Living in my truck camper shell (Update)

Here's an update video on my custom truck camper shell build and my experience living in it so far.
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[@broganhogan3469]

Everything is going up in cost and the world is falling apart and I come back to these videos because this is what life is about. Appreciating the beauty of the world and living simply

[@Reaper4367]

G'day mate. Nice to see a young bloke earning a crust and living a minimalist life-style. Great to see, thank you for sharing.

[@realtalk1368]

I have two of them jumpers! They are awesome!! They also charge iPad, phone, etc. I have one that’s the size of a galaxy for 2.5 engines , phones, laptops etc. then upgraded to one that can charge up to a 6.7 liter for only $20 more. Cool setup! The body will fall off before your engine quits. Love Tacoma’s!

[@christophermontoya6178]

I have a friendly suggestion for you given the fact that you have a shell on your truck I would recommend a bed rug for the bed of your pick up they are sold by the max air and again it is called a bed rug and the reason that I am suggesting this is that they are actually insulated and it will help keep you warmer in cold and to help retain heat have a nice day my friend

[@paultorres8995]

glad I came across your video very informative easy to listen to and watch, I have a Toyota truck that we throw a 6-inch foam mattress in the back of Coleman stove Lantern big ice box and my wife and I will find a Logging Road off grid in the back of the Woods and stay for a weekend or more in the Sierra Nevada mountains, we are now thinking of searching out property in Hawaii maybe ship the truck over there stay for a couple of months to see if it is for us. thank you for the video Paul and Jill

[@ForkInTheRoad33]

More videos in the truck please!!! Cooking, everyday living, ect!

[@Radnally]

That beatit pack is really smart. Keeping things simple and effective.

[@CesarGarcia-ym6sk]

I honestly like this it's so simple yet works and looks nice

[@shawndennstedt5898]

The BEATIT is by far the best $50 I've spent in a long time!

[@donatzerodayslife]

That batt said AGM on it, it’s a glass/mat battery... one of the very best for RV type use. 👌

[@brandonwls6032]

Manual Transmission, like a boss !!!

[@weldingandfab6484]

Very awesome set up man! I have a 2007 Tacoma with an extended cab similar set up just not as neat I probably have way too many things for this life style but somehow it works

[@jesbsnrn]

ive never had to use my li ion jumper yet. now youve verified it works i feel better about buying one.

[@johnbyrd9417]

Man I wish you still made these type of videos ! I miss them ..

[@Sirskibumsalot]

1 thing i did to mine was ...... Add racks on top of shell install a thule cargo pod for your rods & gear .

[@AndrewPrater116]

Love the setup! Inspirational

[@carymckinney4264]

Hey thanks for posting video, I’m fortunate to have a job were I get 8 days off in a row each month and I’m planning to do some low budget traveling and plan to do kinda what you did 🙂

[@mattclark2670]

Awesome! I would love to do something like this for my toyota truck.

[@rogeliomelgar5219]

Very cool set up

[@EnterEther]

Where is the video about the skateboard thing?

[@israelperez570]

Your a pretty cool dude an your rig is not bad either

[@aerosolos531]

Cool set-up

[@phamanghung2318]

I like to do this one or twice a year, 1-2 weeks each time, but with at least one companion 😊

[@hogmantheintruder1421]

Came her from /r/trucks. This is so fucking cool man!! The tongue and groove sliding drawers are genius! Seems like a pretty fun job/rig you got here man

[@RoadieB]

Thanks bro!

[@tombowers2020]

Cadillac Desert...a great read. May I suggest The King of California...the fascinating story about the JG Boswell Company, an American Treasure of Agriculture.

[@sergiovalenti7255]

Nice crib!

[@radfourrunner8840]

Re: Privacy and blocking light, I use Reflectix ( mylar bubble-wrap) that I stuck one edge above the windows. Swing them up and hold with velcro on roof to drive, swing down to block light. Also adds a little insulation when windows are cracked for venting. Good point on locking the rear window. So thoae T-handle cam deadbolt automatically lock whe in position, requiring a key from outside but can be opened from inside? I hate the roll-up rear window on my first-gen 4Runner because it's slow and relies on battery. Wanna replace with something similar to the camper shell.

[@DonTheConMan]

Did you buy the bed frame and cabinet? If so, where? This is a great set up btw 👍

[@slickflyguy]

Nice setup.

[@curliefro]

That looks good!

[@Markylem-]

I love your content!

[@rokutv9422]

👍Nice simple and inexpensive. Everything I can find on Craigslist

[@vandwellerfeller]

I like your setup. I'm living in a VW Vanagon but looking to downsize/upgrade to a V6 Tacoma. Doing research now.

