Dear Nikki, an old guy from Germany watches with great joy your videos. Since the "rescue" of camper I have watched all your videos. You are such a kind Lady. Greetings to your wonderful family. All the love from Germany❤❤❤
I think a pop up canopy with sides may help with "cooking in the elements" issue. Plus you'll want to sit outside & not get soaked in a storm. Hugs to Camper & Rodney ❤
Just a FYI... for the slippery center console, I cut a piece of floor carpet large enough to hang over the side and tucked in between the seat and console.. easy to remove if I need access to it.. and my boy doesn't dig his nails if he's standing on it.. and a tent that you can back the truck into so you have a place to sit for those not so sunny days.. makes the truck camping a little more enjoyable.. a pass through window from front to back is also nice..
Tailgate lift: fold over an old seat belt piece or tow strap, remove one of the bolts of the tailgate inside face then run that bolt back through the strap making a loop handle to lift the gate x2.
The fact that you can do these things all by yourself fascinates me in every video. I wish I could pass through the screen and help you. It also helps that you are the most beautiful, sweetest woman I have ever seen. Best wishes to you. Loves from Turkey!
My wife and i just tried truck bed camping and it was awesome. FYI if your topper door doesn’t lock automatically like ours there is a cool trick to be able to lock from inside using pvc pipe on each side to keep it from being opened from outside.
You might want to look into a retractable bumper step for the truck. Makes it a lot easier to get into the bed without having to jump, particularly if you're going to have it lifted.
Yay! We've been so looking forward to the truck campers maiden adventure 😊 06:47 I live how Rodney always looks so deep in pensive philosophising when sitting and staring our the windows. Also, it's been so rewarding witnessing Camper's journey and development from being scared of the water to now loving going fishing in it 🫶 Please give some love to Camper and Rod for us. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 💚
Omg we just got the the "All Roads" blanket part 😭 it's so beautiful and perfect! Amazing amazing amazing job, and as always thank you so much for all your do to love and support all the animals that you can. It's so special and important 💚
Great to see you grow!! Nikki, me and my daughter love your videos and the awareness you bring to camping, we been watching for 3 years now and she still bites her carrots 🥕 for her salads 🥗 lol we appreciate all you do!! Stay happy and healthy!
When I saw you were using the truck I thought it would be with Justin, but makes sense to do a demo run first. Lovely to see Camper going straight into the water. I miss my dog waking me up and also seeing him curled up for the night x
Hi Nikki 👋 you and Justin did a awesome job on the truck! With all those slides and storage compartments, your design works! Just need your black out covers for the inside and pull rope (maybe) for the back end of the truck door to close it up when you're already inside for the night. Great to see Camper got over his fear of the water. 💦 Good boy!! 🐕
I would suggest adding a handle or strap to the top edge of the tailgate so that when you want to close the tail gate from the inside of the truck. Mount it centered (or slightly off centered) on the tailgate edge, and simple loop should work.
That van is a pos those Mercedes have a ton of problems she has had to get it fixed like a dozen times sad how they can’t make good stuff considering how expensive the vans are
I think you called it right... when you said just keep a positive attitude and just deal with it. I agree with you in that I like the connecting with nature, which includes the natural sounds of the outdoors... but more than that, people have a right to enjoy their freedoms however they want to.
Rodney & Camper looking so handsome and healthy!!!❤ interesting build. My 78 Ford Econoline van conversion was designed by my mom and built by stepdad. The kingsize bed folded down from a couch with a table insert. Custom heavy duty foam cushions upolstered in a heavy grey/ white tweed design. The most comfortable bed I've slept on ever!!!❤I had a fridge powered by block of ice. Microwave, sink with water pump, coleman porta potty. I just paid $1.00 a shower at trailer/ rv parks. Back in my day they were like 7 to 12 bucks a night to hook up. I had 110 hook up running from a plug under back bumper. I had full kitchen area and a hot plate. Coffee pot, etc. I didn't have cell phone or solar power generators. I used trucker fans and I plugged them into batter jump starters! Kept me and the cat cool. Plus I had an ac that fit in passenger window at night while we camped in really hot states. I could stand cuz we had the fiberglass roof extention.... I lived and traveled in my van for 10 years!!!❤
I’m usually at home when I watch your videos, but today I was sitting in my car with my dog, in a beautiful green park right in front of the water… felt like we were hanging out. Don’t know where you are but it’s really beautiful. I may sell my house and travel, so much to see and experience out there in nature. The bros are so cute together now, love each other’s company, adorable. Love the blanket, I’ll check out your shop site.
