the new setup looks cool Brian. i know ive said it before but you are looking even more fit and trim. good for you. i am down 17 pounds and feeling good myself! take care.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Todd👍🏻 good on you too, keep it up 👍🏻👍🏻

Diesel heaters are the best way to keep warm these days. They are becoming more affordable. That particular heater that you used has the ability to turn itself off and back on when the temperature reaches your selected temp. Just like the heater in your home. You will need to extend the control panel wiring to bring it inside as the temp sensor is in the controller. You program the controller via the buttons as the Bluetooth does not access that area. Your manual should coach you through it. You can also change from "C" to "F" on the controller but not in the Bluetooth. I am a Vine Voice reviewer for Amazon and I have 6 diesel heaters and this model is my favourite. Keep those videos coming...

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the tips👍🏻

You looked and sounded like a kid on Christmas morning throughout this video. I’m glad you had fun camping again. That setup is definitely sweet

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

lol. I did have fun, felt nice👍🏻

I have the top oak and i found that running the heater into the top of the front door and mostly into the sky light works well. Most of the air blows into the rain flap but creates a thermal barrier and the air still blows back into the tent. As the night got colder i would reach up and direct a little more air into the tent. By the end of the night it was blowing directly into the tent.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

great tip! thanks

You had the biggest smile on your face! And you are right, a real camp vibe was obtained with the roof top tent. Looking forward to your next video.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😀

Awesome that you changed the setup. Looks like a lot of fun. I don’t know how hot the heater tube gets but might want to keep it away from the paint on your truck (if that is even an issue). That vent setup looks perfect.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

You’re looking down right skinny!! Good for you for losing the weight, whatever you are doing it’s working! Love the new set up, looks fun!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathy😀

That was the best ......clean cut conventional camping episode I've ever seen. Excellent job Brian❤😎👍.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much👍🏻

Bro I’m totally digging this setup! So many pros to this. Doesn’t have back up blind spots ,full bed for gear and that view you get from up there,easy setup, looks better then a topper. I could go on and on lol

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks bud👍🏻

Thanks for taking us along! Look forward to the next trip. Stay warm! Stay safe!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Super cool Brian…

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man👍🏻

When I'm not camping, I'm watching you camp. Good stuff man

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks👍🏻👍🏻

When you said It's turning me into beef Jerky from the inside out that made me laugh 😅. Great roof top tent Brian.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks bud👍🏻

Hi Brian I live at Indiana we’re having a lot snow storm right now be safe stay healthy

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you👍🏻

Work in progress. Outstanding, Thanks

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Good to see you getting out again! Looks like a solid set up. Very versatile.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks👍🏻

Great video! So much more fun than camping in the Texas heat. I really like the change of pace by using the rooftop tent.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris👍🏻👍🏻

Awesome video the ss2 is great. I love mine. I bought a small 90 degree exhaust elbow and used that as my piping and put the muffler right on top of that and mounted it to the box. Much more compact than the exhaust pipe it comes with. Happy camping

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I’m going to shorten my exhaust too👍🏻

Another great video my friend. I hope you enjoy your new tent home. There will be things that you miss with your truck camper top and things you like better with your new tent. We will see when it is Raining in the morning and you are HUNGARY lol. Love your videos. Jake McClellan The Oregon Boy 👦

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Jake👍🏻

Heyy Brian nice setup tranquil waters amazing scenery, you're like a kid in a candy store with the tent 😂 dinner looks yummy, hurry up and change the ladder to the side that looks dangerous coming down the back, stay safe stay warm

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank ya👍🏻👍🏻

Very relaxing video. Came across your videos in search of rooftop tent setups. I really like your rig. Enjoy your time outdoors.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

Hey Brian! Good to see you back out there again. I like the setup you have there. Easy to set up and plenty of room. Glad the diesel heater worked out well. If you really want to put it to the test, take it out in the single digit temps we're going to get next week 😂 if you're brave enough. I'm not 😂. The good thing about the cold is you don't have to worry with the skeeters! Take care stay warm and have a great weekend!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

lol! I’m planning on trying to take it out Sunday. We shall see though. Any precipitation though and I’m staying home. Would not be fun to get stuck out there with icy roads

Great video. G'day from Australia 🇦🇺

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Hi looks like you had an enjoyable trip, glad all the new bits and pieces worked out ok, all the best 👍🐝🌞

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jim👍🏻👍🏻

I really like your setup, I think I would permanently put the ladder coming out the side so it didn't interfere with the tailgate. This video has me wanting one of those tents.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I’ll get the ladder mounts adjusted to do that. I don’t like it coming out the back either

