I literally spend all my time watching truck camper builds and I promise this is by farrrr the nicest, cleanest, and thought out builds I’ve ever seen. Great work!👍
Thank you for choosing me like this because there is your channel in the videos listed on my UA-cam. In difficult times like these days, your channel is steadily growing, so that your dreams come true and share the joy. Work even harder and be strong. Fighting! A UA-camr will always have to work hard to be loved by his subscribers. I think in my own way that each and every work in the channel that I do in my life on UA-cam is to be loved a little more by the subscribers who support me. I am so happy that you enjoyed it. Oh, I really like it.
I am buying a Tundra and want to outfit it to camp in until I get a trailer (probably when I retire). Your set up is really inspiring and well done. I came across your video almost a year later so I'm sure you have your new window coverings done, but I thought I would mention for my current SUV, I used a heavy tin foil to form a perfect window template to cut reflectix and then used black felt on one side and a designer fleece pattern on the other. I used spray adhesive and it worked well. I did have to let them sit outside for a few days to make sure the smell dissipated, and it did. After cutting the material, I tested them along the way to make sure the fit was snug. They stay in place all by themselves (the felt and fleece tuck them into the grove of the window edge/frame). They provide insulation and complete block out.
Thanks. I think you will enjoy the tundra. I hear that they are eliminating the V8 next year... so if you are looking for that... might want 2020 or older. It's a super comfortable and capable truck... it can feel a little big on the trails and in the woods so keep that in mind.
Very impressive setup. From the single battery solar setup to the T track being used overhead and along the bed. I really like that inconspicuous solar panel. I'd love a setup like this. Thanks for sharing!
Cool Build. I had a 2016 Tundra TRD Pro, and a 2012 Trails Team FJ. Now I have at 2017 4R TRD Pro that I'm building up lol. I like how you setup that relay for the off road cam using the garage door opener.
I just put an ARE on my 2017 F250 Lariet with an 8’ bed. All I can say is wow. I like what you have done with your rig. I want the deck, but will have to wait for $$$ to get it. You have done great work. I’m inspired to do more with mine. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, that’s a bad ass set up and as a Toyota tundra, owner myself, I applaud you. But it’s all fun and games until those cheap seals on those side windows start leaking. They will if you spend any time in direct sunlight or in freezing temperatures.
Yes sir... got a 2016 PRO. love it and love seeing your build. Can tell you put thought into the truck. Didn’t just throw some cheap crap on there. 💨🌲❤️🐕
Pretty slick what you did there with the wifi transmitter! 👌🏽 I have the same camper shell for my FGT and super stoked to start my overland build! Definitely gonna have a lot more room then my 4th Gen 4Runner! Great vid, and sweet setup brother!
Interested in how you did the solar panel after I saw your video I decided that I will going to get a MX walkthrough door and use your setup I like the idea of power station and the fridge running off something other than the truck battery
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures Great! Happy to contribute. I watched this video and thought "I want all of that!". I'm in the market for a Tundra double cab to build out. Do you have the full power rear window on your CrewMax? How about the 38 gallon gas tank?
THANK YOU !!!!!!! Most of the electrical is over my head but I have a son in law that could do it for me. LOVE THE WATER TANK!!!! Room temperature shower, or add a kettle of boiling water to get it a little warmer. Could you put a heat pad on the water tank? what would it draw in power? or how long would it take to go from like 40% to 80%?
wish I had come upon you a few days earlier, You have done a lot of the thinking out process for me, I am kinda back to square one. Am doing a build out in an xterra.
@@j.patrickbewley5053 Thanks for the info sir..I also have Tundra TRD PRO and trying to decide between hard bed cover or Bed Cap. Also considering decked system too.
