The home built foamy truck camper is COMPLETE! (How much did it weigh?) Ep. 18

[@lawrencepatricio5776]

Wow! 440lbs? So basically no need for jacks to slide in and slide out of the truck. Just invite 4 of your big buddies and ask them to lift it for you. Just give them beers afterwards. 😜

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@Lawrence Patricio I am using manual jacks, but I like your idea better!

[@andrewcheshire244]

440 pounds is 198kg (for everyone else in the world outside USA). Epic.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks Andrew. Sometimes I do forget our metric system.

[@sloppyfloppy79]

Most slide ins weigh over 1,000 for the smallest. Outstanding! I'm building mine just like this! My question is how do I make a cab-over bed to support my skinny 150 pound butt?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@sloppyfloppy79 Thanx! I am not sure about an over cab design but I would consider box joints and several layers of 1408 at right angles.

[@felixcat9318]

Your compact Travel Cabin is really lovely, with a stylish, modern, professional appearance! The weight is nothing short of outstanding, and unequalled, that's quite an achievement that merits respect. I find your compact Travel Cabin to be elegantly simple and simply elegant...

[@Terry_1111]

You did a fantastic job on your build! Amazing finish on the paint, too!

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks Terry!

[@paulbingo1551]

Looks awesome! Has this been tested on the highway yet?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

It has!! Performed outstanding! New video coming with details on performance and costs.

[@paulbingo1551]

@@GeorgiaAstronomyAwesome. I can't wait to see it

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

Great job just one question I had was on the air conditioner how did you address any condensation drainage?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@Xploring_The_Outdoors Thanks! That particular unit does not have a drain. The design slings the condensation up over the coil and blows out exhaust.

[@Tibiansgarage]

I have that stove, and I’ve used it a lot. I can confirm that it actually works super well

[@mikeferrel7225]

Would be a good idea to install some red lights on a currect so you can see better outside

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@mikeferrel7225 thanks Mike. We usually use red head lamps while in the field to keep light as minimal as possible.

[@ahodamahingan1698]

Gotta say really nice job!Thanks for sharing and especially build details that will really help anyone else on their build.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@ahoda Mahingan Thank you! You can follow the next project @ Georgia Builds One KZbin channel.

[@crippledbeast_U-toob]

Great build!

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks!

[@davidbezayiff1566]

Just did a Deni... binged the episodes. First, thank you! Just an outstanding job. Like you, I struggled to find a "manufactured" solution for my 2014, F-150, 5'-6" bed, and yeah, I cannot bring myself to justify dropping the dough to accommodate the high cost for a commercially built insulated cab-over camper: Especially for my very single purposed, inexpensive, overnight fishing excursions. I do not need all the latest, greatest engineering, and creature comforts for my fishing trips. However, I do want some comfort from the dynamics of seasonal weather and when first saw your DIY build, I instantly thought "PERFECT!" During and after binging twice though all 18 episodes I continue to ponder some type of cantilevered "cab-over" portion that would extend the interior front to back distance so I can ceiling store my one piece rods with reels and enough strength to support the weight of a bed utilizing the space as the sleeping quarters. Perhaps a bit more fiberglass and patterning to increase strength? Or insetting some sort aluminum frame into the foam?🤔 Anyway, although I am awaiting your video on cost - total, breakdown, etc., I am confident the cost of your build is dramatically less than a commercially manufactured build. Circling back to increasing interior length for space and structural support for the weight of a sleeping adult, I am certain there is solution to my question for extending the cab-over portion that will also still provide plenty of payload weight capacity to spare. When I come up with a cost effective yet sturdy enough design I will be embarking on build inspired by your build. Again, thank good sir.👏

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Hi David! Thanks for watching and the kind words. I, too, would like to explore a cab-over-bed and just might in the future. I've thought about several ways to do this including an internal frame covered with 1" foam. I had a couple of designs originally but elected for something simpler on the first go round. The cost video was published on my other KZbin channel. Georgia Builds One on YT. I also started a new project there as well on a bass boat. Thank you for watching!

