My truck is a lamp now...

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[@tobiasziegler3451]

I swear: one more week and that thing will be a camper van with a beer tap (German beer) and a small workshop or a hinge for thé ebike thing.

[@jenniferrue7929]

Don’t forget the grill/barbecue

[@thatHARVguy]

@@jenniferrue7929 That'll be the tailgate upgrade.

[@scottwilliams2510]

@@jenniferrue7929came here to make that comment 😅

[@moolder]

GO FOR IT!

[@JohnLumpp]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@suep9445]

I love the truck cover and I can envision a lamp that can be soft light when driving, and perhaps switch to soft rainbow changing colors when hanging out. I'm happy that you received the help you needed in adjusting to big life changes. But as a therapist, I'm recommending that you do some homework around problems with Better Help. In particular being under investigation for selling their client’s information and other unethical business practices.

[@paulkinzer7661]

Yes, thank you for pointing out each of the things you do here: softer light for safety, rainbow light for beauty. And I watch a lot of KZbinrs who have BetterHelp as a sponsor, as does NPR. It's fairly easy to find information on the internet about their questionable behavior. It's tough, though, because I know folks have actually gotten help through their 'product'. Laura, and others who I admire and look up to. And others I of course don't know. Mental health care can be so hard to access. It would be great if there was a system that worked this way that was ethical. In addition to what you say about client information, I've read that their business practices are similar to Uber, and their therapists are not getting what they ought to out of being part of this. I'm also not a lawyer, and am only describing what I've read elsewhere. Be careful, everyone, in a very literal way!

[@suep9445]

@@paulkinzer7661 The mega companies are never the way to go. Thankfully people I've watched on KZbin say they've been helped - which is wonderful. But there are a lot of therapists all over the world; difficulty in accessing is usually an insurance coverage issue or a location issue (rural communities, for instance), and sometimes a scheduling issue. Fortunately teletherapy can alleviate some of the issues in accessing. The mega companies promise the client a low fee, pay the therapist very little, pocket the rest, and sell client's private information; they don't have therapists with a lot of experience. Some therapists have complained that they're listed as a provider when they never even heard of them - BH got their name from public information and just listed them as "one of their thousands of therapists." So.. what's an alternative? One alternative is Psychology Today Therapist Directory is a nationwide (USA) and worldwide online directory. Each provider has a profile, most with a photo, a description of their services in their own words, location, insurance taken, private pay, sliding fee, etc. The filters are easy to use so you can search for type of problem, type of therapy (if you have an idea of what you want), gender of therapist, location, insurance, etc, etc.

[@TSKseattle]

Never torque a screw right up against the plastic - it will crack. Use finish washers. They look cool too.

[@seanstump8665]

Those are the ones that are indented? I'm surprised she didn't think of that. I think she countersank them but they still cracked the poly.

[@walterh.schreiber7670]

Laura attach the dome light to your alarm system. When the car gets stolen, it will flash red and blue...

[@pollyb.4648]

Yes, love this idea!

[@brucelee3388]

Even just white flashing on and off continually - flashing red and blue people may think its an undercover Police vehicle and not report it to the real Police.

[@walterh.schreiber7670]

​@@brucelee3388 That was my thought as well. But: Should Laura adapt the idea, she will come up with a bright answer, e.g. flashing ... - --- .--. / - .... . / - .... .. . ..-.

[@kodabrome]

Have you thought of making a parallelogram hinging mechanism that would let you lift the whole canopy above the truck cabin instead of only hinging it on one side? Might require some struts or something but I think it'll be pretty cool, especially when you want to access things from either side of the truck!

[@Tomd8002]

Great idea! I thought the current hinged design was awkward to open/close and this solves it in a great way!

[@kentmckean6795]

Very nice! You may run into trouble with the Police if you turn on that light (at night) while driving. It is illegal to show any white light rearward from a motor vehicle.

[@markbosworth9877]

I was going to say the same thing. In the United States you can't have a rear facing white light on a vehicle. Red for running lights and brake lights. Red or amber for turn indicators.

[@FrancoTauceri]

I find also dangerous having so much light inside the vehicle: you will see worst at the dimmer light outside the vehicle...

[@btd2516]

I'm impressed and pleased at how well this came out! Also your right tail light filament appears to be burnt out, something that is attractive to the police. Just sayin'. Best of luck!

