This is arguably what's best about KZbin... you get to see folks do some truly incredible and creative stuff. I freak'n love this build. So cool.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked the build and videos. Thanks for watching and the great comment, it is appreciated. Stay safe out there. TbT
@KC-7mm9 ай бұрын
I was thinking the exact same thing. I love to see people build cool shit. I’ve learned so much over the years.
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
Thanks ! Much appreciated. 🍻
@nicnac903610 ай бұрын
Hands down one of the best design with hard side pop up. Thanks for sharing and giving me the motivation to build my own. Your fabric stabilizer is a simple and great solution. I'm going to expand that idea by putting rollers on the corners of the front and rear folding panels. The rollers will slide on the tracks attached to the roof panel. This will provide stability to the system with only up and down motion and no side to side motion. To collapse, fold the two side panels down first then pull the front and rear panel down. As the front or rear panel goes down, the rollers riding in the tracks will pull the roof down with it. Attach straps to the middle edge of front and rear panels so you can fold the camper top completely by one person from inside camper without the use of the fabric stabilizers.
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I thought of trying that idea and may retrofit mine like that someday, it would be a cool upgrade. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching and commenting. Tbt
@user-fz2ul7wl2d10 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I want. Extremely good for highway driving.
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Yeah not too bad. Upgraded the leafs, tires and bump stops to help carry the load. Shocks were already upgraded. Lost about 3 mpg, but that’s not too bad.
@colinferland881110 ай бұрын
I've watched this entire series a few times and I'm definitely going to start building one in April when the snow here in New Hampshire finally melts. I have a 1997 Ford Ranger, 2.3L 5 speed 2wd. I have been looking around at truck campers and they all basically weigh too much for it. Your build series has given me the hope and confidence that I can do something similar for my truck and keep the weight down and still be able to tow my light weight boat. New Hampshire has a small population, but there's a lot of beautiful land and lakes to explore and as a public school teacher I'd love to spend my summers doing just that. Thanks for being a huge help and inspiration!
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with your build. Just an fyi I upgraded my leaf springs, bump stops and have e load tires to help carry the weight of my camper. You could save some weight by doing a Project M 4WheelCamper style or make the pop up a wedge. Just my 2 cents…good luck. I’ve never been up that way, I’m sure it’s awesome out there. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@J-GIB16 күн бұрын
I winked be so happy to live in it full time
@TravelingbyTacoma15 күн бұрын
👍🏼
@UnchallengedGaming3 ай бұрын
Really awesome idea - I have this exact concept for a foamy squaredrop camper. I plan to have it pop up, to add up to ~6ft of room to stand in when deployed to sleep 4 etc.
@TravelingbyTacoma3 ай бұрын
Thanks. That’s cool, I think that would be a fun build too. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼
@user-fz2ul7wl2d10 ай бұрын
I have to say that if you built this, you should seriously think about taking orders. Awesome job. Wow
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Haha. Thanks.
@bodyzoasispersonaltraining91869 ай бұрын
Hands down the best diy hard side out there
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤙🏼.
@TristenHernandez8 ай бұрын
No chance of building these for others?
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
I just don’t have time, I have a full time carrier too. Labor cost is pretty high as well. Material cost is only about 5k to DIY it. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@TristenHernandez8 ай бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma should you ever decide to sell this one please let us know. I’ve got 40k budget to put my rig together. I would love to build it but don’t really have the time.
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Sounds good. Thanks. Check out Smalltruckcampers on Instagram, he lists used campers on his site…Some good deals out there. ✌🏼
@akeemcalaman202919 күн бұрын
I love diy video like this wish there was more
@TravelingbyTacoma18 күн бұрын
Thanks! ✌🏼
@millerhoo Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite builds I have ever seen. Kudos man for making something so practical yet innovative.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks, much appreciated.
@1620GarageAndFarm10 ай бұрын
I also love how this is a "hard side" build !!
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@davidcoyle8313 Жыл бұрын
Nice, glad you are fighting back at high priced truck camper
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. 🤙🏼
@Jrocc8117 ай бұрын
Yeah 17k-90k for a slide in is insane.
@KC-7mm9 ай бұрын
Awesome work I’m gonna have to go back and watch the build series now
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
Thanks! ✌🏼
@AutoMotivateАй бұрын
The wall idea is so dang smart. Question: Why not extent the part further over the cab? I am thinking about building one of these and I don’t see many extend all that far.