Hello my name is Ken, I built a similar truck cab camper and addressing your window covering, I have now made 2 sets of covers, so maybe you can learn from my mistakes. You will not need reflectix on your windows. If you use a good quality marine canvas with edging. Sunbrella is a good brand. Does not stretch. I see you have a carpet interior. Velcro works great. I found if you use 1 1/2 inch Velcro all the way around, it makes it much easier to position. This is where I made my mistake. I only used a few tabs of Velcro. Took to long to get a good grip to support the weight. If you use a grey color of canvas, you will not notice anything hanging in your windows from the outside. You would be able to see reflektix and if you sandwich, becomes heavier. Keep it light One layer of canvas stops air flow and condensation problems. By the way, I have an industrial sewing machine so I just stapled it all together then did the sewing. Hot glue works well too. Just keep your reveal clean. Any questions, ask. Have a good day.
Hey fat Wookie i would not be interested in sewing. Very time consuming. I have found that if you staple the canvas to a few tabs of Velcro, hang the material over the window and trace the outside dimension with a piece of chalk this gives a much better fit. Just remember to add about 2 1/2 inches to the outside dimension. Remember if you staple, make sure your staples are out of the way of stitching area. You should be able to find someone local. Not sure what part of the world you are in. Couldn’t make out your license plate. I’m in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA best Regards
The under truck camera is brilliant. My first thought was, why not a couple of lights underneath. Then you could travel rocks in poor light. But a couple of 'headlights' underneath would just flatten out the image in the camera. What if you positioned them to side light boulders near your front tires. Fiddle with the lights to get the maximum usable 3D images of the rocks upcoming. Good truck. I'd be interested in getting a Tundra or Tacoma, but that double cab is a real deal breaker for me. Sure a slightly extended cab would be great, but that's a lot of space that isn't in your front seat and it isn't in the back. Thanks
I am 6’ tall 200lbs and I want to do a similar sleeping bed in the back of my 07 Crewmax. Will my smaller wife 5’6 130 and I fit, or will the short leg room drive us crazy? I would use the water and fridge area for more bed space? I would do the water and fridge in the rear seat area? Would a flush roof canopy shell give us much less headroom when the drawers are built like yours? Would the lower headroom drive us crazy? I like the drawer and bed configuration, maybe shallower drawers with the flush roof shell? We have electric bikes to put in the rear seat area. I think I will remove the rear seat and rebuild the giant rear seat area for camping storage. We have two folding electric bikes that also need to go into the rear seat area! Love your gadgets and channel.
You might try lying in your bed diagonal as is and see. You’d fit solo I think but it might be thought for the both of you. My 110 lbs German Shepard sleeps in the back with me and he’s a bed hog. The walk in door gains you 3-4 inches of leg room. At 5’10”, I can JUST sit up in my shell. You’d loose 4-5 inches of headroom with a flush shell. I almost went that route. Pros are it would stay really warm in there in cold weather with the two of you and the low room. Cons, it will be tight and sleeping only. No where to sit up out of the rain. Hope this helps. Ping me back if you have more questions
Thanks for your quick reply. The extra inches of head AND legroom make me want to try your setup with the canopy. Just have to find a perfect used ARE for $500 in silver! Great channel. Thanks again.
Big Sexy Beast Adventures I have a Tundra with the same length bed and am 5’10” as well. Do you still have to sleep diagonally with the walk in shell or can you sleep straight. Rarely go solo and am looking for something that I can sleep straight in with the short bed.
Thank you. Congrats on the new rig. I am super happy with the Tundra. I’m a huge Toyota fan and like the Tundra way better than the TRP pro Tacoma I had before. Don’t you love the 5.7! I can believe it’s going away in 2021.
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures YES I DO . HAVE A SUPERCHARGED 4CYL 4X4 2014 REG .CAB I GOING TO BE SELLING . GOING FULL TIME ON THE ROAD SOON . THAT IS WHY I WENT WITHE THE PRO . HAVE A GREAT DAY .
Everyone always regrets those step up bars when off roading. Its crazy the amount of people. Just have the family jump in lol or get rick sliders that stick out a little
I suggest that you buy a Wiggy's sleeping bag if you want to be warm and dry. Made in the USA, no harmful chemicals either. They're not the cheapest in price, but they are the best in quality. As of April 12, 2020, since are specially priced. 🇺🇸
Do you care if I ask how long that bed is and how tall you are. I have a F150 with a 5'6" bed and I am 5'10" tall. I have trouble sleeping in the bed of my truck. Would love ideas and suggestions for a more comfortable sleep so I'm not bumping my head or able to straighten my legs. I also have a 70lbs border collie Thanks Rusty
Well some nice folks did a hit and run to me (a while back). Over 8K in damage. The truck was repaired perfectly, but I did not trust it so I replaced it. 2022 Silverado crew, 3.0 Duramax, 6'6" bed. Started over again. Leer truck height topper & Bedrug. Had to pick it up in Fl. No dealers here in Tn would order the 6'6" bed for me.
