This Is Why You Don't Want a CAMPER

[@joshcovert8204]

I love the wrangler star. BUT for a homesteader starting out (like most watching) it’s getting to the point of watching life styles of the rich and famous.

[@joshcovert8204]

Must be nice.

[@nbco55]

Yep. Money does that. It owns you. That's why I try to stay poor... :) .... Within reason.

[@mrJedwall]

@Josh Covert you know, what's nice is actually a huge pain. That lawn takes a lot of time and Gas to mow, lots of extra firewood to heat buildings. Having a lot means you need to hire help or work a lot more.

[@milesstover3724]

yes, this is obviously the truth here...."Wranglerstar" is an interesting contrast of a capable, decent, salt of the earth man who is also a very worldly and materialistic person, albeit his own pragmatic brand of materialism. and my feelings of him are equally contrasted -- I enjoy seeing his work, his lifestyle, but there is a sense where I cant shake the feeling that part of this whole thing is him bragging to the audience about his capacity and wealth, or at the very least, showing off. with all that said I think hes a good guy overall

[@thaswayzeexpress]

You would do the same in his shoes. I just see progress, having the right and best tools for the job and very well organized. 👌

[@joshuaenglish3674]

To be honest I'm happy for him it's great to see an average guy make it to the top. I've watched his videos for 7 years or so and I love to see the progress of his life his accomplishments and the channel. It really is a good example of risk vs reward. Most channels don't succeed or they stay stagnant. He took the risk and is now able to enjoy the fruits of his labor. I do sometimes miss the simplicity of his old videos but then again it shows that if you put your all into something the sky is the limit. Im glad he is still keeping us involved in his life even though he's made it to the point where he could disappear and be fine. I'm forever grateful for your content and I hope that more success and opportunities head your way.

[@letsdothis9063]

Me too. It just gets to a point of disconnect. It's awesome that people can make such a good living off of KZbin. I think that CERN flipped things around in 2016. We are just living in a different world.

[@ryshask]

The old saying... What you own... Owns you.

[@redclayscholar620]

Tyler Durden quote?

[@That70sChannel]

Ain't that the truth. I keep acquiring more stuff. I saw a sign on an old tractor that's been parked in front of some vegan co-op for years. I'd already pretty much decided to buy it even though I have zero room for a tractor or use for one. It's fortunate that the sign didn't say for sale. As I got closer it just said, "Please don't climb on the tractor."

[@cletushatfield8817]

@@redclayscholar620 Goes back at least as far as Gautama Buddha.

[@lynnchpin]

It CAN own you, if you allow yourself to be owned

[@coltonbooth7387]

Brother you should take care when showing images of your keys online. There could be some bad actors out there who can very easily make copies just from looking at your keys

[@wayawolf1967]

I have a "dolly trailer" that I keep my slide in camper on when its not on my truck. It enables me to move the camper around with my tractor or truck anytime without mounting it back on the truck. It also allows me to take the camper anywhere and park it at a campsite if I choose to or tow it around like a bumper pull camper. Very handy to have. I built it 9 or ten years ago and it has been used for three different slide in campers over the years.

[@stevenmark8156]

Great idea!!

[@rdeanbenson2214]

The way to do it.

[@coldbloodedyank3961]

I worked at a camper/RV repair shop for a bit. That AC will come off in quick fashion with a few screws inside around the cover shroud, and four bolts securing it to the roof. The electrical is a breeze on the newer models having a pig tail. Seeing you have a fork lift its even easier. Hope this helps!

[@noHandle1776]

Yea that’s true, the AC will pop off way easier than swapping truck. Bit getting it off the roof and back on can be a PITA

[@FinishedProject]

can confirm. they are sealed to the roof deck with a reusable gasket, the electric is a plug and they are just 4 direct access bolt (usually 5/16")

[@nopick]

You could replace that AC with a low profile unit.

[@Sb129]

That is definitely some helpful info

[@dhawthorne1634]

If I'm remembering correctly, his forklift doesn't have any brakes. I wouldn't be using it for anything needing precision or with anything particularly heavy. The forks on his track loader wouldn't likely be able to reach that high.

