What a great set-up! I love that it's a work in progress too. Jasper has a great Mom but I think he knows that. Thank you for sharing this video with us!
I'm fascinated with truck campers, how so much can fit in the bed of a truck. You made a wise decision. I haven't used mine in a few years but decided to designate a permanent truck and build a flatbed for it...budget build. I chose the Northstar specifically for the cassette toilet. Just started documenting the build on this platform to offer ideas for others. I like your towl hook... gonna check that out.
Love your presentation! We have small airstream . Heat during the night with small Vornado heater. Cycles on and off. Keeps it warm and dry. No condensation in the morning. Happy trails!
With the cold coming up under your mattress, you might try what works for us. We got a roll of Reflectix cut it to fit under our mattress. It stopped that chill ALOT!!!!
@@TailsofWanderlust Even a space blanket or mylar sheet under your bedding works wonders a little noisy when moving around but it will reflect 90% of body heat back Reflectix works good too but I put it on to of the mattress below bedding , you can also use it on the inside of your outside storage compartment doors for extra insulation .
@@vicki9929 Since it’s just my GSD and me I swapped out the queen mattress for a single and put it on a platform that can raise on gas struts. This did three things. Gave a place for my GSD to sleep, gave me storage in front of the COG and provided an air gap between the floor and the mattress. Plus it looks cool. Rockler provides the entire system. Just need the wood.
The new adventure/offroad focused class B’s like the Winnebago Ekko, Aeon RV, and Nomad Euphoria seem to do the best job of blending all the desirable features of vans, truck campers, and trailers into a single platform. The downside is none of them are cheap!
My quality of sleep completely changed in my truck camper when I purchased a heated mattress pad. It has 9 settings. I set it to 9 for 30 minutes before bed and then turn it down to 3 or I wake too hot. It has helped during these single digit nights. I also installed a Rixen Diesel Heater/On demand hot water system that can run off of electric, or diesel and uses your engines coolant. They are installed in all modern RVs and Van lifers swear by them. I installed it right before the temps started to drop here in CO and boy was this system the best money spent on upgrading by older NL. The gentleman who started Rixen 40 years ago to this day still answers the phone. He even calls you back to check on you after he’s helped you trouble shoot a problem that was just a learning error. I can’t recommend the Rixen System enough! Get it girl. You will enjoy your camper so much more 😁
@@Umi-imU-We-Are-One in my camper project I’ve got the original forced air heater, a permanently mounted catalytic heater and a diesel heater connected to radiant heating in the main floor and bathroom plus a heat exchanger in the bedroom. The diesel heater will get its fuel from my trucks (RAM 5500) rear tank. I like redundant heat for winter camping. I’ll probably end up removing the forced air unit. It’s loud, sucks up the battery and propane.
@ I too believe in having redundant heat. I like that the Rixen system can run off of electric or diesel and the coolant system, that it is also an on demand hot water system but I also carry a tiny 700 watt oil filled heater that radiates a lot of heat for its size and I like that it is a dry heat. It heats the truck camper from single digits to a toasty 65* in about an hour and it has an adjustable thermostat that once I attain the temperature that I like, I can bump it down and it will keep the camper warm with very little energy consumption. I plan to have my propane systems removed in the spring as I do not use it to cook, heat or shower now that I have the Rixen System and an induction cook top. Happy camping!
@@Umi-imU-We-Are-One I’ll have to look into that one. My ideal setup would be putting the diesel heater in a utility box on my flatbed with quick disconnects to the camper. That would make tapping into the rear diesel tank easier and using engine heat. I just have to figure out how often I’d be taking the camper off the truck while traveling. I’d love to totally get rid of the propane too. Those are future Pete’s projects.
I replaced the old absorption fridge with a Nova Kool DC fridge. It fits in the same space as the older 6 cubic foot model and it’s 9 cubic foot. They have smaller models too. I got the dual compressor model to cut down on power usage.
@ It’s against my religion to spend money (Orthodox Cheapskate) but for this build I decided to spend more money for better components. All Victron, 24v Nova Kool, 24v Nomatic AC. I went 24v so the wiring to the AC would be half the size of 12v and could fit into the passage where the 120v wiring ran for the original AC unit. In the past I’ve gone cheap and almost always regretted it. My Bigfoot has four section instead of two so it flexes more. I just installed a 1.5 inch square steel tube frame around the door to eliminate flex. I connected that to a 1.5 inch square steel tube that runs from side to side below the door. That used to be wood but had rotted out. The legs are connected to 1/8 inch steel plates on the interior for strength and connected to the other steel tubes. Previously if the camper wasn’t perfectly level the door could jam in the opening.
@ Those sound like amazing renovations. And that AC unit sounds amazing. I am running the cheap route on this rig and it definitely is no where near luxurious. Sometimes spending that extra for something you’ll use is absolutely worth it.
Good to hear from you again. Nice 25 cent tour. I really like the wood plank shelf lip, it is beautiful. As for heat loss via the bed, it used to be that there was a rubber air ring that would go on top of the cab and under the overhang, its purpose was to give a bit of aerodynamics to the camper but I bet it would also cut down on heat loss too. Might be worth looking into.
