Tiny Truck Camping in a Rainy Windstorm

[@jswy57]

All these comments are hilarious. In a day and age where you can see every vanlife/camping KZbinr make more and more money with ad placements, Amazon storefronts and crazy rigs and gadgets that make it harder and harder to relate to, you sir have in a way reverted back to the rawness and realness that I relate to and love. Simple raw camping, sketchy questionable gear an adventure. All these tech nerds just want to see eye candy from the computer chair that they haven't left in over a year. I appreciate you, do what makes you happy

[@shawnburns3996]

True this is how most real camping sessions go trial and error

[@JonathanYentch]

This man gets it!

[@andreavin3674]

I was thinking the same. Lots of snarky know it alls commenting...I enjoy the authenticity and these experiments. I like not knowing what is going to happen. People want things oddly perfect and glamped out and complain when it isn't. Instead I appreciate the honesty.

[@amyburns3237]

Yes!!!!

[@n1ccerouswinters704]

Agree!!!!

[@Blazethecreative]

A Sunday with a Yentch video is better than a Sunday without. Thanks Jonathan

[@JonathanYentch]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrissys9968]

Right Thank You Johnathan for Your Awsome Video LOVE and GOD BLESS You my our Friend 🥰⚘😇🙏

[@HeyHollyYoo]

I tried sleeping in my car while it was raining and it was REALLY hard. It’s not just the sound of the rain coming down on the roof, but the humidity inside starts to make you feel wet and cold to the bone. This guy is tough. I couldn’t do what he did in his truck camper!!

[@pattin4015]

Yeah, I imagine there's a lot even behind the scenes which makes what Jonathan shows as being 'scratching the surface'... so cold, so wet, etc. I saw someone with a dehumidifier emptying out probably 2 cups of water per night in an RV recently.

[@bobk.1428]

Nobody ever remembers the trips when everything went right. It’s ones like this that stays in the memory bank.

[@athena2zeus54]

So true

[@thechancellor8349]

This kind of day would definitely make me miss the old truck camper..

[@johnd3268]

I know I've commented on another video, but i LOVE this series. Please keep it up

[@Tundraoutdoors]

Longer videos please 🙏, keep vids coming, you dont need any fancy 80k decked out rigs to go exploring, your videography skills are on point

[@Freethecommons]

Half the video was hawking ziobiogenetics 😮

[@Tundraoutdoors]

@ i skipped right through it

[@seanrobesyn7808]

Your videos are really going back to basics and that's awesome. Like you said "KISS" keep it up like this! We will be watching.

[@davisparker7120]

I applaud you my guy! Very quick thinking once disaster strikes.

[@Kreyn-ns8gx]

The ingenuity of this man, he prevailed!!!

[@sondrajohnson2564]

Ive had a couple trips where the weather impacted the camping equipment and that impacted ME! Sometimes a less than perfect experience is way better all around! Jonathan is an experienced camper and can wing it. HAPPY HOLIDAY'S to all of you!!!

[@OrionMcKay1]

Next video returning the canopy to wallys and buying a tarp while eating ramen in the parking lot.

[@ernestomarquez6655]

The hangover medicine is next Level.. I like the real-ness about your videos. Jonathan Yench winter videos hit different. 😊

[@michaelpriest]

I don't get it. You could have been all nice and cozy in that great camper you had, instead you're all wet and cold in that sardine can

[@pattin4015]

All I can say is that pasta looked delicious! The way you seemed to devour it probably said it all. After a day of messing with that tent-a-magig, I can truly understand how that food fed your soul.

[@jonanna8516]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@WeekendWarrior604]

so… 2025 new truck and camper set up? It’s inevitable 😁

[@windjammer1958]

Jonathan, pull it out like you did then before you extend the legs, go to the center and push up on that center till it clicks, with the tarp on the frame, your done... but yes the frames are more delicate than you might think. Good luck if you get another. One more edit... they don't hold up well to wind... even if you tie them down... calm wind days only... :)

[@maxineoliver7404]

Haven't forgotten ya! Happy Holidays to you Jonathan, Tessa, and family!🤗🎄🏞☕️

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I had an electric blanket on bottom and I loved it.... they actually make them for that intended purpose as well.... It kept me toasty warm and helped out a ton for arthritis... Doc

[@tanbl6746]

On hindsight, should'nt have sold your last rig. It was spacious and comfy for such wet weather. Now you got to spend extra money on extra stuff to keep dry.

