Hahahahaha "Daddy that's so cool!" then "Daddy it's not cool now!" Too cute!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. My favorite moment from all the videos for sure.

Your kids bring extra joy to your vid. Spend lots of time camping with them!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They love it. And they are looking forward to using it more then I am. Probably cause wherever we go they can have popsicles and icecream in the middle of nowhere.

the part when ur kids said " daddy its not cool now" made my day! love the videos keep it up

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will be starting camper 2.0 in a few months.

I LOVE your little cheering section! :)

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thank you.

I'm always looking for truck camper inspiration and I just found your build series today. My first truck camper setup was very simple but I just bought a second truck to replace the first one. I'm researching what I would like to do differently this time and your build out has definitely given me some good inspiration. I look forward to seeing more progress on this.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I thank you very much for the comment. It's nice to see this project helping out others. Makes this sort of build even more rewarding.

I first wondered about how it would stay up then ya showed the latch system. Learning curve. Figure out ways to do what you want to do then figure out how to improve on it. Good deal. Simple , clean, no nonsense. Im sure you have looked into closures like what's used on rear hatches of SUV's and hoods and such. This is a really cool project and more so that it is a prototype for you to learn from as you go. Lot of us getting to learn with ya as ya go, too.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

That's the goal of this. Other then the Line-X. Everything is relatively cheap. So I don't mind changing things up. My real expenses are from the items that go into the camper. And once I build a more permanent structure they will all follow. And I wont lose any sleep at night from money wasted. Plus. It's fun trying out different things.

The top is smart. Makes for a lot more room. Good idea.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

It really does. The idea is that it can stay down if I'm travelling and don't want to get any unwanted attention. And still be able to sit upright. But if I go camp somewhere and want the extra room then its just a mater of popping the top up.

Dude this is awsome! I don’t blame you tho getting a aluminum or fiberglass cap. Made it the way you wanted it!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

The price tag of a new cap to match my truck made my jaw drop. Two caps equals a truck camper. So I decided I would have some fun instead.

Love the kids your there hero great job 👏

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. They are loving it and they can't wait to go out.

I like the shape of it. Perfect for doing just "some" camping, and not the full on monstrocities they sell ready made. This does not look out if place to keep on truck permanently.

@RecceCampers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I like the idea of a permanent structure on my truck. I love having some other the creature comforts everywhere I go. Like my fridge and a place to take a nap.

Awesome work👍. If it was me I would get something that locks the roof in the up position. In the words of my kids.... shiny let's touch it lol.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Right now I only have that latch. But that rear system is going to be adjusted over the next few weeks as I change how it works. I am looking at the possibility of solid panels. If that happens then they will do all the heavy lifting when the roof is up, and I wont have to worry about it coming down as it will lock in multiple areas. If I go with canvas I'll have to look as some other options. But thanks for the suggestion. My kids are no different when it comes to shiny objects.

Just a suggestion sir. Your camper is very cool. They do make leafsprings that are 600 lb constant wieght. That might bring your rear end back to normal height. Great biuld.

@RecceCampers

2 жыл бұрын

great suggestion. And if I get started on 2.0 I will definitely look into that before starting the build. Thank you.

awesome. I was wondering how I was going to build my roof! TY So much.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. lol

Nice job. Congratulations. I have nissan titan as yours but only have camper shelf. Not so cool as yours. Thanks for sharing your excellent work.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And they all have their advantages. As long as you get to use it and are happy when you are.

I agree with the kiddos!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I think everyone would agree with them after this video. lol

That's cool

@RecceCampers

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Can't wait to start the next one.

Very cool build! I’m working on one right now, and started thinking about the amount of weight that’s going to be put on the bed rails. Did you ever come across any information regarding weight limits on the bed rails?

Daddy it’s not cool now 😂 haha

what hinges did you use?

Hi have you thought about using gas shocks to help assist with lifting the top of you camper? Im sure it will help with lifting it up.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. And I will be adding some. I still need to finish sewing the canvas together. Then I can add the gas struts.

Are you building from paper plans or just from your head as you go? I really like this. Looks sturdy.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Before I started the build I had done some sketches on paper and a 3D model on my computer. But that was just for the shell so I could see what it looked like. Most of it is a small sketch on paper the night before and trial and error during the build.

do you know what the end weight is?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be making a video this week to go over cost and weight as of this point in the build.

No one ever shows how they make the roof top water proof

maybe bring the locks to inside?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

What exactly do you mean? The locks are currently on the inside already.

@keanu3260

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers I meant for the latches on the outside holding the roof down? or do you have to unlock them with a key or something?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@keanu3260 no. They are the same latches you would find on a tent trailer. The inside could work. But the that only applies to the rear latches. I would not be able to access the front ones if they were inside. It would make it a bit nicer though.