Our 2022 Northern Lite 8-11EX LE with Wet Bath Truck Camper Tour

[@johnfoster5415]

You crazy Kids.... We loved your video. We are going to now watch a few more of them. You two are so damn funny. We are awaiting our 2024 wetbath. We are "Along for the Ride." J & D

[@adventurerhoades]

We have a wolf creek 840. We love it. Its not to bad on weight. Love the places you can go with a truck camper. How are you liking this so far. Northern lites is beautiful. Id want a generator

[@thegermantravellady-heiker6263]

Congrats to you. you finally got it.

[@maximebeland9089]

Great tour ! Nice camper

[@EBangtson1]

I have been eyeing this exact camper. I have a 2022 Platinum F250 Tremor. With the Tremor package and the 7.3 gasser, it is identical to the F350 Tremor. Only difference is the payload sticker. Thinking of adding the 5k airbags and keeping it on the 35’s. I will be over the payload sticker when set for travel, slightly under dry. Probably should have just ordered the 350 to cover myself with the right sticker even though identical but I was not thinking bed camper when I ordered the truck.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

It is a magic trick to keep these set ups under payload without a DRW. Good luck, counds like a nice truck you have there.

[@homeontheroad018]

Under your middle seat is storage my wife and I have an 8'11 and we love ours just picked up in March. After ordering ours in August and we're overly excited

[@HillbillyandZingers]

We love the hidden storage! We removed the middle seat cushion and wood underlay and left it open since it is just the 2 of us. I stained the natural wood to match so it would blend a bit more.

[@homeontheroad018]

@@HillbillyandZingers oh nice hope you post it. My wife wants to just keep it hidden. We stretch out on it.

[@NorthernLiteTruckCampers]

Thank you for taking the time to film this video! Our team wishes you many happy adventures in your new Northern Lite!

[@truckcamper5751]

Should Have bought a Lance I have a new 2021 Lance 1172 they compensated for the high roof on the Ford pick ups do not need any plywood at all good luck with it safe travels

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Wish they would all compensate for that. Thanks for the info.

[@tdog6033]

You should get rid of that heavy wood box to raise your camper and get some foam board to reduce weight.

[@countrysideworkshop]

That looks cozy, y’all will have a blast in it.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks! We are looking forward to it. And I love calling it cozy instead of small. :)

[@chrishorst6993]

Get dually extension for your front electric jacks. Will clear the tires better

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Good idea!

[@lindaluedeke6425]

What size truck do you recommend. I like the structure of the Northern Lite.

[@downbytheriver501]

Welcome, fellow northern lite camperers. I too do youtube videos and live fulltime in my NL. We have the same footprint, except mine is designed for a long box. Some things to be weary of: the storage box for the generator will leak, the footprint for the bed is not going to fit a queen(short queen will work fine). Condensation will be a constant issue: make sure to lift up the bed every few days when winter camping in cold weather and let it dry out. Any area that is closed off from heat and borders the outside is prone to creating moisture. Make sure to get some kind of fan on the cab over for air circulation. The windows scratch easier than gypsum. These are just some of the things I've found to be a problem so far fulltiming in my NL for the last two years. It's still a great camper, and I'm very pleased with it!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thank you so much for the tips - they are very helpful!

[@downbytheriver501]

@@HillbillyandZingers you're welcome

[@elevate_era]

The nice part about these little truck campers (well, one of the nice things) is that with limited storage space, it encourages losing a lot of dead weight items. I don't care about what other people want to do, but I have always found it strange when people go "camping" and take half of their belongings with them. Again, do what you want.

[@snake10566]

What truck do you have, that the camper wouldn't clear?

[@davidbreen4727]

yup, you got a nice one. the best thing about Northern Lite campers, it's only 2 pieces. top fits on bottom, best security from leaky joints, corners. great campers, and cheaper than a Host campr. lol

[@bryanstaten5585]

The taillights need to be higher so you can mount aluminum storage lockers on the deck.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@UncleJack5224]

Congrats! My wife and I have a Bigfoot truck camper, we love it. Truck campers are so easy. Go just about anywhere. Looking forward for more video’s. RTR

[@HillbillyandZingers]

RTR!

[@chrishorst6993]

I need their largest model. Even with its 6’8” I have to duck in areas as well. But l love these campers

[@glenndahlgren2572]

To stop leaking in the outside storage compartment I installed a self adhesive vinyl gutter above the door.

[@dennisethridge4249]

Can’t wait to boondock Idaho with yall

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Absolutely! We were just told about a must-see place in Idaho. Have you heard of Craters of the Moon?

[@ChangingLanes]

Awesome, guys! Can't wait to meet up on the road and check it out in person. 😊

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks! We are looking forward to running into you guys again soon.

[@elisar8844]

Can’t wait to see your adventures!