[@rickdeweese8445]

Great series. How did the star observations go from the inside of the camper?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@rickdeweese It went well. Once I got set up, I relaxed in the camper monitoring it from the TV!

[@RichardTorresOfficial]

Question, if you build a foamy truck camper with a true cabover that held a bed facing west and east. Similar to an old Bigfoot 6-11 design. Would that support the weight for two adults?

[@VdubSPAZ]

I really like the idea of how you build it as for the floor that is where you get all of your spare hit storage make a false floor that you can lift up carpet it with that indoor outdoor carpet and boom one and done

[@chris94513]

I had this idea a while back. After looking into a bit I saw videos showing that fiber glass resin gets warm when curing and melts the foam. I’m assuming the brand of fiberglass resin does not have that problem?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@PRIME KIND It will melt the foam if doing a deep pour. Of course it will melt plastic containers if there is a lot in the container. However, laying it up with just wetting out the cloth, it did fine.

[@samuelfox8126]

They're talking about vinylester or polyester resin, which will disintegrate xps foam. Epoxy resin will not do this.

[@adrenalinejunkeee45]

Nice work! What was your total cost to build?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thank you! There is a video right after this one with cost breakdown.

[@douglasmatthews4237]

Would like to see lisr of materials with sources. I am building a 18X36' house boat on pontoons.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Most materials came from Home Depot and Amazon

[@leod7824]

Holy Heck !!!! wow that's amazing 440 Frigin A !! so impressed that's amazing

[@maird1]

That's about what I suspected for weight. My foam teardrop without the trailer weighs about 450 but it has aluminum skin.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@maird1 would love to see it!

[@maird1]

@@GeorgiaAstronomy not sure how to send you a pic.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@@maird1 You can email. [e-mail]

[@wkw4095]

440 pounds!!! WOW! that is awesome!

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@wkw4095 Thank you!

[@Wreklessink]

duuuuude this is incredible!! just came across foam construction today and your videos came up and woooow great addition to the "youtube encyclopedia" ,love that by the way. superb sir , 400 pounds! live long and prosper dude

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@Wreklessink Thank you! New series coming soon for turning cargo trailer into camper.

[@benc7102]

Well done CJ Looks awesome mate

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks Ben!

[@northernredneck9997]

Maybe I missed it but how did you support the "wings" and over cab area to bear weight?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

I did the notch method and then reinforced the corners with several layers of fiberglass. the bottoms of the wings had 5mm plywood on the outside, underneath as well.

[@omarrobles1108]

Great job on the build...so how much did it cost to build ?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Hi Omar and thank you! The follow up video was uploaded to my other channel. See Georgia Builds One here on KZbin.

[@richcherwalk6349]

Great job! I skimmed through the videos but I believe if you lined the inside of the camper with plywood and a layer or two of fiber glass as opposed to outside it would have greater tensile strength and shear resistance, you still need to fiberglass a couple layers on outside for dent and scratch protection and waterproofing but don't need plywood on outside. Doing it this way would also protect the plywood from any water intrusion. I'm no expert but I've watched many boat building videos.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks for the tips! We learn as we try!

[@daryll3317]

I saw a similar video and they tried to fiberglass the foam walls. The fiberglass almost completely ate through the foam.

[@rogergregory5981]

Only just seen your build, you have done a great job very strong and light loads better than the commercially available Campers Really like the look of it

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@rogergregory5981 Thank you!

[@ljprep6250]

It really came together. Q: Wouldn't it seem safer to have the gray water jug on the bottom, so it could never possibly leak into the fresh water jug?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@ljprep6250 It honestly never occurred to me, but you would be correct.

[@Chrisfrom_Dallas]

Really want to know about the insulation value of your build. Living in Texas where if you don't integrate cooling into the build then you're a mummy in 3 days.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Chris, it has a R-10 value.

