I Have A Big Leak - Truck Camping In The Rain

[@Orangeshebert]

I love that you can say, “I’m kinda bummed about this,” instead of being all angry.

[@oocombz]

I'll be honest with you I've only been a subscriber now for about a couple months but dude just how positive you are and every single situation is just so dope. Love your content and keep it up!

[@largemarge1603]

2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. . To seat our windows, I used Vulcum 116. Twenty-four months twenty-four thousand miles around South America. Alaska, Panama, all over north and central America multiple times. Summers up rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes. Winters on isolated Baja beaches. . Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard, our Vulcum 116 remains soft and pliable.

[@claytonmetz3116]

Reseal your windows , use putty tape . Tie a short string to limit how far the tailgate window opens , so it doesn’t run in . Put a strap on tailgate so you can pull it closed without putting your back out .

[@RR-tu2nb]

Stop by a car wash and use vaccume to draw out as much water as possible. You can also use it on the weep holes.

[@ronaldsanders1774]

You should keep a 8 ×10 tarp with you that you could stake out over the truck there by releaving the rain over the window.

[@joesweeney5197]

👌

[@ronaldsanders1774]

@@joesweeney5197 You do realize that I meant for the night until he could get it resealed the next day !!

[@michaelray9214]

Use one of your plastic drawers to catch the water.

[@ritawilson8762]

So sorry about the leak. Always enjoy the videos. Camping in the rain is awesome, but not with leaks in your camper. Love your, "It is what it is" attitude.

[@steveallen5264]

This is the reality of shell living. Thanks brother this is what needs to be seen.

[@derekvanbuskirk2269]

I echo the calls for a tarp. They don’t take up a ton of space and would definitely be clutch if this happens again.

[@TribalKing306]

You mean it slaps... boomer 🙊

[@StreetShots79]

I think tarps are too much to worry about for this kind of camping. I know I rarely bother.

[@jerrytaggart7615]

He carrys one already too lol

[@derekvanbuskirk2269]

@@jerrytaggart7615 then I’ll just chalk this up to drama much like the dead battery video. Has battery issue and put it on the charger. Gets truck started and drives to Walmart to spend $$$ on a jump box but doesn’t go to a parts store to get free battery check and spend equal or less money on a new battery and still ends up buying a new battery. It’s not that I don’t find most of these videos entertaining but come on, this could have been half as long and I would’ve “liked” it if he had broken out said tarp and kept it moving. Fashioning a wick out of a paper towel and using a coffee cup for a bucket when one has a tarp almost makes as much sense as not loading all the “necessary” gear into the bed of his truck at his house.

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

I noticed that you took a bottle of cold water out of your cooler to boil for your dinner. You could always keep a couple bottles out so they aren't cold and it will boil even faster! I keep a 6pack of water bottles out just for making coffee.

[@elusivelectron]

Carpet cleaners are good for pulling up water. After that, you can put a dehumidifier in the truck.

[@gregmueller2214]

Yep we all carry a small tarp 5x7 or 4x8.. very useful in a variety of applications 😎👍

[@stellamaggard3669]

You will probably get it figured out soon❤️ it nice you show your problem's. So many KZbinrs. Just want to show positive things all the time.

[@jamessanson9166]

Run a bead of silicone around the outside of the window, my truck topper had the same leak and the silicone fixed it

[@jbussey5301]

Flex-Seal spray around the edge of the outside of the window where the window meets the truck cap. Simple cheap fix if your truck cap isn't still under warranty. Also put two containers of Damp-Rid to get rid of every ounce of water in the bed-rug and prevent mold. Otherwise man keep making these awesome videos. Love the ones you do in the rain and severe thunderstorms. Inspires me more and more to invest in a truck cap for my diesel and camping treks like these with a similar setup. Props, respects and peace man.

[@angielundboater]

Not sure if anyone said this before, but a possible quick fix is tightening up the screws around the windows, especially since you've put a lot of miles on it. I just resealed my windows last year when I bought from a dry area, and brought to a wet environment. All the seals were dried out. Also, always have a tarp and bungees on hand for emergencies. 👍🏻

[@gilg2560]

Check the weep holes, they might clogged.

[@jerryhack5192]

Watch out for the mold. Sure to follow.

[@CrazyQuady]

I got it all dried out for now 👍

[@MrLeeHuffman]

Man, your videos are just so relaxing even when things are not going right hopefully you figure out the leak maybe try a silicone once you find it you'll figure it out. Keep it up broham

[@vuho2075]

Ain't nothing wrong with heading back home. Your fans will still be here...

