Back in the 50's my father built his own camping/hunting addition out of plywood on the bed of his old Chevy PU Truck. He took that rig everywhere until October of '74, then he started getting sick and passed away in May of '75. It had all the comforts you'd want. He was born on a farm in Pennsylvania in 1897, survived WWI. He was very handy in all types of projects. I enjoy seeing what folks come up with. You all stay safe and love to you from Baltimore.
@@Eye-it-azz seeing as Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, he likely knew him as much as most of us know him…most of us, but probably more than you know him, obviously.
I was just thinking the same thing! So many of these builds become so overly complicated. There is value in keeping things simple...less to go wrong, less to replace, easier to replace. I just watched a beautiful build, it was gorgeous, but you need an electrician's degree just to maintain it. That (for me) defeats the object of the thing which is to be mobile and independent. There is space in this lovely little build to add some bits like a fridge or a tiny toilet, a small stove, etc. And so simple. I love it. 😊
Like the other guy said, that is not Frankensteined wiring!! It looks professional!!! I found your site and this video caught my attention so I subscribed!! I have a f150 also!!!😎💪🇺🇸 awesome content bud!!
@@usemymalekarenvideo4983 Of course they are. And you pay when you purchase them, then you keep paying when you refuel them. Campervans are even better, and again you pay and keep paying... RV's are even better... Brian demonstrated to us that you can do it cheaply.
@@draganminic4928 Camper vans and RV's are more comfortable no doubt. But are not stealth. Pick up trucks with camper stick out a little and inconvenient.
I love this build. Everything is so clean and professional looking. Everything looks as if it belongs there. If I didn’t have to carry around so many tools in the back of my truck every day I would build this exact setup in the bed of my truck
Re: 2:35 - My LEER shell locks/unlocks with my key fob or the door buttons, and is openable from inside either with the fob or the single, centered, interior lever. I bought it because of those two features. As a woman often camping alone it was paramount to me to be able lock and unlock it while inside. Nice build!
This is brilliant. I have watched so many conversion videos and they are so overdone that you" can't see the trees through the forest. " this is so simple and clean . Perfect. Great job.
That's a nice set up. I had an old mattress that filled the bed and an aluminum topper on my 1985 F-150 Pickup. I loved sleeping in it when we camped out on the local lake, and when it rained the raindrops hitting the topper's roof you slept like a baby. We kept the cooler handy for cold soft drinks and sandwiches, so we were all set. 🙂
Such a beautiful, simple and clean build. So smart of you to utilize already installed screws with your build. The cabinets in the corner look fantastic! Lighting and curtain hookups look really impressive too.
I’ll assume the rest of your life and home are as squared away as this project is? Very well done! The degree of detail , and attention given to function, as well as aesthetic: is unparalleled in 99% of truck camper videos.
Go check out his work space on the video where he installs outside security lights! When you look in the dictionary for the word 'organized' you see Brian's face! OCD or not... hat's off to Brian!
Your rig is by far the best I’ve seen in a truck bed. The carpet everywhere is amazing, love the way you did your drawers and electrical wiring. Just a test set up, if shit hits the fan, put valuables in the truck and tie off. Nothing better than that. The way you have everything set up, it looks like there is nothing but a bed, the carpet unites everything. So clean, I really like what your done. Greetings from Riverside in Southern California.
Love this build and seeing you take off with the camper series! As a woodworker, truck owner, and frequent camper, this is so nice to see! Congrats Brian!
I inherited my son’s 03 F250 1 year ago. I have watched a lot for videos looking to politely look for wanted a wanted and/or needed. You set seems ideal for my needs. Thanks for sharing.
This guy has an amazing camper in his truck. The most surprising thing is the way he actually managed to setup an actual bed with drawers on the side and still have all that clean space. That bed is just genious the way you set that up. I couldnt go to long without plenty of headroom i would need headroom to stretch especially in winter. Maybe a mini van would do.
Your build is one of the best I’ve seen, I appreciate how neat and tidy everything is. I am going to watch your other videos to see how you built the components. Happy camping from Aus 🇦🇺🦘
Mr. Waters: This is as NEAT and CLEAN a camper conversion as I have ever witnessed. There are also a host of "Magnificent" ideas that could also be transferred to MiniVan and full size Van conversions. Wonderful build, with a "meticulous" attention to detail. I am most impressed. Thank YOU so much for sharing these very useful and useable concepts. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
YES, I was hoping to find the right van for some Nomad fun but with the price of vehicles now, this has proven the best solution for me, my truck, and my new truck cap, this is hugely inspiring. Mine will NEVER, look this neat and clean though, lol.🤷♀️🤣
My parents did this to two pickups back in the 80s. Built shelving, seats, carpeted the whole thing. It was always fun to go on road trips in the back, flip up the camper door, side windows...get the air in and fall asleep under the sun, while driving somewhere.