[@RoadieB]

Thanks man! Little trucks like Tacomas (atleast 1st gen) make it pretty convenient for parking and gas mileage!

[@RETIREMESOON]

The wife and I are minimalists and hitting the road on reduced retirement in 20019 -----> Vancouver Island and South Ontario for summer. After YEARS of looking I found the Tacoma 2.7 2wd to be fuel efficent and reliable. The cozy T-59 by Tuford fits nice for a king bed mattress and lot's of storage over the cab ....475 pounds dry....MING came up with the same combination months before me.....sigh... www.cheaprvliving.com/uncategorized/incredible-adventure-rig-toyota-tacoma-fiberglass-camper/ I have worked on another idea the ULTRA LITE TELESCOPING cargo 4x4 all aluminum......slides into itself for the road as a box 4x4 inside a box....and 2 feet of tear drop in the ass end....with a slide window for a/c 50000 in hot humid summers at parks in Ontario. REMEMBER this whole unit mates and can become a tiny RV or breaks apart in seconds or leave the telescoping trailer at a campsite. Now I only have 3,500 max payload and pull and the telescope trailer will be 500 pounds with a SOOO 1500 with us and gear on truck and 500 + gear = 400......equals 2,400 / 3500 max. NOW,..... I also study some engineering so I know how to reduce engine friction using Marvel Mystery oil and Militec-1 ask for the formula mix.......It also cleans carbon,sludge,varnish,rust and quiets a motor and I will use the best Amoil in tests....signature and their filter....... my car picked up from 32 mpg to 43.4 mpg at 60 mph. I should see 21 mpg on flat at 60 mph and 34 with just the ruck alone. AND fianal not -----> compost toilet is in the telescoping 4x5 area it and propane tree 20 pound for heat. and T-59 ........I can read in there at night when princess is sleeping on the king in the cozy igloo by Tufport......LOL

[@danieldavidson8149]

I went camping in my truck when it was about fourth five at night and my windows and camper shell got all dewy. Like the little water droplets. How do you fix this problem. Thanks

[@johnkimball5872]

I'm laying down in my camper shell right now with mattress and a memory foam it's pretty comfortable. When the summer hits I dont think I could stand the heat though.

[@khalilford5051]

Nice build. Good video

[@drew8642]

Very Nice set up..I would get a quikup camper shell as soon as they become available..head room please!

[@PatrickHRoss]

Great vid, that portable jumper is not enough you need a spare battery at least. Cheers be safe.

[@Nintendilly]

awesome stuff bro, what kind of work(part time) do you think would be enough to sustain living out of truck bed?

[@mahluphet1428]

Thats cool man! I just finished mine...

[@shelby50411]

Hi My friend gave me a pickup bed topper for my 04 ram he said it was on a 02 ram It fits perfect length but the height is short Its not flush with top of cab its about 1.5'inches too low..... I dont like how it looks.....should be flush with cab top.......any ideas how to raise it 1.5 inches? I was thinking a 2x4 on bottom of topper perimeter but would have to modify rearvwindow somehow Any ideas?

[@ryanzacharyortiz]

How do you keep water out of the shell? I’ve heard it’s impossible to make these things water right

[@ramonagenchis]

Does the curtain really work, is it a blackout curtain??? Do you have a link for it??? Pls and thank you. Great idea about the light also 👏👏👏

[@Rutmanharley]

Very nice build. Having the liner inside on the roof of the shell is nice. If you don't run your heater at night, do the windows sweat ? Thx.

[@RetiredTony]

nice video thanks for sharing your update. question: what makes your bed drawer slide out well? what kind of plastic material you using? if you mentioned it in video sorry hard of hearing and "CC" usually never picks up the correct word. Thanks again

[@RoadieB]

Hey, thanks for the question.. that's something I forgot to cover in this video. The material is just a plastic sheet I bought from my local hardware store. It's on a roll and you just cut off however much you need, I'm not sure of the actual name of it or what it's generally used for.. but it helps the pullout drawer slide much easier and protects the truck bed metal.

[@TheBfor86]

Plastic floor runner....warpbros.com

[@dragon672]

Retired Tony 1970 The audio was low and fuzzy.

[@Qmedjoe]

Awesome man! I have an 03 Taco and I’m shopping around for a camper shell right now. I’m a merchant mariner so when I’m off ship I’m gonna save some money and live out of my truck for all of ‘18 and check out all of the national parks!

[@RoadieB]

Right on man! Sounds like a plan, you won't regret it

[@Qmedjoe]

Update: I just ordered the A.R.E. MX series. Its gonna take a month to get. I tried to find a used one to no avail.

