Home made wooden camper shell

FOR SALE!!! Listed on Facebook, instagram, Craigslist and offer up.
This shell took me roughly a few months and is constructed entirely of lumber. The biggest time constraint is planning! Storage, material cost, accessibility and schematics are all easily overlooked so plan ahead the best you can or just solve it as you go like I did.
Stay on top of my mini series where I go into greater depth on questions asked, provide links and I break down specific steps of the campershell build.
I don’t own the rights to this song:
The doors - riders on the storm

[@americanboathead5390]

I AM a carpenter by trade and I could come up with some critiques, but ill just say, its totally strong enough, the workmanship is great, its unique and it looks killer! What more could you want! Great job!

[@dahak972]

Well said.

[@TM-bd7nf]

When I build my first one, I will absolutely welcome critiques. That is how you learn. By listening to professionals in the trade.

[@Raven4122]

@Slippery Storm Why? what exactly can he or anyone say, this is a SUBJECTIVE thing, the guy built it and it functions as he designed it to.. If he was building it for you and you want to critique than by all means there are Literally thousands of ways to make these things the ONLY thing it needs to do is be safe not to come enough while going down the road.. If the guy asks for critique than by all means have at it.. but cmon "A reasonable person" really lol

[@Raven4122]

@@TM-bd7nf professionals will tell you dont do it because you are taking work away from them there is ONE WAY to do ANYTHING, weather its build an engine a topper or house.. The RIGHT WAY and the thing that determines this is safety reliability.. once i build it I dont need someone saying "I would have done this or i would have done that.. I have been doing my own things for 40 plus yrs lol so i guess in not a reasonable person

[@hikerJohn]

Critique it for my sake. I love the way it LOOKS but think it could be built better in HIND SIGHT. I'm planning on building one for the top of my utility trailer and this design looks great but I'm stuck on methodology

[@peterandkodiak9762]

You had stated that you are not a carpenter. This video proves you are a very good carpenter. Excellent build! A+

[@felixcat9318]

One of the most attractive and individual campers I've ever seen! By doing this you will have learnt quite a bit, mostly about yourself.

[@franklinhoage6496]

Good job young man, it's nice to see that the younger generation working on projects like this , thank you for your video !

[@carolhewett3756]

I've spent months looking for just this very buildout. It looks great. Bravo!

[@gregt722]

I never imagined building my own truck cap. Fantastic. You should be proud of your work. I know I’d be sitting in my garage staring at that all day admiring my work if I built it. Great job. Inspirational.

[@fathertime241]

Glad to hear!

[@chucktaylor4384]

That's actually one of the best ones I have seen. I'd put it in my list of the top ten.. awesome job.

[@tonitouchberry894]

"I did not heed my father's advise"!!! ????? Yeah! Unfortunately that's the way it goes! Some of our hardest lesson in life, have to be learned the hard way to get the point! Enjoy your build😁

[@user-dl5hs2ez9p]

Amazing. Great explanations and direct to the point. Tasteful choice of color and material.

[@woodsmanoutdoors7706]

I personally think it looks sweet and considering I built mine with a standard height truck cap, I am jealous of your head space. But making and using your own capper is a blast at camp after you personalize the inside for your needs. Kudos

[@Raven4122]

Nice job man! Great to see other craftsmen out there still getting it done..

[@williambreen4915]

I can tell you put a lot of thought into this project. Thanks for the video.

[@mikedobell4964]

Considering the cost of a truck campers has gone crazy this is a pretty cost effective way to stay cozy when your camping . Nicely done

[@shawn0fitz]

Yes, they are thousands of dollars for materials that look like they cost a few hundred.

[@kevinberry4581]

As the son of carpenters and having experience myself the framing of the camper looked good a few more layers of materials than would typically be used. That being said the over all result looks nice especially for someone not used to building with wood. Nice job

[@fathertime241]

Thank you for the insight, much appreciated!

[@mschiffel1]

Absolutely beautiful job. It looks great.

[@T12i99iN]

That’s pretty badass. Nice MGM Taco. The best part is , it’s the work you put into it and it looks great IMO.

[@fashionlover4866]

I love watching diy truck toppers!

[@johnbergholm]

fantastic job for winging it. very well thought out.

