We bought a TRUCK CAMPER! The Complete BUDGET DIY REMODEL Starts HERE. Terra Tula

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[@TheMangrovejack1]

If you can , Look at lowering the queen bed down a bit, and fill in under for storage for cloths etc, fit a couple of solar panels on the roof and a second battery for the camper exclusively, also buy a small bbq, cook outside when ever possible, keeps the inside cooler , and no cooking smells that linger. Good luck , lived in a caravan for 4 years , and now we go away every 3 months for 1 to 2 weeks . Cheers from Australia

[@BCRODCO]

Hopefully the cassette player comes with a No.2 pencil..(people over 40 get the reference).

[@inbirdhunter7299]

😄The old Bic ink pens can accomplish the same goal.

[@tommynikon2283]

LOL....at 64, it's appreciated. And remembered. And I just bought a '99 Civic- complete w/ OEM radio/cassette.

[@hookednrolling2009]

Tommy Nikon yes also have a extra of those bc it will slide behind the dash lol 😂 JT I won’t watch land sailing not interesting to me does any body know when new boat is due to be delivered thanks this way I know when to check back 🇺🇸🇺🇸🐟🐠🎣🛥🌴⛱😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@glennedwards1449]

You do not need a pencil if you go with an 8 track!! Get with the times! Do not be a technological luddite :)

[@pavichapin]

I have close to 100 cassettes from the 70's and early 80's. I have never had to do the pencil rewind on a tape. I always had good quality players. Still play some at home.

[@riverakers]

Good luck!The truck is a main priority.Your jack stands and AC also.Check the roof and fridge and water heater.Leaks are super destructive.Pipe cutter extra water line and water line crimper.Something for roof leak repair.Welcome to a new world while you wait for your boat.

[@nickgarcia7110]

You guys are awesome. to be young and adventurous. I admire you. As my wife and I near retirement (1-2 yrs) we hope to run into you in our travels through out the world.

[@reetyul88]

I can understand Billy's reluctance to part with his truck. I have a '98 Cummins 12 valve in a 2500 like his with over a million miles on it now, and I'm not giving it up any time soon either!

[@colinboniface194]

Brilliant move... Never thought for one minute you'd buy a house... LOL... A butterfly is such good luck. They represent beauty and freedom... Just the omen to start an adventure... Looking forward to this too...

[@kingtob5061]

You kids make me so mad that when I was your age I didn't break the norm and do what I wanted to do you have my utmost respect, goes to show you could do anything you want if you work hard enough for it best of luck for your travels and stay safe 1 million thumbs up

[@captraykelly]

Congrats on the camper. All the best with it. There's no doubt, you will enjoy it. Safe travels.

[@laurieswezey2867]

“You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on your way!” (Dr Seuss) Congratulations!!!!! Thanks for sharing the sea and now the mountains with us! You are both so amazing and an inspiration for everyone ❤️❤️❤️

[@dmack1827]

You are never too young to re-tire!

[@William_Hada]

Sierra and Billy are now landlubbers! I love the new plan. That camper is awesome. Can't wait to follow you on your new adventures!

[@xxturbowesxx]

Imagine a life where you have a truck like this in storage somewhere inland that you love(like the Rockies) and a new catamaran that can take you anywhere. Need a break from life at sea then you can fly to your camper.. All for $4,000ish. Don't know what the plan is but sounds awesome to me.

[@jaymugenpower]

Billy's green truck!! What a hero haha. looks awesome!

[@72097077]

We have the same truck & have been told that the motor is bullet proof. If the rest of the truck was totaled, we should keep the motor! We bought a 22' trailer for $7,000 at an auction about 8 years ago, & spent a month & an extra $1,000 to fix up the water damage that we couldn't see before we were in possession of it. We still love the trailer & it still suits us. It pays to be thorough with your inspection, but it's worth it. Enjoy the process & put your mark on it!

[@blk90s13]

once you own a 24V you can never change it, Billy I have the same truck sport short bed and it is my baby.

