Truck Cap Camper Build (Part 2) MASSIVE 7ft SLIDE-OUT!

[@JeepTJay6]

6:37 Man, I remember the days when my lady used to hang out and just watch me build stuff. Not sure if that's actually your lady or just fam but don't ever take that for granted. Nice work on the bed setup BTW.

[@travelcampingblacksmithing786]

Like the build. As an RV tech myself, I think of a few things that some people may not. Like the space between the bed sides and the frame rails. Some models of trucks have the perfect amount of room to mount a battery tray, box and then a deep cycle battery to run things. Then possibly stick a propane tank on the other side if you want. A class B conversion van that's factory built by an RV company can give lots of inspiration. If you use that in winter, a small tent stove that you can put the exhaust out the window for heat is an option. Also, if you're able to run dual batteries in the truck under the hood, get the tray and install a deep cycle battery instead and then use an RV trombette solenoid to isolate it. It will click on to charge the battery when the truck is running and then off when parked to keep from draining the starting battery. Plus they usually come with an "emergency start" button which will allow you to boost the truck using the deep cycle battery.

[@heycooley]

Ty sir 👍

[@DreamCarGarage1]

Brilliant job! One of the easiest, pull out kitchen, truck bed videos, to follow I've watched so far. I've now got a really good idea how to make my own. Thanks for posting

[@lolitabonita08]

FIRST of all THANK YOU!!! for sharing the how to step by step and don't do the speedy gonzales type of video like many idiots do in UTUBE when do not want to share knowledge...SECOND ...I learned so much from this video.. so I .thank you again!!!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

Awesome build! Jealous of that drawer!!

[@pataldrich]

I was just going to tag you, he's trying to one-up ya!

[@MainelyOutDoors]

@@pataldrich 😂 id say he accomplished that!

[@whitlong4486]

Definitely want to do this in my blazer that I got last year… coincidentally, I’m Yarmouth Maine. Thanks for the great video.

[@swtgirl632]

This thing is sick. I’m really want to do this when I get a truck, and this is great inspiration!

[@o1420]

Just came across your video and that’s simple and neat!! Good job😊

[@munizda]

Great video. I think I still would have used the aluminum shelf toy built for the cooker and used the space you have for the cooker as more storage or even a pull out sink if that makes sense. It looks amazing man. Very nice build.

[@kcribari]

Dude this thing looks strong as heck. I want to do a very similar build, but I am going to try to make the bed top hinged so I can access storage from within the cab. Great video man thank you.

[@edperry6199]

Maybe I'll build a drawer on my next one. I bet you replaced that mattress by now. I'm running 4 inches thick. Mine's about same height, but my knees and arms bump the window or the curtain on my window so I slid a cut piece of corrugated plastic down the side that comes up about 6 inches above the bedrail. Now I'm figuring out how to seal the gate so dust stops and cold air from the gate top corner. I use my bed more for drunk nights at friends then fishing so far...

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

No I just added an exercise Matt under it for more cushion. Been working fine

thank you for great video keep up good work, I love camping fishing and do thing out door .

[@CMF_1]

Mainers getting things done

[@Artiscrafty]

I do the same thing. When it comes to trying to think ahead. We’re all human

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

Dang a 13 plus year old mattress, now that’s getting your money worth 👍🏾

[@M1978-p8j]

From college , yikes ! That was the only part of the video that scared me !

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@@M1978-p8j 🤣🤣🤣

[@boondocksoverlandandoutdoors]

My house don’t even have that nice of flooring! 😂 sweet build man! I’m planning to going this route! Just got one of the big piece’s need for my build which is a sweet ARE camper shell! Hopefully will be uploading some vids on here soon!

[@MyLittleFarmhouse]

This is awesome and exactly what I’m looking to build .. Thank you 😊👍🏽🇦🇺

[@markshoenus2591]

Wouldn't change a thing. Awesome rig!!

[@andrewrichey7374]

Wow just what I’ve been looking for, been watching different videos to get different ideas for in the bed of my 2001 Silverado Z 71. I like that set up, appreciate you sharing. I’ll be following for more ideas love that design that is awesome

[@merellemain5835]

I think you did a great job, easy, simple, and usable.

[@NavigatingwithNafe]

That turned out pretty sharp! 👍... nicely done!!

[@ramonmirabal101]

Love your build, What about paint the inside tail gate with the same product you use on the top. Enjoy your toy.

