How to Build an Amazing WALL TENT Platform

#walltent #camping #offgrid
How to Build a WALL TENT Platform. Last year we setup our wall tent in the freezing cold snow of Wisconsin. That video has over 200,000 views! • THE BEST TENT IN THE W... .
While the wall tent stayed nice and toasty with the wood stove, the frozen ground was not very fun to walk and live on. So we decided to build a platform for our wall tent, up high, off of the ground and hidden deep in the woods. We cannot believe how this turned out.. Enjoy the show as we build a permanent and hidden platform for our wall tent.
As part of this project we used Toja Grid for the timber frame joinery- learn more here- tojagrid.com/. Our wall tent (which we love) is from www.walltentshop.com/.
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[@GladysJeannette]

Love hownyour girls took part In this. Those girls will have amazing memories to share with their own kids ❤

[@Homesteadhow]

Thank you..it's also the reason I've stuck with youtube for 8 years..these memories are invaluable and God willing, some day, I'll be an old man looking back watching these with a big smile

[@lindamartinez8557]

The SECRET PLACE looks wonderful! Lots of great memories for your family!

[@bradprice9268]

❤need more Dad's like you in this world great job

[@frankdawe5156]

Now that is a darn nice platform for your tent! Looks very solid. Congratulations on the new adventures with your girls!

[@mattmclean4478]

Incredible. I enjoyed every minute of it, and took away some pretty good tips for my own project! Thank you!

[@canadianpaddler4482]

impressive setup..And it's always good to get the kids involved. .. Sooner or later they will see.

[@grannyphoenix6520]

First time viewer here. I have to say, impressive. Somewhere around the first showing of "ladder-laughter", I recognized your plans. I see the tiny details. They appear throughout the video. Wasn't it great to have the young people there, helping with placing the "tent-pole Bases". The beautiful layout inside was the "bomb". It just screamed, "This guy really knows his craft". I couldn't believe my little ole eyes, when she did her, "Vanna White" arm-sweep" in the middle of the "Conversation Space". Your opting for a centrally, located "seating" area, opens up the entire rest of the space, between it and the front-door. That works do well as the "Family-Area". Everyone hang out there. Finally, the straight-up aerial-view, said it all. You Sir, are no amateur! 👀

[@NelsonClick]

Wow! Dude that's amazing. ToJo Grid, huh? Great idea. That seems like the way to go. Like the height too. Snow can't get in.

[@donkruz38]

Props, for setting up your videos in consecutive order, for taking the time to actually do it right. I am referring to your playlist videos. Thank you.

[@supertug2005]

iF ONLY I COULD FIND MATERIALS THAT REASONABLE! WOW! GOOD JOB!

[@KN-ms4xk]

Awesome! Love it!!!

[@tburda823]

That drone footage, what a beautiful piece of property you have. Nice build.

[@tylerosborne3980]

I have a Construx set that belonged to my dad. One of my favorite toys as a kid.

[@hermangerrits8938]

What a wonderful place you have there. Congratulations. Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@allensmith3803]

All you need is some outdoor carpet and that's a perfect setup good job

[@harrydrury4734]

to cool ! you are a good dad , and have a good supporting cast ! I envy you sir .

[@Homesteadhow]

Thank you for the nice comment 👍

[@squirrellyacres]

That a very nice build.

[@sambogaddis2076]

I just ran across your channel today I think it is awesome a family working together to get things done will have to catch up on your channel can't wait for your next video

[@faithinverity8523]

I love Construx. I had a ton of them.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Thank you for this.

[@dewaynemartin6437]

Did anyone else think she said, "In today's episode of Homestead Hell....."? 😱

[@shannonblack5828]

neato.. thanks for the info...

[@bigmike5402]

Real nice !

[@Homesteadhow]

Thanks

[@sammyso4940]

Awesome family. Love the rpg music

[@rocknazca56]

beautiful.....

[@chirogirl67550]

Superb! We’re going to do that now.

