New Truck Camper! (Cirrus 620)

[@gabrielgriffin9230]

thanks for sharing .. great looking set up and the ease of parking will be a joy without a 5thwheel on your ass when your traveling.. small towns and tight gas stations will be a breeze to get in and out of now... wish you safe travels in your new rig

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Yes Sir! My goal with downsizing to a Truck Camper is all about maneuverability. Thanks!

[@mikebagg9155]

Tom's in Mesa are not pros when it comes to the 620. We had several things on our 620 (toilet, camera, reading light, fridge latch) that they couldn't fix, but after reading and research I was able to fix on my own. They also told me my Tundra was perfect for this camper. The camper dry exceeded the Tundra payload. My fault? Perhaps. I traded the Tundra in for an F250 with 3200 lbs payload. Love my 620. Wife wants an enclosed wet bath toilet shower system. With the 620, you really need to ne comfortable with your camping buddy when it comes to that toilet at 3 in the morning LOL. Why the blocks under your camper? It's so high above your cab. Get a horse mat at Tractor Supply and call it a day. Also, tha Alde water heater should be off overnight when you dry camp or it will drain your battery. Keep the heater on if it's cold out, but turn that water heater off bro. Oh, you can use a shortened garden hose with that Nautilus and flip the levers to "sanitize" and it will suck fresh water up from a bucket to fill your tank. It may take a couple of tries before it primes the suck. Regarding generators, a nice quiet 2500 Westinghouse meets my needs. Be sure to only run one high watt item at a time (eg AC, microwave, coffee pot, etc.) . Last thing. You're right about the mattress. But keep the froley springs. They limit condensation under there. Get a 2 inch memory foam topper for that mattress and you'll be very pleased.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thank you so much for the tips! Yeah, Toms Camperland did drop the ball on several things with me. Like you, I was able to fix most of them on my own. I did build a platform for the camper. The reason for that is so I can access the ratchet straps more easily, and it allows me to store stuff in between the camper and the walls of the truck bed. Check out my video with the platform. I’m going to be heading out here for a trip next week and will provide more updates. Stay tuned…

[@kevinaldridge4878]

Nice setup .... keep the frolli for a moisture barrier

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks! I ordered a memory foam mattress. I will give that a whirl with the Frolli system and see how it works.

[@FloridaKeysPirate]

Love this ! I'm tired of towing a 44' toy hauler. Looks great. I like that you can close the tailgate.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thank you! Yes, it is a big relief. It is an adjustment, but I think it’s worth it. Take care!

[@larsthorwald3338]

This video is great! ...exactly the sort of discussion I was looking for. Planning to retire next year, and I'm looking at truck campers and small towables, leaning toward the former. Your setup is beautiful! Thanks. 👍

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thank you so much! Check out my other videos for updates with the camper. I had to build a custom platform to raise it a bit, so I could access the ratchet straps. Congrats with retiring! I still have a ways to go. Take care.

[@brandonv4900]

Bought the 2022 cirrus 620 to take with us down the Alcan from Alaska to Oregon. So nice at the end of the day to pull over and have your camp ready. 2020 gmc HD 2500 no problems with weight. Have goalzero yeti as my generator, keep it back seat under custom platform. Put a soft start on the AC and can run it off GZ for 4 hours b4 needed to hook up to solar to recharge. Toilet is a life saver and build a shower station out of pvc pipe and curtain, easy up and down for storage. Great camper thanks for sharing.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks for sharing your setup. I recently bought a BLUETTI power station. I'm going to use it to charge my batteries at night so I can run the heater. I would love to see a picture of your shower setup. Take care!

[@dougw9224]

Nice color on the camper. With 2 batteries you should be able to go days before you get low power. We have the one battery and in the morning we are only down 40% and the sun will recharge that. Also be mindful of what you store next to the camper between the truck and camper. We have left a couple of good marks in the camper. Other then a few things mostly not having a shower we really like ours. Have fun

[@MrLoadedweapon]

I'm in the same situation with my one ton F350, love the Northern Lite but the price is way up there. Looks good and I like the set up thank you for sharing.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

I will probably look into getting a Northern Lite in a couple of years. I hope by then they come out with a 700 series truck camper. Take care.

