For dry climates, if you have a camper top that you don’t care to cut into , cut a hole in the top with weather seal around the hole ,make a mini swamp cooler that blows down into the camper ,it can run one or two solar panels, it’s only a fan and garden pump ,it will take it from 90 or 100 down to 70 and no need to modify the tailgate . You can also install a drain tube on the water tank to drain it when you need to move.Just an idea of something self sustaining and no problems getting in and out of the tail gate.
@@vancey6072 , the once I saw were freakin huge and there was a spare battery pack to buy. Probably be OK if you just need some A/C to fall asleep and let it charge all day, but I bet they are expensive as well.
I did something like this and installed 2 air conditioning units. When one of them is taking a break,,,the other is starting up and pumping out cool air. A con when dealing with window units. Both air-conditioning units are running off from 6000 watt hours of batteries stacked up in the back. Two 400 watt solar panels laid across the top of the camper shell and cab roof. I also used pool noodles sliced down the middle to slide on the window and the plywood to create the barrier this guy made. Works incredibly well
I actually arrived at your channel through Brian Waters Outdoors. Brian used your clever idea and developed his own and gave you credit for the original idea and inspiration. Liked & Subscribed.
That’s very kind of him. I didn’t know about this and to be honest, I don’t know all the truck camping guys on RUclips so thanks for sharing. My channel hasn’t been much lately as I’ve been busy and not much free time to film. Hopefully I’ll be back in the saddle soon. Welcome and thanks for the sub.
I'm a wood worker by hobby and this is an incredible idea buddy!! Ugh!! NOW I can go camping in the summer! I started buying small things to start truck bed camping. But because of family and issues at work I couldn't completely buy everything and camp over the winter here in Texas. With spring and summer coming so quickly I was bummed out. But THIS gives me a perfect reason to finish buying what I need and want. Do a build like yours and buy a small unit like that!! Genius !! Thx so much for sharing!
I have a similar set up in my Expedite van that I used to haul freight I have a 5000 BTU window AC mounted in one of the rear back doors and I run it off my Honda 2000 W inverter generator with an extended 6 gallon gas tank Freaking works awesome even down in Laredo Texas when it’s 100 to 110° I can sleep inside my van no problem it’ll stay in the mid 70s in the heat of the day at night time I have to turn it off it’ll freeze me out thanks for the video I seen the other one you did in Death Valley
I was searching for channel /person that builds like you and is a minimalist but neat and professional look ! Just found this channel,Awesome …😎 🎉 I like your ideas and works! Thanks for taking us along!
Wow! This is the best idea since flapjacks! Seems so simple yet it can make a HUGE difference when camping. I know what you mean about white noise. My FIRST experience with white noise had me sleeping like a baby, even though I had never slept with it before. Amazing how soothing it is and how it sends you right off to sleep.
I ran a portable standing unit outside of my truck with a vent for the cold air to pour into my cab connected to the generator. Works fantastic but it is kinda clunky. Yours is very compact and convenient. Mine is comfortable once set up but not as nice as yours
Love this idea. Very clean. I like the carpeted inside since i have a bed rug already. And what I really like about this setup is I often will be towing my Sea-Doo fish Pro with me to the lake and I'll need to move the truck to load and unload it and I can just leave that air conditioner set up in place because where is it going to go? A strip of velcro between that wood block and that air conditioner also means the block wouldn't go anywhere either. I'm picking up this weekend a camper shell that needs to be re painted to start a build.... I think I'll find me a 110 unit while I'm at it and go ahead and cut the wood and get the false taigate built as I plan on shooting the blue camper shell with black raptor liner and I'll just shoot that wood panel too while im at it and have it black to match my black pickup. 😊
That is a really great idea! I think that’s one of the best cost efficient and stable mods I’ve seen. Personally, I would do rhino covering on the outside of the frame, but that looks great too. I wonder if there’s a way that you can power the AC from the trucks battery with an inverter without pulling too much power. You might have to have a separate battery plus inverter with maybe a solar charging system? But I’d rather just see if I could make it work off of the trucks alternator. I don’t know enough about electricity to know if it would draw too much current or what the issues could be.