[@m2pozad]

I can't give sh*t about Van Life, but you guys are wild and can make most anything interesting, with far less problem focus than just about any couple.

[@andrewrooney2625]

"just took out a huge wad of cash and now I'm on edge" haha so relatable

[@brndnew01]

That's a really good truck...

[@annafraley5388]

Those Dodges with the straight six Cummings Diesels are pretty good, don’t blame Billy👍✅ Like the Camper, it’s Way nicer that I was imagining too 😎

[@stevej00]

The olde 12 valve. That is a cult vehicle. Looking forward to watching your adventures.

[@miles4874]

Sierra looks so happy!

[@chrisblaase2700]

Congrats guys! I’m looking forward to watching your dry land adventures! I call the kitchen in my RV the galley as well. Stay safe and healthy!

[@edrosenberger6947]

Now you will be buying diesel left and right....no wind to help on the miles! No ocean to help supply food! Noise everywhere! You guys will love when you are able to hit the waves again!

[@helihead11]

You will always be welcome in TN on Cherokee Lake. Anything you need or want can easily be found or already have.

[@travishall9398]

I grew up in Thonotosassa, FL and lived on a 16,000 acre ranch in Odessa before moving to GA!

[@papachuck6007]

I totally understand truck love, it will be a sad day when i have to give up my old girl!

[@dpl2617]

So cool, can't wait to see how it all works out !

[@tall14dude]

Oh boy! Salty sea-dwellers becoming nomadic overlanders 😄. It will be a lot of fun! I camp and backpack, and love it. You won't need sea legs where you're goin'! 🏕️⛵

[@elfenvine]

Holy crap, you paid abunch for that camper! Glad you got it less than asking

[@Steve-ec6ed]

YES!!!! I love reno videos! Cant wait for this! Congrats and good luck guys!

[@28cruzin]

You have entered a new and exciting world! There are numerous RV channels on youtube with an enormous amount of information and advice. Billy is 100% correct on the truck. Cummins diesel 5.9's are extremely reliable and sturdy. As I have some experience in the truck and camper are I would like to give you a little advice. Slide-in campers are top heavy so keep heavy items low. Upgrade your trucks suspension to have the heavyest front and rear swaybars you can find. Has your Cummins had the "KILLER DOWEL PIN" serviced? I strongly suggest adding a "Wicked Wheel" to your turbo. It will improve your torque and fuel milage. Do a full service on the transmission before heading out. Add a large transmission cooler. Service all wheel bearings and brakes. I hope the tires you bought are "E" load rated because the truck will aways have a load. Knowing what you are used to I expect you will be boondocking quite a bit. I could go on and on but you two know how to live simply. I'm looking forward to the fixup videos then the travel adventures. See you in the next one. Dave

[@OTHG6v]

Never ever get rid of that beast of a truck! Best Cummins there is!

[@deezlpwer07]

2nd dodge oh yes. The kid has the BHAF filter. Proud of ya boy.. stand your ground and keep the Cummins

[@BehindtheseEyes]

Great Surprise...More Restoration/ creativeness+ Adventure while awaiting New Catamaran 👍

[@WaterfrontJustin]

Butterfly agrees with Billy that the truck is pretty cool. Also your first land stowaway like seabirds on the sailboat haha.

[@xxturbowesxx]

Consider a separate thermostat on the AC. When on cool you set the hot/cold knob it will run to a set low temp output, then run the fan(not cooling) and then cycle back on the compressor but stay running. They aren't quiet so you can simply wire the external thermostat to have it run more "traditionally" so it will shut off when desired temp is reached.

[@dustinbranton]

Can't wait for the short boat vacation. I just got a 18 F250 4x4. I bought a new Four Wheel Project M Topper for adventures with the family. Hopefully I'll have some cool videos on my channel when we get it. 40 weeks to build it. Delivery around June 2021. I hate Home Depot! I try and support local these days.