Wow, just. Wow. I'm amazed at how clean and organized your setup is. Your power station is so efficient looking, I'm gonna definetly steal the grid pattern for my rig. I never thought about using Cafe rods as curtain rods but that's what's used in conversion vans. Thanks for the awesome video, I really got some great idea for my setup.
Brian, your video has been the top video suggesting my truck camper build video so I thought I’d pop on over and check your build out. Great job, man! I built my bed about 11” high and sometimes wish for the extra head room, but it’s such a balance between function and comfort in such a small space. Keep up the great content…going to see how your first night went!
Probably one of the best looking setups I’ve seen but to be honest the bags in the “junk” drawer is seriously the best idea I’ve seen in a long time. Not only am I going to use that when I do my build but I’m probably going to use that idea at my house lol!
Cut up cardboard cereal thickness boxes and sour cream containers or other cleaned food containers. Good for the environment, for in your home or re purpose tupper ware. Yogurt cups to for right sized things. Works better to divide up drawers in a home than bags. Bag system is great for mobile use tho.
I really tried to give credit. Obviously getting quite a bit of flack on some of this, but oh well. It’s only 25 square feet of space so not a whole lot you can do with it. I do appreciate your kind comment👍🏻👍🏻
@@BrianWatersOutdoors Forget the haters bro! Your setup is great. Nothing in this world is original anymore so alot of things are going to look the same. It’s not like you’re in an RV lol I’m watching your first trip video now. That Mango Habanero sauce is the best!
You have a well thought out plan for your rig. You are definitely detailed oriented with every aspect of your project. I love your setup. I wish I had your know how on layout planning for electrical work and your carpentry skills look very neat and tidy 👍
I had and 81 Chevy 30 years ago and did a layout for a similar design. Was never able to put it together, but this design is really great. Makes me wish I had put mine together!
This is so brilliant!!! I clicked on it thinking it would be something my brother who is in heaven would absolutely LOVE!!! And his name is Brian too, so I’ll take that as a sign from heaven!!! Brilliant build!! I love it!!!
My grandfather had a setup like this in his 92 dakota. But he had a platform for the whole bed with removable inserts in the center. I miss that truck.
You put together a super well designed and organized truck camper shell. Pretty incredible the amount of powdered options you put in and yet you don't have wires running loose everywhere, that's great work 👍. I love truck camping. I have a Chevy Classic Conversion Van with the full-on EXPLOYER Co package. Great for quick weekends and fishing trip camping.
Nice job! It's got all the basics covered very well. Obviously, there is no upper limit to how fancy one could go with any sort of camper build but this one should do a decent job of providing short term shelter that requires minimal effort to use. Hope you enjoy it!
You can always use that third light switch for some exterior lights mounted to your cab. This way you have lights when your walking around or if you want to see what you hear in the middle of the night...
Awesome job. In case you missed it the carpet on floor and sides are made by Bed Rug and I like the pocket screw joinery. I have a Bed Rug too in my factory carpeted Snug Top topper but thats all. I’d love to have this setup but with a wife we like our 19 ft high clearance trailer. Hmmm 🤔 this would make a great winter shop project! Thanks.
What an awesome job you did on your truck camper. That is what I’ve wanted to do to mine but my camper shell has some major issues which I can’t seem to get fixed. Nice job on the electrical as well! I’m a new subscriber. Looking forward to your first outing.
Thank you Sherry! I appreciate it. I’ve got 3 or 4 trips planned in the next four weeks. Some are truck camping, and some will be with my DIY camper RV I built this year! Check out the build below👍🏻 czcams.com/play/PL0nCuCrPaFDs0DiettnjCiTN9ZLnbPSn4.html
Not sure why this video was recommended to me but it was very cool. As a girl that can’t even hang a picture I found this to be quite amazing. I laughed at the beginning when you said your mom was going to “build” you some curtains. Lol
For a starter build that’s very clean and awesome. Got into truck camping from KBTproductions and Mav, found Quady shortly after. I’m gonna subscribe because you seem like you’ll have some dope adventures. Looks fantastic good luck and have fun!
