Super Simple Truck Camping Setup With AC
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- How To Sleep Cool While Summer Camping.
If You Are Like Me, You Don't Sleep Very Well In The Heat.
In This Video I Walk You Through My Simple Summertime Truck Camping Setup And Show You How You Can Get Great, COOL Sleep Even in The Hottest Time Of The Year.
I Do Not Have Pull Out Drawers Under My Bed Or Anything Like That, Just A Couple Of Old Camper Mattresses, A Sleeping Bag, Flashlight etc...
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Awesome...I love it! I like that big door - it is easier to get through compared to the little door on mine. Looks like the panel fits good and has less play than my set up. Good to have a simple set up that still lets you use the truck to haul things. Good job on the video and thanks for the shout out!
Thank you again for the idea. That ua-cam.com/video/n5dXjRhkkxQ/v-deo.html trail ride looks like a lot of fun. Keep em coming. I Tried a stealth camping/fishing video this weekend, the camping went fine but I didn't shoot much footage bc I was going to have the fishing trip and needed the card space. Not a bite all day with live worms, crickets and minnows.
@@wisdomandthewoods7422 Man those fish just weren't gonna bite. I have those days fishing too but still nice getting out there. I'll be checking for any new videos you post. Thanks!
Nice setup
Thank you bud. I got a van setup I’m working on on my channel too if you are interested. It’s going to be SWEET. Thanks for watching.
Awesome setup… definitely gonna try and rig up something similar
Thank you, let us know how it goes.
Good job! Looks like you've got it figured out!
Thank you Tim, of course it can always be improved when necessary or just convenient. Thank you for watching.
Nice i like it. Keep things simple
Good job.wish I had something like that for my truck. Lol
Thanks 👍
Nice
Thank you! Thanks for the support.
Nice setup!!
Thank you for watching John.
Excellent design and presentation thank you
Thank you Gene, this was one of the first of the few videos I have made. I was VERY nervous. Thanks for the compliments.
That’s a cool idea.
🤣🤣 Pun appreciated .
Man that's a great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥🇺🇸
Thank you Real Talk, thanks for watching.
Good one!
Thank you Murph! I appreciate that.
Great job on that truck bed! Love that wooden wall for A/C and access in and out. Great video! Do you have a trailer to tow your UTV? I would like to see that setup. This is what I want to do. I want to build the truck bed and tow a trailer with a UTV and kayak. Thanks again
Thank you Tom, I did have a trailer (6.5'x12') to haul the SXS behind but I rarely take the Ranger off of our property and I have a 7'x20' equipment trailer and a 7'x14' dump trailer if I really need to get it somewhere. It was a hard decision to let it go but I wanted to put the money towards the dump trailer. Thanks for supporting the channel.
Like it!
Hey Jack, Thank you brother. Thanks for watching.
I did the same thing but had a strange issue. Have you ever felt terrible after sleeping in there for a few hours? I put a 5000 BTU on my truck using a very similar method. My wife and I were sleeping in there at the lake, plugged into the camp site's electric, so no exhaust or generator. About 3 hours in, I got a horrible headache. So bad, that I had to pack up and leave at 1am. My headache was so bad I could barely get home successfully, it was easily the worst I've ever had. My wife felt mostly fine so we assume it was a fluke. We went out again, this time we were much farther from home so going home wasn't an option. About 2 hours in, we both started getting headaches. We tried opening the windows a little to see if it we werent getting enough fresh air. We opened the windows more and it seemed to make us feel better. But, the hot humid Texas air made it feel freezing inside while the compressor was running and when it turned off, we were miserable from the muggy weather lol. I'm baffled by this issue. I was really excited about this set up since we have jet skis and love to camp at the lake but don't want to sweat to death when its 85 at night lol. Any ideas?
It could be that the air in your shell isn't circulating properly. It could also be circulating stale air, chemicals, or other allergens from a ventilation system that hasn't been cleaned out properly.
The noise the air conditioner is producing may be sending out a frequency you are unable to handle. And if you like it really cold, the intense temperature extremes can trigger a migraine. Only other thing I can think of is maybe the A/C exhaust isn't venting properly and is recirculating into the shell. I personally think a unit of this size for such a small space is way overkill. Don't experiment too much with it; it could cost you your life!
I haven’t had that issue. I do tend to crack the back glass entry of the camper though. Have you added any new carpet or glued anything in your truck bed?
