A Tour of my Renovated Truck Camper (that I Live in)
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2021
- Here's an informal tour of my renovated truck camper setup that I've been living in as of lately. Expect an updated, more formal version once all the last touches have been implemented!
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I'd love to see a "What I spend on a week on the road" to understand the true cost of living on the road, and what you do to save / spend?
It could very well be coming up!
There’s so many videos like this
@@JonathanYentch yes please do it
@@JonathanYentch Do you watch airstream of DFW,because in that channel the "Fantastic Fan" is called
this is the best idea, i've been so curious about that
As a full time rv'er, an overlander and an RV sales & Technician specialist I cannot express how dangerous it is with you not having the proper Torq lift tie down system! I can name numerous friends and customers of mine with stories of when their ratchets break! The problem is they tend to be on there so long you forget about them. Its always SAFETY FIRST! Please check around your local area for a set of them. Heck, even look for used ones! Just get away from those straps! You can even have a welder build you some for $200.00 Would hate to see your next video one of your rolling over because of being top heavy. Be safe bro.
Yea Johnathon please be safe!!
Insurance nightmare
i agree.... but his steering might give out first...
Tacomas are reliable . NOT HD. Big difference .
agree. those straps can actually be too tight and damage the structure of the camper. that's up until they tear and blow apart.
Repent , Jesus Christ is coming back
Repent..
This beginning music makes me think I’m about to watch a movie from the 80’s. 🤘
I was skeptical about this fella, but he won me over with his self awareness on the "slapping things" peice. He's not falsely cheesy. He's just himself and exudes a likable genuine personality. Nice little review without the fluff.
Be careful
These are desperate times.
Dude, please take Milo’s advice ASAP . This is serious stuff, just do it.
As a content creator myself I can't help but think "this man doesn't get enough recognition for his work" .. HOW are you taking drone shots of driving your van, just filming by yourself?! .. for real, the cinematographic work is next level.
Most drones have a 'follow' or 'track' feature that uses GPS to follow the remote. One thing to note however is that if the signal gets loss the drone can have a bad time. Lose it's location and keep going (hit the vehicle) or get lost. So it's more ideal to have someone keep track of the remote while it's happening, but in good service areas you can usually get away with it.
@@c.s.5027 wow, that's crazy! I'd absolutely freak out if I'd lose an expensive tool of my filming equipment to a freeway lol
Thank you for educating me! :)
@@antoniakenzie You're welcome! There are a lot that are fantastic and built for the solo - videographer so look around and I'm sure you can get something that works for you. Just be mindful of local laws and how high you go as some do go high enough to cause issues with law enforcement both federal and local.
Watch Foresty Forest....
@@c.s.5027 well I'm not a UA-camr, so I won't need a drone for content but I still really appreciate you taking time out of your day to educate me, it's been really interesting ... tbh you made me think about getting a small, not so pricey drone for vacation videos!
Needing a toilet in an RV and not having one just seems so anti enjoyable. You can have a 3 gallon Home Depot orange bucket with a lid in your RV. Put a 4 gallon bag from Walmart in it and use cat litter in it, close up your bag and snap the lid on till you stop where you can throw any trash away. Research ‘ waterless RV toilets’. Your videos are so fun to watch. Thanks for taking us along. 👋👋😊
Cat litter in a bucket, never thought of that, brilliant idea for those that don’t have a proper loo.
Toilet isn't the problem....no shower is the problem.. bet 99% of women agree with me
Is rather go with a cassette toilet tbh. I live off grid and use a composting toilet, and it can get messy at times.
@@denisephillips9269 gym memberships offer complimentary showers. Even then, sometimes you gotta take a sponge bath
Good job! If you want a fan for your roof vent, no need to cut up your ceiling. Just remove the beauty ring, drill a hole in the wood frame closest to your light (you will tap in to the light for power) push a clothes hanger wire through the hole and under the insulation to the light, tape your new wires from the light to the clothes hanger wire and pull back to the roof vent. Hope that helps if you want a fan.
Love how the vintage and modern vibes mesh in your crib.
The first video of Jon's was his first experiment in winter camping in a pick up topper, uninsulated. He's come a ways! My observation is that he is learning as he goes all the ins and outs of equipment and travel camping. He learns from his mistakes, a valuable character trait. I suspect in a year his new camper will be grade "A" and he will be quite knowledgeable and skilled!
Great quality content! This might be the way to go for me to be able to road trip without having to spend a lot on a vehicle! Thank you so much for the great ideas and products you used for your build!
