this tutorial is gold! I am going to apply the same method to my tonneau cover, with some small improvements like using a tent with no mosquito net, In case it rains but good job!
Thanks a lot!! I’m gonna be revisiting this soon and make a version 2, now that I have proof of concept I’m gonna remake it with better canvas material, that way I’ll be able to doors, windows, pockets ect wherever I want
Thanks a lot!! And that’s sick, I’ve considered 5 speed swap (I swapped the 5.9 in) but I think I really like having it be auto, what do you think?? Is yours a quad cab?
@@Al.Venture Ya quad cab, and honestly the 5spd is fun but you can't beat the convenience of the auto man!! When I get my wheels I will post some pics to Reddit
Thanks dude!! I’m so happy with it and already want to make a second version! It should be higher quality and cheaper too! ( compared to the $50 tent I destroyed😂)
Got this truck back in high school and I’ve loved it! Those are sweet, you could probably get a soft topper or one of those bed tents though! And thanks a lot man! Where in Canada are you? Do you take it camping and stuff too?
@@Al.Venture live in Ontario about a hour from Detroit border. Just pick up the Dakota a year ago, had a 03 ram quad cab 4x4 5.7 before it, but started to fall apart. The Dakota is a 4.7 auto and loaded up with gear and a 14' x 5' landscape trailer with 2 quads on it, I was averaging 14mpg doing 125 kmh (70ish mph) on the highway. Haven't done any tent camping in a couple years.
@@paulgoulet4599 70 with a trailer? Sounds like for an old gal she gets down! How many miles/km on the clock?? And maybe just upgrading to a hard shell topper would do the trick, I’ve heard of people insulating them very well!
@@Al.Venture The ol' DakotaI has 198,000kms (123,000mph) on it. I bought it cheep cause I had to redo the head gaskets (but it still was able to drive it home from 1 hr away.) plus the heads were warped so I have a little extra compression now since i had to deck the heads. lol. Body's in great shape very little rust.
@@paulgoulet4599 oh can’t beat that! These dakotas are getting bought up nowadays too! At least in the states people have been buying them left and right, the motors are so simple too that buying one that needs a little work is always worth it
@@Al.Venture I have a lower mile Durango (137k) that's 2wd, I figured I might be able to trade mine for a higher mile 4x4 with the same quad cab design. I love the Durango but I'd like the bed for home projects.
@@jv6miata yeah man they’re the perfect truck! I’d post in some Facebook groups if you haven’t, some ppl might be down. Are you apart of the fb groups??
Dude that’s awesome to hear thanks alott! These trucks are great! Be sure to join a group on Facebook and ask what to look for/check when buying one of these! I can always help you out as well with some things to avoid/check
Thanks man! I’ve been having alot of fun working on the truck and getting these videos out for y’all🤘🏻 Still lots and lots to come! do you have a Dakota too??
Oh sweet, I love the first gens, what do you have done to it?? And I live in the more central Florida area, about an hour and a half away. And thanks alot!!
Plenty more coming! I’ve actually been working on V2 of this pop up tent, I’ve been experimenting with a different fabric and plan to use the original as a template.
@@Al.Venture I ment thr truck build... im not a big fan of bed campers for the tent for me personally I would leave the bed open for things I can put in the back. If I were to put a tent like shelter on my vehicle, I would get the one that goes on top of the cab
Hey thanks man! No worries haha you don’t need to watch them in order, I just appreciate the support🤘🏻 I have the torsion lift with I think 3”ish cast iron blocks, I tried the aluminum ones but with just basic street driving I actually damaged them and hadn’t trust it since, I also tucked the wheel well liner to clear the bigger tires
Really all that’s available except body lift. Did you know you can do a hockey puck body lift without new hardware? And bumpers adjust enough to close gap pretty good so if the trimming is to extreme I might give that a go. Good luck on your new channel. Include mods and stuff along the way with the adventures and you’ll grow quick.
Yeah I’ve heard of people doing pick lifts but I didn’t know our bumpers had enough adjustment to close the gap, very cool! And thanks! Yeah I plan on uploading all my adventures and installs on here! I actually just uploaded a new episode of a separate series I have on my channel! Check it out and let me know what you think!
Why is this guy filming at night? Because he works his ass off during the day, is my guess. I knew i wasn't the only one who had this idea. Thanks! I definitely plan to do this, and I'll tag you in the video as well as give you the credit for your work.
It would be nice to see a part two see this in action
this tutorial is gold! I am going to apply the same method to my tonneau cover, with some small improvements like using a tent with no mosquito net, In case it rains but good job!
Outstanding! Great job
Thanks a lot!! I’m gonna be revisiting this soon and make a version 2, now that I have proof of concept I’m gonna remake it with better canvas material, that way I’ll be able to doors, windows, pockets ect wherever I want
Good job man! I have an 04 4.7 5SPD love your wheels and tires gonna end up getting something similar fersure. Keep it up!!
Thanks a lot!! And that’s sick, I’ve considered 5 speed swap (I swapped the 5.9 in) but I think I really like having it be auto, what do you think?? Is yours a quad cab?
Also yeah the tires and wheels have been awesome, I can’t wait to get them in some serious mud🤘🏻
@@Al.Venture Ya quad cab, and honestly the 5spd is fun but you can't beat the convenience of the auto man!! When I get my wheels I will post some pics to Reddit
@@darkmatter8649 Definetly! Maybe one day I’ll swap to Manuel 🤷🏻♂️ any idea what wheels you’re gonna get??
All these people spending money on expensive van conversions; this is all you really need and it came out looking dope af!