@TravelingbyTacomaАй бұрын
Thanks. Only downside to the design is exposure in rain when setting up, but unless it’s pouring rain sideways it’s not that big of a problem. Cabover -I wanted the side panel of the camper to be one piece for strength to tie it all together. You could do longer over the cab but I would beef up the support for that. If you have 2 adults sleeping on the cantilever that could be close to 350lbs plus depending on your size. Hope that helps. ✌🏼
@AutoMotivateАй бұрын
@ definitely my friend, thank you! For supports, wouldn’t the cabs roof rack mounting points work perfect for the extra support?
@TravelingbyTacomaАй бұрын
I’m no expert, but the bed and the cab really flex in opposite directions when offroad. I don’t think connecting the camper to the cab is a good idea. It would probably end up stressing the camper and making it potentially fail down the road or damage your trucks roof. I’ve only seen one person do it on YT but he’s a DIY’er and not much road time on his rig yet…(non of the major camper brands do it ) but if you had something the connected when using the camper for support but not connected when driving it may work. Good luck.
@jonassart4676 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful series of videos, awesome outcome, managed to binge through all 14 videos in one go. excelent
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed them enough to binge. Thanks again for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. Stay safe out there. TbT.
@bishuktm Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful series of videos, awesome outcome, managed to binge through all 14 videos in one go 😁, true inspiration for many out there who dream of building their own camper.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Awesome, and thanks for the binge lol. Hope you enjoyed it and got some good inspiration and ideas. Thanks for commenting and good luck. TbT
@TOTALLYRELAXED8 ай бұрын
Such a nice built truck camper! If I hadn’t known I would’ve sworn it was a manufactured one! I’m planning on buying a Northstar 850 SC soon to go onto a 2024 GMC 2500 HD 4WD CREWCAB 6.6 LITRE DURAMAX DIESEL AT4. Happy trails and safe travels! ~Jim~ (Houston,Tx)
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Thanks! That’s gonna be a beast of a rig. Sounds like fun. We just got back from Texas (first time for me ) we went to the Hill Country-Boerne, Lukenbach, etc. Beautiful area this time of year. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼
@kennethrogers11298 ай бұрын
I’m trying to see how you lock the roof to the fold up sides once it’s all up.ooohhh, regular door latch, simple and effective
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
The walls kind of lock each other in place with friction when up and then I lock the side walls when vertical with these simple slide locks. I don’t think I showed that process very well in the videos. amzn.to/3THfd9Y. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@tvdenisperes Жыл бұрын
What I like most is the simplicity of the furniture, prioritizing functionality. Perfect! Do you have any idea how much it weighs and when it is ready to go?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. My goal was always to keep it simple and a light as possible, but useful. It weighs about 750# dry. We have been using it for a few months… we did a 2500+ mile road-trip in July to Oregon and a few local camping trips since then as well. Loving it. Can’t wait for the desert to cool down and get out there. Check out my Instagram page for more pics. @travelingbytacoma ✌🏻
@skysteppes Жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the camper and the build videos! I have been following along since the beginning and was so inspired I just completed building my own camper . I used a lot of your build techniques but did not make mine a pop top. Thank you for all the effort you put into putting together these videos!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Glad you enjoyed them and they helped with your build too. Have fun out there. 🤙🏼 TbT
@joetaylor1459 Жыл бұрын
You've done an amazing job, I've watched most of the build and you've given me inspiration to try something along the same lines..🇦🇺
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Cool. Thanks 🤙🏼 much appreciated. Good luck 👍🏼
@BritneyLeigh24720 Жыл бұрын
I was embarrassingly excited when I saw you’d put out another video. I’ve been dying to see the completed project. Very awesome build, super impressed man. Good work. 👍
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Haha, that's cool. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@amarildovieira426810 ай бұрын
Sensacional! Parabéns pelo idealização do projeto ! Ficou show ! Agora é só viajar !
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@reidmartin3479 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely epic! This is the dream build
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!🤙🏼
@brendanboetker23856 ай бұрын
Looks factory built, awesome job can't even tell that's plywood turned out sweet!
@TravelingbyTacoma6 ай бұрын
Thanks. Yeah, the marine sealer and the marine bilge paint is pretty good stuff. I used the premium top coat paint on my boat in the past (several years backs) and it’s still in excellent condition. It’s not cheap though. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
@StuartGrantChannel Жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for sharing! Hope you get many years of fun use.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤙🏼
@kilroyamer235225 күн бұрын
Nice build. I especially like the full rear door to seal off dirt. Any estimate on the weight of the build?