[@azyfloof]

I really thought people had stopped being sponsored by Better Help o.O

[@paxwort]

Thanks for the heads up. Will not watch this video.

[@---l---]

I wonder if BH paid for a block of ads. and the channel is contractually obligated to run them.

[@azyfloof]

@@---l--- Possibly, though I've not seen any BH sponsors in a hot minute, so I'm hoping this is part of an old contract and not a new one D:

[@TheMrJukes]

What is that removable step you used when you started the homework? Everybody in the room said they wanted multiple!

[@dolphin64575]

Searching for 'car latch step' got me some good-looking results

[@alexmaylef]

Awesome light feature, awesome video, awesome person but boooo betterhelp

[@sabitastisch9228]

nice! But better help meh :/

[@goergeerwoll]

Lack of transparency about therapist qualifications Privacy concerns and data usage Unethical marketing practices Customer satisfaction and quality of care Refund policy issues Misleading about costs

[@RoxaneJ14]

Seeing you, an absolute role model of mine, growing so beautifully in adult life, with a wife and kids and such a successful yet authentic business, what a treat to get to witness this !

[@nriqueog]

The lighted shell might be illegal here in So. Cal. while driving. I would check with the nearest CHP office and show them in person. The rules for lighting are pretty strick and custom jobs like this can be interpreted differently by the individual officers. I know for sure ground effect lighting of vehicles is illegal while driving but there's nothing on the books saying you can't have them on when the vehicle is parked.

[@rickames3434]

Looks great, but how doew the light effect other drivers?

[@---l---]

I had a similar thought. It brought to mind city buses. With the LED controller, dimming slightly and using amber lighting could be a solution

[@sandrakarls8466]

I´m not sure but I think, your right back light is not working! Both breaks lights do, at 8.57 min.

[@lisaferrara8120]

Saw it as well.

[@raktoda707]

Right tail light

[@sandrakarls8466]

@@raktoda707 Oh, that is how it´s called? Thank you!

[@nancy2568]

Sorry Ms Kampf, you're not quite done. I don't know what the laws are in California, or Indiana for that matter, but now your rear view mirror isn't of any use. I have a Nissan van for my service vehicle and I have long lamented the lack of a rear view mirror. I picked up a rear view camera add on that doubles (and reverses the image) as a rear view mirror. cost me about a $100 from amazon. I think you should add this to your sail/truck/light. it also doubles as a dash cam with a front facing camera as well. I would recommend that regardless since we have a lot of crazy drivers in the US.

[@crowdedsubwaystation]

she said she rolls up the back sail so she can use her rearview mirror to see out the back.

[@warrenmunn3224]

Don't quote me, but here in Australia so long as your wing mirrors are visible your rearview mirror can be blocked. Anytime you load up the backseat or back of a wagon you block the rearview mirror.

[@clupus63]

Nicw! My only suggestion is to add a chain to catch the top when opening it in the wind. A strong gust could blow that off the hinges.

[@yvetterobertson2770]

Having lived through the Santa Ana winds that can blast the Los Angeles area, I approve this message!

[@EcceJack]

+

[@brucelee3388]

I though she showed a gas strut fitted inside the canopy in a previous episode.

[@robertberry4109]

The blue "Scotch lock" connector for the tail light are the worst. They will eventually fail. If you have problems in the future, please find a better solution. Nice build, very cool.

[@axon-konstrukt.4933]

Hi Laura. love your vids and all your projects. Just a constructive critisism: As a person who watches every sunday i just think in this recent truck videos its a lot of recap at the beginning. Its just a personal opinion and i think for people who dont know the series ist ok, but showing the same shots from last video for 2 min at 10min video (excluding the sponsor) smalers my excitment

[@felixgla30]

Totally agree, 3 minutes of recap and 2 minutes of sponsor (and then on top the sponsor being better help) feels a bit much on a 12 minute video… that’s almost half of the video not being "interesting content"

[@Babylonboy55]

Fully agree, I was thinking the same.

[@DanielCook-h6r]

Careful, California cops hate it when you add fun lights to your vehicles, plus they'll pick on you extra since you're a woman with an accent. If you turn it on when driving, be very careful.

[@BlackCatBritt]

Yeah the project is really neat, but it's also a beacon for thieves....and also IRL fans. Simone had the problem with the Truckla where fans would start following her around bc it was so recognizable. Esp if she's in Cali, I just hope she has good safety measures in place.