[@noellwilson1273]

I’m wondering in the opposite direction. If you built out of, say, 1” foam, would it be the end of the world situation? Or would it be a bit cheaper, a bit lighter, a bit hotter or colder, etc.?

[@richcherwalk6349]

​@@noellwilson1273 if you go down to 1inch foam probably better to use a higher density weight foam like pvc, boats are built with pvc foam. Obviously it would have less insulation value and pvc is a lot more money. Consider the thicker foam saves you in how many layers of fiberglass you need too.

[@peacefulscrimp5183]

Amazing project 👍

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@peacefulscrimp5183 Thank you!

[@stubnannie]

Just discovered your page. Thanks for the videos. Pardon my ignorance, why would you get sued?

[@gerlandkent6377]

[I, wanted to build a slide in trk camper like you just built but I just don't have the time because of my long hour job that I work so I went out to the rv dealership and bought a good used 2003 Jayco legacy 40ft tandem AXLE with 4 slide outs 5th wheel rv but pulling that long 40ft long rv up and down the hwy is a big task and lots of skills I had to also buy a chevy duelly trk with a 5th wheel bed hitch I, only took it out on the hwy one time to go camping now it sets in the back yard. again, I have enjoyed you're videos on building you're dying slide in trk camper it looks great]

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@gerlandkent6377 Thank you! Pretty impressive 5th wheel you have. Definitely should get it out more!

[@DaveInCanada081]

Simple and light. I love love love👍

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jack-ne8vm]

I asked Gemini "In Georgia Astronomy "Building a foamy truck camper" youtube videos where does he show how the camper will be attached to the pickup bed" no luck. Guess I have to watch all your videos!

[@terrygippert7208]

What was the total cost of you camper?

[@Spacecarboy]

I have nothing but shear admiration for original thinkers. I wonder what a wet-bath and 40 Gallon Fresh/ 40 Gallon Gray-Black would add. Tony

[@rickdeweese8445]

Figure 8 lbs per gallon for water. Fresh full and grey empty at the start and the opposite at the end. (Worst case situation’s) then add whatever the tanks themselves would weigh.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

I considered an outdoor shower at one point.

[@sloppyfloppy79]

320 pounds every 40 gallons. Wet bath would probably add another 30-40 pounds. I have 2 gas tanks on my truck and was thinking about replacing both with a single 32 gallon gas tank and installing a 25-30 gallon fresh water where the front tank is.

[@sylviastroh729]

I would actually like to see the camper !

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@Sylvia stroll I'm in N. GA.! Feel free!

[@ronleblanc9832]

love the build

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks!

[@ronleblanc9832]

what size telescopes do you use ?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@@ronleblanc9832 I have an Askar 65PHQ & 6" RC for photography, and a 6" Mak for viewing.

[@ronleblanc9832]

nice and portable i bought a c8 in a used store fork mount unit had a little electronics degrees display was made us before moving to china for 100.00 then found an original mount and another part from california ...a 6 inch mead aromatic.i won a 5 inch table top refractor at a star party 4 years ago my sister brought it back i had no room in the tacoma she is using it .and a 3 inch orion very portable i live in western nova scotia canada this year rain every other day high humidity sucks fun hobby

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@@ronleblanc9832 It is a fun hobby! CN is definitely a beautiful place!

[@myles5101]

Nice job.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lidieri]

I wander how much “off gassing “ all kinds of chemicals are coming from these walls ? I really like the concept and build so don’t take it as criticism. Just curious if there isn’t any serious health risk.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@lidieri Thanks for watching! I was concerned about that as well at first. The epoxy is exothermic and doesn't off gas after drying though it generates vapor initially while drying. The XPS doesn't have any VOCs.

