THE SCARIEST PART of Owning a Truck Camper that EVERYONE Should Know.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Sorry everyone, KZbin must be working on their system and a bug messed up the video premiere:(

[@chuckt9131]

Don't worry, high tech ???? Take care Timmy! 😉

[@Whistler326]

Your community says (NO sorry necessary).....were lucky that you put out such great videos!!! Cheers, ps Gnarvana season is here!!!

[@donaldstone540]

When you put locks back on, one thing you can try to avoid the locks corroding beyond use is buy some tennis balls, cut a slit in them, then slide up over the base of the lock. Keeps dirt and road grime out of the lock works and keeps them from icing up. It's an old truck drivers trick.

[@davestevens4263]

I like it .

[@MrTomjolly]

Man, Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure I'll be using that alot.

[@thisisfuuuuun]

Plastic wrap

[@AlaborJinta]

or you can do something more aesthetically pleasing..

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Use transmission fluid in your locks,it won’t freeze and keeps them lubricated.

[@asleepinthealley]

I take 1" wide pieces of bicycle inner tube and stretch them around the body of the padlock to cover the key hole and then rub grease around the lock shank to fill the small gap around the Shank to keep water and dust out.

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

I was thinking inner tube as well but dirt bike tubes with large this ties on each end. Maybe someone makes brown ones so one could put tootsie roll emblems on it to make them look more appealing... :)

[@bredaspacapan6118]

Good to see you, the little house is in great shape and the system you have is top shi*! 🍀

[@sunchaserw1477]

I understand how much effort you actually put into this job though it looks so simple and easy in the video. I just wanna say : magnificent and fantastic, Bro. Great work you've done there.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@johnmcdonald323]

Hey Timmy, nice job on the refinish work on your Truck House!! Well done 👏!!! I really like your Truck house!! Great idea, Great design 👍!!!

[@rollysport77]

I see real life maintenance being done. Love it

[@lesabre1972]

Proof is in the pudding on how well that varnish works I mean look what that camper goes threw!

[@MBMCincy63]

Recent sub. Amazed by your talent, ability and design. I wasn't aware that it could leave the truck! Wonderful planning.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thank you!

[@garychristensen4115]

Awesome rig!! I use Captains varnish on my wood kayaks. Very good varnish.

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

Amazing you make it looks so easy 😂I was so scared something might go wrong 😅 It looks brand new great job 👍🏼.. until next video stay safe stay healthy stay strong ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@sensiblegolda]

This video was really soothing. Those jacks are everything! Nice tips.

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Timmy those jacks are great, it was amazing how easily you removed the camper from the truck ,nice job on the refinish work it looks great, my Condolence to the family and friends of the person who died, may he R.I.P. thanks for sharing stay safe

[@wstreff]

This shook me. I never thought quick sand was such a threat.

[@kimprocarione5473]

Those jacks are amazing! Maybe a truck and camper wouldn't be such a bad idea with those! Oh no! That is so sad about the boy/man taken by the quicksand!

[@rickymcintosh1152]

i have had some campers pull behind, pop ups, and slide ins nothing as wonderful as yours but i had three jacks and hand crank and some times it was scary by my self , your video was great thank you..........

[@theramblingroost]

Great video! Love your truck camper & your way of life!

[@milesj179]

But on a lighter note, AWESOME job on the re-varnishing & the over all video. 😁👍

[@helgarivers6281]

Brings it right back to life. Rewarding work is what that is.

[@rahulgupta2707]

The Kuat burlap bag is always a handy doohickey holder.

[@brandonsanders9674]

cool video! my condolences to the person who drown in the quicksand...

[@The_Lost_Alaskan78]

Great video as always, condolences to the friends and family of the person who died.

[@WillCochrane-k5w]

A tip that will help you with your padlocks no matter which version you use get you a little bit of tube of machine grease is a Home Depot or wherever is waterproof heatproof even a valve stem grease block where you want them to be. Put a little grease around the top of the boat and force it into the key slot. It will still stay there. It will not wash out no matter what so when it comes time to go back and take it off, it will come off nice and easy, I use it for Maintenance business and like I said it does not wash out or melt and will remain in place until you put your key back in again

[@BroncoJoeAK]

Collects a lot of dirt though when on the trail. Personally I only use brake cleen on my paddie locks because it blasts them out and cleans them. Perhaps the grease would work better if you were to come up with a cheap cover for them. I’ve heard of tennis balls being used, but in icy weather the fiber usually turns the tennis ball into an ice ball.