@@georgiaboy6426 it’s still a fairly new camper and it does have carpet on inside. But I have slept in there many nights with no AC in the cooler months and had no headaches. But, the windows were usually always open. I actually contacted Arctic King about it but they weren’t much help. The really odd thing is, I placed that unit in a 10x12 room to cool it while I was working in there. I didn’t think much of it but I almost immediately started getting a headache. It may have been sinus related, I felt it behind my eyes and forehead. Truly bizarre. I didn’t say anything to my wife and asked her to come look at something in there. She barely got in the door way and said “wtf i feel like I can’t breathe in here.” I’m fully willing to admit how completely insane this sounds lol. We’re not finicky people. I do pest control and am around chemicals and odors with zero issues. I don’t get migraines. I’m not high maintenance. I’m just baffled. I think I’ve decided to get rid of the AC unit. It’s been used a whole 3 times now. I did consider the noise frequency thing that @richard F. Stripe mentioned above. Maybe it was made for some Russian assassination and was delivered to the wrong address haha.
@@ChrisCXK That is definitely strange, especially that it also happened in the larger space and almost instantly for the wife. I believe I would try a different AC unit too. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope to be adding new content soon. Please consider subscribing to see what I come up with. Be safe.
@@ChrisCXK Hi there! I’ve had a double lung transplant and a bit familiar with lung issues. Do you know of a pulse/ox or oximeter. It’s the device they place on your finger to check your oxygen level. You can purchase them on-line at CVS etc. Maybe take one with you and check your oxygen levels. Almost sounds like you’re hypoxic. Being hypoxic will gave you a whopper headache. Just a thought. Happy New Year!
Cool setup bro
Thank you Jesse!
Great Job
Thank you Craig!
Thank you for sharing this information. I have a truck and have ordered a camper shell. This information is very helpful.
I'm glad you found this video to be helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoy your new truck shell, I'd love to see your setup when you get it how you want it.
Seems like it would be hard on ur knees crawling on that door.it needs sum kinda padding
If crawling in and out on your knees a piece of foam flooring (Harbor Freight) makes a huge difference. Scooting in and out on your rear end is easier on the knees altogether. Thank you for watching and I truly appreciate your comment.
@@wisdomandthewoods7422 well for me its kinda hard i was in a car wreck.so i need padding ill check out the foam.thanks amigo
Nice job.
Thank you Mitch.
Thankyou for the info
Absolutely Chuck, Thank you for watching and commenting.
Personally, I don't get it. It's over complicated. Why not just put a fan in the window between your cab and your sleeping area? Turn on the air on high and just idle your truck. You won't hurt anything and it'll be much quieter.
Thanks for the comment. I don’t see why that wouldn’t work either. That 7.3 diesel engine is not quiet though. I personally knew a man, his wife and an infant who died in their vehicle from carbon monoxide poisoning in while sleeping with the engine running.
I am more comfortable with the generator being far away from my sleeping area.
Thanks again for your feedback.
Nice video. How much gas does Predators generator use powering AC all night?
I’m not sure precisely but it runs all night.
What gauge extension cable you running just wondering? Awesome set up btw!
Thank you Peter. That cord was a standard outdoor extension cord. I want to say 12-2. I never had a problem with it getting too hot but I upgraded to a 10-2 just to be extra safe. Ounce of prevention. Thanks for watching. That truck has been in the shop for two months now, I'm about to have to experiment with another style of summer camping. I hope you'll come back and check it out.
And that way the graboids take the generator before they get the truck 🤣
Bahahaha, the generator has 2 purposes: [1] run my AC. [2] when my AC shuts off tactical offense/defense practice... If they could find a way to keep the AC running while they took the truck I may not even notice. Thanks for the laugh and for watching r Bailey.
What some people feel they need to enjoy their time outdoors and the crap they bring along....amazes me!
A good night of sleep is key for me, no doubt. Thank you for watching.
Are you in the NJ pines?
Hey Beor,
No , this was in Georgia.
Thanks for watching.
Cool setup, and I’m sure for the cold you just switch it up and put a heater. I was gonna do this but generators are all loud and people at campsites would get mad and urban camping folks would complain. Lol i think ik the guy ur talkin bout, hes the same feller who put a shower in his shell lol
YotaGang, yep a ceramic space heater if I have the generator, I also have an older Coleman catalytic propane heater (pre Mr. Heater generation) and a Candlier switched over to burn oil. I have to admit that I'm jealous of the trips Keith Gee goes on. I'm sure he works hard, but he counters that by playing hard and often. Thank you for watching. I am a Yota lover as well by the way, our 1998 4runner has over 460K on it and we still drive it when we go out of state.
Nice set up
Thanks Wayne, I'll be glad when I can use it more.
What a great , simple and effective setup ..
Onward and Upward is the Watchword..
Thank you for watching Jeff.
Great set up,but might I suggest a quiet box for the generator, be that much more stealthy
Thanks Joseph, I agree 100%, I have a plastic tote with part of it cut out for breathing room that I sit over the generator in the rain. I have thought that a box lined on the inside with styrofoam board and the opening facing away from the truck may make a good bit of difference. Is something like that what you were thinking?