Sorry to hear that. I think If I do another truck camper build I would do a long bed. I even considered something like a F350 with an 8’ bed. You could build a whole house in the back of one of those.
I had a friend with an 8' bed. His happiest day was the day he got rid of it. With the crew cab and the trailer hitch, he always had to park it far away from the stores, etc... With the 1500 crew cab and the standard 6'6" bed I can comfortably park it and sleep in it (without sleeping sideways). The BedRug bed liner contours to the groves in the metal bed floor and you can sleep on a flat carpeted surface. We are Older and retired. Incase of emergency breakdown I keep 2 ECWSS (Extreme Cold Weather Sleep Systems) for the wife and I in the winter months. @@BigSexyBeastAdventures
Man Im just blown away with the simplicity of this build, at the same time so genius. Maybe Im just not small detail minded. I have a 17 Silverado Crew cab and have become uninterested in continuing past the bed platform I built for it. This has given me new excitement about finishing it out, I am curious where to find or how to build this endo Skeleton track system. That is the biggest thing for me, that and the solar setup. Thank you!
Big Sexy Beast Adventures I have not. But I going to now! Hooe you and your boys are really enjoying the trip. That Idaho river was everything! Thanks man.
With no tailgate: makes things rather tight inside. I’d go with tailgate and camper hinged glass flip up door. Also I would find some type of rubber tubing to put between cab and cap… put air in tube… allows you to use pass thru window when camping!!!! Otherwise : nice unit ( I was using a tube I bought at RV store 50 years ago. Worked fantastic then) 👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
How are you attaching things to the endo skeleton? Is it short bolts and washers? thanks! Love your videos. Hoping to build out the back of my Tundra soon.
With T-Bolts. Here is an amazon link to what I used. These: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CYV26WP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and these: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JN1DSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is great very minimal it also gets you to go outside more often I would assume good stuff. I’m assuming there is more room in the truck bed in a tundra vs a Tacoma?
Heating is easier than cooling... I used a candle lantern some. Use with care! As to cooling... head to higher elevation... but I also had a 12 volt fan
Thank for the comprehensive video. This is the set up I’m looking for. Do you have an opening for exchange of gasses for the candle lantern. I want to heat the back bed, but I’m looking for other options. Thanks!
Thanks for the pair of videos on your truck cap setup-you've given me several great ideas for my truck! ! I just found your channel today and then subscribed. I am strongly considering getting that same MX walk thru door canopy for my 2007 Dodge Bighorn. Have you looked at the AMP Research PowerSteps for your truck? We bought our truck new in 2007 with the two full length steps already installed by the dealer and they have been Fantastic! Not one single problem with them in 13 years and they work so nice for getting in and out. I haven't really done any serious off roading, so I'm not sure if that would be an issue or not? I just hope that I haven't jinxed myself but I'm taking a chance anyway-lol. Thanks again-I will be looking at more of your vid's soon-take care.
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures I can make that happen. Plan is for a remote forward facing light & camera broadcasting into the cab. Triggering the camera, and the wireless broadcast saves a lot of wiring. Truck is being worked on now, be about 2-3 weeks till I get it back.
I built up a shippable prototype unit. I'll try to locate it. Send me a shipping address to jpbewley@gmail.com and I'll send it out to you. I'll record a how to wiring video and send that to you as well
Do you have the Reflectx against the windows? If so, you have conduction with the cold glass conducting the cold to the Reflectx. To get a better "R" value using the Reflectx, spray glue speaker box material to the Reflectx and have your panels overlap the window frames. Then Velcro the speaker box material with the attached Reflectx to the topper material, leaving the material and the air space between the Reflectx and the glass. You will be amazed at the benefits of keeping the Reflectx off the glass.@@BigSexyBeastAdventures
Love the tall cap with the glass door and lift gate.
one of the cleanest simplest camper builds i've seen. great job.