[@Kaitlin24247]

When i was driving from california up to washington.It rained.I had probably 4 spots of leakage in my camper.Could not even sleep sleeping bags were wet.I was having a mental breakdown at that point.Not including the humidity.Even with A.C was to hot so you are lucky😅 Quady I would stop it as best you can or it will lead to other places lol

[@grogprotocol1231]

Slide that side window fully open, then inspect lower track for debris. .. perhaps apply something to soften rubber around all windows.

[@gman102formyspace]

I have flex seal tape for emergencies like this. They make it in white too but you can go around to the outside of the window and hit the parameter and you'd be dry for the night till it stops raining and you can figure out why

[@rebel6756]

I like the way you have incorporated watching movies into your videos. Nice touch. Hope you get your leak figured out. Thanks for the smiles, Quady👍

[@prestonfrady9259]

Could you have covered it with a tarp or awning temporary

[@jeanettefoster4051]

It's real life! Things happen, been there many times. Always enjoy your videos, you make me laugh.....

[@glentucker5819]

I’m feeling for you I had 2 1/2 gallons dump in the middle of my bed at my house at 4am . I’m getting a new roof Monday. Hopefully you’ll get it fixed soon. Just remember when things go wrong it makes that trip more memorable, lol your pet mouse could drink up all your water. I’m thinking of upgrading my rocket stove to a jet boil

[@TheMdiesel88]

Shop vac it in the morning with the filter out and you will be good to go for tomorrow night. Should air dry pretty quickly after that with the windows open.

[@loucampin7188]

Real camping right there, stuff happens and just have to deal with it, and not let it kill your joy.

[@JustSomeMFkids92]

22:59 "soak up a little bit of them juices" 😂

[@mattkueffner5499]

One trick that can work sometimes to find source of a leak is to use aerosol powder, like athletes foot spray. Spray it around the area, it’ll stick and you can see the trail where leak originates

[@kimperkins8162]

I never in my life saw a camper top that didn't leak..campin is hard sometimes...gotta take the good with the bad..been in this exact situation sooo many times..and even my van leaks..but I like the way u just laugh thru it all

[@ericgorder1]

I know how you feel, you came here on high expectations and ready to seek some peace in the rain and 2 drips from the window can be so annoying, it's such a little thing but it sure can put a damper on the mood. Maybe when you have time take camper off pickup and check all seals and reseal it? Then it will make next time much more enjoyable especially when it's raining! Keep up the good work. This makes me want to camp more!

[@robertahrens9481]

Get a can of foaming glass cleaner spray it around the seals on the outside of the window and blow air from a compressor on the inside around the outer frame and glass and have somebody watch it on the outside you will find your leak quick and easy if necessary do it two or three times

[@greghawn4384]

Good job continuing to enjoy the moment.

[@paultennis9569]

I keep a dollar store tarp in my gear not sure if that would have helped. I love those twist off Coors can

[@carlmizell5930]

Walmart has canned air for keypads and laptops that will clean out the weep holes around the windows, rv's have windows that have the same weep holes.

[@rogerrichardson2223]

Hey buddy it could be worse like on your sleeping platform …you’ll get it fixed love the videos 👍

[@tarahimebaugh3515]

I love Nebraska ❤ all four seasons in one day. Hello from G.I. I'd suggest a dehumidifier that's what we did with our camper after we had a leak.

[@faapilot]

I hate water leaks. Good luck on finding out where the issue is and fixing it. 👍

[@davidhorne2326]

Now you have running water! So it’s not all bad.

[@nikkicooper4679]

I hope you are able to fix the leak, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@frankimperiale4470]

Use an old tent camping trick, Baby disposable diapers! They hold lots of water.

[@jeanne4771]

Get two coffee cups, one for leaks and the other for coffee, lol What a bummer, yep carry a big tarp to throw over the top.. Hope you get it all water tight.

[@phaysyk]

I understand it's raining and you want to feel cozy, but that darn leak is a nuisance, hopefully you find the leak.