I think you would need a substantial battery bank to run purely off a battery. With new lightweight lithium batteries, a guy could probably do it though with some creativity. I don't have my battery charging from the truck's alternator because I'm unsure how that setup would work with a lithium battery. Thanks for watching!
To run one of those units "overnight" you would need 6-8 kilowatts of stored energy. That's a pretty solid battery bank. The Eco-delta Pro are 3.6kw... so two of them would handle overnight.
@@adam-newbloom The Eco in the name is not for economic. I just looked at them to see what you were referring to. $2700 each, and that's on sale? That seems quite a bit of change for a battery and inverter in a pretty box.
Dude.. I gotta tell ya.. Great, Informative videos!! I am getting a cap put in my 2022 Silverado this week and am hoping to setup my bed for a sleeper and such for traveling. I'm 60 yrs old a bit beat up arthritic but, I think I can pull that setup off . I was thinking I could also install a shore power plug in that temp wall with the AC unit and utilize the power inside the truck bed whenever I'm at a camp ground with electric. Keep the posts coming. I hope to join you in posting some of my camping adventures and mishaps 😂. Thanks for sharing
Ok thats a serious game changer for here in sunny humid Queensland. I've recently bought a 2013 Nissan Navara single trailer tub converted it into a trailer and looking for campee conversion ideas and this one is definitely at thd top of the list. MARVELOUS 🤩
Thank you, much appreciated. Work has been busy for the past year and filming kind of took a back seat. Hopefully I can get out and make videos again soon.
Wow . . . this is a seriously practical build, and very well done. What a great and simple idea. I fish some remote areas of the colorado river and truck camp pulling my boat. Normally by early June, I'm done till the late fall due to the heat. 110+ is very common. The places I camp do not have power, but I do have a Honda Eu2200i that I bring for charging boat batteries. This would be perfect. The problem currently for me is that the night time heat often stays around 100 at night, which I have a difficult time sleeping in. Even if I could bring the temp down in my shell at night to the upper 70's , that would be a DREAM. Thank you for an excellent, well presented video. Awesome.
I am totally doing this! I usually avoid camping in the dog days unless I'm in the rv/ camper. Now that I've seen this, I'm picking up an ac unit so I can be ready for next year. I already have a small generator, so I'm almost set.
Very nice setup and I liked the Champion generators. For practical reasons, mostly being 38 pounds versus their 4500 which is 98 pounds, it would be easier for most people to move around or easy for two people to lift. And you didn't mention it, but it says in the Amazon description they can be linked to produce 5000 watts. Not a bad generator for the price.
Cool, I like this idea, my concern was about the condensation water, pooling up on the tailgate. I am going to build one of these for my truck, Thanks for sharing your idea.
The condensation isn't something I've experienced but it's also very dry here and most places I go. In a more humid environment, there would probably be some. A small drip pan with a train tube would most likely solve this pretty easily, assuming it even becomes an issue. Thanks for watching!
@@Outside605 No, it's a hybrid, it would run until I run out of gas, and from what others have said it's pretty efficient, a little 120 unit like you have I could run for a whole week, the engine would start for about 50 seconds, charge the battery and then shut off for about 10 or so minutes, depending on the temperature and what setting the AC is on, you have a really good idea, and I'm going to look into building me one. I think the newer trucks have a rounder seal at the back, I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the info.
Absolutely brilliant solution . There are a couple of decent " portable " units for camping , but at $1,000+ , I will skip them . I can buy a bunch of small window units and plywood for that money . There are also regular portables which run 5 - 8k BTUs which can also work but take up twice the space . They also have exhaust ducts and condensation drains to worry about . I have used one , but , not the best solution really .
If I lived down south where it's hot and humid for longer periods of time, I'd invest in something a little easier than my setup. There is only about a month and a half to two months where I use it out here. Definitely a pretty cost effective option. Thanks for watching!