One of the best builds I have seen! Frankenstein wiring! I've built two of the ammo box power boxes...when done you look at the rat's nest and think "Holy Shit!" But as you wire it; it all makes sense....
I suggest using green or red lights to reduce the loss of your vision when it's dark outside. White lights will diminish the ability to see in the dark for some time after you use them.
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Very clean install. I really like what you've done. I've wondered about doing something similar to my Chevy Silverado, so you've given me some great ideas.
That chain lock idea is a pretty cool idea, a little bit heavier chain would probably be better. The curtain rods are an excellent idea. Nice build. Thanks for sharing.
Watching videos like this make me want to something like this so bad with my old Tundra... except I need the bed haha. So ill just enjoy this vicariously through these videos.
I can’t sit here and go thru all of the comments but I wanted to say wherever you live, it looks just as amazing as your build! ❤the video! Love the build! Just got rid of my truck and got an suv, that’s my next project. Kinda miss the truck but the ride is soo much smoother than what I had so it’s better for me lol. Thanks for sharing!🎃
Very nice setup. I had a topper on my truck and back in the 1970-80's, nothing as nice as what you have since it was also a work truck for my side business. My wife and I would go primitive camping in it and as newly weds we spent many a good weekend in the state parks of Florida and Georgia.
This is surgical and i love it! People take too many short cuts and under build these days so this is a refreshing project you are accomplishing, I hope you get to enjoy it!
I've got an inverter inside my truck, with protected wiring going to the inside of the bed of the truck, and installed a regular 120v outlet inside the corner, and maybe someday I may install a switchover to hook up to shore power. You have to be careful what you hook into the outlet because it is not a true sine wave inverter. Love your setup, real fancy.
Bob is right that some devices do not like inverters because of the imperfect waveform, but that's not what you have installed. Thats a simple "regulator" or "power supply" converting AC to DC. An inverter would take DC in (from the battery) and give you AC out (typically 120V here in US). I was particularly impressed with your clean, safe, and frankly impressive wiring job.
Me too. With the way this is built I just slide the bed and cabinet out and I virtually have full access again. That was one of the main design thoughts for this. I buy and use a lot of plywood, so I still need to use my truck as a truck.
I would use the free switch for a safety exterior light. Perhaps you could secure your drawers so that they cannot open while driving... your truck is really well made! Love it! That's why I couldn't resist making these two suggestions. :)
Thanks! So, the free switch is now wired to some exterior lights I installed, and I built the drawers to fit very tight so they can’t open up while driving…you have to give them quite a pull to open up.
I had a bed rug in my 2002 dodge pickup with a cap. Loved it, made moving furniture much easier. logs, tool, camping gear, no problem. Cleaned up easily.
Looks nice and comfortable. Respectfully, a couple of suggestions. Improve the chain on the S-hook for securing from the inside. Fire extinguishers, I would suggest two minimum for a vehicle that size running electronics or for any emergency. Given the times we live in I would suggest some trauma pieces to your first aid care. Get tourniquets, blood clotting products, some small tampons for holes (do your research on that one) needle to relieve a collapsed lung, etc. Have limo/blacked out tint for your camper windows. You can get someone to apply it, they’ll do it without writing you a receipt. I’ve sported limo tent on all of my vehicles because of my former uniformed profession. It’s smart. Road flares? Exterior lighting for security, emergencies, etc. Where’s a handgun, AR, or at least a quality shotgun and ammunition. Bear spray is good to have but it will not save your life. Some things, in my opinion, to consider. It’s yours and your family’s lives at stake once you leave the castle. Take a midland radio and a $20 ham radio and/or a radio with emergency channels. Remember, you may be in that vehicle when something bad may happen and no one’s coming to help. Think in those terms and you’ll make the proper additions.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I caught your euphemism immediately because of that holster and since my "bear spray" for many years was a .475 Linebaugh (it actually was for bears, lol). I agree with everyone else, very nice work!
Love the build, very clean. I’d also think it would be a good idea to build “modules” that you could put in depending on what and where you’d be camping. Maybe a bigger “module” w more drawers that could be pulled out, or maybe build the entire unit on one of those slide out bed shelves, would be cool to slide the entire build out and sleep under the stars if it was temp and weather sufficient! Just an idea…..
To eliminate excessive weight I would use pvc tubing for the frame and an air bed. A note… high density foam absorbs odors and weighs a lot. TY 4 the brainstorming ideas!