@@TailsofWanderlust .. A bit of quick research and the idea isn't worth it because of damage to the paint on the roof of the truck. Oh well, it seemed like a good idea. LOL
@@TailsofWanderlust I've been using a deep tupperware with a snap-on lid. Works great and I just put it in the sink so it doesn't slide around when I'm driving.
Thank You for the Camper Tour. I know Napoleon couldn't tag along because he's probably keeping his mint bush safe and sound. But he's def with you and Jasper in spirit.
Seems you have finally found what works for you. Obviously a couple more tweaks, Water heater remote from inside, slimmer mattress, and a better frig. The key being , it’s your home away from home. Great video.
I have a similar pantry situation and installed a cabinet pull-out from hardware resources. They make a bunch of different sizes so you could probably find one that will fit. It mounts flush inside the cabinet so you can use your existing door which makes it look original. Also since you already have an inverter you might consider an AC residential fridge. They are very cheap and only slightly less efficient since you have to run the inverter all the time but your victron probably only pulls 10 watts at idle.
Great tour! It's definitely very cozy (especially the bed omg) but it looks really nice! As always, your storage is on point. When I saw Jasper's bowl I was wondering if it would be possible/practical to cut into the counter below so you can sink it in and it can't move. (I'm guessing you wouldn't want to lose the drawer space, though!) Glad you are having fun with it!
Just wanted you to know that Jasper's bark woke up my sleeping lab in front of the fireplace. Ha. Nice efficient rig. A full wet bath is a must imo. Keep the videos coming. :)
Nice camper. I do like the idea of being able to park in a standard space and it all seems to work well. Also, if you decide on the Froli System, you may want to check out Randi, who owns a small trailer and installed the froli system in her camper. She provided a detailed installation tutorial and made it look easy. Also, she had and may still have a 15% discount on the froli. Good luck.
I recently stopped full timing after a year and a half and living the sticks and bricks life now. Can’t wait to start traveling again for a few days or weeks at a time and loving your setup for that! Do you have links or info in your laptop stand and spare monitor stand? Working space was my biggest issue full-timing so I’d love to know more about your work set up and how you manage that for actually being productive and focused. Thank you!
Hope you are able to get back out there! I go through the computer setup about 2/3 through this video and below are some of the links: ruclips.net/video/vXxC-WSy9CI/видео.html. Hope that helps! ✔️ Asus USB Computer Monitor: amzn.to/3TlXghg ✔️ USB Docking Station: amzn.to/3VtpzNv ✔️ Monitor Stand: amzn.to/3TqkUca
We love your videos and admire your adventurous spirit. Love Jasper and Napoleon. Two quick questions - we just purchased a 2022 20x Basecamp - it has a space where the microwave is supposed to to be - love the netting you have to secure your items where did you purchase it and how is secured? Also, where did you purchase your towel holder for your hair and bath towel. Thank you for taking the time to share your adventures.
Below are the items. For the netting, I used the screws that came with the net to mount everything. Then I attached the cutlery holder to that netting so it would be secure. Hope you are enjoying the 20x! ✔️ Mesh Cutlery Storage on Cabinet: amzn.to/3Wa3HpW ✔️ Netting on Microwave Cabinet: amzn.to/40d6hMN ✔️ Towel Hooks: amzn.to/42at1zY
I am cautiously happy with it. The first year was a lot of def system repairs and a new thermostat. Other than regular maintenance it hasn't needed anything this past year. Knock on wood......
Cheap investment is your roof vents should be covered with maxair covers that way even when raining you can leave your roof vents open also when driving on dusty roads leave your roof vents open you wont suck in as much dust as if they were closed .
Thanks! I’ve seen those a lot but didn’t want to add the extra height to the roof. I’ll have to keep an eye and see if that’s a benefit I’d like to add. Thanks for the tip!
I sure do. The Basecamp was luxurious and an amazing tiny home. I would walk into it and feel safe and comfortable. The truck camper is more of a tool, so I enjoy being in it less but love where I can take it. Hoping someday I can find the best of both worlds!
I love the fact that you have the freedom now to move about in cities without a trailer or having worry about coming back to a damaged or stolen Air stream..don't get me wrong, I loved the look of the base camp, heck, I almost purchased one after watching you video! - I think being able to always have everything with you will get rid of some stress and make you feel more "at home" in your camper. I love your content and hope you make thousands of videos. Beautiful Dog, Beautiful girl, Beautiful adventures. Kind regards
To be ale to travel like this, do you work remotely? If so, what field are you in? My wife and I want to spend a month or so in different places and I’m hoping to get into a remote position with a company in the future.
Yes, I have a full-time remote job in the insurance industry. I have worked for the same company for over 11 years, and was able to turn it into a remote position about 8 years ago thankfully. Not sure how to look for a remote job now, but I hope you both are able to find something!
Hi There, just saw your channel and am loving it. I'm single mid aged female from Vancouver Canada and looking to travel part time solo into the states. I was wondering which group on RUclips yo could recommend to connect with other travelers? I will be car camping in my Vehicle. Thanks 😊
Hi I wonder sometimes seeing these videos is a class c travel rrailor or a truk camper for convenience and parking etter in your experience or opinion thanks if you don't mind
I've never had a Class C so hard for me to compare, but my truck camper is smaller than a lot of Class C's so I would think it's easier to park. Although I would think a Class C would have more interior room.