Something else you might want to consider for your truck is to add mesh screens to the side windoes of your camper shell like what you were saying about the back of the truck. This way you can have good air flow when you sleeep at night to prevent condenesation, especially if its hot.
You did great! Love your new build out on your truck! I’d have to put on a taller camper shell so I could sit up a little bit better to get dressed. Look forward to seeing your new suspension and new tires. Love your videos. Thanks 😊
Basically, she met a boyfriend who seems to be on the other side politically. And getting heavily influenced by him. Will be interesting to see how this all plays out in a couple months
I think youll go back to the van, when you get a sore back from stooping over all the time in the truck. And then figure out you have a more private shower and toilet.....
I don't think it's intended to be a replacement for the van, just another option for short trips or rough terrain. I've been thinking about something similar myself. I love my travel trailer, but it's a pain to drag it out and get everything set up just to go spend a weekend at the lake or something.
Just ordered one! We aren’t campers but will use at the beach 😊 Idea for next merch…. Large water flask (like a Stanley) with camper and Rodney. Hoodie would be nice too….you could use printify for the hoodie
Please make sure if you have push button windows that you keep them locked so the dogs don't step on it and get chocked 😢. I have a friend that lost her dog that way. I like your new truck but I would rather have the space of the van. 😊
Just a heads up that portable battery will be a deadly brick should you ever have to make an emergency brake.. like a real one... I would suggest making sure it can't move or be launched... Lol you dogs sure love the outdoors too and riding in the car :)
I think your personality makes this channel so much better than others 👍💯 Fun to see your adventures. 🙃 You should attach like a rope to the inside of the back end of the truck to pull the bottom up to close it.
nikki nice video. they make taller caps that you might consider. you may already know of them. i am looking at how cramped you seem to be. in a couple of wks you may consider modifying the top. not trying to spend your money,just observing. i saw the prius videos and i think that was a HAVE TOO. i am hugging the dogs. have fun!!!
I would want some kind of tent on the back to be out of the rain and wind where I could leave everything out and a chair to sit in the camper shell is like being back in your car good design though 🤷♀️would love to have that blanket just can’t spend the money I wouldn’t discontinue selling them I think they should sell well
Nikki this might work what if you got a Strong rope attached to the back door and used the rope to close it from inside the truck it could take a few pieces not sure check with Justin
If you ever forget coffee filters you can always do cowboy coffee. You simply grind the grounds a little more coarse than usual and then add the grounds to hot water and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes depending on the strength that you prefer. Remove from heat and as it cools the grounds will settle to the bottom and is ready to drink. It's how I always make coffee when I'm camping.
you need to test the rig on Az. AJ to "fish creek hill" road...itll take you through two lakes and the Roosevelt dam and lake...they just opened it. You must drive this gem.
Wow, Rodney seems to have grown a bunch! At least that's what it looks like to me. Thanks for the Video. I'm going to watch Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" video and think about you having a blast......
All you have to do is get out of the truck and close the tailgate and then climb over the tailgate into the truck and then it’s all you have to do is close the back glass
It's definitely easier 'normal' to be driving a truck rather than the van with its higher center of gravity. And Rodney needs a slow feeder bowl 'a maze bowl' to slow down his eating, he's like a vacuum cleaner. I wonder if he'd ever stop eating if you kept refilling his bowl...until the next one and travel on !!
Nikki it would be cool if you could design a snap away blanket for fur babies. My dog only wears a snap around winter coat and I can't find any that are thick enough to keep him warm. We sleep in our SVU camping in most of the winter months. He is a 85lb pitty mix short hair and gets cold easily. I would definitely buy a few if you could design a snap away fitting coat that can work with his harness so we could wear both. Thanks 😊from this Midwest girl
Just a guess here but I think that the black square button on the blue(2nd) burner stove is a piezo-lighter so you just have to press that to lit the gas
So nice to see Camper go right into the water. I remember when he was afraid of water. What a good boy!
Such a good boy! His motivation is to “go fishing” it’s so cute!!!
Dear Nikki, an old guy from Germany watches with great joy your videos.
Since the "rescue" of camper I have watched all your videos. You are such a kind Lady.
Greetings to your wonderful family. All the love from Germany❤❤❤
I think a pop up canopy with sides may help with "cooking in the elements" issue. Plus you'll want to sit outside & not get soaked in a storm. Hugs to Camper & Rodney ❤
Just a FYI... for the slippery center console, I cut a piece of floor carpet large enough to hang over the side and tucked in between the seat and console.. easy to remove if I need access to it.. and my boy doesn't dig his nails if he's standing on it.. and a tent that you can back the truck into so you have a place to sit for those not so sunny days.. makes the truck camping a little more enjoyable.. a pass through window from front to back is also nice..
