First look at my Tune Outdoors M1 camper on my 2023 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 #midsize #chevrolet #zr2 #tuneoutdoors #tune #m1 #camper #poptop #penthouse 
Awesome I just purchased the hardSider camper for my Ford lightning so I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be installed September 27! Thank you for your videos. I’ll be looking for a lot more content since it is similar to my set up and I just bought the wave too as well.
So far it’s been really great - I thought it would be more like a scene from the Martian and waiting for a seal to break on the first trip home, alas it has been tough and no issues. I did notice the truck rock when it would shift a bit in pretty strong gusts, so in extreme wind I prob wouldn’t pop it mainly to preserve and not find the limit the hard way!
How much total weight do you have? What is the payload capacity and did you pass it? Any issues with all that weight and the lower payload capacity of these offroad specific trucks?
Funny you should ask! I just installed the RAS system in the rear to help with the weight and sag. I was experiencing some bounce and performance loss in steering feel and some lean - this has solved it for me. When fully loaded I’m loading it right up to the GVWR, and sit just about 3200lbs with my work gear, living gear and food supplies. (I live and work out of this full time)
@@thestevechang I heard for the midsize trucks it’s recommended for the fabric to be cut to size so the camper properly closes. Was it not an option for tune to size and install for you?
I decided last minute at pickup to add accessories.. was insanely busy the last few months leading to install and hadn’t thought about it 😅😂 I leave my pillows up top still but center them, not certain I want to leave the insulations but I’ll likely give it a go and see how it feels
Thanks for the video! Subscribed and hope to see more fun outdoor/ camping/ off-grid videos. I just placed my order for ZR2, hopefully it will not take too long to get the Truck. This camper seems to be a nice option. Do you know the weight that it has? Did they use a lot of fiberglass or is it all aluminium?
All aluminum, with the honeycomb board on top and pass through area. Thanks for the kind words! I’ve been bad about documenting and posting due to the nature of my work and NDAs sadly but I’ll get something out soon! Maybe a livestream on sundays..
As for weight I load up pretty heavy - I don’t know the actual weight of the camper but with all my gear for work and camper plus batteries and 2 fridge freezers and ac I’m about at my GVWR
@@thestevechang oh. I think the gmc has it? Maybe not. I’ve been considering this truck and a small trailer to tow for my travels soon. Take care my friend. Enjoy!!
Previous model years had diesel option, that went away in 2023 from what I understand. I am happy they changed it I didn’t like the v6 and not interested in diesel myself.
when I get home I am going to mount my first aid and fire extinguisher and such that I need for work, currently I have my Starlink router mounted to it for breathability and access!
Awesome I just purchased the hardSider camper for my Ford lightning so I’m looking forward to it. It’ll be installed September 27! Thank you for your videos. I’ll be looking for a lot more content since it is similar to my set up and I just bought the wave too as well.
Came here for the Tune, stayed for the Sweat Pea content. 🥰
She’s the best! My whole world 🐶🐾
Nice!
How does it do in windy conditions? Especially while trying to sleep?
So far it’s been really great - I thought it would be more like a scene from the Martian and waiting for a seal to break on the first trip home, alas it has been tough and no issues. I did notice the truck rock when it would shift a bit in pretty strong gusts, so in extreme wind I prob wouldn’t pop it mainly to preserve and not find the limit the hard way!
How much total weight do you have? What is the payload capacity and did you pass it? Any issues with all that weight and the lower payload capacity of these offroad specific trucks?
Funny you should ask! I just installed the RAS system in the rear to help with the weight and sag. I was experiencing some bounce and performance loss in steering feel and some lean - this has solved it for me. When fully loaded I’m loading it right up to the GVWR, and sit just about 3200lbs with my work gear, living gear and food supplies. (I live and work out of this full time)
I’ll have to make a video about the new addition here soon - stay tuned!
Is there a reason you decided not to go with the insulation kit?
I actually do have it I just haven’t installed it yet!
@@thestevechang I heard for the midsize trucks it’s recommended for the fabric to be cut to size so the camper properly closes. Was it not an option for tune to size and install for you?
I decided last minute at pickup to add accessories.. was insanely busy the last few months leading to install and hadn’t thought about it 😅😂
I leave my pillows up top still but center them, not certain I want to leave the insulations but I’ll likely give it a go and see how it feels
Thanks for the video! Subscribed and hope to see more fun outdoor/ camping/ off-grid videos. I just placed my order for ZR2, hopefully it will not take too long to get the Truck. This camper seems to be a nice option. Do you know the weight that it has? Did they use a lot of fiberglass or is it all aluminium?
All aluminum, with the honeycomb board on top and pass through area. Thanks for the kind words! I’ve been bad about documenting and posting due to the nature of my work and NDAs sadly but I’ll get something out soon! Maybe a livestream on sundays..
As for weight I load up pretty heavy - I don’t know the actual weight of the camper but with all my gear for work and camper plus batteries and 2 fridge freezers and ac I’m about at my GVWR
Have you hit your head on that pole thing on the ceiling?
Surprisingly I have not!
@@thestevechang nice!
Is there a reason you decided not to go with the insulation kit?
Nice set-up but I'd be careful with running a laptop on your bed. Can block the air vents.
Good call!
It's a iPad, but you are right about laptops
diesel? You like the truck?
These don’t have a 6 cyl or diesel option anymore - 2.7turbo… does all the things and is 330 hp & 430 lbs
@@thestevechang oh. I think the gmc has it? Maybe not. I’ve been considering this truck and a small trailer to tow for my travels soon. Take care my friend. Enjoy!!
Previous model years had diesel option, that went away in 2023 from what I understand. I am happy they changed it I didn’t like the v6 and not interested in diesel myself.
Have you not found any uses for the molle panel? I have some cool ideas but feel tune over charges at $300.
when I get home I am going to mount my first aid and fire extinguisher and such that I need for work, currently I have my Starlink router mounted to it for breathability and access!