[@angelaa911]

I’m new to your channel and glad I came across it! You have such a wide array of skills and talents. This is so cool😊

[@ciarosealdog8523]

Awesome Take care of your gear and it will take care of you!

[@JJKHaywood]

OMG, how frightening it had have been for that Man who died in the inlet. Good on the Camper Tim!

[@texasgirl9405]

He was only 20 years old. I looked up his obituary. He had a bright future ahead- college student, baseball team, engaged in plenty of activities. What a tragic story.

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup it was sad, 1st time it's happened in 20 years out there

[@charlesb4267]

@@TruckHouseLife When I was there some 18 years ago now, that maybe was the tragedy that took place not long before that point in time, all I know is I was standing there at one of the lookouts that people pull into and someone near me brought that up about a horrible scene some time before that and an attempted rescue and I won't go into detail as it was horrible. The gist I got from it was that the area looks so innocent but its like quicksand and never to walk out onto it. I would guess this young man may have assumed it was like beach sand perhaps and was not by one of the warning signs they have up to warn of how dangerous it is.

[@rubberdc]

Those jacks are amazing ! i thought the shed would be far too heavy to lift .

[@rotaman8555]

Hey Timmy! I just missed you again recently. I was on the way up to Hatcher last Saturday when you were coming down. Anyway, I enjoy seeing you around and someday I’ll get to say hello in person. Keep up the great videos. That was tough about the guy that perished in the inlet. My condolences to his family as well.

[@TruckHouseLife]

right on, cya out there:) and yeah, that was crazy

[@robertribbit]

Next time Tim, use that green throw away pan to line your regular paint pan. It will stop it from spilling and give your surface more stability. Then your paint pan stays clean and you throw away the green one.

[@stevedenoyer5956]

Those jacks are quite stable with the weight even that high up! Pretty impressive

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup they're awesome! so much better than my old mechanical ones that almost dropped the camper

[@samhill3496]

Good job. You do that every year or two the old camper will last as long as a hard case of Wassilla clap.

[@Red--Bace2137]

Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that 😢

[@JanitBianic]

Could watch you work all day. Your editing skills and filming make time stand still as you go about easy-everything…

[@joetrumblak3522]

Have you ever considered using a airless sprayer? I have an aunt End. Uncle. That lives in Anchorage Alaska. They've been there over 50 years. Did you ever make a video on the construction of your camper ? Would you do anything differently. Enjoy all your winter camping.

[@moonface1ful]

oh wow!!! what a difference. nice job.

[@darrellnichter9894]

Ready for another season of rowdy off road adventures!

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup!

[@buckman840]

Wow. The drowning victim was a college student originally from Chicago suburb. Had read about his accident but never thought I'd hear his rescue attempt in progress. At least I'm assuming it was his incident as it sounded like people get stuck often. Fortunately not all end up as sad as this one did

[@TruckHouseLife]

Crazy

[@Chris_at_Home]

Years ago a newlywed couple about 20 years old were riding an ATV along Turnagain Arm when they got stuck. She got off to push and ended up drowning being stuck in the mud. That’s about the time they came up with a rescue pump.

[@AlaborJinta]

@@Chris_at_Home 20 is too young to marry anyways

[@Red--Bace2137]

Hey Timmy. Thank you for sharing. Hailing from coastal VA. ✌️

[@mixermanbear.4002]

PB Blaster penetrating oil up the key hole a few times a year will keep all the tumblers and latch mechanisms working.

[@AlaskaOutdoorsTV]

Love the camper it’s worth the work. Hey, I’m a Tim. Nice to meet you 🙌

[@tadvanallen]

Looks really Great!.. i need those jacks.. i have the rusty pump jacks and live two blocks from the ocean!!!

[@nickdellaporta3004]

Looks great Tim..!!

[@wesleymonske8103]

Just use grease on your locks. Pac em out. No water no rust. I use hi temp Teflon grease. It's black and works great on penn reels too. Go fishn jo bob!

[@cliffordmarkland2624]

Hi Timmy just looked up the poor lad on the news story with picture of him condolences to his friends and family 🙏regards Cliff and family 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@grumpyjay37]

I really like that camper and the way you gotta it setup to go on and off wow very cool!

