Nice ideas I don't if I told you buy if not here it goes. I flew to Lansing Michigan last Thursday to pickup a 2017 Cirrus 800 and F350 package deal I arrived there and after meeting with owner I quickly learned he had miss represented these units I returned home without it. I was very pissed off and I'll leave it that. The next day last Friday I went to my Ford dealer and bought a F350 2014 in absolute new condition and the same day I bought a 2019 Cirrus 820 which I get next Wednesday May 6th so it all worked out better. My wife Alison and I enjoy watching your channel.
You make the most of your space and I loved your organization skills. It must've very peaceful to k ow that everything has its well thought out place. Thanks for sharing.
Hi guys, great video, some ingenious ideas for storage (we may be stealing a few of those 😉). I didn't realise how tiny your camper is, it's still bigger than ours though, you have a bathroom (luxury lol) and as far as I know there is no law to say that your toothbrushes must be stored in the bathroom so good on you for doing what works for you. Keep the videos coming, we are enjoying watching xx❤️👍👌
Thank you for the view and the comment! We will keep the videos coming. We have lots of projects going on and we will be posting about them soon. And yes, our camper is on the small side, but it’s big enough. There is always a trade off with RVs.
Thanks for the great ideas 👍 very helpful. I’m still shopping for a truck camper but I’ll use many of your ideas 💡😊🎥🎬🎶 thanks for sharing and safe travels
Ivan & Josie Montanez thank you! ❤️ work got busy and it took awhile to record and edit this one, but we’re hoping to have more of a regular schedule. And thank you for the tip, what would you like to know about teaching online? We can make a video about that!
Stonyboot well I’m retired military and eventually would like to go on the road part time with my wife for an extended period of time , 3-4 months. While traveling I still have to make money for some expenses, given that my wife is a teacher and I’m an instructor, teaching online while traveling makes sense. Anything you can share for me to research would be truly appreciated.
Some great ideas .....Im battling the condensation right now in my camper... last 2 days its been raining and snowing . Im cracking my top vents with and without the new diesel heater going . So hopefully that helps , its been getting pretty soggy in here .....Ok thanks for the video and info ......Happy trails !!
Condensation always seems to be a challenge with campers. We crack our vents and it really helps, sure, it wastes a little heat, but It hasn't been critical. Those diesel heaters seem really cool! What model do you have?
@@Stonyboot ......Hey guys .... lets see here on that diesel heater make & model -- Happybuy 5 kw. from china ....bought it off amazon , it had good feedback in the comment section ....but yea it works great so far so good . I bought a old Lance Squire 4000 ( 1989 ) and its a fixer upper . so have been going thru it and making repairs and up grades . this is my 4th camper and I still have another stored . this one is so light at 1730 lbs. ....and I like the full 1 piece metal roof . since I'm always off roading in my campers down dirt roads and forest trails a tree branch won't rip & tear up the roof . Ok you 2 have fun and be safe out there ....asta
Great info y’all! We can only imagine that there aren’t a lot of off the shelf products that fit the need for your rig! Thought the wet bath sink was the coolest upgrade. We’ve been flirting with a maxxfan but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Good stuff y’all 🙌🏼👍
We had the same fan in our old travel trailer. I fell in love with it and can’t imagine not having one. 10 Speeds, automatic in/out reverse, and completely controlled from a remote. It’s also lower profile than some of the other hood options out there. For us, it’s a must have in an RV. If they come out with something better, I’ll upgrade. Until then the 7500k is our favorite fan!
Stonyboot whoa! Two replies 🤣😂! Was there anything special electrically that was required? I’m thinking about the standard fan that just has a standard 2-wire supplying it and if that’s what y’all had?
Consider the Wonders just the two power wires were all that we needed. The remote control is IR (Infrared) so we mounted the remote in a position that it would be able to transmit while in the holder. The fan fits in a standard 14 inch cut out.
Wow you guys really have some great ideas of how to use all your space wisely! I am going to be looking into some of this for our RV. Thanks for sharing
Love watching people that live in their campers and all the little details of daily life. You guys have every nook worked out. I have seen people having problems with their bathroom sink too, glad you were able to get it replaced, nice the way it folds out of the way. I am thinking about getting a truck camper and was wondering how you like that ALDE Heating? Moisture is a big problem and I have seen some videos by others of how bad it gets in the winter, do you have this problem with that system? Does it keep you warm in the loft bed area? I like the Modern look of the CIRRUS all the others look so dated efficiency is more important to me. Thanks for making these videos and looking forward to watching your adventures.
Robert thank i you so much for watching! We spent some time living in our camper before traveling full time, so we made sure everything had its place. We love the ALDE system! It’s very quiet and keeps us evenly warm in cold weather. We even have an ALDE vent in the bathroom, it’s a nice perk! We can’t really tell you anything about experiencing true winter here, we spent ours it Florida and Texas. But we would imagine that ALDE would have no problem. We haven’t had any problems with moisture build up, since our bed has FROLI system. It’s a system of plastic springs that lift your mattress up and make the space under the mattress ventilated. What truck camper are you interested in getting?
