleek and full of utility. Really well done, man.

[@kyletodd9037]

I agree. True talent! Wish he was closer to the midwest. Would have my business for sure!

[@lornecheese]

I am the owner and have been getting a lot of use out of the truck these past couple months. I really love and Brian did an amazing job on it. A couple replies to the comments. The sink just drains out the bed behind the rear wheel. I am finding I don’t use the sink very much at all. Mainly just to fill water bottles. If I need to use it where I can’t just let it drain onto the ground I can put a bucket or basin underneath the vehicle to catch it. Totally worked out with all the sizing of things. This is a mid height Leer top on it and when I am sitting on the bed with a 3 inch camping pad on it my head use clears the ceiling and it is quite comfy. I have sat out some rainstorms sitting inside with the he tailgate close but the window open and it is very cozy. The goal zero and wiring works like a charm. My Goal Zero is always charged when I need it and the electrics hardly draw from it. I am mostly doing weekend or two to three day trips so it is plenty. No need for solar at all. While the MaxAir fan on the roof is cool I don’t use it much so would probably skip it if I did this again. Only other thing is that I can’t access the drawer from inside the truck so just need to keep that in mind. I live in Southern California so it hasn’t really been a problem. Sitting on the tailgate and prepping dinner on the drawer is very comfortable and it is a great work surface. The work Brian did was fantastic and his build ideas based on my wishlist turned out great. Very happy with it!

[@johnchiara2711]

Thanks for the update. I have the same truck and build. If I could ask, about how much was the total build minus the max air fan? How long did it take to complete?

[@teddbertrand2627]

A mid height top. Can you pull into a standard garage with that? Thanks.

[@lornecheese]

Yes, it easily clears my standard garage door. The truck is a bit long but it will also fit in lengthwise too. Before I bought the truck I did a test drive and brought it home to make sure it would fit.

[@GrmpaJA]

Good to hear This gentleman definitely has skills. Looks very well built. Enjoy.

[@adrianmartinez7170]

Bullshit. If your the owner of this truck then do a video on the setup? What gear you carry etc.

[@FYRSTWAFFEN]

OUTSTANDING, I WANT ONE JUST LIKE THIS, EXCEPT NO SICK AND WATER. THANKS FOR SHARING

[@skipsamples2647]

I really like the way you have it wired to the solar generator. Finally someone has a functional way to get it charged from the vehicle. Thanks,

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

AS ALWAYS, YOUR BUILDS ARE VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT AND VERY CUSTOMER SPECIFIC ! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

[@EdDavis1]

Killin it man, love the thoughtfulness of your builds. I'm working on building out my Chevy Astro and definitely taking notes from you.

[@chaelcollins4254]

Chris pontias killin it

[@kellyadamski8092]

I just got a GMC Canyon and absolutely LOVE what you have done kind, sir! WOW you're amazing thank you!!!

[@ThePyleDriver]

You do such nice work - functional, simple and well crafted. Thanks for sharing! I keep seeing ideas for my own ongoing home build.

[@ncprepper100]

Another great build!! I am always amazed with what you come up with and the quality of your work!

[@elliotwoods3040]

I love your videos! I just got a Canyon and I cant wait to build my set up. I want to do something similar but with benches on both sides instead of the counter, and the middle piece will be for a bed and table. Itll be great to stay warm in between ski touring. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@MrBluoct]

Appreciate the efficiencies, lines, portability and … talents!

[@S595Husky]

That's an awesome build! I dig the slide out. Perfect idea for a galley.

[@jasonpederson8358]

wow. awesome job. This is the set up I want in the back of my frontier. I wish I had half your woodworking skills. Keep up the awesome vids.

[@mlapasaran]

Nice build... simple and good utilization of available space.

[@nickmandeville6216]

This is what I'll need for when I travel for work.

[@BUGOUT12]

Great work dude.

[@pnwtim503]

Need this for my long bed Tacoma. Take my money!

[@mendyviola]

We have an 8’ truck bed, and I really like this general design for couples truck camping. Seems simple enough to do ourselves.