Thank you! Tried to focus on less = more and be very deliberate in what items I picked for the build.
I literally spend all my time watching truck camper builds and I promise this is by farrrr the nicest, cleanest, and thought out builds I’ve ever seen. Great work!👍
Thank you!
Thank you for choosing me like this because there is your channel in the videos listed on my UA-cam. In difficult times like these days, your channel is steadily growing, so that your dreams come true and share the joy. Work even harder and be strong. Fighting! A UA-camr will always have to work hard to be loved by his subscribers. I think in my own way that each and every work in the channel that I do in my life on UA-cam is to be loved a little more by the subscribers who support me. I am so happy that you enjoyed it. Oh, I really like it.
Intelligent use of space and a great shell with that door. But a long bed is the only size that I think makes sense for this use.
Agreed. It drives me mad that Toyota doesn't make the Crewmax with at least a 6-foot bed!
@@ArbitraryLifestyle what are you thinking these days? We’re you disappointed with the re-design? There is 6.5 with CM now as you prob know
After months of research it is My favorite setup.
Thank you!
I like that pressurized water tank!
I am buying a Tundra and want to outfit it to camp in until I get a trailer (probably when I retire). Your set up is really inspiring and well done. I came across your video almost a year later so I'm sure you have your new window coverings done, but I thought I would mention for my current SUV, I used a heavy tin foil to form a perfect window template to cut reflectix and then used black felt on one side and a designer fleece pattern on the other. I used spray adhesive and it worked well. I did have to let them sit outside for a few days to make sure the smell dissipated, and it did. After cutting the material, I tested them along the way to make sure the fit was snug. They stay in place all by themselves (the felt and fleece tuck them into the grove of the window edge/frame). They provide insulation and complete block out.
Your truck's overall design & layout was the nail in the coffin for me as to getting a Tundra for my next vehicle, Very clean & organized.
Thanks. I think you will enjoy the tundra. I hear that they are eliminating the V8 next year... so if you are looking for that... might want 2020 or older. It's a super comfortable and capable truck... it can feel a little big on the trails and in the woods so keep that in mind.
Perfect video for 1.5x speed playback. Nice truck!
Short people get to have all the fun
I'm basically a forest gnome
The wireless relay system with the garage door buttons is such an amazing idea. I need more information on how to get this going for my tundra.
I’ll do a write up
Love the buffalo check curtains!❤
Best I,ve seen on the. Tube.
this is so awesome. I have a 2006 dodge 2500 megacab that I do nothing with. This definitely rings new hobby to me.
Thanks. Check out the Ram G56 video.
Very impressive setup. From the single battery solar setup to the T track being used overhead and along the bed. I really like that inconspicuous solar panel. I'd love a setup like this. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Could you do another solar break down and a review on how you like it or what you’d change?
Sure. I’ll put that in queue
I have a Tundra too, I've gone camping in mine also I love it, but my girl has a drinking problem. ;) Drive safe.
14 mpg?
yes about that
Very nice setup. Very sophisticated. Love it.
Thank you?
This has to be one of the most thought out and most fuctional truck camper videos I've seen yet. Awesome job!
Thank you!
This is exactly what I’m looking for. Thx a lot!
Cool Build. I had a 2016 Tundra TRD Pro, and a 2012 Trails Team FJ. Now I have at 2017 4R TRD Pro that I'm building up lol.
I like how you setup that relay for the off road cam using the garage door opener.
Thanks! Happy to share how I did the garage door opener relay....
WOW!! Nice build, creative and functional.
Thanks. It’s working pretty well.
Same with some of the comments. Love the setup! You certainly have an awesome configuration! Subscribed! Love the clean config.
Thanks for the sub!
I just put an ARE on my 2017 F250 Lariet with an 8’ bed. All I can say is wow. I like what you have done with your rig. I want the deck, but will have to wait for $$$ to get it. You have done great work. I’m inspired to do more with mine. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! Wow with an 8' bed you could build an entire house. That would be awesome.