@@jessiehere3188 I went with truck campers because I don’t have to register it, since I have 4WD truck I can go more places, one less vehicle to maintain, easier and cheaper to store. With a class C you can get up from driving and pee much quicker. I’m old and that’s important.
Do u think u might go up to a dually and get a Host mammoth camper .. they are massive , so much room and comfortable.. Host isn’t the most reliable but they😢 give u so much room and comfort… you are a very good mechanic, builder .. u could make that Host the most reliable, comfortable … its like u have all comfort as an airstream but in a truck camper.. also , why doesn’t Napoleon travel with u anymore ?
Next video will have more info on Napoleon! And I've seen those Host campers and they are beautiful, but much bigger than I'd want to drive around. Would love some of those luxuries in a much smaller package!
@ if u go up to a 550 flat bed .. and put the mammoth on that .. driving it is very nice .. I lived in Park City, UT .. I met several couples that bought the mammoth.. they said once they went to the 550 or 450 flatbed .. u can’t even feel it .. they live full time in them .. they are amazing.. they did make changes and updates to them but it is amazing.. it’s like they were living in their own home .. their words …
@@bochluge I had an Eagle Cap 1165, similar size and weight. You need a class 5 truck for that weight. That’s usually a flatbed which has its own problems. It’s about 10 inches higher than a normal truck bed making bridge clearance and entry a concern. You have to get inventive to device a way to tie down the rig. Flatbed manufactures, in my experience, won’t warranty it if you tie down directly to the flatbed. I used an 8ft I beam with two 24inch u-bolts to go around the frame in the front and square tube in the back connected to the hitch system. Slides will give you crap loads of space but since they usually are built with 1 inch of foam insulation and have a seal all around will bleed heat or air conditioning. They add a lot of weight and a major source of failures. I had to carry a spare motor with me. With all the slides in you usually can’t have access to the kitchen or bathroom. With the slides out your footprint is much larger and if you park on a street usually you can’t extend the driver side slide. After traveling for awhile in the Eagle Cap these restrictions were too much so I sold it and got a 1998 Bigfoot 3000 project camper for $10,000 and no slides and a dry bath.
I do have a question, I have a Lance 825 and I have been wanting to put solar panels on the roof also, but I am not sure how or where. My hesitation is how do you know where to screw in the mounting brackets. I have a rubber roof and when I open the "escape hatch" it doesn't look like there is much surface area to screw into? How did you decide to install your roof top solar panels. And a quick folowup question? What don't you like about your fridge? I replaced my fridge also with a dorm fridge and it sucks a lot of powor, I have been wanting to convert to a DC fridge and have been looking for something that is not a chest that is affordable. Cheers!
For the fridge, it is very inefficient, doesn't hold a good temp and is loud. For the solar, I cleaned the area with alcohol, used VHB tape and then screwed into the roof, with a ton of dicor to seal it after. For where to screw, I completely lucked out the first time and screwed into wood. So I just followed that and kept mounting to it. I'm also relying on that VHB tape and Dicor.
@@azxp With my last rig, an Eagle Cap 1165, the manufacture added ‘plates’ in the roof for holding down stuff (solar panels). The sent me a roof layout showing the locations. Otherwise the roof is just a sheet of 1/8 inch luan. My 1998 Bigfoot 3000 is old school and the roof is 1/4 inch plywood. If you’re careful it will hold a screw. I’ve got enough space for approximately 1000 watts of solar.
@TailsofWanderlust So for my fridge, I have it mounted where yours is but on opposite side and I trimmed it out. the temps are pretty consistent, but on hotter days I may need to turn it up slightly. It isn't super kind to fresh veggies, but it is quiet. So quiet, I can't even tell its running so I keep a thermometer in there and at about halfway on it stays between 37 -42 fairly consistent. I bought it at lowes for 99 dollars. The biggest downfall is it is AC vs DC so it runs on my inverter and does suck a lot of juice. I only have 1 100ah house battery so that makes it extra special. I do have a Bluetti 180 so either will run it fine 8-10 hours, but I have to make sure my stuff is charged up every day to stay up on the fridge. I do have an awesome chest fridge that is 12v but it is too big to fit in the camper, so I am looking fo something like that that I can stand up, but for now for $99 dollars my Lowes fridge does pretty well. cheers
@@azxp Pro-Tip: Lippert builds custom doors. I’m going to replace the normal vented door that was for the fridge with a hinged solid door. I’ve replaced other doors too, My generator, misc access panels.
I bought a Bodega fridge similar, I don't think I have the exact same model but, can you respond and let me know why you don't recommend? I've used mine a couple times and it seems ok.. But only for weekend camping trips, not the full times living I plan to do in a few months
Do you keep extra stuff in your car as well? I feel like I would have need more stuff somehow :D also, how do you access your clothes from the cupboards next to the bed since you kinda have to lie down to get there? Do you keep everything in cubbies in there?