@@Stonyboot Thank You for your informative reply. Everything needs it place, I caught that saying in your videos, I treat my home like that. In a small space like your camper I can see that as mandatory, I don't like seeing a bunch of clutter about. I have seen the Froli System as a common upgrade but is standard to CIRRUS as the ALDE heat, so it seems the systems in them are cutting edge. I am looking at the Northern Light or Bigfoot truck campers. Both are fiberglass clam-shell construction with continuous foam insulation, very airtight. They look dated but with some new seat cushion covers and window treatments it can be personalized. I thought about the possibility of up-fitting it with the ALDE system, a on demand water heater and robust solar panel system. I would be boon docking mostly way out in nature to enjoy the beauty and quite so a generator would be my backup. It's a lot to upgrade over time so the initial camper to start with is the most cost effective. The CIRRUS seems more advanced than all the others so just trying to gather all the real world use reviews as I can. Thanks
Robert makes sense. We almost got a Northern Lite, but we didn’t like the look and also the fresh water tank was little too small for the 2 of us. Good luck with your research! It can be tedious, but it’s also nice to get what you want in the end.
Just recently found you guys. Lots of good tips in your videos! Thank you. I'll be in a heavy old Airstream Class B sans 4x4 so, sad to say, the gnarly terrain you can manage won't apply when I'm seeking boondocking. Still, I'm looking forward to tips and tricks to make finding places to overnight a bit less nerve-wracking.
I'd love to know what model and year camper you have. That sounds really cool! We do have a video coming soon (when I get the time to make it), about how we find camp spots. For now, we have an article you can read. www.stonyboot.com/2021/06/21/great-boondocking-and-how-to-find-it/
@@Stonyboot Viewing it from mobile browser, I couldn't figure out how to subscribe to your website. Hmm...wrote a detailed reply to your question but it's gone. Maybe your filter settings snatched it up?
I have been called MacGyver in the past, so maybe it's true. I did love the show as a kid, however, now I realize how impractical it was... Still cool though!
Yes, they should be arriving soon. We currently have 224 AH of AGM batteries, only about 90 of which is usable. The new setup will be dual 300 AH LifePO4 which is 90% useable. We will make a video about that once we get all the parts together. It should solve our power issues.
Hello guys. I just subscribed to your channel. Could you please give us the link for the bath sink. Just got the same Camper as yours and will like to upgrade that sink. Thanks
I was able to purchase it through my dealer from NuCamp. That is a complicated story, the summary of which is: 1. Sink doesn't drain, I call warranty. They work out the warranty claim between the dealer and NuCamp. 2. Sink was shipped, we went to dealer to have it installed (4.5 hour drive each way) after a day of fiddling, they realized that the installation kit was missing. We went home to figure things out. 3. During that time, it was discovered that NuCamp agreed to warranty the sink, but not the labor. Meanwhile, the Dealer still had the sink and had paid for it (shipping and "cost") since they couldn't install it, I guess they don't get reimbursed. 4. I still wanted the sink, but didn't want the dealer to install it. I talked to the dealer and offered to purchase the sink from them at their cost. 5. We drove up again to get the sink and installed it ourselves with the installation kit. 6. It wasn't easy, however, the sink is 1000x better than the original. Keep in mind, this was a 3 month process. It ended well, but required a lot of work. I'm pretty sure the parts and some shipping cost $170-200. For the original sink, you can remove the sink and un-kink the drain hoses, and possibly replace them with something larger. You can make it drain. I was able to get my old sink to work, but poorly. The new sink drains really fast and has given me zero troubles. Installation was rather complex since I had to adapt it to some unforeseen issues.
Great video guys you have your storage sorted..How long does it take to remove or fit the camper body from your truck .Never seen the camper conversion like you have in the U.K
Thanks for watching. We are in the middle of a storage/office modification right now that should improve storage even more. There is never enough it seems. Taking the camper off and on is usually about 15-20 minutes. Could be as fast as 10 if we have a nice level spot, and everything goes perfectly. One of the biggest difficulties is the bike rack. It has to be removed before we can unload and it’s a long process. We are getting better at it though.