[@JayBates2]

Your level of organization with the keys is admirable.

[@stewartwaters1778]

I bet the State Farm agent loves him. He's like the Geico commercial.

[@fredriksuokas7697]

Yes. I could blurr them just to be on the safe side. If you know about security and lock picking it's "don't let anyone even take a photo of your keys. Today's cameras and software let you make a duplicate from the worst photo. Cool video. Thank you sir.

[@johnnybear111]

haha

[@robertatkins272]

Most guys would verify the required door height before building the shop

[@stevenmark8156]

It could be worse! A guy a few miles from me built one to store him and his buddies bumper pull travel trailers in. They got it all done. The trailers sit out behind it. Apparently they didn’t allow for the extra tongue length on the trailers or something. What an expensive major screw up!

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

My friend bought a 100K boat and it wouldn't fit in his garage. He's getting it modified (the boat).

[@floridaguy1133]

If you had a concrete slab outside one of those bay doors large enough to take the camper off the truck outside, set it on those casters and roll it into the shop that would make life a bit simpler

[@MajorJakas]

It's called an apron. Your silver spoon is showing.

[@CarsonAdams44]

@jts are you ok? I know the world can be a tough place as of late, reach out if you need a friend.

[@stevenmark8156]

It made me nervous watching them roll that thing on that smooth floor. You would be asking for a disaster trying to roll it over the gap between the apron and the shop floor. Those legs are way too skinny to be doing that. As someone suggested, build or buy a trailer to sit it on. Much more stable, safer, and easy to move with the tractor.

[@ryanwaltos2206]

If he could use a trailer that has a lower profile to put it into and wheel it in, that could eliminate need for truck

[@trustme7731]

This has nothing to do with the pick up camper since you'd have the same problem with anything of any size. This is about your failure to plan for a large enough door. Seems like a much larger door could have been put in the end wall or another 2' on the side walls.

[@zackally828]

I’d pour a concrete apron in front of the doors so you could roll things like the camper out the door then raise it up to back the truck under, also helps keep dirt and rocks out of the shop

[@kevinwilliam42]

4 years ago, " we should downsize our stuff so it doesn't own us". Now, "let's build a bigger barn to put all our stuff in". Nice one.

[@tautochrone4968]

Not sure if you noticed, but he had a little awakening of sorts in that time period. It's not exactly a mystery why he changed tact about a few things, and it's not raw hypocrisy. Not that I agree with him on any of it.

[@ChronicAndIronic]

people change, ideas change. we all grow and learn

[@tumblecat]

Theres nothing wrong with the camper you need 14' openings for Any RV to fit

[@greghomestead8366]

My 2019 30 foot 2606ws travel trailer is 11' 2" Goes through my father in-law 12' door fine. Just finished our pole barn and have 14' side walls and 13' door Incase we got a taller RV. Have a Jesus filled day Greg in Michigan

[@MrTangent]

Place your bets on how long until Cody need a third shop…

[@stewartwaters1778]

Already does!

[@WhatupG]

I used to have a slide-in truck camper. I made a 4 wheel dolly using 6x6's the size of the truck bed and 4 large casters in the corners, worked like a champ.

[@marknicolds4291]

Make sure you check how much space your big doors will use when you put them in, sometimes the doors take a couple inches out of the opening. We once put a large piece of equipment into a new building before the doors were put up and had to take them apart the next spring when we needed the equipment.

[@truckguy6.7]

Good call. lol

[@keshmo12]

Yeah I didn't even notice that. It definitely isn't going to fit once you put a door on. And it doesn't look like he has the building height to install taller garage door rails. Probably only a 12 foot door opening and he needs 14 foot.

[@svl132]

Was there a reason you couldn't have put your doors on the gable end of the building so you don't have to battle the snow and ice off the roof?

[@paradigmstudiosca]

Cody is probably going to have snow guards or a heated eave to deal with that

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I wonder the same thing alot when I see building people have built. Many times it seems like if they had put more thought I to things there could have e been a better way.

