Wow, its coming together. I love the way you do your channel. Ca,t wait to see more. I'm headed to watch another one😁

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad your enjoying it. Welcome to the channel.

I watched many other video, but this really impressed me. It's look fit, nice and strong with the truck.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is definitely strong. A bit too strong. But it came at a price of weight. Still lighter then your average truck camper but heavier then the average truck top camper.

The Crockers sent me over to check out your awesome skills!! I'm super impressed 👏 👌 😎

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

looking awesome

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Love it!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

2nd video down and I love the build. This looks awesome!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm loving building it. Just wish I didn't wait so long. lol

@StruggleandStrive

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers I watched all the videos today. You did an amazing job. Looking forward to what you do in the future.

Very cool

@RecceCampers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Would love to see the slowed down version awesome build

I have a Nissan with the same be rails and will be looking to do something similar in the spring. how are you mounting the rails to the bed? Nice work, inspirational, TY.

Also, just noticed those stairs for the tail gate! Did you make or rig that from something else, or is that an available accessory?

Wonder why no car manufacturer makes their cars out of wood, someting about unsafe at any speed perhaps? Dont get me wrong here because I admire your skills and work with this camper.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Its all good. Everyone has their own opinion. And while I have no issues like that with wood. This is not a permanent camper. This is a prototype camper that will be rebuilt with an aluminum frame later.

@donoberloh

3 жыл бұрын

Campers and motor homes are usually wood framed.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@donoberloh You are a hundred percent right.

Your wife must be a good one. Nice job .

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

haha. Thank you.

Very nice work! I'd just have gotten some 10 ft 2x4s to use on full length top rail.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

That is what I used. I used 2x2s on top of that. And they didn't come in 10foot lengths.

Would this be possible to do as a DIY, but rather than wood, using some sort of metal framing to reduce the weight?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the purpose. This camper was always a prototype project just so it would be cheaper to build overall and let me see my plans live. I am moving to a new location in around 5 to 6 months and will be creating as I like to call, version 2.0. It will not be made of wood. Or at least minimal wood. And I am looking at materials such as aluminum to reduce the over all weight.

@sheri4673

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers Have you determined yet whether we as consumers can we get our hands on the raw materials to build from scratch? In your prototype, your frame is wood, do you know in a Lance or other better quality camper, of what material is the frame constructed? From where does the camper get it's structural strenght and integrity? I've also wondered, to make it easier on myself if it might be possible to purchase the camper shell, from the manufacturer and then I can handle finishing the interior myself. So far, I've not found a source for just the shell. I look forward to your next project! Thank you for sharing this process with all of us.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheri4673 that is one of the goals here. As nice as it would be to start a business building these for people. I set this channel up as a way to show my family and friends at the other end of the country this project. I have now talked to 3 people who have started to build their own versions after watching my videos. I believe anyone can do this with the right tools. But for those without those tools. There are plenty of companies that sell camper shells that you can finish the inside. If this channel last long enough to raise a decent amount of money. It will be used to do just that. I would love to build this sort of thing at a low cost for people who want something specific. Including shells that can be finished by the purchaser. Even a set of plans that can be used to make your own using any materials you see fit. And also a more step by step video series. Thank you for the support. And I hope I gave you a bit more of a clear answer.

Started this project on my dodge ram..my bed is not easy...the sides are not straight...the cab area is curved...I didn't want to do such complex work as far as bowing wood...for me this project looked like it could be done with minimal tools and time...but ..when I went for it...it wasn't...I don't like clamps so I tried to make it lock into the bed sides..would work but you'd still need a rubber piece between the cover and bed rails for weather...it's fall here and trying to cram all of it into one days work just wasnt looking possible so I dumped the project returning my weather seal and roofing seal and literally leaving the wood supplies at lowes because they wouldn't accept it as a return because it had been ripped into six foot pieces...lost money...oh well...ears are for wax...not bullshit...I have very little wax...more bullshit in my ears...so I decided to dump the project ..what will I do? Either buy a camper cap or I might just buy a cargo van..it would allow me to make a way better mobile living space...fridge tv heater bed and storage space...simple inverter and wall and floor mount kits...weather seal the whole interior for insulation with traction and just drive and park and sleep...save me at least a grand a month...way better than a camper shell...just a bigger buy but...a bigger value and better effect. Livable not likable ..gas higher? Maybe a tad but it's not a big deal...if I can park anywhere and sleep I will save a ton on gas anyways...it's not a big mom deal anymore. Life is good..now if tv would shut the fuck up.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Sorry to hear about all that. I love the idea of a van but would rather the same thing in a cargo trailer. But if your going to live in it then the van will be a much better plan. I would love to design one. Keep me updated on your progress. I'll have my fingers crossed for you.

What s going to carry the load on your cantilevered portion over your cab?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

The camper is bolted down to the truck bed. And before using it for long journeys it will have even more holding it down. Right now the overhang portion is bolted down to the camper frame with four heavy duty bolts. I made sure that it was one solid piece before bolting it down to give it more strength. I've been up there and no signs that it wont hold.

@connorg3575

2 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers Hey there, in the middle of planning my build and this is one of the biggest question marks for me right now. Any lessons learnt from building the over hang? Love your build!

Great job!Can you please help me build one?I can pay good , Thanks, shan

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would love to build these for other's. But at this moment I don't have a proper location to do the work. That's why it's taking me so long to do this. I have to work around my work schedule and the weather. If I get my shop next year, I would be able to work around the clock without worrying about weather. Once that happens then I will start helping others out with this sort of thing.

how much was the entire project?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

So I just got the camper yesterday. A few hours after replying to your last comment. So I plan to go over it in detail to get a cost of all the materials. And the weight. Line-X gave me an overall weight of adding their product at 60lbs/27.2155kg. I'll work on the rest this week.

@buzrash

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers Thanks, man! can't wait

Love what you're doing but to fast to follow for me.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And I get it. I wasn't planning on doing a timelapse. I wanted to originally make a proper video. But didn't have much to work with. I will be making another similar once I move to my new home so that I hope I'll be able to slow down and make it more instructional.

@cromano6830

2 жыл бұрын

Put the video on .25 speed lol