Yes, I have several videos posted showing different DIY projects on this camper shell. Please check out my channel and you may find some interesting content. Thank you!
I just wanted to thank you again for the wooden tailgate idea. I’ve used mine with my diesel heater several times. I have yet to use my ac/ generator setup camping but it works perfectly in my driveway lol. When it gets hot enough that I want ac at night I usually stay home. On day I will use it. Glad to see you putting out content again.
This is too funny/coincidental... I too have a pickup... and recently put a back wall on for an AC unit powered by an external generator... I too got a cap for my truck, which was given to me for free! I stopped the vid and wrote this note at the part where you said you have a pull behind RV! I laughed as I too have a pull behind, (35 ft Keystone). And while I enjoy the simplicity of going up any mountain trail I want without the RV, after I'm set up, and inside the truck, I ask myself what's wrong with me roughing it like this when I have the RV??? At least I'm not the only guy with issues! 🤣 Keep up the great vids! -Mike
LOL! Sounds like we have some things in common. The truck shell has about everything the pull behind camper does on a much smaller scale. Hard walls, Soft bed, Heat, AC, Stove, Microwave, Coffee maker, DVD, Toilet, Storage, etc, Thanks!
Where in this world have You been? Glad to see You back on the Air again. Keith I may have mentioned this a couple of years ago, about double wrapping Your Hamburger in Tinfoil and cooking it over the grill. Letting the Hamburger cook in it's own juices is Fantastic !!!
I started playing in a band again and it's taking up more time than I expected. I have cooked hamburger in tin foil before and you are right it is great hobo meatloaf! Thanks!👍
@@missouritraveler6401 Classic Rock and Roll. Is there any other kind? 😆 I play bass guitar in the band most every week. It's kinda putting a cramp in my outdoor hiking and camping life 😁
Sir, I have an f250 with highrise shell. I intend to train up my son and I to efficiently and effectively camp, travel out of it. We have so much to learn. We are up the road in Virginia. Would you entertain us maybe linking up with you a time or two to get some hands on training? We are simple, pleasant and are just desperate to learn this lifestyle asap. My grandad, used to say,"boy surround yourself with good people and good things will happen." This is the spirit in which I make this request. I am 40 and my son is 9, and we are troopers, itchin to learn. Thx
I don't mind meeting you sometime. Keep in mind that I mainly do this truck shell living on the weekends. I have not been camping as much this year due to my week ends are taken up with another hobby/activity. I will reach out to you when I plan my next camping adventure north of here. Your grandad sounds like a wise man. Thank you!
Very nice, I’ve been trying to find a high top shell for months. It’s not easy to find, not for my 68 inch long bed 😔, I’m not giving up. Wish you built that for my truck, that back panel is Awsome.
An amazing set up! Love the camper top on truck! I’d buy one if they still sold them ! you have everything you need and more ! Such a good thought out camper ! Loved the awning , have never seen cords like that I’d have loved those too ! Wishing you many happy years of camping!
Hey, I was just thinking about you couple days ago and Bam video of yours popped up. I was enjoyable watching your content. Thanks for the video Keith. Hope all is well with you.
😎👀😵💫💭 I was going to skip over this video, I see so many home built camper set ups ' honestly sometimes I just want to go to sleep ! Then I thought what the hell, And to my surprise ' I am impressed " 😮 you really thought this out and made great use of the space' What I liked best was you used what you had 🧐 and kept the cost down. Good job ! And nice Build.👌👍👍👋✌
LOL ! You are right, I reused a lot of items laying around to get the job done. This entire camper shell build was very inexpensive. Thanks for checking it out! 👍
neat!! really great set up. love that awning. where did you get those guide line tighteners? that was the coolest gadgets yet. you have a class t set up(self contained truck rv) that was inspirational to say the least. beautiful spot too.