[@TheGuyThatWondersWhy]

Solid worx!

[@nosnerd1967]

A great build ! As always ..Very well thought out . saving to show a buddy

[@brianpierce7483]

Totally rocks this build !

[@CoopDog70]

Awesome build , simple not to crazy, perfect

[@gerrycostello3723]

Thks for posting,great info and I love your set up. Definitely a future project along with a titanium stove for the cooler nights.

[@faceface4171]

What a build bro. That is some awesome work you do.

[@vince4316]

Brother such a clean build (as usual)...love it!! Wish you were in Florida

[@SteveMarksMusic]

Mate, I saw your first ever video - CRAZY to see you now have over 35k subs!!! Congratulations mate and greetings from Australia!

[@FreeMTrider]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing

[@philipwolf1556]

you are very good at what you do, alot of ideas, great attention to detail, I want to try something lie this on a new silverado in the spring. thanks for sharing

[@eddiehazard3340]

Thanks for sharing this build!

[@stevengatewood2725]

Clean and neat build. Nice job.

[@RatelLaw]

Very good looking build, thank you for sharing

[@MishapAmethystHikes]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing!

[@GOLFER0066]

Dude, your builds are awesome!

[@williammorrissey9661]

Strong work, my friend.

[@paulwhite9848]

You built a really nice usuble kit I love boondocks camp with a well equipped rig

[@rose8662]

You did an outstanding job!

[@LB-gr5se]

Great build + tour

[@Qizre]

Excellent work friend!

[@thomascronquist1604]

Best system set up. Very clean

[@LuciusC3]

Another nice build Brian!

[@lalainelee3791]

Wow neat and clean like minimalist. Love it.

[@loganmoore4068]

dude!! this is so solid! seriously skilled!

[@myvenusheeler]

Really nice. You do great work young man.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

Great build. Minimalist, just like I like it

[@someguy4335]

Beautiful work

[@vcents2604]

Solid work, Great job!

[@yannvasse7033]

Nice build, thanks. From France, Yann.

[@boomguymike]

Awesome build! 👍👍

[@mitchwinder1204]

That is sick. Nicely done.

[@evarflorendo1989]

Love your work brother. Great job

[@ramaimacdonald6430]

Love your work!

[@kellypoulos8702]

Such clean impressive work, nice!

[@manubisbee1]

Amazing job!

[@gsmith6255]

Great build!

[@KnowTheNewOfficial]

I love this design and technique

[@johnny1556]

Man I always enjoy your videos you come up with some great ideas hopefully one day we will meet and you could built mine out of scratch keep them coming.

[@hondaman6918]

Sweet build!

[@nando5one0]

Awesome build & video..... waiting on my topper & im going to try & get down like that on my colorado 🤙

[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

Very sweet! I drive a colorado with the same bed length and do a not so nice somewhat version of this. One thing after using mine for a few years that id like to change is the windows on the topper from the slider like that to the wing windows that lift and also slide, then you can access your stuff from outside fairly easy and also totally open up the window on a nice day and have it totally opened up by the sink and table area. I don't have the sink, but i carry a 5 gallon jerry can with the faucet. This one definitely hits real close to home and I've said it before, man if you weren't 2000 miles away id definitely hit ya up to finish mine out!

[@samuelyates4922]

Do you have the five foot bed or the six foot bed? I want to set up my bed for camping but I only got a 5 ft

[@gtoutdoorexcursions2938]

@@samuelyates4922 Im running a 6ft bed, I figured Id never need a crew cab 4 door, since id never be camping with a "crew" anyway. Extended cab is perfectly fine for my needs with it's behind the seat storage on the mini seats, it at least lets me have the 6ft bed.

[@peterparker5166]

Excellent work, love your builds bro 🤙🏻

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow that’s awesome, been looking for ideas for in the bed of my 2001 Silverado!! I like this set up, I subscribed I’ll be watching more appreciate you sharing

[@lulehmberg601]

Love it👍thanks for sharing

[@larrylucas5731]

Nice work!