Tailgate lift: fold over an old seat belt piece or tow strap, remove one of the bolts of the tailgate inside face then run that bolt back through the strap making a loop handle to lift the gate x2.
Close the bottom first, climb over the tailgate onto the bed and pull the top door closed.
The fact that you can do these things all by yourself fascinates me in every video. I wish I could pass through the screen and help you. It also helps that you are the most beautiful, sweetest woman I have ever seen. Best wishes to you. Loves from Turkey!
My wife and i just tried truck bed camping and it was awesome. FYI if your topper door doesn’t lock automatically like ours there is a cool trick to be able to lock from inside using pvc pipe on each side to keep it from being opened from outside.
Nikki, Camper, and Rodney, y'all rock! ❤ Peace
That’s awesome you were able to react and recover with the paper towel for a cup of coffee! I love It ❤
I’d say the van might be a little more convenient, I see just how much work you have to do for setting up your truck, but either way you win
I just ordered the blanket. So happy to support the cause. Safe travels!
You might want to look into a retractable bumper step for the truck. Makes it a lot easier to get into the bed without having to jump, particularly if you're going to have it lifted.
Yeah there's no way I'm going from the van to that truck.
If you adventure and think like I do, it makes sense :-) but I totally understand that thought! Hahaha van is luxury for full time, truck is fun! Hehe
And payments sucks. And it brakes down always. Truck am sure payed for. And it doesn't break down 100% of the time.
Yay! We've been so looking forward to the truck campers maiden adventure 😊
06:47 I live how Rodney always looks so deep in pensive philosophising when sitting and staring our the windows.
Also, it's been so rewarding witnessing Camper's journey and development from being scared of the water to now loving going fishing in it 🫶
Please give some love to Camper and Rod for us.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend 💚
Omg we just got the the "All Roads" blanket part 😭 it's so beautiful and perfect! Amazing amazing amazing job, and as always thank you so much for all your do to love and support all the animals that you can. It's so special and important 💚
The head height and sleeping area size gives us nostalgia about the Prius days 😊
That's a loooong truck. Good job backing it up!
Haha thank you! I think it’s just as long if not longer than the van!
You should get a Topo Topper pop up camper on your truck! You’ll love it
Carpenter really nailed it! The sliding in and out of bed will get tiresome I think.All the dogs love it I bet! Great vid
Thank you!!! Justin is such a talented builder, to think we did this in just a few days after he got out of work blows my mind! Haha
Great to see you grow!! Nikki, me and my daughter love your videos and the awareness you bring to camping, we been watching for 3 years now and she still bites her carrots 🥕 for her salads 🥗 lol we appreciate all you do!! Stay happy and healthy!
When I saw you were using the truck I thought it would be with Justin, but makes sense to do a demo run first. Lovely to see Camper going straight into the water. I miss my dog waking me up and also seeing him curled up for the night x
Hi Nikki 👋 you and Justin did a awesome job on the truck! With all those slides and storage compartments, your design works! Just need your black out covers for the inside and pull rope (maybe) for the back end of the truck door to close it up when you're already inside for the night. Great to see Camper got over his fear of the water. 💦 Good boy!! 🐕
Oops.... forgot to mention how about a magnet with Camper and Rodney on it? 🤔
I would suggest adding a handle or strap to the top edge of the tailgate so that when you want to close the tail gate from the inside of the truck. Mount it centered (or slightly off centered) on the tailgate edge, and simple loop should work.
My Nikki fix of the day! Yay!
Wait why did you do this truck thing with that amazing van?
That van is a pos those Mercedes have a ton of problems she has had to get it fixed like a dozen times sad how they can’t make good stuff considering how expensive the vans are
I think you called it right... when you said just keep a positive attitude and just deal with it. I agree with you in that I like the connecting with nature, which includes the natural sounds of the outdoors... but more than that, people have a right to enjoy their freedoms however they want to.
I’ve ordered 2 of the blankets. Love helping Animals. Can you make a hoodie with RV and Camper . Thank you .
Thank you!!!!
Nikki D you brighten my day and those of a lot of other people. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us!