Best setup !
Oh that engine sounds sweet!😊
Gotta love the 5.7
So sick man! I have a leer shell and a bed in my Tundra too but yours is dialed in.Great setup!
Thank you!
I’m pretty impressed with your set up looks good
Nice looking tundra. I have the same color on my tocama. Looks like my truck on steroids. Love what you did to your truck.
Thank you!
Nice set up. Good job
Very nice truck and engineering u put behind it 🤘✊🏼
Thanks 👍
I just purchased that same camper shell for my Dodge Ram 2500.
Very nice setup 👌
Thank you
Wow, just wow.
What a dream build!! Awesome job. I'll be working towards this build.
Thank you. Let me know how it progresses
Great video…
I really like your set up! Very nice!!
Thank you! It's working out really well. Still need to find a good option for trash storage when I'm out.
That has better water pressure than my house!😯
Yeah, that’s a bad ass set up and as a Toyota tundra, owner myself, I applaud you. But it’s all fun and games until those cheap seals on those side windows start leaking. They will if you spend any time in direct sunlight or in freezing temperatures.
Looks great nice and clear
Very sharp
Yes sir... got a 2016 PRO. love it and love seeing your build. Can tell you put thought into the truck. Didn’t just throw some cheap crap on there. 💨🌲❤️🐕
How many miles you got? I’m around 12k and hope to get 400k+ on this truck if they don’t outlaw gasoline!
Right now sitting at just over 18k. Something like 18,600. Garage queen for 4 years
Nice setup👍
Thanks
Absolutely brilliant. You're an inspiration, brother
Thank you so much 😀
Sweet setup love the camper shell ✌😁🛵
Pretty slick what you did there with the wifi transmitter! 👌🏽 I have the same camper shell for my FGT and super stoked to start my overland build! Definitely gonna have a lot more room then my 4th Gen 4Runner! Great vid, and sweet setup brother!
Interested in how you did the solar panel after I saw your video I decided that I will going to get a MX walkthrough door and use your setup I like the idea of power station and the fridge running off something other than the truck battery
I did a video called stealth solar setup. See if it answers your questions and. Ping me back
Have you considered getting shorter gas springs so that your camper door makes for a better awning?
That is a brilliant idea! I hadn't thought of that but you're totally right. I think it would totally work.
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures Great! Happy to contribute. I watched this video and thought "I want all of that!". I'm in the market for a Tundra double cab to build out. Do you have the full power rear window on your CrewMax? How about the 38 gallon gas tank?
Looking good JP!
Dude! Good vid.. I thought the camper shell set up was badass, but the rock camera set up is ingenious!
I would love one of those WiFi kits!! Good job on your build 🤩🤩
That's a awesome set up. Only thing I thought of was bed space for family children or wife. Just in case
I have a tear drop I tow when the fam comes with. It has a rooftop tent as well. There is a walk around video of it out on the channel.
wow! well done sir!
Thanks!
THANK YOU !!!!!!! Most of the electrical is over my head but I have a son in law that could do it for me. LOVE THE WATER TANK!!!! Room temperature shower, or add a kettle of boiling water to get it a little warmer. Could you put a heat pad on the water tank? what would it draw in power? or how long would it take to go from like 40% to 80%?
nice rig
Thanks!
wish I had come upon you a few days earlier, You have done a lot of the thinking out process for me, I am kinda back to square one. Am doing a build out in an xterra.
Xterra is a great platform! Ping me if you have any questions!
excellent job !
Amazing set up I might be attempting something similar after watching this
I really like my DECKED draws, great IDEA !
Do you get a squat from your drawers?
meaning... do you notice any suspension sag
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures Do you have to drill in the bed when installing "Decked" drawers?
Dale Phillips no, they just attach to existing points. I’m a no drill build so far
@@j.patrickbewley5053 Thanks for the info sir..I also have Tundra TRD PRO and trying to decide between hard bed cover or Bed Cap. Also considering decked system too.
