Why a Truck Camper? Honest Six Month Review Living in a Truck Camper

Why a truck camper? This is our honest six month review after living in ours full time. Likes and dislikes. Palomino HS 2901 2022
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[@warrenscorner]

We just sold our truck camper. We loved that camper but we are 70 now and our mobility isn’t what it used to be. We had such fun over the years traveling around the US. We now have a Winnebago travel trailer. The journey continues!

[@chadwickworrell-sv5hn]

With your noise on the 12volt dc and the 120v ac outlets you clearly have a loose connection with the buzzing or humming like noise. It could be at the outlets or at the control panel but most likely at the outlets since you don’t have an issue else where. I’m sure one of y’all’s dads can fix this issue if Cody doesn’t feel comfortable. Hope this helps y’all out. Stay safe y’all

[@dodgedemon840]

But I love how you explain everything about the camper and any issues you've had so far and had to fix ,even down to how long the truck/camper package is

[@andreatruelove9693]

Beats the hell out of all that tent setup, tear down, and no regulation from the elements. Oh and critters.

[@carlgomm9699]

New subscriber here, am a retired over the road truck driver, am used to being on the road a lot, just bought a really nice RV, have been spending lots of time going through it, I'm getting lots of really good ideas from your show, please keep up the good work !!

[@GrassRootsLiving]

We lived in our small truck camper for 15 months are really liked it for the same reasons you said. However, life happens so we had to trade it in. However, we can really relate to you.❤

[@cuz129]

As an engineer I find all that capability in such a compact space is really cool! After our last primative tent camping at Blakely Loop on Lake Ouachita we've maybe decided that is too much roughing it with no water, bathroom or power.

[@jameswbarry9576]

Cordy and Kelly does the back widow in the pickup truck open there was a an inflatitable bubble goes between the pickup and the camper so you can pass through drinks and snacks take care happy camping

[@nevysadventuresllc9074]

About your cabinet paint, I highly recommend you paint all your cabinets a lighter color. It adds so much brightness and makes it feel more roomy. It’s actually a highly trending thing people are doing when renovating

[@lisabyrn660]

One thing I do to wash dishes to try and conserve water is I use the collapsible rubber wash tubs that lock to keep water in and open to drain. Your sink might be big enough for both of them. I clean my dishes in one and rinse in the other. Then you can either let them drain or throw out the water depending on where you are.

[@lindaseiffert2737]

Make the table adjustable If it goes down it could be a foot rest...Xtra bed etc..just an idea

[@halocarita]

Fantastic video! Really helps to see all the nooks and crannies and hear how well things work. Also love seeing the modifications you made to make things work more efficiently.

[@kathlynterry8196]

You had me at the Big Bend National Park shirt. Texas girl here and I love that place!

[@melindadefore7109]

You mentioned the windows that didn't have shades and the heat that goes in. I'll give you a hint of what I did for the windows in our Toy Haul. I bought those truck Wind Shield Sun Shades, those silver ones. I then took paper put it on the window to trace a pattern, then cut it out of the sun shade. It was perfect and fit in the windows perfect. It cut down on the heat so much!

[@lauravictorious4670]

I did that with Reflectix for my car, the driver and passenger windows, because the CA sun on my leather seats was too much and it also really reduces the heat in the car. I have a windshield cover also. When I go on road trips and need to nap at a truck stop or rest area I also put those shades in the windows for privacy and to block the lamp post lights.

[@raylenetatum8185]

You two are so darn cute. Love the way you get along together. Great camper! Safe travels. :)

[@caaront]

If my wife and I can ever afford to get an RV I have decided that this might be the way to go. The home is always with you, you do not have to worry about someone stealing/vandalizing a trailer while you run into town, smaller total footprint, go anywhere, and such. Great video.

[@MaryKnight-yk5mh]

When I hit the lottery....

[@carolhewett3756]

I would have E-bikes along with such a rig so you can take short trips without disturbing your home or adding to the gasoline consumption.

[@garylalin9196]

Have you priced f350 trucks?

[@texasgirl6000]

However, if your truck needs work and has to go to the shop, there goes your home.

[@hunkydude322]

its a lot cheaper than repairing a hugh RV the kind Willie Nelson has.@@texasgirl6000

[@dawndietz4654]

So glad y’all are still loving your new home❤❤

[@dinabutler5797]

So glad y'all are diggin' the campet!

[@kearnsey64]

Nice 6 month shakedown! Glad everything is working out! Thanks folks!

[@EyeExposeThem]

You both do such a nice job in your to the point, explanations of your camper and truck. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work!

[@jbraywc]

Thanks for all the good information you guys are an awesome couple. Hope to see you on the road.

