How I Turned my Toyota Tacoma into a Camper | DIY Uplander

#uplander #tacoma #truckcamping
In this video I discuss how I turned my Toyota Tacoma into a camper and uplander.

[@9009matorres]

I’d recommend not screwing into plywood end grain. I’d also recommend a battery box in case that battery shorts out and BBQs you. Also, pilot holes are your friends.

[@theemeraldfox7779]

Dude's not a Carpenter, but using industrial saws 🤣 great job non the less

[@mikeobryant3367]

Sick! I've always wanted to do this.

[@billrose2083]

I'm getting stuff together to do this now. My Tacoma is a '98 so it's smaller, but good for my short term local camping needs. This video is right on time !! Cool build !!

[@DishesandFishes]

Good luck

[@AppologyApps]

I would love to do that!!! Thanks for the “ tutorial!”

[@joannericci5981]

Awesome build. Thanks for sharing.

[@DishesandFishes]

Of course! Thanks for watching

[@shannond2707]

Thanks for the video-nice and simple :)

[@DishesandFishes]

🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@SeaOfLuv]

THANK YOU! I am in the midst of building mine and your video is exactly what I am looking for! You even added the size of the screw, that’s sooooo important (recently learned 😂). I, myself is not a carpenter! SuperLIKE!

[@DishesandFishes]

Haha awesome.. thanks for watching

[@sarahromano1420]

Great video!

[@wesleynelson4463]

Nice job! You make us think about what we can do. The front compartment where your battery is could drill a hole big enough for a finger, easier to take out! Love the content of your videos!

[@DishesandFishes]

I appreciate that! Thanks for the idea

[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

Rub soap all over the bottom of the drawer and it will slide perfectly 😊👍🏽

[@DishesandFishes]

Smart

[@matthewbower7849]

Great step by step on what to do. I will be looking at doing something like this to my 2021 tacoma

[@DishesandFishes]

Awesome.. would love to see the product

[@jacobfejeran4313]

thank you for the inspiration!

[@DishesandFishes]

Good luck 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@larryparson9609]

Nice thanks for sharing Taco suprise

[@DishesandFishes]

Thanks for watching

[@tractormatt4301]

Very nice man, hope you can still take it out if you have to use your truck for truck stuff.

[@DishesandFishes]

haha... yeah I am still trying to figure out truck stuff... have to unscrew bed platform to take out... 5 screws but still annoying

[@colnando]

Weird, I just finished doing this yesterday ... awesome eh!

[@larryparson9609]

Another Ameri/ Can thanks🎉

[@DishesandFishes]

👊🏼👊🏼

[@Dog_Walk_POV]

I already know my problem is you made this look way to easy!!

[@DishesandFishes]

Haha like I said in the video I’m not a carpenter… if I can do it you can !!

[@pasqualericciardone4768]

First trip real soon!!!!

[@DishesandFishes]

#notacarpenter

[@beastleemain]

Going to attempt this exact build. I’ve never built anything and I don’t really know shit about cars or carpentry or anything.

[@DishesandFishes]

Same … you got this

[@jimsbon4766]

Awesome build. May I ask how tall you are? Are you able to sit up straight on the platform? Thanks in advance!

[@DishesandFishes]

I’m 6’1… no I’m not able to sit straight up haha

[@jimsbon4766]

@@DishesandFishes Got it, thanks for getting back to me!

[@dominickmercado2284]

@@DishesandFishes is it the cab height camper shell or is it the high top camper shell?

[@tromboner9740]

Is there a lot of condensation that forms without having the topper carpeted?

[@DishesandFishes]

Nope

[@tromboner9740]

have u camped in the winter yet? Only reason im asking is cause im on the ropes about buying one I found on marketplace, but the only gripe ive heard about non carpeted head liner is condensation when winter camping@@DishesandFishes

[@BluRibTac]

i wonder how long it runs a 400w heater? im not doing the math but i feel like its less than 3 hours.

[@DishesandFishes]

I ended up changing to a small propane heater

[@kylekiziah7550]

Would the slats be strong enough to hold another person? Say if the wife tagged along? Or do you think it would be to crowded?

[@DishesandFishes]

It is a little tight in the tacoma bed if you are 6’0” tall or over. I think the slats would hold 2 people though.

[@TRUE_GR1T]

use 3/4 plywood for the top layer if you are worried about it. I copied a buinch of this build and used 3/4 plywood for the top by 1/2" for everywhere else.

[@mango4064]

Any rain water entering inside your truck bed?

[@DishesandFishes]

Nope. Just when I forget to close the windows 😂

[@user-ix4xn7mr2u]

how do you keep dust and road grime from getting in there?

[@DishesandFishes]

It’s got windows and a locking latch… keeps everything out.. if some stuff gets in there though it’s all part of the adventure! Haha

[@S_Bonham]

Is that battery hardwired to the main battery or is it independent?

[@DishesandFishes]

Independent

[@S_Bonham]

Killer set up did something similar forever ago looking to re-do it and add a second battery. Been looking at Kickass batteries solution but it’s costly. You just swap it out when it dies or how do you charge it?

[@DishesandFishes]

@@S_Bonham honestly I charged the battery in April… I took it on a few trips and used that light and my usb chargers all the way through June. I charged it when I went on vacation in July, then in September … like 3 charges all year and it never died

[@DishesandFishes]

@@S_Bonham sorry, I have the light on tiktok and how I wired it up. But the things used so little power it lasted all year

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

does your cap leak where it meets the truck bed?

[@DishesandFishes]

No

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

@@DishesandFishes thanks what kind of seal did you use

[@bradpeterson6193]

What is the brand of you battery charger?

[@DishesandFishes]

I can’t even find mine on Amazon anymore.. this one would work.. I use the little round connectors MOTOPOWER MP00205A 12V 800mA Automatic Battery Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, and Battery Desulfator a.co/d/gzP0FIr

[@doalex2085]

Wax the bottom of the drawer, and see if you notice a difference when sliding it back and forth! I’m not a carpenter ether!

[@DishesandFishes]

I love this idea..

[@denisestarr2314]

How wid is the bed?

[@DishesandFishes]

I think it was 58 or 60”.. thought I said in the video but I guess I didn’t

[@allandocater6296]

I did it with the Woodglut plans.

[@DishesandFishes]

Awesome

[@nelsont8099]

😂😂 I’m about to rip this whole design off

[@DishesandFishes]

Please do!

[@offroadwithtoad1986]

How tall are you?

[@DishesandFishes]

6’1”