Another great vid, Scott and Sasha!...some very clever ideas for utilization and maximization of available storage space (I was aware that 3M had some great products but who knew!!🤩) and always get a chuckle at some of the engineering work arounds that Scott dreams up...he's like a friggin' mad scientist that guy!...Couple of questions...do you guys regularly 'dry camp' (was curious if you billeted for assigned blocks of time, ie. 1 week/2 weeks at time, etc.) and even with the upgraded fan system, do you find cooking smells tend to linger or is the main fan in the living area able to evacuate all the smells and odours?...I love cooking (there are few cooking aromas more pleasing than celery, onions and garlic sauteeing, for example) but I know that esPECially with onions, the residual odour can be pretty pervasive)...and, can't remember if you mentioned it but with the current solar power system that you have set up now, do you find it fills your needs?...(was thinking that if you were 'off the grid' camping at location for example where you had consecutive overcast days whether you were able to have adequate power supply) Also, I read in a number of reviews that a problem you always encounter with truck camping is the build up of condensation on the interior from one's natural body sweat accumulating in an enclosed space, (and I imagine a wet bath would really contribute to that!)...is your current ventilation system adequate for that as well? Thanks again and hope you have the time to continue making the vids; I'm always entertained 😁
Thank you for watching and the great comment! I’m going respond to each question below. 1. Do you guys regularly 'dry camp' (was curious if you billeted for assigned blocks of time, ie. 1 week/2 weeks at time, etc.) Answer: We boondock / Dry camp about 90% of the time. We don’t assign any kind of time value to it at all. We boondock when we can, and use campgrounds or other services when its needed or convenient. Sometimes we use campgrounds to reduce the workload of boondocking so we have more time for work or play. But we do prefer to boondock / dry camp. 2. With the upgraded fan system, do you find cooking smells tend to linger or is the main fan in the living area able to evacuate all the smells and odours? Answer: When weather permits, we run the fans and keep the windows open to reduce the cooking smells. We also have an exhaust fan over the stove that helps a lot. We have a method of opening specific windows and running one of the ceiling fans to help the smoke/steam/smells go in the desired direction. That keeps the bed, towels and jackets smelling fine. When it’s really cold out, we will either cook fewer smelly items, or cook them slower with a cover on to allow the fan over the stove to do most of the work. I’ll even tilt the cover towards the back of the stove to make sure the escaping steam has a greater chance of being exhausted. 3. With the current solar power system that you have set up now, do you find it fills your needs? Answer: It doesn’t meet OUR needs. We have a high demand for power due to our work and use of technology. For most campers the 200 watts of solar that came with our camper would be plenty for normal usage. Since we have an inverter to run computers and lots of other electronics to keep charged, as well as the desire to run our microwave, convection oven and A/C, we will be upgrading our solar to at least 600 watts (limited on space) We will also be using alternator charging to supplement our power needs when we drive. That will be coming up in the next several weeks and we will also release a video about both topics when we get them finished. 4. Was thinking that if you were 'off the grid' camping at location for example where you had consecutive overcast days whether you were able to have adequate power supply. Answer: This is a common problem for most people depending on solar! Great question We handle this in a couple different ways. First, we upgraded our batteries to 600AH of LifePO4 which give us plenty of reserve power. That gives us 3-6 days of power before we need to charge (depending usage of course). Second, we carry a generator (we just released a video today about that setup) to provide power whenever we need a little extra boost. My hope is to eliminate the need for the generator once we have the solar and alternator charging sorted out. 5. I read in a number of reviews that a problem you always encounter with truck camping is the buildup of condensation on the interior from one's natural body sweat accumulating in an enclosed space, (and I imagine a wet bath would really contribute to that!)...is your current ventilation system adequate for that as well? Answer: Another excellent question! That is a common problem with all RVs and any time you sleep in an enclosed area (I remember waking up to a wet tent many, many times!). The vast majority of the moisture comes from respiration. The places that we see condensation accumulate are in the corners and along the aluminum structure between the walls. The only time you will see this moisture problem is when its cool enough outside to cause the ambient moisture to condense on the walls. It’s like a cold glass of water in reverse. During the warmer months, we never have an issue, but when it gets below 50 at night we will start to see condensation building up. We have a few ways to combat this issue. First, we ventilate the bathroom very well before bed. We will also crack the bathroom vent just a little which will cause warm moist air to rise up and out of the camper. Since we run the heat at night, we have a constant supply of warm air to keep this process going. We just crack it a tiny bit, about 3-4 mm to allow a slow steady flow out. We haven’t noticed much of a difference in propane usage, but have seen a huge reduction of moisture build up. Second, once the day warms up a bit, we will run the fans and open the windows to get as much air through the camper as possible. If the condensation is really bad, we will open some of the cabinets to allow air to circulate through them. We have identified the common areas that give us problems and keep an eye on them. We try not to spend too much time in cold weather so it hasn’t been a big issue for us. However, it’s been in the 30s at night here in Northern Maine and we have started to see the condensation returning. Time to head south!
@@Stonyboot Thanks so much for the responses, and for taking the time, Scott 😊 the questions were of course for my own info but I also figured that anyone else who happened to read them would find it helpful as well. Man, you're thorough...you should write technical journals! :)...I'll be checking out any new videos you have soon :)...thanks again! :)
Funny that you mention that. We just put out a video about our generator setup it it’s probably too detailed, but the nuances kept coming up. Check it out and let me know what you think. Also, the parts for the alternator charging setups arrived, so I’ll get started on that project this weekend. I’ll be doing a video about that too! I’m really excited about the alternator setup!!! It’s been about 4 months of thinking and planning 🙃
My 920 has the same bathroom sink problem that you mentioned, man I thought it was just ours. Been to dealer several times trying to get it fixed!! Bottomline where did you get the upgrade sink? Desperate !!