[@shawn5170]

I’m not a carpenter either but I’m pretty sure mine would look like something the Beverly Hillbillies might travel in! Great job, impressed for sure.

[@Yellow.Dog.]

You people whining about weight bother to listen to the young man when he said the topper was around 300 pounds? Most fiberglass toppers are close to 200. That truck will handle it just fine. Excellent job, Ayrton! Nice looking as well as a great place to spend some time in out in the woods.

[@tomjustice7610]

That's what I was thinking about the weight. I was wondering how the wood frame would hold up from the vibration of driving. This build is perfect for my needs.

[@fathertime241]

Thank you for the support brotha! I show how I lift the camper (by hand and via jacks) in a new video of mine. But I talk about the handling of my truck in my most recent video, cheers!

[@fathertime241]

I mention your concerns in my new video

[@blakelypattison1337]

Outstanding and beautiful build, great job!

[@guyh.4553]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! For a non-carpenter, you're a pretty good one! The ONLY THING that I would recommend is to add some drainage holes on top so H2O doesn't pool up & damage the wood. Great job

[@fathertime241]

Thank you, I had done this but forgot to mention it, however it’s shown in my new video. Cheers!

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Fabulous truck topper man! Great water proofing, wood working and hardware choices! Y’all are Very talented

[@themakersapprentice6041]

Looks so cozy. I love that strained shiplap

[@Hitech82]

Fantastic work. Any one would be proud to claim that job. Good work. Don't let anyone sell your skills short.

[@MrFg1980]

I've been looking for some kind of camper or extended cap to put on a half ton p/u. I've been thinking about building something but this is really the only vid I've seen of someone doing it, you've given me some food for thought, thanks for posting. I'm leaning heavier to the build something.

[@johnepperson8867]

You did excellent & very professional on that build, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! Hard to find quality home-made topper video like yours, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HayabusaOrlando]

Love the background music. THE DOORS!!!!

[@larryaustin6977]

A good simple design. Thanks for doing that. I am just starting to investigate the possibilities of building my own topper. Excellent job!

[@fathertime241]

Best of luck sir! Possibilities are dependent on your desires

[@OutOfZion321]

That is beautiful! Good job!!!!!

[@davidcarranza6626]

Good job. Im a carpenter bye trade. You inspired me to do one myself for my truck. I love the burn interior. Great job again.

[@fathertime241]

Thank you, I accomplished what I set out to do then! Best of luck!

[@lynnrabe4428]

This is my favourite camper shell build! I’ve been getting ideas to build my own and found your video-perfect!!

[@oletimer5853]

Wow !!!! That’s beautiful!!

[@stevelauda5435]

Well i am a carpenter and i think you did a great job and im proud of you.

[@fathertime241]

Thank you, means a lot from someone in your trade.

[@tentcamper]

Very nice build! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@ThePhool1]

I have a 02 3/4 ton Dodge diesel long bed and I really want to do something like this. Right now I have a extra tall fiberglass canopy but it is made for the 1st gen bed which is a bit different sized than mine. Seal leaks between canopy and truck and I just can't get it to stop no matter the material or how tight my clamps. Next summer I build one similar to yours. Looks great.

[@upriver7047]

Saw a video where someone used a garage door bottom seal between the cap and rails. Seemed like reasonable solution to me.

[@robertpersall98]

That is one of the prettiest shells I've ever seen!

[@laz0rama]

that is a beautiful topper! well done.

[@edsmith8831]

You did a great job on the camper and the video! Really great!!!

[@bquade70]

Came out really nice looking on the outside... 👍👍

[@felixmarroquin283]

Looks amazing!!!! Good job!

[@andyanderson6958]

I think you did a great job! Especially given that this is your 1st camper build.

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Great job the camper shell looks awesome great video 👍😎🙏

[@thomasrobinson4634]

Awesome build! A small security thing to think about is your hinges at the top of the door could be unscrewed quickly.

[@margaretsmith9553]

Only one word to describe fantastic well done 😊

[@slgarra3985]

BADASS! Nice Job ~ Very unique!

[@jdee150]

Looks great. Can't wait to see what you do on the inside.

[@fathertime241]

New video is up

[@nomorebsforme]

That is beautiful, well thought out and still very lightweight...if it ever gets leaky from expansion mebbe you could fiberglass it over...

[@joespeno51]

Looks great...you did a nice job !