[@goinsomewheretogether]

That's gonna take some getting used to. We have a 33 ft class C and had given thought to downsizing, but, realized we couldn't live any smaller. Best wishes on your travels, looking forward to your adventures.

[@AmericaBound]

You seem to be so negative about it right off the bat so I don't know why you bought it... the most important part you skipped over what size batteries do you have and how many. One winter trip and you're going to love it.

[@wildhorsesrvadventures]

Wow... I think that is smaller than the horse trailer w/10ft Living Quarters we used to have. We could do a week in it but that was it. We sold it to get a Class A a couple of years ago. Good Luck!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks! We absolutely love our motorhome and have had the best 6 years in it. It doesn't get any better than it for comfort and space, for sure. We will miss it, but we are hoping to have a bit more off-road fun that the truck camper is going to be able to provide. As for the space inside...only time will tell how we handle that. ;)

[@scallywag6768]

In my humble opinion you chose the right brand of camper. We bought a 2017 10-2 special edition. I believe the ceiling height 6'6". I'm not sure what truck you are loading it on except that it is a short box. I'm very surprised you need a platform for it. These campers are in my opinion the best you can buy in terms of quality. When you think of the stresses endured by truck campers it must be at times equivalent to multiple earthquakes. To me, the clamshell design with only a single seam provides a solid bond. The same technology as a fiberglass boat. Other campers employ the use of aluminum framed wall panels. The aluminum welded joints on these panels have been known to fail. This would be difficult to repair as the panels are insulated with styrofoam. The Northern Lite or Bigfoot, can be repaired if damaged and maintain its structural integrity. By a skilled fibreglass technician the repair should be invisible. My wife and I found the 10-2 Special Edition to be very comfortable accommodation for our months long coast to coast trip across Canada and back. Safe travels, and I will be watching for you on the road.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Agree, we did a lot of research and really felt confident in our purchase of a NL. Thanks for the info.

[@paulhudson8321]

You’ll love the versatility of a go almost anywhere truck camper. I looked at the north lite because they were Canadian built but we ended up with a 2008 Lance 992 because it came with the truck I bought. After experiencing the room with the 2 slide outs I don’t think I’d want a hard side camper. We traded our 992 on a 2022 Lance 1172 and should get delivery sometime this spring. Safe travels. 🇨🇦👍

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Sounds like a nice one! safe travels.

[@johnsolberg7301]

Nice TC. It will be an adventure in a adventure! Can't wait to hear about your travels

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Love that! Adventure is for sure our slogan this year. ;)

[@timscaife9143]

love it!! can't wait to see your adventures in this one!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks for following along! It should be fun. :)

[@cjstrasser]

As former TC owners, you two are going to love the places you can go with this. Being just a few feet longer than your truck alone, we went places that we can no longer go to with our 28' 5th wheel.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks, John. That's what we are hoping for! It will be quite an adjustment in finding the locations vs campgrounds, but we are excited about it all.

[@yamahchopper]

@@HillbillyandZingers have you done any winter camp yet?how Proficient is the heating in the winter

[@horizontraveler3180]

Just watched the Runaway Roses newest vid. I doubt you will have the same surprise about the weight but you could make a video on the same topic of what your new setup weight with the TC. Gives one reason to pause on a large TC with slideouts.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

We are definitely keeping a close eye on the setup and what the truck can handle. Still working out some of the kinks, but we will share once we get the whole thing packed and weighed. Payload was certainly a reason to go with a lighter camper with no slides. The other consideration we had was being able to access everything inside while we were in a parking space without worrying about opening a slide. The space would be nice, but the pros outweighed the cons for us. We will check out the Runaway Roses video - thanks!

[@horizontraveler3180]

Full use with slides 'in' is very useful, part of why I love my R-Pod.

[@glenndahlgren2572]

I have a 2020 8-11 wet bath with the face to face dinette. I love it! I’m not a full timer but I’ll be interested to see how you guys manage! It’s a real advantage being able to fit in small sites in out of the way places. I haul mine on a 2020 F350 with the 7.3 L gas engine. Plenty of power to spare. I had to put down 1.5 inches of plywood under the factory bed mat to clear the cab antennas. Gook luck and have fun with your new camper. I’ll stay tuned!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

We had to put plywood down as well. I really didnt like that, but it was necessary. Safe Travels!

[@amyheflin143]

I just saw you guys on Changing Lanes, so I know you are currently "detoured" to a cargo trailer for your summer travels. I hope you get to use the truck camper because I want to see how it works out in real life. We have a 31 foot Airstream that I love, but wonder how well all that living space is going to work out when we go to Alaska in a couple of years. As for the Joolca hot water sink & shower system, check out the Dome Life channel. Cody and Kellie use the Joolca system daily and love it.

[@journeyinpeace]

Y’all are cracking us up! Front and Back 😂😂Love it and can’t wait to see your new adventures!!!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

After a couple of days of showering and getting dressed in that small bathroom, we may take the mirrors out! It might be best to NOT know what we look like, right? Haha!

