Truck Camper Tour | Renovated Bigfoot 1500 611 + First Generation Toyota Tundra
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2022
- Like vanlife, but a truck camper. Just passed my 4 year roadlife anniversary, so I figured now's a good time for a tour of my newest house on wheels :) This rare camper ( Bigfoot 6-11 / 611 ) is almost 30 years old, with a fresh renovation, and it's a beautiful little space to live in.
I'm an outdoor adventure photographer that has spent the last four years living in an SUV (Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Sequoia), and now I call this Toyota Tundra and truck camper home. Hope you enjoy the video, and drop and questions below! Thanks for watching.
My photography-
Come say hi :) / nathanielwise
Contact-
info@nathanielwise.co
Camper renovation-
/ jstonebuild
Gear I use (roadlife and photography)-
nathanielwise.co/gear
#roadlife #tinyhouse #vanlife #suvcamper #truckcamper #overlanding
Love the idea of being able to keep the camper even without having to keep the truck in the future! Never thought about that! Beautiful renovation!
me too! getting to keep it is amazing
I love your truck camper very very nice!!
Anybody can make a RUclips video, But very few rare people make great videos like Nathaniel.Always fun and interesting what he puts out.Stay safe always and take care.🙏
thanks as always franklin :)
absolute true!
I love how the road life calms people, has them focused on other things, mainly non electronic devices. that is a better addiction than the previous one...
I imagine having hobbies can help avoid feelings of loneliness and be good for the mental health. I like being alone, but having nothing to do can be tough.
certainly helps a lot!
LOVE your camper and so glad for you that after 4 yrs on the road, you now have so much more room. It is a lovely space….ENJOY!!! See you next week, I hope. Til then, hope you have a week filled with all good things
thanks :) loving it so much so far. hope you have a great week too!
Your aesthetic is so lovely, the simplicity, either the wildflower edits are so beautiful, thanks for posting and the your tour, I know it takes time away from just living. I appreciate all of the details.
thank you for watching :) happy you enjoy
“Here is my stove.. it is a stove.. it turns on.. it gets things hot.” Haha good stove.
haha 🤓
Linen and down are wonderful. I'm so glad you've found your comfort zone. Your camper is wonderful. You have major talent. I'm a 62 year old mom with two boys 30 and 28 as well as a 28 year old daughter in law and soon to be 23 year old daughter in law. Living your passion is wonderful. They're doing it and so can you. You're amazing.
thanks for watching, and happy you enjoy :)
Wow im amazed that you went through 3 builds in the last year or so! And all of them you put so much thought, intention, and love into every detail. So inspired by your ability to create and also to let go 🤙 way to go man!
Absolutely beautiful camper. And it seems to be a perfect fit for you. Love the wood on the ceiling. Thanks for sharing this tour w us!
thanks for watching! i love that pine as well, such a nice touch
I'm so glad that you're making it happening, 1 video per week. Half of this year it was like 13, now its 18. I love watching your videos and photos. Thank you so much
it’s a lot of work! but so fun, i’m really enjoying it. thanks for watching :)
@@NathanielWise I can understand. But if you ever get bored or stressed, please be sure to take a break and take care of yourself. Don't take our demands for granted, prioritize yourself first kindly. Thank you.
4 years, wow, happy anniversary! Thanks for the tour. The guy who built it out did an amazing job, I can see why you didn’t hesitate to buy it. Now all you need is that inflatable kyack 😉!
thanks :) and yes he did! and yes i do!
The colors and textures are so comforting and appealing. Each object is beautiful and functional. All your belongings are organized very logically. Nothing seems to be added without careful consideration and contemplation. Everything supports you to truly live well.
Thank you for sharing your truck camper, Bigfoot, Nathaniel. I am a full time van lifer in a two-wheel drive cargo van and love it. However, many destinations would have been more enjoyable having a 4X4 capable vehicle like yours. Great set up, too! I like how neat and organized you have it and the pothos is a nice touch. I have a macrame hanger with a pothos in the top and a vine-like plant in the bottom. Having 4X4 capability gets you away from the crowded campgrounds and multitudes who flock to the beaches, my favorite camping. I would welcome the solitude you enjoy. You made a great point in mentioning having a hobby to help utilize free time more productively...awesome idea. I love writing, amateur photography and posting my travels on Facebook.
thanks for the comment :) plenty of spots that don’t require 4x4 out there for sure, but i do love the versatility of having it. and, i do want to get a macramé for this one, seems like a great way to hang a plant, so it doesn’t mess up the walls!
