Hey everyone, I'm Jared! This channel is all about exploring in my trusty truck camper and living a simple life on the road.
Join me as I hit the open road in my 2007 Okanagan 811SL. It's a cozy camper with everything I need, minus the hefty hotel bill! We boondock in incredible locations, from peaceful lakes and rivers to awe-inspiring national parks and state forests. ️
The journey hasn't always been smooth sailing. My camper even had a fiery welcome on the way to Florida, but we patched it up and are back on track for adventure!
Whether you're a seasoned explorer or curious about a simpler lifestyle, I love sharing my experiences with you. Expect stunning scenery, hidden gems, and maybe a few bumps in the road along the way.
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I just finished this yesterday. Thanks for making such a great how to video. QQ Is it still holding up? It is hot here and Texas and the glue kinda stayed soft all day but overnight it seemed to have hardened. Hope it doesn't soften back up with the heat everyday.
Great video. Where did you get the vinyl from?
Hi there, I got it through Amazon, the links are in the video description for what I used.
Looking good
Thank you! Cheers!
Step 1: Almost burn down your camper. Step 2: Fix your TV with zero electrical knowledge (and hopefully no further fires). The new survival guide!
Went from natural wood to biege!! Scratches easier, not a surface for even slightly dirty hands and shows up EVERYTHING.
I wish it was natural wood I would have kept that, this is pressed wood with a sticker on it, and the camper was in a fire, so most of the wood was damaged or replaced with a different species, so going natural would have not been very attractive, so paint it is! Thanks for saying hello!
Appreciate the video. I was excited to see how mine turned out today but unfortunately the adhesive does not seem strong enough and the flaps are already peeling away from the vinyl when I rolled it up for the first time (I let it sit for a few days before rolling). Idk if it’s the vinyl or the adhesive or the way I had the flaps set before setting the vinyl, but when I roll it up the flaps disconnect in two different locations so when I roll it down, it will not sit flat. I don’t want to redo the whole thing again but it looks like that’s what I’ll have to do.
Hard to say, I know on the old vinyl that was on mine the slats were separating from each other and it wouldn't sit flat unless I played with each one while rolling it up, the that was caused by the vinyl lifting off, hard to tell though they are all a beast of their own making.
I have glued my vinyl back on three times now just this summer. With how hot it is in Nevada the glue melts and I can just peal up the vinyl. I have been doing some research, and the Revolver X4 has a rubber base instead of fabric. It was a fix they made due to places with high heat. How do I find the product they are talking about because the guy that sells the revolver will not tell me.
I can't see the backing type of the vinyl playing any kind of roll in whether or not the adhesive remains adhered. They probably mean they went to some type of rubber adhesion instead of contact cement type adhesions. With the heat in Nevada that's going to be a hard one I'd probably think of maybe trying to switch to some type of silicone. That's about all I got. You might be able to get silicone in the tubes and spread it. Just a thought.
@@NowWeRoam they said to mix 77 and 90. what the guy was explaining is the underside of the actual vinyl wasn't fabric but rubber. the vinyl I have is like a cloth that is in contact with the glue. Maybe he was full of it but that's why I was asking.
Yeah I feel like calling BS on that, most all contact cements 77, 90, 80, and Weldwood all start to fail around 180° fail meaning loss of adhesion, from what I have read. If it is rubber, maybe they are using some type of solvent on the rubber to make it bond to the aluminum.... If mine comes off again,, maybe I'll play with some silicone adhesive see what that does.
@@NowWeRoam So you think its just smoke and ill be fine going with the normal replacement. I have searched or the unicorn of fabric and have not been able to find it anywhere.
@@NowWeRoam I ordered the vinyl you linked too. i cleaned and scrapped all the old glue off. and as you said way easier with four people and dropping. i used the 70 and mixed it with 90. been on for four days left in garage to set. been in the heat now for two days and it’s coming up. suggestions?
😂 that music
What do you want mmmmbop lol
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Great video, but think about this, could the Mothman have been Chief Cornstalk coming back as a skinwalker???? something to think about
I dunno, it was fun going out there though
This is why I liked having this guy as a co-worker. We worked in repair where attention to detail and dedication to the repair was necessary. He works really fast too like he did in this video!
LoL thanks Chris, you'll have to write and sing me an intro 🤔
It's hard to put yourself out there like this and make and keep it interesting.
@@NowWeRoam I was impressed with the repair work and someday want to upgrade from a tent to a camper.