[@georgewelker853]

Just guessing but it’s probably to do with some dumb code that doesn’t apply for his application, or just building layout and not wanting the doors on the shorter walls

[@pirogue6565]

Same reason his door openings aren’t high enough for his camper.

[@linkon7605]

Not to mention there’d be more clearance for a taller door

[@waynep343]

Hint. Wet seats. You can cover your seats with carpet protection films for weeks at a time. The adhesive wont leave residue. I use it to cover car fenders.

[@BBear-km7mx]

Have watched these 'High-end Homesteading Videos' off-n-on for a few years now. (occassionally). LOTS of good information shared, never any doubt about that. All financial levels/areas of knowledge/skills of: off-grid; homesteading; small farming; country living; food pre; and craft skills can be gleamed from all of the videos shared about these areas of living - and I appreciate all of the people that take the time to do that for others out here. Glad to see this channel be fortunate to be able to afford several tractors; farm/logging equipment; pickup trucks and a newer van; comfortable newish metal building (cement floor too); solid workshop n' plenty of quality tools; AND the ground to be able to work n' live on. Good for you n' your family being able to afford all those things - plenty of hard work/labor and personal sacrifices to get where you are today. Most folks are not able to afford nearly as much and begin homesteading/country livng on a much lower level of income, even after finding a decent piece of ground to begin on. No doubt you've worked hard all your life to afford to be where you folks are now, and 'good-on' ya. Gives so many of us others something to aspire towards, in some ways. Please keep sharing, k'...

[@charlesfoleysr6610]

The equipment that I am going to need to use through the winter, I place on timbers up off the ground, so they don't freeze down.

[@starwarsfan5001]

"This is why you don't want a camper, because I can't measure doors adequately for everything I own when I have them installed"

[@gainerspot]

exactly what i thought

[@pookie_de5852]

Would have never happened if he had used the metric system! ;-)

[@micamplyf]

Fellow AF990 owner here... You certainly got my pucker factor elevated. Very dangerous to have wheels under the legs, it's a good way to rip off a leg and drop the camper. Reico-Titan (the maker of the jacks) makes a dolly that goes under the camper, I'm sure others do as well. You have the ability and knowledge to build something that could handle the terrain and resolve your clearance issues as well.

[@FinishedProject]

yeah seems like those dollies and a pad out front big enough to take the camper off the truck is the way to go.

[@bcrusher1979]

I was thinking the same. I thought he would lower it before pushing.

[@stevenmark8156]

Totally agree. Those long skinny legs were making me very nervous! Hit a rock with a wheel, and one could fold really easily.

[@micamplyf]

@@bcrusher1979 They we're lowered! That's the issue really. The front legs of a TC have so much loose leg even when lowered that it's quite easy to buckle a tube or rip one off.

[@ItsA7.3L]

Then just make an entire frame it still doesn't have to be any bigger than the camper but it'll be an entire frame that you can just sit on and then move.

[@DoctorPrepperMD]

I just sold my 2021 F-250 after a divorce. Sad to see it go. I love your setup. Hard earned. I’m simplifying my life now but will be back on the path soon. You have built a great life. Guess I will be doing it in my own like Dick Proenneke!?

[@valarmorghulis9912]

96 suburban for a 1000 bucks , an old sleeping mat , buddy heater , 3 dogs . small chuck box . thats all you need brothers .

[@JulezySays]

Pro Tip. Replace the AC with a 12v. Your AC could run off lithium batteries and they are much lower profile that could clear that garage door with your other truck. I have a nomadic 12v AC on my sprinter

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Only problem with this idea is you need heavier gage wire for this!

[@OvertonWindex]

Doubt he wants to rewire a camper.

[@JulezySays]

@@OvertonWindex So true! ... just have seen some older sprinters update to the 12V AC with only adding lithium batteries. but i'm not an electrician, so what do I know? :-) I will say it is GREAT to have AC without having to be plugged in.

[@OvertonWindex]

@@JulezySays soooooome companies will plan ahead and run a big enough wire. But not a lot.