It started off as a warranty claim. The sink was shipped to my local dealer, but the installation kit was missing. So, we had to go back home without the sink. A couple of days later, my dealer called to let me know that the sink was covered, but the labor would not be covered. I decided to call the whole thing off and fix the existing sink with some different hoses. I got thinking about that sink, sitting there, knowing that it would probably end up in the trash. I called my dealer and asked what the situation was, if they had to eat the cost of think since they didn't perform the repair, or if they would send it back to NuCamp. After a little talking, I offered to buy it from them at cost and install it myself. It became a win-win and I got my sink. Total cost of the sink with shipping and tax was around $180. You might be able to get your dealer to order the part, I have heard in the Cirrus group that some people have been quoted $600, You can probably tell them that you will pay cost + 10% or something. I wish NuCamp would sell direct to the customer for items like this. Lastly, if you take the existing sink off the wall and look at the drain hose setup, you should be able to adjust the hoses so they drain properly. they will drain slowly, but they will drain. There are some threads about this in the Cirrus Truck Camper Owners Group on Facebook, are you a memeber?
@@Stonyboot Thanks you guys are Great !! Yes the dealer did some hose work like you spoke of but it drains like so slow-- but it drains !!! Yes some parts like this there is no reason to include a middle man or suffer dealer markup. I was quoted a price of $500 dollars plus labor. I'm a retired plumber so I pretty much would not have a problem with install, but anyway thanks for the great information and Bless You Both. Will check out the truck camper owners group Thanks Again
Yeah, it’s still a new product and they are making improvements to each generation. The sink was a swing and a miss, but NuCamp changed it in newer models. In the Cirrus group, it was one of the most common mods that I saw. I still love the Alde and the form factor. Nothing is perfect, but it’s a good rig. I’m staring to have some hinge and latch problems. I have a list of little fixes that I’ll put together in another video at some point soon. Always something to fix when you have any kind of RV!
@@Stonyboot I have constant latch issues, replaced almost all of them. I was able to find them on amazon. Ultimately I should just switch to another locking mechanism. The kitchen sink is also less than great it's next up on my mod list....then install my inverter and new solar controller and maybe a weboost
Exactly, also, we have 4.10 gears which is great for towing, but not for highway. We are still happy with the MPG. Our overall average is about 12.8 loaded. I just stay below 65 as much as possible.
@@geefy0 I had a cabover camper 30 years ago and it was great fun. Gas was really cheap back then, but my last trip out to the California desert was terribly Windy and I almost lost it to a massive wind gust while driving....made it home and put it up for sale the next week.
CinePost sorry, I never saw your reply. They do act like a sail and we had one scary trip through Utah near Arches National Park. There was a series of thunderstorms with tornado warnings. We had to run away, the storm chased us bot about 2 hours as we got ahead of it. The road finally went north west as the storm headed north. Cross winds are pretty scary and there was no place to seek shelter. I completely understand what you’re saying!!
Not minimal, but conservative. And I think 20 is a little exaggerated, more like 8. Those are what we already had, we know they they will wear our and get destroyed, so we brought them instead of having to buy new ones. At this point, I’m looking for new flip flops and sneakers because the old ones are dead.
Nice ideas I don't if I told you buy if not here it goes. I flew to Lansing Michigan last Thursday to pickup a 2017 Cirrus 800 and F350 package deal I arrived there and after meeting with owner I quickly learned he had miss represented these units I returned home without it. I was very pissed off and I'll leave it that. The next day last Friday I went to my Ford dealer and bought a F350 2014 in absolute new condition and the same day I bought a 2019 Cirrus 820 which I get next Wednesday May 6th so it all worked out better. My wife Alison and I enjoy watching your channel.
I love finding a good used vehicle! Congrats on the 820, you must be excited!
Wow you really do use command hooks. Love the ideas for these hooks and securing your water pitcher.
We sure do. They are excellent and prevent unwanted holes in the walls :)
Getting ready to buy my first truck camper.... I'm using your videos to learn from... Keep up the good work and safe travels
Thanks! That’s very exciting! What are you planning to get?
@@Stonyboot leaning towards the Lance 975 as of now but I keep on doing my research and trying to learn more about them all..
Nice! There’s a lot to learn for sure. It took us several months of research and narrowing it to down to our camper. Good luck!
You make the most of your space and I loved your organization skills. It must've very peaceful to k ow that everything has its well thought out place. Thanks for sharing.
Kathi Foy thank you! ☺️We do try to put everything away once we’re done with it, but sometimes stuff accumulates and we have to do a clean up!😅
Hi guys, great video, some ingenious ideas for storage (we may be stealing a few of those 😉). I didn't realise how tiny your camper is, it's still bigger than ours though, you have a bathroom (luxury lol) and as far as I know there is no law to say that your toothbrushes must be stored in the bathroom so good on you for doing what works for you. Keep the videos coming, we are enjoying watching xx❤️👍👌
Thank you for the view and the comment! We will keep the videos coming. We have lots of projects going on and we will be posting about them soon. And yes, our camper is on the small side, but it’s big enough. There is always a trade off with RVs.
Thanks for the great ideas 👍 very helpful. I’m still shopping for a truck camper but I’ll use many of your ideas 💡😊🎥🎬🎶 thanks for sharing and safe travels
Thanks for stopping by, let us know if you have any questions. We are always looking for video ideas!