I love the simplicity of your rig! I usually like newer looking stuff as far as rigs but there’s something about yours that got me. Love your humble personality too. Seems to keep it real :)
You are very neat and organized ,this allows you to feel like you have more space . Job well done !
Love it!!! It's definitely an upgrade from the last place. And you've already done some good adventures in her. Here's to many more!
I was going to do a conversion with my car...it got stolen. I'm happy to see you have your dream. You have organized well.
Love what you done with camper. You should put the CO Alarm further up, as carbon Monoxide is lighter than air and will float to the ceiling. With the current position you will suffocate before the alarm goes off. :)
Great video, Jonathan! Happy for you!
I believe Slumber Queen was made by an RV dealer here in BC and they got so big they split into two companies, Frasweway is the name of the RV dealer business and Adventurer is the RV manufacturing arm, they're made in Washington State now. So you've got a grandparent of a modern Adventurer camper
Adventurer campers are made in Yakima, Washington.
That is a gorgeous space you have. It really is well laid out and looks very comfortable. Certainly a surprising amount of room.
Dangerous rig, please take time to rectify. Much admiration for being on the road, but don't want to see you injured or someone else. Be Well
Great video…the intro music had me all warm and fuzzy feeling. You worked hard on this camper and now you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor!
Was literally just eyeing an ICECO fridge and dometic alternatives this week. And if you say ICECO is worth it, then that’s what I’m going with!
When you build out the drawer for the cooler, you could build a shelf above for extra storage.
You did an excellent job. Love that you have the essentials and not a lot of clutter!
Very nice, be safe, you did a really nice job. Always cool to see a retro unit restored to a nice living space.
You did a real nice job here, Jonathan. The only thing I might worry about is that curtain being so close to the stove. It just takes a quick second of being distracted by preparations for the curtain to catch and the flames to spread. Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher within reach. I've been enjoying your travel videos and am looking forward to seeing many more.
Great suggestions Rose🚚🌟
Keep your tires checked bi-weekly for proper air pressure, that's really important, or your tires will wear badly and it's very costly to replace all 4, plus it makes the mpg much worse. Happy Trails🚚🌟
I said the same thing on one of his other videos when he was cooking, the curtain was way too close to stove. I think his last video he moved the curtain over after reading the comments.
Agree fire hazard with stove so close to flammables. I'd use a propane camping stove outside..but maybe you have one and didn't mention it.
Bro! I got so pumped with the intro music! I felt like it was the start of an 80’s movie! Keep up beating the status quo!
You’re so adorable, love your positive attitude & your calm nature, great job! Good luck & safe travels 👍🏻💕🦋
This is really organized and more roomy than I would have thought
I had a 1998 Slumber Queen on a Ford Ranger fx4. Even though I was close to the max payload of the truck, it handled quite nicely! One thing I would be careful about is the part of the camper that goes over the cab of the truck. I once hit a bump on the road a little too hard and it actually dented the top of the roof. So I would maybe set your camper a little higher with a couple blanks on the bed of the truck, or have some sort of foam under the front of the camper to prevent this from happening?
I like the renovation and hope you have lots of good adventures with this rig!!
You can use the styrofoam panels for insulating around your fridge. It's easy and I'm pretty sure it would work for you. Love your videos.
I enjoy your channel and Tessa adds to the program . She is so real ,cute and spontaneous. Good video on camper rehab. Thnx.
That camper doesn't seem small at all. Love what you've done with it!
Another awesome vid! Great simple, solid set-up. Wish you the best and keep it up man!
More important than GVWR is how much weight you're putting on each axle. So long as you're loading properly and not putting too much at the rear(for both the tires and suspension) you'll usually be safe within reason. I knew you were over the GVWR when I saw it....
I envy your setup! I've camped bare bones style using a camper top for years. Great space you have there , young man.
Awesome videos! We found this one first and making our way through all of them. Stay safe and keep doing what you're doing.
Love the 80's music man! I see what you're doing with it!
Man, that is so cool. I wouldn't mind having something that n be free n travel where ever n whenever I wanted to know. Have fun n be very safe !!! Don't pick up any strangers no matter how nice they seem. Please !!
Great intro music 👍👍One man, one camper on an epic adventure. Looks like the slumber queen got a couple battle scars on the outside. 😂 Great setup.
You really inspire me to invest in an rv. Maybe even a fixer upper. Great video. Thx for sharing. 🙂
Bro that into got me hooked immediately! Definitely earned a sub
Great video Jon - do a video on the Jackery and show how long things run - like a box fan would be cool etc thanks
Fantastic Job! On the camper renovation, and the video. Thank You!