[@Homesteadhow]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@janesmith9024]

Well done and really nice for the daughters to be involved and a part of it. teenage girls can be some of the most difficult creatures on the planet (I have had two of them)..... but they do appreciate everything even if at the time they do not always seem to and will always remember all this.

[@omselection438]

Its more like herding squirrels. Nastier bite and claws. Plus happy to destroy as much wood as you can for no apparent reason. Teen life!

[@mathdread]

"You're asking me? Yes, you're the only one here." :)))))))))))))))))

[@CLacy]

You might want to check out that rock again. Watch mud fossil University. Roger will explain what I’m writing. Loved this by the way!

[@theplantbasedsaffer6235]

herding cats (snort lol), tks for the info.

[@toddrichardson3920]

Fantastic Job and entertaining.! I liked your dogs and the pillow incident and your toys on your great property. I just purchased a 14 x 16 tent. Do you sell plans that I could modify as I would find that really helpful. We live in Maine so I appreciated your winter video. Best Regards

[@BigTimberLodge]

Just bought a 16x14 Davis Tent with my business partner. Now we just need to get some land to build one of these structures.

[@Homesteadhow]

Congrats!

[@andrewsarles3520]

I remember Contrux didn't catch on long!

[@xxkasperxx]

Seems to me that platform is missing a 3rd row of posts?! Nice job nonetheless

[@nmelkhunter1]

I’d comment on the video, but since it’s based on a secret place I’m not sure what to say...In all seriousness, I really like the platform for your wall tent.

[@stoutkm]

Great job! I like the cover on the deck. It will help protect the canvas roof and help the canvas last a long time. Great snap shots at the end. Shoot, I'll come over just for the lunch!

[@ricardofranco9946]

Good video. Next time the camera must be stationary. Thanks

[@timothygodfrey4950]

In the middle of the night whilst y'all are asleep this platform is going to tip over...

[@mcal9320]

Ah yes, so much property you havent explored it all. Lifestyles of the rich and famous, enjoy!

[@Homesteadhow]

Rich and famous? Not quite. We frugally saved our money pinching pennies for 20 years and then bought a 20 acre disheveled property which was for sale for 3 years and a complete junk pile nobody wanted. Then we fixed it up to make it livable and have been improving it for five years. Anyone could do the same. We are not rich we are 100% self made, started at minimum wage and no college, anyone could do what we did, I'm pretty dumb- but most people over extend and think they deserve an expensive car, buy a house with granite counters at the peak of their price range they buy the newest iphone and Starbucks everyday, they max out credit cards. We did the opposite of all that. Bought used cars, never, NEVER used credit cards, bought used, saved the difference and our first house was way under our price range and we fixed it up to make money when we sold it. Not rich and famous, I prefer frugal and free.

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Gee, it looks pretty but after a day of climbing mountains deer hunting, the last thing I would want is to have to climb a set of steps. And loading and unloading the tent is going to be difficult if not dangerous. Those steps will be dangerous in ice and snow. And carrying pails of water every day up those steps will get old very fast, not to mention firewood but if you like it, it's your tent. I just feel that you are thinking like a teenage and only a half step ahead in your planning. Wind blowing under your platform is going to make the floor of your tent very cold. On the plus side, if you skirt the platform with plywood or homesote insulation, it might make useful storage. I'm coming in late to this video so I look forward to see how it turned out.

[@smartvillain5628]

Do rodents ever get in if you have it set year round?

[@KATASTROPHE69S]

did you have to build the deck wider to accommodate the tent pole brackets?

[@Homesteadhow]

No, those were within the 10ft width

[@healinggracemobileministry6798]

The company that sells those amazing tarps for overhead??

[@jacobortwine7063]

Cool video ! How is the tent holding up?

[@Homesteadhow]

Great, several years later, in perfect condition and a few years it was up all winter long

[@kellybelanger5836]

Be a good playground for bears to play on

[@johnholiday127]

Considering how much work it takes to build this and how much a good wall tent costs what is the advantage of this instead of converting a shed?

