Bring on the construction videos. I’m in the process of designing a similar, but a little larger, minimalist camper for my F250 6’-8” bed. It would be interesting to see your method of walls, attaching canvas, etc. , and materials. She looks good.
Wow! Very innovative work. This the kind of “out of the box” or should I say, “in the box” thinking that is needed when new technology vehicles are becoming common place. Please keep us informed on the build sequence. Thanks for sharing this with your video which is very well done and to the point.
You sir are a mad scientist! What an awesome build! I agree with everyone on here, would love to see your ingenuity and craftsmanship shared by a build video! Thanks in advance!
Thank you for your design/build videos. Would love more build vids. Thanks for having a carbon reduction mindset. I had a career in energy efficiency, solar thermal, PV, and batteries. Looking forward to the unleashing of full blown V2everything. Let’s take advantage of these big batteries for more than just driving. Load shifting, grid support etc. Cheers
Very impressive! Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. I would love to see the construction videos. I’m very curious to see your process and what types of materials you used for your build.
The truck camper market is fairly robust. Many with a similar layout. What I like about your design is it is designed around being fully electric to work with the Lightning. Not to mention this likely cost you a fraction of a production camper.
Why not a 12v compressor fridge? They use a lot less power than inverting for a 120v and aren't that expensive. The Truckfridge/IndelB T130 is the same size as yours and is very efficient at about 3-4 amp draw. Nice build! You've improved on a lot of truck camper designs such as keeping the tailgate.
A 12V fridge would definitely be more efficient without the inverter. But I had trouble finding ANY fridge that would fit the dimensions of the space available aft of the F150 wheel well. Many are close, but when you read the actual dimensions, VERY few fit in the 3D space I had. Having just returned from a week-long test run, the solar panel handles the inverter and fridge just fine, so efficiency isn't a show-stopper. However it's clear the camper could use some additional venting when the top is down for the heat the fridge and inverter put out. FWIW, I used a marine 12/24V compressor fridge in my trailerable houseboat design, but the $1,600+ I paid for it is hard to justify compared to cost of the "dorm fridge" I used here. Thanks for the suggestion!
Really amazing work and layout. Someone could come along close your tailgate and lock you inside the camper. If you split the door with a top and bottom half you can avoid that issue.
Thanks, and thanks for the feedback. The tailgate is powered, so I can raise or lower it with the app or key fob from inside the camper. And I didn't point it out in the video, but the front window over the cab is also an emergency exit.
@@slmjake there is nothing urban legend about a safety feature. Most never need to be used. I've been in a using seat belts for 40 years, they have never helped me, are crashes urban legends?
@PopsGG crashes aren't but the bs about a dark shadow closing your tail gate and locking you in a camper is. I have had people tell me this for years. I get your point but I am tired of false requirements being pushed on innovators
Gives you a place to nap while you spend all that time charging. Wonder how many miles it gets with this on it. I know it doesn’t do very good towing. I just don’t see any reason to downgrade.
I haven't had it out in cold weather yet. I do have a small electric heater on board, and I can add another insulating layer to the vinyl pop-up section if needed. The rest of the camper is well-insulated. But I'm mostly a summer camper anyway.
I was wondering if your 700 lb weight included when loaded for camping, including gear and water tank fill? And how did you arrive at the camper weight? I’m currently camping in a similar camper from a comercial maker. I calculated the added weights of my camper plus typical full camping gear weight and came up with 950lb on my truck bed. I’m driving a 2005 F150 with 240k miles, so the life expectancy is coming to an end and I was considering a lightning to replace it. Also where did you get the awning? I would love to have that! I appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks! ❤
I have an ATC brand pop-up camper and all I can say is "WOW". Your camper is absolutely amazing!!
So nice of you to say that.
Very nicely thought out lightweight camper! As a mechanical engineer, I appreciate practical real world solutions! Great!
I love that you designed it within the box and didn’t mess with the tailgate. Nice build brother.
Thanks 👍
Very well done. I love your use of space and the thought you put into this. I hope my camper next spring is half as well done as this.
Thank you for sharing your works and ideas to the world.
SUPER impressive!! One of the nicest and lightest builds I’ve seen, you’d easily sell many I suspect.
Thx! Still considering options along those lines
Bring on the construction videos.
I’m in the process of designing a similar, but a little larger, minimalist camper for my F250 6’-8” bed.
It would be interesting to see your method of walls, attaching canvas, etc. , and materials.
She looks good.
ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Wow! Very innovative work. This the kind of “out of the box” or should I say, “in the box” thinking that is needed when new technology vehicles are becoming common place. Please keep us informed on the build sequence. Thanks for sharing this with your video which is very well done and to the point.
Thx!
You sir are a mad scientist! What an awesome build! I agree with everyone on here, would love to see your ingenuity and craftsmanship shared by a build video! Thanks in advance!
Thx! I guess I should have included a link to the build video: ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Beautiful home built camper. Love to see the construction video.