That is a great idea, my friend. I am disabled so I can’t build one, but I have a 22 GMC Sierra 1500 with an ARE camper and I sure would like to purchase one from you so that I can still go camping. I’m only 63 years old, let me know if thisinterests you. Please get back with me one way or the other thank you very much. You’re very talented.
Watched your Updated Truck Camper Build, and came here afterwards. Great content, and for sure I'll mimic your build for my '20 Tundra I want to convert to a truck camper. The electronics aspect (batteries, inverters, wiring etc) makes my head spin, though. I've no experience with that stuff. Subbed! Looking forward to your next uploads!
That's funny as hell my friend I'm in a great state of Montana and I'm a little in a Toyota truck and 91 and two wheel drive long box extremely small when you're at 2:20 or better and at 6 ft but the smaller conditioner and a generator working together maybe with some solar panel as well I can I can hack it but thank you it was funny peace my friend 🇺🇸🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽🇺🇸
Would like to see the power draw on that particular 5k btu unit on startup and after running 10 minutes. It would give us an idea how long it would run on a battery/ Solar panel setup.
Thanks Peter! I started truck camping during college (2002 ish). I had a Ford Ranger with a shell that I used often on hunting/fishing trips. I was so broke back then that hotels weren't an option. My setup then was pretty basic, sleeping bag and a pad. Enjoyed it enough to continue to do it all these years later. Thanks for watching and for the sub.
I would put a carbon monoxide detector inside your sleeping area for the times when you are running your generator especially on still nights. We had trouble with CO getting into our travel trailer on still nights running our gen.
Brilliant. I have been watching many other channels and wondered why hasn't anyone added a 5,000 btu unit. I do have a question for you please. What about a taller cap cover for your truck? It would give you move room to sit and inside the bed. Love your channel!
Thanks for the kind words. I looked for a taller shell for quite some time. After several months, I found my current shell and it was too good of a deal to pass up. I'm considering a different truck in the future and will definitely look for a taller shell for that one. Any extra space is a real bonus when you consider how small of a space the back of a truck really is. Thanks for watching!
Really really like your video I'm exactly thinking about what you're doing I'm going to be heading south and I'll be in a bit smaller truck and Toyota two wheel drive 91 nice little truck like I said small but it still can sleep in it and I can still pack stuff away and I can still put a 5,000 BTU air conditioner and it is well with a small generator but I'm going to have solar as well and about four of the same batteries you're doing anyhow I like what you're doing I'm going to try and watch more of them you do an excellent job thank you very much peace from great state of Montana ✌️✌️🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
i wonder where and how you store that "temp" door when driving - just in the camper? And once set up to run the AC, is this door somehow locked or secured so that no one (or animal) can break in easily?
I built a shelf that is parallel height to the window sliders, do you think if I cut out the mesh screen and stuck the ac out of the window it would work efficiently? I planned to use a long piece of wood to hold it from falling out. I tried simply placing it on the shelf with the window open, it blew cold but i could also feel the hot air.
I really only run it off of the generator or shore power. It would require a massive battery bank and a large inverter to run for any significant amount of time. Thanks for watching.
Did you say that one tank of gas on that inverter ran your ac for a few days?? How many days exactly and how long each day? Please help would love to have a similar set up
I should have been more clear on this one, my bad. Most camping trips I'm out fishing most of the day. I run the a/c for a few hours a day once I'm off the water to escape the heat before the sun starts to go down. I can run several days doing this. Running it full time, it would probably take a tank per day to keep it going. A 2 gallon gas can should get a guy through a long weekend. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great video Andy. I'm a recent subscriber. I live in Florida so I will definitely need a/c in my truck camper. This video is just what I needed for that. Question. Do you have a shore power inlet, or do you always run the cords out the back? Thanks again. Mike
Thanks for watching. I do have a power inlet on my new build but it's really just for charging the battery. It's a Noco brand, very good quality. Welcome aboard.
I'm sure there is some way to build an A/C into the van. Look at the freestanding units that you could vent outside. Might be an option to make it work. Thanks for watching.
