Parking Lots make Great Workshops | the Reality of Truck Campers
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- This week, I'm back in the truck camper! Although I'm confronted with one of the realities of truck camper ownership, it was still a fun little trip regardless. I AM itching to get back on the road for a long trip soon though, stay tuned!
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Actually Johnathan you need to tighten your tie downs a little snugger those things are way too loose for that much weight? The rubber mats are good idea also because you had a flat slick surface (the wood under the camper) so the rubber will help but even with your theory of being bad to tighten them down you need to give them a couple turns because when you pulled on them after reinstalling the camper I can tell you they are too loose. Just a suggestion from experience.👍❤️
I agree, they did look a little too easy to pull down to me. If the tie downs are Fast Guns they should have little rubber o-rings on the threads that are used as tension indicators. Position them flush with the turnbuckle body before attaching them. Once tied down, the rings should end up 1/4 inch lower. This is the ideal amount of tension (about 300 lbs) to keep the camper secure without causing excess wear and tear.
Here’s a thumbs up for returning your shopping cart at Home Depot.
That's just the reality of truck camping. So happy you caught that. It could have been way different. Seems like a good solution. Beautiful conifers.! Huge! I think I going to try out your menu this week. It looked so good. Loved seeing you out doing what you love and thanks taking me along. I look forward to seeing your vlogs every Sunday. !
I'm relieved that this video does not, in fact, have any sledgehammers in it. ;) I'm learning so much about truck campers from your channel alone. They seem fun but there's so much to be aware of, at the same time. Great to see you cooking again, as usual.
Yeah water damage can be hard to come to terms with ...
I'm trying to get my mate to sell the tent trailer he won't do the repairs needed but it get water damage every time it rains typical male species.... Lol let it rot ....
I am glad you didn't get salty at the end of the video! Lol
Anybody could learn to cook like a stud by watching you -- clean and simple.
I could live in that thing 365 days a year - no matter how 🔥 hot or cold 🥶 it got - and NEVER feel as though I needed to be in anything bigger. THAT'S HOW MUCH - I dig the thing😊!
You scared us with the “I made a few updates to the camper” 😅
Your comment about grease in the holding tank is quite smart really..... There are companies that charge people lots of money to clean out their holding tanks from all the grease build up... I prefer cooking outside using portable stoves because of all the grease that can occur from cooking meals.... I also have (2) kitty litter pans that I use for dish washing... I can use the sinks inside my motorhome or use hot water and the kitty litter boxes outside.... I can dispose of the dirty water at the campground and not use the holding tanks at all....
Oh that chicken wasn’t done. I saw raw spots. The recipe does look delicious.
It's amazing how much new hardware or a lick of paint can improve the look of things be it an RV or a home!
And some contact paper
Horse stall mats are the preferred padding under a slide in bed style camper.
Two things; First, I think the new lighting makes your interior look pleasant. Second, pink salt. Get rid of that bitter white salt. You can get more than enough iodine in your iceberg lettuce. Thank you Jonathan. We enjoyed this.😊
Hey Johnathan way to go om getting the camper fixed on your truck with the mat and the meal was great
Also you can add a rachet strap crossing in the front in truck bed from side to side
Camper looks awesome. Great color/pattern choice.
As I have said many times, congrats on so many camera set ups, I know you're editing in your head, before the shot, great job.
I find myself spotting truck campers more on the highways now. I usually shout out, "Hey look it's Jonathan Yench!" But, I have yet to see you! lol Love your videos! (And, whenever I hear a dog barking nonstop I'm reminded of you.)
Food looks great and the interior of the camper and lighting make it look vintage and more of a old school home feel to it. Love your content so keep doing what your doing Brotha. 👍💯🙏
Glad you got your camper to stop sliding, that could’ve been a nightmare! Once again, living vicariously through your PNW adventures until I can make it out that way. Haha Another good video man, cheers
Good to see you back on the road. Have not watched you in a while.Glad you have a new rig to drive.... looks like you got out of that taco and into a real truck 350... 😆.