Back in the 50's my father built his own camping/hunting addition out of plywood on the bed of his old Chevy PU Truck. He took that rig everywhere until October of '74, then he started getting sick and passed away in May of '75. It had all the comforts you'd want. He was born on a farm in Pennsylvania in 1897, survived WWI. He was very handy in all types of projects. I enjoy seeing what folks come up with. You all stay safe and love to you from Baltimore.
Thank you Carol😀👍🏻
God bless your father Carol. 🫡
Born in 1897 ? Does he know Abraham Lincoln ?
@@Eye-it-azz seeing as Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, he likely knew him as much as most of us know him…most of us, but probably more than you know him, obviously.
God bless your father - I think he lived in some of the best times...
wow. this has to be my favorite i’ve seen. so many ppl just go so overboard but this is so simple, clean, and functional. bravo!
Thank you Mac👍🏻👍🏻
Mav is similar too
I was just thinking the same thing! So many of these builds become so overly complicated. There is value in keeping things simple...less to go wrong, less to replace, easier to replace. I just watched a beautiful build, it was gorgeous, but you need an electrician's degree just to maintain it. That (for me) defeats the object of the thing which is to be mobile and independent. There is space in this lovely little build to add some bits like a fridge or a tiny toilet, a small stove, etc. And so simple. I love it. 😊
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Exactly what I was going to comment. I love the space you left.
Post divorce a friend of mine converted a VW van and now lives his best life exploring the north during the summer - and down south in the winter.
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“Bear spray holder” love it 😂
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BEAR spray holder
That wiring is definitely not Frankensteined, it's very clean, we've all seen way worse, nice build and way cool 😎
Thanks David!
For real, cleaner than most.
that's not bad at all. should be proud of that.
Like the other guy said, that is not Frankensteined wiring!! It looks professional!!! I found your site and this video caught my attention so I subscribed!! I have a f150 also!!!😎💪🇺🇸 awesome content bud!!
Hey Edward, thanks sir!!
Brian, this is so well done. I like that it has everything you'd need but it's not fussy. Very streamlined, clean build. Ty for sharing this.
Thank you Susan👍🏻
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@@BrianWatersOutdoors I am done with pickups buddy. Overwhelmingly SUVs are better for camping in my humble opinion
@@usemymalekarenvideo4983 Of course they are. And you pay when you purchase them, then you keep paying when you refuel them. Campervans are even better, and again you pay and keep paying... RV's are even better... Brian demonstrated to us that you can do it cheaply.
@@draganminic4928 Camper vans and RV's are more comfortable no doubt. But are not stealth. Pick up trucks with camper stick out a little and inconvenient.
this is hands down the best build ive seen. everything has a purpose and its not over complicated
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I love this build. Everything is so clean and professional looking. Everything looks as if it belongs there. If I didn’t have to carry around so many tools in the back of my truck every day I would build this exact setup in the bed of my truck
Thanks Jason👍🏻
I don't know how many tools you have but couldn't you put them in the storage area under the bed?
I like Angela's idea. Maybe, pullouts so getting to them quickly is possible.
@@Angela-ep1es probably enough to fill up the whole back of his truck, too much to put under the bed lol
Re: 2:35 - My LEER shell locks/unlocks with my key fob or the door buttons, and is openable from inside either with the fob or the single, centered, interior lever. I bought it because of those two features. As a woman often camping alone it was paramount to me to be able lock and unlock it while inside.
Nice build!
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Until the remote battery dies while your in the middle of nowhere 😵💫
@@jameslafountain also has a lever on the inside of the shell door, as stated in my comment. These two things were crucial in my decision to buy it.
I love how clean and simple this build is I’ve been wanting to do this for so long this is the type of build I want
Thank you👍🏻
This is brilliant. I have watched so many conversion videos and they are so overdone that you" can't see the trees through the forest. " this is so simple and clean . Perfect. Great job.
Thank you👍🏻
Man this is the cleanest truck camper I’ve ever seen in my life! Well done! I wonder how much it cost to put all this together.
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@@BrianWatersOutdoorshey how much would you charge to build this for me?
That's a nice set up. I had an old mattress that filled the bed and an aluminum topper on my 1985 F-150 Pickup. I loved sleeping in it when we camped out on the local lake, and when it rained the raindrops hitting the topper's roof you slept like a baby. We kept the cooler handy for cold soft drinks and sandwiches, so we were all set. 🙂
Thank you👍🏻
Now that's camping I like to do!!
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Such a beautiful, simple and clean build. So smart of you to utilize already installed screws with your build. The cabinets in the corner look fantastic! Lighting and curtain hookups look really impressive too.
Thanks Gabe!!