@TravelingbyTacoma25 күн бұрын
Thanks. Dry weight was about 750. Full of gear, water, food it’s still under 1k I’d estimate. It’s been on my truck for almost 2 years now and still working great. I’ll get an update video out soon to show all the stuff I’ve done to make it better over that last year. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT ✌🏼
@slamsshenanigans22965 ай бұрын
Just found your channel, incredible build. Looking to see if you have a video discussing cost.
@TravelingbyTacoma5 ай бұрын
Thanks. The camper cost was right around 4k but that didn’t include the custom upholstery (bed and seat cushions) I had made. Those were 1k for all. So all in about 5k total. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT ✌🏼
@wtfu812omg Жыл бұрын
This build looks totally professional. There’s only one other DIY camper. I truly love as much as this one and it’s all around the fact that you have a Tacoma short bed like I do so you really have to be creative on the little space that you’ve got, but you made it huge. The other guy who did a Tacoma build is from my neck of the woods, Massachusetts, and he did the same thing on his short bed to coma. This inspires me to start doing something better than the soft topper I’ve got, which is really hard to camp in a 5 foot bed as it is I’ve had to use pvc pipe and tarp material just to cover the tailgat so I could get 6 feet of laying space. Well, I got time to think about this over the winter and start fresh in the spring to start a build. Thanks for the inspiration.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Can you send me an Instagram link to the other camper? I'd love to check it out. Good luck designing/building yours. I sketched a million designs before I came up with mine...and a lot changed as built too lol. Having a good base plan will help, but give yourself plenty of time and be ready to adjust your design on the fly. You wont regret spending a few more hours/days doing right when you're out there in the wild. Thanks for watching and the great comment, it's appreciated. Good luck and stay safe out there. TbT
@beoneofamillion82743 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Awesome and inspirational. Can I ask, was there a reason you put the struts in a different position ie the front creates a V, the back an A?
@TravelingbyTacoma3 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Only reason was room for the struts to mount. I didn’t have enough room over the door in the back so I just moved them out to the side and flipped the layout. Seems to work fine. At some point, I’m gonna do a follow up video for all the tweaks and improvements I’ve done since I finished it. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@EduardoLacap-k9q8 ай бұрын
Nicely done, I really appreciate you sharing your kindness and knowledge.
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Thanks. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼
@marklazarus2584 Жыл бұрын
Wow!!! This is a great series. I marveled at your skill and ingenuity. Thanks for sharing.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@stevepirtle1806 Жыл бұрын
Like the awning brackets need to make some of them.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Super easy to make and super cheap. Aluminum just cleaned up and bent. Plenty strong for my awning. 👍🏻
@bintongpal Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your build!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Loving it! Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. TbT
@naones00110 ай бұрын
Very, very nice job, impresive work
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤙🏼
@JXZ-JAM4 ай бұрын
Very well done and designed. Its almost tempting enough to make my own instead of buying.
@TravelingbyTacoma4 ай бұрын
Thanks. My build was about 5k total. Compare that to the cost of a built out 4wheel camper and it was well worth the time to build… fun too. If you’re not living in it and a weekend warrior /week long trip users like us it’s fine. It’s been on my truck for a year and a half now and still loving it. Made lots of improvements since “finishing” the build too. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼 TbT
@edclayards518311 ай бұрын
I've looked and haven't been to find a product list. Any chance you have one? Great looking unit for sure. Thanks
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
If you go back to this video and in the description click …more it lists most of the products I used with a link. Hope that helps. Thanks and thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@BlackFox96 Жыл бұрын
Oh cool, I'm glad to see another video. I started working on my shell camper. I hope to make a fancier one like this after building a simple one for this cold season.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Nice, good luck with your builds. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@MONKEYCHEST Жыл бұрын
Hello from mexico!!! I been waiting for this chapter!!! Love it!!!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Hello. Thanks, glad you like it. 🤙🏼
@tvdenisperes Жыл бұрын
Congrats! Your project is too amazing!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@froggygamer17162 ай бұрын
Is it just secured to the truck with ratchet straps? How has that held up and are they just secured to the tie downs in the bed?