Hello my name is Ken, I built a similar truck cab camper and addressing your window covering, I have now made 2 sets of covers, so maybe you can learn from my mistakes. You will not need reflectix on your windows. If you use a good quality marine canvas with edging. Sunbrella is a good brand. Does not stretch. I see you have a carpet interior. Velcro works great. I found if you use 1 1/2 inch Velcro all the way around, it makes it much easier to position. This is where I made my mistake. I only used a few tabs of Velcro. Took to long to get a good grip to support the weight. If you use a grey color of canvas, you will not notice anything hanging in your windows from the outside. You would be able to see reflektix and if you sandwich, becomes heavier. Keep it light One layer of canvas stops air flow and condensation problems. By the way, I have an industrial sewing machine so I just stapled it all together then did the sewing. Hot glue works well too. Just keep your reveal clean. Any questions, ask. Have a good day.
This is awesome advice. Thank you. You wouldn’t sell me a set of covers would you? I could send you measurements.
Hey fat Wookie i would not be interested in sewing. Very time consuming. I have found that if you staple the canvas to a few tabs of Velcro, hang the material over the window and trace the outside dimension with a piece of chalk this gives a much better fit. Just remember to add about 2 1/2 inches to the outside dimension. Remember if you staple, make sure your staples are out of the way of stitching area. You should be able to find someone local. Not sure what part of the world you are in. Couldn’t make out your license plate. I’m in Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA best Regards
The under truck camera is brilliant. My first thought was, why not a couple of lights underneath. Then you could travel rocks in poor light. But a couple of 'headlights' underneath would just flatten out the image in the camera. What if you positioned them to side light boulders near your front tires. Fiddle with the lights to get the maximum usable 3D images of the rocks upcoming.
Good truck. I'd be interested in getting a Tundra or Tacoma, but that double cab is a real deal breaker for me. Sure a slightly extended cab would be great, but that's a lot of space that isn't in your front seat and it isn't in the back. Thanks
I know...a crew cab with the 6 foot bed would be perfect! Come on Toyota!
wow thats an well built setup.. realy liked it.. waiting for more adventures..wth love from India🇮🇳
Where in India? I’ve been to Kullu, Manali, Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, and Hyderabad... love trekking around India!
Awesome setup ! 👍
Thanks!
So awesome!
Thank you! It’s been working out pretty well so far. I posted a video this week from a recent trip.
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures I have tundra as well. Love your set up!
@@mrwhon Which model do you have? I love the Tundra. I had a Tacoma first and the extra room is awesome in the Tundra.
Nice set up, that skid plate camera is cool! Good use of space n that cap looks good n works great 👍!
I am 6’ tall 200lbs and I want to do a similar sleeping bed in the back of my 07 Crewmax. Will my smaller wife 5’6 130 and I fit, or will the short leg room drive us crazy? I would use the water and fridge area for more bed space? I would do the water and fridge in the rear seat area? Would a flush roof canopy shell give us much less headroom when the drawers are built like yours? Would the lower headroom drive us crazy? I like the drawer and bed configuration, maybe shallower drawers with the flush roof shell? We have electric bikes to put in the rear seat area. I think I will remove the rear seat and rebuild the giant rear seat area for camping storage. We have two folding electric bikes that also need to go into the rear seat area! Love your gadgets and channel.
You might try lying in your bed diagonal as is and see. You’d fit solo I think but it might be thought for the both of you. My 110 lbs German Shepard sleeps in the back with me and he’s a bed hog. The walk in door gains you 3-4 inches of leg room. At 5’10”, I can JUST sit up in my shell. You’d loose 4-5 inches of headroom with a flush shell. I almost went that route. Pros are it would stay really warm in there in cold weather with the two of you and the low room. Cons, it will be tight and sleeping only. No where to sit up out of the rain. Hope this helps. Ping me back if you have more questions
Thanks for your quick reply. The extra inches of head AND legroom make me want to try your setup with the canopy. Just have to find a perfect used ARE for $500 in silver! Great channel. Thanks again.
Big Sexy Beast Adventures I have a Tundra with the same length bed and am 5’10” as well. Do you still have to sleep diagonally with the walk in shell or can you sleep straight. Rarely go solo and am looking for something that I can sleep straight in with the short bed.