[@davethehuman21]

Thanks for the great sailing videos. Cya

[@jimmiecox3183]

Cooool! Have fun!

[@kevinacuna6147]

Love the Cummins. Never sell it! I was already subscribed but after seeing that 2nd gen I was hooked again!

[@snapstring3134]

Let the land adventure begin. 👍

[@fritzk9118]

As many have said .... those cummins power-wagons hold their value. They are super awesome and completely worth it to put some some money into it.

[@matteldred4317]

Glad to see you're in a 2nd Gen Dodge!!! Gotta love the 5.9 Cummins

[@sirfred2004]

Another adventure begins!

[@TXBULL195]

love you all at sea and cant wait to see your land adventures too

[@monkeybar88]

If only I could find a girl so excited to move into a van down by the river...she's a keeper

[@robertlaird6746]

You should put a TPO or PVC roof on top of it. That's what commercial buildings use for a flat roof membrane. To install it, watch some videos but it requires glue and heat.

[@TheBanjoman]

Welcome Home... great idea on road trip, your dog will love it. A Monarch butterfly was in your truck and they travel very far to migrate. How ironic!

[@hotrodhog2170]

They been home for 4 months! Check out their facebook or instragram for current posts.

[@joshs199]

Good video. I like the short update videos. Even if your not doing things that are particularly "exciting" it's fun to stay up to date with what you guys are doing. I mean sice I've been watching your lives on video for 3 years or so.. it's always fun to see what y'all are up to. 😁👍

[@nooknerdz]

Adventure is out there!!!

[@stan3497]

Looking forward to the next big adventure

[@frankrice5364]

So cool I meet a older couble YEARS ago they lived in thier camper during the summer and thier sail boat during the winter...met them at stone m ountian Ga.they smiled all the time

[@TonyStark-re8mt]

Awesome!! You are in for a real treat for your next chapter in your lives.

[@Ridingwithmaximus]

keen as to see how this goes guys , looks awesome!

[@thomasdutton4600]

Love watching your adventures guys. All the way in Liverpool England

[@pvskrao]

good. new life started. go on

[@MamaDarius]

I'd definitely get new cupboard and drawer pulls.

[@glmaguire]

Awesome episode

[@jmewilson737]

So fun!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jefferyholland]

I have been watching every Seawind 1160 video I can find after you announced that you were buying a new boat. Now I will have to start watching truck camper videos so I can be an internet expert on them to. :) Can't wait to see what adventures you two get in to.

[@jeffmiller6660]

Florida has the most natural springs in the world just goggle themlove north Florida

[@jeffmiller6660]

Camping cheap Beautiful become spring Hoppers

[@6gorks]

Put a smile on my face! Oh to be young and up to all sorts of shenanigans :) Where is Jetty? The perfect set up for a gypsy!!!

[@hotrodhog2170]

They used her for the down payment! Ain't no dang ol' dog allowed in the camper!

[@6gorks]

@@hotrodhog2170 Awe, shucks.

[@hotrodhog2170]

@@6gorks Ha ha haa! Plus Jetty doesn't like babies! Hint hint, wink wink!

[@stephenlundy5082]

I would reseal the roof while you are fixing up the RV. Were there any soft spots in the walls that could indicate roof leakage

[@TripleAstyle1]

100% reseal the roof. #1 issue with campers is roof leaks and they are a nightmare.

[@catchcryhamm275]

I agree, roof leaks and wood rot. If there is any musty smell at all, wood rot needs to be investigated. Best do it now while you are renovating. Especially check the shower area too, as well as leaks from the roof to wall joins.

[@pvskrao]

perfect home

[@meadowbrookguideservice8359]

Ok you two..if you come to Maine...please come fishing with us!! My husband is a Maine fishing guide. You would have a great time. Have fun! Can't wait to see your adventures. We have camped at Fort De Soto, near St. Pete, FL, Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon FL, and the State Park in St. Augustine Fl. All beautiful. Lily Bay State Park, on Moosehead Lake, Maine is my favorite here in Maine. PS: You obviously are unaware...but sometimes my husband voices fishing pointers when I am watching your videos. HEHE. We both love your channel.