@TravelingbyTacoma2 ай бұрын
It’s secured in 6 places. There’s a video in a the series showing the front mounts that bolt through the camper frame. The front ratchet straps go down to the truck frame and the rear attache to the D rings in the bed. Seems to be fine, no issues and well over a year on the truck.
@carlosbermudez9397 Жыл бұрын
Te quedo increíble! Congrats!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤙🏼
@aharvie1 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Miller!!!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Haha Thanks Harv. Long time..I guess you still talk to Baker eh. Hope you’re doing well. 🤙🏼
@ejfernaloza8792 Жыл бұрын
Pretty nice and functional congratulations enjoy your equipment.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jamiehackney4420 Жыл бұрын
Well done, Love the build.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brianhagberg37049 ай бұрын
Your camper is fantastic. The aluminum trim finishes it out so nice, but how did you stop the water from getting between the wood and the aluminum trim?
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
Thanks. All of the wood is sealed with marine grade plywood sealer and all of the seams are sealed with sealant (like Sikaflex) then the trim got a bead before install along with another bead (smoothed out) on all the edges after install. No leaks so far and “lots” of rain …for Socal anyway. 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@Doc18557 ай бұрын
NICE !!! I’d Love to have one for my 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, long bed (6’).
@TravelingbyTacoma7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. ✌🏼
@leftystrat628 ай бұрын
What was your gas milage prior to putting on the camper? Thanks-great job!
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Thanks. I was right around 20mph freeway and 18 in town. Now I’m about 18 highway and 16 city. I drive 60-63 mph always too. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
@LisaBarnes-l2s Жыл бұрын
Awesome build! I have a short bed Tacoma also. Wondering if you have any measurements for the build. I.e. walls, hang over etc.? I’m going to give it a go on building one. I have watched all your build videos and I am inspired. Thank you!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Cool. Good luck. I made mine 8’ long so I could keep the side wall a single sheet for shear strength. My camper is probably a bit too narrow if you want take it on and off a lot. I would make it wider if I did I’d over as it would make using my lift jack’s easier for taking off and on. At lease as wide and my fender flares on my truck. I built the upper fold up walls to my height 6’5 so when I’m in there I can stand up. If you’re shorter you can save some weight by making them shorter for your height. Thanks for watching and commenting. Good luck plan for a long build. Took me a year and I built my own house too. 🤙🏼
@LisaBarnes-l2s Жыл бұрын
Wow! Incredible, thank you.
@LisaBarnes-l2s Жыл бұрын
One last question. Did you add anything to your factory truck suspension to accommodate the camper?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
I already had bilstein 5100 shocks, but I upgraded may leaf springs to full leaf pack TJM, E rated tires (strongerside walls for the weight) and sumo spring bump stops. I average about 18.5 mpg when the camper is empty and about 17 when full for a trip. Check out my Instagram for more pics too. @travelingbytacoma. 🤙🏼
@LuisEduardoSantosBraz11 ай бұрын
Maravilhoso! Parabéns! Forte inspiração! Valeuuuuuuuuuu!
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
🍻✌🏼 thanks.
@BradCagle11 ай бұрын
Really awesome build. Great job!
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Thank you. We’re enjoying it. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. TbT. ✌🏼
@SnoGoat Жыл бұрын
This looks awesome! Watched every episode. Thanks for showing that a quality build can be done in your own driveway!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the series. Anything can be done if you really want it to. Thanks for all the views and for following along. Much appreciated. TbT.
@SnoGoat Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma Also did I miss something or did you not say your final finished weight for the camper?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Finished weight is right around 750 dry. Fully loaded for a trip with gear, food, water me and my girlfriend is right up to the line on my trucks GVRW of 5600lbs total weight for my truck. I added E load tires, powerstop brakes and sumo spring bumps to help with the full trip weight load. Empty (no gear or water) it drives pretty great and I get about 18.5 mph on average.