SWEET SET UP . JUST BOUGHT THE SAME RIG . ITS A BEAST . GOD BLESS .
Thank you. Congrats on the new rig. I am super happy with the Tundra. I’m a huge Toyota fan and like the Tundra way better than the TRP pro Tacoma I had before. Don’t you love the 5.7! I can believe it’s going away in 2021.
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures YES I DO . HAVE A SUPERCHARGED 4CYL 4X4 2014 REG .CAB I GOING TO BE SELLING . GOING FULL TIME ON THE ROAD SOON . THAT IS WHY I WENT WITHE THE PRO . HAVE A GREAT DAY .
Everyone always regrets those step up bars when off roading. Its crazy the amount of people. Just have the family jump in lol or get rick sliders that stick out a little
the SLEES are awesome replacements!
Very cool setup dude👍🏻
Maybe use a couple of small bungee cords to hold your back hatch lower to serve as a more useful awning?
That's a good idea. I bet that would slow down the runoff
nice omega seamaster
Good eye! James Bond 50th anniversary
I suggest that you buy a Wiggy's sleeping bag if you want to be warm and dry. Made in the USA, no harmful chemicals either. They're not the cheapest in price, but they are the best in quality.
As of April 12, 2020, since are specially priced. 🇺🇸
Grand Junction CO! I love my Wiggys.
Great set up!
Do you care if I ask how long that bed is and how tall you are. I have a F150 with a 5'6" bed and I am 5'10" tall. I have trouble sleeping in the bed of my truck. Would love ideas and suggestions for a more comfortable sleep so I'm not bumping my head or able to straighten my legs. I also have a 70lbs border collie
Thanks
Rusty
Its like 5'5 1/2 factory. Removing the tailgate and. Adding the walk-in door gained me like 4 inches. I'm 5'10 (almost) and just fit comfortable
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures cool! I'll check into that. Thanks Brother
It's a great setup
What a great build out!
Thank you!
That’s an awesome setup!!!
Thank you!
Well some nice folks did a hit and run to me (a while back). Over 8K in damage. The truck was repaired perfectly, but I did not trust it so I replaced it. 2022 Silverado crew, 3.0 Duramax, 6'6" bed. Started over again. Leer truck height topper & Bedrug. Had to pick it up in Fl. No dealers here in Tn would order the 6'6" bed for me.
Sorry to hear that. I think If I do another truck camper build I would do a long bed. I even considered something like a F350 with an 8’ bed. You could build a whole house in the back of one of those.
That and it would be really cool to have a diesel
I had a friend with an 8' bed. His happiest day was the day he got rid of it. With the crew cab and the trailer hitch, he always had to park it far away from the stores, etc... With the 1500 crew cab and the standard 6'6" bed I can comfortably park it and sleep in it (without sleeping sideways). The BedRug bed liner contours to the groves in the metal bed floor and you can sleep on a flat carpeted surface. We are Older and retired. Incase of emergency breakdown I keep 2 ECWSS (Extreme Cold Weather Sleep Systems) for the wife and I in the winter months. @@BigSexyBeastAdventures
Man Im just blown away with the simplicity of this build, at the same time so genius. Maybe Im just not small detail minded. I have a 17 Silverado Crew cab and have become uninterested in continuing past the bed platform I built for it. This has given me new excitement about finishing it out, I am curious where to find or how to build this endo Skeleton track system. That is the biggest thing for me, that and the solar setup. Thank you!
Thanks! My endoskeleton is from ARE that I ordered with my shell. That being said... have you looked at the modular extruded aluminum kits on amazon?
Big Sexy Beast Adventures I have not. But I going to now! Hooe you and your boys are really enjoying the trip. That Idaho river was everything! Thanks man.
Awesome vid! Dig the system.
Im currently working on a less is more system for my 1stgen tundra build
Thanks for sharing your build. This is exactly what I had in mind and I'm glad I found your video. Any issues with the camper while off-roading?
Hey just saw this and subscribed - suggestions links to product’s you mention would be really useful!