[@rdeanbenson2214]

I will never understand why anyone in snow country would put doors on the side, rather than the end of a building? Love your videos, keep it up!

[@davegriffin9083]

I also live in snow country and am in awe of the lack of forethought put into the average home around here, including mine. Ironically the older houses are much better suited for the climate.

[@5222k]

Structural value. Now you know.

[@zanelance-hardman4826]

Having the snow shed in front of your doors is a major design flaw.

[@allanfulton7569]

Campers are good for beside a lake so you can take it off the truck when you want to camp and work your job. My grandfather would bring us to hoof lake for 6 weeks every summer. We would level and set up the camper and tent trailer and tents for the kids. Me and my grandfather would take the 1976 f150 camper and tent trailer while my mom would bring the boat and canoe all the kids in the Vista cruiser and my grandmother would bring everything else in her AMC 4wd car. We had 6 weeks of paradise while my poor grandfather had to drive an hour every morning and evening except weekends and his one week vacation he took out of his 21 day yearly budget. I miss the 1980s 😔

[@thepasswordisjesus.3082]

💜

[@allanfulton7569]

@@thepasswordisjesus.3082 I guess I miss my much simpler childhood that I so much want for my children but no their phones,iPad and laptops along with either ps5 Xbox series x or gaming PC means I have to pull the wifi to get them to realize they're in trouble.

[@thepasswordisjesus.3082]

@@allanfulton7569 I feel that brother, my ten year old daughter doesn't want to do anything but use her tablet... I remember even grocery shopping with my dad used to be fun, and you couldn't keep me in the house. Now the playground is empty and everyone is afraid. God bless you Allan.

[@allanfulton7569]

@@thepasswordisjesus.3082 my oldest daughter who was born in 1999 was the last generation to still play outside and the first to have a more sophisticated internet experience compared to what we had in the 90s

[@thepasswordisjesus.3082]

@@allanfulton7569 I remember I was 11 when we got a computer and internet and I can still remember how much everything changed and how fast... Nothing was ever the same.

[@Dan-qn3su]

That camper will never leave the garage again

[@scalewarmachines]

It’s funny. Seeing you accumulate all these things over the years and then you realise all these toys become your problem and something you have to manage, worry about or protect, thus no longer being leisure objects but work objects. I’d be ok with that too, you’ve got the right idea, just build more storage!

[@richardscott6983]

Helps provide new content.

[@johnwalterc]

Lower the camper on the jacks. Get the camper closer to the ground. I would get 2each 8x8x8's to set the camper on and not strain the jacks. If you bump the camper the legs might buckle.....and that would be expensive. Use a pallet in front of the opening to cut down on high steeping. Also add support to the front of the camper if you are truly letting people sleep in the camper. Have you added a solar charger to your building to help keep batteries topped off? If you do, keep the solar cell chest high so it can be cleaned of snow and dust. I installed solar yard lights on my Masonic Lodges building and in my driveway. They were @70$ each. Twisted the head/solar cells a bit towards the sun (if you point the lights east or west) to help with the sun melting snow and the moisture to roll of the cells. THey have remotes so I can change how the lights perform. I like low power mode where the light is on at dusk at @30% and brighten to 100% when they see movement. Or you can have them on bright all the time or low all the time. I get them from china and it takes 3 weeks to get them. The hard part is finding a attachment pole the right size. I added duct tape to my pole to make a tight fit. also used lag bolts to keep the light pointed where I wanted it. Dont want to go work on a light 20 ft off the ground if I can help it.

[@jerrycampbell6181]

Cody, We had a camper when I was a kid . When Dad took it off to store it we always put cinder blocks and 2×4s under the floor to stabilize it and take the stress off the jacks ! Just a thought . We took a 10 week vacation out West, this was in 1965 , I was 8yrs old , what an amazing trip for me ! I got to see our Beautiful Country ! I'm from Indiana.