Hey Keith, Nice overview of your setup. I've been watching your videos for a year or so now. One thing I saw brief shot of your bed frame using 80/20 - I'd like to see how that is setup and how you made it. That would be a good one to film (didn't see that in the list). I want to do something like that, as it's light weight and could allow it to be removed easy for storage when wanting to use the trucks full bed when not camping. Keep up the good work filming! Appreciate the shows!
Hey thanks Doug. I have considered making a video of how to put together an 80/20 lightweight bed frame. The material is a little pricey compared to wood as you know. I just happened to have all the scrap pieces left over from jobs at the shop. A big reason I used 80/20 is so I can easily remove it and use my truck bed for hauling things around just like you said. I will try to put together a video. Thank you for the idea!
Hello Keith! Love all the windows in your truck shell! We are looking forward to doing a lot of boondocking... Love the spot you found! Like how you did your tarp... Great job on your camper (love the air cond. window)! Love the loft too! Very nice tiny home! 💙Terry and Terri
Great video, Keith! Enjoy the channel. I love those little pulley tension systems on the red guy wires. Any idea where I could get those? Looking forward to more adventures!
Good to see you back, Keith. I like the improvements you made inside the camper - that loft storage is great. The shelves are handy, too. For a short bed box, you sure have a lot packed in there! I have some ideas for extra storage in mine but I’m going to use it more first and see what I need and where I need it so I can custom build to size. I know what you mean about the insulation but there’s not a lot of space to spare for inch thick pink board. I managed to get some in my back wall and door when I replaced the tailgate and lift gate but everywhere else is similar to yours and/or carpeting. Those ratchet guy lines look handy - where’d you pick those up? Thanks for the upload - look forward to the next one. 👍🏻
Thanks for the link - I found the equivalent on the Canadian Amazon. Looks to be the same item under a different name - same photos used, even. I’ll try and put a video tour together of mine, once my voice returns. Had a bad cold/flu thing over a month ago and all cleared up apart from a bad throat that is hanging on - keep having to repeat myself my voice is still so rough sounding. I got out for a one nighter at the weekend, which was good - just feeling rough myself took the edge off it but still glad I went. Have a new rescue dog and I’m trying to get him used to the noises of camping trips so he doesn’t bark at every little thing in the night!
What a bunch of nice diy ideas. Does the angle iron cut into your topper tho when you lay it across it? I was thinking I might use closet pole wrapped with pipe insulation for my topper. Thx!
Thank you! Microwave is Insignia .9 cu ft 900 watt. Generator is a Honda 2000 watt. Check out this video a little over halfway through...ua-cam.com/video/pafghVo6sx0/v-deo.html
If I have already asked you this before, please forgive. What do you do about your side windows when it rains? Not a problem now when it's cool, but in warm weather it would be nice to leave the windows open for ventilation. It gets so stuffy inside when I have to close up to keep things dry. Kent
I usually have that tarp covering the back of the truck shell so I can open the back window if needed and drape mosquito netting across. I also have a screen in that back tailgate panel where the air conditioner would normally sit. Thanks!
@@geenote Eh... That's not really what I"m looking for. I have a tarp, but what a pain. If you do a search you can find those plastic things to put over your roll down windows so you can crack them an inch or so and not have rain coming into the cab of your truck - very common. That's what I'm looking for, but for the side sliding windows on a truck cap. Can't find anyone using something like this that might know where to buy them, or I haven't hit the right key words to find them. I just want a bit of ventilation from my windows when it's raining. I"m already almost too tall for the local car wash without increasing height by putting in some roof top fan system. Kent
@@wastelandwarrior9738 I have those on the windows of my truck cab, but I've not found any that would keep the rain out on the side windows of my topper. The only thing I've found that helps is a tarp that covers the entire back of my truck/topper. Kelty makes one that works fairly well, but it would be nice to just cover the windows instead of everything.
Do you have a video on the build? Is your shell fiberglass?
Yes, I have several videos posted showing different DIY projects on this camper shell. Please check out my channel and you may find some interesting content. Thank you!