I'm able to store everything I need in the camper. The only tough part is when I go skiing and then I strap the skis to the ladder on the back. And yes, clothes are in those cupboards by the bed. I crawl over to the cabinet, make a lot of uncomfortable noises trying to access my clothes, quite literally throw them down onto the kitchen counter as I find what I need, then crawl back out. Not the best system 😂
So this begs the question: Do you like this better from a living standpoint than the BASECAMP? I always thought that was so cool. But I get the towing tradeoff.
My first RV was a rig like that. I used a Camco Catalytic heater on my kitchen table for my last rig. Uses very little propane and puts out a lot of heat. I also move the thermostat to the bedroom because originally it was right above a heater vent and would cycle a lot and not heat up the bedroom. Nice to see you posting again.
Brings back memories.... In 2006 , working as an RV salesman. I was able to buy a 3 month old Lance 2006 model 845 with generator, artic package,microwave Tule rack etc.(all options except fiberglass exterior) for $10,500.00 !!! I traveled for 10 years with it on my 2003 Dodge Ram diesel 4x4 truck. In 2017 I sold it for what I paid for it !!!! I'm sorry I sold it !!!
@@TailsofWanderlust Heat ducts going to the waste tanks and hot water heater bypass with a winterization valve under sink to facilitate quick and easy winterizing using a gallon of antifreeze.
@@Nana__________________________ National parks are a bitch because they aren’t dog friendly for obvious reasons. Shopping is more complicated but I couldn’t imagine traveling without my GSD. He’s a constant companion that only asks for love in return.
What a great set-up! I love that it's a work in progress too. Jasper has a great Mom but I think he knows that. Thank you for sharing this video with us!
I'm fascinated with truck campers, how so much can fit in the bed of a truck. You made a wise decision. I haven't used mine in a few years but decided to designate a permanent truck and build a flatbed for it...budget build. I chose the Northstar specifically for the cassette toilet. Just started documenting the build on this platform to offer ideas for others. I like your towl hook... gonna check that out.
Hey Stranger! I was Camping at the Grand Canyon and just saw this video. It's always great to see you and get life updates! 😊
Hey!! Hope the Grand Canyon was amazing!! Did you do any of the hikes out there?
@@TailsofWanderlust I hiked the south rim but I mostly sat at the edge and read the Hobbit. I was escaping the fires in LA.
Thank you so much for the video. Hugs to you and Jasper 💕🐾
Love your presentation! We have small airstream . Heat during the night with small Vornado heater. Cycles on and off. Keeps it warm and dry. No condensation in the morning. Happy trails!
Great to see you Cass! Thanks for the tour.
A tour! Yay … been waiting for it .. looks beautiful 😍
With the cold coming up under your mattress, you might try what works for us. We got a roll of Reflectix cut it to fit under our mattress. It stopped that chill ALOT!!!!
Ah that's a great idea, thanks for the tip!
@@TailsofWanderlust Even a space blanket or mylar sheet under your bedding works wonders a little noisy when moving around but it will reflect 90% of body heat back Reflectix works good too but I put it on to of the mattress below bedding , you can also use it on the inside of your outside storage compartment doors for extra insulation .
@@dmc2087 Ah great ideas thank you!
@@vicki9929 Since it’s just my GSD and me I swapped out the queen mattress for a single and put it on a platform that can raise on gas struts. This did three things. Gave a place for my GSD to sleep, gave me storage in front of the COG and provided an air gap between the floor and the mattress. Plus it looks cool. Rockler provides the entire system. Just need the wood.
It's nice to see a new video from you. I really appreciate the update and tour of your new rig!
Thanks for watching!
I love your energy.
Thank you!!
The new adventure/offroad focused class B’s like the Winnebago Ekko, Aeon RV, and Nomad Euphoria seem to do the best job of blending all the desirable features of vans, truck campers, and trailers into a single platform. The downside is none of them are cheap!
So glad you are back!!
Thank yoU!!
Excellent tour. Really got me thinking truck camper is my next rig
Glad you enjoyed it! The one thing I struggle with is not have a separate vehicle to explore with but I’ll do a video on that in the future.
It's good to see you again. Take care!
Thanks!! Appreciate you stopping by again!
I always click if I see a new video from you! My wife and I had truck campers for many years. They worked out great for us. Thanks for the update!
So glad you enjoyed the update! It's good to hear from you too!
My quality of sleep completely changed in my truck camper when I purchased a heated mattress pad. It has 9 settings. I set it to 9 for 30 minutes before bed and then turn it down to 3 or I wake too hot. It has helped during these single digit nights. I also installed a Rixen Diesel Heater/On demand hot water system that can run off of electric, or diesel and uses your engines coolant. They are installed in all modern RVs and Van lifers swear by them. I installed it right before the temps started to drop here in CO and boy was this system the best money spent on upgrading by older NL. The gentleman who started Rixen 40 years ago to this day still answers the phone. He even calls you back to check on you after he’s helped you trouble shoot a problem that was just a learning error. I can’t recommend the Rixen System enough! Get it girl. You will enjoy your camper so much more 😁
That sounds like a great system! I'll have to check it out. Thank you so much for sharing as I hadn't seen those before!