[@ufc990]

That does sound amazing. I had a simiñiar trip around a similar age but I'm in Arizona so for me West was just California, mostly we went North and it was only a week or two. I remember the sequoias in Yosemite. I want to do it again, go and explode northern California, Nevada, Colorado and Utah. F you have the time, could you tell me what you remember? Anything that sticks out. I'm so jealous, America was such a great place to be back then. It still is now but it's not like things used to be.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I'm from Indiana also. Valparaiso. Up by lake michigan

[@snomanizdman]

Your gonna get tired of digging the snow out from infront of the shop doors! Bummer doors are not on a gable end wall.

[@l84cabo]

How is storing the camper in their practical? What you have to go through to get that thing in and out would drive me insane. There's also a lesson here about making sure you take measurements on the tallest thing you've got when you're planning the doors on a new shop. And I doubt I would have thought about that either. The shop doors are so tall to begin with I would have just assumed everything would fit.

[@hosocat1410]

On the bright side, I can't afford a camper for my truck, and I don't have a beautiful new shop that it won't fit in! Just counting my blessings. 😁

[@Jafromobile]

Nothing personal bud, but unsubscribed because of your continuous use of KZbin Shorts. I'm currently unsubscribing from every channel that makes them.

[@blaineverhelle4104]

Wow I haven't watched this channel in a long time, but I'm shocked that he built a steel building and not a timber frame shop. It seems they went from home steading to adventure seeking that's cool but I loved all the home steading stuff.

[@hillbillyheadcam1729]

What a view brother. Great job on the accomplishments and your dilligence in developing your homestead.

[@jfilm7466]

8:18 We now put a smart phone in a holder on top of the van so we can use its camera wirelessly to see the clearance. We stick it to the back window for parking too. Getting a Reversing cam for Christmas.

[@huntertomlin3909]

I use a cheap foldable trailer from harbor freight to store my camper on when I put it in the garage.

[@mastersniper13]

Elk hunting with my family and friends has taught me that no matter the size and creature comforts, my 14x16 canvas tent is much nicer than any bumper pull or 5th wheel around.

[@oddlyrightoddlyright2475]

Noo….sir my 27-5 Nash is waaaay nice

[@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884]

That's fine during elk season but at minus 40 or 50 Celsius here in Canada a canvas wall tent will be on top of you when u wake up to 3 feet of snow overnight. Regular high clearance pull trailer much better for hunting and comfort in the real deal winters

[@mountainson8688]

Yeah... Nah. Wall tents are great for what they are, great for hunting/base camp. But while you are still setting the floor, another feller will back in, drop a camper, level it up, and be done... with way more creature comforts built in. A wall tent will go where a camper cannot - behind a snow machine on a polk for instance. But if you can get a camper where you are going, and get it out again, it's the way to go.

[@mountainson8688]

@@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884 Boy, I heard that...Especially a semi-permanent set. You dang near have to build a roof over it.

[@Martial-Mat]

I guess it depends on the weather...

[@DonSherman]

How could you have NOT checked that?!?!?

[@dieseldave564]

Cody, go get a cheap used double axle flatbed trailer and put the camper on that for the winter. It will move around easy peazy.

[@hardwaylearnt]

Made it work! Good on you! I have the same issue with my shop. Although mine was here when I moved in so I did not get to determine the height of the door. My tractors don't fit inside though. Blessings to your family Cody!

[@Rust_Belt_Fab]

Why not make the door opening larger before you get doors?

[@Elkmonger]

I made a dolly for my Palomino Pop Up truck camper. I used Northern Tool most heavy duty utility cart. I can slip mine in an 8' garage door no problem. Tires are pneumatic so I do put a jack stands under it when it's set up in the barn. I don't like the caster idea those legs are VERY slender (spindly). They don't muster a lot of confidence. Take care.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

The legs are not meant to be pushed on. You can get or build a base to rest the belly on with wheels.

[@Gundealerusa]

Maybe Im late to the game but what state do you live in and what the heck did you do for a living to afford all those toys and great spread ? Love your vids great work

[@kroach471]

I admire the tenacity! Keep attacking the problems. I’m also happy for you. Your new shop is really nice!

