I am originally from Australia and traveled on lots of really dusty roads, I found to stop dust you need to have a small opening at the front of the canopy, this then pressurized the inside of the canopy and stopped the dust that swirls at the back of the vehicle being sucked into the rear through any gaps.. the weather stripping and mat you installed will also help in that regard.

@billquantrill4960

19 күн бұрын

Could you please elaborate, mate?

@marcboucher3263

4 күн бұрын

I used a pool noodle to block the dust and water from coming in.

One of the best systems i have ever seen! Simple and to the point!

The 6.5’ bed makes a difference. Good video and topper. a 5.5’ truck bed and a tall hunter has challenges.

@megacountryboy03

Ай бұрын

I also have a 5.5 bed and am 6'. I have found a cot that folds up and i put it in diagonally and that helps but man it takes up more room. How do you have yours set up?

@tonypapay

Ай бұрын

@@megacountryboy03 I put the tailgate down and secure a rain fly as needed. Not elegant.

@reverend434

Ай бұрын

I’m 6’1” and I’ve got a short bed with a DECKED and topper I’ll lay a sleeping pad diagonally on the DECKED and I’ve got plenty of room

@demonicscience1470

Ай бұрын

I too have a Tacoma and am over 6'...lol

@everettsweet80

Ай бұрын

Seriously, what's up with this? I am 6'3" and drive a 2016 Frontier crew cab.

Creating the right set up is always a challenge, it's nice to see you've sorted out one that works great for you. Mine now involves two tons of camper trailer.

@JaceMcfetridge

7 күн бұрын

😂 I love that

I like the cot! Love my 8’ bed for doing this, more room for coolers and gear. The weather stripping is a nice twist. Help keep out bugs as well.

Love the simplicity of your setup. Well thought out. Keeps your truck versatile.

Nice, simple and very mobile. Clean setup . I also used to have a slide in camper, but it was just too much back there that wasn't great for easy mobility. I sold it. I bought a cab high truck canopy and it's been great--easy in every way to get my stuff together and go. Great job 👍🏼⛰🗻🏞🌄

Great video 👍 That's an awesome cot 🤙 I have been through my fair share of cots and one of my complaints was how the legs were designed because I was typically utilizing cots in locations where that cross bar underneath was a hindrance to making it flush to a wall or whatever, so it causes you to take up unnecessary space in an awkward spot 😮‍💨. Thanks for sharing this, I am gonna have to check that out 🤙👍💯 Stay safe and well everyone much love to all ❤🤙✌️✌️

My setup is similar, but I use clear bins for ease of visibility and leave the tops off since they are inside. I use a milk crate to carry my 5 gal toilet, then at camp I flip it upside down to be my step stool to get in.

Only think you need is a tailgate assist! Best $15 I’ve ever spent to have the tailgate drop slowly when opening from the inside

well done. I agree the platforms people build are to cumbersome if you want to use the truck as a truck to haul. for my bed I use a roll-a- cot because it too straddles the wheel well but your cot with a mattress is much more comfortable. The cap with opening side windows is a real game changer I'm sure. Very nice.

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a nice setup.

Absolutely: the dust comes in from the gap under the tailgate. Great job on the cot.

Your truck hunting/camping set-up videos are excellent!

Great Job on the video Truck camp Thank you for sharing this great information your always trying to test and make changes God's Blessings on all your adventures

Awesome setup. I bring my Weber Q grill with stand and 20lb propane tank with griddle plate and a tiny 2200i super quiet generator for coffee, boiling water, lights at night, etc.

Sweet setup Jace!

Keep it Simple. Well done

Nice one bro. Like it!

love this setup

I did almost the same, but bed height a little higher to allow bins to slide out straight back easy. Add some paracord to pull out a second bin that’s stored at front of bed.

Yeah, i like that cot! Great find, good idea!

@Fresh_Tracks

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Cool set up never thought of a cot I have build a bed frame out of wood then add mattress

Awesome cot. That makes the whole setup

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

I did a lot of research on cots before I got one and this one really fit the bill. I absolutely love it

Lots of good ideas. Especially for those like me who like pickup camping !!

Keep It Simple. I had an over-height aluminum cap with barn-doors on an 8' bed - Ford, and I know about dust. I took a pole-canopy set along with me and a good folding chair. Thanks.

GREAT JOB 👍 👌

That bed rug is dope

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

I love it

@billquantrill4960

19 күн бұрын

Agreed. It makes too much sense not to utilize.