[@Zeus_22]

Man that is clean. Great looking rig you have there.

[@RCPlaneNut]

Awsome job looks great and functional

[@newmoon984331]

ive got the decked system in my tundra and i love it but theres a bit of wasted space. youve utilized the wasted space and the customized compartments are nice. nice work

[@marktroy66]

Looks great man. Makes me think I’d like to do something with my truck similar

[@atlenwoods7566]

You did a good job on everything the bed drawers ect lights too wish I could hire you to fix my truck

[@dougharrison8221]

Ps...great build! Nothing wrong with winging it a bit. Also, Kregs Pocket Hole Jig makes short work of all the joinery

[@merellemain5835]

Great job! I like it all.

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

Really cool build! Thanks for sharing!

[@kyebo1776]

Great build! I would consider screwing a nylon cutting board instead of stainless surface.

[@ganonjesuschrist2053]

Why?

[@kyebo1776]

@@ganonjesuschrist2053 why not

[@ganonjesuschrist2053]

@@kyebo1776 because stainless looks way better

[@kyebo1776]

@@ganonjesuschrist2053 yes ,but it will reek havoc on your blades. To each their own

[@biglouishere]

good job buddy coming out nice

[@haroldrull4943]

Nice, just giving me an idea to do mine as well. Like that slot below the pillow for the 9 mil….

[@richrappa7906]

Outstanding brother!!!

[@ckna6739]

Great job I am thinking doing to my truck great video ty for the tips

[@jonathankidd1055]

Wicked build! Not sure if you've done this yet, but have you thought about adding bed side stiffeners to prevent your bed sides from flexing and cracking under the weight of your cap and gear on top?

[@opalacios666]

Nice job. Be safe.

[@jimhayd7857]

Absolutely beautiful

[@seanbradley3314]

Awesome build!

[@matthewmc4363]

Sick man. I like it a lot.

[@PacificNorthwestBowhunting]

Nice work, dude!!

[@heycooley]

Awesome job 👏 👍 🙌

[@Screenwriting]

9mm? Pft! Put a 10mm in there so you can take care of bears, too.

[@ericklein2589]

Nicely done!

[@brokenwingsparanormal]

this was awesome and inspiring

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Thank you

[@robertgreer5229]

Nice work!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Came out good!! Nice work!

[@campgoerOne]

Looks really good!! I like it!! 👍

[@jamescunningham935]

Maybe build one more pull out drawer for the other side so you could put a bigger bed maybe

[@paula.2422]

Awesome build. Great job!👍

[@spenceradams7896]

Just a thought, you could make a “top” over the pull out drawer that can provide a removable flat surface that could if you wanted double as a table.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Will do that on the next one. But I usually use my wooden cutting board and set it up there

[@chopsticks525]

Appreciate this video man! I have been brainstorming something similar to this and this video helped a lot

[@logjam88]

Nice build. I need a wider bed as I am a wider person.

[@keithzufelt604]

Did you have to add some sort of a gasket around your tailgate to keep everything from getting dusty on backroads?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Yeah if you watch the part 1 video of this build it’s near the end on that. Stuff worked well too.

[@oscarmarfori613]

That’s is a really narrow bed box hope you have weighted more decision on your sleeping comfort than storage on the remaining space

[@franciscolagorce8063]

Smart man love the video

[@richdunn9774]

I see around 6:50 the supervisors on hand!😂

[@MeetMeOutside]

Nicely done ! Great job !

[@Raynor88]

6:38 I see the foremen is doing her job. lol

[@MichopescA]

Saludos amigo sigo tu canal me gusta mucho, desde Pensacola Florida Michopesca

[@ThatOneGuyMatt]

Really really like this build. The thing that bugs me most about these slide out builds though is that I would add adjustable leg supports at the end just to help it not put so much pressure on everything. I know you got the big bad ass locking slides but being me I'd put some thing there. Never know when someone might lean on it and you hear a big crack.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Don’t need it with mine. I could sit on it. It’s all anchored to the bed

[@atlenwoods7566]

Wish I had a good skill like that way cool man

[@sherrymuzykazekestravels6793]

Nice job!!!!!

[@brand0nmiller21]

How's your gas mileage hauling this thing? Would you change the drawers to 1/2" ply or the flooring to something thinner? Really solid build but I'm thinking you could have saved a ton of weight, no?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

No idea. I don’t check the mileage. Def could have saved weight. I don’t have a table saw at my place so this was easier

Makes me wish I had a 6’ bed

[@infie]

It's really nice! Where does the GF sleep though?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

At home

[@barrydeacon3551]

Good build! B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@helicopterjohns]

Nice build!!!!!!!