[@denniskwasnycia1950]

I love our camper, but one thing I would not do, is trust the casters. The best I have seen that would work for you, is a wagon/cart platform with industrial casters on each corner. The camper once off the truck can be lowered on to it. Wheeling it around the shop is now not dependent on the legs. Once the leverage of the legs works on the camper, it's a potential for disaster.

[@NateRobb-NandA]

Careful with storing the camper on those rollers. If it slips off even slightly, you won’t be able to get a truck under it with the way it’s facing.

[@noneyabiznass]

10 :30 That slide out has an exterior seal flipped inward on the top half. This will allow water intrusion from rain, ac drain and even from the snow melting off the roof. The flap should be on the outside not turned inward..always watch out for this or you will have a big problem in just 1 day of rain. While not as big of deal for your camper because it is a smaller length and the slide is not huge.. I reccomend that any camper or RV owner should NEVER leave the slides out while not in use. When the weekend is over and its gonna be sitting till the next trip...bring them in. Leaving the slide extended out puts stress on the roof of the camper and the frame of the slideout itself. It will start to lean/sag and eventually bend the supports underneath that also are responsible for the slide in and out function. If the bar gets bent it will drag the bottom or sides of the camper when closing and will not seal properly or even damage the wall. (depending on how its bent) This is for any RV too.. hope it helps someone our there!

[@jasonbrowne7525]

He is like Abraham he has been blessed his work ethic and obedience to God has paid off. I see it all the time in Texas and in the Central Valley of California before those in Ag came under attack by the government.

[@LogicalNiko]

I would get some good 8" or 10" heavy duty castors and build some custom dolly platforms (pneumatic wouldn't be bad if you can live with ~300lbs per wheel) . If you really wanted some added stability make an adjustable set of bars (e.g. nested sliding square tube) that can link each pair of together into a rigid frame. If you wanted added insurance while its at rest, you could grab some castors with leveling feet, or build some on each dolly to secure the load rigidly in place. My guess is a good few sets of these would generally be useful for getting all sorts of equipment packed in place.

[@rickbrockthedog8017]

Please do not move the camper with casters under the legs like that. They will bend and possibly fail as they're not built for lateral movement. Weld up a frame for underneath and a hitch mount for the tractor or such to push it inside. Luckily I put in a full 16ft tall door so I can back in. But you still need a way to maneuver the camper for efficient parking.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

Getting a running gear from an old gravity or hay wagon and converting it to store your camper on would make the best sense. It'll hold the wieght and being on tires You can move it around easily.

[@CincinnatiDan]

Last winter, during a snow blowing live stream, a wise friend of mine said to slope your roof away from your doors so the snow would not slide off and block your entry… seems to apply to shops too :-)

[@mountainson8688]

The problem with that in areas with heavy snow load is that the gable ends are where you put the stuff outside because the eaves are impossible storage because of the snow... Better to have a lean-to off the eaves... but that's why.

[@markthomas2352]

@@mountainson8688 then you put a shed roof on one side.

[@mountainson8688]

@@markthomas2352 Yup. But right now he ain't got one. ;)

[@markthomas2352]

@@mountainson8688 I know that he is aware of it since in previous videos he complained about the problem at his other shop. I am going to assume that he either has a plan to remedy it or has weighed the pros and cons has decided to live with it.

[@mountainson8688]

@@markthomas2352 Oh, and I am sure he is aware... So am I... I have a shed out back with the very same problem. Needs a lean-to over that door on the eave side.... Knew it when necessity made me build it that way. So far, fixin to and fun tickets have not met in a productive manner. :)

[@patc9102]

How interesting! I just finished fabricating custom wheels to fit those jack stands. They were for a customer who wanted to bring his camper in his garage. Shelom Cody.

[@FREEDUMB4ALL]

Yup looks like he has hit financial escape velocity. Good for you my friend! I'm still trying to get my usda loan approved to buy my land and begin my homesteading journey. Got most everything else lined up so hopefully I'll have a nice piece of property within the next year. Anyhow it's inspiring to see someone make it. Thanks for the video!