Rodney & Camper looking so handsome and healthy!!!❤ interesting build. My 78 Ford Econoline van conversion was designed by my mom and built by stepdad. The kingsize bed folded down from a couch with a table insert. Custom heavy duty foam cushions upolstered in a heavy grey/ white tweed design. The most comfortable bed I've slept on ever!!!❤I had a fridge powered by block of ice. Microwave, sink with water pump, coleman porta potty. I just paid $1.00 a shower at trailer/ rv parks. Back in my day they were like 7 to 12 bucks a night to hook up. I had 110 hook up running from a plug under back bumper. I had full kitchen area and a hot plate. Coffee pot, etc. I didn't have cell phone or solar power generators. I used trucker fans and I plugged them into batter jump starters! Kept me and the cat cool. Plus I had an ac that fit in passenger window at night while we camped in really hot states. I could stand cuz we had the fiberglass roof extention.... I lived and traveled in my van for 10 years!!!❤
I’m usually at home when I watch your videos, but today I was sitting in my car with my dog, in a beautiful green park right in front of the water… felt like we were hanging out. Don’t know where you are but it’s really beautiful. I may sell my house and travel, so much to see and experience out there in nature. The bros are so cute together now, love each other’s company, adorable. Love the blanket, I’ll check out your shop site.
Something else you might want to consider for your truck is to add mesh screens to the side windoes of your camper shell like what you were saying about the back of the truck. This way you can have good air flow when you sleeep at night to prevent condenesation, especially if its hot.
Nikki just want to say another great video and thank you for taking me along and hello from Missouri
This vlog was great! The boys enjoyed it and the area was nice.
Your truck fits the bill for camping.
you could possibly add moters to lift and open that tailgate, just an idea, or a hook with a rope will work good also :)
Those pull-out drawers are brilliant, you could probably rescue people with them, if say, a bridge washes out.
Nikki is a forever kind of “I am here for the journey kind of woman.” 🎉 Let’s explore! Giving me Dora the explorer vibes.
I bought a blanket! ❤ so excited love ya fellow Nikki
Wow what a peaceful place.
That looked like an amazing spot to camp so beautiful
Just need one of those tall toppers so you can have more headroom
Awesome build and always look forward to your videos and adventures
"Whao Mom" RV almost falling off center console
"Yippy Mom" Camper running straight into the water
🤣🤣🥰🥰
Ps I can't wait for my Camper blanket 😍
Hey Nikki! For new merch ideas I think maybe a travel coffee cup or a hoodie would be awesome 👏🏻 😊
I already ordered mine. Can’t wait to get it!
You did great! Love your new build out on your truck! I’d have to put on a taller camper shell so I could sit up a little bit better to get dressed. Look forward to seeing your new suspension and new tires. Love your videos. Thanks 😊
Did I miss the reason for building out the new truck?
Mercedes is junk that costs more than it is worth?
Because truck camper content is so hot rn, van life is losing popularity
She told go in toilet in van life is not convinient
Easier to go off road
Basically, she met a boyfriend who seems to be on the other side politically. And getting heavily influenced by him. Will be interesting to see how this all plays out in a couple months
I think youll go back to the van, when you get a sore back from stooping over all the time in the truck. And then figure out you have a more private shower and toilet.....
I don't think it's intended to be a replacement for the van, just another option for short trips or rough terrain. I've been thinking about something similar myself. I love my travel trailer, but it's a pain to drag it out and get everything set up just to go spend a weekend at the lake or something.
Just ordered one! We aren’t campers but will use at the beach 😊
Idea for next merch…. Large water flask (like a Stanley) with camper and Rodney. Hoodie would be nice too….you could use printify for the hoodie
Please make sure if you have push button windows that you keep them locked so the dogs don't step on it and get chocked 😢. I have a friend that lost her dog that way. I like your new truck but I would rather have the space of the van. 😊
Omg to small
I love the blanket! I ordered one. Can’t wait to get it!
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Just a heads up that portable battery will be a deadly brick should you ever have to make an emergency brake.. like a real one... I would suggest making sure it can't move or be launched...
Lol you dogs sure love the outdoors too and riding in the car :)
I think your personality makes this channel so much better than others 👍💯
Fun to see your adventures. 🙃
You should attach like a rope to the inside of the back end of the truck to pull the bottom up to close it.
I did that years ago with a 1992 Dodge Dakota club cab 4 by 4 it works perfect for me at the time
Looking forward to your trip to Alaska video, great video looks like you will need a canopy for bad weather, 💛💛💛🙏🙏🙏
Love the barn doors on my square body suburban.