Nathaniel, At the beginning of the pandemic I watched a few of your videos. I didn't remember you at first, I think I associate vloggers by their vehicles... strange I guess. Halfway through I remembered you and am glad I got to see the new set-up. I am a Toyota person too and totally understand the timeframe of "best" Toyotas. I think you are very humorous and have a Mello easy-going presentation. SO thanks for that. It takes a certain midframe to do what you are doing long-term. I think so many RV vloggers I developed addictions to during the last 3 years are not well adapted for this life. But, I "get it" with you. FOund a style that fits your needs and live without many complicated surroundings. It takes time to figure out exactly what works. SO starting with the minimum and slowly adding and subtracting is a great system. Eventually, we all settle and realize what is actually important to us. Just had my coffee, hence the long post... But nice job, I am proud of you, and similar to many others I am envious of your lifestyle. Much love from San Francisco and peace out.
Aaaand now I’m looking at truck campers hahaha. Love it!
haha they're so great man
It looks amazing camper and beautiful renovation, thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to see more of your videos, best of luck 🥰
thanks for watching :)
I love the build and the fact that you can move it to a new truck as needed/ wanted. Skills, reading, crafting- great addition to all of our online stuff. I am hoping to begin traveling some and exploring ideas. Really enjoyed the truck camper tour!
They keep getting better. Your setup is so gnarly I love it. I really enjoy hearing your perspective on things, I've definitely learned a lot about myself through your videos.
love to hear that, thanks as always for watching julian 🙏
He’s done it again! So dreamy 😍 my favorite era a Toyota, and as always so beautiful and minimal a space. Rare to find a 30 minute tour that feels like 5 minutes, so beautifully done. 🤩
It looks amazing and much more spacious. It’s funny how our definition of spacious has changed so much after watching car life/van life videos! 🤣
haha right? living in an actual tiny house will feel like a mansion
Thank you for the tour and that ever present minimalist aesthetic. Also, like the energetic, assertive voice and not being so reserved around us...your biggest fans.
thank you for being here :) it’s nice to be more of myself on here
Brother, you are living the life. I know these videos dont know everything about your day-to-day and I am sure there are some blue times, but you are young, single and free. As man with a demanding tech job and now a son, I look back at my younger years, wish I had traveled more and done what you are doing. Hope you enjoy what you're doing. Rock on.
I loved this video so much! I loved your sad story of your plant. You have a great dry humor. I love the truck camper and the guitar. I also love photography. I’m almost 65, divorced, retired (except for a little part time job). I can’t afford an apartment so I’ve been seriously thinking of doing a tiny home on wheels. I wanted to do a van conversion but for now I’m going to live in my RAV4. Thanks for posting links for your great. Great travels and God bless. 😊
Thank you so much for always making such amazing videos! Your videos are all so calming, healing, and somehow therapeutic. Your new truck camper looks great! :)
Thanks Nathan for the tour, definitely a sweet ride! Love the coffee bag idea which I am going to steal.
thanks gary! it’s great having it all contained in a bag, can just grab it and make everything outside, or take it into a friend’s and make them fancy coffee 🤓
I watch your videos everyday. Just like you, I'm in love with this new tiny home truck!
thanks for watching them :)
Glad you got the camper. Thanks for the tips and great tunes.
You inspire me to get out and enjoy the forest.
Thank you bud.
thanks for watching gerold!
Love the video tour and your whole vibe is so soothing and inspiring to watch. Makes me want to get out more. Thank you for the beautiful flowers included in the serene place you filmed.
glad you enjoyed it :) so many beautiful flowers out there
Four years! Wow, has it been that long? Love the vids!They get better every time.
There are a lot of us out here living vicariously through you.
