Truck Camping: DIY Slide Out Camper Extension to Sleep in the Bed of My F-150 Super Crew Pickup

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In this video I spend less than $200 in material and build a completely weatherproof truck camper for my F-150. This camper extension makes the 5 1/2 foot bed of my truck 7 1/2 feet long which allows me to sleep comfortably and protected from the elements. The camper extensions slides into my topper and slides out onto the tailgate when I need it. When pushed back into the bed of my truck the tailgate folds up and my cap window closes making the extension disappear.
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[@DrenalinAdventures]

I'm really excited to put this camper to use. I have a lot of adventures planned with it.

[@ritajimmie3361]

It looks awesome so far. I have a GMC extended cab 4X4 truck and something like this would be great. Thanks for sharing

[@fernandobriseno8164]

Quick question, what did you tap into for the camper brake light? Nice build BTW not sure if I could handle all those angles with the wood.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

@@fernandobriseno8164 The camper extension pushes back in. The brake light is on the cap.

[@Kazukio77]

Personally I would of left it as a large single door and used gas lifters with a piano hinge on the top so it opens just like the canopy glass does. Would be easier to seal, but the barn doors look good too. Nice work!

[@artsteadman2230]

to each their own

[@steverobinson4199]

This is a really cool project. Only thing I would have done different, is use wood glue on all those joints since they are held together with a single screw. Still a thumbs up from me. 👍

[@janetwithers7427]

That is a very nice camper addition. We had a VW van in 60-70s that we made into a camper van with bed and cabinet in the back. Lots of camping fun. Way to go Scott. 💖

[@juliesimpson3729]

Wow! I love your project and look forward to seeing you complete it! Too bad it has to be interrupted by all the horrible Bloomberg commercials. Give us a break utube!

[@donaldburton6869]

That’s perfect! This is just what I want to do also. I have a Tacoma and the bed is 73” long with the tailgate shut. I’m 72.5” tall and I don’t want my head and feet to hit. Thank you for this very detailed video.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@bradbandemer5845]

Very impressed with your design abilities Scott!!! Very well thought out for all contingencies.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Brad.

[@rowerwet]

You won't find a less expensive exterior finish than poor man's fiberglass, it also will last longer, be waterproof, and need the least, maintenance. Whatever you choose, I would definitely recommend redoing all of the joints with a polyurethane construction adhesive like PLpremium. I built a plywood teardrop using screws only to hold joints together until the glue cured. Then I removed the screws and filled the holes with more adhesive. Screws and nails expand and shrink with heat, eventually making the holes larger and allowing water and rot in. I love the idea, I'm about to buy a short bed truck myself and plan on an extension of some sort similar to this idea, only built out of foam. I built a second teardrop camper and a a whole bunch of kayaks out of 2" foam skinned with painted fabric, it's tougher and lighter than you can imagine

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

I am late for the party, having just seen this. Excellent fabrication skills. One tip is to use centering bit for hinges because of precision.

[@gaellemaz3727]

Great job. I can't wait to see it mounted on the truck and how convenient it will be.

[@drewmatthews140]

This is so awesome!! I watched a video of a guy that did a very similar build in his 5 foot Tacoma bed.

[@heidipokraka4570]

That's awesome. Gets my mind going on an insert for my next truck!!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

You should!

[@ricknsw71]

Nice stuff scott looks good bud. Hope its going to be insulated as well Cheers mate from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@DrenalinAdventures]

It will be.

[@ricknsw71]

@@DrenalinAdventures ahh nice mate cant wait to see the final product

[@craiglawrey7518]

Very well done build. Thanks for making the video.

[@alankita1059]

There's s guy with a Tacoma pickup that had done something similar to this, I think he been living in it over 5 years. It has a movie projector in it. To help with the rigidity of your build I would have added 2x2 braces from the sides to the top of the angled pieces and 2X2 pieces angle cut along the length of the edge where the two angled pieces meet. I would also add some runners length wise under the floor so it slides in/out straight every time.

[@texstar06]

Alan Kita Off-Grid Backcountry Adventures is who made this for his Tacoma

[@thesupercooladventureshow6080]

Good advice!

[@DWSOutdoors]

You defiantly could have done a single door with an oversized spring hinge with a center line brace to carry the load!

[@woodswarrior2342]

Nice craftsmanship Scott. That’s going to work really well for what you want to do.