It's come a ways from where it was, that's for sure, It's not smelling like a campfire anymore, which is nice 😁
Oh yeah!! lol
KEY LESSONS LEARNED: First of all, thanks for providing what I could find as the only tutorial of its kind on YT. Pretty straightforward and I appreciate the parts list. Mine came out great....looks like new. I'll pass on a few lessons learned as I made a colossal mistake that should be avoided at all cost. Here we go: 1. Removal of the old vinyl. Use an exacto knife and cut horizontal strips of 6-8 inches in width. It reduces the fight with the bulky vinyl. Use gloves and do it after the truck has sat under the hot sun. Helps soften the glue. 2. HUGE MISTAKE: When you get to the part where you need to slide the cover back a few inches to get to the flap between the bed and the cab, DO NOT remove the rails. I loosened the nuts/bolts that fasten the roll top to the rails so I could slide the cover back a few inches. It didn't budge so in my infinite wisdom, I decided loosen the rail clamps so I could slide the entire assembly back. DID NOT WORK! The rails came crashing down and the slats in the roll top came apart like a jinga puzzle. There is nothing on the internet that tells you how to put humpty back together. My first attempt at reassembly grew the length of the roll top by 6 inches because I didn't interlink the slats properly. After a lot of salty adjectives, a good night's sleep, and a renewed sense of dogged determination, I figured out how to interlink the slats properly and was able to get the cover latched back down at the right length. Made gluing the vinyl much easier. So, yes, leave the roll top on the truck during this project. 3. Gluing on the vinyl. I made sure I covered my truck in painter's plastic tarp to keep the overspray from getting on my paint. Nevertheless, keep some rubbing alcohol on hand to wipe up any unwanted overspray. I also partially backed the bed into my garage to reduce wind effect and to keep bugs and debris out of the glue. I bought this cheap rubber seam roller for $7. It was invaluable to pressing the vinyl snuggly into the glue. www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQG4LCJ?ref=product_details&th=1 4. When the vinyl is dry and you are ready to reattach the rubber flap on either side of the roll top, it is super tricky to get the guide underneath the flap into the channels. Due to the inherent friction of the rubber and plastic grooves, it's difficult to slide it all the way forward without it popping out of the channel. I decided to lube the guide and the channels with a little bit of light machine oil and it made the process much easier. It still required a lot of finesse to work the entire flap into place. Just keep working it forward into the slots, a little at a time, always keeping downward pressure so it doesn't pop out of the channel. 5. Once the flaps were correctly positioned in place, I installed the VHB double-sided tape. I just cut a piece to length and worked it under the inside part if the rubber flap. I used that cheap rubber roller to press everything down and work out any lumps and bubbles I found. FOOTNOTE: When I ran into my trouble, I actually started pricing a new BAK Roll-X2 Revolver as an escape plan. It's currently $1100 on Amazon (as of June 2024). The parts list for this project was just under $100. Mechanically, my 6-year-old roll top is in perfect condition. I'm so glad I didn't have to spend $1100 for a replacement just because of the vinyl. If you avoid the problems I ran into, you're looking at a 4-5 hour job. Less if you have an able-bodied helper. Less, still, if you've done it before. I feel like I did mine twice after my mishap and it went much faster the second time.
All great advice, some I wish I even knew 😁 I like the part about cutting the vinyl it's just smaller chunks before removal to make it easier!
Watch me struggle with rotten fabric, take a well-deserved melon break, and then get rescued by my nephew (who even 'helpfully' cut out my LED light mount 😂). Join the adventure and see how we finally got it done!
Dang Jarad!! You did great on your first podcast!! Looking forward to hearing more 🤙
Thank you very much for the feedback, it was fun to actually get one out that isn't just a mic check. Talking to the microphone is a little different than the camera where it's one take for me right now because I can't go back and rebuild something if the clip didn't go right 😁. Done is better than perfect and quality will come with time. Again thanks Larry I appreciate the kind words! And can't wait to see what you have cooking in the show on your side.
Nice video!! Where can I purchase that vinyl? Please show me the link and much appreciated it!!
Hey man, thanks for stopping by. The links for the vinyl are in the description.
Even the best DIY'ers can have projects that take a detour to Crazytown! Leave me a comment❗
I would have never even thought to restore that hood, but you got it looking great!! It's gonna look like a brand new camper when you're finished!!
That is what being cheap looks like 😁💲💲💲
Jarad!! I know you said that your channel wasn't going to turn into a camper renovation channel, but I think you found your nieche for real!! These videos are perfect, you have a great personality, you're real and aren't trying to go over the top to impress anyone, you have a great sense of humor, and I love the music with the fast paced jump cuts. Oh and you really seem to know what you're doing restoring that camper!! Awesome video!! 🤙
Thanks so much. I learned it all from watching your nose job video. I've learned a lot about video editing while making these. That's for sure. Trying to keep it interesting for the few that are watching 😁. Here's to hoping these editing skills translate into epic travel videos someday! I'm sure I'll figure it out, one video at a time. I appreciate the compliments!
Round of applause for the hardware store for having the perfect size foam for my camper door... NOT! Anyone else ever had a project take a hilarious turn for the worse?
Awesome
Thanks maybe I'll get it done one of these days 😣
Ha! When you mentioned your channel name in Larry's live today, I thought I had watched some of your videos & subscribed. Alas, I wasn't. But I am now. And in these travels, you were sooooo close to the property I mentioned.
Hey there Tamo welcome aboard! I would go back down there but it's getting hot here in FL right now and I need to start heading to cooler weather soon before I melt 😁.
