Truck Cap Camper Build (Part 2) MASSIVE 7ft SLIDE-OUT!

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[@DreamCarGarage1]

Brilliant job! One of the easiest, pull out kitchen, truck bed videos, to follow I've watched so far. I've now got a really good idea how to make my own. Thanks for posting

[@merellemain5835]

I think you did a great job, easy, simple, and usable.

[@swtgirl632]

This thing is sick. I’m really want to do this when I get a truck, and this is great inspiration!

[@travelcampingblacksmithing786]

Like the build. As an RV tech myself, I think of a few things that some people may not. Like the space between the bed sides and the frame rails. Some models of trucks have the perfect amount of room to mount a battery tray, box and then a deep cycle battery to run things. Then possibly stick a propane tank on the other side if you want. A class B conversion van that's factory built by an RV company can give lots of inspiration. If you use that in winter, a small tent stove that you can put the exhaust out the window for heat is an option. Also, if you're able to run dual batteries in the truck under the hood, get the tray and install a deep cycle battery instead and then use an RV trombette solenoid to isolate it. It will click on to charge the battery when the truck is running and then off when parked to keep from draining the starting battery. Plus they usually come with an "emergency start" button which will allow you to boost the truck using the deep cycle battery.

[@heycooley]

Ty sir 👍

[@markshoenus2591]

Wouldn't change a thing. Awesome rig!!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Awesome build! Jealous of that drawer!!

[@pataldrich]

I was just going to tag you, he's trying to one-up ya!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

@@pataldrich 😂 id say he accomplished that!

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

That turned out pretty sharp! 👍... nicely done!!

[@marktroy66]

Looks great man. Makes me think I’d like to do something with my truck similar

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow just what I’ve been looking for, been watching different videos to get different ideas for in the bed of my 2001 Silverado Z 71. I like that set up, appreciate you sharing. I’ll be following for more ideas love that design that is awesome

[@paula.2422]

Awesome build. Great job!👍

[@Zeus_22]

Man that is clean. Great looking rig you have there.

[@chopsticks525]

Appreciate this video man! I have been brainstorming something similar to this and this video helped a lot

[@whitlong4486]

Definitely want to do this in my blazer that I got last year… coincidentally, I’m Yarmouth Maine. Thanks for the great video.

[@lolitabonita08]

FIRST of all THANK YOU!!! for sharing the how to step by step and don't do the speedy gonzales type of video like many idiots do in UTUBE when do not want to share knowledge...SECOND ...I learned so much from this video.. so I .thank you again!!!

[@jimhayd7857]

Absolutely beautiful

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Really cool build! Thanks for sharing!

[@RCPlaneNut]

Awsome job looks great and functional

[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

This is awesome and exactly what I’m looking to build .. Thank you 😊👍🏽🇦🇺

[@MeetMeOutside]

Nicely done ! Great job !

[@kcribari]

Dude this thing looks strong as heck. I want to do a very similar build, but I am going to try to make the bed top hinged so I can access storage from within the cab. Great video man thank you.

[@precisionanglingYT]

Came out good!! Nice work!

thank you for great video keep up good work, I love camping fishing and do thing out door .

[@newmoon984331]

ive got the decked system in my tundra and i love it but theres a bit of wasted space. youve utilized the wasted space and the customized compartments are nice. nice work

[@merellemain5835]

Great job! I like it all.

[@claytonchapman2419]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@seanbradley3314]

Awesome build!

[@ericklein2589]

Nicely done!

[@richrappa7906]

Outstanding brother!!!

[@campgoerOne]

Looks really good!! I like it!! 👍

[@matthewmc4363]

Sick man. I like it a lot.

[@PacificNorthwestBowhunting]

Nice work, dude!!

[@heycooley]

Awesome job 👏 👍 🙌

[@ckna6739]

Great job I am thinking doing to my truck great video ty for the tips

[@robertgreer5229]

Nice work!

[@CMF_1]

Mainers getting things done

[@biglouishere]

good job buddy coming out nice

[@opalacios666]

Nice job. Be safe.

[@matthewgardner1238]

Excellent!