Thx! I guess I should have included a link to the build video: ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Amazing use of space and I love how you use that Max Air fan
Thx! The fan was the easiest way I could come up with to bring the roof down. :)
great job! Would love to see the construction videos, especially the canvas part.
Thx! I guess I should have included a link to the build video: ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Thank you for your design/build videos. Would love more build vids. Thanks for having a carbon reduction mindset. I had a career in energy efficiency, solar thermal, PV, and batteries. Looking forward to the unleashing of full blown V2everything. Let’s take advantage of these big batteries for more than just driving. Load shifting, grid support etc. Cheers
I love the ingenuity and workmanship. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words.
Awesome camper, I look forward to the build video. I’m interested in building something similar myself.
Very thoughtful build. Not to mention inspiring. Definite thumbs up!
Thx!
Amazing! You're quite the craftsman.
As long as you don't look too close. :)
Next level! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome build!
Thanks!
Do you have any videos of your trailerable houseboat? Keep up the fun and innovation inspiration!!!
Working on it!
You did an awesome job!
Thx!
Looks really good! Best from Germany 👍
Very impressive! Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. I would love to see the construction videos. I’m very curious to see your process and what types of materials you used for your build.
Thanks! See the construction video here: ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Excellent project, so efficient and quality workmanship. Thinking of going into business?
Probably not. I'm retired and like it. But the camper does seem to address an untapped and possibly growing market...
The truck camper market is fairly robust. Many with a similar layout. What I like about your design is it is designed around being fully electric to work with the Lightning. Not to mention this likely cost you a fraction of a production camper.
@@PopsGG Another differentiator is that it's designed to minimize drag - only the top sticks out beyond the cab.
Great job. My hats off to you Sir.
Thx!
Why not a 12v compressor fridge? They use a lot less power than inverting for a 120v and aren't that expensive. The Truckfridge/IndelB T130 is the same size as yours and is very efficient at about 3-4 amp draw. Nice build! You've improved on a lot of truck camper designs such as keeping the tailgate.
A 12V fridge would definitely be more efficient without the inverter. But I had trouble finding ANY fridge that would fit the dimensions of the space available aft of the F150 wheel well. Many are close, but when you read the actual dimensions, VERY few fit in the 3D space I had. Having just returned from a week-long test run, the solar panel handles the inverter and fridge just fine, so efficiency isn't a show-stopper. However it's clear the camper could use some additional venting when the top is down for the heat the fridge and inverter put out.
FWIW, I used a marine 12/24V compressor fridge in my trailerable houseboat design, but the $1,600+ I paid for it is hard to justify compared to cost of the "dorm fridge" I used here.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Really amazing work and layout. Someone could come along close your tailgate and lock you inside the camper. If you split the door with a top and bottom half you can avoid that issue.
Thanks, and thanks for the feedback. The tailgate is powered, so I can raise or lower it with the app or key fob from inside the camper. And I didn't point it out in the video, but the front window over the cab is also an emergency exit.
I have had a truck camper wirh tailgate down for about 35 years. NEVER EVER had this happen to me. Another b.s. urban legend. Seek original thoughts
@@slmjake there is nothing urban legend about a safety feature. Most never need to be used. I've been in a using seat belts for 40 years, they have never helped me, are crashes urban legends?
@PopsGG crashes aren't but the bs about a dark shadow closing your tail gate and locking you in a camper is. I have had people tell me this for years. I get your point but I am tired of false requirements being pushed on innovators
@@slmjake Fair point. Lets call it an irrational fear. Being locked in your trailer as it burns has an ultra low chance of happening.
Beautiful! What’s your range (in miles) with camper loaded up?
How much money do you think you have into it roughly?
Very Nice !
Thx!
Good luck
Great job! Did you make the tent portion yourself?
Thx. I did. Check out the build video ruclips.net/video/8831HTFbsP8/видео.html
Gives you a place to nap while you spend all that time charging. Wonder how many miles it gets with this on it. I know it doesn’t do very good towing.
I just don’t see any reason to downgrade.
I took about a 15% range hit with the camper on vs off.
Dep.❤
I have a cybertruck and cyberlander pop up camper on pre order. Hoping both come through. You should check out cyberlander camper it's pretty cool
If the cyberlander turns out to be everything they're talking about and showing in the renderings it will be amazing.
Why would you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Plants gotta breathe in something!
Super cool dose it stay warm in bad weather?
I haven't had it out in cold weather yet. I do have a small electric heater on board, and I can add another insulating layer to the vinyl pop-up section if needed. The rest of the camper is well-insulated. But I'm mostly a summer camper anyway.
@@kjhall80550 cool dude thinking of doing a build myself
I was wondering if your 700 lb weight included when loaded for camping, including gear and water tank fill? And how did you arrive at the camper weight? I’m currently camping in a similar camper from a comercial maker. I calculated the added weights of my camper plus typical full camping gear weight and came up with 950lb on my truck bed. I’m driving a 2005 F150 with 240k miles, so the life expectancy is coming to an end and I was considering a lightning to replace it. Also where did you get the awning? I would love to have that! I appreciate any info you can provide. Thanks! ❤