[@ontariooutdooradventures2779]

Pull down on that strap to unlock your TV to swing it out... Locks when driving..

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Yep, that did the trick! Thanks.

[@ianandrews5988]

Make sure you get the truck and camper on a scale so your know what you’re dealing with. With over 90% of the weight which will be over 4000lbs on the back axles you might have to do some mods to make it work.

[@ianandrews5988]

Oops 8.11 should end up weighing about 3500lbs wet

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Yeah, we are taking the truck to the scales next week so we can start weighing our options. Thanks for the reminder!

[@Weretherussos]

Congrats you two! Can't wait to see y'all out on the road in your new camper.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Yep! We will coming by to visit y'all for sure! Thanks for all the great advice and inspiration.

[@michaelcunningham2899]

You gots guts! It looks great! There will be an adjustment going from that beautiful coach to the smaller truck camper. It is well designed though. I like what you said “you only live once.” Thanks for the tour.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Glad you liked it! We have done nothing but laugh about how small it is and what a change it will be, but we are so excited for the challenge and new adventures.

[@curtarakawa9727]

Wow! That is a big downsize. I went from a 26'Travel Trailer to a Lance 855s Truck Camper but have at least one slide out. You will for sure miss the room and the storage but will like that you can park any where. Love it! Have another truck camper on order with two slide outs and a dry bath.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Glad to hear you are on your 2nd TC and that you love it. That is encouraging!

[@randyprince9913]

I'm curious as to how you would compare the driving and the ride in the truck camper as compared to the class A? Alot of people mention sway in a truck camper, but the side to side pitching in a big rv when crossing uneven pavement has to be worse? I too am planning on downsizing from a 36ft DP to a truck camper.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

The Truck camper for sure has sway, but I think it is what you get used too. I remember the first drive in the Class A and I thought I was going to flip over, but then realized it was all normal and going forward it all felt normal.

[@AlwaysOnLiberty]

Congratulations on your new tiny RV life. You're going to LOVE the mobility and freedom. You'll learn quickly that 2 people cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Can't wait to see how you two are doing 4 months into it. LOL

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thank you! It will be interesting for sure with the small space, but we are pretty flexible (figuratively...definitely not literally!) and we are committed, so we will see. Looking forward to seeing you guys at Tampa. Maybe you can give us some tips on small living while we are there. :)

[@lindarose2837]

After the initial downsizing pains I have a feeling you are both going to love it for your upcoming return to full timing. :-)

[@HillbillyandZingers]

We think so too! If the downsizing is anything like it was when we moved out of our house, we will eventually just start chunking everything. It gets to a place where you just don't want to deal with it anymore. :)

[@karenfranz7262]

👍

[@SReever]

I wonder just how long this will last......

[@HillbillyandZingers]

We are only planning to be in the camper for this year and will make a decision from there if we want to continue in it or get something a bit bigger. The main reason we got it is to go to Alaska this summer plus we want to do some camping out west where there is a lot of BLM land. After that, who knows? We are pretty confident we can make it a year though. Fingers crossed...

[@BrianAz]

If you folks decide you are too tall or too limited on space, please allow me to come take it off your hands and dispose of it onto the back of my truck!

[@vividhaiku]

So what's the update? I owned a 10-2 ExCdE. Was happy to sell it. So many problems. Terrible insulation. Horrible wiring. Stupid acrylic windows. And that stupid TV release is actually really difficult

[@coolaid6805]

Nice

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks

[@whitontheweb]

Congrats kiddos! You will definitely be able to get into tight spots with that camper! Will be interesting to hear your pros and cons in a year! Come visit us and Wayne & Molly!

[@HillbillyandZingers]

I can't imagine our thoughts after a year. It will be interesting for sure! The challenge of it all and seeing how far we can push ourselves is fun though...for now at least. :)

[@Kathy-yi7xu]

what size truck do i need thanks kathy

[@HillbillyandZingers]

A truck with a payload of probably 4k if you want to play it safe. Dry weight on NL is about 2700. Just my opinion.

[@chonasimpson6487]

How can people afford these? Me and my husband both work our asses off and own our house and paying for bills and food we have barley anything left.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Agree, and can be a bit expensive, but RVing can be done less expensively too.

[@tradmanmike3360]

ONLY ONE CON! THE WINDOW TO THE DRIVERS CAB, SHOULD BE PASS THROUGH FOR SECURITY. THAT WOULD BE A MUST FOR ME. THEY DO SUCH A GREAT JOB ON THIS TRUCK CAMPER AND FUDGE ON THAT VERY IMPORTANT DETAIL. I DON'T GET IT!

[@ognir66]

After taxes these come in at about 100k Brace yourself.

[@bobwaldron420]

I can't imagine us using that even for a weekend. 😄 More power to you.

[@HillbillyandZingers]

Thanks! We are going to need that power to get through it, I'm sure. :)