Real nice setup, looking forward to future vids, thanks Brian for sharing

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy👍🏻👍🏻

Love Roaming Reckless shes awesome & with ur chicken get Beercan Chicken & Head Country Seasonings as well to go with ur Kicken Chicken

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Hey @Brianwatersoutdoors, greeting and blessing, that foldable charcoal chimney is awesome. Love the new set up.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Christian👍🏻

I have been wanting to go the Dempster hwy in Canada, that set up would be almost perfect.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻

That’s AWESOME!!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻 Yeah man, Snowmageddon hit here yesterday, sucks

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I’m ready!👍🏻👍🏻

@tommanning7337

7 ай бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

Man that's a nice view up there. That tent worked out great. Awesome Video!!!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks👍🏻

Awesome setup looks like a blast looking forward to your future videos.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you👍🏻

❤❤❤ the new Setup 🎉. You're gonna have a blast with it once the weather conditions are more cooperative. Downside to it is Miss Pig will probably not be scurrying up that latter anytime soon. Just now thought about her sweet face 😮. Oh well, adult time for Dad is good 👍 👌 😄. Pig and Pickles will have to do that RVING Thang 😅. Hugs.😊

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much😀

It looks cool, but clearly the setup takes longer than 8 seconds. It's fun and exciting to have some new gear to play with, just be realistic with it.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

No sense of humor I see. It did take 8 seconds to push up the tent…..

Nice! Love the setup. Get an electric blanket, I used one for years in my rooftop tent 28-30 degree temps

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

lol, already bought one👍🏻

@anonymous_friend

6 ай бұрын

What blanket works well?

Good episode, and the Etsy device for the tent heater hose looks like a winner. I priced the various tire tables, and find them too pricey also. What I've bought is a tire step (roughly $60) to use for my Wave 2 and/or diesel heater. Did a test and a bungee cord holds the Wave 2 sufficiently enough on the tire step. Could also use a cam buckle strap. I think you previously mentioned getting an awning (180/270) in the the future. It'll increase your "living area", and provide shelter from rain/harsh sunshine.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

So, I saw the side step, and will probably end up getting that instead of the table….or just build my own. And, I already have my awning, just a simple pull out and I’ll try to get that installed when the weather gets a little nicer.

@retnav92

7 ай бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors 👍

Rooftop looks like much fun ! And dinner looked really tasty. Yep, I'm sending some cooler weather your way. I'm 500 miles north of you, and it's forecast to drop to minus 10F saturday night. Hey you were suffering the heat last summer, just trying to help you out !

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I’ll still take this over the 100 degree days anytime

Thank you for a very informative video! You made up my mind if I’d like one of those, NO! Factor in setting up in the rain, late night pee trips, climbing up and down would get old quick! Cooking when raining or super cold is done outside or up on your bed. Not to mention all the storage space you lost when selling your topper. Just not for me. If you like it is all that matters!!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Get well Soon...and like your setup...:)

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome video looking forward to the next one 👍🏻

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Set up looks great enjoyed The Video 👍

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

To be honest I really really like this new set up and also it’s seems like a great great new set up video love the lights… awsome meal you look good nice view at the water Awsome 💙🍻🫡💪🔥

@FATHERSOFBASS

7 ай бұрын

That lantern shot on the table was amaze balls

@FATHERSOFBASS

7 ай бұрын

Hey y not set your heater up inside your truck bed so it’s not outside in the eliments plus a lil more secure in your bed n just run the hose up the side?

@FATHERSOFBASS

7 ай бұрын

Do you mind me asking your age brother?

@FATHERSOFBASS

7 ай бұрын

I’m exited for you and I’m excited with you for the new vids brother

@FATHERSOFBASS

7 ай бұрын

This is fkn dick right here do this more 38:13 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

If you shorten the heater tube by setting in closer to the tent ⛺️ and wrapping the tube with a towel to prevent heat loss. It would be more efficient if it’s needed.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Surprisingly that insulated hose worked pretty well. I could shorten it a few feet though.

Beautiful sky and shooting stars! Your meal looked delicious, something I’d like to try. Love the new setup, any chance you and Crazy will get together for winter camping?