Everything looks great...camper and truck ....let's see some adventure.... catch and cook.... 😆
You popping out the top harkens back to the good old slumber queen days😊
Hope you’re doing well buddy haven’t seen you in a while missing your videos.
Seems like your new camper and truck set up are working out well for you + I enjoy your adventures.
I don’t know what you paid for this camper but honestly it’s probably worth it for that automatic lifter. You never would have been able to do that with any of your old campers that quickly and easily!
Im no expert and actually just got my 1st Truck Camper but it looks to me like your hold downs are almost pulling straight down. If they were on more of an angle pulling your camper forward it would hold into position better. At least getting the front ones to pull towards the front should make a big improvement.
I'm glad you did not start ripping it apart. It's just sliding around. Get some good tie downs. 2 pull to front. 2 pull to the back.
Chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream 😊
I loved it...glad you figured out how to stop your camper from sliding . 😊
I'm always amazed at how stunningly beautiful it is in your area. Your dinner looked delicious. Glad you were able to find an inexpensive fix to the sliding issue. As always, take care and God bless.
Should probably still tighten tie downs a bit if moving that much. Get a mesh grease screen, helps a bit when frying. And 😂 the outtake too funny that's what you get for lieing about people asking about the salt container. Have a good week bud 💕🤙
4:50 holy smokes yeah they're a bit too loose. I'd go by local rv shop and have them show you proper tightness
Couscous originally came from North Africa but in the U.S. it has become an annoying hipster food 😅
What a fun video! Very informative and the food looked amazing! Your camper looks so cozy no weird lighting on my end anyway! Ty you 🏔️🏕️⛰️
You fast gun tie downs should be a bit tighter, just my opinion as I have mine much tighter than that. Thanks for the videos.
So good to see you out and about. That arid region of Oregon was soooo gorgeous. Beautiful really. I loved the lake and just that feeling of just exploring something different. The history of the dam was interesting. I am happy you made the decision to turn around and paddle back before night fell. Great adventure. I would say this was a great success! See you next time.💯✌️😊
Love the cooking segments.
Liked the new cabinet hardware. Look very zen-like 👍 and also the new lighting tone is cozy too. Nice *home 🏡* vibe.
Nice work. I just had my camper off the bed today and was thinking about that too. I have a rubber bed liner then some 2x4’s and 2 sheets of 3/4” wood screwed together. So far it works.. been this way for a few months now. I was thinking it could be nice to make some kind of slide out drawer underneath…Home Depot parking lots make great workshops and auto part store parking lots making a nice shop to work on the truck. Always nice to find that shade tho. Also I’m jealous of those electric jacks.
Thanks for always inspiring me to work towards getting to camp with a similar set up.
❤
Watching on my TV, had to come open on my phone to comment. The lighting change in the camper looks great to me. I might be a little old school but it reminds me of the light given off from an old Coleman lantern, minus the “flicker”, I love it! Keep it! Just one Canadians opinion!
Those back tie downs should be angled towards the front and in towards the truck more and should be the tighter ones to keep the camper from swaying and shifting and the front tie downs should be firm enough to hold it in place.
All of the plumbers I have run into in my life that wore suspenders wore them to lose. I could still see the plumbers crack.
I enjoy your videos and I love your cooking. I think the only additions I would do is the colored lights you've done before in your campers, and I like the warmer white lights, they're less harsh.
You also have a lot of blank wall to the left of the stove that would be great for spices, cooking utensils, or maybe even hanging pots, and that would be kind of cool.
😊 But other than that, you have a really nice camper, and not much has to be done to it.
Another great adventure - just not the adventure you were planning on. Guess that keeps things interesting! Glad you found a fix for the sliding. The rubber mats are a good idea. Any concern with moisture building up between the camper, the mats and the wood base? Over time, that might be an issue.