[@chrisdaniel1339]

I was really juiced when I saw your first few episodes of the build completely with foam and fiberglass and then out came the plywood covering the fiberglass and the wood framing to bloat the weight. Why? The entire camper could have been made with foam and been glassed inside and out, and the fiberglass did not need to be nearly so thick especially if you were using high strength S-glass cloth and no chopped fiber. The inside should have been glassed so that attachments for cabinetry and other build out item could be epoxied to the glass. The fiberglass exterior could have been sanded and painted a nice gloss white to reflect the sun keeping things cool in the summer.

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@chrisdaniel1339 first time trying it and wasn't 100% sure.

[@alangriffiths1432]

You have your home from home now you can and go and chase the stars 🌟

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

THank you Alan!

[@TheLotroNerd]

cost breakdown?

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Video coming!

[@mikeferrel7225]

Just a comment if anyone is going to build a lightweight camper, you may want to one add some additional bracing for the roof and always us marine plywood after the shell is done and keyed together

[@mikeferrel7225]

It will add some weight, 'but it will be worth it it will add some stability to the camper when you are going speed limit on the highways

[@yoelroque3950]

Great job 👏

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gerlandkent6377]

[great, build]👍

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thank you!

[@robormiston2841]

How do you have it attached to your truck so it doesn't fly out at 400 lbs? I have seeing a few Kinbo Campers without any tie downs or anything and it freaks me out. Cool set up.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

Much lighter than my 4 Wheel Grandby.

[@denidougherty9576]

Just binge watched your camper build and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and your insight on a lot of details of interest to me. My only suggestions/requests would be links to the products you used and holding off on your previews at the end a bit longer cause they cut into some writing or visuals I would’ve liked to have seen. Otherwise wonderful videos and I hope you n your lil pup are really enjoying your camper!👍

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

@Deni Dougherty Thank you! Comments noted for the next build. You can follow the next project @ Georgia Builds One on KZbin.

[@ronnieanderson4553]

Ive😊 ok

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Excellent 👍

[@shannoncook5904]

Is there an email address I can communicate with you?

[@gerlandkent6377]

[thank, you for you're video]👍

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Thanks for watching!

[@the_original_skytiger]

Lol good luck

[@ktucky50]

WhT does your Japanese tattoo say….tourist

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

Supposed to mean "Peace, love, Serenity. For family.' Probably actually means "Dont get drunk in Pittsburgh' lol

[@bodyzoasispersonaltraining9186]

Jajajajaj

[@philliprude5997]

Nice build... Let me know if you see Nibiru coming... Lol This is from the enuma Elish Scholars compare it to the Book of Genesis and admit it is describing the formation of our solar system. The Enuma elish was sung aloud every spring equinox celebration, all across ancient Mesopotamia, for around 3,000 consecutive years, and over the rise and fall of three great biblical civilizations Sumer, Akkad, and Babylon itself. It must have been incredibly important to these people, for it to have been celebrated and revered for so very long. Now it seems God has seen fit to reveal it again, to this generation, as proof and testimony to his greatness and Glory. This is Part of the knowledge originally passed from God to Enoch, then on through Noah and his sons, who founded these very ancient civilizations, where it was told and retold and celebrated for so very long. The Enuma elish also answers every anomaly in our solar system that modern planetary scientists struggle to explain, like why the Moon is so big and so close to the Earth, why the Earth has way more water than they calculated should, why the planet Venus rotates backwards on its axis, why the planet Uranus rotates on its side, why the asteroid belt exist, and why Pluto transverse the orbit of Neptune, to name a few. Planet nine as they call it, has already been mathematically discovered, in much the same way we first discovered planet Neptune. It's real name is planet Nibiru, and it will likely devastate the Earth on its next crossing, approximately a thousand years from now. Feel free to fact check any and all of this, that your eyes might be open to the knowledge of the truth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roiTdoVjedmKldEsi=RAB-lSs3Yuwgtoh6

[@sinnerwicked6726]

This camper is so light that it can float on water!

[@GeorgiaAstronomy]

House boat!