Safe travels, my friend!
it has! also is this jeff from athens? if so, hope you’re doing well my friend
@@NathanielWise It IS Jeff from Athens. All is well here.
Keep up the excellent work with these videos. Good stuff.
Cheers my friend.
I loved your suv...I bought a Honda pilot touring mostly because you inspire me 😊 This truck camper is everything! Love love it! It's absolutely perfect. If I end up on the road, I'll take all I've learned from you with me. Was hoping to hear ya sing and play again but maybe next time. Stay safe sweet soul
thanks for watching :) i miss the sequoia, it was such a sweet rig. but i guess 4 years was my limit for suv life, ha!
I've been looking forward to the tour. I cracked up when you were talking about the bed and said "You can probably fit 3 people in here. I don't know why you'd do that." Haha plenty of space to spread out. Looks lovely and I imagine being able to cook regardless of weather is so great.
haha i was going to leave that but out but left it, in hopes of making somebody giggle 😀 and yes, being able to cook in all weather is amazing!
@@johnmead9610 We are in the new Era of men keeping their inappropriate thoughts to themselves, because women are tired.
Another calming video!! Thanks for sharing. 😊
thanks for being here :)
Awesome camper ,Bigfoot brand is great and a wonderful base for that simple but so workable space ,love it ! So organized and clean design ! Safe travels ! Love your channel ,,,,
thanks craig! love the bigfoot, thankful i found it!
Hey Nathan. It's been a while since I've checked out your channel. The past year I've been very ill and had 3 major abdominal surgeries and the recovery for each one was incredibly challenging and painful. I'm finally in the healing phase of my last surgery and little by little getting back to normal life. Although it's been a very challenging time for me in many ways, it's now behind me and I can look forward to getting stronger everyday and getting my life back, but it has been a slow and steady process. Your upgrade is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous! I'm having a tough time sleeping tonight so I was recommended one of your old videos from a year ago at like 4 in the morning. I think I'm gonna binge watch your videos that I've missed until I fall asleep. I don't know if you remember, but we live in a converted bus on our own acre of land. Because of my unexpected illness our plans to build a house here was on hold. Now that I'm doing better we are going to start building our house in March. You are always welcome to park here. We live in Pahrump, NV about an hour outside of Vegas and we live in a pretty quiet and isolated area with a lot of great hiking. Enjoy your new set up. It looks amazing and cozy. Be safe out there!
I really enjoyed the tour! I love your camper is so peaceful and cozy! Great video! See you next time!
thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tour! What a great camper! All your videos are amazing
thanks for watching :)
You’re so organized…makes living small workable. Bed…”it would fit three people…not sure why you’d want to do that but, ya…”😆
😅
You were the first outdoor adventurer that i watched on youtube. Have enjoyed the journey. Your photography, video skills, cooking and music talents are outstanding… love your new home and minimal lifestyle! Thanks for sharing.
thanks for being here :) happy you enjoy my work
Wow never thought of a camper truck/combo. This is the first layout that really seems to work as I like to live. Sweet
it’s a great setup man! thanks for watching
Looks very comfy and user
Friendly. Glad to see you also have a fold up chair with higher legs.
I’m glad to see you again. It’s been awhile. It looks like you’re still doing pages and Artists Way. Thanks for sharing yourself.
and thank you for being here :)
Wow, so organized and nicely built. Great aesthetic too!
thanks :)
Congrats this is a fantastic camper setup! Your video work is top notch. The skillful use of DOF and even the color tone and contrast is right on. That plant is called pothos, yes. They are hardy. You'll like it. In below freezing temps I guess that shower bag will not work well. You get that great long sofa, lightweight camper and great smaller truck as a tradeoff for no bathroom. Works for you! I see the BF1500 is still made but it looks like a different layout or yours was changed to remove the wall-fridge section. Your two burner stove is perfect. Bigfoot should make that standard on the 1500. Livin' the dream! Congrats and may God bring many more blessings to you.
Happy 4 years! Amazing truck camper.
thank you!