[@robm425]

Can't wait to see all the places you travel!

[@bryangoldsmith1238]

Welcome to RV life!!! It’s wonderful!

[@garrieparsons2265]

Watch out using straps in the future if straps have contact with steel they normally snap ... happy camping 🏕👍👍👍🏕🏕🏕

[@billylallen2662]

The truck sat for a year and he got it running....yep, I would love that truck too. I had a 93 Dodge diesel and it was slow. Then, in 2004 I bought a Ford 6.0 diesel, but it had engine issues. I look back at that and wish I would have bought a Dodge.

[@GT47179]

You guys work good together, looking forward to future adventures

[@roygordon9644]

Welcome to tera firma, enjoy the camper and the upgrade. It's a great camper 👍🏻

[@jeffjones4071]

Looking forward to your new adventures on the road!!

[@jonathanjacques7250]

I like it, nice buy.

[@scottjp8]

Good video! Nice to see you guys on land!

[@bellaangus1213]

So excited for you and me!! I get to live vicariously through y’all 🥰♥️😘🐕🐕🐕🥰🍸

[@Spoon279]

Cool beans! Spent my youth camping in one of those. Mom and Dad in the pickup and us kids in the camper while on the road. Dad hooked up an intercom to keep us in line.

[@wesailwillow]

Fantastic. That camper is in really good nick. We've got a slide on camper on our Landcruiser. It's a Trayon slide on (Australian brand) which takes about 15mins in total to set up. It will be really exciting to see your take on RV life. We're going to be travelling Australia in ours while we wait for our boat to be made. Enjoy.

[@scottpetrone6284]

Kind of like "planes trains and automobiles" with you guys! Sail boat (mono), Trawler, catamaran. Now a truck camper. I can't wait to see the fix-up video's, that's my favorite. 95% perspiration, 5% inspiration mixed with a lot of ambition. Hopefully I'll see you in the cockpit of an aircraft soon. PERFECT, JUST PERFECT!

[@mattr2773]

Sweet! can't wait for the remodel

[@chefevilee9566]

That camper is really super nice! It looks like it was hardly ever used. A big plus for you!

[@chrisruthford4492]

I'd definitely suggest Utah. If I didn't live in Texas I'd live in Utah. Zion NP is my favorite place ever.

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Do not give up the Dodge! For any reason. For anybody. The Dodge stays! You might say I sound a little partial?. I have a Dodge 3500 dually 1994 I'm in love with that thing! It'll be the last truck I ever own!!! Back about four years ago I decided to go truck shopping. Came back and sticker shock. Then said I better spend some money on the truck that I already have! 14000 into it and still saving a bunch!

[@18twilliams]

The 1st thing I did to mine was a power lift system and a new steel roof o and ac unit! I have a 2002 3500 and am glad for the dually!

[@pikehk]

I love your guys channel so much. Thank you for all the hard work.

[@gc1914]

I missed the puppy dog 😢 you'll have a great time on land, iam looking forward too it 👍

[@foreverfixin]

Welcome to RV life guys and it is a stick and Tenn version which means pretty easy to repair especially with Billy's knowledge of fixing stuff don't get rid of that air conditioner have it recharged it will work better than a new one would besides new RV air conditioners start at about $2,000 a good one y'all's 2000 Honda generator will be perfect for running the camper love the older RVs but I'm looking at a new one may be within the next year or two it is the Thor magnitude sv34 Ford 550 platform 4 wheel drive Super C as y'all know I bought a new boat it is a 1983 Carver Monterey 26 with a tri-axle trailer I have had a 1982 G25 GMC Vandura campervan done by Skyline for a year-and-a-half now love it even though it is broke down right now be sure to check all the seals on the roof twice a year on the camper water intrusion is your worst enemy love the channel guys and have fun boondocking

[@FX5067]

I have enjoyed your sailing adventures tremendously. I appreciate your friendly demeanors. I am a boater too. I wish you much lucky in your new adventures. Stay well and drive safely.