[@groomporter9714]

If it rains, will water pool on the canvas roof?

[@lindashapanka6229]

Super great job on the venture. I’d find a lit truck distracting while I’m driving. Maybe cuz I’m an old fart baby boomer. 😜

[@littlebitofhope1489]

It's likely illegal too. She just needs a curtain. Maybe that was only for the video. But that would destroy your night vision.

[@raudi42]

A breaklight: $$. A whole ilumination: $$$$. Your smile, when things got done: Priceless!!

[@tayet6875]

Idiotenlicht for the win!❤ And that truck now looks like a firefly or lightning bug. This is really really cool!

[@krisgeusens162]

Please get rid of those blue connectors in the taillight, especially with the flexible cable you are using.

[@glennsmith2762]

HI, looks fantastic, I do have one concern. Is the light in the back so bright that it might mess with your night vision while driving?

[@laurakampf]

Nope, it’s fine

[@artsymargo]

Very cool! I've enjoyed the whole process. Problem solving is fun. You said this is the last video of this topper, which got me wondering about two things. 1. How are you planning to lock it, especially the back panel? 2. Might you use a chain or something to hold it when it's open for loading from the side (instead of resting it on boxes, as seen in the video)?

[@kentkb]

In the video, it looks like your truck's passenger rear running light has a problem. Cheers!

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Great job but in the meantime my 1995 toyota tacoma truck engine died. Sad. I parked it on my new property so it can be with me another 30 years. Cheers...Gina in Upstate New York USA moving to Portugal/Italy and keeping my place in upstate

[@missolympiabinewski]

Nice! In two years it's going to be the Batmobile---ejection seat, smoke bombs, grappling hook...

[@seanstump8665]

What is that step thing? 2:50 I need one. Found it. Never knew I needed one but definitely do.

[@lynnef3297]

It's a car door step, I found mine on Amazon.

[@diannadarling699]

Might need a port and starboard light…😂

[@joeyramonelookalike]

I'm curious to hear what type of insults your lamp gets on a US highway.

[@MultiKlompen]

7:25 Is the front plexiglas cracked?

[@ftgv1]

No I think its just a reflection

[@jurgens9867]

Zwischen die Dachstreben könntest Du noch elastische Spangen klemmen(?). Dann hängt das Segeltuch nicht durch und wenn es doch mal regnet läuft es es vielleicht nach außen ab.

[@cabe_bedlam]

It's like a firefly!

[@tombrenes2411]

Very practical project I’d aluminum frame base 4 post actuators lift the whole thing Love all the hard work

[@markdmaker3173]

I think it came out absolutely beautiful. Wonderful project, bravo.

[@simonr6793]

Laura, I think that you have turned the truck into a collector's item with all you've done with it, the only thing that you need now is a reversing camera aswell as a front facing camera especially living in the USA as you never know what you're going to come across. As always Laura 💯% 👍 🇬🇧.

[@bulettenmitsauce]

Great built, as always! Thanks for the video! I just wanted to mention that this sail maybe never before touched wood. After a bit of light googling the sail number (7574) hints to a CAL36 boat of Santa Barbara named "Runaway", This type of sailing boat is made out of glassfiber and has a mast made of aluminum. So you could have gotten away with using aluminum for your built and having sailing boat aesthetics nonetheless. Anyway this is just smartassing. So again, thanks for having us entertained!

[@Stefan-pv2kl]

as a song says: it never rains in southern California... and what if it rains?

[@laurakampf]

Then it rains, no big deal

[@raktoda707]

Your smile is contagious,we are smiling over here looking at your trucks new afdition.You certainly know how to bring a dream to reality.!! Get some rest,you probably have housework or cooking waiting for you ? I bet your family will enjoy the truck as much as you and Smudo

[@DoktorApe]

The truck-lamp is cool when you're in/near the city, but if you are out far enough in the desert in the western US leave it off and enjoy the dark sky. (Or alternately add a red light option which won't spoil your dark adapted vision.)

[@NessRivkaBashe]

Very nice! There's not much better then lamps right? I'd fill my whole house with them if I could, but instead I've made them the focus of my work. So at least now I have some space left when they sell.

[@manythingslefttobuild]

The truck lantern looks great Laura, looking forward to seeing what you build next.

[@susansouthern6704]

Laura..please show the injury site..you heal incredibly fast

[@Curleysound]

You could put gas support struts on the hinge side and have it stay open when you lift!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great video. Such a cool idea. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@DanielCook-h6r]

Lightning bug!