Awesome tips, we miss your videos. I’m interested to know more about teaching on the road. Thanks
Ivan & Josie Montanez thank you! ❤️ work got busy and it took awhile to record and edit this one, but we’re hoping to have more of a regular schedule. And thank you for the tip, what would you like to know about teaching online? We can make a video about that!
Stonyboot well I’m retired military and eventually would like to go on the road part time with my wife for an extended period of time , 3-4 months. While traveling I still have to make money for some expenses, given that my wife is a teacher and I’m an instructor, teaching online while traveling makes sense. Anything you can share for me to research would be truly appreciated.
Ivan & Josie Montanez oh nice! There’s a ton of online teaching opportunities, we will cover them up ☺️
Some great ideas .....Im battling the condensation right now in my camper... last 2 days its been raining and snowing . Im cracking my top vents with and without the new diesel heater going . So hopefully that helps , its been getting pretty soggy in here .....Ok thanks for the video and info ......Happy trails !!
Condensation always seems to be a challenge with campers. We crack our vents and it really helps, sure, it wastes a little heat, but It hasn't been critical. Those diesel heaters seem really cool! What model do you have?
@@Stonyboot ......Hey guys .... lets see here on that diesel heater make & model -- Happybuy 5 kw. from china ....bought it off amazon , it had good feedback in the comment section ....but yea it works great so far so good . I bought a old Lance Squire 4000 ( 1989 ) and its a fixer upper . so have been going thru it and making repairs and up grades . this is my 4th camper and I still have another stored . this one is so light at 1730 lbs. ....and I like the full 1 piece metal roof . since I'm always off roading in my campers down dirt roads and forest trails a tree branch won't rip & tear up the roof . Ok you 2 have fun and be safe out there ....asta
Thanks for the tips, very helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Nice tips. I installed Maxx in our cargo trailer conversion and love it. Thanks for the tips.🤙
No problem! We love our Maxx fan too!
Lots of great organizing tips. Love the puck lights.You are keeping the command hook company in business.😀
We are glad you liked the video. The Command products are pretty awesome. We always come up with new uses for them.
Great additions - well organised. Thanks for the ideas. Much appreciated.
Thanks, we have made some changes over time, but that setup has worked well for us for almost 2 years!
Great info y’all! We can only imagine that there aren’t a lot of off the shelf products that fit the need for your rig! Thought the wet bath sink was the coolest upgrade. We’ve been flirting with a maxxfan but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. Good stuff y’all 🙌🏼👍
We had the same fan in our old travel trailer. I fell in love with it and can’t imagine not having one. 10 Speeds, automatic in/out reverse, and completely controlled from a remote. It’s also lower profile than some of the other hood options out there. For us, it’s a must have in an RV. If they come out with something better, I’ll upgrade. Until then the 7500k is our favorite fan!
Consider the Wonders thank you so much! We love using our maxxfan, the remote makes it super easy laying in bed and turning the fan off and on!
Stonyboot whoa! Two replies 🤣😂! Was there anything special electrically that was required? I’m thinking about the standard fan that just has a standard 2-wire supplying it and if that’s what y’all had?
Consider the Wonders just the two power wires were all that we needed. The remote control is IR (Infrared) so we mounted the remote in a position that it would be able to transmit while in the holder. The fan fits in a standard 14 inch cut out.
Love that truck storage system. So may good ideas in this video
Thank you! We wanted to make sure we maximized every compartment! 😀
Wow you guys really have some great ideas of how to use all your space wisely! I am going to be looking into some of this for our RV. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! It's always tough to find space for everything and keep it from flying around while in transit :)
We love the organizing ideas! Thanks!
Meili's Way thank you! With the lack of space you have to be creative😅
Love watching people that live in their campers and all the little details of daily life. You guys have every nook worked out. I have seen people having problems with their bathroom sink too, glad you were able to get it replaced, nice the way it folds out of the way.
I am thinking about getting a truck camper and was wondering how you like that ALDE Heating? Moisture is a big problem and I have seen some videos by others of how bad it gets in the winter, do you have this problem with that system? Does it keep you warm in the loft bed area? I like the Modern look of the CIRRUS all the others look so dated efficiency is more important to me.
Thanks for making these videos and looking forward to watching your adventures.
Robert thank i you so much for watching! We spent some time living in our camper before traveling full time, so we made sure everything had its place.
We love the ALDE system! It’s very quiet and keeps us evenly warm in cold weather. We even have an ALDE vent in the bathroom, it’s a nice perk!
We can’t really tell you anything about experiencing true winter here, we spent ours it Florida and Texas. But we would imagine that ALDE would have no problem.
We haven’t had any problems with moisture build up, since our bed has FROLI system. It’s a system of plastic springs that lift your mattress up and make the space under the mattress ventilated.
What truck camper are you interested in getting?
@@Stonyboot Thank You for your informative reply.
Everything needs it place, I caught that saying in your videos, I treat my home like that. In a small space like your camper I can see that as mandatory, I don't like seeing a bunch of clutter about.