I have 2006 Dodge caravan. The back opens straight up. Let me pick your brain a minute. I live outside Houston. This has been the hottest summer in 5 decades. It's like I am melting and the bumpy is so thick you could drink it. What are the chances of building a tail gate board like you did but, put it inside the van and being able to close the door onto the board which will give plenty of ventilation for the a.c.? Did you do your build out of 1x2's or 2x2's along with the plyboard. Where did you get the gray carpeting? You opened an exciting door for me wanting an AC which also can get one that has heating too. Thank you for your video.
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The person who invents an A/C that can run off one or two 100 watt solar panels will be a billionaire.
Absolutely. Wouldn't that be slick?
For dry climates, if you have a camper top that you don’t care to cut into , cut a hole in the top with weather seal around the hole ,make a mini swamp cooler that blows down into the camper ,it can run one or two solar panels, it’s only a fan and garden pump ,it will take it from 90 or 100 down to 70 and no need to modify the tailgate . You can also install a drain tube on the water tank to drain it when you need to move.Just an idea of something self sustaining and no problems getting in and out of the tail gate.
The are nomadic camping influencers marketing a battery operated AC that recharges with solar panels.
@@Dave-sw2dm And those are really bad. Can't change the laws of thermodynamics too easily.
@@vancey6072 , the once I saw were freakin huge and there was a spare battery pack to buy. Probably be OK if you just need some A/C to fall asleep and let it charge all day, but I bet they are expensive as well.
I did something like this and installed 2 air conditioning units. When one of them is taking a break,,,the other is starting up and pumping out cool air. A con when dealing with window units. Both air-conditioning units are running off from 6000 watt hours of batteries stacked up in the back. Two 400 watt solar panels laid across the top of the camper shell and cab roof. I also used pool noodles sliced down the middle to slide on the window and the plywood to create the barrier this guy made. Works incredibly well
That's awesome.
I actually arrived at your channel through Brian Waters Outdoors. Brian used your clever idea and developed his own and gave you credit for the original idea and inspiration. Liked & Subscribed.
That’s very kind of him. I didn’t know about this and to be honest, I don’t know all the truck camping guys on RUclips so thanks for sharing. My channel hasn’t been much lately as I’ve been busy and not much free time to film. Hopefully I’ll be back in the saddle soon. Welcome and thanks for the sub.
The air conditioner condenser ( portion that removes humidity) works best if your unit is at an angle as opposed to having it at level. Great idea!
Its definitely at an angle. Tilted back just slightly.
Thanks for watching.
I'm a wood worker by hobby and this is an incredible idea buddy!! Ugh!! NOW I can go camping in the summer! I started buying small things to start truck bed camping. But because of family and issues at work I couldn't completely buy everything and camp over the winter here in Texas. With spring and summer coming so quickly I was bummed out. But THIS gives me a perfect reason to finish buying what I need and want. Do a build like yours and buy a small unit like that!! Genius !! Thx so much for sharing!
You can do it!
@@Outside605
The guy on RUclips channel "5 Bites" installed an RV ceiling in his truck camper shell. You should check it out.
That way or a cabin tent would be the cheapest poor man camping way very nice great job.
You got that right!
You just made my day sir
Cool, thank you!
I have a similar set up in my Expedite van that I used to haul freight I have a 5000 BTU window AC mounted in one of the rear back doors and I run it off my Honda 2000 W inverter generator with an extended 6 gallon gas tank Freaking works awesome even down in Laredo Texas when it’s 100 to 110° I can sleep inside my van no problem it’ll stay in the mid 70s in the heat of the day at night time I have to turn it off it’ll freeze me out thanks for the video I seen the other one you did in Death Valley
Thanks for watching. I love hearing about other people's experiences and setups. Safe travels!
Fancy meeting you here Expedite Travels!
Good job on the a/c install and a great video explaining how you did it. Keep up the great work. Stay safe out there!
Thanks, you too!
Gonna build this setup for my sons truck camper. Clean looking setup.
Thank you!
I was searching for channel /person that builds like you and is a minimalist but neat and professional look ! Just found this channel,Awesome …😎 🎉 I like your ideas and works! Thanks for taking us along!
Welcome aboard!
