I'm Building A (Pop-Up Hard Wall) Slide In Camper - DIY Camper Build EP:6
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Thanks for tuning in and thanks to all of those who have subscribed, commented and are following along. It is appreciated. In this video I will finish up the base of the camper by finishing the pass-through to the Tacoma and the 4 other anchor points. Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions on my build. Stay safe out there. TbT #diycamper #FourWheelCampers #Tacomacamper
You realize the cab and box move about separately. A commercially available tube to provide a seal between the two my end up being a better approach than the foam strip of insulation. You'll want to keep an eye on that. Sorry, you know how picky viewers can be! Nice job.
Haha. Yeah I’m going to be watching that for sure. Don’t want to explode the back window. I may replace it with some with more give. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
Wait...so they are going to be solid walls and NOT canvas???? This build just keeps getting better. Can't wait to see it! Waiting another month is going to be torture! LOL!
Yep, that’s the plan. I think I have it worked out and it’s going to work out well. We have a rooftop tent already so I wasn’t excited about more flapping fabric and loss of heat…plus canvas ain’t keeping Sasquatch out. Lol. Thanks for following along and commenting. Much appreciated. TbT.
@@TravelingbyTacoma Yep! Thanks for sharing!
Your wood working is as good as Puddin’s metal working. Love it so far…
Haha. Thanks. Puddin’s style is cool for sure. He cracks me up and motivates me to get off my ass too. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
glad you shouted out puddin! the build looks good
Heck yeah, I was stoked when I found that music and had to give him a shout out. I love his channel and I’m not really a car guy. He cracks me up and love his diy attitude. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
Id be careful of the pressure on the rear truck window with the flex and bed movement.
You could use pvc or aluminum pipe for a softener at those corners for the rachet strap. Find the proper radius and cut 1/3 of the circumference of the pipe and it will work well as and edge protector.
You could also use rubber belting. (These are just ideas incase you dont have a solution yourself)
This thing looks great! Subscribed and looking forward to following the rest of the build
Thanks. I took off the foam from the pass through and there is about. 1” gap between the window and the camper. I’m going to use a soft rubber gasket around it instead of the foam becomes of what you mentioned. Don’t want to explode my back window. 😬. I used a heave 2 in wide piece of rubber in that area to keep it from chafing seems to be a good solid and easy solution so far. I’ll that in an upcoming episode. Thanks for the sub it’s appreciated. TbT
@@TravelingbyTacoma oh okay that sounds good! That far from the chassis you might get close to an inch movement but its hard to say! Might be the perfect distance
Huge. Fan of your channel,,Puddin too.
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Ill send over my bed's specs so you can draw me up some plans lol great work, thanks for sharing.
Ha, sure send the dims and a $500 check and we’re good to go. lol. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🤙🏼
love the bluesy sounds
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LOOKS AWESOME! Never seen anything like this on RUclips!
Thanks for the nice comment. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
It's really coming along, looks great! I think Alfred is going to love it. ;)
Haha, I hope so. Going to be fun to have room to take him camping. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😉😘
Thank you! I will be building one of these this winter and love the fact you are doing a hard sided pop top !
That’s cool., good for you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated. TbT.
Yes, Very nicely considered. I'm vert curious about how well the nails serve to hold it together. I realize most of the structural connections are made using nuts and bolts but with the amount of vibration anything going down a road is subject to, I just wonder about that. Great work and a very well thought through construction it seems. Youre probaably wondering how the tie-down straps will work. Me too. Keep us posted! Thanks.
The nails are to hold it together when fabricating. All of the connections have wood glue and 3.5” wood screws holding them together as well. The L metal on all the edges will tie it together more also. Should be plenty strong. I’m
Not taking it on the rubicon trail lol just forest and desert roads.
Just found this, brilliant. Like the way you’ve thought the engineering problems out. Here in England not many units like this about and was about to start a build like this myself and was going down the same thinking as yourself with regards to the pop up element of the roof with hard walls rather than material. Also was thinking of finishing outside with fibreglass or black aluminium checker plate for waterproofing and appearance . Keep up the good work and looking forward to your next video. Colin
Thanks! I think the insulated hard walls is going to be a good thing. So far so good on making them work and the weight isn’t too bad. Top cap is built and I’m waiting for the lift struts to be delivered this week. That’s the last prince of the puzzle as far as the outside goes. Im going to paint the side walls with marine grade polyurethane paint and the roof will be covered with Filon from an RV supply. Good luck with your build and thanks for commenting and watching. Cheers. TbT.