[@Bob-bb3ur]

Have you ever thought about getting a van

[@DonC-xk5in]

Great idea.

[@VanHalfLife]

I set up a 10' canopy on a camping trip last year, and upon an almost insurmountable difficulty taking it down, I drove straight to goodwill and threw it away (donated it). Bought a moon shade for the van. Though now I'm thinking of buying a full roof rack just so I can mount a deployable awning. I don't want to spend 10 minutes out in the rain to set it up, and also to take it down.

[@georgejulien3286]

Imagine if you had a sweet camping setup like a 1 ton truck and camper… 🤦‍♂️

[@DonC-xk5in]

With the tried and true 7.3 diesel!

[@roxannefarris1465]

Yum... Spaghetti aglio e olio is one of my go to meals when I just want something quick. I usually top with cracked black pepper instead of red chili flakes though. 😋 But yes, I have the cheap canopy as well. The last thing you do us extend the legs. I'm a 55 year old lady and set it up myself. It gets easier after the canopy stretches out a few times. It does help if you secure one corner while extending it apart. Then the key is to push up each "ceiling" corner, like an umbrella, until it clicks. Once you get two opposite corners done, the canopy is extended and the other two are easier. Enjoy the holidays Jonathan. We appreciate your resiliency and the views you share are always enjoyable. 😊

[@Jaypher]

An all white canopy. Dangerous game there, friendo lol

[@coleengoodell7523]

That pasta meal looks delicious. I'm of the opinion that you can never have too much garlic, love it! and it's good for you.

[@tommylor9293]

You open that wrong. It can easily open with one person I do all the time at work. You spread the legs out then lift from the center to open it and lock each corner at a time. Love you video

[@staroceans8677]

I must admit I think you're terrific and I love watching your videos you pick beautiful spots and you're good at photography. HOWEVER, I cannot believe you have exchanged all this difficulty and excessive costs to accommodate comfort when you had the best rig ever. I hope eventually you go back to a camper shell like what you had for comfort and leisure, which does NOT impede your adventures. What you currently have is way too complicated, and it doesn't look comfortable.

[@laurenweisse9858]

I love the sound of wind and rain!!!!

[@Eaeaea11111]

Another awesome video man - The cozy tiny truck night shots is the best vibes!

[@xbrianx1990]

I’m on my 3rd ozark ez up. I find it easier to setup by myself than with help from someone else. The trick to opening it up and closing it down is to lift three corners of the ground and have one on the ground when pulling or pushing. This needs to be done without the legs extended.

[@qreese]

Great job on the video and persevering during the storm!

[@c.abarker9915]

You can stake one leg into the ground and pull the opposite leg (diagonally). I use this type of canopy at the beach all the time.

[@Wraithsong]

merry christmas to you and everyone else too!

[@FirstHandExplore]

Hi Jonathan, it’s much easier to put on the tarp right after fully extending and locking the frame. Only then you can extend the legs one at a time. Thank you for the videos my friend.

[@Lisforpeace71]

Yay another Yentch video! ❤ the the NW in all it's glory

[@richardcliff3510]

Your truck camper would have handled that kind of weather no problem

[@wyrwulf69]

Do what makes you happy!

[@yorigasi3912]

User error brother. I do it by myself all the time. You need to extend each leg then pop the center up and you're done. I completely understand the frustration and using brute force though. Edit: you can take it back to Walmart and get a refund or replacement. Hope it helps.

[@nevadasmith4415]

Bet you wished you had your truck and cabover camper back.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

You got me wanting to make some of that garlic spaghetti! Looked amaze balls! Thanks for always sharing your recipes. One of my fave parts of your videos! And also, love the ASMR of when creators show themselves eating 😂😂😂

[@IntoTheMystery13]

I recently bought an aquaquest defender tarp to replace my 270 awning. The 270 didn’t work well for wind and rain. The tarp is very adaptable, and I use my diesel heater to make a nice warm and dry out space when I’m camping. I’m from the portland area and camp in the coastal range a lot.

[@logangregis2941]

This whole video made me miss his old truck camper rig. Don’t know how that was enjoyable lol

[@bobbituka123]

Camping n heavy rain usually dampens the experience.

[@raquelrockysanchez]

Haha! Good one 🥁😏

[@Granny_T_Travels]

It looked like the handle in the center, was to be pushed up, not all pulled at the legs. We have this type of pop up.