I’ll assume the rest of your life and home are as squared away as this project is? Very well done! The degree of detail , and attention given to function, as well as aesthetic: is unparalleled in 99% of truck camper videos.
Lol. Thank you. I might suffer from a small case of OCD 👍🏻
Go check out his work space on the video where he installs outside security lights!
When you look in the dictionary for the word 'organized' you see Brian's face!
OCD or not...
hat's off to Brian!
Lol👍🏻👍🏻😂
@@BrianWatersOutdoors Don't we all!!👋🤓
@@stayingsober7802Could I use some of his influence!
Man this is the cleanest truck camper I’ve ever seen
Thank you
Your rig is by far the best I’ve seen in a truck bed. The carpet everywhere is amazing, love the way you did your drawers and electrical wiring.
Just a test set up, if shit hits the fan, put valuables in the truck and tie off. Nothing better than that.
The way you have everything set up, it looks like there is nothing but a bed, the carpet unites everything.
So clean, I really like what your done. Greetings from Riverside in Southern California.
Thank you Alan! I appreciate that!
this truck set up will blow your mind then, youtube channel mav czcams.com/video/0lrcEL_OF6Q/video.html
I like to see his drawers myself.😂😂😂
@@carolgarber5209 Knock it off Carol. This isn't Tinder. 😆
check out MAVs new build, it has a lot more to it for long term camping and traveling.
Love this build and seeing you take off with the camper series! As a woodworker, truck owner, and frequent camper, this is so nice to see! Congrats Brian!
Thanks so much! I’m shocked with what is happening right now, but I’ll take it👍🏻👍🏻
The electric set up and storage over the wheel was perfect.
this is one of the best set up I have seen!! simple, cozy and very comfortable...most important a non-tight space bed .
Thank you👍🏻👍🏻😀
I inherited my son’s 03 F250 1 year ago. I have watched a lot for videos looking to politely look for wanted a wanted and/or needed. You set seems ideal for my needs.
Thanks for sharing.
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This guy has an amazing camper in his truck. The most surprising thing is the way he actually managed to setup an actual bed with drawers on the side and still have all that clean space. That bed is just genious the way you set that up. I couldnt go to long without plenty of headroom i would need headroom to stretch especially in winter. Maybe a mini van would do.
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Your build is one of the best I’ve seen, I appreciate how neat and tidy everything is. I am going to watch your other videos to see how you built the components. Happy camping from Aus 🇦🇺🦘
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looks like mavs new build but not as nice
What a set up. Cleanest and most organized I’ve ever seen! Awesome job man!
Thanks👍🏻
Daddy took me and my sister camping when we were kids in our 1977 dodge pickup with a camper shell. Good memories
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Excellent build. This may be my favorite of all that I’ve seen. Very simple, clean and professional looking. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you sir!
Waiting for the curtains his mom is making him.. Love it, I’m a fan!
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Dude. This is the best truck camper I've ever seen. Super nice, super clean, organized, spacious, very nicely done!
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GENIUS! I love the chain hooks for the topper locks but I am most impressed with how clean and neat your wiring was in the electric box! Well done!
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Fantastic build! Well-thought out, organized, clean and lots of special touches. Really nice job!
Thank you👍🏻
Mr. Waters: This is as NEAT and CLEAN a camper conversion as I have ever witnessed. There are also a host of "Magnificent" ideas that could also be transferred to MiniVan and full size Van conversions. Wonderful build, with a "meticulous" attention to detail. I am most impressed. Thank YOU so much for sharing these very useful and useable concepts. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.
Thank you Mr. Begley, I appreciate that!
YES, I was hoping to find the right van for some Nomad fun but with the price of vehicles now, this has proven the best solution for me, my truck, and my new truck cap, this is hugely inspiring.
Mine will NEVER, look this neat and clean though, lol.🤷♀️🤣
@@giterdone9013 I too have been inspired by Mr Waters' presentation. I am looking to use what I already have (save $ for more gas) and get creative!
Thank you👍🏻
@@ebereza6894 it was the best $500 I ever spent, you won’t regret it. ❤️
My parents did this to two pickups back in the 80s. Built shelving, seats, carpeted the whole thing. It was always fun to go on road trips in the back, flip up the camper door, side windows...get the air in and fall asleep under the sun, while driving somewhere.
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Wow, just. Wow. I'm amazed at how clean and organized your setup is. Your power station is so efficient looking, I'm gonna definetly steal the grid pattern for my rig. I never thought about using Cafe rods as curtain rods but that's what's used in conversion vans. Thanks for the awesome video, I really got some great idea for my setup.