@joespeno51 Жыл бұрын
Loved the build videos...this build was epic !!! thanks for sharing !!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you enjoyed it. 🤙🏼
@rickgreen9936 Жыл бұрын
That was fast considering you put work as a priority. Those paychecks do come in handy though. The camper turned out GREAT! Don't stop now, keep the camera rolling you're good at making vids. Some Traveling by Tacoma adventures in SoCal or where ever. Nothing like 7K viewers nosing in on your weekend, who knows could even be more. Anyway hope you don't ride off into the sunset, it's been fun watching these 14 episodes. Stay safe & counting to 10 ✋🤚at the end of the day Mr Carpenter.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Ha! Yeah. Ended up having the long weekend free with nothing planned and the weather was nice so I decide to bust out the video while I had time. Thanks, glad you like it. We’ll definitely be doing some adventure/camping videos with the camper as well as any mods or additions to it along the way. Thanks for following along and commenting. It’s appreciated. TbT
@MiniLuv-1984 Жыл бұрын
What a great outcome. I followed the build and marvelled at the techniques you developed along the way. In hindsight, it seems to me that you may have made the front part with the mattress longer going over the entire Tacoma cabin so you wouldn't need to unfold the bed. I guess supporting the extra length would be a problem as would the extra roof length you need to lift and manage. A wedge on the front with the same rake as the windscreen may have helped with mpg? Perhaps you could add this with to the current build with a wedge of appropriately shaped foam? Be interesting to see if this actually improves mpg.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I kept it the size it is weight and strength like you said. Also wanted the side panels to be one piece with no seams that could crack or leak eventually. I think a roof rack with a custom aluminum (DIY of course) wedge air deflector will really help mpg. At 65 mph I get about 18.5 to 19 on basically level roads, but on our road trip coming home on the 5 south 65 is a no go, you have to go over 70 or you’re in the way 😂. That dropped out MPG a bit. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@scotpettengill7801 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou. for documenting your incredible project. I have been on the fence about building a camper on my 2020 Silverado 2500, but now I'm gonna do it. I won't have the top open like yours, I will have a fixed height one piece unit. My intention is to have something comfortable to sleep in while hunting and fishing for a few days at a time. I don't think I'll have all the luxuries that you have built, but lights, a few windows, and a large bed for sure for now. The one thing I will do is to remove or install the slide in camper with pallet forks on my skid steer, closing the tailgate after installation for towing. Thanks again for all your great work, ideas and fantastic video series. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Scot from New Hampshire.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you too. My last truck was a Silverado, my son drives it now. Love that truck.. almost 250k miles on it too. Good luck with your build and glad my videos were inspiring. Stay safe out there. TbT.
@BrentLightfoot-yp5zb10 ай бұрын
What gas shocks are those for lifting the roof, im in the planning process of building a camper similar except im using canvas instead of the hard shell
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. Most of the stuff I used is linked in the video description if you scroll down there. Lifts are linked. Good luck with your build. 🤙🏼
@BrentLightfoot-yp5zb10 ай бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma thanks for all the ideas 👍
@hankster40612 ай бұрын
Nice job
@TravelingbyTacoma2 ай бұрын
Thanks 🤙🏼
@doug2078 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Job !! It's been fun watching the progress. Maybe a few odds and ends down the road. Other than that . Enjoy !!!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Much appreciated.
@overheadsurf Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon your channel. Your Tacoma looks awesome. Clean and simple. Refreshing to see what a 2wd can do. Also it took me a few minutes to figure out what your video style and narration reminded me of but it’s Bruce Brown in the first Endless Summer! Music, camera angles, narration, very similar. Love it.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks. That’s a real compliment. I’ve tried working on my monotone delivery. I grew up on that movie and loved it. I actually lived right under Mike Hynsen Jr at Wind n Sea for a few years in the late 90’s. Yeah my truck has taken us and gotten us through some hairy spots for a 2wd for sure. Lots of weight helps traction for sure. Thanks for the great comments. 🤙🏼
@sethaugust71908 ай бұрын
If I’m interested in saving up to build one what would you estimate price of materials to be? Thanks!
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
The goal cost for me was about $5k, but that included custom made upholstery that was about $1100. I tried using as much aluminum of the remnant pile from my metal supply (way less money) and most of the internal build was reclaimed wood. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@hindquarterproductions976810 ай бұрын
TBT, do you have any of the dimensions or a blue print of your build you'd be willing to share?
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
No sorry. Just the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼
@ALL_ADVENTURE_OVERLAND11 ай бұрын
Enjoy it mate.
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Thanks. We are. Cheers 🤙🏼
@georgemurphy9910 Жыл бұрын
What was that used on your roof on those two seams What type of sealant?🎉
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
It’s called Vulkem. Stuff is bomb proof. Used on houses and boat stuff many times. amzn.to/3sk8Q2W
@veilleuxfilms Жыл бұрын
nice build, what is the total weight and what was the total cost of the build?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Total cost was just about $5k …includes $1100 for interior upholstery. Total dry weight is 750-ish. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@mohsinsyedain17548 ай бұрын
This looks like a great setup..How good will it stand up to extreme cold?
