Parking Lots make Great Workshops | the Reality of Truck Campers

This week, I'm back in the truck camper! Although I'm confronted with one of the realities of truck camper ownership, it was still a fun little trip regardless. I AM itching to get back on the road for a long trip soon though, stay tuned!
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[@dbentley2195]

Actually Johnathan you need to tighten your tie downs a little snugger those things are way too loose for that much weight? The rubber mats are good idea also because you had a flat slick surface (the wood under the camper) so the rubber will help but even with your theory of being bad to tighten them down you need to give them a couple turns because when you pulled on them after reinstalling the camper I can tell you they are too loose. Just a suggestion from experience.👍❤️

[@thenumbertwo2]

I agree, they did look a little too easy to pull down to me. If the tie downs are Fast Guns they should have little rubber o-rings on the threads that are used as tension indicators. Position them flush with the turnbuckle body before attaching them. Once tied down, the rings should end up 1/4 inch lower. This is the ideal amount of tension (about 300 lbs) to keep the camper secure without causing excess wear and tear.

[@veetour]

Here’s a thumbs up for returning your shopping cart at Home Depot.

[@ForeverChanged7]

That's just the reality of truck camping. So happy you caught that. It could have been way different. Seems like a good solution. Beautiful conifers.! Huge! I think I going to try out your menu this week. It looked so good. Loved seeing you out doing what you love and thanks taking me along. I look forward to seeing your vlogs every Sunday. !

[@HF1.0]

Dude always seems to be “in a pickle” 🙄

[@flying911]

You should let your audience know what's going on with your channel. 2.5+ weeks without a peep. Hope you're OK.

[@ronin3377]

Yeah. No updates. Weird.

[@rickyoceans2943]

Yeah almost a month now. What's up?

[@danandtab7463]

I'm relieved that this video does not, in fact, have any sledgehammers in it. ;) I'm learning so much about truck campers from your channel alone. They seem fun but there's so much to be aware of, at the same time. Great to see you cooking again, as usual.

[@j87waldo]

Yeah water damage can be hard to come to terms with ...

[@j87waldo]

I'm trying to get my mate to sell the tent trailer he won't do the repairs needed but it get water damage every time it rains typical male species.... Lol let it rot ....

[@mytinyjourney]

Oh that chicken wasn’t done. I saw raw spots. The recipe does look delicious.

[@Morgan.Bentley]

Glad you got your camper to stop sliding, that could’ve been a nightmare! Once again, living vicariously through your PNW adventures until I can make it out that way. Haha Another good video man, cheers

[@g3mk4y3m]

I don’t know what you paid for this camper but honestly it’s probably worth it for that automatic lifter. You never would have been able to do that with any of your old campers that quickly and easily!

[@Jax4umalta]

Hope you’re doing well buddy haven’t seen you in a while missing your videos.

[@cage-rattler]

Im no expert and actually just got my 1st Truck Camper but it looks to me like your hold downs are almost pulling straight down. If they were on more of an angle pulling your camper forward it would hold into position better. At least getting the front ones to pull towards the front should make a big improvement.

[@charlieg5331]

Couscous originally came from North Africa but in the U.S. it has become an annoying hipster food 😅

[@robinjames2481]

You fast gun tie downs should be a bit tighter, just my opinion as I have mine much tighter than that. Thanks for the videos.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

Your comment about grease in the holding tank is quite smart really..... There are companies that charge people lots of money to clean out their holding tanks from all the grease build up... I prefer cooking outside using portable stoves because of all the grease that can occur from cooking meals.... I also have (2) kitty litter pans that I use for dish washing... I can use the sinks inside my motorhome or use hot water and the kitty litter boxes outside.... I can dispose of the dirty water at the campground and not use the holding tanks at all....

[@elmesraoui1667]

I’m Moroccan the original country of couscous and i hope that no Moroccan mom watches this video for ur safety

[@NYCHFAN]

😂😂😂

[@lorid6544]

I find myself spotting truck campers more on the highways now. I usually shout out, "Hey look it's Jonathan Yench!" But, I have yet to see you! lol Love your videos! (And, whenever I hear a dog barking nonstop I'm reminded of you.)

[@mrussoregon]

As I have said many times, congrats on so many camera set ups, I know you're editing in your head, before the shot, great job.