[@CWS-h5z]

Hey....at min. 2:50 - that "thing" you used to step up to the roof....is that something you made or something that can be purchased? If it can be bought - where might I find it and what is it called? I am only 5'1" and it would be handy to have so I could reach the roof of my car! Thanks in advance for your answer!

[@lynnef3297]

It is a car door step and I bought one on Amazon. I am also about 5'1" and it is quite helpful.

[@briansavage932]

Looks awesome! And most of all it makes you happy! 🤘

[@pqrstsma2011]

i hope the hand injury from before has healed fully...

[@ForAtanDaOss]

Maybe turn the car cover-thingy into an outdoor shower

[@JoseUrrutia-d5m]

U can put ur jon boat on top an hits the washer wit der hundred 😂

[@baleavitt]

Now you're making me miss LA all over again

[@tomhorsley6566]

Wouldn't it have been easier to just replace a section of the back flap with some clear vinyl where it hangs over the brake light?

[@irgendwieanders1]

looks like the brake light gets covered by the wooden frame...

[@hmudesign]

The sun is up! No Laura just drove up :)

[@dagnolia6004]

"hey now you're an Allstar" 🤣🤣🤣

[@sierkdejongh8984]

With the side rails and the front rail, how is rain going to get off? Don't tell me it never rains over there. Can it get off at the back?

[@laurakampf]

I can flip it open and get rid of the water.

[@ericclone]

8:58 the right tail light is broken (when brakes are not applied).

[@ChristianBehnke]

I came to comment the same thing! 👍🏻

[@RazzFazz-Race]

With light it is now a campervan

[@lekkerdices]

Hi Laura, great camper there! I have a question. Is there any difficulties while driving? I noticed at the end of the video you can't see things happening behind the vehicle, the sail is not see-through. Did you find it hard to drive around?

[@albertqhumperdinck]

The rear flap covering can be rolled up like a curtain and secured with velcro, she mentioned in a previous episode that she wanted to make sure she could maintain visibility through the rear window. I`m sure it was just rolled down for that test drive to show how cool the light effect looks. (And boy does it look cool!)

[@laurakampf]

I am also used to driving with side mirrors only since I had a transporter van before. No biggie

[@AkosLukacs42]

Where did you get that step-hook-thingy? I want one!

[@jokeal3613]

Amazon Car Door Step

[@pileofstuff]

Next upgrade: disco lighting!

[@shannonroysden7908]

I need the little yellow step you used inside the door… I don’t even know how to search for that.

[@shannonroysden7908]

Ok, found it under car door step.

[@jokeal3613]

Amazon Car Door Step

[@ExercisingIngenuity]

Loved seeing your Sailboat-house-car-truck-tent come together! ⛵🏠🚗🛻⛺ Edit: Sailboat-house-car-truck-tent-lamp ⛵🏠🚗🛻⛺,🏮

[@niknoks6387]

Work van looks cool!

[@joseguillermoovazquezherna3465]

Totaly inecesary

[@samgreen7303]

It's cat bus 😮

[@tonyrodriguez4943]

Oh my god you moved to my city hell yeah, AND you made two authentic LA (Mexicans such as my self) moves: Older Tacoma truck, and picking up something someone tossed away.

[@johnruMoz]

You look só happy on the video. Keep that feeling ❤. From Mozambique

[@Dardrum]

WOW

[@egbluesuede1220]

Loved the commercial at the end. I'm talking to a therapist for the first time in a few weeks, as it's been hard to find someone. Up until now....watching you has been my only form of therapy!

[@cariiinen]

Gorgeous! Love this camping fairytale woodworker sailor truck vibe

[@theanita1]

feels like you should have ice cream van music and be selling cocktails or something for grown ups

[@pegpountney1923]

WOWSA to see an idea come to life... Always looking forward to your next video 👍💯💪♥️

[@TiaBaw]

Your enthusiasm is brilliant. I love your creativity, ingenuity, and the obvious joy you bring to your projects. Can the light be dimmed? A beautiful soft glow would be my choice when driving and camping.

[@Kristian_theDane82]

I love the idea, of a house, car, tent, campervan .. all in 1 😄👍 beautiful work, Laura 👍 prima 👍

[@WPGinfo]

That's enough light to make x-rays / röntgen photos... A dimmer might be a nice addition? A nice project though!