I've watched a lot of van life/dirt bagging/truck camper videos in the last two years and yours is by far the nicest set up I've seen and the only one I'd actually like to own. This is the first of your videos I've seen and I think I'll subscribe. Like your rig and your style.
appreciate the comment man! thanks for watching
My favorite channel.
It's a video that always give me comfort.
I envy you for the spacious, clean and new camping car.
Thanks for the video.
thanks for watching :)
Love your new camper! I loved your Sequoia too, one of my favorite SUV builds and this camper makes me want a camper now.
thanks rachel :) there are great things to both setups, can’t go wrong really
Love your camper! What a great upgrade from the last one ☺️
i love it so much 🥲
Congratulations on the new digs! Thank you for the tour Nathaniel and as always your filming and editing style inspires me.
thank you!
Thanks for the tour! Beautifully filmed. Really appreciate organized & intentional road life living. Great interior design. RIP snake plant 😢 hello new philodendron
thanks :) the plant shop lady told me pothos, but i think you’re right about it being a philodendron!
I stumbled upon your channel by chance while watching some vanlife videos. I binged watched a few of them and was taken in by your beautiful shots of the landscapes and mountains. So I'm now subscribed to your channel. Will be looking forward to your postings. Love 💖your storytelling and videography 👍
Wow, its been 4 years on the road already? Really glade you upgraded the living environment. The tour was incredible. You have a really awesome place to call home thats super organized too.
Always great to see a video from you sharing what you are upto.
Look forward to your next post.
Have a great week and 4th of July.
indeed! time flies. thanks as always for watching chuck 🙏
I really like your rig. Gives me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing. Peace!
Always cool, calm and collected...Like the new format of you engaging with the audience in your videos. 👍🏻🍻🇺🇸
thanks sean 🙏
Wow, I live your build, Nathaniel, it makes me rethink the truck camper option, and I really like your sense of humor! Hope to meet you on the road some day in vanlife around the campfire!
like the Snow Peak, nice video!
love snow peak 🙏
Nice tour. Like that slide on. We have a Eureka, small like yours. Important with the cost of gas. Looks tidy, and cared for. All you need.
nice! i stumbled across those eurekas during my research, was really interested in an aluminum framed slide in
Great job!
Those smaller bigfoots are cool. Very similar to some of the older northern lites that were made for the import trucks. You'd probably like my bigfoot, it's an 8' version. Much like yours but just a bit bigger. 3 way dometic fridge built in, sink with pump, built in 4 burner stove and propane furnace all from the factory. No bathroom...and lots of counter space. Bigfoot used to make some awesome small campers! Cheers from Vancouver Island.
i've seen those! very cool indeed. i love have the smaller footprint of the 6.11, really awesome for my needs. i did consider the northern lites too, but the ceiling height was only 5'10 so i couldn't stand straight up. they're so light, pretty crazy. like 300 pounds lighter than mine!
Great rig! It has everything you need.
it really does!
Hi 👋 how are you doing?
I didn’t know you moved up to a truck camper. So cool! Your other one was awesome but this has more space so you must be happy about that. Glad you have a new plant! I’m trying my best to keep my lucky bamboo alive. One year so far!
the extra space is amazing! and may our plants live forever :)
@@NathanielWise let’s hope
Cool Rig , i did a rear seat delete in mine and love the max space it provides. Safe travels ~peace~
Crushing it mate! New Rig & Camper are phenomenal. Boiling down all the utility & organization for everything to feel great & still be minimalistic is hard.
thanks dude!
Thanks for the tour. It really is lovely
thanks for watching!
Wow nice place I’ve been watching you on and off but now I will watch you every time bc I like your new set ups great video
thanks for being here :) happy you’re enjoying the new rig
Excellent choice, I have also been considering a Tundra/Camper combo down the road. I will be starting out in my 4th gen 4Runner.
nice man! a good rig for sure. i lived in a 4runner for 2 years
It’s the best life on the world it really is your truck campers absolutely awesome man and the truck you have is just perfect for it I myself am a diesel person I have an F250 with my camper on it that I live in full-time and explore the outdoors with my dogs much respect and love to your brother enjoy this life I’ve been out here since I was 16 I’m now 38 still doing it
that's awesome man! road life is such a freeing way to live. what camper ya got?