If you plan on camping in sub freezing temps and your diesel heater is outside naturally you might want to consider some fuel anti gel...I drove large diesel trucks for 30 years and with such a small tank on the heater it wouldn't take much for the fuel to gel...thus eliminating your heat source...and I'm surprised after watching your gear and gadget review channel that you didn't have a leatherman to adjust the allen screws for the ladder lol...all is good...I watch Roaming Reckless as well and yes Ollipop is $2 a can at the local grocery...guess I'm going to have to try it...dig your videos and I'm sure you'll have this rig decked out for everything you need...stay warm...I'm in Missouri and currently -7 windchill

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I was preparing to use kerosene here in a few days for the frigid temps. Think that would work?

You can always get a inflatable pad also

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

Brian! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, and this one was the BEST intro you’ve put together. Great editing! Awesome way to keep your audience engaged! This is going to ABSOLUTELY increase your watched hours. Also, I could tell you were losing your spark in the truck camper. It didn’t look like you were having as fun as when I originally started watching. But wow! This video, you were all smiles and you definitely got your spark back! So many new things to test and I’m so happy for you bro! Also, I just did a review on my channel for the Fire Maple Orange lantern. I love the ambiance and the light it puts out that the camera picks up. What a great episode… all the way around. How long did it take you to get everything out of the tent and get it completely squared away?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy👍🏻 it took about 20 minutes this morning, but I had to keep going back into the truck to thaw out my hands. Definitely a lot slower in the dark in sub freezing temps compared to putting it up when I got there

@WanderwithWill

7 ай бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors I can imagine! I’m sure the more you do it, the quicker you’ll get. You’ll develop systems to make it easier.

Cool. You could almost fish from inside the tent.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Almost!

I like the new camping set up. The only downside I see so far is when you were making your morning coffee and having to stand outside instead of being able to be in the camper shell. Just thinking about if it’s raining. Also I assume if it rains and the tent gets wet you will have to open it up inside your garage when you get home and let things dry out. Wondering if you set the ladder on the side you can set up a little tent shelter at the tailgate? I love the view from up in the tent. I realize it was your 1st trip and you have bugs to work out and maybe some modifications. Oh and the diesel heater set up is really nice! Thanks for taking us along. Be safe!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I “could” make coffee up in the tent, just didn’t think about bringing the supplies up there. And yes, I’d have to “air out” the tent at home if it did get rained on , so obviously pros and cons with this new setup.👍🏻

I know your pain with side sleeping and a thin pad. Wake up feeling like someone hit you with a sledge hammer. Extra foam makes a huge difference

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, looking forward to getting that pad installed. My hips were a bit sore

Awesome video next time take that charcoal and throw in the fire no need for kindling. 👍🏼

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

@jasonfillmore2991

7 ай бұрын

What’d you think of the movie I thought it was awesome? 👍🏼

Instead of a tire table, try looking for tire step. That should be a lot cheaper

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Looking now😂👍🏻

From South Africa Hi B, glad I snagged this one, your tent looks way cool. Care to give some specifications on the canvas ? Have to castigated you.... why no fishing practice ? Love to see pig & you co- existing in the tent 😂 RGDS Warren

You’re into this for the meals and going to bed on a full belly 😊

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Exactly!

Maybe im.late to the party on this one but what happened to the donkeys and the busch. I did like the old truck cap as it was solid and probably held up to the elements better. The new one gets you higher up thats all i get from it

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Just wanted a change👍🏻

Hey Brian (Dean here). That’s awesome. I was wondering…. Does that diesel heater stink inside the tent (like give you a headache from fumes)? Also, would be cool if they made a thermostat of some type that you could hang in the tent annd string down to the heater panel and, while you’re sleeping it kick off/on as needed. If there is no thermostat, you could just unzip a window and let some cool air in as needed and/or even bring a small fan just to help circulate a tiny bit of air (whether it be warm or cool air). I could tell at first you was hot when you first turned it on…but then came the cold! lol. Thanks for showing off your lighter! Hope it helps bring many warm nights, campfires and meals cooked! Be safe my friend and stay warm!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Hi Dean👍🏻 so, the control panel on the heater is the thermostat. All I’d need to do is extend the wiring and throw that little control screen in the tent and that would help regulate the heat more. I’m just lazy😂

@3187rakkasan

7 ай бұрын

Ahh ok. And does the heater vent/duct throw off diesel fumes in the tent while trying to sleep? (Not carbon monoxide… just stinky fumes)

Really digging the roof top tent. Have you given any thought to adding Molly panels to the sides of the rack to hold stuff? Might come in handy and keep you from having to climb in the bed for things.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I’ve thought about it, but in reality everything I need I can throw in my backseat or in the bed. 👍🏻

Good on you. You have cut weight and looking good. Big transformation. Curious to the methods and reason why? I noticed no adult beverages...Maybe I missed prior videos explainging this, but please tell...Good stuff!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks👍🏻 I’ve been exercising a lot (cycling about 20miles/day) and just eating better.