Thanks dude!! I’m so happy with it and already want to make a second version! It should be higher quality and cheaper too! ( compared to the $50 tent I destroyed😂)
love my 02 Dakota quad cab 4x4 if I didn't have a tri-flod tonneau on mine I'd be doing this setup too! awesome job man! 👍🇺🇲🍻🇨🇦
Got this truck back in high school and I’ve loved it! Those are sweet, you could probably get a soft topper or one of those bed tents though! And thanks a lot man! Where in Canada are you? Do you take it camping and stuff too?
@@Al.Venture live in Ontario about a hour from Detroit border. Just pick up the Dakota a year ago, had a 03 ram quad cab 4x4 5.7 before it, but started to fall apart. The Dakota is a 4.7 auto and loaded up with gear and a 14' x 5' landscape trailer with 2 quads on it, I was averaging 14mpg doing 125 kmh (70ish mph) on the highway. Haven't done any tent camping in a couple years.
@@paulgoulet4599 70 with a trailer? Sounds like for an old gal she gets down! How many miles/km on the clock?? And maybe just upgrading to a hard shell topper would do the trick, I’ve heard of people insulating them very well!
@@Al.Venture The ol' DakotaI has 198,000kms (123,000mph) on it. I bought it cheep cause I had to redo the head gaskets (but it still was able to drive it home from 1 hr away.) plus the heads were warped so I have a little extra compression now since i had to deck the heads. lol. Body's in great shape very little rust.
@@paulgoulet4599 oh can’t beat that! These dakotas are getting bought up nowadays too! At least in the states people have been buying them left and right, the motors are so simple too that buying one that needs a little work is always worth it
Nice job! I’ve been thinking of doing this too, I don’t think I could cut into a brand new tent. Luckily I have a couple of old tents in the garage.
Making me wait to trade my 03 Durango for a Dakota, nice work!
Thanks alot! So you’re keeping your Durango or getting a Dakota??
@@Al.Venture I have a lower mile Durango (137k) that's 2wd, I figured I might be able to trade mine for a higher mile 4x4 with the same quad cab design. I love the Durango but I'd like the bed for home projects.
@@jv6miata yeah man they’re the perfect truck! I’d post in some Facebook groups if you haven’t, some ppl might be down. Are you apart of the fb groups??
I’m buying one of these trucks soon and I already have so many ideas 😂 I’ll definitely try this out
Dude that’s awesome to hear thanks alott! These trucks are great! Be sure to join a group on Facebook and ask what to look for/check when buying one of these!
I can always help you out as well with some things to avoid/check
@@Al.Venture thank you so much man, I’ll reach out if needed
Definitely dude! What’s your insta?
@@Al.Venture tony_is_bored13 👍
Sweet dude I’ll add you! Hopefully I’m gonna have another video up today or if not tomorrow!
Hey my man awesome build, could you put a link to where you got that tonneau cover? I cant find one like it amywhere
Incase you were wondering I hit like 👍and subscribe because of the tin snips…Why I really don’t know 👍😁👍
That’s bad ass great job
Thanks man! I’ve been having alot of fun working on the truck and getting these videos out for y’all🤘🏻 Still lots and lots to come! do you have a Dakota too??
This is Soo dope!!! Love it!
Thanks a lot man!! This setup has been awesome! Definitely lighter weight than any other solution. Are you going to the meet April 24th??
Hi did u have issues with velcroe sticking to tent material ive cleaned everything with alcohol
How dry is that going to be in the rain?
How do you install hard top. I have a fiberglass hard top and idk how to fully install it
Is there a part 2?
Where can i get that bed rug??
Awsome job! I have a 95 dakota 4x4 project and also live in fl are you close to citrus county by chance?...keep up the good work!
Oh sweet, I love the first gens, what do you have done to it?? And I live in the more central Florida area, about an hour and a half away. And thanks alot!!
Is there more videos for the build?
Plenty more coming! I’ve actually been working on V2 of this pop up tent, I’ve been experimenting with a different fabric and plan to use the original as a template.
@@Al.Venture I ment thr truck build... im not a big fan of bed campers for the tent for me personally I would leave the bed open for things I can put in the back. If I were to put a tent like shelter on my vehicle, I would get the one that goes on top of the cab
Could you show a closeup if how the tonneau cover hinges? I have one but it's one solid piece
Hey! What exactly do you wanna see and what are you in question of??
I want to do something similar with my Power Wagon.
Hey Brother. Just watched your wheel and tire install video, going backwards sorry. Wondering what lift set up you’ve got to accommodate the tires?
Hey thanks man! No worries haha you don’t need to watch them in order, I just appreciate the support🤘🏻
I have the torsion lift with I think 3”ish cast iron blocks, I tried the aluminum ones but with just basic street driving I actually damaged them and hadn’t trust it since, I also tucked the wheel well liner to clear the bigger tires
Really all that’s available except body lift. Did you know you can do a hockey puck body lift without new hardware? And bumpers adjust enough to close gap pretty good so if the trimming is to extreme I might give that a go. Good luck on your new channel. Include mods and stuff along the way with the adventures and you’ll grow quick.
Yeah I’ve heard of people doing pick lifts but I didn’t know our bumpers had enough adjustment to close the gap, very cool! And thanks! Yeah I plan on uploading all my adventures and installs on here! I actually just uploaded a new episode of a separate series I have on my channel! Check it out and let me know what you think!
Why is this guy filming at night? Because he works his ass off during the day, is my guess. I knew i wasn't the only one who had this idea. Thanks! I definitely plan to do this, and I'll tag you in the video as well as give you the credit for your work.
love given
Love acknowledged
Ya 99 single cab with the v6
Sweet dude! Anything done to it?? I checked your channel to see if you had any videos on it
Lol first comment
Aye! Welcome back! Do you have a Dakota too??
Loud music is quite annoying kinda like commercials
Why does he pronounce tonneau like that lol