Wow!! Outstanding. Loved watching the time laps. More detail please... and thanks so much for sharing. Best wishes..... Ax. PS... delightful to see the kids playing in Daddy's truck!!

@RecceCampers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. They loved it. Was a fun project. If I do it again I might be inclined to share more details as I go along.

Excellent job. I'm taking ideas from your work. I see all chapters. I'm continuing watching your channel. Best regards from Puerto Rico.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the same thing. It's one of the reasons I started posting these videos. Glad you enjoyed it.

U are very good' with housings. Thank you.

What a great job. Looks like I will not have enough time to build a camper on the back of my truck so I'll probably buy a bus camper and ship my truck to the state I am moving to. By the same token, Having a Bus Camper will give me plenty of time to decide where I want to live and how much personal time I want to put into the homestead. I learned a lot from your video. Thank you.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. And feel free to share what you do with the bus camper. We all learn little things from each other. Making everything we do work that much better in the end.

Hello I started by googling how to build cap for my truck and stumbled into your great set of videos ,first I’d like to say great job second love the great unique build and last love how you broke down cost , weight and all the information hope you enjoy it .... ohh and that kitchen slide out was amazing

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That means a lot. Glad you enjoyed it.

I just happen to come across your camper build series videos. What caught my attention was you have a very similar idea as I have been thinking about. I like your build. Good job. I look forward to see how you build out for the inside as well as listing what components/products you are using. I have a few designs already drawn up using Sketchup. By doing it this way for me allows me to see any design flaws and work through them. The design I'm going for so far allows me to have a queen size mattress in the loft. On each side I have 2 access doors. One door on each side are compartments for storage, the other is to have access to the bed of the truck for access to fuel cans, water, bags, etc. I wish you enjoyment with your build and future adventures.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's been on my mind for a long time now. I just couldn't wait anymore to do it. Glad you are enjoying it.

You have some great ideas. Cant wait to see them installed

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I can't wait either. Slowly its more and more functional each week.

Water....You are right, for making sure you have enough water during your outings/adventures. Look in to water filtration to be able to draw water from natural resources. I'm thinking I will build a solar water heater for quick shower, dishes, or any other type of clean up. Also, a 16 gallon water container using a water filter and water pump to be used for cooking. Then a couple case of 16 oz bottled water (about 4 gallons per case) for drinking, drink mixes, coffee. But again like you said you don't want to weigh down your truck. Water is 8.34 pounds per gallon. I live in southern Arizona. We do have some rivers and lakes. But during those adventures, may not be around available water resources. Also, I would be using water to re-hydrate food items. For example: a can of beans has some weight. Add a few cans of different foods will have some weight to it. I'm looking in to food dehydrators. I already have a Foodsaver vacuum sealer. Dehydrate most of your food, divided in to portions, vacuum seal. This also means less trash by volume. Once I am able to go out camping, most of my food items will be dehydrated, even using powdered milk. Less items you have to store in your refrigerator. Please take my ideas as just a thought. I'm just sharing ideas which may assist you or others in their adventures.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the powdered milk and dehydrated foods. I have a very small supply and can't find any stores here that have anything left on their shelves. I have a multiple filtration system. And a complete water and electrical schematic that I'll be going over once I build up the inside a bit. Should be interesting. And we have plenty of water sources where I'll be camping. So collecting water shouldn't be an issue. I guess I will find out when I take it out the first time.

Help with Ideas? Is going to be very difficult to find someone with better ideas than you, you are incredible I am hooked watching this project

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha. You, my friend. Are way to generous with your comments. But thank you.

Really nice job, looks great.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's coming along nicely.

You're a hellava good carpenter! That's not much weight enjoy !

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm looking to make my next one even lighter

Great build brother.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Yeees, finally the linex has arrived, looks great!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I was pretty excited when they called.

@jimh_vta

3 жыл бұрын

@RecceCampers, for the heat what about a dometic fantastic fan or vent. Might be able to suck some of it out. Fancier models even auto close for rain, etc. Just an idea.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimh_vta I had one of those fancy ones on my fifth wheel. It was great. It's between auto close and even the models you can leave open in the rain. Depending on the real estate I have left on the roof once I install my solar I may need to go with a side mounted idea. But roof top is preferable.

Awesome job

Looking good so far

@RecceCampers

Жыл бұрын

It didn't turn out half bad. Thank you.

Good job. Vent the storage area for the propane to the outside.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. I won't be using the storage for propane till I vent it, ad a proper lock. And also want to install a clamp to hold it securely.

@womackke

3 жыл бұрын

Remember you vent propane down, because it is heavier than air

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I will. Thank you. If you see it installed at the top of the door feel free to tell at me.

Great video and an amazing job will done. God bless

@RecceCampers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Freaking awesome man

@RecceCampers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was pretty fun.

Great job!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

what size plywood did you use for the side sheathing ?

Great damn job dude!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

You should have sprayed white or a lighter colored bed liner buddy. The black absorbs Soo much heat. I be used it before on things like enclosed trailers and it's brutal heat. It's hard to dissipate the heat like that. Putting some sort of venting like on enclosed trailers would help too. How much did you end up spending on the build if I may ask? Great build bud. 😎👍

For power, Have you also thought about installing an auxiliary battery in the engine compartment? My thinking is redundancy/backup. The vehicle factory battery does its job running factory components. The aux. battery would run vehicle accessories like lights, winch, etc. Then you have your solar generator to run your camper accessories. If you are not getting enough out of your solar due to very cloudy days, you would be able to charge your solar generator off the aux battery. The aux battery would be charged by solar, then again, if very cloudy days, you would be able to charge the aux battery by running the vehicle (charged by alternator).