Nice build and very clean! My only question is how do you keep everything in your truck bed including the carpet in the truck bed dry?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thanks. The bedliner is not “carpet” and can get wet without any problems. It’s really just plastic fibers that look like carpet. In an emergency I could throw everything in the truck, or just wrap up in a tarp, or just not head out if it was a downpour👍🏻

Wow Brian this is so creative. Stay warm this weekend. We are praying they don't shut the power off, although we are more prepared this time. BTW I love Maria and Blue. She is one brave soul up in Alaska right now. Sorry if I missed it but do you have a link for the diesel heater? Thanks so much.

@Shereejennifer

7 ай бұрын

I found it on your list. 😊

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Thank you Sheree👍🏻 there is a link for the heater in the description😀

Camp video Jim Ross ATL 😮

@BrianWatersOutdoors

Ай бұрын

👍🏻

My SS2 arrives Wed. glad it’s working well for you. On the lowest setting how many watts was it pulling? Did that vent hose come with it? I didn’t see it in the product pictures. Do you have a link for the etsy vent? Cheers!

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, you’ll like this heater…. At least it worked well for me. I added the links to the insulated hose and the Etsy vent in the description now👍🏻

@esiebert7625

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, just ordered the hose, was the bracket the 75mm?

Hey Brian, with the hose laying on or close to your truck does the heat from your heater get hot enough to mar the paint?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

It looks like the hose is close, but in reality I have a good 6-8” of clearance between the hose and the truck. I could also set the heater a little further away to stretch out the hose even farther away from the truck if I needed

Do you have any plan for the stuff in your truck bed if you encounter some rain?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

lol. Chunk it in the back of my cab😂👍🏻

What no Cocktails ? Might be a good idea until ya get use to being a tree dweller . lol

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

lol. Good point😂

Nice video. Have you had it in rain? Curious if you get leak. Someone had video on Naturnest RTT. And mention theirs leak. This one compares to it price wise.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. I have not had rain hit this yet so can’t comment yet on if it leaks

👍👍

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻

I know you've said this in other videos and I just don't remember what the answer was but may I ask what app you use to find your campsites? Thank you

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Hi Dave, I do t really use any specific app. Mainly google earth to just look around for camping areas.

@daveparlante3713

6 ай бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors That's actually a great idea. Thanks. How are you liking that roctruk topper? I ordered one myself based on your decision (over the backflip). Should be here by Monday. Replacing my soft top since I wanted something more rigid and secure. Thanks again.

Got a question for you Brian. Maybe I missed it in another video or this one but what do you use to protect your bed and items (especially your Bluetti) in it from the elements while you're camping?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I'm never far away from my truck, so i'm fine with leaving in the back on trips like these. If I were to venture far away i'd just put the bluetti in the back of the cab and lock it up. If I were some place more sketchy, obviously things would be a lot more different

@Zederok

7 ай бұрын

@@BrianWatersOutdoors While not quite what I meant but glad you described it anyway, what I meant was rain or other inclement weather getting in your tote and generator.

what is that portable grill you are using

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

I just added the link to this in the video description👍🏻

start making youtube shorts and your channel will grow bigger and faster

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻

How did you use the Bluetti in freezing temps without damage to the battery?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

It did just fine. Any colder and I’d probably put a blanket around it or put it in the back of my truck cab.

@MasterLocdown

7 ай бұрын

Damage cones from charging in freezing weather, not from using it in freezing weather.

Maybe check out Baum outdoors he has a roof top tent maybe u could get some ideas from him.

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻

How many degrees did the heater warm up the tent? Did you figure out how much power was consumed?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Heated it up more than I needed😂 was too hot when I first got in. It took off about 10% of my power station (2,000 watt hours)

Another episode of Leave it to Cleaver ... Chicken & Taters

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

😂👍🏻

Do you feel safe being up that high?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Yes. The tent is very solid. Actually feel a little safer being up higher👍🏻

@brianburgher9603

7 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work

Mind me asking what camera you are using?

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

I use a Nikon z6 on most of my videos. And a GoPro 10

Thats the dumbest light ive ever seen. Gas for a candle light? Many other rechargeable latern alternatives out there for cheap

@BrianWatersOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 😂👍🏻

you look like you have lost weight, I hope everything is alright

@BrianWatersOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Everything is good👍🏻 just a lot more exercise and eating better

Literally. 😅