[@kit3182]

So Happy for y’all and you’re new rig! No way it’s been 6mths! Love the fact y’all are able to live a little more comfortable. Such a plus you can still go off- road ❤️ The cabinet you have with the white chalk paint. You should paint another color over the top. Like turquoise or gray. Then find a decal to put over the center. Your options are limitless✨✨✨

[@theresabombei7897]

So happy for you! Love watching your life

[@TammyCondren]

Love the camper! Reminds me of our truck camper back in the 70’s! BRINGS BACK GOOD MEMORIES❤! Happy travels to y’all😊

[@cherylsalka4185]

I WILL SAY IT AGAIN!! I LOVE OUR CAMPER!! Having everything with you everywhere we go is FANTASTIC!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@achristiansworld8446]

This is surprisingly so spacious. Like I’m in awe . I don’t own a truck, but this def makes me rethink the van life knowing you can get one of these . Super cool. You two seem super sweet ❤️

[@EasyLube]

Very helpful information for those of us who are researching, thank you!

[@jamesdoyle4985]

Six months already wow Glad your happy with it sounds so fun

[@wcarlhepker4806]

I have a Model year 2000 Jayco Travel Trailer that we bought in May of 2001. I pull it with the GMC version of your truck. My truck has a seven foot bed (intermediate length). Some friends have trouble climbing up into it, but other than that I have loved it. The big thing I really like about it is that I can lock the camper up on my camp site and go to the grocery store, or drive a vehicle trail, or go out to eat, etcetera, and it is still sitting there holding my camp site. I have a tonneau cover for the truck bed to keep my stuff dry and out of sight. It also has a locking tailgate which locks when I lock the cab doors. For me, it is the perfect combination!!

[@terryshultz2344]

Great review. Enjoyed seeing your personal updates to the camper.

[@vicki9929]

When doing dishes, I take a pan that will be washed, fill it with the “first water” (cold) and heat it on the stove. It heats quickly and by then the hot water is running into in the rinse dishpan. Then I add the heated water to the wash water. This routine actually saves on water use by not wasting the “first water”. Sorry if I don’t explain this as clearly as I should, but I hope you know what I mean.

[@lauravictorious4670]

I have a propane water heater but I only use it when I'm going to shower. For doing dishes I heat the water in an electric kettle. It works well and I'm not using the propane nor having to wait for it to heat up whenever I want to do dishes.

[@stevenondo2430]

Indoor kitchen with a real oven would have me sold… I just wish y’all would take my advice and turn that diy cabinet door y’all made into a chalk board with chalkboard paint 🥰 Cute messages for us to notice every episode like chandler and joeys apartment 😂

[@micheleulrich-hb2ok]

Love your vdeo! Our first camper was a slide-in back in the 80s. It had so much storage. Our kids were pre-teens, and they mostly rode in the camper back then since our truck had a standard cab. The camper had a window that lined up the truck rear window, and they would shine a flashlight on the floor of the pickup through the back window when they wanted our attention. We had a great time in it. After it wasn't road worthy anymore, we waited quite a while before we got our 2nd camper, which was an 18' tow behind. We are now in our 3rd camper, a 21' bumper hitch, and we love it. We took a 2 month trip to Alaska last summer and highly recommend that trip! We boondocked a lot on that trip. We put shelves in the wardrobes, too. Much better utilization of space. I do dishes in tubs, usually outside, and don't use running water. I, too, love the oven and have never used the microwave. I, too, am in the process of taking it out for the storage. Happy travels!

[@JenniferGarton74]

It's funny, I live in a 5th wheel trailer and if I sit too long at the table area I start feeling the board under the cushion too and I am only 5'0 and 90 pounds lol I totally understand that.

[@chelseab5467]

Thank you for that in depth review of having a camper and those interesting mods.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Great job! Loved the review. I'm glad you're still enjoying it! Jane in SC 🙏 ♥️

[@neallittlebit1383]

Little Bit and I miss your tent. Glad to see you are still using some amenities that you used during tenting. We have a few items that you recommended and are still more than pleased.

[@mikecaseymotors]

Well done guys. You two make a nice couple. Happy trails.

[@LesterMoore]

Just love your setup and Cody, me being a truck guy, really love your 350 truck. It's a beauty. You should get much good use out of it and you both will make great memories together. All the best in your travel adventures.

[@n2cycles]

Paint the cabinet door with chalk board paint that way you can leave a message if you go off separately. Doing away with the rv toilet is a good idea for people who camp like you do. I miss my old capri truck camper. Replace your thermostat with a remote controlled one so you don’t have to get up.

[@RichBudski]

Love it! Subscribed.

[@hopea4346]

Cool! Reminds me of the camper my Grandfather had growing up in the 70's.