[@mikemccabe7124]

nice setup.. and luna lake is a nice place to unwind if you lookin for another good spot I'd recommend big lake area bigger trees more shade and the views are stunning also reservation lake you'll get cooler temps from the shade its really shaded from the big huge trees and big lake has a little store.. your just a lil down the road from me I'm on rainbow lake in lakeside.. sleep number makes a RV size mattress its so like and can't get bed bugs or anything like that also super light weight I mean ur wife could move it around and u'll get dual zone adjustability so u can be one number and she can be another they come with like a 20+ year guarentee/warranty a well worth upgrade no box spring needed

[@mikemccabe7124]

Big Lake is pretty much west of where you at on forest roads but they've paved it from the sunrise lake and ski road turn off to big lake I think it's paved also from Greer to big lake and reservation lake is just west of big lake in same area.. the Honda trail 125 or CT125 is made for front or rear of rv's since the 60's and the new model is fuel injected so it'll auto adjust the air fuel mix as u change elevations so you never have to worry also killer mpg's & also alot of upgrades available like a locking spare side mount gas tank to a 2nd seat pad for rear rack so u can haul a passenger

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks for the tips. I grew up in southeast AZ, so we were in the White Mountains a lot. That whole are is beautiful. Take care!

[@Thriftygranny]

Get a foam topper for mattress.

[@paulhudson8321]

They are a nice looking camper. I like the skylight window. It’s too small for me. We bought a 2022 Lance 1172. 2 slides. Weighs more than 5000 lbs. my gmc 3500 handles it ok. We have a 3 way fridge. On 12volt it draws a lot of power. I like the new acrylic windows. They open way out for ventilation. Must be your plug set up for your running lights. Mine just plugs in. Lights work ok. Rear lights come up when you go into reverse.

[@MrPoseidonSays]

Bottom piece of mattress is awesome!!! Keeps mold out and humidity out!!! Just add a topper or just up grade your mattress to be thicker, than looks like a 3 inch mattress you have on it now.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

I bought a 5" memory foam mattress and it works great. The only part that sucks is tucking the sheets under the mattress because they get caught in the Froli system.

[@1984bmartin]

Had a similar running light issue with my 2021 2500 and my Scout Olympic. In my case, connecting the camper caused my turn signal blinkers to hyper flash. The solution for me was to buy a device that plugs into the camper and then I plug the 7 pin cable into it. I think it adds some resistance to the light circuit like you would do when replacing halogen turn signal bulbs with LED bulbs. Works well so far.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks for the tips! Can you please provide a link of the device that fix your problem?

[@1984bmartin]

In my Scout Olympic, I also hated the mattress as I am also a side sleeper. We added the Froli system that did help. Finally I had to add a 2 inch memory foam topper. Its ok but not great. I still wake up at night to roll around when my shoulder hurts. I think the best solution is to buy a custom high quality mattress. Very pricey. I would keep the Froli system as it allows air to circulate under the matteress to reduce condensation and the potential for mold growth.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

I bought a 3” memory foam mattress from Amazon. I’m looking forward to trying it out soon. Stay tuned for more updates coming…

[@TheWookie_USN]

Great vid and I hope over time that you still like it. However, I personally wouldn’t rely on the bed tied downs for that.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thank you! Check out my other videos for some updates.

[@norootstroop]

Wow, nice camper! It’s our dream to downsize one day, right now it’s kinda impossible with 3 dogs 😅 We’re heading to Arizona next month do will follow along your channel for tips on places like that!

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks! It can be a double edge sword when you downsize, but I think it’s worth it. Take care.

[@RutherfordTony]

I hope it gets better. That's a lot of issues for it to be new. I would take it back and tell the dealer to fix the issues otherwise your going to become more unhappy as it goes. Safe travels.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Yes Sir. I got the extended warranty, so I am covered for 6 years. Most of it, I will probably repair myself. Take care.

[@kennybyrd770]

These manufacturers produce good looking junk quality. Looked at a 22 620 new on the lot. Opened upper cabinet and the side glue on covering g feel to the floor. Stopped looking and left it.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

@@kennybyrd770 You're absolutely spot on with this! Until I can afford a Northern Lite or Northwood camper, I am stuck with this one. Those are the only two manufactures in North America that build quality units.

[@DJ_Murda]

I use the Honda 3200 inverter generator and it powers the whole unit up plus AC on max no problem for my 620

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Nice! Do you have the new one? That's the one I want to get.

[@DJ_Murda]

yes the new inverter model. I also ordered the accessory tank kit to allow it to run 24hrs on one fill. without it run time is around 4-6 hrs@@Brian.A.Simmons

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

@@DJ_Murda Nice! Great idea.