Loving the new rig
Have you thought about a tent you can add to the back of the truck to shelter from the wind? Might be cool. I ordered a blanket, can’t wait.
nikki nice video. they make taller caps that you might consider. you may already know of them. i am looking at how cramped you seem to be. in a couple of wks you may consider modifying the top. not trying to spend your money,just observing. i saw the prius videos and i think that was a HAVE TOO. i am hugging the dogs. have fun!!!
Screw a pull strap into the inside of the tailgate. That should solve the closing from the inside problem 😎
Where’s Rodders? Oh, there he is! Those blankets are AMAZING
Glad yas are doing well stay safe 💓 😊
I would want some kind of tent on the back to be out of the rain and wind where I could leave everything out and a chair to sit in the camper shell is like being back in your car good design though 🤷♀️would love to have that blanket just can’t spend the money I wouldn’t discontinue selling them I think they should sell well
Nikki this might work what if you got a Strong rope attached to the back door and used the rope to close it from inside the truck it could take a few pieces not sure check with Justin
I really like that Truck keep it the 4 door Long wheel base 8' bed are rare. Very good video.
Love your videos, Nikki!
If you ever forget coffee filters you can always do cowboy coffee. You simply grind the grounds a little more coarse than usual and then add the grounds to hot water and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes depending on the strength that you prefer. Remove from heat and as it cools the grounds will settle to the bottom and is ready to drink. It's how I always make coffee when I'm camping.
Great video. Maybe a fantastic fan to help with the heat and air flow.
It’s like you’re on vacation all the time your life looks so much fun. I am so jealous. Can I come camping with you sometime? It looks like fun.
The lil piece to hold the side shield of your stove goes into the hole in the side of the stove
ordered my blanket! cant wait to get it!!
Yay thank you!!!
you need to test the rig on Az. AJ to "fish creek hill" road...itll take you through two lakes and the Roosevelt dam and lake...they just opened it. You must drive this gem.
The van for the win.
Wow, Rodney seems to have grown a bunch! At least that's what it looks like to me.
Thanks for the Video. I'm going to watch Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" video and think about you having a blast......
Rodney cracks me up how he still eats like someone is going to steal his food.
Yeh, noise from surrounding campers can be an issue. When I stayed in San Diego I could not believe how loud everyone was…
Best dog mom ever, just sayin! ❤😊
Close the tailgate from the outside and climb over/in.
Bingo!
I hope I can get a blanket before theyre all gone. You may need to do another run in the future
Actually, in a pinch a small piece of cloth like a washcloth or a small piece of a T-shirt or something will work as a filter
Gooooood mooorning ❤
Nice truck setup for a short solo outting.
Thank you! It’s super fun!
Nice Truck 😁 i feel its easier to use a pick up truck in some area but could be wrong ☺ at least it looks like the boys adopted the truck too 😁
You are awesome my friend you go on adventures and your a very strong woman your like a sister in my life take care always stay safe 🙏💞 god bless
U should make a screen for the back wile u have all the draws open
Wow camper is a water dog !!
Dang, I remember when you were doing this to the Prius
The truck is cool ❤
Love your videos ❤
Love from INDIA 🇮🇳🙏
And kisses for camper and rodney😊😊😊
Hey there beautiful lady!! ✌️👋
All you have to do is get out of the truck and close the tailgate and then climb over the tailgate into the truck and then it’s all you have to do is close the back glass
love the new delvenhauler #2.
Hi from the Maldives.
It's definitely easier 'normal' to be driving a truck rather than the van with its higher center of gravity. And Rodney needs a slow feeder bowl 'a maze bowl' to slow down his eating, he's like a vacuum cleaner. I wonder if he'd ever stop eating if you kept refilling his bowl...until the next one and travel on !!
Nikki it would be cool if you could design a snap away blanket for fur babies. My dog only wears a snap around winter coat and I can't find any that are thick enough to keep him warm. We sleep in our SVU camping in most of the winter months. He is a 85lb pitty mix short hair and gets cold easily. I would definitely buy a few if you could design a snap away fitting coat that can work with his harness so we could wear both. Thanks 😊from this Midwest girl
I ❤️ Your Video Nikki Delventhal.
Thank you!
That is a neat spot. I would love to know where that is.
Where is your fishing pole? That looks like a great place to camp!
Won’t you gather cold at night? I’m going to order the blanket. Yay!
Nothing like a little coffee ☕ with your milk 😅
Just a guess here but I think that the black square button on the blue(2nd) burner stove is a piezo-lighter so you just have to press that to lit the gas