Trading jeep in for F150,thanking of same kinda set up,really like side window idea,thanks for sharing

I’m looking at the same cot for the same reason

Genau so gefällt mir das 👍👍👍

Nice job. 👍

Well done mate

Nice set-up! Neat and functional! We need to put weather-stripping on our cap. Driving dirt roads really makes our gear dusty...

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

It will make a huge difference! Thanks for watching

I've made a similar cot setup out of a piece of plywood and some PVC pipe. Has all the same advantages of being able to remove it super easily, but you can also customize the size/height/length of the platform.

Awesome!

Great setup, thanks for sharing. I don't get why almost all truck toppers only offer sliding windows. I do realize awning type(Arctic Tern) windows are much more expensive. But everything is more expensive nowadays and paying more for better quality has always been the case. Just seems the awning windows would shed water better while open during heavy rain. The Moonlander is one of the few Toppers that offers awning type windows as a choice in a buildout. But they aren't cheap Toppers. Love how simple yet completely functional and probably less expensive your buildout is. Safe and happy travels Sir.

Get a big bug net put it all over your whole truck 🙂

On my 2016 GMC under the bed rails are huge openings to the wheel wells. Tape them up to stop dust coming in.

@jK-yj2tl

10 күн бұрын

Same with my 2011Tacoma

Good set up, i would and will add a slide out under the whole thing.

GFC. Made in Montana. It’s a game changer.

Nice Job. I really like the chainsaw😁. Tell Randy he needs one too

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

that might be a hard sell! hahah😂

Like it !

Looks good. My truck bed is only 5.5 ft so I’m really limited in using my truck bed for camping.

@mfcarney

Ай бұрын

No fix available? Common guys!

@gregb5979

Ай бұрын

Search KZread for 5 and a 1/2 foot bed workarounds there are some ingenious ideas out there

Try a Roll-A-Cot they fit a 6.5" bed and you can get a sleeping pad at Home depot for ~$30 that will never spring a leak and keep you nice an warm.

@jimsomerville3924

Ай бұрын

Yeah, Roll-a-Cots are very nice, they sell replacement parts, are made in US, and disassemble pretty small.

@markminer7390

Ай бұрын

The large (3 leg) Roll-A-Cot works great in an 8' bed! Made a trip from WA to TX for a pig hunt last year. Easy to disassemble and very compact when not in use, but huge! I use a fabric covered foam mat from Cabelas, for mattress. Truck glamping. 😊

@slimslam412

Ай бұрын

Do you have a link for the Home depot sleeping pad?

That's a great setup. I know because I had one like it in 2008 to 2011 for a GMC Sonoma small truck. Had the topper already on it and started thinking "Why can't a guy make a camping setup out of this?" The stackable totes work great. Unfortunately, the truck was a piece of crap. Had nothing but problems with it and got rid of it.

I like the camper . Easy to catch you just wait by the truck. Or the coffee shop?

Any way you could put out quick video on the disco bed modification thanks. I like this great idea

@monkeyb1820

Күн бұрын

Each side has 3 pipes. You'd just have to hack some length from the middle pipe. It would take a few minutes b/c it is good quality metal. And you'd want to smooth it out with a rasp. And I assume he also cut the green canvas to make it a few inches shorter from head to foot. I own the discobed bunks. They're really well made. You can sleep directly on them, but a mattress pad does make it considerably more comfortable. I use a thin blow-up camp pad I got at Costco. The best thing would be to cut a 'memory foam mattress topper' to fit. Then no worries about your mattress getting a flat.

Cool

Great set up! Love the idea of the carpet for the insulation and dust factor but have my doubts about every day use. Too much of my stuff just gets tossed back in the bed of the truck, especially dirty oilfield coveralls. But then again, my Jeep has carpet and it gets tossed in there as well.

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

Its not really like regular carpet. Very durable and and moisture wont cause it to mold. I throw muddy gear back there all the time and it is very easy to clean up. I was worried about getting it too dirty as well when I first got it but now I dont even think twice about it. If your on the fence Id recommend it, you wont be disappointed!

@coffeehunter8742

Ай бұрын

Ive had a BedRug in my 2500 for 5 years now. It comes with everything you need to seal out dust, plus velcro's into place & can be removed for cleaning if hou want. High pressure wash, etc. But mine has held up impeccably well. Resists dirt & stains. Easy to brush or vacuum. Special padding underneath the "rug" levels out the truckbed low spots/grooves & makes it easy on the feet or knees. Highly recommend.

Thanks for sharing. I was considering a popup but I think I'll go for a tall camper shell. How much food and water do you carry? I love your cot setup. Are you able to sit up straight?

