Nice setup, not overdone! WV here too (Huntington area). I have a Ram 2500 with an ARE MX midrise topper that I hope to get built out over the next couple months. Wanting to do some camping around the Williams, Cranberry, and Elk rivers and do some trout fishing not too far from where you're from. Not much beats getting to the mountains.
Awesome set up man. When I started truck camping back in the 80's we didn't have a whole lot to go on. I like the load lock bars, Pure Genius. I like to keep my box bed as a standalone, separate power from the cab. Screens you can get at a hardware store in a whole roll. Cut to size. Spray insect repellent on the screen, openings as an added deterrent from bugs. Use wasp & hornet spray around your tires to keep unwanted pest from crawling up into your rig. You're GONNA have a lot of fun with this. Drive safe. 🤠
I'm adding a 40A DC-DC charger to my Sierra 1500 so that I can charge the 200ah LIP battery while I'm driving. Of course, I did have to upgrade my alternator.
Thanks! Yup, def need a screen and it has to be easily removable because the gas shocks come back inside when closed. The window frame is aluminum so I can’t use magnets directly to it, but I’m thinking I can glue metal/magnets to the frame to attach the screen to.
Nice set up! I’m waiting on my Leer 100R to come in any day now. Hopefully they don’t forget the vents on my windoors! I’m 6’5” and was wondering how I’ll fit. Now I have an idea- thanks. I’m planning on using my beanbag for a chair.. comfortable, great lumbar support and you can sit pretty low.
If you get the interior lights, and want to be able to turn them on while the hatch is shut, let me know and I can show you where to put a bypass switch. Also, if you get the sliding front window and it rattles open on gravel roads, the dealer can adjust it. Lastly, check the lift shocks as soon as you get it. I got mine from the leer factory and they had to immediately replace a shock before they drove it out.
@@bigweswv I’d love to hear how you wired up the lights to turn on with the latch closed. Thanks for the info- I’ll def check the lift shocks right away. I ordered the front window that can be removed for cleaning. Hopefully it won’t rattle.
A little with a light rain. Eventually it will start to drip in at the top corners. Still let’s less in than my previous top w sliding windows when they were open.
I have a bubble level I use on the bed to figure out when it’s level but also discovered my truck has an inclinometer built in with its off-road package which makes it real easy to level
@@bigweswv daaaaang! I was just talking in this weeks outing that I need to pick up a level for the inside, makes total sense eh. Subbed for more man, keep at it! 👊🏻
I'm a little (a lot) shorter than you so my 6-foot bed works fine but I opted for a high camper. The headroom is good to have. What I love about truck camping is the versatility. I've been to parks that have length restrictions because of the winding roads, but with a truck its not a concern. Plus I've had to go stealth a few times when I was on the road but not near a park, so I stayed in the city. Be safe out there.
I thought about a mid rise cap but it wouldn’t fit in my garage so I went standard. With that little turkey hunting chair I can sit up no problem. I like truck camping when I’m pulling my boat.
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Nice setup, not overdone! WV here too (Huntington area). I have a Ram 2500 with an ARE MX midrise topper that I hope to get built out over the next couple months. Wanting to do some camping around the Williams, Cranberry, and Elk rivers and do some trout fishing not too far from where you're from. Not much beats getting to the mountains.
Awesome set up man. When I started truck camping back in the 80's we didn't have a whole lot to go on. I like the load lock bars, Pure Genius. I like to keep my box bed as a standalone, separate power from the cab. Screens you can get at a hardware store in a whole roll. Cut to size. Spray insect repellent on the screen, openings as an added deterrent from bugs. Use wasp & hornet spray around your tires to keep unwanted pest from crawling up into your rig. You're GONNA have a lot of fun with this. Drive safe. 🤠
I'm adding a 40A DC-DC charger to my Sierra 1500 so that I can charge the 200ah LIP battery while I'm driving. Of course, I did have to upgrade my alternator.
hey this is amazing keep going ❤
Thanks! There will def be more to come
I've got a 2020 supercab 6'7"bed and plan on doing something similar with the back.