This is the cleanest hillbilly-ass setup I’ve seen yet!
HAHA. Whatever works, right? My 1/2 ton truck can't tow my boat with a legit truck camper - payload wise so this is my solution.
@@Outside605 I like it!
@@chrismak4859 Thank you!
I followed this build and very happy with build. Instead of stain I flex sealed mine
That's awesome! Thanks for watching.
Simple and effective.
Wow! This is the best idea since flapjacks! Seems so simple yet it can make a HUGE difference when camping. I know what you mean about white noise. My FIRST experience with white noise had me sleeping like a baby, even though I had never slept with it before. Amazing how soothing it is and how it sends you right off to sleep.
Totally agree! Thanks for watching!
Glad I discoverd you. My build is not as elegant as yours. Maybe time to do it over.
Thanks for stopping by!
Dude everything I see Mike looks amazing! It’s perfection.
Thanks for watching. Much appreciated!
Thank you for showing this. It’s not that hard to heat but cooling is another story.
Absolutely. Where I live out west, It's extremely hot all summer long. Truck camping in the heat isn't all that fun. Thanks for watching!
Nice setup! Great video!
Very ingenious and cost effective. Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated!
Downright excellent. Thanks for sharing your setup.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Imagine seeing this 30 or 40 years from now...
Haha, exactly. I'm not sure I'm excited about it either.
I’m getting ready build my camper thanks for great info
Good luck!
I ran a portable standing unit outside of my truck with a vent for the cold air to pour into my cab connected to the generator. Works fantastic but it is kinda clunky. Yours is very compact and convenient. Mine is comfortable once set up but not as nice as yours
Love this idea. Very clean. I like the carpeted inside since i have a bed rug already. And what I really like about this setup is I often will be towing my Sea-Doo fish Pro with me to the lake and I'll need to move the truck to load and unload it and I can just leave that air conditioner set up in place because where is it going to go? A strip of velcro between that wood block and that air conditioner also means the block wouldn't go anywhere either.
I'm picking up this weekend a camper shell that needs to be re painted to start a build.... I think I'll find me a 110 unit while I'm at it and go ahead and cut the wood and get the false taigate built as I plan on shooting the blue camper shell with black raptor liner and I'll just shoot that wood panel too while im at it and have it black to match my black pickup. 😊
You nailed it. It's a near perfect solution to summer fishing/camping trips. Everything you mentioned would absolutely work. Good luck on the build!!
I put my generator in front of my truck. I lock it to my Tow Hooks on my 2500HD....great video
I've seen that done before. Seems like an easy way to transport it. Thanks for watching.
kickass bro and thanks for not trying pick our bank accounts with it..just awesome.thanks
Thanks!
This is phenomenal, I just came across this by chance and am now a subscriber. Thank you for posting
Welcome aboard!
Clever Design, thanks for sharing your creativity...
Thank you! Cheers!
That is a really great idea! I think that’s one of the best cost efficient and stable mods I’ve seen. Personally, I would do rhino covering on the outside of the frame, but that looks great too. I wonder if there’s a way that you can power the AC from the trucks battery with an inverter without pulling too much power. You might have to have a separate battery plus inverter with maybe a solar charging system? But I’d rather just see if I could make it work off of the trucks alternator. I don’t know enough about electricity to know if it would draw too much current or what the issues could be.
I think you would need a substantial battery bank to run purely off a battery. With new lightweight lithium batteries, a guy could probably do it though with some creativity. I don't have my battery charging from the truck's alternator because I'm unsure how that setup would work with a lithium battery.
Thanks for watching!
To run one of those units "overnight" you would need 6-8 kilowatts of stored energy. That's a pretty solid battery bank. The Eco-delta Pro are 3.6kw... so two of them would handle overnight.
@@adam-newbloom
The Eco in the name is not for economic. I just looked at them to see what you were referring to. $2700 each, and that's on sale? That seems quite a bit of change for a battery and inverter in a pretty box.