[@SuperVorpalbunny]

Thats why you don't put main doors in the wings of a shop. You put them near roof peaks to have maximun height. You can still add a door. From experience,

[@lancastercountyhousewright5107]

I miss the old WS videos. How to girdle a tree, How to sharpen an axe. Some beautiful scenery/ videography and some peaceful music. The content monster has taken over.. Love you brother Cody, but I haven't been watching lately. Harder to relate anymore.

[@Aceman597]

I have lowered the air pressure in tires to get things like that to fit before. Gives a few inches lower.

[@nicksboots]

I was too distracted by the boots 😄

[@samueladams584]

Man that's a nice warehouse. I don't have a garage right now and it's really a bummer.

[@Luke-sh6dm]

I live in England the true beginning of civilisation and gods own garden but wow I could move in with you tomorrow stunning stunning property!!

[@CrustyAbsconder]

Where the truck-tires contact the edge of the foundation, you need to notch out a little chunk. Take the cover off the air-conditioner. Add some more weight to the back of the bumper. Remove the trim on the shop door. Or poor a concrete apron in front of the door and unload it there. Or just take the air-conditioner off. Or load it on a trailer. Or build a metal track to roll it on like a mining-car. Lots of fun projects could be made. Add on to your shop another room just for the camper.

[@LivingWithDragon]

What a great feeling that must be to finally have the new shop finished. Looks great.

[@salv2487]

You not stacking that wood? 0:56

[@thomascronin1040]

LOL...Family could stay in the barn camper...now that's good planning ahead!

[@jonniessink1]

New project idea for the channel. Make a trailer or roller pad or something to that effect. So you can move the camper around with the CAT skid steer at a lot lower height and not have to do all those things just to gain a 1/2" of clearance. So basically when you want to go "camping". 1. Hook skid steer to camper (trailer/ platform), tow camper out of the shop with FEET of roof clearance to level ground. 2. Raise camper off of the platform and remove platform from under the camper. 3. Back truck under the camper and secure camper to truck. To put camper back into the shop, reverse the order of installation. Plus with the platform the camper sits on the same spots as it would be in the bed of the truck and not on the jacks to save wear & tear on the jack mounts while not in the truck. Also the platform can be built in such a way that you can use your tie down bar to help secure the camper to the platform so it won't move around while being towed in/ out the shop or around the yard.

[@alec4672]

Not that seeing someone have what they always wanted isn't entertaining but sometimes I do miss the old log home in the woods and stuff like the water tower project and the timber framed cabin (tragic end story) are what got me into this channel. Either way it's a good watch in the morning with my coffee. Seeing that same old fork lift around is nice too. You helped me pick out a Yale for sure.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

never seen a SNOW BROOM before. On the camper - Why not load up about 500 lbs in the bed area, and squat that suspension? with sand bags that would be 5 mins tops. and....those 3 wheel casters really need a BIGGER wheel, just going from 2" to 3" would be huge for ease of movement,

[@REG3305]

Definitely devise a bar to connect the bases of the "front" support to prevent inward/outward torsion.

[@stevemilcoffmilcoff4655]

Good vidio

[@shadow582a]

Make sure you can get it out once the garage door is installed.

[@charleslane2735]

Last year we just got done building a shop with a 20 ft tall ceilings for storing my 40ft fifth wheel camper.

[@parrothead-ok2wb]

How are you getting the camper out once the doors are installed?

[@leonmilner9994]

Enough gear in the first 3 mins for a year round landscaping business!

[@danielhurst8863]

Why don't you extend the floor to the outside and as long as the trailer, then you can lower the trailer outside, then push it in? Rather that having to air down tires and such.

[@peterpuchalski817]

It's a shame the main door isn't on the gable end. Perhaps the guys that built it should have known about the snow and advised you where to sight the doors accordingly. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.