@@Umi-imU-We-Are-One in my camper project I’ve got the original forced air heater, a permanently mounted catalytic heater and a diesel heater connected to radiant heating in the main floor and bathroom plus a heat exchanger in the bedroom. The diesel heater will get its fuel from my trucks (RAM 5500) rear tank. I like redundant heat for winter camping. I’ll probably end up removing the forced air unit. It’s loud, sucks up the battery and propane.
@ I too believe in having redundant heat. I like that the Rixen system can run off of electric or diesel and the coolant system, that it is also an on demand hot water system but I also carry a tiny 700 watt oil filled heater that radiates a lot of heat for its size and I like that it is a dry heat. It heats the truck camper from single digits to a toasty 65* in about an hour and it has an adjustable thermostat that once I attain the temperature that I like, I can bump it down and it will keep the camper warm with very little energy consumption. I plan to have my propane systems removed in the spring as I do not use it to cook, heat or shower now that I have the Rixen System and an induction cook top. Happy camping!
@@Umi-imU-We-Are-One I’ll have to look into that one. My ideal setup would be putting the diesel heater in a utility box on my flatbed with quick disconnects to the camper. That would make tapping into the rear diesel tank easier and using engine heat. I just have to figure out how often I’d be taking the camper off the truck while traveling. I’d love to totally get rid of the propane too. Those are future Pete’s projects.
Love it! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you liked it!
I replaced the old absorption fridge with a Nova Kool DC fridge. It fits in the same space as the older 6 cubic foot model and it’s 9 cubic foot. They have smaller models too. I got the dual compressor model to cut down on power usage.
Nice, the Nova Kools are amazing. That's what I was eyeing but decided to go cheap. Mistake on that front.
@ It’s against my religion to spend money (Orthodox Cheapskate) but for this build I decided to spend more money for better components. All Victron, 24v Nova Kool, 24v Nomatic AC. I went 24v so the wiring to the AC would be half the size of 12v and could fit into the passage where the 120v wiring ran for the original AC unit. In the past I’ve gone cheap and almost always regretted it. My Bigfoot has four section instead of two so it flexes more. I just installed a 1.5 inch square steel tube frame around the door to eliminate flex. I connected that to a 1.5 inch square steel tube that runs from side to side below the door. That used to be wood but had rotted out. The legs are connected to 1/8 inch steel plates on the interior for strength and connected to the other steel tubes. Previously if the camper wasn’t perfectly level the door could jam in the opening.
@ Those sound like amazing renovations. And that AC unit sounds amazing. I am running the cheap route on this rig and it definitely is no where near luxurious. Sometimes spending that extra for something you’ll use is absolutely worth it.
You could save a lot of space in that drawer with those whisks that pop flat and then re-popped back out to be used as a whisk
I really enjoy your videos! So glad your back!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate you stopping by!
Glad to see new videos again. The Amazon review bit was funny.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Truck campers are still my favorite and if I were single I would most likely have one. Enjoy your day, look forward to your next video.
Thanks, and I'm hoping to have a new video out soon! Appreciate you checking this one out!
Good to hear from you again. Nice 25 cent tour. I really like the wood plank shelf lip, it is beautiful. As for heat loss via the bed, it used to be that there was a rubber air ring that would go on top of the cab and under the overhang, its purpose was to give a bit of aerodynamics to the camper but I bet it would also cut down on heat loss too. Might be worth looking into.
Thank you so much for the tip! I'll have to look into that!
@@TailsofWanderlust .. A bit of quick research and the idea isn't worth it because of damage to the paint on the roof of the truck. Oh well, it seemed like a good idea. LOL
@ appreciate you doing such quick research! I’ll keep looking for solutions 👍
A water bowl inside a much larger bowl that will catch water splash is a technique I use. Love love your camper and your companion! Happy trails!
I LOVE this idea. I've been searching for a good bowl with a lid for so long. Thank you!
@@TailsofWanderlust I've been using a deep tupperware with a snap-on lid. Works great and I just put it in the sink so it doesn't slide around when I'm driving.
I like your camper setup. Jasper looks comfortable.
Thanks!
Good truck camper explanation. Shorter wheelbase van is good too. Like your camper layout. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, glad you liked it! Appreciate you checking out the video!
Love the setup!
When I'm off grid camping I use No Rinse Body Wash, a Jetboil to heat the water and Pelican case as basin and to hold everything.
Ah that's a great way to do it!
@TailsofWanderlust and it's portable so I can move it from my tailgate to my Shiftpod without spilling anything.
Thank You for the Camper Tour. I know Napoleon couldn't tag along because he's probably keeping his mint bush safe and sound. But he's def with you and Jasper in spirit.
He was absolutely keeping an eye on his mint bush. He sure does love that thing!
Seems you have finally found what works for you. Obviously a couple more tweaks, Water heater remote from inside, slimmer mattress, and a better frig. The key being , it’s your home away from home. Great video.
Thanks!! Hoping those make it a much better space.