[@daveleclair9201]

I bought one this summer. I was dis-pointed. The batterys go dead after 2 days and dont charge unless on shore power. That is just running fridge. It draws 3 amp, just do the math and maybe 30% for loss to battery. I have 2 battery. They are suppose to be agm but thy gave me glass pack.Door to propane leaked damage beginning. They mickey moused the door seal . At present it is not leaking. I am not happy.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Sorry to hear about the problems you had. I fixed most of them on my own. I am going to order a Power Station to supplement my battery capacity. Yes, the fridge does draw a high amount of amps. I’m going to be heading out again in October and will be trying out the Power Station to run my heater all night. Stay tuned for that video.

[@flyingmulerider7166]

Sweet rig - I just bought a used 2018 Northern Lite about 6 months ago and love it!

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks! My next one will probably be a Northern Lite. I hope they come out with a 700 series in the future or bring back the 610.

[@Steve0foru]

Beautiful truck and camper but it just looks funky too me like it doesn't really fit correctly lots of wasted space on the sides it seems to make room for those tie downs looks super toppy too. Too me just looks like it doesn't fit at all. I get it though cost etc. if your cool with it that's all that matters. Cool video.

[@mixflip]

Nice camper setup. Does it have to have that big gap at the bed and the camper sides?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Hey buddy, not sure what you mean? I love your your channel by the way!

[@mixflip]

@@Brian.A.Simmons thanks. I guess what I mean is, can the camper sit a smidge lower in the bed?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

@@mixflip Yes Sir, it can. The platform is mainly to access the ratchet straps more easily. This an older video. See this video for this for the platform details that I built. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWKlpJmsd8tpiJY I built the platform higher to be able to place things between the camper and the walls of the truck more easily.

[@Dagger-Moose]

Nevermind. You covered it.

[@siemprefeliz1]

The cord running to the grey tank. The receptacle is that standard on the truck? It looks like the receptacle that I use when connecting my horse trailer lights and brakes.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks for the tip! I just got it back from the dealer and they said it needed a software update for BCM. This makes sense, based on what the truck camper dealer had mentioned. My interface was not detecting a trailer. I have yet to try it though, as the camper is off my truck. Stay tuned...

[@stephenackerman7761]

Great tour and did you have to do any mods to the truck to accommodate the camper? Any changes to tires or suspension needed or were you good to go as is

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Greetings, I didn’t have to do anything to my truck. That is one of the main reasons why I got a smaller camper. This is my first video with the camper. Feel free to check out my other videos to see the upgrades I did to the camper and the platform I built. Take care.

[@stephenackerman7761]

@@Brian.A.Simmonsgreat!

[@Trunkmonk-lp5pk]

May i ask you to share your math, what is exactly the length and width of the outside of the slide in body on the 620, and considering i dont have a GM vehicle, what is the bed length on your truck as a comparison for the extra few inches it seems to give your for storage as well?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Give me some time get this information to you. I crashed on my motorcycle today and I’m having trouble walking.

[@CampoutWithMe]

Hi, what size truck bed do you have to allow closing the tailgate?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

6’9”. It’s in between a short bed and long bed.

[@rustyneal8259]

I had a problem with getting error message about trailer not found. My error was caused by insufficient grounding wire connection. Just a thought.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thanks for the tips! Do you know where the bad ground was?

[@rustyneal8259]

​@@Brian.A.SimmonsWith my situation, the grounding problem was at the trailer frame connection. Yours might be the plug to the camper connection.

[@ogaddcb]

What is your height with the camper in the bed? Whatis the platform under the bed of the truck right in front of the rear wheels?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Not sure about the height. I will need to measure it. The platform under the camper is to raise the camper up to allow me access to the ratchet straps.

[@brandonjanosik]

Can you remove the jacks for travel?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Yes Sir, you sure can. They are mounted to the frame with bolts and slots for removal.

[@ag1382]

Does camper need to be blocked up with wood?

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

It depends on your truck bed. My truck bed side walls are quite tall and I cannot access the ratchet straps unless the camper is lifted about 3”. I am currently in the process of building a stronger, more stable platform. Stay tuned…

[@NelsonsRetreat]

It’s so small for that truck, why not a 820

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Multiple reasons: 1) Payload. Will be over payload wet with the 820. 2) Need airbags for the 820. 3) Can't close tailgate. 4) Camera's won't work with tailgate removed.

[@youngblood2]

Azdel is the material for the skin of your camper. Azdel is so so much better than Luan, because Luan delaminates, with age and use and Azdel does not.

[@Brian.A.Simmons]

Thank you for the clarification! I welcome all tips and advice.

[@patshively6094]

Pain in the ARS pulling off your hitch every time you want to open your tail gate step. NO THANKS.