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Thanks, we live in Southern California, so extreme cold isn’t really an issue, but I can tell you it’s a hell of a lot warmer and quieter than a rooftop tent. We spent many cold-ish nights in our RTT. Thanks for watching and commenting. It’s appreciated. TBT.
@garretlewis4103 Жыл бұрын
Nice build.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@leevokey-adventureaerials7826 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks !
@andrewinaustintx Жыл бұрын
Nice! I see a self-contained diesel heater mounted to the outside rear panel in your future. 👍
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Haha. Maybe. We live in SoCal, so it’s never really cold enough for a heater. The fully insulated camper is amazingly cool in hot weather (compared to our RTT) so we’re thinking it will be plenty warm for our winter desert trips. We have a little buddy heater too …just to warm up the tent/camper, but we don’t keep it on when we’re asleep 😵💫. Thanks for watching and commenting TbT.
@229Reaper Жыл бұрын
What an awesome diy project,very nice.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@xterra4hire Жыл бұрын
What did you use for the fold up wall panels for rain and water protecting at the fold points
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
I think I linked all (most) the parts I used in the video description. All of the seams have either foam tape, neoprene rubber gaskets or rubber weather stripping. I tried to show those in the Full Tour video as best I could. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. TbT
@xterra4hire Жыл бұрын
Amazing bull thank you
@carlossanchezmerodio8836 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! great job. Your work is a complete inspiration and support (I will use some of the procedures you took) for me as I´m just beginning the develop of my own truck camper. Thank you
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck on your build. Thanks again for watching and commenting. TbT.
@sergiofernandes7927 Жыл бұрын
Nice projetc, simply perfect ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤙🏼
@J-GIB16 күн бұрын
This is my dream camper for my tacoma!! Please see it to me!!
@TravelingbyTacoma16 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. Not for sale ✌🏼
@arielmacabudbud87537 ай бұрын
Love this and thanks for sharing
@TravelingbyTacoma7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT ✌🏼
@jlions72 Жыл бұрын
Hi watching your build and was wondering How much money was it to build this camper ...love it !...?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks ! Just the outer shell complete was about $2500ish for materials. The interior I built with as much reclaimed wood as possible so I saved a lot there, but I did pay for the interior seat/bed cushions to be professionally made and that was $1k…with it. I’d estimate the whole camper was right around $5k for materials. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
@jlions72 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma I am really impressed with your building skills , and talent and being creative .Are things out there in California really expensive. more than back East ?..I am in Michigan and building prices have gone down a tad bit ..anyways Great Job I enjoyed your 14 episodes on the camper build !
@tomhaney51869 ай бұрын
How are you getting 17.5MPG with that camper? I've got a bone stock 22 TRD OR that gets 15-16 on the highway. What model do you have? Any mods or is it stock?
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
It’s a 2019 SR5. It’s lifted with Bilsteins 5100’s and TJM HD leafs…I have 32” Toyo’s ( run 55 front 60 psi back -they can go up to 80 psi e rated) for the weight of the camper. I’m old and I never drive faster than 65 mph 😂…mostly 60 actually. Anything over that and mpg drops fast. Also I really try to get good gas mileage, it’s like a game to me. 🤷🏼♂️😂😂. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼 TbT
@tomhaney51869 ай бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma I tried to play that game and got 19 on one tank. I was going 45-50. Great build.
@TravelingbyTacoma9 ай бұрын
Haha. Nice 💪🏼. Thanks!
@Tom-Travels Жыл бұрын
An interesting value proposition.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I agree. 🤙🏼
@artskill4610 ай бұрын
Hi, How can I get just the pop-up bed part. I am building a frame to put it on. Please let me know. Thanks
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
I’m not following your question sorry. I’m no expert on this just a DIY builder. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@davidt332111 ай бұрын
Whats those canvas corner pieces for on the roof and how are they held on ?
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Those stabilize the roof when it’s being raised before the walls go up. The roof is pretty wobbly without them during that process. They are attached by stainless snaps. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. TbT ✌🏼
@davidt332111 ай бұрын
Ahh I follow. Good idea 💡 how are the sides weather proofed to stop the water coming in at the bottom? Just weather strips
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Yeah, foam WS all around everything inside seams and rubber 1.5” that overlap the seams on the outside when the walls are up to shed the water over the seam. The roof overlaps the upper wall all around a lot so no issues there.