@@NathanielWise I have a used 2016 palomino backpack ss550
I’m in Washington pretty regularly you’ll know it’s me cause I have 3 basset hounds, actually I have to thx you because I’m headed back to my trucking company in Texas where I’ll be building a better counter top cause you said it right
You can never have to much counter space…
Very nice. Well thought out, practical and eastheticaly pleasing.
thanks for watching :)
I enjoyed this 🤘🏾👊🏾
Great work.
thanks for the tour!
thanks for watching!
One less Sprinter, very clever.
✊
Great vid
Awesome! Looks like you have plenty of storage to work with too! Excellent style and great layout! We are renovating a vintage toyota motorhome over on our channel! Love brainstorming ideas! Cheers!
thanks for watching! and sounds fun :)
love video
I bought my first Gen Tundra 4x4 to turn it into a camping rig after losing my 2nd house to a natural disaster (Hurricane Katrina and 100 year flash flood 2016) These campers are hard to find on the Gulf Coast. Love to have one like this!
hahahaha that caught me so off guard when you revealed the loaf of bread under your hat 😂😂
it’s the perfect bread basket 😂
Very helpful to me seeing someone SUV tour vs their truck camper tour!! Helps me with my decision more of truck vs SUV. Thank you! I agree vans just can't go where SUV or truck can. My hesitation with this tall is can't go in parking garages but hmm maybe that's worth the sacrifice. Over 13' is when more limitations happen. Hard side pop-top seems maybe tough to find.
In case you don't know, Pothos and snake plant are two of the most air-purifying houseplants and yep considered pretty hearty. I have both though took a learning curve about root rot + soil types.
Got yourself a little beautiful home!😁
so happy with it :)
@@NathanielWise how does it feel to be able to stand up? I bet it makes a world of a difference in how roomie it feels!
Just stumbled acrossed U & your videos & lm really enjoying them.
Thxs for sharing, be safe & happy travels 😊.
thanks for watching :)
Amazing well organized and clean camper and the tour is so well done
thanks for watching :)
@@NathanielWise you are very inspiring come to Louisiana visit one of those days
I love it 😻 🤍 Looks so nice 🤍
thanks :)
nice setup !
Agreed on the pickup camper
Especially having 4wheel and getting away from most people and best camp spots
Nathaniel, I believe you hit the sweet spot for a single camper. For two of us, well, we have the 2500, but you can't roll a Tundra under it. Love your thoughtful decisions, and it looks like you may have become a cult leader with the rarest of all Bigfoots.
feeling lucky to have found it! was looking for ages. first gen tundra + a small truck camper is my dream rig, glad i got this one. those larger bigfoots are sweet too!
Simple is good, very nice and travel well!
thank you for watching :)
The intro beats are banging! Good choice of music! The video was very professionally done! Good job!
thanks elly!
I love your singing and guitar playing. I sometimes wish one of my sibs or daughter were that musically inclined. Mostly because of a dear brother that I lost 42 years ago who was an amazing musician and singer. He was my idol.
Nice and simple build. 👍👍
glad you enjoyed it 🙏
love the vidoe keep up the great work
thanks for watching!
Best stove brand !
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I've been waiting for this tour! Love your setup. RIP to your snake plant.
thank you! and yes… RIP 🥲
Truly an amazing setup here
thanks :) been loving it
Compared to the SUV I bet it feels like a mansion. It’s all about perspective, and it’s very freeing being content with less. Congrats on the sweet set up!!
haha yes it truly does! i appreciate so many things now because of road life
Ok, I want that roof hatch!
ha, it's amazing to have!
You are my inspiration to become a better version of myself. Thanks.
thanks as always for watching man 🙏
good score on the camper! Looks like the perfect rig : )
love it so much, thanks!
@@NathanielWise anytime! I hope the interior of my chinook turns out even half that nice!
Thank you for the great content. I love your video's. Greetings from the Netherlands
thanks for being here :)
My dream camper right here 😍
it’s a beautiful one! so happy with it