[@julieblack8798]

Cool, I always wondered what you used to finish the wood. Thank you.

[@carriemainquist757]

I got the quick release extension plates and quick release tie downs and they were so worth the $$. Great set up.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice! Aren't they awesome!!

[@suekarecki4390]

That varnish looks great!

[@phaedrus2633]

You're right under a cell phone tower. Cool!

[@flipfortier9320]

Dude! I love your set up!!!!!

[@MrRoach0662]

Great F****** job man!! All your work is superb.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@BroncoJoeAK]

Saw you a coupla days ago headed north on the Glenn. Great build! I’m planning on building my own camper to put into my truck trailer. Thinking casters, ramps and a winch for loading and off-loading. It’d be nice to get some tips, perhaps what you wish you’d have done differently in retrospect.

[@jimcrowell5093]

I'd definitely have those camper jacks if i had something like that way cool👍

[@Daveyblackjack]

Thanks. You just inspired me to get off my ass and complete a project.

[@monicalifornia_]

Impressive craftsmanship bro. 💯💯

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again Timmy, sad for person who drown, may he rip😢

[@lowellnelson4398]

I have work toppers with locks, every month I put WD-40 on them. There will always work like new.

[@The_Lost_Alaskan78]

The camper keeps getting better with time.

[@tnargdonald]

When you put locks on like that put some dielectric grease in the front of the key way and opening. Dont force a lot in but just cover the openings and then tape them up.

[@jimbluebaugh6090]

I like in Michigan and boat on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio. I use only Petit products for my boat needs. First time I've seen the camper off the truck. Makes maintenance easier. So sorry for the young man.

[@sairajmandavkar6996]

Love from India brother 🇮🇳

[@AboutAdventure]

Noticed the clearwater kayak fest tshirt, my hometown!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Nice haha! Yup my buddy throws the Clearwater Kayak Festival every first weekend in August:)

[@feryzalputra2080]

Hi Tim..I 'm from Indonesian, tropical country in southeast Asia. I never met with snow, I enjoy yours video and like your experiences, thank you

[@Hollywoodhat]

Sure I can tell the difference. BTW on another video you filmed cleaning your pans etc. No one ever shows that and I've always wondered Thanks 😊

[@feellnfroggy]

Local lumber yard will cut you some 12x12 glulam squares for dirt cheap to go under those legs.

[@tree4408]

"RUST AWAY" found in any grocery store by laundry soap will instantly dissolve rust. Used it on my plow every spring.

[@TruckHouseLife]

cool

[@timothyoconnor4364]

Timmy, My name is Tim. Thanks for making great videos. I like the adventures keep up the great content and the good work. If I may make a suggestion or point out.?. 1 down side to the turn buckles that hold the house to the bed. They are easy to open which means they are easy to open on the road. My suggestion is to band them like you would a CV joint on a front wheel car with metal straps. Not zip ties they break under cold or heat. I know you are cool, But if you are not paying attention someone or something could mess you up. Or if they come loose while 4 wheeling it could be a bad day . Pre and Post Check should be in the SOP for the day. Keep living your dream Timmy. Thanks

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

Thats why he has padlocks on them, so they don't open accidentally :)

[@timothyoconnor4364]

@@smashedfootlefty4726 Thank you for pointing that out. I was unaware that you could padlock them. Best wishes @smashfoot lefty

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Looks awesome. Great video.

[@OutlawAlaska]

Brinks locks suck, probably got locked up from road grit. If you get new locks get one with a keyway cover to keep dirt out

[@mh53eflyguy]

Instead of sanding, why not pressure wash it off? a 3000 PSI pressure washer would make very quick work of that varnish.

[@t.sewell1513]

Just a thought Tim. If you were to PB Blast your locks once a month you probably won’t have the rusting issue.

[@Shawn2ndaccount]

Timmy put a rubber balloon over the lock. I do on my truck camper and keeps water out great and it's cheap.

[@martna1]

Everything looks nice!

[@mtnbound2764]

looks great! totally worth the day it takes every year. curious if you have measured the sqft of the interior of the camper?

[@TruckHouseLife]

It's about 48 sq feet

[@mtnbound2764]

@@TruckHouseLife wow man you make really good use of every bit!