Dude.. I gotta tell ya.. Great, Informative videos!! I am getting a cap put in my 2022 Silverado this week and am hoping to setup my bed for a sleeper and such for traveling. I'm 60 yrs old a bit beat up arthritic but, I think I can pull that setup off . I was thinking I could also install a shore power plug in that temp wall with the AC unit and utilize the power inside the truck bed whenever I'm at a camp ground with electric. Keep the posts coming. I hope to join you in posting some of my camping adventures and mishaps 😂. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words. Good luck on your build and safe travels!
Awesome build! Great idea with AC. And it looks great to!
Thanks!
Ok thats a serious game changer for here in sunny humid Queensland. I've recently bought a 2013 Nissan Navara single trailer tub converted it into a trailer and looking for campee conversion ideas and this one is definitely at thd top of the list. MARVELOUS 🤩
Thanks for stopping by and safe travels!
Just found your channel and have binged watched it the past couple nights.
You make good stuff and should keep it up… 😉👍
Thank you, much appreciated. Work has been busy for the past year and filming kind of took a back seat. Hopefully I can get out and make videos again soon.
Wow . . . this is a seriously practical build, and very well done.
What a great and simple idea.
I fish some remote areas of the colorado river and truck camp pulling my boat.
Normally by early June, I'm done till the late fall due to the heat. 110+ is very common.
The places I camp do not have power, but I do have a Honda Eu2200i that I bring for charging boat batteries. This would be perfect.
The problem currently for me is that the night time heat often stays around 100 at night, which I have a difficult time sleeping in.
Even if I could bring the temp down in my shell at night to the upper 70's , that would be a DREAM.
Thank you for an excellent, well presented video.
Awesome.
Thanks for watching and safe travels.
That generator will power a small a/c all night no problem.
You need a "soft start" unit. Frigidair has one (get the digital version so the fan shuts off).
I am totally doing this! I usually avoid camping in the dog days unless I'm in the rv/ camper. Now that I've seen this, I'm picking up an ac unit so I can be ready for next year. I already have a small generator, so I'm almost set.
It's a game changer for hot weather summertime camping. Good luck with the build!
Very nice setup and I liked the Champion generators. For practical reasons, mostly being 38 pounds versus their 4500 which is 98 pounds, it would be easier for most people to move around or easy for two people to lift. And you didn't mention it, but it says in the Amazon description they can be linked to produce 5000 watts. Not a bad generator for the price.
This is my 3rd Champion generator over the years. All have been flawless. Quiet too.
Thanks for watching!
Nice setup
Thanks!
Great video! Im going to make one!
Who knew you had a RUclips channel THANKS FOR TELLING ME
Hey dude. How's life?
That is a really great idea! Thanks for the video .
You bet!
Perfect! I had been looking for something exactly like this. Thank you much.
Glad it was helpful!
Love it! I'm in Florida so the heat can get crazy, I'm going to start building this tomorrow!
Have fun! Thanks for watching.
Who said that camping can't be cool huh thanks for sharing the video I'm going to have to it now👍😁
You bet! Thanks for watching.
Cool, I like this idea, my concern was about the condensation water, pooling up on the tailgate. I am going to build one of these for my truck, Thanks for sharing your idea.
The condensation isn't something I've experienced but it's also very dry here and most places I go. In a more humid environment, there would probably be some. A small drip pan with a train tube would most likely solve this pretty easily, assuming it even becomes an issue.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome setup!
Thank you!!
Add this with my Powerboost 7.2kw generator built in would be a dream combo.
That would work. I'd be curious how long the battery would safely run it?
@@Outside605 No, it's a hybrid, it would run until I run out of gas, and from what others have said it's pretty efficient, a little 120 unit like you have I could run for a whole week, the engine would start for about 50 seconds, charge the battery and then shut off for about 10 or so minutes, depending on the temperature and what setting the AC is on, you have a really good idea, and I'm going to look into building me one. I think the newer trucks have a rounder seal at the back, I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the info.
Really nice setup it's really giving me ideas for camping in my truck
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely brilliant solution .
There are a couple of decent " portable " units for camping , but at $1,000+ , I will skip them .
I can buy a bunch of small window units and plywood for that money .