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

Food and water depends on length of trip. Usually always have a 5 gallon jug of water in my truck at minimum. I can sit up straight while sitting in the cot.

Those truck camper inserts are designed for 3/4 to 1 ton PUs not a half ton. The rear suspension on a half ton are not strong enough. No wonder it swayed from side-to-side.

I love these truck bed camp setups. But I’ve never figured out what you would do if you did manage to get an elk. Seems like you would still need to pull a small utility trailer to carry all the meat coolers.

@matthewholden3823

Ай бұрын

You only need two 110ltr coolers for an elk just one more additional to what he already has

@peterevans8194

Ай бұрын

If space was a real concern, you could always use a hitch haul, although they bring other limitations...

Did this in the 70's

Cool set up. You must be tall. I doubt I could reach over that bed well.

At 3:59 of the video it shows the Dis-O-Bed Single L cot at Public Land website for at $139.99. The link takes you to camping world and it is $199.99. What site did you get the cot from at $139.99?

Can a yeti 210 fit with the cot? My truck is similar with extended topper and the 210 fits perfect in there when you open it up.

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

I dont know the 210 dimensions off the top of my head but I would imagine it should fit. For reference the cooler in this video is a 110.

I gave up and use a cabalas instinct 6 man tent for a basecamp.

I couldn't afford a double side door on hard topper so with soft top

get it. cot his eye 😂😂😂😂

What mattress pad do you have on the cot?

The disco bed says its 82” in length. I was wanting to get one for my Ram 2500 but was worried it would not fit. Its good to know you were able to modify it to fit! Great video! I love the simplicity of truck shells. I use mine a lot.

What mattress are you using?

Question....the legs on the cot in your truck look longer than the one in the link you provided. Did you change out the legs? or is it just an illusion in this video? The one int he link doesnt look like there would be enough room to stash a bin under it?

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

Hi, the cot comes with leg extensions. If you scroll through the photos on the website you will see the longer legs. So you have the option to use it low or attach the extensions and get you up a bit higher.

Sweet setup. My only question is, where do you fit your gal?😂

@cynic6964

Ай бұрын

If like me, 5th wheel trailer comes along with wife when not hunting solo.

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

haha good question. When its the two of us I ditch the cot and just lay down a double wide mat. Have to pull all the gear out though!

KOOL

Look up roll a cot for another cot option

What mattress are you using

Do you have bad frost/moisture on cold overnights?

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

No I usually crack a window, unless it’s super cold then I use a diesel heater which helps mitigate any moisture

The only thing you need is a sunroof and a ceiling fan😀😀

👍👍

What kind of mattress is that?

what model Sthil is that?

Will the extra lg disco cot fit w/the Yeti?

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

I’m not sure. This is a single that I modified to fit

What do you do for heat?

@timothymitchell4261

Ай бұрын

A couple of weeks ago, he made a video showing how he set up a diesel heater.

One issue with your slide-in camper is you are using it with a half ton pickup, you need to beef up the suspension with a half ton pickup, but I understand the simplicity of what you're using now.

@jimsomerville3924

Ай бұрын

Maybe, but it looks quite light. One for sale said 1300 lbs wet weight. F150s usually have pretty good payload capacity. So would depend on what/who else he is carrying whether going over GVWR of vehicle.

@DS-md7jn

Ай бұрын

@@jimsomerville3924 yes I agree, but with that much top heavy it's always going to ride better in a 3/4 ton or one ton.

How long is your truck bed internally?

@JaceMcfetridge

19 күн бұрын

I do not know off the top of my head, I would need to re-measure it. I thought it was around 74in but don't quote me on that

Is there any possibility of getting two cuts in the truck bed

@terrancepadilla7217

Ай бұрын

Cots

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

@@terrancepadilla7217 Maybe! May take some modifications. The Disc-O-Bed cots actually make a bunk bed style cot but Id imagine it would be too tall in my truck.

Where do put bear/elk

@npfish

Ай бұрын

In the back of the truck...

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

In the back of the truck. Thats why I like this set up so much. If I really needed to I can tear that cot down in a couple of minutes, but most cases dont even need to do that.

@josephrogers8213

Ай бұрын

@@JaceMcfetridge thanks

Pro Tip...measure your truck bed before buying a cot😂😎

@JaceMcfetridge

Ай бұрын

Haha I did many times. I ordered the cot knowing I would need to cut it down to fit.

Hmmm... clear plastic bags, hung off the truck cap, with what looks like the left overs of a dismemberment. Nice touch. 🤦

you just proved there is no problem you cat overcome if you just throw enough money at it

Leave the bears alone