Cheers 🍻🍻 thanks for the kind words👍🏻
Omg Brian I nearly fell out of my chair with your “bear spray holder 0:22 that was awesome! And your build looks great!
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Brian, your video has been the top video suggesting my truck camper build video so I thought I’d pop on over and check your build out. Great job, man! I built my bed about 11” high and sometimes wish for the extra head room, but it’s such a balance between function and comfort in such a small space. Keep up the great content…going to see how your first night went!
Thanks so much👍🏻👍🏻
I’ve watched a few of these builds and this is by far one of the best I’ve seen. Thanks for all the ideas.
Thank you👍🏻
Man what a fantastic simple camper everything you need nothing you don't. Love the very clean look of it.
Thanks Mike👍🏻
Probably one of the best looking setups I’ve seen but to be honest the bags in the “junk” drawer is seriously the best idea I’ve seen in a long time. Not only am I going to use that when I do my build but I’m probably going to use that idea at my house lol!
Lol. Thanks👍🏻👍🏻
Cut up cardboard cereal thickness boxes and sour cream containers or other cleaned food containers. Good for the environment, for in your home or re purpose tupper ware. Yogurt cups to for right sized things. Works better to divide up drawers in a home than bags. Bag system is great for mobile use tho.
Setup is great! Love how you put a bunch of ideas together and made a masterpiece. You also gave credit to those before you 🙌🏽
I really tried to give credit. Obviously getting quite a bit of flack on some of this, but oh well. It’s only 25 square feet of space so not a whole lot you can do with it. I do appreciate your kind comment👍🏻👍🏻
@@BrianWatersOutdoors Forget the haters bro! Your setup is great. Nothing in this world is original anymore so alot of things are going to look the same. It’s not like you’re in an RV lol
I’m watching your first trip video now. That Mango Habanero sauce is the best!
Thanks bud!
You did an amazing job. It looks clean, comfortable and functional. I like that you left enough room to move or to put a cooler or backpack.
Thanks👍🏻
You have a well thought out plan for your rig. You are definitely detailed oriented with every aspect of your project. I love your setup. I wish I had your know how on layout planning for electrical work and your carpentry skills look very neat and tidy 👍
Thank you
I had and 81 Chevy 30 years ago and did a layout for a similar design. Was never able to put it together, but this design is really great. Makes me wish I had put mine together!
Thanks!
This is so brilliant!!! I clicked on it thinking it would be something my brother who is in heaven would absolutely LOVE!!! And his name is Brian too, so I’ll take that as a sign from heaven!!! Brilliant build!! I love it!!!
Thank you Rebecca😃😃
My grandfather had a setup like this in his 92 dakota. But he had a platform for the whole bed with removable inserts in the center. I miss that truck.
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This guy is respectful and intelligent, the set up is great simple and neat very well organized and put together
Thank you👍🏻
You put together a super well designed and organized truck camper shell. Pretty incredible the amount of powdered options you put in and yet you don't have wires running loose everywhere, that's great work 👍. I love truck camping. I have a Chevy Classic Conversion Van with the full-on EXPLOYER Co package. Great for quick weekends and fishing trip camping.
Thank you👍🏻👍🏻
I did the exact same "S" hook on a chain lock and it worked great - I hope you meet some nice people and have fun seeing the country!
Thank you!
I like how simple this is and how spacious it feels. Good choice on the bed and the entire build!
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Nice job! It's got all the basics covered very well. Obviously, there is no upper limit to how fancy one could go with any sort of camper build but this one should do a decent job of providing short term shelter that requires minimal effort to use. Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks👍🏻👍🏻
Looks fantastic. I'm in the process of planning out additional accessory wiring for my truck, and I really like your solution; very clean.
Thanks bud!
Loved the Bear spray holder :D
This has to be one of the best builds I seen
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You can always use that third light switch for some exterior lights mounted to your cab. This way you have lights when your walking around or if you want to see what you hear in the middle of the night...
Cheers👍🏻 that’s exactly what I did
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Awesome job. In case you missed it the carpet on floor and sides are made by Bed Rug and I like the pocket screw joinery.
I have a Bed Rug too in my factory carpeted Snug Top topper but thats all. I’d love to have this setup but with a wife we like our 19 ft high clearance trailer. Hmmm 🤔 this would make a great winter shop project! Thanks.