There are also regular portables which run 5 - 8k BTUs which can also work but take up twice the space . They also have exhaust ducts and condensation drains to worry about .
I have used one , but , not the best solution really .
If I lived down south where it's hot and humid for longer periods of time, I'd invest in something a little easier than my setup. There is only about a month and a half to two months where I use it out here. Definitely a pretty cost effective option.
Thanks for watching!
That is a great idea, my friend. I am disabled so I can’t build one, but I have a 22 GMC Sierra 1500 with an ARE camper and I sure would like to purchase one from you so that I can still go camping. I’m only 63 years old, let me know if thisinterests you. Please get back with me one way or the other thank you very much. You’re very talented.
Great Idea - Thank you for sharing
Smart build 👍
Great ideas here! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Watched your Updated Truck Camper Build, and came here afterwards. Great content, and for sure I'll mimic your build for my '20 Tundra I want to convert to a truck camper.
The electronics aspect (batteries, inverters, wiring etc) makes my head spin, though. I've no experience with that stuff.
Subbed! Looking forward to your next uploads!
Thanks for stopping by.
I'm no electrician but 12v stuff is fairly easy. I plan to do a video on basic 12v wiring soon.
I have the same setup but I'm 6'2 220lbs and with that setup I had to do advanced yoga to get in and out of my camper so I made a few improvements.
For me it's not too bad. Someone taller might have struggles lol. Thanks for watching!
That's funny as hell my friend I'm in a great state of Montana and I'm a little in a Toyota truck and 91 and two wheel drive long box extremely small when you're at 2:20 or better and at 6 ft but the smaller conditioner and a generator working together maybe with some solar panel as well I can I can hack it but thank you it was funny peace my friend 🇺🇸🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽🇺🇸
Would like to see the power draw on that particular 5k btu unit on startup and after running 10 minutes. It would give us an idea how long it would run on a battery/ Solar panel setup.
Great creative ideas and information. Love the clean design. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thats a great idea i love it .thanks buddy im guna try to make one for my truck if you dont mind .
Go for it!
Thank brother
Amazing Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great video Andy!!!
Thanks!
First-time I've seen your video. I like 👍. And also Subscribed.! (Truck cap camping since my 1977 F-250 pickup. ).
Thanks Peter!
I started truck camping during college (2002 ish). I had a Ford Ranger with a shell that I used often on hunting/fishing trips. I was so broke back then that hotels weren't an option. My setup then was pretty basic, sleeping bag and a pad. Enjoyed it enough to continue to do it all these years later.
Thanks for watching and for the sub.
I wish your cap had barn doors instead of a tailgate. I know you'd figure out an ingenious A/C solution and then I could copy it! LOL Great work!
That would be cool!
What a great idea and so professionally looking. You are very handy. New subscriber. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Thanks and welcome!
Good set up
Thank you!
Thanks for the detailed information learning tons off your videos !
Thanks for watching!
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That was awesome 👌 Thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hell, I'd buy a foldable painted one!
I'm building a new version for my new truck this year. I will see what I can come up with to make it more portable.
Great job.
Thanks
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Great video...
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Pretty slick
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Great job and look forward to following you.
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Shit! With your videos as inspirations, I might have to stop paying rent... lol
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Thats epic great idea
Thank you!
Cool set up! I'll be looking to do something like that next year.
Kent
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great idea
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Like the setup brother gonna subscribe
Awesome and thank you!
I would put a carbon monoxide detector inside your sleeping area for the times when you are running your generator especially on still nights. We had trouble with CO getting into our travel trailer on still nights running our gen.
There is one, I just didn't point it out in the video. Thanks for watching.
..cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you…
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Brilliant. I have been watching many other channels and wondered why hasn't anyone added a 5,000 btu unit. I do have a question for you please. What about a taller cap cover for your truck? It would give you move room to sit and inside the bed. Love your channel!
Thanks for the kind words. I looked for a taller shell for quite some time. After several months, I found my current shell and it was too good of a deal to pass up. I'm considering a different truck in the future and will definitely look for a taller shell for that one. Any extra space is a real bonus when you consider how small of a space the back of a truck really is.