Great set up.Thanks for sharing .some good ideas there to take up.😀
Thanks!
Nice set up:)
hey man, thanks for sharing your setup
Nice setup, I have a similar setup and enjoy off grid camping out here in SD. You'll want some screen held up by magnets to ward off bugs
Thanks!
Yup, def need a screen and it has to be easily removable because the gas shocks come back inside when closed. The window frame is aluminum so I can’t use magnets directly to it, but I’m thinking I can glue metal/magnets to the frame to attach the screen to.
Very nice setup!
Thanks!
thats amazing . i really like everything you build. enjoy your life brother
Thank you!
awesome setup!
Nice set up! I’m waiting on my Leer 100R to come in any day now. Hopefully they don’t forget the vents on my windoors! I’m 6’5” and was wondering how I’ll fit. Now I have an idea- thanks. I’m planning on using my beanbag for a chair.. comfortable, great lumbar support and you can sit pretty low.
If you get the interior lights, and want to be able to turn them on while the hatch is shut, let me know and I can show you where to put a bypass switch. Also, if you get the sliding front window and it rattles open on gravel roads, the dealer can adjust it. Lastly, check the lift shocks as soon as you get it. I got mine from the leer factory and they had to immediately replace a shock before they drove it out.
@@bigweswv I’d love to hear how you wired up the lights to turn on with the latch closed. Thanks for the info- I’ll def check the lift shocks right away. I ordered the front window that can be removed for cleaning. Hopefully it won’t rattle.
I'm thinking of purchasing a ford, and would love a quad cab setup sort of like this. I'm a bigger dude and need a bigger area. How's it holding up?
37k trouble free miles so far. Have had a few recalls but that’s been it
@@bigweswv That's awesome, trying to get rid of my subaru and trade in for one and build out etc. Thanks!
Nice. Do your pop out/up side windows keep rain out when they are open?
A little with a light rain. Eventually it will start to drip in at the top corners. Still let’s less in than my previous top w sliding windows when they were open.
Good video and a well thought out setup!
Thanks!
Loved it! Planning some thing similar.
Nice job!
Thanks!
Awesome set up. Subscribed 👍
Thanks!
Nice setup 👍 Living the dream….
What part of wv are you from, I live in Fairmont, I have a very similar setup in my f150, I truck camp in the northern part of the state
Originally from Summersville. Used to live in fairmont then morgantown. Now I’m in northeast PA
very nice
Thank you for a great video, nice simple setup and I got a inspiration too 👌🇬🇧
Nice setup bro 👊🏻.. I need to get those levelling supports- too many nights with a head rush 😂
They are life savers for sure
@@bigweswv no kidding, eh? On the list 😅
I have a bubble level I use on the bed to figure out when it’s level but also discovered my truck has an inclinometer built in with its off-road package which makes it real easy to level
@@bigweswv daaaaang! I was just talking in this weeks outing that I need to pick up a level for the inside, makes total sense eh. Subbed for more man, keep at it! 👊🏻
Nice and simple like mine. Subscribed 👍 Beauty campsite too.
I'm a little (a lot) shorter than you so my 6-foot bed works fine but I opted for a high camper. The headroom is good to have.
What I love about truck camping is the versatility. I've been to parks that have length restrictions because of the winding roads, but with a truck its not a concern. Plus I've had to go stealth a few times when I was on the road but not near a park, so I stayed in the city.
Be safe out there.
I thought about a mid rise cap but it wouldn’t fit in my garage so I went standard. With that little turkey hunting chair I can sit up no problem.
I like truck camping when I’m pulling my boat.
What engine does it have?
3.5 ecoboost. So far I love it
Comfy
Worth?
Huh?
Shells cost too much. Bought overland rack with softopper for $2500
That is a short bed 😅