Thanks for sharing your rig with us Jonathon! It's pretty lit
Jonathan, you have accomplished a most complete retrofit for your camper. and, it looks so neat and orderly!
Would be cool if you had two of those fridge coolers and stacked them on top of each other with individual pull out drawers for easy storage and access. One could be fridge and other freezer.
You're a great videographer :) You really understand what's important to capture in content :)
So tidy and organised, didn't expect that. Loved your bright personality. Great
Video!
Rig looks great! The algorithm from Bob Wells channel led me here.. You are doing what most people dream about while sitting in a 9 to 5 cube… Keep on keeping on….. Every day wasted is a day that is lost….
Lol.. Using another youtubers catch phrase!
@@sharongypsydove6080 the sentence you just said has been said by many before as well. People are very rarely original knowledge is never original when you're learning it from someone, so what's your point ??
That’s seriously cute! Oh, and I like how you pronounce the word “curtain”.🤣
it's definitely a cur-tain for cer-tain
It really looks good. Those redwoods are awesome! Happy trails!😊
Loving the 80’s themed anthem at the beginning of this video 😉 #imaproductofthe80s Great Restoration Jonathan! 😬👍🏼
The intro gives hotrod vibes
That intro, maaaan!
That movie sucks🤢
@@kaidenkannady7021 your opinion is trash
I NEED TO GO TO MY QUIET PLACE
You never settle for second best, Your'e a winner!!
It would be great if you could talk about how the camper compares to your previous setup, the truck cap. Pros vs cons.
I love the retro outside and then modern inside. Very nice.
Love the kitchen countertop. You did a great job with that. Cheers! ~M
Really wicked build! And yea, living full time in a vehicle, can't say the straight line from the sink out is super awesome. Especially with leave no trace, or heck, just being considerate, it's worth looking into creative ideas on how to have some sort of catch for your grey water and dispose of it properly
It’s just water and dirt for the most part and as long as you use natural and environmentally friendly soaps you’ll have little to no impact
It looks great man! Be careful out there.
Very nice job! I like your remake. I've got an '08 4x4 Tacoma. Didnt realize there are campers that fit. Enjoy using it.
Oh my god dude, that is HUGE on the inside! That is absolutely awesome! Love it.
Keep a regular eye on the welds for your tie downs. The reason most frame modifications are bolted on instead of welded is because welding can alter the temper of the frame rail, significantly reducing it's rigidity.
That would be true if it was a hardened steel. Truck frames are usually made from a mild steel, 4120 or 4130. You can weld to them without too many issues, just don't drill holes in them.
That's really nice, good job! I'd need a bathroom though
Bucket with Luggable Loo top would work in his weight limited circumstances.
A big fan of your channel. Love the camper set up and the vibe. More power to you👌👍⛟
Yes finally you addressed the hitch step or maybe a folding step since you said you have back problems
WOW! I love the inside so much. I did not expect that vibe while looking at the outside. I'd live in that!
I had a camper something like that. For the gray water, I just had it drain into a collapsible gallon water bag. For one person, I didn't have to empty it too often. No porta-potty? That's something I couldn't live without.
Craig. He could just get a Lugable Loo at Wal Mart or sporting goods. It's a 5 gal painters bucket with potty seat. Or you can just buy the seat part at Wal Mart if you already have bucket. Plastic bag filled with kitty litter or wood shavings inside bag.
I love the fact that you also keep you pee bottle where all your random cables are kept. Same here my dude hahaha everytime people look in my van and go to open the cupboard door to it and ask "what's in here?" and I have to quickly stop them that its just where the cables pass through hahaha
Just some advice, being that you are over your gvwr your insurance is null and void you won't be covered in the event of an accident. Maybe consider getting a half ton truck and keep the camper because that's a nice camper.
Your intros are, 'totally awesome'...nod to the 80's ✔
I still am surprised at how much room you have in your truck camper. For someone flying solo, it's more than adequate.
Looks great inside, never would have thought that from the outside. Keep it up!
Folding table on the wall next to the couch to get work done and have a coffee
Or smaller "couch" since it's only him in the camper. Space from couch and closet could make s small but useful shower
What is your avagerage cost of living a month? And do you have a job or just youtoube? Love the house on wheels!
Thanks for the tour. I'm about to put on my Adventure Hat and hit the road. My camper has a bathroom, so it's all good. Take care.
