I’m Building A Truck Bed Camper!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching guys! I’d love to get your feed back and ideas for this build! Feel free to drop some comments and let the ideas flow!

[@jaystewart9947]

Looking forward to the build journey. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Jay it’s been fun so far!!! Thanks for watching!

[@chipandrews2892]

I enjoyed all your previous camper builds so I can tell you I am excited to watch this new project/series!!

[@Adv4x4]

Love to hear it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@snaeper]

This is an awesome Camper and I may be taking a lot of notes. Has almost everything I was looking for in a camper.

[@MicahBell_1860]

Discovered because of the 80. Enjoyed the last pod trailer. This looks along the lines of that trailer?

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Micah! Overall a different method of construction with materials and how they are joined!

[@xsailor1970]

This is going to be epic! Can’t wait for the plans to be available.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man! Hope you have been well!

[@sophakpeth4346]

Best of luck with the build. I’m looking forward to watching !

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks! Looking forward to having it up here for you guys!

[@ericwashi]

We'll always watch whatever you build! Thanks for sharing your welding thought process, too! Can't wait to watch it all come together.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it buddy!! Can’t wait to see ya’ll next month!!

[@ptinne]

I really enjoyed your micro camper build and I'm planning to build something very similar myself. I look forward to this series as well.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks so much!

[@fb1990ec]

Congrats man, all the videos are awesome and super explanatory. Which software are you using for designing!? Cheers

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it! I’m using Shapr3D on IPad!

[@WanderwithKate]

Your design looks great! I'm excited to see the finished project.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Kate!!

[@dirttrekking4321]

I followed the same path a couple years ago, excited to learn TIG welding to build an aluminum cap for my truck, with the same results as you. I gave up. Though I have plans in the future to try again. Looking forward to following along.

[@Adv4x4]

It was disappointing to come to that realization but I’m glad I did. Made my life a lot easier! Also makes this project much more achievable for anyone watching who has never welded anything!

[@MetalBlade81]

Looking forward to this build. You have a great plan for it

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man! It’s currently under way and hopefully have the next video out here soon!

[@DIY_Davy]

This looks super sweet I’m excited to see everything you implement! I’m very far from an expert so take this with a grain of salt but I also used MiG aluminum for my first project recently and definitely really struggled compared to steel. I found the welder settings were far more particular than steel where I can mostly adjust on the fly but by the end of the project I had become somewhat competent especially after writing down what settings I had gotten decent welds for each joint type as well as each wall thickness. Like you I had decent looking welds pretty much right out the gate on flat bar and if I could do it over I would have tried to get all my settings dialed for each and all joint types as well as material thicknesses that would be used in the project especially for the thinner stuff. All that being said I’ve had no problems with the even my worst looking welds and definitely think MiG is a good choice.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man!! You are absolutely right about that I was practicing each type of joint I’ll encounter in the build after I filmed this video. It’s pretty crazy how much it varies just based on the joint/amount of material present in that particular area that soaks up heat. Luckily for everything that needs to be welded it will be 1/8 wall. I think like you mentioned, once I understand which joint needs what it should be a breeze!

[@Keasbeysknight]

looks good! i got an F150 that i have the base built for. the plan was to design it in a way that the pop up top could be removed when not in use and the base is a truck rack for hauling stuff. life happened and im still figuring it out, but looking forward on how you plan to tackle some of the design challenges and put your own spin on it.

[@Adv4x4]

Sounds like an awesome design! Thanks for watching hope I can get ya inspired to get back after it!!

[@Richofallthings]

Best of luck to you!👍🏽. I am about to start my trailer camper build. Thanks for the inspiration

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome!! You will enjoy it! The process of building anything is truly rewarding and a ton of fun! There will always be challenges, working past them and learning is the best part!

[@abdullahmugled9641]

Looking forward to your upcoming project can't wait

[@Adv4x4]

You and me both!!

[@PaulVang]

what CAD software are you using?

[@CLODiO31]

Shapr3D on ipad

[@artinist]

Great series- thx

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!!

[@Tiptop540]

Please share the software name for the drawing (model sketch)

[@CLODiO31]

Shapr3D on ipad

[@koloasurf2012]

Love the design you going with. Just wondering what software are you using on the iPad? Thx

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks! It’s called Shapr3D!

[@Phoeff99]

Really interested in watching this series; I’ve also been intrigued by learning aluminum MIG welding with a spool gun. You’re giving me encouragement to give it a try. Is that model you’re showing built in Sketchup? Do you model it on the iPad or or in the computer and just display it there for the video? I’ve tried teaching myself Sketchup but can’t quite get the hang of it. Would welcome if you have any helpful resources for learning it or whatever programs you’re using. I think a lot of my own builds would be modeled similarly. Keep it up man!

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it man! I use Shapr3d on IPad! I believe it’s also available for computer It takes some getting used too to figure it out but a few KZbin videos helped me get a simplified understanding!

[@Constantuned]

Sick!

[@Zookeeper63]

This is going to be good! What program on the IPad are you using for the design?

[@Adv4x4]

It’s a paid app called Shapr3D! The app is capable of some pretty awesome things that I have yet to fully understand haha. I generally use it for simple models like this! It does require an Apple Pencil to use the app. It honestly might be available on the computer too!

[@Phoeff99]

@@Adv4x4ignore my previous question about which app. Should have looked here first!.

[@duanethumudo3967]

What is that program you use to lay out your designs?

[@Adv4x4]

It’s called Shapr3d!

[@duanethumudo3967]

Thanks for the reply. Is for Android or apple?

[@atubeviewer4942]

Just curious, Why are you going from an off road trailer to a truck camper?

[@Adv4x4]

I have used the camper trailer a fair bit! Although, it doesn’t go on every trip as a trailer usually isn’t feasible in a lot of locations. To me, this is the best of both worlds. Goes where ever my truck goes cause it’s part of it and also turns into a great living space! Also, I just have an addiction to large projects and building things so I always tend to be dreaming of what’s next 😂

[@mikemorgan4670]

Very cool, John! I'm totally excited about this build. Should make for very compelling content. Thanks for sharing with all of us. PS- Including a link to your website on the channel might direct more traffic to merch. Humbly sayin 😉

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Mike! I do have it linked in the description!!😁

[@mikemorgan4670]

@@Adv4x4 Yes, of course. Was looking in the mast head in the About section. My bad.

[@NigelNaughton]

Are you done yet? 😜

[@Adv4x4]

Haha I wish!!