[@atlenwoods7566]

You did a good job on everything the bed drawers ect lights too wish I could hire you to fix my truck

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

My house don’t even have that nice of flooring! 😂 sweet build man! I’m planning to going this route! Just got one of the big piece’s need for my build which is a sweet ARE camper shell! Hopefully will be uploading some vids on here soon!

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

Nice job!!!!!

[@franciscolagorce8063]

Smart man love the video

[@travishaskell6897]

Great stuff

[@Artiscrafty]

I do the same thing. When it comes to trying to think ahead. We’re all human

[@helicopterjohns]

Nice build!!!!!!!

[@user-rs2od4ey5j]

Keep it going

[@atlenwoods7566]

Wow that's cool man

[@brokenwingsparanormal]

this was awesome and inspiring

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Thank you

[@dougharrison8221]

Ps...great build! Nothing wrong with winging it a bit. Also, Kregs Pocket Hole Jig makes short work of all the joinery

[@munizda]

Great video. I think I still would have used the aluminum shelf toy built for the cooker and used the space you have for the cooker as more storage or even a pull out sink if that makes sense. It looks amazing man. Very nice build.

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Great job!!!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Thank you!

[@jonathankidd1055]

Wicked build! Not sure if you've done this yet, but have you thought about adding bed side stiffeners to prevent your bed sides from flexing and cracking under the weight of your cap and gear on top?

[@haroldrull4943]

Nice, just giving me an idea to do mine as well. Like that slot below the pillow for the 9 mil….

[@atlenwoods7566]

Wish I had a good skill like that way cool man

[@jimley9700]

nice !

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

Super nice

[@ramonmirabal101]

Love your build, What about paint the inside tail gate with the same product you use on the top. Enjoy your toy.

[@toufongyang8127]

Nice

[@atlenwoods7566]

Like it a lot wish I could something like that

[@edperry6199]

Maybe I'll build a drawer on my next one. I bet you replaced that mattress by now. I'm running 4 inches thick. Mine's about same height, but my knees and arms bump the window or the curtain on my window so I slid a cut piece of corrugated plastic down the side that comes up about 6 inches above the bedrail. Now I'm figuring out how to seal the gate so dust stops and cold air from the gate top corner. I use my bed more for drunk nights at friends then fishing so far...

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

No I just added an exercise Matt under it for more cushion. Been working fine

[@barrydeacon3551]

Good build! B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@corymullins3737]

For tour cutting board slide out, did you use 2 pieces of 3/4 " plywood ?

[@MichopescA]

Saludos amigo sigo tu canal me gusta mucho, desde Pensacola Florida Michopesca

[@lisagreenlee143]

Hello there, I enjoy your channel very much! Question: Do you build platform beds with drawers for fee? I'd be interested in having one made just like this one but removable as I'll use my truck for more than camping. I have a 2014 F-150 SuperCab with 78" truck bed.

[@CHard69]

"Holy smokes Cathy!!"

[@spenceradams7896]

Just a thought, you could make a “top” over the pull out drawer that can provide a removable flat surface that could if you wanted double as a table.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Will do that on the next one. But I usually use my wooden cutting board and set it up there

[@richdunn9774]

I see around 6:50 the supervisors on hand!😂

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

Dang a 13 plus year old mattress, now that’s getting your money worth 👍🏾

[@user-gj8mn4ce8d]

From college , yikes ! That was the only part of the video that scared me !

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@@user-gj8mn4ce8d 🤣🤣🤣

[@thebigboss024]

How’s everything so far? Been following your built. Have you had any problems on your truck bed? I’ve seen few guy’s installed bed stiffeners to support the weight

[@6gazza9]

Hello & great video ;) What thickness plywood are you using please !! & is there a lightweight plywood you can buy to save weight ? Thank you from Gary ;)

Makes me wish I had a 6’ bed

[@logjam88]

Nice build. I need a wider bed as I am a wider person.

[@adamriverdale5361]

How many inches wide is your bed platform (at its widest)? Thanks!

[@kyebo1776]

Great build! I would consider screwing a nylon cutting board instead of stainless surface.

[@ganonjesuschrist2053]

Why?