Great tour! Love your space. Glad to see another nomad without a bathroom like me lolll
You had me laughing at several points in the video but I really cracked up when you got to the bedroom and said "This is where the magic happens..." You're a talented guy. As others have said, replace those ratchet straps with a proper hold down system. UV light from the sun will destroy those straps all too soon.
There’s not enough room in there for magic to happen. 😄
Never clicked on a video so fast. Love your stuff. My wife amd I went full time on May 1st of this year, almost a month in, amd couldn’t see myself ever going back.
wow !!! the interior was waaaaay more sick than i expected !!!
How have I not found your channel till today? Love the content man! I’m rigging up a old Cummins to start travelling around BC!
See yah around!
I know everyonev is harping on you about those straps, but I've got another thing, that carbon monoxide alarm being not on the ceiling might not make it super effective.
CO doesn't rise or fall. It actually mixes evenly with the available space. Having it in the open and not occluded is the best option. His placement should be just fine.
@@ryan-uu9lj You got it.
I think I would panic without a bathroom. I think eventually you're probably going to need one.
Depends on what type of living he's doing. There are rec centres in many towns, coffee shops, libraries and other public buildings, hotel lobbies, free bathrooms were everywhere before covid. Where I live there is an excellent system of rec centres with pools, hot tubs, steam rooms. Starting your day with a soak and a shower is a great thing
I drink so much water, a camper without a toilet would definitely not work for me, especially in the middle of the night 😆
Only humans panic over such a simple thing.
@@pizdit that's basically what makes us human, isn't it? :)
@@biglifejake637 No, those are insecurities. I've been homeless for almost 5 years now with a abandoned RV that is gutted completely. It's 120 degrees in the summer here and no bathroom or electricity. It comes down to how much of a baby you want to be. Growth doesn't come from comfort. Go outside. Bury it. Done explaining life to children in adult bodies.
Loving these tours!
I have a jacket like that, a 70’s wrangler jacket mines denim/denim color. Great jacket, truck home and video 🤙🏻
The music in the beginning. 🔥 love how the camper turned out!
Diggin the 80s intro tunes
Best era of music!
I have an old Okanagan camper and a Dodge truck. Our campers are really similar in layout! My sleeping area is a little bigger then yours and I have a dinette. Mostly it is the same. In the area between the camper wall and the truck wall I keep outdoor carpet, tarps and rope. I actually do not have anything keeping it in place, it fills the space enough and I have been driving that way for a few years. For my steps I use a step ladder that I bought at Peavy. I keep it just inside the door and just bring it down to use it. I also keep it open for quick use. I looked all over for steps and ladders and it was really my only option.
Johnathan you did anfantastic job on the camper. Happy trails to you.
Your curtains is see through esp at night i would put some kind of cover in the window to have privacy esp when the lights on... in my opinion
I let the ads play on your videos and read the comments in the mean time. Love your work. You deserve all your coins.
i had a chuckle at your first shot in the video, i've been there a bunch, i knew it right away.
One of my biggest regrets is not researching the dinette layout. A couch (or something like this) is one thing I REALLY want. I just wanna plop down sometimes and my only real option for stretching out is to get in bed and like you said, every speck of dirt or mud will at some point end up in the bed if you aren't constantly cleaning. Happy and safe travels!! 🙂✌️✌️
I couldn’t care about the tour... that intro track had me hooked.
it's a great tune
Love how it turned out, As far as the grey water, just put a bucket outside. Curious thought, are you preparing for your " later years"? ;)
Great your of your slumber queen. Enjoy your simple life and have fun. Take care and be safe out there.
Just watched your first video now this one. You’ve come a long way since that first night. Living the life! Now you need a snowboard and an Epic Pass.
I would want a bathroom in the camper.
Yep. I would want a toilet and shower in my camper.
Same here!
Absolutely. Must be a girl thing 😉
@@denisephillips9269 I agree!
@@denisephillips9269 I'm a guy and I'd need one. There are campers with them but they they usually won't fit on a 1/4-ton truck.
Ahhh mí casa es tu casa !!! Genial 👍👌
Great job and set up I like your flooring and the molding looks real clean. Someone in the comments mention the curtain by the stove yes please be careful about that,other then that love your camper,take care see you in the next one. 😎
thanks for the video, was very interesting to get familiar with your crib)) I'd recommend to purchase a 3-side splatter guard just to keep your curtains and the wall behind the stove clean and tidy . Also, a pan lid splatter screen will be helpful) looking forward a new video!
80's movie music for daaa Win !! - Cheers from chico, ca. (What are your thoughts on Sierra Nevada Beer? )