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Awesome 👍! When I first logged on, I was wondering what happened to the SW. Then I saw that SW smile. Smart.

[@BrljoMrljo]

Lol. " Whaat is casette player?" XD. Oh man, I am old.

[@Adrian-sz3dk]

I’m hoping they were joking!

[@robertsteele667]

Lol I remember taping songs from the radio

[@hyrocket]

*LOL you said it, like a dinosaur. **10:30*

[@thurmandias-martin5514]

Ha! Cassette players allowed the making of the infamous mix tape, which 8 Tracks never afforded. Before I could legally drive I took the 8 track out of my first car and put it in my bedroom so I could listen to the 8 tracks an older sister had left behind. Cassettes seemed so modern and small by comparison when they came out.

[@tsanx4562]

I looked at an Argosy trailer last year that had a working 8 Track and came with 40 or so tapes. Didn't buy it though.

[@johnlowery7684]

Going to miss the boat travels

[@outdoorzfam]

You two crazies are awesome! Y’all like fish outa water now lol Can’t wait to see your land travel videos 💙💚💙💚

[@robertgriffin662]

God luck, be careful and if you come to Tennessee, crossville is a great laid back place to visit.

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

That truck is a great truck

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

You kids are going to have a blast! I wish I had done stuff like this when I was younger instead of pursuing the corporate success ladder. Can't wait for the next chapter of adventures!👍

[@johnnylightning1491]

I can't say that I'm in favor of painting nice varnished wood, but that's me. I know it;'s not the "modern" look everyone seems to want but painted wood shows every ding and scratch where as varnished wood doesn't. but it's your camper, do what you want. Have a good adventure guys I'll be watching. Heck I should be buying a motor home around the first of the year, maybe we could even meet up somewhere. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

It was all fake laminate besides the cabinet covers. We love how it turned out! Can’t wait to share :)

[@Adrian-sz3dk]

Agreed, I just give that timber a light sand and a new coat of varnish.

[@corydriver7634]

Toad Hall have you ever seen the “wood” in a camper, especially an old one? It’s not worth the effort. It’s not like it’s mahogany.

[@mattsez2879]

thats not wood.....lol. its glue with powdered wood added

[@hotrodhog2170]

@@Adrian-sz3dk Fear not because it isn't remotely anything close to being "timber"!!! LOL

[@jakehoskins3124]

Good luck to you guys. I travel in a motorhome and I'm thinking you guys will love it.

[@cmoreoverland6739]

Trent and Allie just finished a remodel of a camper trailer. Same materials so some good ideas.

[@bobsays9803]

That’s a clean 2nd gen

[@chrisruthford4492]

I took a summer off and traveled with some friends when I was younger. Went to 6 National Parks and. Probably a dozen National Forests. America is unbelievably beautiful.

[@pavichapin]

When I was 23 I traveled the USA from coast to coast in a 1963 Ford van. Missed a few states but not many.

[@fergusonhobbyfarm4567]

That is an awesome truck!!

[@a1locc25]

On the next installment of tulas endless summer we trouble shoot electrical issues and rebuild a transmission

[@xxturbowesxx]

That's a beefy truck.. I doubt it.. Those campers are heavy though. Probably worth adding or upgrading the transmission cooler.

[@mattsez2879]

@@xxturbowesxx sorry, but that year of Dodge didnt come with a good transmission. The diesel has the best, but in general, dodge cant make a trans worth %&$#@. Not putting down the truck, i own 2 of them, but the trans WILL go out

[@davidmerullo551]

matt sez a couldn’t tell if it has a 47RE or not, however I have a 47RE in my 2002 with well over a million miles on the chassis, about 500k on the second 24V.

[@daneschuck6242]

I hope that you will have more sailing in the future.