[@newlifeeveryday1821]

this is great work ! amazing job !

[@graemecasorso8851]

Nice work!!

[@SolarPowerMyRV]

Nice setup great work

[@StealthyZombie]

Would love to do this with my Ranger!

[@lylestavast7652]

Another nicely done build. :)

[@outdoorchronicles2329]

Great work bro

[@oei301]

Excellent job...

[@davidlang1828]

Is all that 3/4” plywood? This has me rethinking my configuration, very nice

[@ninefotimbo4036]

I want this for my 1995 Nissan hardbody.....so sick!

[@bass5379]

heck yeah! looks great man

[@TheFukwitz]

Tidy build. Big ups!

[@SendStory]

I hope that Toyota behind the truck is another customer. I turned my Toyota Matrix into a camper car for a road trip a few years ago with minimal modifications, it would be cool to see what someone would do to a compact car with actual knowledge and more solid fixtures. Anyhow, cool build as always, I really dig the complex work you do while it aesthetically looking so simple.

[@AdamRyanA]

Froggy fresh

[@hooper818]

super clean

[@juliosdiy3206]

Nice storage r excellent!

[@nmolinaro62]

Great one.

[@ericjimenez2448]

Dam solid work got me thinking.

[@SolivagantJules]

This is awesome, super inspired

[@danielholmes481]

This is the coolest build I have ever seen I would love to do this where are you guys located I want this same exact build for my pickup

[@dosstheboss100]

Very nice only thing I would change is have the bed extension on hinges where you could just fold it over

[@dominikr139]

Such a solid work, love your videos. What a pity that you are not in Europe ;) I am planning to prepare hilux for overlanding and would love to work with you on that!

[@Aquatic_Amigo]

Now that’s dope AF

[@mckricks1]

Very nice

[@HIGHVOLTAGE274]

That is so cool!

[@r9birth]

Man this is cool

[@danstankiewicz8222]

Great build, simple design, and clean. If this were my build, I would have added a backboard to the bed (along the truck bed) for a bench back. Thanks for the video.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Wanted to but he wanted it removable

[@danstankiewicz8222]

@@SolidWoodWorx Understand completely. Great videos by the way!

[@lornecheese]

@@danstankiewicz8222 I find that the back isn't a problem and I just have a pillow there.

[@davidhartley7791]

GREAT WORK! And I'm glad you're in Cali 😂 I WILL be emailing you after Thanksgiving!

[@oscarperezgonzalez9203]

Whats your number i want something like this done for my Toyota tacoma trd pro

[@adammckee9791]

Friggin nice dude!!

[@thailandfruitmonster7315]

Well done

[@gabbyofmilton]

To bad you are in California because I am in Florida, and I love your work & skills.

[@daviddarlingauthor]

nice and minimalistic. well done. I would have asked for the secondary platform to be on hinges, in sections. Remove the bedding, flip the "Nightstand" platform over, done. Same with the lower portion. It would give them a place to be stored, and ease of use. I sold my Canyon, but had I kept it, I would have considered such a design.

[@ES-mq9ox]

Or you just slide it in and store it on the floor. Put a couple of low profile finger holds or metal loops on the longer section and then it can be raised up while you are positioned on the upper section. It seems like it would be pretty easy to do, after a little trial and error practicing. Small section is a piece of cake.

[@janetpunzalan5029]

A new fan from Manila Phil.

[@brianstone5248]

Awesome Carpentry!!!

[@albertoroman1035]

Eres el mejor saludos desde Puerto Rico

[@johnthewolfheart8671]

It makes me so happy to see this, since I have a Canyon too. I was thinking van life down the road, but I want to make use of my truck too. When I use to do construction and bodyguarding, spent many a cold nights and sore backs on the road with a little camping mat and blankets. I'm done with that.. How much would you charge for a build like this?

[@abramrabinowitz252]

Definitely want this set up but reversed cause I’ll have a windoor on the driver’s side and it would be cool to do dishes/make coffee from the outside. I assume there’s a grey water tank somewhere?