I have seen the Froli System as a common upgrade but is standard to CIRRUS as the ALDE heat, so it seems the systems in them are cutting edge.
I am looking at the Northern Light or Bigfoot truck campers. Both are fiberglass clam-shell construction with continuous foam insulation, very airtight. They look dated but with some new seat cushion covers and window treatments it can be personalized. I thought about the possibility of up-fitting it with the ALDE system, a on demand water heater and robust solar panel system. I would be boon docking mostly way out in nature to enjoy the beauty and quite so a generator would be my backup.
It's a lot to upgrade over time so the initial camper to start with is the most cost effective. The CIRRUS seems more advanced than all the others so just trying to gather all the real world use reviews as I can.
Thanks
Robert makes sense. We almost got a Northern Lite, but we didn’t like the look and also the fresh water tank was little too small for the 2 of us.
Good luck with your research! It can be tedious, but it’s also nice to get what you want in the end.
Just recently found you guys. Lots of good tips in your videos! Thank you. I'll be in a heavy old Airstream Class B sans 4x4 so, sad to say, the gnarly terrain you can manage won't apply when I'm seeking boondocking. Still, I'm looking forward to tips and tricks to make finding places to overnight a bit less nerve-wracking.
I'd love to know what model and year camper you have. That sounds really cool!
We do have a video coming soon (when I get the time to make it), about how we find camp spots. For now, we have an article you can read. www.stonyboot.com/2021/06/21/great-boondocking-and-how-to-find-it/
@@Stonyboot Viewing it from mobile browser, I couldn't figure out how to subscribe to your website.
Hmm...wrote a detailed reply to your question but it's gone. Maybe your filter settings snatched it up?
@@kathrynarnold1966 our website doesn’t have a subscribe feature yet, but you can subscribe to our RUclips channel by clicking the “Subscribe” button.
I sure hope you guys own stock in 3M (maker of Command products)!
I know, right! We do use a lot of them! We don't like putting holes in anything unless its absolutely necessary :)
@@Stonyboot Makes perfect sense! Will keep your resell value higher too.
What are you, some kind of MacGyver? Seriously though, you seem really handy. Wish I knew how to fabricate and customize things like that.
I have been called MacGyver in the past, so maybe it's true. I did love the show as a kid, however, now I realize how impractical it was... Still cool though!
Looking forward to more videos. I saw some recent articles on lithium batteries for the camper. Have you considered switching to lithium?
Yes, they should be arriving soon. We currently have 224 AH of AGM batteries, only about 90 of which is usable. The new setup will be dual 300 AH LifePO4 which is 90% useable. We will make a video about that once we get all the parts together. It should solve our power issues.
That's soo cool!!😍😍
Rajat pathy thank you so much! We’re hoping to make some more videos☺️
Hello guys. I just subscribed to your channel.
Could you please give us the link for the bath sink. Just got the same Camper as yours and will like to upgrade that sink. Thanks
Thank you and welcome to our channel! Unfortunately the only place we know to get it, is through a NuCamp dealer.
Great video, lot of good mods. I’ve heard a lot of complaints about the bathroom sink. What kind of sink did you go with and where did you get it? Thx
I was able to purchase it through my dealer from NuCamp. That is a complicated story, the summary of which is:
1. Sink doesn't drain, I call warranty. They work out the warranty claim between the dealer and NuCamp.
2. Sink was shipped, we went to dealer to have it installed (4.5 hour drive each way) after a day of fiddling, they realized that the installation kit was missing. We went home to figure things out.
3. During that time, it was discovered that NuCamp agreed to warranty the sink, but not the labor. Meanwhile, the Dealer still had the sink and had paid for it (shipping and "cost") since they couldn't install it, I guess they don't get reimbursed.
4. I still wanted the sink, but didn't want the dealer to install it. I talked to the dealer and offered to purchase the sink from them at their cost.
5. We drove up again to get the sink and installed it ourselves with the installation kit.
6. It wasn't easy, however, the sink is 1000x better than the original.
Keep in mind, this was a 3 month process. It ended well, but required a lot of work. I'm pretty sure the parts and some shipping cost $170-200.
For the original sink, you can remove the sink and un-kink the drain hoses, and possibly replace them with something larger. You can make it drain. I was able to get my old sink to work, but poorly. The new sink drains really fast and has given me zero troubles. Installation was rather complex since I had to adapt it to some unforeseen issues.
Great video guys you have your storage sorted..How long does it take to remove or fit the camper body from your truck .Never seen the camper conversion like you have in the U.K
Thanks for watching. We are in the middle of a storage/office modification right now that should improve storage even more. There is never enough it seems. Taking the camper off and on is usually about 15-20 minutes. Could be as fast as 10 if we have a nice level spot, and everything goes perfectly. One of the biggest difficulties is the bike rack. It has to be removed before we can unload and it’s a long process. We are getting better at it though.
The Target bathroom cabinet shelf link isn’t working. Do you know where this can be purchased?
I’m not sure, I’ll see if I can dig it up on their site.