[@louieroach9091]

I am glad you didn't get salty at the end of the video! Lol

[@timmickles]

You scared us with the “I made a few updates to the camper” 😅

[@Rock-bf2ee]

Good to see you back on the road. Have not watched you in a while.Glad you have a new rig to drive.... looks like you got out of that taco and into a real truck 350... 😆. Everything looks great...camper and truck ....let's see some adventure.... catch and cook.... 😆

[@gailbutler483]

It's amazing how much new hardware or a lick of paint can improve the look of things be it an RV or a home!

[@Arcticfox7]

And some contact paper

[@luvcampinbc]

You need a deezee mat under your wood frame and above. then neither will move. Also your tie downs were too loose. Yes don't over tighten but yours were too loose. We have a 2023 10.2 NL so we do know.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey Johnathan way to go om getting the camper fixed on your truck with the mat and the meal was great

[@JonnyDIY]

Should probably still tighten tie downs a bit if moving that much. Get a mesh grease screen, helps a bit when frying. And 😂 the outtake too funny that's what you get for lieing about people asking about the salt container. Have a good week bud 💕🤙

[@JonnyDIY]

4:50 holy smokes yeah they're a bit too loose. I'd go by local rv shop and have them show you proper tightness

[@ThinkHEAVEN-YouTube]

I could live in that thing 365 days a year - no matter how 🔥 hot or cold 🥶 it got - and NEVER feel as though I needed to be in anything bigger. THAT'S HOW MUCH - I dig the thing😊!

[@theathjr]

Honestly I’d stop by an RV dealership/repair shop and have them inspect your tie downs. That thing should not slide at all with or without rubber mats.

[@pam9981]

Have you ever thought about writing a cookbook?

[@kathynichols6602]

Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream 😊

[@Dimbochan]

Seems like your new camper and truck set up are working out well for you + I enjoy your adventures.

[@davidrice6989]

Hope everything ok with u an everyone Dude!

[@cooltrkin]

Just a little boiled egg in that dish would have been great.

[@belle_thegoldiegirl]

“Ion” know but grippy mats aren’t the safe solution…

[@TheSkeetergirl]

Two things; First, I think the new lighting makes your interior look pleasant. Second, pink salt. Get rid of that bitter white salt. You can get more than enough iodine in your iceberg lettuce. Thank you Jonathan. We enjoyed this.😊

[@colleendaniels6409]

I can tell you from experience, your tiedowns are too loose. You shouldn't need that rubber mat, but it's not a bad idea. You should take it to an RV shop and have them show you how tight to make them. I still have to give you kudos for trying everything out on your own. Those are some really beautiful spots that you found!

[@Dimbochan]

Maybe there is a trick to how to set up the tie downs? RV dealer consult sounds like good idea?

[@Elflopadoor]

Definitely tighten the tie downs. They should be tight enough that your camper isn't sliding.thats what they are designed for 😊

[@SinCityVillain]

The thing i'm reminded of constantly as i watch your videos is that you clearly follow Zombieland Rule 32: Enjoy the little things Ride on, Sir

[@AndyOnTheMountain]

Nice work. I just had my camper off the bed today and was thinking about that too. I have a rubber bed liner then some 2x4’s and 2 sheets of 3/4” wood screwed together. So far it works.. been this way for a few months now. I was thinking it could be nice to make some kind of slide out drawer underneath…Home Depot parking lots make great workshops and auto part store parking lots making a nice shop to work on the truck. Always nice to find that shade tho. Also I’m jealous of those electric jacks.

[@wevinku]

pack a chainsaw with you for the fallen trees! if logs are too big, you could install a winch to move them

[@jacarajc]

those forklift straps looked wayyyyyyyy too loose. they didn't look like they had 10lbs of tension let alone a couple hundred. hope you tightened them up off camera. there supposed to be consistently pulling the camper towards the bed. at least 275lbs (recommended about 300lbs) of tension per tie down.

[@heavencantwait1218]

I agree, I’ve seen much better quality on other channels , those just don’t have it .

[@moricey4776]

🇺🇸👍🏻☕️. 😬. 🍜 Your silver hardware reminds me of the Contemporary look, a clean look. Modern. Your chicken dish looks perfect. 🥂

[@williamwatson3567]

A Better " Material " would have been , a Real Truck Bed Rubber Mat.a lot of Good Used ones can be Found on the Typical " for sale " apps. And at a reasonable Price... I left My Mat in My Truck Bed ,Whe I Slid My Lance 835 in Place...and it Remains Stable. It actually was not well thought out ...But it Has Worked Great...!! I Hope this Helps Others .. BillinL.A. 01/14/24.

[@1jackvalley580]

If there is raw spots on chicken, please cook slower at a lower temperature for a longer time.