[@dinebonte4014]

Really Awesome! I hope I am able to build this!

[@raymaroney8355]

Awesome build love how it looks on your Tacoma

[@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185]

I love it looks great I would put that on my Tacoma. Cool camper. Great job 👏

[@450rhino1]

HEY. Great job. Thanks for sharing your idea.

[@TM-bd7nf]

That was awesome. Very helpful.

[@scottrose5922]

This is so kool, great job!

[@thewanderingwelder2804]

Dude this thing is rad!!!!

[@deanb6163]

It looks really nice!

[@ronachadwick7908]

Looks fab. Well done.

[@rudyschwab7709]

I have found that not heeding my father's advice has always led to a significant part of my learning as well, ha-ha!

[@tombrownrigg8794]

Nice work. It looks great. Yes you are a Carpenter 👍

[@Lanedar68]

That’s awesome!!

[@rickjones6736]

Looks good to me! Good job!

[@codymcknight1611]

Very nice job and seeing the room inside makes me wish I hadn't baught a fiberglass shell for my Colorado this is really cool bud!

[@fathertime241]

Never too late to start your own build and sell the glass once it’s complete

[@emilflognoid1532]

It’s beautiful bro! I’d recommend to anyone when doing exterior trim, try to always make the TOP horizontal pieces run the full length with the vertical pieces capped off by the top trim, than run the sides all the way down with the bottom trim framed in by the sides... this is for water drainage

[@fathertime241]

Thank you for the insight

[@chrisscanlon3890]

Thank you homie I’m building a custom truck bed camper top right now myself and that is something I had no idea about

[@glenhardy4770]

Your build looks awesome! I want to do something very similar on my 1961 Chevrolet Apache’s bed. Thank You for sharing your video!

[@wendynewnieves8859]

Thank you so much for this video. It will help me greatly with my first build. ❤

[@dondouglas1321]

Great job. Excellent.

[@coreymills1520]

Very very creative I love it that's beautiful I wonder if you could do the same thing with metal materials the same way that would be a hell of a video I love it keep up the good work

[@juliekooiker3408]

This looks great!

[@redmunchkin]

Looks awesome!

[@d.scotklute9489]

Very well done for "not" being a carpenter. I am ...we'll used to be ...old age haha, and I am using many parts of your design. Very well done! Looks incredible!

[@paulwall0776]

Really like the build. Going to do something similar in a smaller scale. Length and height. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful!

[@normedwards5305]

Nice job!

[@kermitefrog64]

I like it and it is functional and looks great.

[@burbschannel4541]

Very cool idea and nice work!

[@jasondundom1390]

Good job ! I liked the burned look on the inside before it was finished ,wonder how that would have look throughout :)

[@TrooBlud34]

Really a beautiful job👍

[@MrJackchap]

Great job,fantastic

[@roncoleman6693]

Great job buddy!! Never let negitive comments stop you from doing what you do. Most people don't have the drive to create just criticize. Kuddos buddy!!😎👍

[@betorenteria7768]

Legit! Good job man. Good song!

[@stevenkatz679]

Looks great , I like it .

[@TM-bd7nf]

You make it look so simple.

[@jeromereyes584]

I dig it. I personally wouldn’t throw it on my truck but I really appreciate the creativity! Great job!

[@JohnMFlores]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@gpan62]

Good job. I'm sure it will work fine.

[@imaginenation3280]

Nice job ... I just finished mine in my Ram ..

[@5-7-0flanny3]

Looks awesome.

[@VRMN8R]

Very creative. Nice job

[@craiglist308]

sweet build! can see the time and effort put it...

[@jessewiggins7608]

Cool!! Nice first build.. good job dude

[@dannyzwonitzer1830]

Awesome build man!

[@madbrad7274]

Looks Cool Unique Nothing wrong with one of a kind!!!!..

[@tomaroni6670]

Did I hear Riders on the Storm by The Doors playing in the background....great song from a great band...oh and btw nice build for "not a carpenter"

[@RetiredTony]

Great job!

[@86zayman]

It's beautiful

[@KcazandZack]

Way cool project, love it!

[@livindalife5356]

Good job, Ayrton!

[@jordandahlin]

Very cool!

[@tuckt6180]

Awesomeness !

[@Kolopsych]

Beautiful work