Another great vid, Scott and Sasha!...some very clever ideas for utilization and maximization of available storage space (I was aware that 3M had some great products but who knew!!🤩) and always get a chuckle at some of the engineering work arounds that Scott dreams up...he's like a friggin' mad scientist that guy!...Couple of questions...do you guys regularly 'dry camp' (was curious if you billeted for assigned blocks of time, ie. 1 week/2 weeks at time, etc.) and even with the upgraded fan system, do you find cooking smells tend to linger or is the main fan in the living area able to evacuate all the smells and odours?...I love cooking (there are few cooking aromas more pleasing than celery, onions and garlic sauteeing, for example) but I know that esPECially with onions, the residual odour can be pretty pervasive)...and, can't remember if you mentioned it but with the current solar power system that you have set up now, do you find it fills your needs?...(was thinking that if you were 'off the grid' camping at location for example where you had consecutive overcast days whether you were able to have adequate power supply)
Also, I read in a number of reviews that a problem you always encounter with truck camping is the build up of condensation on the interior from one's natural body sweat accumulating in an enclosed space, (and I imagine a wet bath would really contribute to that!)...is your current ventilation system adequate for that as well?
Thanks again and hope you have the time to continue making the vids; I'm always entertained 😁
Thank you for watching and the great comment! I’m going respond to each question below.
1. Do you guys regularly 'dry camp' (was curious if you billeted for assigned blocks of time, ie. 1 week/2 weeks at time, etc.)
Answer: We boondock / Dry camp about 90% of the time. We don’t assign any kind of time value to it at all. We boondock when we can, and use campgrounds or other services when its needed or convenient. Sometimes we use campgrounds to reduce the workload of boondocking so we have more time for work or play. But we do prefer to boondock / dry camp.
2. With the upgraded fan system, do you find cooking smells tend to linger or is the main fan in the living area able to evacuate all the smells and odours?
Answer: When weather permits, we run the fans and keep the windows open to reduce the cooking smells. We also have an exhaust fan over the stove that helps a lot. We have a method of opening specific windows and running one of the ceiling fans to help the smoke/steam/smells go in the desired direction. That keeps the bed, towels and jackets smelling fine. When it’s really cold out, we will either cook fewer smelly items, or cook them slower with a cover on to allow the fan over the stove to do most of the work. I’ll even tilt the cover towards the back of the stove to make sure the escaping steam has a greater chance of being exhausted.
3. With the current solar power system that you have set up now, do you find it fills your needs?
Answer: It doesn’t meet OUR needs. We have a high demand for power due to our work and use of technology. For most campers the 200 watts of solar that came with our camper would be plenty for normal usage. Since we have an inverter to run computers and lots of other electronics to keep charged, as well as the desire to run our microwave, convection oven and A/C, we will be upgrading our solar to at least 600 watts (limited on space) We will also be using alternator charging to supplement our power needs when we drive. That will be coming up in the next several weeks and we will also release a video about both topics when we get them finished.
4. Was thinking that if you were 'off the grid' camping at location for example where you had consecutive overcast days whether you were able to have adequate power supply.
Answer: This is a common problem for most people depending on solar! Great question We handle this in a couple different ways. First, we upgraded our batteries to 600AH of LifePO4 which give us plenty of reserve power. That gives us 3-6 days of power before we need to charge (depending usage of course). Second, we carry a generator (we just released a video today about that setup) to provide power whenever we need a little extra boost. My hope is to eliminate the need for the generator once we have the solar and alternator charging sorted out.
5. I read in a number of reviews that a problem you always encounter with truck camping is the buildup of condensation on the interior from one's natural body sweat accumulating in an enclosed space, (and I imagine a wet bath would really contribute to that!)...is your current ventilation system adequate for that as well?
Answer: Another excellent question! That is a common problem with all RVs and any time you sleep in an enclosed area (I remember waking up to a wet tent many, many times!). The vast majority of the moisture comes from respiration. The places that we see condensation accumulate are in the corners and along the aluminum structure between the walls. The only time you will see this moisture problem is when its cool enough outside to cause the ambient moisture to condense on the walls. It’s like a cold glass of water in reverse. During the warmer months, we never have an issue, but when it gets below 50 at night we will start to see condensation building up. We have a few ways to combat this issue. First, we ventilate the bathroom very well before bed. We will also crack the bathroom vent just a little which will cause warm moist air to rise up and out of the camper. Since we run the heat at night, we have a constant supply of warm air to keep this process going. We just crack it a tiny bit, about 3-4 mm to allow a slow steady flow out. We haven’t noticed much of a difference in propane usage, but have seen a huge reduction of moisture build up. Second, once the day warms up a bit, we will run the fans and open the windows to get as much air through the camper as possible. If the condensation is really bad, we will open some of the cabinets to allow air to circulate through them. We have identified the common areas that give us problems and keep an eye on them. We try not to spend too much time in cold weather so it hasn’t been a big issue for us. However, it’s been in the 30s at night here in Northern Maine and we have started to see the condensation returning. Time to head south!