[@satisfaction3078]

How do you open the trunk from the inside?

[@tittylip1]

where do you park to sleep? chain store parking lots?

[@ratrodnomadprospecttr1068]

Hey man great video! Ive been wanting to do the same thing with my f-150...what type of camper shell do you have? Not sure if you didnt mention it or i just missed it. Thnx bro!

[@augu_3st613]

Thinking about building one out with the all electric Ford f 150 lightning.... has many recepticals in the back for an electric blanket and fans crackpot ect ect

[@fsb_-bf3th]

@Roadie How long is the bed?

[@hcying9728]

How do u insulated top of camper

[@jerzeythor1694]

Hi, pretty cool! Thinking of doing this to my truck but I have questions: When entering, do you have to climb in with the tailgate closed or opened? If opened, how do you then close it when you’re inside? Also, my cap is pretty high so the cap door is very high, so how can you just reach out (which the tailgate closed) to pull the hatch down? Or do you have some sort of pole and hook system to close the hatch? Next is, security. Is there a way to lock yourself in (Or others out?)

[@joncena168]

Nice bro! Totally jelly

[@grantthomas5501]

I ran my battery dead camping, but I always park so I can bump start it. I recommend parking so you can easily bump it

[@shanehillbillyledford1167]

That is awesome I have a 8 foot bed on my dodge ram so I will have lots of room to move around

[@wyattm3667]

Have you built it up yet? My truck has an 8 foot bed too. I was wondering what you use those extra 2-3 feet for.

[@ladycharsw]

Nice camper for one person. thanks

[@stephenverchinski409]

Put in a 1/4 × 1/4 metal mesh screen over the location of the screen window. Keeps the riff and raff out.

[@donovanpurcell2532]

So what is your thought on like a solar panel on top

[@stormworks4882]

so where are some good spots to shower?

[@neoamerica1980]

Do u have cook ware in those other cabinets?

[@siriponrunkaputi2796]

Just an idea, get reflect at the home improvement & install inside camper all around including the ceiling, so that you can be warn with your body heat.

[@stevenkelley3224]

First video of yours I've seen Subscribed

[@ramonagenchis]

Steven Kelley 2nd video for me and also subscribed!!!

[@blazed2571]

How do you stay cool when it’s summer? I’ve been wanting to travel in my camper but I’m breaking my head on how to have a fan.

[@theblackknight5732]

It’s a shame you don’t have more subs for this original content. This video has like over 120k

[@releasedakracken5175]

So refreshing to see one of these videos that doesn't show them bragging about their jackery power stations

[@caremotor86]

I am trying to find a camper for my 97 f150 but cant seem to find one i try online local sales nothing wonder where i can find one if possible brand new

[@calebmajor6620]

How do you get out in the morning when the tailgate is shut as well as the topper door?

[@donnycollins4074]

I’m wondering the same thing lol

[@fattie2550]

Looks good MANN

[@earthgal2000]

Friggin sweet!!

[@benhalvorson3581]

What do you use to tint your windows

[@nfthero4280]

I’m about to sell my house and do this. Freedom

[@jnf2211]

rent it out and then thatll pay for all your living expenses while youre camping!

[@ThierryTheuns]

@@jnf2211This!

[@brandongriggs6934]

@@jnf2211 Couldn't agree more

[@SomeRandomGuy789]

It would be so cool to do this as a college student and I could just live in the parking garage. Laundry and showers would be the biggest concern. Not to mention electricity. Doing laundry with vinegar is feasible.

[@ramblr8161]

@@jnf2211 Can't really do that if he still has to pay the house off.

[@Aceinthehole1179]

Hey found your vids & loving them buddy. I would like to know how you get money to support your lifestyle? Thanks man very cool life

[@MJ-uz9mh]

Good Job 🖒

[@radrcer]

Entrance? How to lock from inside?

[@AntoniojimeneZ-pc1qn]

Do you put nails so it dosent move around wile driving cause it look good but still wondering dose it move or not inside the bed

[@latejanaranja2106]

Muy bueno ,lo voy a hacer en la F100!!

[@daviddgreat25]

I have a similar setup well I just put a mattress in my snug. What do u do for condensation? Toothpaste works for d windows but the ceiling drips on occasion.

[@andersolson2540]

I had a snug top on my ranger, assuming you don't already have carpet on the inside I put sone carpeting (made from recycled plastic bottles) you can buy it by the foot at home depot or lowes its resistant to mold and offered a bit of insulation. I used it to cover the plywood bed platform, and used spray adhesive to attach the remaining carpet to the celling, it worked a treat here in California.

