Two reasons that keep me from this solution; big grizzly/brown bears, and extended snow camping in winter. Regarding the former, I could see just keeping the top down and sleeping on the bench in bear country, but for extended periods it would get old. As for the latter, the heater might be able to keep up with the insulated package and adding more insulation to the bed and camper walls, but also, probably best to go with a hard shell for extended ski area camping.
@@colbybrady2187 yeah there’s only so much you can do about wildlife, but if that bear wants to get in somewhere, a hard side might not even stop it hahaha. As for winter, this thing stays toasty with the heater and I have extra insulation to put around the top to keep the heat in. Going to be doing a few months of winter camping this season for snowboarding out of it
The sides flaring out I don’t think are the big factor with drag but the overhang where your bed is definitely drags. Before I did my build out and added a bit more weight, I was around 15-16mpg, now with all the weight I’ve added after that I get around 13-14mpg
@@connography_ Yeah I getting like 12-13mpg but what really dig into it was the tires. Needed for the off road like it's built for the woods and not the highways .
@@nickknack5884 yeah im running - 2.5 inch lift with 33s. I’ll deal with the less mpg for more capability. If you haven’t gotten the OTT tune I highly recommend it
@@connography_ I need to figure out how to get that tune. I can definitely use more torque power in the low and mid ranges, plus better throttle response are all wins that i have noticed.
I was genuinely surprised when I saw this video didn't have like 3.2 million views, quality video mate!
Great video...hope you keep posting more videos...love the camping site.
6:22 hahaha the ceiling phone mount… first I’m like huh that’s pretty low tech but I suppose it works… then it falls one second later 😂
It actually works pretty well 😂 had to make it fall for comedic effect
Great tour and ideas! Looking to get the same setup in the next few months.
Honored to be the 100th like on this informative and entertaining romp.
Two reasons that keep me from this solution; big grizzly/brown bears, and extended snow camping in winter. Regarding the former, I could see just keeping the top down and sleeping on the bench in bear country, but for extended periods it would get old. As for the latter, the heater might be able to keep up with the insulated package and adding more insulation to the bed and camper walls, but also, probably best to go with a hard shell for extended ski area camping.
@@colbybrady2187 yeah there’s only so much you can do about wildlife, but if that bear wants to get in somewhere, a hard side might not even stop it hahaha. As for winter, this thing stays toasty with the heater and I have extra insulation to put around the top to keep the heat in. Going to be doing a few months of winter camping this season for snowboarding out of it
@@connography_, sweet, post some winter vids on the topic, and have fun man!
That looks like a 5kw diesel heater. They're good for about 14,000 BTU. It won't have a problem keeping up. It's a small space.
@@Ry-lx2kl it’s a trauma propane heater but it’ll definitely keep it toasty!
Can you provide a link to that awning? That looks amazing but I can't find it online
Make it an affiliate link (:
Glad that light bar came together. I thought you may leave it in Crested Butte😮
Insanely talented and handsome
Do you have to upgrade the suspension in any way to carry the additional weight on the Tacoma.
With just the camper bare bones you don’t, but with all your gear and a buildout like I did you’ll want to. It just rides better anyway
wish the sides that flair out do you notice much drop in MPG, what is your avg MPG?
The sides flaring out I don’t think are the big factor with drag but the overhang where your bed is definitely drags.
Before I did my build out and added a bit more weight, I was around 15-16mpg, now with all the weight I’ve added after that I get around 13-14mpg
@@connography_ Yeah I getting like 12-13mpg but what really dig into it was the tires. Needed for the off road like it's built for the woods and not the highways .
@@nickknack5884 yeah im running - 2.5 inch lift with 33s. I’ll deal with the less mpg for more capability. If you haven’t gotten the OTT tune I highly recommend it
@@connography_ I need to figure out how to get that tune. I can definitely use more torque power in the low and mid ranges, plus better throttle response are all wins that i have noticed.
Cute!
How much is your build, $18k? Soo steep!
@@stacky512a about 22k with all the accessories and whatnot
@@connography_yikes!
Yeah but it only weighs 400 pounds so off roading and getting decent gas mileage is still doable
@@MohsKnowsi took note of that! Pretty awesome
@@MohsKnowsyeah with my buildout and gear though I’m looking at probably 700ish lbs
This is a friggin kool lilttle camper
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