@@Stonyboot Thanks so much for the responses, and for taking the time, Scott 😊 the questions were of course for my own info but I also figured that anyone else who happened to read them would find it helpful as well. Man, you're thorough...you should write technical journals! :)...I'll be checking out any new videos you have soon :)...thanks again! :)
Funny that you mention that. We just put out a video about our generator setup it it’s probably too detailed, but the nuances kept coming up. Check it out and let me know what you think. Also, the parts for the alternator charging setups arrived, so I’ll get started on that project this weekend. I’ll be doing a video about that too! I’m really excited about the alternator setup!!! It’s been about 4 months of thinking and planning 🙃
Where can I purchase the bathroom sink? Thank you
Any NuCamp dealer can get one for you. You can locate one using the NuCamp Dealer Locator: nucamprv.com/find-a-dealer/
My 920 has the same bathroom sink problem that you mentioned, man I thought it was just ours. Been to dealer several times trying to get it fixed!! Bottomline where did you get the upgrade sink? Desperate !!
It started off as a warranty claim. The sink was shipped to my local dealer, but the installation kit was missing. So, we had to go back home without the sink. A couple of days later, my dealer called to let me know that the sink was covered, but the labor would not be covered. I decided to call the whole thing off and fix the existing sink with some different hoses. I got thinking about that sink, sitting there, knowing that it would probably end up in the trash. I called my dealer and asked what the situation was, if they had to eat the cost of think since they didn't perform the repair, or if they would send it back to NuCamp. After a little talking, I offered to buy it from them at cost and install it myself. It became a win-win and I got my sink. Total cost of the sink with shipping and tax was around $180. You might be able to get your dealer to order the part, I have heard in the Cirrus group that some people have been quoted $600, You can probably tell them that you will pay cost + 10% or something. I wish NuCamp would sell direct to the customer for items like this.
Lastly, if you take the existing sink off the wall and look at the drain hose setup, you should be able to adjust the hoses so they drain properly. they will drain slowly, but they will drain. There are some threads about this in the Cirrus Truck Camper Owners Group on Facebook, are you a memeber?
@@Stonyboot Thanks you guys are Great !! Yes the dealer did some hose work like you spoke of but it drains like so slow-- but it drains !!! Yes some parts like this there is no reason to include a middle man or suffer dealer markup. I was quoted a price of $500 dollars plus labor. I'm a retired plumber so I pretty much would not have a problem with install, but anyway thanks for the great information and Bless You Both. Will check out the truck camper owners group Thanks Again
That’s a bummer, I got very lucky with my situation. I know that the company “plastiform“ makes the sinks, maybe you can contact them directly?
Hello, what kind of truck do you have for the Cirrus 920? thanks!
Hi. We have a 2018 Ram 3500 Dually Diesel CrewCab. Are you considering a Cirrus 920?
@@Stonyboot thank you! Yes! Love it!
That’s exciting! Good luck with your adventures!
SO frustrating that so many things that come on the cirrus dont work.....like the sink...
Yeah, it’s still a new product and they are making improvements to each generation. The sink was a swing and a miss, but NuCamp changed it in newer models. In the Cirrus group, it was one of the most common mods that I saw. I still love the Alde and the form factor. Nothing is perfect, but it’s a good rig. I’m staring to have some hinge and latch problems. I have a list of little fixes that I’ll put together in another video at some point soon. Always something to fix when you have any kind of RV!
@@Stonyboot I have constant latch issues, replaced almost all of them. I was able to find them on amazon. Ultimately I should just switch to another locking mechanism. The kitchen sink is also less than great it's next up on my mod list....then install my inverter and new solar controller and maybe a weboost
@@m3pedro I missed this comment a while back. Have you made any progress with your projects?
What range of mpg do you get with that rig?
Unloaded we get 14-17 and loaded we get about 10.8-13. Best MPG is around 35-45 MPH. The highway drastically reduces our MPG!
@@Stonyboot wind resistance is too much
Exactly, also, we have 4.10 gears which is great for towing, but not for highway. We are still happy with the MPG. Our overall average is about 12.8 loaded. I just stay below 65 as much as possible.
@@geefy0 I had a cabover camper 30 years ago and it was great fun. Gas was really cheap back then, but my last trip out to the California desert was terribly Windy and I almost lost it to a massive wind gust while driving....made it home and put it up for sale the next week.
CinePost sorry, I never saw your reply. They do act like a sail and we had one scary trip through Utah near Arches National Park. There was a series of thunderstorms with tornado warnings. We had to run away, the storm chased us bot about 2 hours as we got ahead of it. The road finally went north west as the storm headed north. Cross winds are pretty scary and there was no place to seek shelter. I completely understand what you’re saying!!
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I hope you don't think you are minimalists, because no one needs to have 20 pairs of sandals. That is just called Rat-packing.
Not minimal, but conservative. And I think 20 is a little exaggerated, more like 8. Those are what we already had, we know they they will wear our and get destroyed, so we brought them instead of having to buy new ones. At this point, I’m looking for new flip flops and sneakers because the old ones are dead.
Very useful. Thanks!
We'er glad it was helpful!