[@DWSOutdoors]

This is an amazing build bud! Enjoy the convince and I might just do this for my new short bed myself!

[@stevezeppieri]

Scott this was a real treat. I didn’t know how far the vid would take us into your project… But wow, it’s looking amazing. Can’t wait for the next video. Cheers!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Steve.

[@rdpauley9824]

Very cool Scott, 👍 don’t forget to add your logo on the doors.

[@marianfrances4959]

Good job! It certainly can be done, successfully. We built something similar, took it through west-coast downpours no problem!

[@steverobinson4199]

Cover it in fiberglass cloth and resin, like a surfboard, and it will be solid and waterproof.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I’ve never worked with fibreglass

[@steverobinson4199]

@@DrenalinAdventures oh it's easy. A man of your skills could do it just by watching any video. It basically laying down the cloth, mixing the resin with a catalyst, and then just painting it on. The allow time to harden. Super simple.

[@dansrav4v670]

Very good, very profesdional 👍

[@terlorskitch]

Nice job Scott. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@johnafagerquist8235]

Nice project. I enjoyed your presentation. Thank you for sharing on You Tube!

[@misterbulger]

I wanted to do this to my E350 XL but itd pull out like 8-10ft and then pop down below so I could have standing room. It had a 12ft long cargo area which was pretty huge. I wanted to put it on garage door tracks with a fold down wheel on the end so it slides out easily, then make it so it could fully disconnect and I'd basically have a little cabin that I can drop off.

[@giselecontassotdesayvre8090]

Bonjour , vous allez bien ?...une belle extension sur votre véhicule !... très bon et beau travail !..bravo... ça va faciliter vos voyages ..et le transport de votre matériel. Yes!..good job🙂

[@WillemLuntungan]

Thank you

[@jimkrug2586]

Nice work Scott. Look forward to seeing the finished extension.

[@shugster2]

I can't wait to see the finished product!

[@onlysmiles3419]

very cool project!! Can't wait to see the second part of the video!

[@thebeagles1929]

Hi. Great video. Just binge watch a bunch of your videos. I have a 13 Raptor, was going to build a trailer but now i am going this way. Be great for northern hunting/fishing trips. I appreciate the video. Thanks from a fellow Windsor dweller.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@Leon-lp9fl]

Thanks for showing, need to build a extension as well.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

That looked like a fun little weekend project, Scott. It'll be fun to see how you finish it out.

[@barneyrubbles2285]

A GREAT WAY TO TRY IT WINTER CAMPING.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

thank you

[@roadiemort3589]

Have fun keeping the mosquitoes out, screen and velcro should help.

[@barrydeacon3551]

Great job!! Fantastic build. Wish I still used my truck for camping.. perfect for short box for sure... A++

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@moderntk7445]

Great video! We love this diy project.

[@hazel555]

Nice job! I would like to try wood frame with plastic sheeting to reduce weight and improve water resistance.

[@lovablepersona5000]

I like how you just looked at it and figured it out. Nice job! Probably should have used wood glue on your joints though.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Great point!

[@davidc523]

Pretty cool excited to see it come together

[@jackoall4505]

Great job Scott. I watched the 1st video of the frame construction and paint. Looking the the follow-up with the final weather sealing.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I'm planning on doing a complete build video. Hopefully I'll get time.

[@williegrenier5895]

Enjoyes the possibility

[@robsanchezvideoproductions]

Another great video! Thanks Scott

[@skunklepew6469]

NOT bad for first go at a bed extention. After use may have ideas for improved version.

[@OldGoatintheWoods]

You're pretty dang handy! :) Like the idea and look forward to how that will work in action.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

thank you

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Great DIY Project there Scott... one major issue... you did not make me one at the same time...lol Dennis, Canoehound Adventures

[@deo53]

A great project. Looks really good. Looking forward to see how it works. Cheers

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks Darryll

[@888johnmac]

nice idea & good build , i'm sure you will get a lot of use from it

[@samc705]

You could have just planed or ground the corners of the frame at the top of the doors to a downward and diagonal angle and slightly planed the uprights to knock the inside 90 degree off and had the doors tighter together, and rebating the hinges would have been a tidier job ...I'm not picking at your work Scott, as you've did a fine job, just letting you know how I'd have went about it. All the best. Sam.