[@whitleyrobertson7070]

So glad you are happy with the rig, it seems to be perfect for you two….

[@robviett1706]

Nice video. The interaction between the couple it's great . So we'll explain and entertain.

[@warrenmullett]

Congratulations on the new digs !

[@carolbrucecollett]

Love all the storage! And the oven.

[@lauriebanta8990]

Loved this. I loved that it was fast moving. Good job!

[@snowbirdlady8496]

That was a very good review of the pros and cons. I do hope you are making it through the crazy weather ok! Snow in Phoenix, snow in southern CA. Crazy.

[@trvlnlight7135]

Great review ! 🎉

[@musicmarlene]

Video very well done, thank you. You really do have a nice camper.

[@CollinsL]

We enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. You know I had an idea, where you made a cabinet in place of the microwave, you could place a picture on the door or pictures so it would blend in with the other doors. Just a thought. So happy for you guys, I like your set up!

[@TranceDivine]

Hi Guys I know the video wont air till later but I am glad you did a video on this, because even though I dont know what you feel after 6 months, you mentioned you didnt want a conversion van because of the lack of room but after seeing this truck camper you still have about the same room ..you guys look squished moving around when you are cooking and the conversion van is less heavy to move around..unless later on when you stop traveling around you can still have the truck alone..but I been watching you guys for a long time, and I just think a conversion van would of been simpler ..just my opinion

[@gobfranklin6759]

Great video! Fyi, you can add a soft start to your AC unit to help with off grid Battery/inverter options. Switch out to a hot water tank. Mine has a motor aid option where the truck coolant is plumbed into the hw tank so you arrive somewhere with more than warm water.

[@brentleyellenburg592]

Love the review!

[@DazewithKaze]

I can’t believe it’s been 6 months already. I love your camper !! Great video tonight ❤

[@dustup2249]

Happy campers are the best campers. Thanks for sharing.

[@kan-zee]

Very nice set up.. 11:33 ...I was thinking, instead of hunting down matching paint...you can turn that cupboard door in a chalk board, to write down ...Messages to each other, TO DO LISTs , Shopping lists, Task lists etc.

[@ediewall6360]

clever idea

[@AlexeiTetenov]

Thanks for sharing!

[@pegasusgirl1]

Hope y'all get up into Oregon and Washington, amazing camping up here! Hot springs as well. Enjoy!

[@emilysprague5624]

Great to watch your videos guys! I would love to do what you guys do, maybe someday...have fun and keep camping...😊

[@ruth1996]

Just a observation you guys really work together exceedingly well 😊 Love Ruthie

[@jimsetzer9132]

Love the Video

[@user-tj7ek8bs7x]

Clearance is very important, Learned that the hard way

[@chetmack9640]

That was a RV video about ...RVs .. great video,, you guys are the best.

[@Stuffed007]

What a amazing setup you guys got we don’t have anything like this in the uk these truck campers are brilliant

[@roadtriplover.]

Oh my. You might have actually sold me! I have a truck and travel trailer. I love my trailer, but there are some concerns re: mobility in towns, parking and such. That said, I really like having the truck to tour around in without the extra weight of towing/carrying my home. For now, my trailer works for me, but I get excited when I think about the possibilities for what my next rig might be. 😃

[@karenhollister4708]

Wow cool to see a couple from my home town of Texarkana out there having fun. My husband and I have to stay close to town because of our elderly parents but e day we plan on being on the road too.

[@ragtie6177]

Great video.

[@amyralls6218]

I've never seen the inside of a camper top for a truck. It's really amazing how much room you have in there!

[@doug2078]

Nice review !!! 👍

[@rayeccles9922]

Glad you guys got this. You have been fun to watch the change in your life’s with this rig. See you out there!

[@kittybible7393]

If the cabinet door above the stove was chalkboard you could use it for list, etc. you can get it in a variety of colors

[@cindyholt3808]

All good information, thanks for that! Enjoyed this one- good 'ol ford ))

[@rebeccacotto2753]

Just came back from Key West! I totally understand the need for AC!

[@terrymathis4213]

Hi! Guys hope y'll r well. Loved the campers pros & cons. Went out and got me a 2019 GMC CANYON. Hoping after I get a few payments under my belt ; that I can find something like y'll set up.

[@bbjd9328]

Hey! Great idea for the toilet! I like the double shower curtain!

[@sanfordpress8943]

Thank you for this excellent presentation

[@CodyandKellie]

You're very welcome!

[@sherryadess7507]

Cut a piece of reflective insulation to fit in two both windows and uses as needed easily stores away when not also can use a Velcro tape if needed use a stapler on the reflective pice

[@theresababb8103]

Kelly you should make the center of the cabinet door (old microwave shelf) a chalkboard using chalkboard paint. You could put your grocery list up there. Good luck.😊

[@rickhiggins6521]

This is looking more and more like the way to go.