[@chrissys9968]

Glad Your safe Johnathan yench 🙏🙏🙏😇⚘

[@nilsonugre4754]

Great adventure My bro....roughing it out and its the best way to experience nature

[@ANoss13]

I’d just use a tarp with car magnets with hooks then two poles on the other side with 550 cord to draw string to rocks/pegs.

[@bradleysmith3963]

Loved the video my man, always look forward to seeing your next adventures. May sound silly but I like seeing you back in a little Toyota again

[@p-dub22]

That sucks about the canopy, definitely easier to set up with a couple of people. Hopefully you’ll be able to return to Walmart. A simple tarp with a couple adjustable length tent poles and some guy lines would have done better. The pasta looked great!

[@belizelovely-i5c]

Interesting video, perhaps, an adventure camp for sure. Although it started chaotic. Love the back to back videos! Cant wait for the next adventure 🤙🏼

[@tinacobina]

Since the shell started leaking are you thinking about getting a new rig? Abs bravo for staying the whole night!

[@Nulleo]

That tarp beat the status quo.

[@davidbaron6647]

wow Heavy Rain. DAMN UGH WET DAMN, U r better man then me, well at least my age now. I would have packed up and went home , I can deal with the snow just hate being wet .

[@barbn1211]

Your broken canopy adaptation is what's called making a 'silk purse out of a pig's ear'. WTG

[@TravellingTrav1025]

We have that same same tent canopy , Ozark but bigger! it's a pain in the butt to put up with 2 people and weighs a ton

[@isissluna6015]

Exelente traducción, así si se pueden disfrutar al máximo 💯🖖

[@JasonHitchcock-th3dm]

I really enjoy your content. You have such an upbeat attitude, even in some not so nice weather. I had a similar canopy that a slight breeze damaged. It is an inferior design for sure. I look forward to your next video. Keep up the good work

[@valeriefrench9405]

Take it back yes I’ve found with my 12v electric blanket that if i put it under me instead of on top I’m warmer and i also have a wool blanket to put over my cover blanket. I do have a second electric blanket for when my husband comes along

[@clarkleakins879]

Dismantle the tent frame. Save the corner poles. You will see that they can be used for a future setup. The proper way to raise the pop up: Keep the legs at lowest height. Walk each corner out one by one, as far as possible without forcing. Set the fabic canopy on. When it it almost fully expanded out, move to the center, and push up the center piece. The corners will move further out. Then move to each corner and slide the corner connection up to set the pin in place. These pop ups are not good in rain. Because the sides do not streach tight, water will pool on each side. Eventually, each side will have it's own long pond that you need to push up from undern to empty. The slant back camper shell like yours are poor in the rain as you have learned. Best method is a simple heavy duty silver poly tarp, 8×10 harbor freight. Get 4, 3 to 4 foot sections of 1 inch diameter white plastic pipe, 2 slip×slip unions. Then you will have 2, 6 or 8 foot poles. Self tapping sheet metal screws, with area washers. Attach tarp to pole at each tarp eyelet. Tie one pole to the roof rack, across the rear. The other pole, use two of the pop up poles each end tied. Stake out guy lines each corner. Have one corner lower to aid water run off. To take down, separate both pvc poles at the union, fold the tarp at the union, roll up, now you have 4 foot long rolled up tarp. And the popup poles are about 4 foot long. A decent easy reusable setup.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

I once saw some guy who just brought a regular tarp during a camp trip. he tied it off at one end, dragged it over the roof and attached it to a tree. he was a lot more dry than me!

[@simonagree4070]

What do I know? I've only spent three straight days in the pouring rain, in a plastic tube tent with a paperback book and balcony sandwiches. And you tell that to kids today... 😂

[@scooterhughes9118]

I had a canopy just like that one and always had problems with it. So I got rid of it and just got a tarp 😂

[@TripnHippie]

Heck yeah man, trips like that is what makes adventures worth it. Glad ya stuck it out and prevailed, cya in the next one. ✌

[@GuitarJams-zs7yf]

Camping in the rain and sitting in the back of the truck didn't look that fun to me. lolz

[@JonathanYentch]

Rather be doing this than sitting in a cubicle any day!!

[@patshankle3281]

❤❤Wow unbelievable how you made it work but every problem has a solution. I got cold watching this. Merry Christmas to you.🎁🎄💕🤗

[@Ryan-sx5fb]

Just found your channel here and I am trying to find out what type of quilt you have? Thanks.