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What an awesome job you did on your truck camper. That is what I’ve wanted to do to mine but my camper shell has some major issues which I can’t seem to get fixed. Nice job on the electrical as well! I’m a new subscriber. Looking forward to your first outing.
Thank you Sherry! I appreciate it. I’ve got 3 or 4 trips planned in the next four weeks. Some are truck camping, and some will be with my DIY camper RV I built this year! Check out the build below👍🏻
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Nice job did that in 94 . Found electric blanket would warm the entire back comfortable .72 years old miss it quite alot.
Hi Cindy. I have one of those in the truck and just waiting to have to use it this winter. I love cold weather camping👍🏻
This looks very cozy. I've road tripped in my wagon a couple times but now I think I'm ready for an upgrade
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Not sure why this video was recommended to me but it was very cool. As a girl that can’t even hang a picture I found this to be quite amazing. I laughed at the beginning when you said your mom was going to “build” you some curtains. Lol
Lol. Yup. I have no skills in that department and she was willing so I’m cool with having her whip some up👍🏻👍🏻
For a starter build that’s very clean and awesome. Got into truck camping from KBTproductions and Mav, found Quady shortly after. I’m gonna subscribe because you seem like you’ll have some dope adventures. Looks fantastic good luck and have fun!
Thanks bud! Sure do appreciate the support👍🏻
Very good job...hands down one of the best planned jobs I seen
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Mav is one of the best young guys doing this. Love him and Quady.
One of the best builds I have seen!
Frankenstein wiring!
I've built two of the ammo box power boxes...when done you look at the rat's nest and think "Holy Shit!"
But as you wire it; it all makes sense....
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So nice to see all the newer camping equipment I had no clue about in some a these videos
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Fantastic! Simple, stylish, looks comfy and safe…well done, very well done, love it.
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I suggest using green or red lights to reduce the loss of your vision when it's dark outside. White lights will diminish the ability to see in the dark for some time after you use them.
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This beats sleeping in a shopping kart as a kid growing up for sure with my mom at the park! I would love this now!
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this is simple yet super nice and organized. it looks like it would work well and still be comfortable. nice job man.
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Great job! I love the bear spray holder. Looks like it could handle a 45 can of spray if needed. :-)
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freedom sprayer. 😅😅
The come and take it patch made it even more funny lol
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When he said ‘bear spray holder’ I chuckled 😉
Very clean install. I really like what you've done. I've wondered about doing something similar to my Chevy Silverado, so you've given me some great ideas.
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This is a great looking, well organized/thought-out and simple camping setup. Very cool! Your wiring is very clean looking and organized.
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Amazing build bro. This is exactly what’s been in my head for years. Perfect. Going to carbon copy this plan💯. Love it🔥Thanks for posting.
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That chain lock idea is a pretty cool idea, a little bit heavier chain would probably be better. The curtain rods are an excellent idea. Nice build. Thanks for sharing.
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That's the coolest simplicity for one person camper/survival set up I have seen make a beautiful hunting set up
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Watching videos like this make me want to something like this so bad with my old Tundra... except I need the bed haha. So ill just enjoy this vicariously through these videos.
9:53 Would be nice to get a 3-way switch installed near the tailgate for lighting while entering or exiting the canopy.
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Very clean build, sensible and well thought out!
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Wow, so impressed with your power unit , the wiring and those runner lights in the bed frame. Nicely done!
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I can’t sit here and go thru all of the comments but I wanted to say wherever you live, it looks just as amazing as your build! ❤the video! Love the build! Just got rid of my truck and got an suv, that’s my next project. Kinda miss the truck but the ride is soo much smoother than what I had so it’s better for me lol. Thanks for sharing!🎃
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👍😍I love your set up and build. Very creative, simple & effective. I’m taking notes for ideas I want to use some day. Thank you. 🙏💝
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Thank you for all your work. Great set up. Simple and functional.
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Very nice setup. I had a topper on my truck and back in the 1970-80's, nothing as nice as what you have since it was also a work truck for my side business. My wife and I would go primitive camping in it and as newly weds we spent many a good weekend in the state parks of Florida and Georgia.
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Awesome build. Simple and compact. the wiring job was very neat and well thought out. Love it. thanks!
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A real simple setup and would certainly suit my needs. Good job! 😎👍
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Very clean setup, Brian! Simple and looks aesthetically pleasing! :D
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Very nice! this is one of the best Truck camping set ups on CZcams I have ever seen!
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Nice one, I like the ideas you have for storage in particular. So much room in the cab yet everything in it's place, well done sir
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“Bear spray holder” lol
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Dude, great set up. Not wanting to do full size campers anymore, this inspires me to get back into camping. Thanks for sharing.