[@daviddgreat25]

Anders Olson- one of friends is making one w/a pic for my snug. Thanks for the tip.

[@jonelmorris6785]

What kind of BOARD is that???

[@bigrichtv8624]

Dude your set up is sick! Im in the process of converting my 2003 chevy silverado z71 into a highlander. I got the camper shell i just want to pimp it out and customize the interior of the camper. This is definitely going to be the future of my channel. +1 sub from me! Ill post my build soon

[@RoadieB]

+BigRich TV Right on man! Looking forward to seeing your creation.

[@alexiscondit898]

Looks like southern Oregon/northern California. Where'd you film this?

[@sundown5401]

Where did you get your camper?

[@kw_cooper]

He never posted the video about what the skateboard was! I'd love to know

[@stevenmorris2293]

Can you lock camper shells from the inside?

[@VintageSlide]

tim Heasman you can at least make it lockable

[@rickcarew1700]

Your build is sweet I was looking into the same thing but I'm 6'3 and my truck bed is only about 6'1 and good work around ideas for me?

[@TheJakenesbit]

did you find anything yet ricky ? i think we might just have to buy fullsize trucks....

[@1023Endurance]

Don't own a truck. Own a house. Kids. Wife. Dogs. Can't stop watching these videos.

[@mikejohn1202]

Thanks for sharing. At least you have a vehicle to sleep in and can afford gas. I'll be impressed when all the outsourced jobs are returned to America. Like that will happen.

[@ExpediteTravels]

Cool set up man how do you lock 🔒 the cap while you’re in side ?? Just found your channel

[@RoadieB]

I just lock it from the outside before I get in, then when I'm inside I just close it behind me and turn the handle which locks it from the outside. It's a bit confusing to explain, maybe it's something I'll cover in a future video.

[@ExpediteTravels]

Roadie oh OK cool thanks for replying I'm sure other people would like to see how you lock the door

[@kevineng8421]

What kind of guide are u?

[@ezritheking2809]

Dude for real I want to do that

[@BurnNotice2023]

Does that truck have fender wells in the bed? Seems like that would make the buildout more difficult.

[@Sackly52]

Hi dude, nice truck, very tidy. Is that rat or mice foot prints on top of the battery? Keep up the good work.

[@westwind1519]

How do u apply the net to your windows for preventing the bug. I never see the windows like this in the cab. Please make video how to do this

[@RoadieB]

+Whet Ekk The screen came stock on my camper shell so if yours doesn't have it already you're gonna have to make some modifications to add a screen.

[@neoamerica1980]

Another question, do u have any intention of putting in any kind of of portable Gas Stove?

[@ThePinkPanther1982]

What are the dimension of your bed mattress?

[@RoadieB]

I go over the dimensions in this video... but roughly 73"x36"

[@claytonsturgill4529]

better question why is it wet in the bottom right corner

[@muserwood]

Great set-up. I'm considering something like this, but I would add the addition of a plywood floor board that is exactly the width of the space b/w the cabinet and the bed, that can easily be lifted and set on a lip (on bed and cabinet) to create a "full size" bed. And couldn't you add one of those devices that is wired into your battery cable that prevents the rear batt from draining the front batt? Thanks for sharing. Great informative vid. bookmarked!

[@muserwood]

And where is your cooking supplies?

[@blakelynch400]

If you don't already have it, and i assume you don't, I suggest acquiring solar power for the camper shell so you don't kill the truck battery.

[@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561]

Blake Lynch Kill the battery on what? What could he possibly be doing to use more battery than average? I would just charge my phone and be fine. Flashlights, lantern, head lamps, and candles could handle the rest

[@axtra92]

Doug Johnson when the car is off 🤦‍♂️

[@juicewrldextendedunrelease5274]

the battery recharges when he drives you know,

[@JohnDoe-jt9oq]

I wired a second deep cycle battery into the alternator which gives me enough power to charge my phone, my laptop, my camera batteries, a fan, and a 12v 9 gallon DC iceless igloo cooler.

[@michaelsmith9308]

@@dougjohnsonbushcraftandbjj5561 Laptop movies-netflix, amazon prime, hula etc:) That was my most charging-lucky i used an apple laptop hold charge for eight hours for internet but movies were about five hours-loved it!

[@SDRacing88]

The rear window on the truck looks like it matches up pretty good with the camper window. you could remove them and install a accordion boot from www.accordionboot.com for more room if needed.

[@jackscott8371]

What about the humidity? Always happens in a tent or camper van I wake up in the morning and every is damp and some things are completely wet

[@st41n3d2]

jack scott he’s mitigated it a bit with carpet

[@jessarellanes6648]

Very good