[@steveyoung9104]

Awesome combo set up

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks!

[@richardschmaltz9096]

Look good those jacks are impressive makes it look easy. Enjoy your vkdeos

[@TruckHouseLife]

yup they work soooo much better than my old mechanical ones

[@derrick1964]

I like the way you keep changing up your content.

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks man!

[@chagosoutdoors3122]

Looks Great Timmy, but where are your safety glasses Timmy? You don't know how many times safety glasses have saved my eyes. Honestly, just one thin piece of metal when your cutting off those locks could do some serious damage to your eyes. Safety First. It really does look good.

[@lowtechbd]

Total labor of love. Thanks for sharing.What kind of padlocks did you get?

[@poprocks6925]

Looks good man. I would have rebuilt the boxs on the front porch i noticed in a few videos the lids were bowing in some

[@TruckHouseLife]

just need to rebuild the lids at some point, they've always been like that haha

[@user-um8fy8wh4n]

If I am going to use a lock outside, I always let it soak in a container of 10w-30 for a few minutes and then drip dry before use. Never had a problem with a lock seizing up.

[@cevens2000]

If you have the money, a stable lift is soooo worth the investment. My dad has a truck camper and buying the stable lift was absolutely worth it!! It makes lifting it up and down a breeze. We can go in the top bunk when it’s on the ground, thanks to the frame. I’m not sure if it could work for this, although I’m positive it could! It makes the worst part about owning a truck camper, backing the truck up and putting it in the box.

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Did you scrape the barnacles off your land boat first? Sand down the bear claw scratches? Polish the beer holders?

[@TruckHouseLife]

I should have lol

[@hocares6983]

so far, this is my favorite camper house❤😂

[@beefcakepantyhose6471]

Gets a rolling pan out, proceeds to use brush to paint with. Just dip out of the can. It’s all good man, I like to smoke good weed also . Great video sir. The house looks amazing.

[@tundraoutlander3488]

Looks new Timmmaha!!😮

[@wstreff]

Take sharpie to those jack shafts so you know when it high enough to remount no more guessing.

[@mphRagnarok]

Oh my god you weren't kidding about the quicksand

[@TruckHouseLife]

nope:(

[@ModernNeandertal]

Purchase yourself a spray bottle of Turtle Wax hybrid solution ceramic spray coating. Try it on a section of your newly varnished wood siding and then compare that ceramic sprayed area next year to the rest of your wood siding. That ceramic coating is for real. It sheds water like the feathers on a duck. Certainly it is fantastic on my car's finish. I was glad to see you put those reinforced saw horses under your lifted camper home.

[@Calla204]

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[@ionecuff6323]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thank you!!

[@ramprashad29]

Look at you showing off your muscles with that shirt 😁

[@TruckHouseLife]

lol

[@65moonwalk]

Ever thought tongue and groove cedar planks ,you wouldn't need to do the varnish I think your good for at least 5 years with untreated cedar The only thing is I'm fairly sure that cedar planking would be like a mortgage payment on a house ,everything is triple,or even board and batten ,but the rustic look is the best

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

I did mine in cedar fence boards in board and batten style like Timmy's (way cheaper than tongue and groove). Finished the wood with a concoction of pine tar, boiled linseed oil and some oil based stain to darken it a bit. Best thing is, I don't have to sand for the recoat, just wash let dry and recoat! The siding has been on for almost a year and it looks the same as when I installed it so I shouldn't have to recoat for quite some time I'd think, but I'm going to put another coat on after this summer for giggles.

[@TheOffroadCamper]

Hey Timmy, hello from Northwest Overland Rally

[@TruckHouseLife]

have fun out there!

[@TheOffroadCamper]

I found you can break most rusted locks loose with some WD-40 and a hammer strike

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

This works for sure!

[@TruckHouseLife]

I tried it all haha, even a torch

[@elisabethspicer2995]

You designed and built this?? I'm so jealous ❤

[@user-zl6cl1ql3n]

CAmper looks great

[@whiteboi1856]

Kool video man👍

[@TruckHouseLife]

Thanks 👍

[@papaguche]

Always thought quicksand was fake

[@CherCubsMom]

Have you ever been through Sisters Oregon? I'd swear I've seen your truck here a couple summers ago. It's a beautiful truck house and you have a great talent in building it!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Sure have!