[@BraxxJuventa]

Great job Scott! Well done! 👍😁

[@genep3022]

Nice build. Turn some lights on bro!😀

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Lol. I know.

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Very nice ! Look into a process known as poor mans fiberglass . It would have been a perfect application for this project.

[@claudedesforges5496]

Great work my friend , that a nice extension you did.....

[@DrenalinAdventures]

thank you

[@Tribble6hatch]

wow scott ! very well done , very thoughtful !

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you

[@iamtheaaronsmith8358]

Incredible video!!

[@graceham1]

Nice idea if you can handle small spaces and not feel closed in. Probably would not work for me, but we will see when it is finished and functioning.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

It’s more open inside than it looks.

[@ralfrisberg8009]

Nice, thinking of doing something similar to my own pick up, it's only a skoda pick up but hey, it works for me 😎

[@thizizliz]

That's quite an engineering job. Looking forward to seeing the results. Have you considered vinyl flooring? Easy to keep clean and no slivers.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Yes. It’s still an option

[@bugsbunny7710]

Well done

[@catherinetalarski9249]

Enjoyed the video. Nice work you're doing. Have you thought about making the floor up several inches so that area can be used for storage? I'm eager for the upcoming video. Sincerely, The Loon, Catherine.

[@conniewaite1996]

Super job,gives me ideas,for a jeep extension

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Glad I could help

[@samducharme4863]

I dig the project but I found myself obsessing over the way you snap the drill bit-thing.

[@samducharme4863]

Subbed, btw👍

[@debbiegibbons1226]

This is so cool !! I’m totally inspired !!😎

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@debbiegibbons1226]

What size mm plywood did you use ? Thanks 🙏

[@jimmycecil1287]

Nice build. What do you use to fill the voids around the box, where it doesnt touch the topper?

[@DWSOutdoors]

I feel like I should know what that very convenient drill attachment is that helps hold the screw and you just move back after it is set but could you please let me know as it seems like it would make life building things just a little better!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Dewalt Magnetic Drive Guide

[@DWSOutdoors]

Drenalin Adventures thank you!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow this is something different, I subscribed like to see how it turns out

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@blackjackhogs8773]

Very nice

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks

[@nsyakfisheroutdoors2185]

Very interesting. Think I’ll stick to the hot tents and hammocks.

[@flyifri]

Arts and Crafts, very nice. Have you ever thought about building your own kit airplane that could go on floats.? Thank you for the update...!

[@christopherwallace8000]

Why 18 boxes of screws though? It's not Noah's Ark, otherwise.... Damn good build sir.

[@ThomasJordan-ITW]

Awesome video as always Scott! I'd like to do some similar modifications to my 4Runner. I just started making a couple videos of my own - thanks for the inspiration!

[@mendozaconsultation]

Nice. Maybe a clear water proof epoxy over the paint for weather protection.

[@lessharratt8719]

Nice Build. Inspiring.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robinsnest3855]

Nice work

[@chriskimmel5440]

Nice Job!

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

Really interesting video good job. 👍👍😀

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@sammaxwell7812]

hello again sir long time no see, you look great it's very different when you're in the woods where is this sir finally the parents living at home alone

[@bennybobanger7841]

Nice work but it seems much easier to trade your truck in for a crew cab with a longer bed.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Just wasn't an option for me.

[@mikeault4782]

I was very happy to find this video! I can't wait for the next video and the finishing touches! I am planning the same project for my Nissan Frontier. I've only come across one other youtuber who's done this. I'm a metal worker, so I'm leaning towards all aluminum. Btw, am I the only one who thinks the dewalt drill sounds like nails on a chalk board?

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Lol, you a Makita guy? Thanks for watching 👍

[@mikeault4782]

@@DrenalinAdventures I am! Great video!

[@AdventureswithSpackmann]

Hey Scott not sure if you have finished this or not yet but what about some thin rubbber sheeting to cover the gap where the hinges are. To water proof it. Start at the top of the door and go to the bottom overlapping the door and side of the camper with enough to account for the angel of the door to the roof.

[@AdventureswithSpackmann]

Or instead of rubber just some tyvek

[@DrenalinAdventures]

No, its not done yet. I'll be posting more videos on it.