Great build so far and keeping it light you wouldn"t even know its behind you . The Pass through might be a problem as your cab and box will shift and slide I did the same thing you did with foam and my dad told me to use a Mini bike tire instead of having it so close to window as it allows more travel and wont break back window
take Care looking forward to next part
Thanks and thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah I’m a little worried about that too, but I have about 1” of gap between the cab and camper. Im hoping the foam I used is enough give. May switch to something softer there. 🤞🏻. Stay safe out there. TbT.
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Love your build so far -very awesome- best one yet 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I would love to make one for my Ford explorer sport Trac -it has such a small bed - can’t wait to see your build finished and ready to hit the road
Much appreciated. TbT.
great build and good to see your hard side approach. Looking forward to your videos... (from Australia)
Thanks. That’s pretty cool you’re in Australia. I watch 4WD 24/7 from Australia all the time. Your country looks amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
build a t bar for your hitch anchor the back to that. You will get a good angle and downward pressure from your ratchet straps
That’s a good idea. Thanks for the tip. TbT.
I'm impressed so far. I'm curious what size pins or staples you are using?
Thanks. Mostly 16 gauge 1.5” galv pin nails, but the glues and screws do all the work holding stuff together.
Alright, two action packed episodes in one month. Now you're not going to skip next month (first Monday of every month) and keep us in suspense especially after that teaser?
Haha. I should have the next episode out late Nov or 1st of December. I already have a lot of footage from the upper wall build. Getting to roof material this week I think. Thanks for following along. TbT.
@@TravelingbyTacoma This is one of the best builds I've watched for design & workmanship so far. Really look forward to each vid if you can't tell.
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Much appreciated. Hope it all works out in the end. I think it will. 🤞🏻
The front has the bracket to bolt against the truck, do you think the back will slide side to side if you take turns?
No, the camper will have back heavy duty ratchet straps and the camper is super snug in there. I also added 2 more front straps for a total of 6 connections to the truck. The base of the bed is ribbed as well and with the addition of the skids on the bottom of the camper they kind of lock in together. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
What type of are you using, Brand and type please. I may start mine very soon. Great job a piece of art👍🏾
Type of what? Not sure what you’re asking.
Oops I am sorry. What type of paint, brand, water base, oil base?
I’m going to use Interlux marine paint for boats. I’ll use their wood sealer first then primer and finally polyurethane topcoat paint. It’s good (but expensive) paint. I’ve used it in the past and it’s pretty great stuff. The black bottom paint is just a basic exterior paint nothing special.
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Nice !! Can't have to many anchor points.
What do you think the camper weighs at this point ?
I agree. I’d estimate about 300lbs. Hoping to be right around 500lbs dry weight when done. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT.
@@TravelingbyTacoma Not Bad !!
How did the paint hold up?
Paint it great. Boat paints are built to last. No issues at all with the gray bilge paint. Thanks for watching and commenting. ✌🏼. TbT
I’m still waiting for part 7 man it’s been 3 weeks
Haha. Sorry man. I’m not a full time RUclipsr, I have a regular job and a life too. Episode 7 will be out this Weds 3pm pst. Thanks for following along. TbT.
What do you estimate this campers total weight will be when finished?
Right now its about 275/300 pounds with my best lifting it guestimate. I hope to be about 550lbs or less (dry weight) when done. I will weigh my truck empty for the base starting weight of the truck, then again with it on the truck and no interior build out and again after I build the interior. This way I will know how much weight I can add on the interior build (cabinets, storage, water tanks, etc.) and not get too heavy. I'll add all of that to a future video(s). Thanks for watching and commenting. TBT
Awesome cool deal. Thanks
Is there a measured drawing for this build
No. I don’t really have drawn plans with dimensions on it. I have a million drawings and notes lol, but not a set of plans. I may draw something up when I finish the whole thing though. There have been too many engineer on the fly situations as I work out the build. Thanks for watching and commenting. TbT
I have some questions my camper os almost identical just its not a pop up
On a 5ft bed 3rd gen too
Cool. What questions do you have?