Love it! Living the life!
With no tailgate: makes things rather tight inside. I’d go with tailgate and camper hinged glass flip up door. Also I would find some type of rubber tubing to put between cab and cap… put air in tube… allows you to use pass thru window when camping!!!! Otherwise : nice unit ( I was using a tube I bought at RV store 50 years ago. Worked fantastic then) 👍 B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦
How are you attaching things to the endo skeleton? Is it short bolts and washers? thanks! Love your videos. Hoping to build out the back of my Tundra soon.
With T-Bolts. Here is an amazon link to what I used. These: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CYV26WP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and these:
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JN1DSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Big Sexy Beast Adventures awesome! Thanks man! Love your videos
This is great very minimal it also gets you to go outside more often I would assume good stuff.
I’m assuming there is more room in the truck bed in a tundra vs a Tacoma?
Yes. I had. A tacoma before and really wanted to do this in the Tacoma... But there. Just wasn't enough room
My concern about this kind of camping instead of getting a slide in camper something like that is how do you heat it and how do you cool it
Heating is easier than cooling... I used a candle lantern some. Use with care! As to cooling... head to higher elevation... but I also had a 12 volt fan
Thank for the comprehensive video. This is the set up I’m looking for. Do you have an opening for exchange of gasses for the candle lantern. I want to heat the back bed, but I’m looking for other options. Thanks!
I keep the camper shell windows open about 1 inch. I also added a 12 volt carbon monoxide and propane alarm in the shell
Awesome!
Very nice setup. Did you think of glueing a board to the Aluminium or bolting one?
I used 3m spray adhesive
The home link button is pretty neat.. are you using a garage door receiver for it to work? anymore info on that , or a link please?
I think it was this one... smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6VO79M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Big Sexy Beast Adventures awesome. Thanks!
how did you mount the solar panels? did you just glue it on?
3M vhb tape
how long is the truck bed?
5’6” + 4” gained by removing the tailgate
Thanks for the pair of videos on your truck cap setup-you've given me several great ideas for my truck! ! I just found your channel today and then subscribed. I am strongly considering getting that same MX walk thru door canopy for my 2007 Dodge Bighorn. Have you looked at the AMP Research PowerSteps for your truck? We bought our truck new in 2007 with the two full length steps already installed by the dealer and they have been Fantastic! Not one single problem with them in 13 years and they work so nice for getting in and out. I haven't really done any serious off roading, so I'm not sure if that would be an issue or not? I just hope that I haven't jinxed myself but I'm taking a chance anyway-lol. Thanks again-I will be looking at more of your vid's soon-take care.
I thought about the amp research. Ended up adding the Slee tundra sliders which will be in an upcoming video. Thanks for the sub!
Did you ever package the wireless relay switch for the garage door opener?
Sort of... I can send you one to play with if you'll give. Me feedback
@@BigSexyBeastAdventures I can make that happen. Plan is for a remote forward facing light & camera broadcasting into the cab. Triggering the camera, and the wireless broadcast saves a lot of wiring. Truck is being worked on now, be about 2-3 weeks till I get it back.
I built up a shippable prototype unit. I'll try to locate it. Send me a shipping address to jpbewley@gmail.com and I'll send it out to you. I'll record a how to wiring video and send that to you as well
Love the rig very much. What brand is your onboard water supply? Thanks
Waterport
Thanks btw
Great video,rig. Worth a separate video on the rock cam setup,great idea.
sweet sweet setup. Did you add a leaf or anything before this? i missed it if you discussed it
Yup. Helwig helper
Please advise the how well the candlelantern works with the Reflectix in place covering your windows.
5-7 degree boost over outside temp
Do you have the Reflectx against the windows? If so, you have conduction with the cold glass conducting the cold to the Reflectx. To get a better "R" value using the Reflectx, spray glue speaker box material to the Reflectx and have your panels overlap the window frames. Then Velcro the speaker box material with the attached Reflectx to the topper material, leaving the material and the air space between the Reflectx and the glass. You will be amazed at the benefits of keeping the Reflectx off the glass.@@BigSexyBeastAdventures