I'm glad, too, that you didn't let the sliding issue sidetrack you from getting out in the woods. Probably my favorite moment was when you first get up and pop out the roof hatch. That view was amazing!
Gotta say, loved the dish you cooked up. Made me wonder, where do you get your recipes? I'm definitely going to try that one!
Last, but not least - loved the outtake at the end with your salt container. That was fun and I'm glad you included it. It is good that you can laugh in the midst of a frustrating moment. Here's to more adventures!
That dish you made looks delish, going to have to make it sometime and believe it or not, couscous is a form of pasta.
Thank you for all you do, happy Sunday to you
Jonathon, keep a spray bottle of vinegar and water in your camper for spraying your dishes, pans,trays and bench. You can sometimes get away without washing in water at all. The vinegar lifts grease and and kills most germs 😊
You should let your audience know what's going on with your channel. 2.5+ weeks without a peep. Hope you're OK.
Yeah. No updates. Weird.
Yeah almost a month now. What's up?
Love your new cabinet hardware ! It looks terrific.
You need to carry a good Silky saw and a shovel. Have you ever thought about getting a drone, and do a little drone recon?
A couple of suggestions. Add some Foca Laundry Detergent to your grey water tank. It contains enzymes and help break down food and grease particles. Also, get a lighter designed for BBQs with a longer neck to avoid scorching your hand while lighting your stove.
I will try out this chicken and grain… looks great!
Oh how I wish I was out there cooking..playing in the water and just enjoying the outdoors before having a good nights sleep!
You cook well.
You drive well.
Home Depot allow you to park anywhere in the country. But I believe they won’t let you to stay overnight.
Cool adventure! 😊
Definitely tighten the tie downs. They should be tight enough that your camper isn't sliding.thats what they are designed for 😊
Angry Orchard is great. Not sure what you are talking about. Especially mixed with Fireball Whiskey.
❤I Love that area of the country no matter where u go it's beautiful ❤️ thanks for sharing with us.❤
I put some dishwasher detergent in my grey tank so while driving, the agitation helps keep things clean.
You might need a thicker, more cushiony mat. In 3.5 years of off roading a heavy camper, I have had to fix broken aluminum framing on the bottom of the camper twice. Not an easy fix because you risk your holding tanks falling out the bottom. A thick heavy mat that evenly distributes the camper weight in the truck bed seems to be the fix.
You make great stories and videos. And the editing is superlative. Thanks for sharing your adventures and advertising fiasco.
🙋🏽♀️J~Mann great to see you 👍🏽and as always great video and food 😋😋☕️😋Soooooo beautiful outside ✌🏽
Awesome as always Jonathan. Glad you were able to fix the camper while you were still in the parking lot. 😊
Your dinner looked scrumptious as always. Lol, actually I've never seen anything that you cook look bad ever.
All the food you cook looks delicious.
Nature is so beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures and for all the hard work and time you put into your videos. They are truly top-notch.
KEEP ADVENTURING
GOD BLESS YOU
🤗HUGS🤗
I can't wait to make that recipe. Love your clever recipes. I also use paper towel to clean out food and grease from anything going into my sink. Happy your camper is fixed. Beautiful hike, so green and so inviting. Still laughing at your blooper. 🤣
Hope everything ok with u an everyone Dude!
Love your recipes. I can watch your videos again but would you consider listing some of them? Thanks!
You always camp in the most amazing gravel parking lots.
As you look at the video with ur truck driving down the gravel road in between the trees you can see ur truck and ur camper move against each other instead of with each other. Again, tighten them up another turn or too. Trust me, I sell and install these at my shop.
Go to North 40 and get a stall mat. Installing a rubber mat is part of Truck Camping 101 and setting up your rig correctly from the beginning, LoL!!
I like your music today. It like a cross between Napoleon Dynamite and Garden State. 😂
I like the warm colored lights myself. I'm going to switch out the natural colored lights in my camper to warm.
The end bit is hilarious :)
Another great vid! Stay safe.