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For me the truck height camper shell was a must to park the truck in the garage. It is not my daily driver.
@@Dave-sw2dm Totally agree 👍
Really really like your video I'm exactly thinking about what you're doing I'm going to be heading south and I'll be in a bit smaller truck and Toyota two wheel drive 91 nice little truck like I said small but it still can sleep in it and I can still pack stuff away and I can still put a 5,000 BTU air conditioner and it is well with a small generator but I'm going to have solar as well and about four of the same batteries you're doing anyhow I like what you're doing I'm going to try and watch more of them you do an excellent job thank you very much peace from great state of Montana ✌️✌️🙏🙏🏾🙏🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks for watching and good luck on your build. That's part of the fun, isn't it? Safe travels!
I probably would have bought another tailgate for the custom and removed it when I wasn't going camping
THANKS !
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Genius. Super Like!
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Great job!!
Thank you!
i wonder where and how you store that "temp" door when driving - just in the camper? And once set up to run the AC, is this door somehow locked or secured so that no one (or animal) can break in easily?
Great video!
Thank you!!
I built a shelf that is parallel height to the window sliders, do you think if I cut out the mesh screen and stuck the ac out of the window it would work efficiently? I planned to use a long piece of wood to hold it from falling out. I tried simply placing it on the shelf with the window open, it blew cold but i could also feel the hot air.
Where did you buy the black plastic flap that sits right above the ac and is attached to the wooden wall ?
Well done❤
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Hello, great video, are you able to plug it into a cigarette lighter? Or a acdc inverter?
I really only run it off of the generator or shore power. It would require a massive battery bank and a large inverter to run for any significant amount of time.
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Good thing you wasn’t at DV during that rain storm
I kind of wished I was haha. Would have made a more interesting video 🙂
Down to 14C is awesome. That's as cold as my fridge.
Plenty chilly. Thanks for watching!
This is a fuckin awesome ass solution to a frustrating problem
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Did you say that one tank of gas on that inverter ran your ac for a few days?? How many days exactly and how long each day? Please help would love to have a similar set up
I should have been more clear on this one, my bad. Most camping trips I'm out fishing most of the day. I run the a/c for a few hours a day once I'm off the water to escape the heat before the sun starts to go down. I can run several days doing this. Running it full time, it would probably take a tank per day to keep it going. A 2 gallon gas can should get a guy through a long weekend.
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Most 2000w will run 10 or so hrs at idle on 1 tank(1gal)
Thanks for the great video Andy. I'm a recent subscriber. I live in Florida so I will definitely need a/c in my truck camper. This video is just what I needed for that. Question. Do you have a shore power inlet, or do you always run the cords out the back? Thanks again. Mike
Thanks for watching. I do have a power inlet on my new build but it's really just for charging the battery. It's a Noco brand, very good quality.
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Stuck sleeping in my van and wish i had a solution like this with the humidity and heat climbing
I'm sure there is some way to build an A/C into the van. Look at the freestanding units that you could vent outside. Might be an option to make it work.
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@Outside605 thought of that but they require water, raising the humidity, and I'm in the south
Just found you man. Love your videos ! Do you ever do any dirt bike riding ? My friend lives in Orofino and there is a bunch of riding NE of there.
Thanks for watching. I don't ride a dirt bike, more ATV sled stuff. There are a lot of beautiful areas out here to ride!
I have 2006 Dodge caravan. The back opens straight up. Let me pick your brain a minute. I live outside Houston. This has been the hottest summer in 5 decades. It's like I am melting and the bumpy is so thick you could drink it. What are the chances of building a tail gate board like you did but, put it inside the van and being able to close the door onto the board which will give plenty of ventilation for the a.c.? Did you do your build out of 1x2's or 2x2's along with the plyboard. Where did you get the gray carpeting? You opened an exciting door for me wanting an AC which also can get one that has heating too. Thank you for your video.
You want 2x2 and can use a fold down shelf bracket to help hold the weight. Come in like 8" 12" etc. Yes you can do it