@davidt332111 ай бұрын
Excellent thanks. My only concern with making one myself was keeping the corners where the panels meet water tight. I had an overlapping idea similar for the bottom
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Good luck. 👍🏼
@jc9930 Жыл бұрын
Job Well Done!!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scottthejeepguy7499 Жыл бұрын
Never mind, I subbed, and skipped forward, watching now. REALLY nice build, well done sir. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@pavelsemenov5983 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting! Hi from Russia!!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
✌🏻
@alexandersprout7992 Жыл бұрын
Been following along for quite some time now. Dropped by & come to surprise, it’s complete! Looks & functions fantastic! Like how you made a pass through as well. Wished the Tacoma came with a large window like the Tundra. Tried to come up with several solutions, from having rubber material mounted in between the camper & cab window, although I deemed it to be unsafe to crawl through such a tiny space. Really considering just removing the window altogether, though don’t want to deal with installing it again if need be, with the seals & all. Glad your camper’s rolling. Safe travels!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, the build is a never ending process, but that's part of the fun and experience. Thanks again for following along , its appreciated. TbT
@jasonscroger50654 ай бұрын
Got plans? I have the same truck
@TravelingbyTacoma4 ай бұрын
No plans sorry. The videos do a pretty good job good of laying out the process -at least how I did it- you would just need to do all your own measurements. Good luck. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
@jaysully7516 Жыл бұрын
Great build. not sure how I feel about the blue interior but you do you
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks. We wanted to be able to sleep in there (we're old and any light wakes us up lol) and I didn't want it to look like an operating room (bright white). My truck is pretty much all grey and black so we wanted some color pop for fun as well. Blue is our color. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@jkerwin9558 Жыл бұрын
I am watching your series on the build. Very impressive!! If you don't mind this question, how much did this build cost you?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Cool. Thanks and thanks for watching. Overall I’d estimate it cost under $5k. $1000 of that was for the seat and bed foam upholstery work. I can’t sew very well so I paid to have it done right. I used as much reclaimed materials and aluminum of the remnant pile when I bought stuff too. 90% of the interior wood is reclaimed cleaned up wood collected for free. Stay safe out there. TbT 🤙🏼
@greedyg76 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job on the build. My one question is, if you were to lift the rear section of the roof first and then tilt the rear wall up next would that provide support enough to eliminate your fabric stabilizers?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Not for my build, but if I was a better builder/engineer I think you could connect the back and front tilt up walls to the roof on some sort of track that lifts them as the roof went up and locked them in place once they’re vertical. Maybe in another life I’ll do that design lol. I just want to camp for a while. This works well enough for us and our weekend warrior type travels. Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s appreciated. TbT.
@greedyg76 Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. Some of my best ideas come after I’ve already built them! 😂
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
So true. 😂
@highlife34210 ай бұрын
Nice work! I think I recognise that area off Ortega... If so i'm local
@TravelingbyTacoma10 ай бұрын
Thanks. I filmed that in San Diego at Corral Canyon Campground out East. Looks like Ortega HWY area though. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT. 🤙🏼
@abdobouz6226 Жыл бұрын
Nice and well thought out build, i like using the hard material the prevent wind noise while sleeping on windy days. If you don't mind, how much did this camper project cost you so far?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes the insulated hard walls makes the camper sooo quiet it’s pretty great. Over all the camper was right around $5k… $1000 of that was the professionals made cushions for the bench and the bed. My sewing skills are pretty sad lol. I tried to use as much Re-claimed materials as I could (the interior cabinets are almost 100% built with free found/salvaged wood). I also was lucky enough to get a sponsor for my fridge and battery system so that helped too. Thanks for watching and commenting. It’s appreciated. TbT
@HammerRocks Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. 👍👍
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🤙🏼
@kwuneko Жыл бұрын
Great job, looks good!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤙🏼
@justsmy5677 Жыл бұрын
Nice Build! What do you estimate your expenses and weight are for the camper shell (not including the inside build out of furniture/sink/fridge, etc.? Thanks.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The camper only (no interior build) was right at 500lbs. See Episode 11 for details. As far as the exterior build, it was about $2500 or so. I have about $5K total into it, but the upholstered cushions on the inside were $1200. Basically the only non DIY part of the camper...my sewing skills are pretty rough. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
@Hipporider Жыл бұрын
How heavy is it? In Australia, we have much stricter GVM rules. A RAM 1500, for instance, has a 850kg GVM. That doesn't allow much for a camper
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
It’s about 750lbs dry…fully loaded for a trip we’re right at my trucks GVRW of 5600lbs with 2 people , gear, food and water.