[@GlennHernandez-u4r]

Keep it going

[@corymullins3737]

For tour cutting board slide out, did you use 2 pieces of 3/4 " plywood ?

[@claytonchapman2419]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@anthonyrenaud5783]

Great job!!!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Thank you!

[@atlenwoods7566]

Wow that's cool man

[@2aRJay2]

On your base board did you mounted to the bed? Or its just laying on top of the bed and you just use the drawers weight to secure it?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It’s screwed down to my floor

[@RonParr-z5s]

nice build. what did you do to prevent leaks between cap and truck bed

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Check out part 1 of this

[@CHard69]

"Holy smokes Cathy!!"

[@lisagreenlee143]

Hello there, I enjoy your channel very much! Question: Do you build platform beds with drawers for fee? I'd be interested in having one made just like this one but removable as I'll use my truck for more than camping. I have a 2014 F-150 SuperCab with 78" truck bed.

[@atlenwoods7566]

Like it a lot wish I could something like that

[@thebigboss024]

How’s everything so far? Been following your built. Have you had any problems on your truck bed? I’ve seen few guy’s installed bed stiffeners to support the weight

[@michaelhatzigeorgiou470]

The Alumasteel is so soft and scratches and dents so easily. I wouldn’t recommend cutting on it.

[@727xer]

Great job, but why o why didnt you go with a stepped cap? be nice to be able to sit up at night : )

[@Artiscrafty]

Hi Really nice job. Where did you get those drawer slides ? Really nice design. I’m gonna try to do something similar

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

They should be in the description

[@JohnHenry2420]

After all these videos i figure by the time i get it built summer will be over so i like a few rubber made containers heater some water and a mattress .....equals more time doing what i really want to do which is having my line in the water.

[@jimhayd7857]

So. How much weight was the new floor, sliding drawer and bed ?

[@6gazza9]

Hello & great video ;) What thickness plywood are you using please !! & is there a lightweight plywood you can buy to save weight ? Thank you from Gary ;)

[@travishaskell6897]

Great stuff

[@markhuru]

Here’s a question? I want locking full extend drawer slides, couldn’t you use 4 slides, 2 next to each other to double the weight capacity?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Probably. You mean just regular kitchen ones? These locking ones I used were like 500lb

[@markhuru]

@@mainetroutwhisperer thanks I want similar to your set up only tools, in a tall rack For my transit connect work van…

[@matthewgardner1238]

Excellent!

[@39FORTYWATER]

😤😠😡 Boom boom boom Slow down the intro.... I was taking extreme notes🥺 I mean extreme. I don't have the depth but this is awesome🥺 space and what I want to see. Pull out under rail and then (smack) slide underneath stainless steel table under the draw pull out🤯😱. Not thing on your level. Plus the storage space is close to what I wanna do but water bottles and and a pump water system is gonna be there for me just not sure how good the pump is yet. Oh the stove to burn as well. So that made me take more space in the rear of my truck. Wow🤯😱🤔🤨👍😫😁👏👏 good step up. May I copy?

[@claybornlewis276]

I've never heard them called sex screws.... If you want to look them up and find them they're called Chicago screws

[@adrianv8915]

How are those drawer slides holding out? Also, where are they made? Thanks for the content!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Holding up great. They are bomb proof. Not sure where they are made but I got them from solid woodworks

[@adrianv8915]

@@mainetroutwhisperer - ah. Okay. I saw the amazon link for the VEVOR

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@adrianv8915 yeah they are the same thing

[@adamriverdale5361]

How many inches wide is your bed platform (at its widest)? Thanks!

[@adventuretrails1ato]

The final piece slide out. Which brand do you use?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Linked in description

[@stephaniesimmons-ashorobi3314]

Super nice

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

That’s a Decked drawer system at 10% the price!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

And much longer

[@trevororr5494]

Is the floor sheet 1/2 in ply?

[@monocogenit1]

How long is the truck bed?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

6ft

[@toufongyang8127]

Nice

[@jimmyboy163]

At 16:45.......lol, my thoughts exactly!!!!!

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

What size plywood are you using for the drawers 1/2"?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

It’s actually pine boards for the sides