🇺🇸👍🏻☕️. 😬. 🍜 Your silver hardware reminds me of the Contemporary look, a clean look. Modern. Your chicken dish looks perfect. 🥂
I've been truck camping for many many years now - I have a Lance Squire on my SRW F250HD with a Powerstroke Diesel. To me, it looks like you have a few things going on. 1) Your camper looks too high, and 2) Your front tie downs aren't angled forward far enough to provide the necessary force to hold the camper up against the front of the bed or the block you may have in between the front of the bed and the camper. Try using a 1/2" or a 1" 'horse stall mat' from Tractor Supply Company. Many many truck camper folks I know use one. That and the more acute angle of the front tie down keeps my camper planted no matter what! If you need a pic of what I'm talking about I'll email you a pic of my front tie down
Good call on the rubber mats. Have one under my camper.
you are 100% right about wiping down your dishes with a paper towel.
Couscous is great, it is the most basic form of pasta. Requires only minutes to cook.
chef jon did it again. delicious tasty dish. 🥣🥗
Dude I love watching you cook man … you seem to enjoy cooking a lot my friend
I just loved the satisfied look on your face after trying a bite of your chicken. So cool !
Oh by the way you can win them all ! Just try harder !
Yeah, the truck does ride smoother without swaying, with those rubber mats from Home Depot!!👍They took all of the good camping spots before you arrived🏕🏞( ..probably knew that you were coming)-no fair!!😮😞😏Love the cool music though, as you were looking for a spot!😎🎶The chicken couscous dinner looked so amazing, even cooked indoors!🍗🍋🧅🧄🌽🍅🍪🍪Thanks for sharing/Take care!☕
Johnathan you got this brother
Hi Jonathan-I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos for a while now. Appreciate the chill vibe, beautiful scenery and outdoor activities, but the kicker is your cooking. Mouth watering-so much so that my fiancé and I decided to try out your marinade. Wow-delicious! It’s got a hint of sweet & sour but not overpowering. We concentrated on the chicken this time and used boxed long grain wild rice (I know, I know 🤭) but the flavor of the marinade compensated. We decided that we will make this again, going all in with the couscous, tomatoes and corn. Looking forward to more adventures and recipes. 🙂
You should look up who Marion Barry is. I live in Maryland and work in DC. He use to be the Mayor of DC. He had a very interesting time in office. I can’t think of any elected official that had a more turbulent time in office.
I love the video Johnathan. beautiful views on your hike. Take care
Honestly I’d stop by an RV dealership/repair shop and have them inspect your tie downs. That thing should not slide at all with or without rubber mats.
You definitely want that thing secure as tight as you can get it!
“Knock on wood” proceeds to knock on noggin instead on the new wooden blocks 😂
Have you ever thought about writing a cookbook?
Craft hard cider is popular in MI.
San Diego has a handful of really good Craft Cider Breweries 🥂
I do love the salt container!
Hi Jonathan I have an idea for you to think on !!! Your tie down clamps have two extra ones to go from the rear top bracket to the front bottom bracket on a diagonal as that will stop the movement?
Dude always seems to be “in a pickle” 🙄
Feel your pain with needing to adjust your camper on the road. I've had mine ('20 Northern Lite) shift in the bed twice in the past year, and it can be a real pain to fix it out in the wild.
hope all is well.
I'll have to try that marionberry cider next time I'm in Portland. Love marionberry. Your dinner looks good. Mt. Hood is a great area to camp. I like to go down to Government Camp area.
Camper tie down locations should always be considered.. they need to be connected at an angle not straight up and down. They should optimally be in between the truck mounts but outside the mounts is ok too.. again not directly up and down
Definitely going to make that chicken with the couscous. Looks great.
We are heading to Crescent Bar on Saturday! Love PNW summers!
The thing i'm reminded of constantly as i watch your videos is that you clearly follow Zombieland Rule 32: Enjoy the little things
Ride on, Sir