@Hipporider Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma I'm guessing you must have leaf rear suspension, not coils?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Yeah. I upgraded to TJM heavier leafs (out of OZ) i think, e load tires, sumo spring bumps and powerstop brakes.
@deucebigs9860 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Do you have a final weight? Even if it's just the full box without the interior build out?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Full dry weight is about 750 with the interior. I have an episode Ep:11 where I go to a truck scale and weight it before I built out the interior. If I remember right just the fully finished exterior was 520lbs.
@deucebigs9860 Жыл бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma thanks! I'm going back through now and starting at the beginning.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the views and comments. It’s appreciated. 🤙🏼
@mattwillard8608 Жыл бұрын
Very nice camper build! In my experience, with 100's of nights in a 4WC. setting your design up during inclement weather (driving rain, snow, high winds) and/or bad mosquitos would not be ideal. Have you had to deal with any of this yet?
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You’re right on that. I’m not too worried about rain since I can pop it up with 2 people in a few seconds and could wait for a break in the rain, but wind will be sketchy for sure. We had a mosquito night in there on our way to Oregon and it wasn’t bad. A few got in but we have a zapper lol. Free entertainment. I have a few ideas on how to secure the top better for wind I’m working though, but I guess I’ll cross that bridge when I have to. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@brokenroadsandabandonedmines Жыл бұрын
Awesome job! Hope to get mine usable by late fall.
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good luck with your build. 👍🏻🤙🏼
@StretchyPiano Жыл бұрын
Hi Jason. Congrats on your build. It looks really sharp! Nice finishes touches and colors are great. What are those things on the driver side on the camper... leveling blocks or a shower maybe? I know what you mean by doing some tweaks to it. I'm at that point also. I took mine out a few times and I was pleasantly surprised with it. Of course I did different things to mine as I have a bigger box (F-150 5.5' box) but in general everything worked well and my wife and I were very comfortable. The only big issue is that the roof leaked so I put on RV tape on all the seems. I finally decided it's time to add struts to help lift the roof. It would make the experience so much better. I see your struts are angled differently at the front and back. Does it really matter which way they are angled? Like you, I need a way to stabilize the roof when it's up and I think I have a solution. What size struts did you use? Take care and happy camping!
@TravelingbyTacoma Жыл бұрын
Greetings, hope you are well. Those are tractions boards (low cost version of MaxTrax ) for when you get stuck in mud, sand or snow. That's great your build is working for you... When you're the design, fabrication, service, warranty and driver of your camper it's a part time job at least lol. Bummer on the leak, hopefully you get it resolved. I don't think the strut layout matters too much as long as you have room for them to collapse and they open fully when your roof is popped...it works fine for me with my config. My struts are 40lb, there is a link to them in the video description. I started with 60lbs, but they were too strong. If you can send me a picture or your rig someday, that would be cool, maybe DM me on Instagram @travelingbytacoma Good luck and have fun. New video out at the end of next month...Camper mods/additions - Stay tuned and thanks for watching and commenting. :)
@thetrashgoblin11 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the build. If it's raining or wet do you avoid taking it down? I'm considering a hard panel build but it's one of the things I'm worried about.
@TravelingbyTacoma11 ай бұрын
Thanks ! Yeah that’s really the only drawback to this design. We live in socal and are weekend warriors so we kinda plan our trip around weather. It really only takes a minute to close…but in a downpour that would get some water in side for sure while closing…but not a flood. I haven’t had to cross that bridge yet, but I figure I could wait for a lull in the rain and drop the top then and wipe the water off the side walls with a towel before pulling down the roof. For us the warmth and noise reduction from wind compared to our RTT is well worth the trade off. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼
@thetrashgoblin11 ай бұрын
@@TravelingbyTacoma thanks for the response! Yea the insulation from hard walls absolutely makes sense
@shanjoe44728 ай бұрын
Is that hard to setup during rain or snow???
@TravelingbyTacoma8 ай бұрын
Not really harder, just need to be a little quicker if it is pouring rain. We’re just weekend warriors and vacation campers not full time so we try to plan our trips around good weather. Been in the rain a few times in Oregon though and not that big of an issue. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT