A Detailed Tour of my Renovated Vintage Truck Camper (New & Improved)
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- This is an updated tour of my new and improved, renovated vintage truck camper that I live in for extended periods of time. A lot has stayed the same since my last tour video, but a few major components have changed as well.
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Please do not change how you speak. It’s what adds to the charm & uniqueness of you & your channel. You are great the way you are!
So many people have these luxury campers. I like that this camper looks so realistic.
"All Hail the Slumber Queen". It was a long hard road but it turned out pretty nice!
I am thankful (or maybe the word is envious) you have the freedom to live the way you live, to go the places you go and see the things you see, and do the things you do. You have been truly blessed.
Jonathan - check out the “Heng's Vortex II Vent Fan.” It’s a retrofit fan for your roof vent that installs in place of the screen. I had the same vent as you in my vintage travel trailer and the install was probably less than 30 minutes. Having the fan is a game changer. Take care!
Sundays mean chillin out with my morning coffee and Jonathan videos!
You did an awesome job with your camper Jon, be proud!
BTW, love your videos, keep them comin!
Followed the Slumber Queen project since day one. Watching this is like getting a tour of my own home. Hahaha! She will always be a work in progress no matter how much work is done with her. Gotta love her though. ❤ Safe travels Jonathan!
Haha that’s awesome! Definitely a continual work in progress but I think that’s part of the fun. Cheers!
As others have said about your Carbon Monoxide alarm. CO alarm should be below your bed and seating height, if you fall asleep on your couch...
Great job! Love seeing how your journey has unfolded. Just for safety move your CO2 detector closer to the floor as that's where CO2 is first detected. I did what you did and was told by others. So keeping ya safe!
This is a myth. Firstly, it's a CO detector, not a CO2. The molar mass of CO is actually fractionally lighter than air (which is mostly nitrogen-N2 and oxygen-O2), not heavier. Indoor studies have yielded no significant difference between CO monitors placed in the ceiling, walls, and floor. Follow manufacturer instructions when installing CO devices.
Yes your CO detector should be place near the floor. CO will settle low, smoke goes to the ceiling. Hence why RV manufacturers place CO detectors near the floor and smoke detectors on the ceiling, per the device manufacturers instructions. There's a reason for that.
Jonathan, Looks great, I watched from the start. But I will add this: it is bigger inside then it looks, and the layout is great, and the 4 door truck helps with storage too
I see the empty spaces on the truck bed on either side of the camper. Maybe you can put up some netting on the truck bed and you can keep you fire wood and stuff back there.
You are so loved by your viewers - no dislike, 2.5k likes. nice!
Also, I believe your CO alarm should be lower in the rig. Look into where it says they should be placed. Keep doing what you do man.
‘Curtain” does have a “T” in it which most younger Americans fail to pronounce so the word comes out as “cur-nns”. Pay no attention to those who razz you about pronouncing the “T”. I am happy to hear someone who speaks proper English!
CurTains is correct! Tooooo many people mispronounce any words with a T in the center of the word.
It’s a peeve for those of us who speak correctly. Kudos to you for the way you speak!
You are so cute. This brings back geat memories of our old truck camper. We had 2 girls and was lucky to have a bathroom/ shower. Many. Good times. Happy your doing this
You did a great job on the Reno. Just a little note, though,…. Smoke detectors go towards the ceiling but carbon monoxide detectors go near the floor. The reason for this is because carbon monoxide is heavier than oxygen so it fills the room from the bottom first. By the time the ceiling-mounted detector you have goes off the levels will already be toxic.
Something to consider for camper tie down under the bed of the truck: merely use a long one piece length of thick wall 2" square steel tubing. Bolt it to the frame/bolt a piece of channel iron to the frame/then bolt the 2" tubing to the bottom of the channel iron, if need to lower the 2" tubing below the frame. The 2" tubing is minimal cost. Drill holes in each end of the 2" tubing and install eye bolts, to which you can attach your camper tie down chains/spring loaded tied downs/etc. Also, when you need to jack the truck up for any reason, the strength of the thick wall 2" tubing allows you to put a hydraulic jack under the outer end of the 2" tubing for a jack support when jacking up your truck.
Another good use of the 2" thick wall tubing: if your trailer hitch has a 2" opening going through the trailer hitch mounting assembly, push a 2" thick wall square tube through the opening in the trailer hitch assembly. This will accomplish at least 2 things: have the 2" tubing extend out past the end of the bumper and use it for attaching camper tie downs; install some heavy duty eye bolts/tow hooks/ etc and they shall be available should you require being towed sometime; the 2" tubing will also act as an extra bumper to the rear of the truck; can hang mud flaps on the 2" tubing also. I've used this setup on every truck I've had over these past many years. Hope this helps others out there...
If I ever see the "Slumber Queen"out on the road (I live in North San Diego County) I will honk my horn wave my arms!. I'm always on the lookout for the S.Q. I love your camera work, your spirit of adventure & the beautiful places you visit. Stay safe & thanks for the amazing videos.
For fans I think you should look at what Slim Potatoehead did with large PC case fans. Way cheaper, easier to install and quieter.
Wow Jon! Those pancakes with the apples. Yum!
At least it's all functionable! That's what matters the most!!! I personally like what you did to it all
Glad to see you got a larger truck, official turn buckles , and "E" rated tires for your rig. Keep it up Bro.
Awesome Update on your Truck with the Amazing Slumber Queen 👑
Pumpkin 🎃 🥞 pancakes w/ apples 🍎! Are ya kidding me ?!!! Dang !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve saved tiny pieces of old layers of wallpaper and paint in framed 3x3 squares by the floor trim around in different parts of my apartment as I renovate my 101 years old apartment. It’s so amazing having tiny pieces of history left to look at. I’m glad to see it in other homes like this one.
Eating good in the neighborhood, when you're in your Slumber Queen you're family !
Used to have a vintage truck camper great fun good reno job
I love it jonathan. You did a great job. Don't understand all the negative comments.
When you said I had all this extra space (referring to under your platform) and then you pull out 1 fishing rod lol bro I couldn't help but laugh!
I bought a used popup camper last oct. You can camp in it now if you wanted, but...it's fugly inside. For a 93 model, the interior seems a little 70ish lol. That solid wood paneling look. The water heater was removed, and pump, so no water system. I wouldn't have used it anyhow lol YUK. Makes it's that much lighter. Anyway, I know nothing about them. I have a lot to learn. Waiting on a better bit of weather and then I'll go out and raise it and set it up and see what I've gotten myself into. It will be a learn as you go project as well. I already feel your pain. I've watched some renovation vids, but I'm not looking to get to fancy. Portable, rechargeable and solar items is all I'm putting in it. It has a real AC someone installed. So researching what items I need. Like the Mr. Buddy heater. Those come highly recommended. I see them on every outdoor, camping type vids. I have camping, backpacking gear, but I need to upgrade. I need to get everything. I did get a rechargeable portable power station 500 watt I think for $140. Thought that was a great deal. However, it was a clearance sale. It was 5 stars. We will see lol. It can be recharged by electric, solar or cig lighter outlet in vehicle. So I'm looking at everyones vids. checking out their equipment, where they got it, how it holds up etc..
The fishing rod holder is genius
Well done I love all the work sweat and tears that went into completing your home ❤️
Soons the video played I just started smiling 🥲 man wooooow u hooked that thang up up up!!!😁✨✨✨🙌🏽🙌🏽
If this camper only weighs 1100 pounds dry, maybe 1300 loaded, I don’t think you need to worry about ruining your truck with it on. It’s a V-8 and your modifications really help.
Love it “mi casa es su casa 🏠 “🙌🏼
I love watching your videos, keep up the good work sir! Now as someone born in the early 80’s every time you call that 85 camper “vintage”….. that just hurts…. Haha!
Just A Suggestion, Maybe Put An Indicator Light To Show When Your Water Pump Is On, That Way You'll Never Have To Worry About Your Water Accidentally Pumping All Your Water Out As You Are Driving Down The Road...Take Care
The camper and truck walk around never gets old, LoL. Great job! You now have a HOME on wheels with priceless views.
Interesting setup, I was wondering. Why dont you remove the rear seat in the access cab and install a slide out that allows better access to the items and more storage?
good job men. I am 35 and you are much more mature in life than me. Thanks for the great videos. I am following up on every sundays.
From Mongolia.
Age just some stupid number
Hello my friend hope you had a great trip to Washington I met you on the Columbia river rest stop it was our first night on the Kimbo and traveled all the coast of Oregon and California on 101 had a great time. It was a pleasure meeting you and your girlfriend. Take care my friend.
Your carbon monoxide alarm should be close to the floor Jon
About 5 feet. Co is slightly lighter than air. Specially with you sleeping high up an sometimes using the little buddy heater.
@@dandingess8267 yeah but i was looking it up and it says Co lingers lower by the floor. I don't you could be right.
In houses carbon monoxide detectors are placed on walls and not on floors.
Propane is heavy. Often dectectors for propane meant for RVs are combined with CO detectors, and those units are meant to be mounted low. There are smoke detector/CO detector combo units that are meant to be mounted high. CO specific detectors can me mounted anywhere.
Thank You!!!! I just bought a 2003 Tundra, looking forward to doing this myself soon.
I am a Slumber Queen follower since day 1 also. I totally love the space and environment you created in that Jonathan. You did a fantastic job. Only thing I would need is a swingaway table thingy from the couch which you touched on. I congratulate you sir. Job well done :)
A Lagoon table...They seem to be nice and flexible 🤗
Suggestion on your main battery: if you are going to stay with a lead/acid battery, consider using a AGM instead of that flooded cell battery. Thanks for the update on the camper. Sure looks like fun.
okay my week is complete now😌 thank you jonathan keep safe❤️🙏
Thanks for watching!
Man, what an awesome job you have done! I found your channel a few weeks ago and binge watched the whole rebuild series, you did a great job and I can not wait to see what you do in the future with the Slumber Queen! One thing, can you go over the general cost of the build? I think that would shed some light and transparency for those who might be interested in doing something like this themselves, me included!
Why do you keep changing campers?
FYI Pumpkin spice doesn’t mean that it’s flavored with pumpkin. It’s just the spices that goes into a pumpkin pie. But they are delicious.
🙋🏽♀️Jonathan!! Stay safe and I’m doing very well 👍🏽👍🏽the Slumber Queen is doing great on the road
Nice tour Jonathan!
I had a vintage P.U.Camper on a half ton 4X4 F-150.
It was great, spacious, convenient, and comfortable…but…
was all too slow on back roads.
So I downsized to a ‘97 sport Cherokee 4X4, which I converted into a rv camper.
It is very nimble and allows me to explore much more of the back country
I love it!
Safe Travels!
Thank you for showing us around. I love your food ❤️ Your rig looks like you could stay off grid for quite a while 💪 A furnace, wow 🤩 Have a great day 🍀
Great job, I simply love how the camper turned out.
enjoying my cup of coffee woooh! watching this. I love your videos.
I love ur home ur very creative. U have done alot of things to ur home. Keep up tje good wk. N stay safe
Yo Jonathan I’m a subscriber but also a first gen tundra enthusiast. I have a pretty unique tundra camping setup and I do some solid fabrication as well. If your ever in Arizona let’s camp and maybe get some sliders on your truck!
Safety First... get rid of sliding fabric curtains next to stove burners ! My camper has pull venetian blinds and they are swell and safe.
You need upload more video, i can't wait 1 week for 1 video.
Love the fishing rod spot!! 😊
Hello @Jonathan I love that you left that old wallpaper inside your cabinet. And your kitchen does look beautiful. 💜👍🏼
13:24 so glad you got the step, it always drove me crazy you did not have one.
It felt strange not to hear your big "WHOO" after your first sip of coffee. It's the little things that entertain me. Safe travels and drink more coffee. ☕👍😋
Hey Jonathan those pancakeslookedgreat have you tried grilled onions on them I've heard they are great the camper looks great water Is free get it everywhere for free don't pay for it
Hi Jonathan, I really really like your camper setup. The attention to detail, clean and sophisticated kitchen setup and stealth outside appearance really makes this the ultimate camper. the breakfast looked amazing!
Congratulations on you new truck!!
Hello, Jonathan. I have been follow you recently and hadn't seen your new build. I love how nice and efficient your place is now. Very happy for you.
Hey bud, when you upgrade your electrical system consider a DC to DC converter to charge your house battery from the alternator. On my setup I can charge at 50amps from the alternator. You will need to run a positive cable from the alternator and a larger ground to frame. Oh and get a lithium battery. Those Lead acid are heavy, slow to charge, short live piece of crap. My setup is a F350 and a Lance truck camper.
You did such a great job with the renovations. Glad you've been able to tweak a few things that weren't working for you.
Saludos! You should disconnect the back seat for more space! Blessings from Puerto Rico ☀️🏖️🇵🇷🌫️😎
I’m in the middle of my own Truckcamper build , and I’ve really been enjoying your channel… if you are ever up in Canada ( Vancouver) and need some work done , I’m in!
Safe travels
Jonathan, please change out the curtains near the stove top. A blind will be easier to open and close and won’t give me the irks, every time you turn your gas on. 😩😩
Hey Jonathan, I wanted to tell you that my hubby & I tried a cheese and apple sandwich...OMGOSH, FAV new sandwich! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your videos.
Very impressive - just found your channel and very much enjoyed watching your tour. You seem knowledgeable and organized. At 72 I don’t feel I could handle being out there on my own but enjoy watching everyone out there. Thanks for sharing. When we first got married my late husband and I had a similar camper but we had a bathroom as well - didn’t see one in yours.
I've followed along for the whole thing. It must feel really good to give a tour of all your hard work. It never ends tho! haha
I think I said in one of your other videos. I saw a Slumber Queen parked in a supermarket carpark in Scotland.
I know that it's been awhile 😏I missed commenting.Love the way that your doors to your truck open!You can add an extension!👍The colors to the interior just gives the camper a great updated look-I like it!!!🤗👍And I would definitely fix myself some Pumpkin spiced 🥞 pancakes! Alright, Take care!🌺🌄☕
Great tour Jonathan...seeing Tessa ripping out fabric made me miss her...hope she is doing well with her new job and settled into her apartment
Blessings 😇
Hey I like the way you talk . You don't need to change .
It’s probably been mentioned before, but the company who made the Slumber Queen campers now makes the Scout brand off-road campers. I think the company is still owned by the same family.
Well done. Looks really good. Got some helpful pointers watching your videos. Just started my journey a few days ago. Bought a brand new truck camper and I’m on the road full time. See you on the road, cheers!
You make a mounting and place one of your solar panels inside where the reflictic's is.
"And this is the bedroom area... not much going on here".... hahaha... great episode Jonathan. really interesting info.
there’s a big difference between 110v shore (city power) vs your 12v battery power. Don’t cross them or you may blow fuses or even start a fire
i’ve been following your build since day one and started my own build because of you!
It's called MaxAir Fan I think there is a huge difference in performance from the reviews I've read and watched on both units so make sure you get the right one.
Fantastic, thanks 🙏🏻
CO alarm is to be low to the floor!
Skip the cooking part, heck no!!! ☺️ Good to see you at it friend.
You have done all the necessary repairs. If you still have the original radiator swap it out. They tend to fail internally and leak coolant in to the transmission.
How long do you stay in a spot or area, typically? What was your longest stay? Also, have you sent a link to these videos to the person who sold you the Slumber Queen? It would be such a trip for them to see! Lol!
Nice video, the only thing you failed to show us was the armory. Anyone living off grid should be prepared for all animals, both 4 legged and 2 !! Keep safe and happy travels !!
Greetings from Sydney Australia I only discovered your channel last week. Watched the van renovation videos and loved them all. Looking forward to more of your travel adventures
That’s awesome. Maybe put a computer fan outside the oven hood? Or one of those wood stove fans.
Mint as always!
Dang pumpkin pancakes. You stole my heart with that one lol.
Jonathan, that battery you’re using, is a standard car battery, I am an ex autozone employee and you got robbed on that battery, autozone Carry’s deep cycle RV/marine batteries and they look completely different to the standard car battery that you currently have.
I love wildpeaks I have 265 70 r17 on my Tacoma aaaa
Perfect
Hey Jonathan, 7 day stretch to wait for your next video. Keep em coming. Hail the Slumber Queen!
GREAT TOUR...GREAT VINTAGE CAMPER...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND TRAVEL CONTENT!
Great basic truck camper.
jon u should leave us a link so if we can't find that vid! I would leave the cam gear in camper so it doesn't get stolen!
cool vid 🙂