I have a similar pantry situation and installed a cabinet pull-out from hardware resources. They make a bunch of different sizes so you could probably find one that will fit. It mounts flush inside the cabinet so you can use your existing door which makes it look original. Also since you already have an inverter you might consider an AC residential fridge. They are very cheap and only slightly less efficient since you have to run the inverter all the time but your victron probably only pulls 10 watts at idle.
Oh cool, I'll see if I can find those and check them out. Thank you!
Very nice tour! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Great tour! It's definitely very cozy (especially the bed omg) but it looks really nice! As always, your storage is on point. When I saw Jasper's bowl I was wondering if it would be possible/practical to cut into the counter below so you can sink it in and it can't move. (I'm guessing you wouldn't want to lose the drawer space, though!) Glad you are having fun with it!
The nice part is that bowl has rubber on the bottom, so his water bowl never moves. Love the idea of a built in water bowl!
Just wanted you to know that Jasper's bark woke up my sleeping lab in front of the fireplace. Ha. Nice efficient rig. A full wet bath is a must imo. Keep the videos coming. :)
Hahah! He does have a loud bark 😂. Will definitely try to keep the videos more consistent!
Seems you would be a good fit for an adventure van/camper. More room than what you have now, equivalent mobility. IMHO.
Thanks again for sharing ❤ love your videos
You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy them! Appreciate you checking them out!
You can try a 3" extra firm latex topper on top of the froii. I put that in my nucamp, and love it. My back hates regular foam mattresses.
I was curious on that. You have just the 3" firm and nothing else? And you don't feel the Froli at all?
Nice camper. I do like the idea of being able to park in a standard space and it all seems to work well. Also, if you decide on the Froli System, you may want to check out Randi, who owns a small trailer and installed the froli system in her camper. She provided a detailed installation tutorial and made it look easy. Also, she had and may still have a 15% discount on the froli. Good luck.
Ooo thank you! I haven't been able to find any discount codes so I'll go try to find that video.
@@TailsofWanderlust you will find her at 'Randi's Adventures'
I recently stopped full timing after a year and a half and living the sticks and bricks life now. Can’t wait to start traveling again for a few days or weeks at a time and loving your setup for that!
Do you have links or info in your laptop stand and spare monitor stand? Working space was my biggest issue full-timing so I’d love to know more about your work set up and how you manage that for actually being productive and focused. Thank you!
Hope you are able to get back out there! I go through the computer setup about 2/3 through this video and below are some of the links: ruclips.net/video/vXxC-WSy9CI/видео.html. Hope that helps!
✔️ Asus USB Computer Monitor: amzn.to/3TlXghg
✔️ USB Docking Station: amzn.to/3VtpzNv
✔️ Monitor Stand: amzn.to/3TqkUca
We love your videos and admire your adventurous spirit. Love Jasper and Napoleon. Two quick questions - we just purchased a 2022 20x Basecamp - it has a space where the microwave is supposed to to be - love the netting you have to secure your items where did you purchase it and how is secured? Also, where did you purchase your towel holder for your hair and bath towel. Thank you for taking the time to share your adventures.
Below are the items. For the netting, I used the screws that came with the net to mount everything. Then I attached the cutlery holder to that netting so it would be secure. Hope you are enjoying the 20x!
✔️ Mesh Cutlery Storage on Cabinet: amzn.to/3Wa3HpW
✔️ Netting on Microwave Cabinet: amzn.to/40d6hMN
✔️ Towel Hooks: amzn.to/42at1zY
I think it's improvement over the base camp. Yep I own one lived in it for 30 months straight. Good trade. :))
Amazing! Love that you enjoyed it that much. Do you still have it or what did you switch to?
Cass is absolutely beautiful….
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
Loved the video and how you have made such great use of the space! Is your towel hook on AMAZON? Glad the fur babies are doing good. ❤
Sure is! Here's the link:
✔️ Towel Hooks: amzn.to/42at1zY
Always great content. Thanks! Jeff/Annapolis
Thank you so much!!!!
Interested in a truck update video mileage any repairs how has it been?
I am cautiously happy with it. The first year was a lot of def system repairs and a new thermostat. Other than regular maintenance it hasn't needed anything this past year. Knock on wood......
Cheap investment is your roof vents should be covered with maxair covers that way even when raining you can leave your roof vents open also when driving on dusty roads leave your roof vents open you wont suck in as much dust as if they were closed .
Thanks! I’ve seen those a lot but didn’t want to add the extra height to the roof. I’ll have to keep an eye and see if that’s a benefit I’d like to add. Thanks for the tip!
@@TailsofWanderlust I am on my fifth slide in camper and all of my campers had the roof vent covers on them , my vents are always open in the summer .
Do you ever miss your base camp? I love the truck camper. I am thinking about getting either a small towable or truck camper.😊
I sure do. The Basecamp was luxurious and an amazing tiny home. I would walk into it and feel safe and comfortable. The truck camper is more of a tool, so I enjoy being in it less but love where I can take it. Hoping someday I can find the best of both worlds!
Welcome Back My Friend I Miss You So Much I Love Tour in Truck Camper and I'll Like to Join with You I Hope You Have a Great Day
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!
Nicely done! What size tires are you rolling? Do you like the way they ride? Thanks
Thanks! I have 37”. If I did it again I’d buy 35” with a truck camper.