[@kimberlyb5512]

8:13-8:26 😂😂 poor thing! I’m sure it was frustrating to have the leak and even more so bc there wasn’t a solid fix. You did very well controlling your emotions and just dealing with it. Love your vids! Just watched the one about your surgery. So sorry you had to suffer thru that. You’re a tough dude! Props to your wife for taking good care of you 🙌😀

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

I have an 08 Jeep Liberty with the sky roof, which is a soft top that covers about 90% of my roof. The slider broke last spring and everything has been fine with it closed since. We'll I just noticed that the cargo area in the back of my Jeep is all wet. I may be filling it with clear silicone and self tap screwing it shut for good. It's a shame but since they stopped making the Liberty in 2012, you just can't find parts to repair the issue.

[@nithinbutathang]

maybe leaking where the 2 glass panels meet, there should be a seal where one glass slides against the other?

[@Meh...171]

I'm at home laughing to myself. You're a chill guy, and not a lot seems to upset you. That leak low key stressed you out. You kept saying it is what it is and were cool but that leak was bugging you. I relate to this lmao!!! I can't fix the problem now so relax but also I can't fix the problem now so there's no relaxing!!!

[@QUEENDAGGER]

That’s gonna mold. Don’t let that stand for long. ❤️

[@afterhoursfab842]

Keep a role of bugal wax tape it comes in handy for surprise leaks or drafts

[@bumblingfool]

Amazing how water travels sometimes. Hope you figure it out!

[@garywarrington2794]

One of my all time favorite movies. I just got a topper for my 2015 Silverado. Love your videos.

[@CrazyQuady]

Happy camping!

[@ally3harkins]

A fan would dry it up better than a space heater and a humidifier to get the moisture out

[@letaloudone]

I'm guessing the window seal. When its dry another day sit inside while somebody pours cups of water on that side around the window until you see it come in.

[@Regina0964]

To bad you couldn't put like a small gutter like thing you can attach to the outside of the window, so when it does rain it will fill in that and run out one side or the other, I've seen it done before, so sorry for mishap... look at it this way, the rain will go away and snow will replace it...good luck on the leak Mike..

[@letaloudone]

Use a shop vac and a fan to dry out that carpet buddy. I'm thinking you have something stopped up why that much water is coming in. You are so chill. Lol

[@Lenny_Chan64]

Yep, that's why I'm leaning towards one of the slide-ins from four-wheel-campers. They're made for the offroad and overlanding ventures. Kind of pricy but well worth the money if you do this so often. You're doing awesome by the way. For many, you are their outlet during times they can't go truck camping. As you know I'm stationed in Germany but looking at returning stateside end of March, ordering my new truck and be out doing what you do by my birthday in June. LOL Keep at it my man, and thanks for all you do.

[@dinh5532]

Aww hugs to you, that must be so annoying but keep smiling. I enjoy your videos!

[@outabeat]

I have similar leaks at my vacation house that has windows from 1950. I used a few cans of clear flex seal and then dropped a couple tubes of clear caulking that helped. They still leak though.

[@paulmadkow9143]

I could see you in a little cab over truck camper down the road.

[@CrazyQuady]

Maybe one of these days!

[@mustang1191]

A water leak and a electric heater, what could go wrong!! Lol 😂.

[@Thumper7818]

Cut the top off of beer can And use that as a catch container. Although i. sure it's too late now Lol

[@darrellbaisley3917]

You could have used that awning about now...lol Great videos brother.

[@harolynallison6889]

Oh I am sorry to hear about the leak you just had one not long ago I hope you get it fixed soon bad weather camping is fun but not with this stay safe and hang in there my friend 😊

[@MuvoTX]

Great vid CQ... hope you get that leak fixed soon. I think every camp/outdoors enthusiast has had to bale out a leaky shelter before... totally sucks, but thats just how it goes sometimes.

[@robertahrens9481]

Current in Florida! come spring I'll be back up in Nebraska.stop by and have a beer? I got to get back to Eagle Speedway I really miss Saturday night's there🏁🏁

[@ally3harkins]

The leak could be coming from the window with the leafs are at it could be not letting the widow to close all the way

[@roberttozser1975]

Good luck with the leak ! My Leer topper is only 4 months old and I've had to fix 2 leaks already.. can't believe I dropped $4k on the pos 👌👍✌

[@CrazyQuady]

I got a good 5 years before a single leak

[@mjball44verzal57]

I love how you go to that park of yours. My favorite hat is your 🇺🇸 flag in the shape of Nebraska. The nickname I give NE is Nebraski lol that’s Nebraska wiskey lol.I also love the dry days when you have the fires. Really peaceful show I love to watch it.