[@KHudd]

Great project. Subbed your channel.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@dwrivers47]

Looks great Scott, fantastic idea. I’m not a handy guy at all, so I love to watch these projects. Does the roof need a drip edge or is the sealant and finish enough? Thanks, have a great Family Day weekend.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I ran out of time to show all of the weatherstripping etc. That will be on the next video. Just a quick project from home in my garage. I'll put it to good use though.

[@simonforget280]

@@DrenalinAdventures A small kerf alongside the edges of the roof would prevent the capillary action of water. I did something similar (well, twice) for a friend years ago. We added a roofing membrane on the second one. Never heard that if leaked afterward. Keep up your excellent work!

[@DrenalinAdventures]

@@simonforget280 thank you

[@billywright8144]

I have a 2018 Ford F-150 crew cab just like yours 5 and 1/2 ft bed I would really like to have one of these slide ends can you send some information on that how much it cost how much material and better yet would you sell it ?? 🙏

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Lol, wow, your timing is better than you can imagine. I will be making a video in the next month to sell it on KZbin. Email me at [e-mail]

[@jayl6029]

Looks very nice. Getting inside might not be to bad but getting out may possibly be an issue. It would be cool to see some windows on the upper doors.

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I’m trying to find some

[@jayl6029]

@@DrenalinAdventures perhaps small picture frames with glass inserts would work?? Only reason I mentioned windows is for visibility while driving.

[@josephineflatt74]

Make the top part so it all folds over to be able to slid the whole thing in

[@DIYcamperNATE]

Scott where did you buy the barn door bottom pin latches for the inside lock?

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Home Depot.

[@DIYcamperNATE]

Thanks I’ll try them again. Just finished up my version of this build for my Toyota Tacoma , thanks for the help :)

[@kylebarfield2603]

How does it seal around the edges?

[@harlandvaught1177]

Could you design a Chevy Avalanche camper shell and how much would you charge

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Hi Harland, I could but I barely have time to finish this one.

[@harlandvaught1177]

@@DrenalinAdventures it's okay I really wanted to know how the frame wood look it did not dawned on me until I saw your video of you making yours I can ask another guy that's actually in South Carolina closer to me to make one so I can see what the Skellington would look like if he has extra time an wood I see a lot of trucks with them and a lot of people in California or selling them but I don't know how to get in contact with the people that are selling them in California if I knew how to contact them I have a guy that lives there that travels in between there and here that can actually pick it up for me on his way back this way after it's paid for if you know anyone that is selling one or trying to get rid of one please let them know that I'm looking I have been looking for the past 2 years and if you know anyone in California that knows someone selling one please spread the word for me I would really appreciate it trucker we stick together as well as campers and Hunters your idea is totally awesome really love to know how that wood look on my truck as well again thank you for sharing I will be watching for your videos God bless you peace and love to your family

[@JeffWinter1]

Interesting concept. Going to insulate it?

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Yes

[@andrisecasimir4930]

I like your work can u sell me a super erlight camper 4by6 to pull by electric tricycle

[@barnwobble]

Its weird how you make your studs,you butt them the wrong way,far stronger if you have your rail fixed on top of the uprights and not uprights full length with rails screwed in the side.

[@tommyulman6623]

when you going to get back to the cabin I'm sure it has something to do with the weather

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Something came up that i plan to address in an upcoming video. It's still getting done so be patient.

[@jonog5632]

Dam why am I building a 4x8 when I can have a hide away 4x4

[@skullcrusher0328]

Can you provide plans

[@DrenalinAdventures]

Sorry, I should have documented it as I built it.

[@skullcrusher0328]

That is an awesome project that you built . I wouldve been great if you had the plans so I can do the same and start my adventure. I do thank you very much for replying though.

[@stevegarcia2494]

@@DrenalinAdventures Might you have a list for all of the wood that you needed for this project? Great build! I can't wait to make mine. Thank you.

[@timmothyrushlow4219]

Is that something you can build for me and I can pay you?

[@holographicearthsimulator8124]

Where's the completion video?

[@DrenalinAdventures]

I’m working on it 👍

[@josephineflatt74]

Are you going to insulate it?

[@DrenalinAdventures]

yes. next video.

[@douggibson9084]

Excellent video Scott. Great project. LED light idea from KZbin "WILD YAM" from CTC Wood LED lights battery operated $13.

[@user-ed9bc1mo1e]

Картонный танк))))