So pretty and a woman who loves adventure. Wow . Love your video's
Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching!
I love the fact that you have the freedom now to move about in cities without a trailer or having worry about coming back to a damaged or stolen Air stream..don't get me wrong, I loved the look of the base camp, heck, I almost purchased one after watching you video! - I think being able to always have everything with you will get rid of some stress and make you feel more "at home" in your camper. I love your content and hope you make thousands of videos. Beautiful Dog, Beautiful girl, Beautiful adventures. Kind regards
I appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words!
How about the Overlander truck/camper .. they are costly , I’m not talking about the earthmovers but the Overlander .. so nice ..
where’s your kitty? 🐈⬛
Probably hiding 😂❤
He stayed at home. Next video is an update on him!
Nice set up. Why do you hate the frig? I use a Home Depot dorm type with separate freezer. Works great and doesn't use much power.
It's very inefficient and can't really hold a good temp. that's good to know on the home depot fridge!
Nice lance truck camper. A fair priced decent used one are hard to find.
They really are. Took me several months to find this one.
Great rig and you are incredibly beautiful ❤❤
Thank you!
To be ale to travel like this, do you work remotely? If so, what field are you in? My wife and I want to spend a month or so in different places and I’m hoping to get into a remote position with a company in the future.
Yes, I have a full-time remote job in the insurance industry. I have worked for the same company for over 11 years, and was able to turn it into a remote position about 8 years ago thankfully. Not sure how to look for a remote job now, but I hope you both are able to find something!
Hi There, just saw your channel and am loving it. I'm single mid aged female from Vancouver Canada and looking to travel part time solo into the states. I was wondering which group on RUclips yo could recommend to connect with other travelers? I will be car camping in my Vehicle. Thanks 😊
Hi I wonder sometimes seeing these videos is a class c travel rrailor or a truk camper for convenience and parking etter in your experience or opinion thanks if you don't mind
I've never had a Class C so hard for me to compare, but my truck camper is smaller than a lot of Class C's so I would think it's easier to park. Although I would think a Class C would have more interior room.
@@jessiehere3188 I went with truck campers because I don’t have to register it, since I have 4WD truck I can go more places, one less vehicle to maintain, easier and cheaper to store. With a class C you can get up from driving and pee much quicker. I’m old and that’s important.
How do you like your starling mini, can you run like Netflix, Amazon, etc.
That's a real cool Lance Truck Camper 👍 Great find!!
Thanks !
Do u think u might go up to a dually and get a Host mammoth camper .. they are massive , so much room and comfortable.. Host isn’t the most reliable but they😢 give u so much room and comfort… you are a very good mechanic, builder .. u could make that Host the most reliable, comfortable … its like u have all comfort as an airstream but in a truck camper.. also , why doesn’t Napoleon travel with u anymore ?
Next video will have more info on Napoleon! And I've seen those Host campers and they are beautiful, but much bigger than I'd want to drive around. Would love some of those luxuries in a much smaller package!
@ if u go up to a 550 flat bed .. and put the mammoth on that .. driving it is very nice .. I lived in Park City, UT .. I met several couples that bought the mammoth.. they said once they went to the 550 or 450 flatbed .. u can’t even feel it .. they live full time in them .. they are amazing.. they did make changes and updates to them but it is amazing.. it’s like they were living in their own home .. their words …
@@bochluge That's incredible to hear and quite the amazing reviews!
@@bochluge I had an Eagle Cap 1165, similar size and weight. You need a class 5 truck for that weight. That’s usually a flatbed which has its own problems. It’s about 10 inches higher than a normal truck bed making bridge clearance and entry a concern. You have to get inventive to device a way to tie down the rig. Flatbed manufactures, in my experience, won’t warranty it if you tie down directly to the flatbed. I used an 8ft I beam with two 24inch u-bolts to go around the frame in the front and square tube in the back connected to the hitch system. Slides will give you crap loads of space but since they usually are built with 1 inch of foam insulation and have a seal all around will bleed heat or air conditioning. They add a lot of weight and a major source of failures. I had to carry a spare motor with me. With all the slides in you usually can’t have access to the kitchen or bathroom. With the slides out your footprint is much larger and if you park on a street usually you can’t extend the driver side slide. After traveling for awhile in the Eagle Cap these restrictions were too much so I sold it and got a 1998 Bigfoot 3000 project camper for $10,000 and no slides and a dry bath.
I do have a question, I have a Lance 825 and I have been wanting to put solar panels on the roof also, but I am not sure how or where. My hesitation is how do you know where to screw in the mounting brackets. I have a rubber roof and when I open the "escape hatch" it doesn't look like there is much surface area to screw into? How did you decide to install your roof top solar panels. And a quick folowup question? What don't you like about your fridge? I replaced my fridge also with a dorm fridge and it sucks a lot of powor, I have been wanting to convert to a DC fridge and have been looking for something that is not a chest that is affordable. Cheers!
For the fridge, it is very inefficient, doesn't hold a good temp and is loud. For the solar, I cleaned the area with alcohol, used VHB tape and then screwed into the roof, with a ton of dicor to seal it after. For where to screw, I completely lucked out the first time and screwed into wood. So I just followed that and kept mounting to it. I'm also relying on that VHB tape and Dicor.