[@MrAussiedarren]

You may need to clean out your bottom window sliders mate, they are filling up and coming back inside....just an idea CQ. Keep on trucking bro 👍

[@808s14]

Dude check your window seams. Caulk it. Seal where needed? Check topper rubber seal. Aloha!

[@davidkost418]

You need to hoist the truck into a swimming pool and dunk it and see where the bubbles are coming out from. Shazam you find your leak! Works on tires -🤪🤪🤪🙏🏻

[@steveallen5264]

A 10x10 emergency tarp with bungee cords would be good cargo.

[@18wheeldieselmobile]

Mine does the same thing, in couple of places, I think my windows need new gaskets

[@RearEngineShop]

Sucks it’s leaking but at least you have an idea of where it’s coming from. I’m sure you’ll have it fixed up in no time. So much for the rain being relaxing. 🤣

[@sportstyler50]

Love your vlogs man. Hopefully you get the leak fixed soon!

[@RicardoSymbai]

You’re doing good bro keep it up I swear your videos get better & better & be safe!

[@CrazyQuady]

🙌

[@worklessenjoylifemore]

Hey 👋 I’m watching the video now but I have always kind of wondered something but never mentioned it and this time I’m now really curious lol….why do you always put ur cooler in the cab? Because you always end up having to carry it around back especially now with the rain 🌧 ?? Why not just leave it in the back?

[@rowdybroomstick1216]

If you've never had the topper off and changed the tape/foam that goes in between the topper and the top of the truck bed

[@masonstruckadventure9368]

Bro I had the same issue with mine, I have the same truck. I used silicone all around the weather stripping and flex seal it helped alot but still leaked, just alot less. To find out the fiberglass bows cuases water to seap through so I added some 3" Clamps all around, I'm hoping that does it. Fiber glass camper shells do bow if there isn't enough clamps to seal to the bed of the truck. Anyways I totally can relate. Dope content. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonbruno1779]

Just out of curiosity, is your rollout canopy on that side , if so that might have slowed down the leak a bit 🤷

[@joesoutdoorplaces]

You were lucky it did not leak on the side with you bed. I hope you get it fixed.

[@hivlady4527]

Hi Mike. Hope you got the leak fix? Great video, sounds etc. Don't worry too much about the leak, it can be fixed. Take care, God bless. Have you seen the NEW Jonny knokville film?

[@milonetzler3209]

time for a new shell Quady!

[@johnnyr19026]

Nahhh Hes good with what hes got.

[@mikem1601]

Dam bro that effing sux. I know you had fixed a leak in it not long ago. Reminds me when the moon roof started leaking on a vehicle I once had I siliconed and siliconed the dam thing and it just kept making it worse LOL. Freaking mold city.

[@Lee-fh2wj]

Sounds like the sealer on the window is gone, thanks for the video enjoyed it x

[@sebastianwhpx298]

Love these videos, i think alot of us would be there till the end to finish the movies with ya 😂😂😂

[@brendablystone9615]

Hi 👋awesome 👀another video sorry its 🌧 in your 🛻 its been raining in my town oklahome 😞 be safe

[@James-sir]

It’s an excuse to upgrade it’s probably a tax write off since it’s for your job but idk

[@thelonesomefisherman7425]

Please let us know how you fixed the leak. Thanks I meant to comment on your last video camping next to I-80, maybe install a dimmer switch on the truck bed lights if your worried people can tell you back there because of the light shines outside the curtains. Just a thought.

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

This is where some ducktape stuck on the outside of the window would have saved You !! Probably a piece of window molding or Gasket shrunk, or debris caught between it and the glass allowing it to leak. Anyway, good video as usual👍 thank You Brother

[@scotthallseviltwin]

Flex Seal to the Rescue 😉😁

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Dude your videos are so relaxing …

[@terrell48]

If you had a trash bag you could go outside and cover the window somehow to divert he water to keep it out

[@mr.goatman4024]

You should get a electric hotplate when you have electricity. Save your cooking fuel when you don't have electricity available

[@Kazukio77]

Leaky windows suck. But look at the bright side, at least it was the passenger side... If it was the driver side your bed would be soaked! Its probably either your drain track needs to be cleaned or the window needs to be resealed.

[@julieharris1872]

still a bloody good video. well done.

[@joshuab8032]

I love your videos and this one made me have the same problem tonight. I was leaking everywhere! I hope you got a laugh at this. Take care bud and Gl