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

I'm looking into tents because of zoning laws....this is cheaper too.

[@JanColdwater]

I love this idea so much because you can easily set up a solar electric fence around it to protect from bear and other wild animals, like a chicken coop for humans! 😆👍

[@arfanahmad2581]

IS THIS USA OR CANADA AND WHICH STATE ?,

[@jaydochaywalker8099]

All that material for 150 dollars? That's less than 11k Indian rupees, and I doubt if I can get half that quantity of material! How?!!!

[@Homesteadhow]

Sorry- to be clear the $150 was for deliver only- the material was about 1200 total USD

[@sandmanbelieves]

Wouldn't happen to have what your total investment was by chance? I know varies, or list of materials? Will be doing something similar, great job!

[@cherylkitchen]

Loved the content, and I'll watch more, but I am a "motion sickness" person. The quick cut camera movements I can not even look at. I skipped over it. It's your style and I respect that, but maybe feedback you can appreciate.

[@sheliacole3301]

What are those 4x4 metal joints called? Where can they be purchased?

[@Homesteadhow]

They are called TojaGrid, please google it to buy online

[@sheliacole3301]

@@Homesteadhow thank you!

[@sheliacole3301]

@AirborneMike K they have a full kit of 8 pieces at home depot for $500

[@sheliacole3301]

@AirborneMike K I'm just telling you what I was quoted at my local home depot. What you are being charged near you is obviously outrageous.

[@thomascorbett2936]

Why not put the tent on the ground or just build a little cabin for all that work, maybe I just don't get it.

[@mattinchley8561]

AGREE

[@Homesteadhow]

It was a fun project, when not using the tent we have a cool deck we use for picnics and star gazing. In winter it's nice to not be on a frozen ground

[@thomascorbett2936]

@@Homesteadhow ok I'm sorry for being a jerk.

[@dodgesuperbee1]

what state do u live in to have Rattlenakes

[@dtm6215]

Those same materials post Covid are over $2000.00

[@matthewallred72]

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[@danzilla3223]

You should insulate the floor and put a roof over the top

[@waynesorensen7071]

LOL $150 for all that lumber? up here in Canada where we make alot of wood, that lot would cost about $3,500..... have pity on us!

[@brucejgallettajr1014]

Nice but it’s not to hidden away out of site it’s supposed to be a hide away

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

Within the first few seconds of the video, you can see it is in a tree farm, so definitely not "hidden"... It's kind of a stretch to call "situated in a tree farm" as "secret hideaway in a forest"...

[@captainmeowzers]

150 dollars of wood 2 Years ago is worth 2000 bucks today.

[@dancowles2699]

$150 for lumber, now $700 for the same order. Maybe more

[@Homesteadhow]

True!

[@thomascorbett2936]

Looks like a lot of work. Lol

[@christiribbons6394]

She should be wearing safety glasses when sanding. Also flip flops no bueno

[@elizabethmosca1172]

Please get a tripod and too much movement, can't watch.

[@Dexter7723]

I didn't like the camera work at all, made me really dizzy, to much moving around.

[@Homesteadhow]

Sorry. Was wearing a go pro. Kind of hard to build this huge structure while simultaneously filming it all myself. I don't have a film crew :)

[@shawnbisignano4940]

10 add commercials in first 15 min of showing, not interested in watching

[@Homesteadhow]

Sorry thats KZbin doing that and the ads are how we make money

[@emelen123jamesula2]

If you edit to republish, focus on the deck. Not interested in what your dog does or your riding toys. Well, should a fire break out 1 ft away or 10 miles away, you may have started it. Did you know a fire can burn underground? You did not make a fire pit properly, maybe you should research how to make a fire pit.

[@hortytims]

He screams like a little girl

[@mattinchley8561]

LITTLE POTTY FACE WAS ANNOYING

[@harrykirk7415]

boring and uninformative

[@Homesteadhow]

Ohh just watch something else then, it's that easy