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

So I mentioned being able to have a battery to power devices. But setting up an auxillary battery in the engine compartment could really be a good idea. I will definitely look into that. As I am all about redundancies. I love having a minimum of three ways to do just about everything.

Very nice job

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

What is the length of the truck bed inside

Excellent

@RecceCampers

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice job...I heard that bed liners over raw wood usually doesn't do well... I also experienced it with Dura Bak years ago... I have reservations that the shell/camper was coated enough to keep moisture out. The wood flexes, swells & lifts the liner. Some of the areas seem a little thin on liner. I believe the wood needs to be sealed in a resin or similar first. Have you looked into XPS for weight & insulation ? Good luck & enjoy the set up...

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have no issues as of now with the Line-X coating. And it is very thin. That was on purpose as I only wanted enough to weather proof it. This whole camper is only a prototype so I can get a shape designed that I like. I'll be super happy if this last me till the end of next summer. And I have looked into insulation and it will be multiple types mixed. I won't be installing it for a bit due to weather restraints. I will be testing it out this weekend on a camping trip to test out my battery. Thanks for the comments. And keep the suggestions coming. I have a while before I can get back to building again, and can use all the comments and suggestions everyone has.

@XtremeXJ

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers Enjoy !!

I was wondering if you were from Canada...then I heard you say "washroom". Cheers from a fellow Canadian now living in the US!!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

hahahahahaha. From all the dead giveaways. I'm so glad thats the word that got me figured out. lol Now I have to listen to myself say that. hahahahahahaha. You just made my night.

Line-X was a great way to go

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I'm very happy with the Line-X. And I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like over the years and how well it keeps out the elements.

@MONNIEHOLT

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers I knew I was going to put a Gator trifold cover on my truck so I knew the bed would not ever see sun light but I paid extra for the UV light protection that gives it a shine and prevents the bed from fadding over time take care

Make sure you put a latch on the access door to your propane tank also you have gaps that need to be sealed otherwise you will get rain inside of your bed.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Leaks have all been taken care of. And there are locks for the door also. I would never travel with items in that storage bin and no way to keep the door closed. That would be asking for trouble.

@eddielane9569

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers you did a fantastic job on that thing. I guess the Line-X hardens everything to protect it from Impact. What all does that stuff do?

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@eddielane9569 are you asking what does the Line-X do?

@eddielane9569

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers yes

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@eddielane9569 my original purpose was to give it a waterproof barrier. And to help strengthen the whole structure.

Seems professional to me.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That means a great deal to me. My next project will look professional on the inside also. Lol.

very nice

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

hello. i am curious because i am building something similar.. what gas props did you end up going with for the door? thanks!

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't picked any yet. Its a pretty tough decision here since I am limited to my choices. But I will post a link to what I choose in the video once I install them.

Great job looks nice , would like to see how long the line x holds up .

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am hoping a little while. I have a similar product in my truck bed. And I tortured my truck over the years and it still looks good. So only time will tell. My guess is that it will outlast my truck.

@robertwillmon9907

3 жыл бұрын

My cousin has an Isuzu rodeo sprayed it 7 years ago still looks the same

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertwillmon9907 that's awesome to hear. They told me at Line-X that it should last a long time even with it being constantly in the sun. So it's nice to hear of other people who have had good results.

It's a Nice build, I'm gonna be doing a similar build for my Ford F250 4WD but I'm gonna use the metal 2x4's for weight factor n strength I myself are look'n to go totally Gridless and for Long Term style... I did notice in your build you went with lumber construction and the Line-X you did is good idea but the color I think would be a Sweat Box inside and also it looked to have a lot of seems in the exterior even with Line-X those could pose a problem over time with flexing and just road speed n such... Also would like to know the over all weight out of your lumber built Shellcamper after total build before loading fridge water n cooking gas not with clothing n such just basic Shell weight... If too heavy after totally loaded may squat pickup n cause Road Walk going down Highway n thats Dangerous... As a retired Truck Driver I witnessed Bad Accident due to that Thanks for Reading PEACE

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aKJ8lZqBgsm1h6w.html Comes just under 400lbs. It's not the lightest in its class. But it's also just a prototype right now. I just want to see how well it keeps out the water. The main gap is where it will pop up. And I have a design to keep the water on the outside. But only time will tell. And once I do all my testing over the next year or two I will start a new one out of aluminum. As per the color, I don't know how it will react to the sun. But again. All part of the test phase. This was way cheaper then doing the aluminum right away. And this will be easier to change things around later.

@kylebrown6951

3 жыл бұрын

@@RecceCampers Well it does look good probably better than I can or will do.... So good luck and will be check'n back to see your out come Thanks for Reading PEACE

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

@@kylebrown6951 keep me posted on your build.

How much weight did you add to your truck!? Seems like there are better options other than lumber.

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of better options besides wood. But where I live I can only work with wood for the most part. My next home will hopefully open up a variety of other materials I can use. As for the weight. As you see it here in this video it's around 390lbs.

👍👏👏👏👏

What was the final cost?

@RecceCampers

Жыл бұрын

That was pretty much the end of that project. The cost from that video breakdown was it. I would love to build a 2.0 if KZread would acknowledge my account and I could start earning again for the project.

Absolute total waste of my time, and the video is like watching a 45 rpm record played at 78.

@RecceCampers

2 жыл бұрын

These videos were never meant to make it this wide over the internet. I only wanted to post them for family and friends to see while I was making it. I would have done another long video but since youtube doesn't want to acknowledge my channel I haven't really cared for posting anything lately.

Awesome job

@RecceCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.