[@Thelaumartinussen]

i can remeber as young i was blown away by a Ford Sierra P100. it was an pick up truck made on the Ford Sierra. i looks like the same size as your Toyota. By the way. what is the bigges culture differense while living in America.

[@Mueller3D]

Make sure when you add a third brake light that it meets the proper specifications and isn't must a marker light. It must have a certain brightness at a certain distance, and shouldn't be too directional.

[@ryoungatlmidotnet]

The attachment of the clear acrylic on the front of the frame is Worthy Of Improvement. I can see it's already cracking the acrylic, see 3:35. Those cracks will continue to run and destroy the whole piece. The countersink fasteners you used are putting a stress concentration on the plastic. They can be use if torqued VERY, VERY lightly. The holes should be generously oversized for the shank of the fastener. Better would be round head fasteners, in oversized holes, with a "fender washer" to spread the clamping force, and as lightly torqued as possible. Also put the fastener holes as far away from the edge as you can manage. I'm looking for an online reference for the fabrication tips for acrylic sheet (plexiglass was the original brand name in the US), but I haven't found one yet - my airplane construction and repair references are not online.

[@janelte]

That is a thing of beauty (and practicality): Noguchi's own pick up truck.

[@yvetterobertson2770]

Sailcloth as light filter is a great idea. I'll be moving to a yurt soon and the center dome lets in LOTS of light. Living in the Pacific NW you wouldn't think that was a problem, but mole eyes can only take so much! Will look at various options to filter that light depending on what comes my way.

[@kentmckean6795]

Countersunk screws are a bad idea with Plexiglass. The countersunk screw head puts a lot of pressure on the Plexiglass and will cause cracks/splits in the Plexiglass. You are much better off using pan-head screws. 👍

[@warrenmunn3224]

When you put the lighting in did you put plugs in for the lighting connections, so you can plug/unplug the lights easily so you can disconnect the the lights to remove the canopy easily? Otherwise you could have used the fibreglass canopy and just altered the attachment method to hinge it? Also, it appears you have the hinges on the drivers side of the vehicle which would be painful if loading/unloading in the street due to the canopy hanging over the road while open.

[@SandyCrack69]

When I saw the first image of the canopy lit up , especially when you said you would like to take it camping was that scene from the Austin powers when he went camping :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXyVoIVtaLl6hposi=Kev38TB_nt8sCJYv

[@terenzo50]

Beautiful! If it were my truck, next would be the stereo sound system. Actually, no, the stereo would come first, then the lights...

[@ghostwalker100]

ditch those blue scotch lock things. they are the worst idea known to humankind. you will be chasing a fault forever now. i speak from experience!!

[@sgsax]

Now people will literally be able to see you coming a mile away. 😁 A great addition and lovely way to wrap up this series. On to the next adventure! Thanks for sharing!

[@CIONAODMcGRATH]

I love how organic your "make process" is because it leads to beautiful surprises and your final product emerges naturally from interacting with the materials.

[@alextirrellRI]

Perhaps safer for a person riding a bike at night, but I think you're going to run into trouble with the police if you run that driving at night. California has a lot of regulations on cars/trucks -- moreso than other states.

[@billblecher9215]

Halloween's coming up put you some figures in there and turn that light on you'll have a lot of kids enjoying your Halloween truck

[@profipfuscher3229]

Talkin' 'bout driving safely - Your right taillight is out...

[@zombeat228]

A rope attached to the opening side would prevent the top from opening too wide and also distribute the weight of the top on both sides. Also the would be useful to close the top. Only pulling on it would bring the top down, and since you're on the open side you can "catch it" and lower it softly. Also ropes and sails go well together!

[@exiledreptile1]

You may not want to use the light too much american drivers are easily distracted. Over all looks good though.

[@johnc_]

I don't know how it could be done but spreading the forces from the screws to a larger area should stop the acrylic splitting over time. Maybe like a metal washer holding down a rubber washer or something?

[@MrPrestonmale68]

Never mind your break lights for safety, one of your tail lights is out 😋. Great work though, it emits a beautiful glow. 👌

[@brentpilgrim4692]

As another safe item, for when you have the back cover down. You could install a camera that is set up, not as a reversing camera, but to be a replacement rear view mirror. Anyway love the show ❤😊

[@ADBBuild]

Pro tip: The opposite side of the Leatherman jaws (by the handles) is a crimper. 👍