[@ExcavationNation]

1:16 let me guess you turned the key before you put in the code. And you had to turn it off to allow the key to turn it back on 🙂 lol I do that all the time. Then it says lock out? As you start it :)

[@wranglerstar]

Every single time,

[@ExcavationNation]

@@wranglerstar hehe! Love your channel Man ❤️

[@mattr3632]

Measure twice, cut once.

[@goodyJ0on]

You should add on a slanted roof to the side of the shop to put all the attachment under, then you wouldn't have to dig them out.

[@coltongurney7044]

I built a small dolly for my camper using 2x2 tubing and plywood. Then I bolted a tongue on it so I can hook it to my truck hitch to move it easier

[@ralbro6223]

This is the silliest reason to hate on trk campers, no done with them as the back and knees are shot but campers are easy with a little knowledge, height is the same issue with any RV situation so it's a non-issue. Anyway I appreciate your content for the younger crew and you have some solid advise so do what you do and consider a little constructive response..

[@jdkenyon]

I built a frame that looks Iike a furniture dolly and out it on heavy duty casters rated for the weight. It is 4ft x 8ft and the camper will sit down on it in my shop. My shop doors are too low as well so I drop the camper on the concrete pad in front of the shop onto the dolly and then roll it in.

[@bohannanmckenzie7441]

I love my camper, but I have a cheap harbor freight trailer that we set it on when we’re around our property.

[@blackods7287]

its a pain to do every time but the ac will come off really easily. We use our pusher motorhome as private quarters for guests as well.

[@BBear-km7mx]

A/C ! ! ! ! Yup, certainly can't get out there n' rough-it without A/C ! ! ! ! Yes, some might require it for health reasons.

[@alandeon]

A/C won't work unless you have a midsized generator or 30 amp plug in at a trailer park.

[@jtnoodle]

@@alandeon Northwood installs on their Arctic Fox and Wolf Creek campers 11k BTU Power Saving units. A small Honda 2200 will run it. My Honda 2000 runs mine just fine.

[@alandeon]

@@jtnoodle yeah, I consider a 2200 a mid sized generator. Mine runs my AC but it's "mid sized"

[@cranerigging3604]

At 1:02 we never take a key out of the ignition switch as that's a good way to loose the key . 😀 I feel for ya at 6:03 . 16 foot minimum on new shop doors in my neck of the woods .

[@Pseudoswede]

Anybody ever stop to think that maybe he got this far with the homestead because he didn’t spend all day watching and bitching at KZbin videos? Also, when you get this advanced in a homestead, it’s more about showing other homesteaders what is possible than it is anything to do with pride or ego.

[@noHandle1776]

Trade out that AC for a lower profile one. They are a good 5” or more slimmer

[@OTRFTransport]

10:31 it's a very niche market but it looks like it would be directly addressing a concern that everyone has with a camper. Somebody should look into that because I've never developed a physical product lol. Enjoy my idea 😂

[@Cantspeakable]

The fella with the trailer idea has the right thing going. For you I would recommend that. Or pouring a slab in front of your door that you can roll the camper out on. Then you can bring it low through the door

[@dieselXJ]

Piano doilies would probably work awesome. They are made of cast iron and have a pocket for the piano leggs to sit in so the piano wont fall off when rolling.

[@owendodman3037]

We have the bottom half of a vbox grain cart and some 8x8s that run length wise, that's what we store our truck camper on

[@tylerstewart1471]

The indoor guest cabin idea was awesome! That went right up my alley !!

[@moosejuice4059]

Getting soft with the money Ole Son. Remember your roots and retain the grit.

[@joestikeman83]

Kneeling on a small rock is the worst!!!!!!!! Anyway neat videos

[@JBCaudillKnives]

Forgot to strap it and say “that ain’t going nowhere”.

[@PNWZombieWatch]

I love my cheap camper. It is old but sturdy. If I ding it I don't care. As long as I keep the roof waterproof that's pretty much all I care about. Everything else I can fix will a little effort if it goes bad.

[@vpotter2010]

Question... you and your family are crafty, why not build an off-vehicle camper trailer/dolly for this camper? Seems like the biggest issue was clearance height.

[@vpotter2010]

Doh, someone beat me to it.