Please ! More truck shell camping , this was a fantastic video
Will do! My favorite style camping these days. Thanks!
The truck loft , genius idea man!
Best use of otherwise wasted space. Thanks!
Scene is gorgeous leaf colors
I agree!
I just wanted to thank you again for the wooden tailgate idea. I’ve used mine with my diesel heater several times. I have yet to use my ac/ generator setup camping but it works perfectly in my driveway lol. When it gets hot enough that I want ac at night I usually stay home. On day I will use it. Glad to see you putting out content again.
That's good news! It's great to hear that worked out for you. It's an easy truck shell camper project that takes it to another level. Thanks!
Hello from Manitoba, Canada.
Love your show. Some great ideas..
👍...
Awesome! Thank you!
This is too funny/coincidental... I too have a pickup... and recently put a back wall on for an AC unit powered by an external generator... I too got a cap for my truck, which was given to me for free! I stopped the vid and wrote this note at the part where you said you have a pull behind RV! I laughed as I too have a pull behind, (35 ft Keystone). And while I enjoy the simplicity of going up any mountain trail I want without the RV, after I'm set up, and inside the truck, I ask myself what's wrong with me roughing it like this when I have the RV??? At least I'm not the only guy with issues! 🤣 Keep up the great vids! -Mike
LOL! Sounds like we have some things in common. The truck shell has about everything the pull behind camper does on a much smaller scale. Hard walls, Soft bed, Heat, AC, Stove, Microwave, Coffee maker, DVD, Toilet, Storage, etc, Thanks!
Where in this world have You been? Glad to see You back on the Air again. Keith I may have mentioned this a couple of years ago, about double wrapping Your Hamburger in Tinfoil and cooking it over the grill. Letting the Hamburger cook in it's own juices is Fantastic !!!
I started playing in a band again and it's taking up more time than I expected. I have cooked hamburger in tin foil before and you are right it is great hobo meatloaf! Thanks!👍
@@geenote What instrument do You play? What kind of music? Sounds like a great pastime !!!
@@missouritraveler6401 Classic Rock and Roll. Is there any other kind? 😆 I play bass guitar in the band most every week. It's kinda putting a cramp in my outdoor hiking and camping life 😁
Sir, I have an f250 with highrise shell. I intend to train up my son and I to efficiently and effectively camp, travel out of it. We have so much to learn. We are up the road in Virginia. Would you entertain us maybe linking up with you a time or two to get some hands on training? We are simple, pleasant and are just desperate to learn this lifestyle asap. My grandad, used to say,"boy surround yourself with good people and good things will happen." This is the spirit in which I make this request. I am 40 and my son is 9, and we are troopers, itchin to learn. Thx
I don't mind meeting you sometime. Keep in mind that I mainly do this truck shell living on the weekends. I have not been camping as much this year due to my week ends are taken up with another hobby/activity. I will reach out to you when I plan my next camping adventure north of here. Your grandad sounds like a wise man. Thank you!
Very nice, I’ve been trying to find a high top shell for months. It’s not easy to find, not for my 68 inch long bed 😔, I’m not giving up. Wish you built that for my truck, that back panel is Awsome.
It is an easy build. I have a DIY video showing how I built the loft. Thanks!
Love your build ... Fast and doable, cheap too . Just go love your tail gate door you made ..
That's the plan! Thanks!
Great content. Really enjoyed it. Definitely subscribing.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the tour! Great campsite right on the stream!
Water was low but still very nice and free! Thank you for watching.
I just got a Silverado, and a canopy. Thank you for all the great ideas,
Works out good for me. Good luck and thanks!
An amazing set up! Love the camper top on truck! I’d buy one if they still sold them !
you have everything you need and more ! Such a good thought out camper ! Loved the awning , have never seen cords like that I’d have loved those too ! Wishing you many happy years of camping!
An oldie but goodie! The shell was headed to the dump before I got a hold of it. Thanks!
Love your set up. Makes me want a truck shell
I have enjoyed it more than I ever imagined! Thanks!