@@azxp With my last rig, an Eagle Cap 1165, the manufacture added ‘plates’ in the roof for holding down stuff (solar panels). The sent me a roof layout showing the locations. Otherwise the roof is just a sheet of 1/8 inch luan. My 1998 Bigfoot 3000 is old school and the roof is 1/4 inch plywood. If you’re careful it will hold a screw. I’ve got enough space for approximately 1000 watts of solar.
@TailsofWanderlust So for my fridge, I have it mounted where yours is but on opposite side and I trimmed it out. the temps are pretty consistent, but on hotter days I may need to turn it up slightly. It isn't super kind to fresh veggies, but it is quiet. So quiet, I can't even tell its running so I keep a thermometer in there and at about halfway on it stays between 37 -42 fairly consistent. I bought it at lowes for 99 dollars. The biggest downfall is it is AC vs DC so it runs on my inverter and does suck a lot of juice. I only have 1 100ah house battery so that makes it extra special. I do have a Bluetti 180 so either will run it fine 8-10 hours, but I have to make sure my stuff is charged up every day to stay up on the fridge. I do have an awesome chest fridge that is 12v but it is too big to fit in the camper, so I am looking fo something like that that I can stand up, but for now for $99 dollars my Lowes fridge does pretty well. cheers
@@azxp Pro-Tip: Lippert builds custom doors. I’m going to replace the normal vented door that was for the fridge with a hinged solid door. I’ve replaced other doors too, My generator, misc access panels.
@petehaidinyak9084 That is good to know.
Hi Cass and Jasper.
Hi!!!
I bought a Bodega fridge similar, I don't think I have the exact same model but, can you respond and let me know why you don't recommend? I've used mine a couple times and it seems ok.. But only for weekend camping trips, not the full times living I plan to do in a few months
Mine is extremely inefficient and it doesn’t hold a steady temp. Also very loud. Glad to hear yours is doing better!
When can we see napoleon again ?
I feel like we haven’t seen him in a while 😕
Hoping in the next video!
I have you subscribed on my other account! Glad to see you here, I have seen a few videos in the past. What do you do for work?
Thanks for subbing! I work as a tech manager.
Do any weird things happen when going from a dry climate to a humid climate (or vise versa)?
I rarely go to humid climates, so not sure. TBD if I ever make it to the PNW or Northeast!
Do you keep extra stuff in your car as well? I feel like I would have need more stuff somehow :D also, how do you access your clothes from the cupboards next to the bed since you kinda have to lie down to get there? Do you keep everything in cubbies in there?
I'm able to store everything I need in the camper. The only tough part is when I go skiing and then I strap the skis to the ladder on the back. And yes, clothes are in those cupboards by the bed. I crawl over to the cabinet, make a lot of uncomfortable noises trying to access my clothes, quite literally throw them down onto the kitchen counter as I find what I need, then crawl back out. Not the best system 😂
@TailsofWanderlust as long as it works for you 😂👌
@@natwandering 😂😂😂
So this begs the question: Do you like this better from a living standpoint than the BASECAMP? I always thought that was so cool. But I get the towing tradeoff.
If I were living full time, the Basecamp would be better. This is better for short trips, and there is more space in this.
Do u still have Napoleon? I miss him on video.
Sure do! Next video will be an update on him. Appreciate you checking in on him!
My first RV was a rig like that. I used a Camco Catalytic heater on my kitchen table for my last rig. Uses very little propane and puts out a lot of heat. I also move the thermostat to the bedroom because originally it was right above a heater vent and would cycle a lot and not heat up the bedroom. Nice to see you posting again.
Ah that's really good info, thank you!
Hi well I thought about sometimes getting a feeling from someone and losing yourself deeply inside them heehee then you wake up
Why truck camper vs van?
The van makes too much rattling while driving so it freaks out my dog.
what not use a small tilting floor fan to push hot air up towards your bed area?
Great idea. I'll have to give that a try!
nice rig
Thank you!
Brings back memories.... In 2006 , working as an RV salesman. I was able to buy a 3 month old Lance 2006 model 845 with generator, artic package,microwave Tule rack etc.(all options except fiberglass exterior) for $10,500.00 !!! I traveled for 10 years with it on my 2003 Dodge Ram diesel 4x4 truck. In 2017 I sold it for what I paid for it !!!! I'm sorry I sold it !!!
That's an amazing deal on the rig!! Interested on that artic package, wonder if it would be better insulated!
@@TailsofWanderlust Heat ducts going to the waste tanks and hot water heater bypass with a winterization valve under sink to facilitate quick and easy winterizing using a gallon of antifreeze.
@ ah, nice!
... Brains ...!.. Brains ..!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching!
It baffles me that people live this lifestyle for freedom but have an animal they constantly worry about & stops them from doing activities?
Doesn't stop me at all. I've just adapted to make it work.
@@Nana__________________________ National parks are a bitch because they aren’t dog friendly for obvious reasons. Shopping is more complicated but I couldn’t imagine traveling without my GSD. He’s a constant companion that only asks for love in return.