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This is surgical and i love it! People take too many short cuts and under build these days so this is a refreshing project you are accomplishing, I hope you get to enjoy it!
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This is a REALLY clean build, very impressed! Thanks for sharing your hard work!
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I've got an inverter inside my truck, with protected wiring going to the inside of the bed of the truck, and installed a regular 120v outlet inside the corner, and maybe someday I may install a switchover to hook up to shore power. You have to be careful what you hook into the outlet because it is not a true sine wave inverter. Love your setup, real fancy.
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Bob is right that some devices do not like inverters because of the imperfect waveform, but that's not what you have installed. Thats a simple "regulator" or "power supply" converting AC to DC. An inverter would take DC in (from the battery) and give you AC out (typically 120V here in US). I was particularly impressed with your clean, safe, and frankly impressive wiring job.
@@iNowHateAtSigns how does your "regulator" or "power supply" convert the DC to AC? Hint: most likely an inverter
Man that's a really nice clean setup. I wish I could do my truck like that but I use my bed too much.
Me too. With the way this is built I just slide the bed and cabinet out and I virtually have full access again. That was one of the main design thoughts for this. I buy and use a lot of plywood, so I still need to use my truck as a truck.
no doubt this is the best truck bed camper ive ever seen, the detail and covering the interior with material is amazing
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It’s so nice to see more and more ppl doin stuff like this. All of these camping stuff to live nomad like this. 😊
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Great setup! It’s so clean and tidy. Wish I could have a setup like this in the back of my Jeep Compass but not enough space haha
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Awesome, simple, functional setup. Very similar to my Suburban setup. Very nice job. The best feature of your setup..... is the F22 Raptor sticker
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I would use the free switch for a safety exterior light. Perhaps you could secure your drawers so that they cannot open while driving... your truck is really well made! Love it! That's why I couldn't resist making these two suggestions. :)
Thanks! So, the free switch is now wired to some exterior lights I installed, and I built the drawers to fit very tight so they can’t open up while driving…you have to give them quite a pull to open up.
I had a bed rug in my 2002 dodge pickup with a cap. Loved it, made moving furniture much easier. logs, tool, camping gear, no problem. Cleaned up easily.
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Looks nice and comfortable. Respectfully, a couple of suggestions. Improve the chain on the S-hook for securing from the inside. Fire extinguishers, I would suggest two minimum for a vehicle that size running electronics or for any emergency. Given the times we live in I would suggest some trauma pieces to your first aid care. Get tourniquets, blood clotting products, some small tampons for holes (do your research on that one) needle to relieve a collapsed lung, etc.
Have limo/blacked out tint for your camper windows. You can get someone to apply it, they’ll do it without writing you a receipt. I’ve sported limo tent on all of my vehicles because of my former uniformed profession. It’s smart. Road flares?
Exterior lighting for security, emergencies, etc.
Where’s a handgun, AR, or at least a quality shotgun and ammunition. Bear spray is good to have but it will not save your life. Some things, in my opinion, to consider. It’s yours and your family’s lives at stake once you leave the castle. Take a midland radio and a $20 ham radio and/or a radio with emergency channels.
Remember, you may be in that vehicle when something bad may happen and no one’s coming to help.
Think in those terms and you’ll make the proper additions.
Thanks. All good suggestions, but just a secret…that holster is not there for “bear spray”.
@@BrianWatersOutdoors I caught your euphemism immediately because of that holster and since my "bear spray" for many years was a .475 Linebaugh (it actually was for bears, lol).
I agree with everyone else, very nice work!
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Thank you for the excellent suggestions.
Love the build, very clean. I’d also think it would be a good idea to build “modules” that you could put in depending on what and where you’d be camping. Maybe a bigger “module” w more drawers that could be pulled out, or maybe build the entire unit on one of those slide out bed shelves, would be cool to slide the entire build out and sleep under the stars if it was temp and weather sufficient!
Just an idea…..
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Fold down bed that when flipped up, has 2 chairs that fold out from its bottom if you have a friend visit for a game of cards.😂
This is incredible. Dude you are awesome
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This is so organized and i may get a regular van instead of waiting for a cargo van to convert. This set up is nice. Thanks
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Great setup, you are really good at explaining what you have done with the camper, thank you!
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To eliminate excessive weight I would use pvc tubing for the frame and an air bed. A note… high density foam absorbs odors and weighs a lot. TY 4 the brainstorming ideas!
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