[@kyebo1776]

@@ganonjesuschrist2053 why not

[@ganonjesuschrist2053]

@@kyebo1776 because stainless looks way better

[@kyebo1776]

@@ganonjesuschrist2053 yes ,but it will reek havoc on your blades. To each their own

[@oscarmarfori613]

That’s is a really narrow bed box hope you have weighted more decision on your sleeping comfort than storage on the remaining space

[@JohnHenry2420]

After all these videos i figure by the time i get it built summer will be over so i like a few rubber made containers heater some water and a mattress .....equals more time doing what i really want to do which is having my line in the water.

[@jamescunningham935]

Maybe build one more pull out drawer for the other side so you could put a bigger bed maybe

[@jimhayd7857]

So. How much weight was the new floor, sliding drawer and bed ?

[@Raynor88]

6:38 I see the foremen is doing her job. lol

[@jimmyboy163]

At 16:45.......lol, my thoughts exactly!!!!!

[@user-zi7ov4dz6i]

nice build. what did you do to prevent leaks between cap and truck bed

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Check out part 1 of this

[@trevororr5494]

Is the floor sheet 1/2 in ply?

[@Artiscrafty]

Hi Really nice job. Where did you get those drawer slides ? Really nice design. I’m gonna try to do something similar

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

They should be in the description

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

Really really like this build. The thing that bugs me most about these slide out builds though is that I would add adjustable leg supports at the end just to help it not put so much pressure on everything. I know you got the big bad ass locking slides but being me I'd put some thing there. Never know when someone might lean on it and you hear a big crack.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Don’t need it with mine. I could sit on it. It’s all anchored to the bed

[@Screenwriting]

9mm? Pft! Put a 10mm in there so you can take care of bears, too.

[@marcosandresriverosgonzale6005]

👍🇨🇱🗿 me gustó mucho. Saludos

[@keithzufelt604]

Did you have to add some sort of a gasket around your tailgate to keep everything from getting dusty on backroads?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Yeah if you watch the part 1 video of this build it’s near the end on that. Stuff worked well too.

[@lindapreston4012]

How do I get this done to my truck??

[@infie]

It's really nice! Where does the GF sleep though?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

At home

[@adventuretrails1ato]

The final piece slide out. Which brand do you use?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Linked in description

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

What size plywood are you using for the drawers 1/2"?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It’s actually pine boards for the sides

[@2aRJay2]

On your base board did you mounted to the bed? Or its just laying on top of the bed and you just use the drawers weight to secure it?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It’s screwed down to my floor

[@michaelhatzigeorgiou470]

The Alumasteel is so soft and scratches and dents so easily. I wouldn’t recommend cutting on it.

[@727xer]

Great job, but why o why didnt you go with a stepped cap? be nice to be able to sit up at night : )

[@monocogenit1]

How long is the truck bed?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

6ft

[@brand0nmiller21]

How's your gas mileage hauling this thing? Would you change the drawers to 1/2" ply or the flooring to something thinner? Really solid build but I'm thinking you could have saved a ton of weight, no?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

No idea. I don’t check the mileage. Def could have saved weight. I don’t have a table saw at my place so this was easier

[@markhuru]

Here’s a question? I want locking full extend drawer slides, couldn’t you use 4 slides, 2 next to each other to double the weight capacity?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Probably. You mean just regular kitchen ones? These locking ones I used were like 500lb

[@markhuru]

@@mainetroutwhisperer thanks I want similar to your set up only tools, in a tall rack For my transit connect work van…

[@adrianv8915]

How are those drawer slides holding out? Also, where are they made? Thanks for the content!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Holding up great. They are bomb proof. Not sure where they are made but I got them from solid woodworks

[@adrianv8915]

@@mainetroutwhisperer - ah. Okay. I saw the amazon link for the VEVOR

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@adrianv8915 yeah they are the same thing

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

That’s a Decked drawer system at 10% the price!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

And much longer

[@corymullins3737]

For the sex bolts , did you use the male end on the outside or inside ?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Can’t remember, but it shouldn’t matter. The heads are the same

[@corymullins3737]

@@mainetroutwhisperer awesome, and the size was m6.30 ? I really like you're built so I'm going to build it for my F150. Great video man