[@simonagree4070]

Anybody could learn to cook like a stud by watching you -- clean and simple.

[@manyowefew1]

You might need a thicker, more cushiony mat. In 3.5 years of off roading a heavy camper, I have had to fix broken aluminum framing on the bottom of the camper twice. Not an easy fix because you risk your holding tanks falling out the bottom. A thick heavy mat that evenly distributes the camper weight in the truck bed seems to be the fix.

[@lovinglife4962]

🙋🏽‍♀️J~Mann great to see you 👍🏽and as always great video and food 😋😋☕️😋Soooooo beautiful outside ✌🏽

[@seanoleary1979]

I've been truck camping for many many years now - I have a Lance Squire on my SRW F250HD with a Powerstroke Diesel. To me, it looks like you have a few things going on. 1) Your camper looks too high, and 2) Your front tie downs aren't angled forward far enough to provide the necessary force to hold the camper up against the front of the bed or the block you may have in between the front of the bed and the camper. Try using a 1/2" or a 1" 'horse stall mat' from Tractor Supply Company. Many many truck camper folks I know use one. That and the more acute angle of the front tie down keeps my camper planted no matter what! If you need a pic of what I'm talking about I'll email you a pic of my front tie down

[@curtisgettemy989]

More Tessa!!

[@gaylefontaine4833]

Your chicken was still raw in the middle.

[@HYNKZL]

Angry Orchard is great. Not sure what you are talking about. Especially mixed with Fireball Whiskey.

[@rollie3383]

Those back tie downs should be angled towards the front and in towards the truck more and should be the tighter ones to keep the camper from swaying and shifting and the front tie downs should be firm enough to hold it in place.

[@paulg492]

Horse stall mats are the preferred padding under a slide in bed style camper.

[@markalbiar6151]

Try sauteed mushrooms with it next time, instead of the corn.

[@GTC1967]

Couscous is pasta, made from semolina flour, not grain. Like quinoa, it's a dietary staple for families living in some of the poorest regions of Africa. Sadly, both of those survival foods have become more and more expensive and largely unaffordable in those places where it was depended on due to nutbag individuals who think it's trendy and gourmet. People in Africa don't eat couscous or quinoa because it's good anymore than they eat insects because they're good, they eat them out of necessity and to stay alive. Also, tighten up your tie downs before your damned camper flies off your truck and takes out some innocent motorist on their way home from work.

[@145woody]

You should look up who Marion Barry is. I live in Maryland and work in DC. He use to be the Mayor of DC. He had a very interesting time in office. I can’t think of any elected official that had a more turbulent time in office.

[@ericd1084]

I like your music today. It like a cross between Napoleon Dynamite and Garden State. 😂

[@carlabaker7965]

That dish you made looks delish, going to have to make it sometime and believe it or not, couscous is a form of pasta.

[@felixlinan8560]

Food looks great and the interior of the camper and lighting make it look vintage and more of a old school home feel to it. Love your content so keep doing what your doing Brotha. 👍💯🙏

[@treymack1874]

Thanks for always inspiring me to work towards getting to camp with a similar set up. ❤

[@Doublejj55]

Your held down by to many dumb rules and safety things just chill and go whatever happens happens

[@jonathanemocling3826]

Go back to simplicity. “Camper Shell” all the way, in the adventure that you go on to.

[@rose2525bud]

What a fun video! Very informative and the food looked amazing! Your camper looks so cozy no weird lighting on my end anyway! Ty you 🏔️🏕️⛰️

[@mommaboy6218]

I will try out this chicken and grain… looks great!

[@davidbaron6647]

Damn always some thing Jonathan, should the metal tie downs stop it from moving? I don't know ??? okay u answered about tie down. New hard ware is a great upgrade Damn Yummy food, I dont like the 2500k 3500k warm light. lol I like the 5000k day light bulbs lol. Smart to wipe down first

[@lawrenceforman6999]

You cook well. You drive well. Home Depot allow you to park anywhere in the country. But I believe they won’t let you to stay overnight. Cool adventure! 😊

[@jimutermark7227]

Another great adventure - just not the adventure you were planning on. Guess that keeps things interesting! Glad you found a fix for the sliding. The rubber mats are a good idea. Any concern with moisture building up between the camper, the mats and the wood base? Over time, that might be an issue. I'm glad, too, that you didn't let the sliding issue sidetrack you from getting out in the woods. Probably my favorite moment was when you first get up and pop out the roof hatch. That view was amazing! Gotta say, loved the dish you cooked up. Made me wonder, where do you get your recipes? I'm definitely going to try that one! Last, but not least - loved the outtake at the end with your salt container. That was fun and I'm glad you included it. It is good that you can laugh in the midst of a frustrating moment. Here's to more adventures!