Looks good. Stay safe.
Thank you, I will. 👍
great job with the build and video. Thanks!
Thanks Scott!
Love all the custom work. Awesome.
Thanks a bunch!👍
Hey, I was just thinking about you couple days ago and Bam video of yours popped up. I was enjoyable watching your content. Thanks for the video Keith. Hope all is well with you.
All good here! I started playing in a band again and got busier than expected. Good to hear from you hope you're doing well.
@@geenote nice ya I’m all good buddy 😎👍👍🇨🇦
😎👀😵💫💭 I was going to skip over this video, I see so many home built camper set ups ' honestly sometimes I just want to go to sleep ! Then I thought what the hell, And to my surprise ' I am impressed " 😮 you really thought this out and made great use of the space' What I liked best was you used what you had 🧐 and kept the cost down. Good job ! And nice Build.👌👍👍👋✌
LOL ! You are right, I reused a lot of items laying around to get the job done. This entire camper shell build was very inexpensive. Thanks for checking it out! 👍
Great setup!
Thank you! 👍
Thx love your videos Have used a lot of your ideas gonna try brown mountain soon I think
That area is really nice. You will probably love it! Thanks!
neat!! really great set up. love that awning. where did you get those guide line tighteners? that was the coolest gadgets yet. you have a class t set up(self contained truck rv) that was inspirational to say the least. beautiful spot too.
Thanks! 1/8" ratchet rope gadgets are on Amazon.
Free Standing Canopy Build: ua-cam.com/video/n940PLHGbB8/v-deo.html
What do you call those things that you are using on your canopy that when you pull on the rope... it tightens? Where can I buy them?
Search 1/4" ratchet rope on Amazon.
Nicely done.
Thank you! Cheers!
Glad to see you back out in the woods Keith! Really enjoy your videos and have used many of your ideas on my camp setup.
It is always good to be out exploring in the woods. Thank you so much!
Hey Keith, Nice overview of your setup. I've been watching your videos for a year or so now. One thing I saw brief shot of your bed frame using 80/20 - I'd like to see how that is setup and how you made it. That would be a good one to film (didn't see that in the list). I want to do something like that, as it's light weight and could allow it to be removed easy for storage when wanting to use the trucks full bed when not camping. Keep up the good work filming! Appreciate the shows!
Hey thanks Doug. I have considered making a video of how to put together an 80/20 lightweight bed frame. The material is a little pricey compared to wood as you know. I just happened to have all the scrap pieces left over from jobs at the shop. A big reason I used 80/20 is so I can easily remove it and use my truck bed for hauling things around just like you said. I will try to put together a video. Thank you for the idea!
Hello Keith! Love all the windows in your truck shell! We are looking forward to doing a lot of boondocking... Love the spot you found! Like how you did your tarp... Great job on your camper (love the air cond. window)! Love the loft too! Very nice tiny home! 💙Terry and Terri
Hello! The shell is pretty unique and has worked out better than expected. Thanks to you both and I will check out your videos!
@@geenote Thanks so much - we appreciate that!! ;-)
Rustic but awesome ❤
Exactly! Thanks.
Great video, Keith! Enjoy the channel. I love those little pulley tension systems on the red guy wires. Any idea where I could get those? Looking forward to more adventures!
Search on Amazon for "1/8 inch Adjustable Heavy Duty Rope Hanger" . Thanks!