[@user-nl7oz1gi6d]

Awesome Review 👌 🎉. I feel like getting one sometime.

[@debbiecollins1154]

Kelley find you a Dixie Bell retailer in one of the cities you are visiting and they can help you find the exact color you want for that cabinet. You will be so happy with the paint and the service. Hope you enjoy the Dixie Bell suggestion.😀

[@kieribama]

I missed the live premier! 😭😭😭 love you guys, love the truck and love the Camper!! Can't wait to see what is to come. 💜💜💜🛻🏕

[@teresap.5991]

Missed you guys Tuesday but I'm happy you are doing well and safe. Love your new camper and truck.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

What a great little home

[@8621Charro]

I enjoyed your review!! I have a Lance cabover, 1996 model, LOL!! I pull my horse trailer with my F250 2009 model (been bullet proofed). LOVE the camper. My bathroom door swung open so I removed it, since no strangers camp with me, LOL!!!

[@nightstalkerck]

The bed looks so comfortable.

[@lindaseiffert2737]

Also slight angle down towards back wall on couch cushions ... so so much more comfortable

[@Jeffbob442]

Yeah, I forgot to warn you guys about that water heater coming on at night! Ours got to where it came on if it was , say, lower than 50f outside..I tried another sensor but it was about the same. I finally bought a ''Lizard Light'' for like an Aquarium, only about 25w, and mounted it in the waterheater . It keeps it so toasty, you have almost instant warm water , but it is 110v so you have to power it off the inverter or shore power. The lithiums will keep it on overnight ok , but if it's stupid cold we go to a rv park mostly. Also, remember to insulate around that front window and cap when you can, you will love the result's. Thanks for another great video ! jeff

[@beastmode1781]

So with your window that you have above your bed you can put reflective cover in in to reflect the sun out and the cold will be a game changer for hou

[@meercatt]

Nicely done review. Interesting about the hot water heater .. 🤔

[@pigno56]

Sugestion: Replace the foam for you dinett with memory foam. It's not too stif or soft and once you get up, it goes back to it's natural state, thus the reason it's called memory come.

[@sprtplt]

Doesn't fix the problem! Think.

[@jackielight6908]

I still use the vinyl shower curtain so the cloth curtain stays dry you can hang them together also help keep floor dry

[@youngblood2]

You made the right call, on keeping the air conditioner! I have been camping for over 50 years, and believe me when I tell you, keep the air conditioner! There will be many times in the future, when you are going to need the air conditioner.

[@fireside007]

YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛

[@jenniferfisher530]

Our trailer had a regular 8 gallon water heater and every time we turned the water off while showering and then back on to rinse, it was always cold. I believe it just gets cold in the line, especially during the winter. So I don't believe the tankless water heater is to blame entirely as we had the same problem. We almost bought a Lance camper but opted for a travel trailer as our truck wasn't big enough. I really like the Lance campers and trailers. They are well made.

[@piniped]

Buy some reflectix material to attach with Velcro over the windows. Good for hot and cold! Can’t believe your rig is just 2’ shorter than our Navion! Happy trails, love your vids!

[@WoodchuckAR]

We did this in our bumper pull camper. It made a huge difference, especially in the heat of summer

[@tinacathey8241]

Paper plates and bowels are awesome when boondocking. Thank you I did not realize the hot water comes on like that. I use my microwave I would remove the oven and put a convention for me. Of course you need a generator or lots of battery power. I have to think more about that 😊 Why would they give you a beautiful window without insulated that's crazy. Thanks for the tip on that. Great video!!

[@christianjon8064]

Good upgrade with the stainless steel shower hose

[@shannonlawson2219]

If u haven't already, get an Oxygenics showerhead. It saves water and helps keep ur water warm between pushing on and off. A water aerator on the kitchen faucet saves water. We love our Predator generator, especially to run the AC in hot temps. Maybe u could add a carrier rack on the front of ur truck to carry it. Love ur camper! Happy travels!

[@JStreetHorns007]

Regarding your air conditioner and having to plug into short power. If you install a soft start on your AC unit you can run it with a small 2000 watt generator when you're boondocking. Generally, those generators will run 11 hours on the standard gas tank. Cheers

[@jonharvey2526]

Really good video. Great job. You may be able to find a better aerator for your kitchen faucet to provide a more substantial water “feel” using less water. Just a thought. What kind of scale weight is the rig (together or separate or both)? What kind of fuel efficiency are you seeing? My 6.7 with a Lance was pushing 15-16 regularly. My f450 dreams of double digits with my double slide Chalet. Plus I am 13’ tall. I am subscribed now and look forward to more videos.