[@staroceans8677]

I enjoy your videos and I love your cooking. I think the only additions I would do is the colored lights you've done before in your campers, and I like the warmer white lights, they're less harsh. You also have a lot of blank wall to the left of the stove that would be great for spices, cooking utensils, or maybe even hanging pots, and that would be kind of cool. 😊 But other than that, you have a really nice camper, and not much has to be done to it.

[@markthehunter32]

All of the plumbers I have run into in my life that wore suspenders wore them to lose. I could still see the plumbers crack.

[@horsenaround2000]

I haven’t seen your post lately, you okay??? Blink twice if you are…

[@deniceflores4458]

Hey Jonathan, where are you?? I miss your videos. I hope you're well.

[@riversgahnahn1727]

Camper tie down locations should always be considered.. they need to be connected at an angle not straight up and down. They should optimally be in between the truck mounts but outside the mounts is ok too.. again not directly up and down

[@sailingeden9866]

You need to carry a good Silky saw and a shovel. Have you ever thought about getting a drone, and do a little drone recon?

[@catc6188]

Love your recipes. I can watch your videos again but would you consider listing some of them? Thanks!

[@paulg492]

You always camp in the most amazing gravel parking lots.

[@justlookin3]

You make great stories and videos. And the editing is superlative. Thanks for sharing your adventures and advertising fiasco.

[@dglenn247]

Couscous is great, it is the most basic form of pasta. Requires only minutes to cook.

[@harlanmclain1719]

Guy u need to tighten it down & if ur going to try to fix things you need to start asking about how to do stuff so you stop shacking out all ur stuff don't hurt to ask some questions good luck ur really going to need it

[@lisabritt4284]

Thanks for sharing, food looks delicious as usual…couscous is just pasta unfortunately.

[@aj2281ca]

San Diego has a handful of really good Craft Cider Breweries 🥂

[@robertmcdonald9280]

I'm glad you did not start ripping it apart. It's just sliding around. Get some good tie downs. 2 pull to front. 2 pull to the back.

[@toddramsay977]

That chicken thighs looked cold when you put it in the pan. Did you see how it seized up and tightened?

[@MrToyFrog]

Those tie down bar are WAY too loose, you should not have that much movement in them.

[@Scott-f7g]

I miss watching your content. I must catch up. Lol

[@derricksmith5547]

Seems like that ford has been more dependable than your Toyotas

[@bobpeck8013]

Duct tape, fixes everything. 👍👍😂

[@j87waldo]

You could watch by solar candle light and I'd be ok with it

[@CMC61]

I just loved the satisfied look on your face after trying a bite of your chicken. So cool ! Oh by the way you can win them all ! Just try harder !

[@harlanmclain1719]

And ur wrong on this deal its suppose to be tied down wow guy ur going to loose that thing & its not a race truck you mite not take sharp turns its not to do high speeds in

[@milonetzler67]

As you look at the video with ur truck driving down the gravel road in between the trees you can see ur truck and ur camper move against each other instead of with each other. Again, tighten them up another turn or too. Trust me, I sell and install these at my shop.

[@davidzimmer2694]

Camper looks awesome. Great color/pattern choice.

[@barbkugler7568]

Love your new cabinet hardware ! It looks terrific.

[@1994Ray]

Hi Jonathan I have an idea for you to think on !!! Your tie down clamps have two extra ones to go from the rear top bracket to the front bottom bracket on a diagonal as that will stop the movement?

[@jasonoconnell3557]

Do you carry a chainsaw with you to get through the fallen trees?

[@michaelknox9349]

Where are you ?

[@wickedsin6225]

You definitely want that thing secure as tight as you can get it!

[@JL-dj5ek]

chef jon did it again. delicious tasty dish. 🥣🥗

[@Arcticfox7]

Rubber mats are a temporary solution, they will start sliding around in rain

[@veeemit9719]

You popping out the top harkens back to the good old slumber queen days😊

[@adamainsworth8390]

Also you can add a rachet strap crossing in the front in truck bed from side to side

[@sarayuki8540]

Where did you get that spatula with the rubber on the side?

[@dougdekuiper3194]

Craft hard cider is popular in MI.

[@tested123]

fire ban? can you still fire up a dube?

[@NYCHFAN]

In the camper he could. 😊