Good to see you back, Keith. I like the improvements you made inside the camper - that loft storage is great. The shelves are handy, too. For a short bed box, you sure have a lot packed in there! I have some ideas for extra storage in mine but I’m going to use it more first and see what I need and where I need it so I can custom build to size. I know what you mean about the insulation but there’s not a lot of space to spare for inch thick pink board. I managed to get some in my back wall and door when I replaced the tailgate and lift gate but everywhere else is similar to yours and/or carpeting. Those ratchet guy lines look handy - where’d you pick those up? Thanks for the upload - look forward to the next one. 👍🏻
I would love to see your setup. The ratchet rope hanger is available on Amazon. Thanks! a.co/d/fmdefhF
Thanks for the link - I found the equivalent on the Canadian Amazon. Looks to be the same item under a different name - same photos used, even. I’ll try and put a video tour together of mine, once my voice returns. Had a bad cold/flu thing over a month ago and all cleared up apart from a bad throat that is hanging on - keep having to repeat myself my voice is still so rough sounding. I got out for a one nighter at the weekend, which was good - just feeling rough myself took the edge off it but still glad I went. Have a new rescue dog and I’m trying to get him used to the noises of camping trips so he doesn’t bark at every little thing in the night!
Rescue dogs are the best. Hope you get well soon. Thanks!
What a bunch of nice diy ideas. Does the angle iron cut into your topper tho when you lay it across it? I was thinking I might use closet pole wrapped with pipe insulation for my topper. Thx!
The angle is made of lightweight aluminum that I found laying around. It doesn't damage the shell. Your idea might work - It's worth a try. Thanks!
I had a topper like that it was made by leer it was the Excalibur model.
The name of this topper is an unusual one and they are not in business anymore. I have seen similar out there maybe a Leer?
Leer is a very well known company for building camper shells like that
Yes. I see quite a few out there! 👍
what is the size of the microwave, the brand and what type of generator do you use to power that? nice build.
Thank you! Microwave is Insignia .9 cu ft 900 watt. Generator is a Honda 2000 watt. Check out this video a little over halfway through...ua-cam.com/video/pafghVo6sx0/v-deo.html
Was this on brown mountain ohv trail
Yes
If I have already asked you this before, please forgive. What do you do about your side windows when it rains? Not a problem now when it's cool, but in warm weather it would be nice to leave the windows open for ventilation. It gets so stuffy inside when I have to close up to keep things dry.
Kent
I usually have that tarp covering the back of the truck shell so I can open the back window if needed and drape mosquito netting across. I also have a screen in that back tailgate panel where the air conditioner would normally sit. Thanks!
@@geenote Eh... That's not really what I"m looking for. I have a tarp, but what a pain. If you do a search you can find those plastic things to put over your roll down windows so you can crack them an inch or so and not have rain coming into the cab of your truck - very common. That's what I'm looking for, but for the side sliding windows on a truck cap. Can't find anyone using something like this that might know where to buy them, or I haven't hit the right key words to find them. I just want a bit of ventilation from my windows when it's raining. I"m already almost too tall for the local car wash without increasing height by putting in some roof top fan system.
Kent
That is a great idea. I might try to fabricate something. Thanks!
@@designsbykentwhat your looking for is called window rain guards
@@wastelandwarrior9738 I have those on the windows of my truck cab, but I've not found any that would keep the rain out on the side windows of my topper. The only thing I've found that helps is a tarp that covers the entire back of my truck/topper. Kelty makes one that works fairly well, but it would be nice to just cover the windows instead of everything.
12:19 BUUUUSCHHHH
LOL ! 😂 Exactly! 🍺
Brown mountain HOV
yes sir!
Great set up for camping 🏕️🥾
I think so too. It works out great for me. Thank you!
I SEE YOU ARE AT WILSON CREEK ALSO, I JUST WATCHED THE SAME TRUCK IN ANOTHER VIDEO WITH A YOUNG GUY, YOUR SON? WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
Nope, it's me.
I went with a tall cap with barn doors and now this video is really making me miss the potential functionality of a tailgate!!!!!! Argh!!!
Tall cap is the way to go!
No carbon monoxide detector
I have a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector inside above the back hatch.
@geenote Maybe you should say that next time in your videos so somebody don't kill themselves.. Lots of stupid people on youtube
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i'm insulted at the miniscule amount of fat content in that ground beef patty sir
I typically don't lean towards the lean ground beef....🍔
is your truck 4 wheel drive?
Yes it is. Z71 4 wheel drive Chevy Silverado.