[@JonathanYentch]

Enlighted Equipment Enigma! Great quilt

[@Sunshine_day]

Good Ole Ozark Trail, it's hit and miss with this brand. 😢

[@Waytoobusy]

I have one of those cheap easy ups too and it SUCKS.

[@JonathanYentch]

Facts.

[@tomterrell1761]

I think a nice camping tarp would've been a much better option... Very versatile. Get yourself a couple of extendable tarp poles as well. Are you missing your luxurious camper yet? 😁

[@zarty8121]

Definitely need two people to up the canopy tent.

[@robmars2574]

Unless I missed something I think you had that canopy going - all you had to do was push up on the upside down T shaped center leg underneath and it will snap the roof up and lock it into place

[@JonathanYentch]

On a traditional EZ up canopy this is true, but sadly on this cheaper Walmart design, when you press the center support up without pulling out the corner legs - which is very tricky by yourself - the legs fold in towards the center.

[@TheRealChappy]

You can lift the entire canopy off the ground by the center handle and kind of bouncing it. Also don't extend the legs very much when setting it up until it is fully deployed. I have the exact same canopy. It's possible, slow and frustrating alone, but possible

[@lisabritt4284]

Thanks for the video. Also, I’m an old lady and I got that canopy up all by myself lonesome. Ha. I had to put it out there, sorry J 😊

[@josebrambila4097]

First time watching your videos and love it bro

[@amyburns3237]

Thank you!!

[@stephennowicki7158]

Wow. Tough night for you.😊

[@JonathanYentch]

Tough nights build character!

[@cowboydiecastracing]

Yeah rough night in the truck! I like how you pretty much use the term adopt annd over come! Good job!

[@grandpasguitar6119]

That sucks that happen Jonathan. When I set my easy up by myself I keep the legs down and pop the frame up all the way and then put the top on after that with the legs down and it always works out.

[@Ray101584]

I’ll stick with my truck camper 😂

[@rebeccarogers8958]

Slumber Jack makes a truck canopy tarp that is great. Check out their Roadhouse tarp.

[@MugOfPaul]

Agree with this. I have the Roadhouse and it’s great. Can also be set up free standing too

[@bikingviking6688]

I was gonna suggest the same thing. I love mine!

[@mikewarby9795]

Park with your back wheels slightly higher than the front to help water run away from cap door

[@robnoahxrpfuture7901]

It’s been a minute since I’ve watched your videos. What happened to your camper?

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Merry Christmas brother.

[@sweetsongstress7398]

00:15 in and subscribing …🌧️🌦️☔️

[@MugOfPaul]

8:15 Couldn’t the center of the ez up canopy slide under the skybox?

[@flaw4566]

your supposed to get inside the middle of the ozark canopy and push up. your welcome lol

[@flaw4566]

also a side note, getting walls for that canopy and using it behind your truck can double as a tent with room to stretch your leg like an outdoors living room .. i say this cause i do this when i go camping, also another side note, i also use the buddy heater inside it all

[@vancamp402]

Hey Jonathan! Love the channel. Just need to expand the poles and base all the way out first. Then......, put the canvas on. Good luck!

[@missroxanne7123]

Always up for a cool adventure! And you’ve got them in spades! ❤

[@upforanadventure3039]

F that. I’d pack up and go home. Always test your gear before you go out in the back country.

[@jaystewart9947]

Thanks for sharing

[@gangwonna1293]

I have a question. Why did you sell a camper van Do you camp with a pickup truck? There must be a lot of inconvenience?

[@thebeardedhomesteader]

I got one of those at Lowe's. It was already put together everything. All you do is just push it up so much easier than that crappy Walmart. One

[@thechokemaster]

Really enjoy watching your videos and all the transformations with all the different rigs you've been going through. I'm like you in a way. I own a Class A motorhome with all the creature comforts, and then I have a 1 ton dodge dully diesel 4x4 with a 8' bed, and a Leer 122 topper like your's. Only bummer is I'm stuck in Southern California.

[@bobde4705]

Yes, you have more patience! I would have trashed the tent and had four beers. lol

[@JonathanYentch]

I came close 😅

[@micahkalei8275]

Hey Jonathan, you’re supposed to actually push it up in the middle & don’t pull out the legs so much like you did. Merry Christmas & happy new year!

[@Sc-xq3uv]

Why didn’t you use the pegs to peg a corner down then pull it open lol

[@davidbaron6647]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@outdoorsandoffroads.599]

Heck yeah keep the videos coming 👍

[@Jessejames__]

That was a weird place for Walmart to put the canopy lol