Great video. What is the part number of needle thrust bearings and brass washers? Where can i find these parts?
Hey Kevin, you'll find that info in the description.
Coming along ! Good job.
Right on! Thanks 👍
Did anyone else sweat buckets while waiting for the AC test? Let's chat about all things truck camper restoration in the comments!
I might have missed it but where did you say you got the replacement vinyl?
I got it off of Amazon, the links to it are in the video description. 👍
great help! best video I've found with the break down, cleaning and rebuild.
Thanks for the comment, after I saw some guys using hammers and stuff on them, I thought I should probably make one myself to see if I really needed a hammer 😁
This beadboard is SO much better than burnt wallpaper! Like if you agree & subscribe for more camper comebacks! ➡
I predict you sell it
Oh maybe, some day, you should sell that house you're in and move outta that state. 😁
Feels like we're hitting a turning point here! What are your predictions for the next big transformation? Let's hear 'em in the comments! And while you're at it, smash that subscribe button for more epic restoration fun! #ByeByeMeltedPlastic #HelloFreshStart #HitMeWithYourBestCamperGuesses
my vinyl is total off my Bak X2 .. I used Gorilla duck tape as a temporary fix.. but after 1yr .. it came off.. I was thinking about buying that vinyl that already had the glue on it. but I know the temperature would melt the adhesive . so I was just going to leave it bare. but now watching your video I have hope.. thank you. my only concern is the rubber you pulled off in the beginning on the sides of the Bakflip was that hard to put back on.? how long did this process take you? Thank you again.
no it's sealed to the top with double sided tape and it's slid in a track from the back to the front, just stick the double sided tape to it off the topper but leave one side of the backing on then put it in the track and slide it up to where it goes then pull the backing off and press it down. Took a couple hours total to get it done, if you have a helper it would go faster on the application of the vinyl
T-Rex Tape over Gorilla!! If you see it in the store just try and get a little off the roll hahaha.. I've had it on my camper roof on the AC cover for probably 3 years now in the sun and it's still new and stuck like a fly in flypaper!
Is this video a metaphor for life? You put in a ton of effort and things still look pretty much the same. #TruckCamperBlues #IsItDoneYet
Had an endurance blow out on me and take out the other two on the same side. 4-years old, ~10k miles, always stored indoors, TPMS, pressures always monitored/maintained. Guess Ameribombs are no better than Chinabombs. I did what I did with all my other trailers, and replaced them with 14-ply G-Rated All Steel tires. Never had a problem after that on any of the trailers. Whatever your trailer comes with, go up at least 2-Ratings and you'll eliminate 99% of your problems. If it came with D-Rated, go to F-Rated, if it came with E-Raged, to to at least G-Rated 14-plys!!!
Yeah for sure, the worst part about any boat or camper is always the tires! Good advice for sure to go up in ratings!
Ameribombs haha
Good work but you still should’ve sold that thing
Have to hand it to you... You are persistent for sure, you'll change your mind when we go somewhere. ⛺🔥
Thanks for the video. My 2001 Bigfoot camper has 4 4100 jacks on it. One is making a lot of noise in one area of it's travel. I ordered parts and will tackle this when they come in.
Sounds about like what I had going on, glad the video helped you out.
I'm tempted to add some white grease to the plastic guide bushings and the steel where they slide. It will slide easier with side load but it will also attract dust to stick to the grease. Did you lube the sliding interfaces at all?
the 4100 jack has smaller thrust bearing (1/2" x 15/16"), no brake, and it uses a plastic nut on the lead screw as opposed to recirculating balls. I'm wondering if oil or lithium grease would be best to use on the acme screw with plastic nut.
On the legs themselves? I'm having a hard time remembering where a plastic guide bushing is..... I'm thinking you are talking about the legs, but mine didn't have any plastic guides/slides on them. I think I saw a comment late so this is probably not correct or just confusing things.. but I'll leave it here anyway..
Didn't see this comment until just now, You're saying the ACME lead screw is nylon or plastic that's inside the leg? If so, that's probably a "DRY" lead screw they do not need lubrication as they provide their own by just regular wear I think. Is the lead screw making noise for you? I know you can pickup new dry lead screws in a few places.
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I think you should sell that thing
I like it!! I like it a-lot
I would appreciate it if you lave a comment, I want to know what you think so far!! 🙏
Anyone know the part number or where someone might look for that brake spring?
I'm pretty sure the part number is "brake spring #149435", I have a feeling it's part that only they will have, have you tried to call lippert to see if they can source the spring for you?
Great video, I have the same problem. This is a huge help, thank you very much. Just curious, how many cans of the 3M adhesive did you use?
Glad it's helping, each can covers like 160sqft if I remember and a 6x8 bed is only 48sqft so total 100sqft you'll have with the slats and fabric. So one can should do ya.
@@NowWeRoam awesome, thank you!
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Springer Spaniel
She was a cutie 🐕
get rid of music and the cat
Removing the music and the cat would be like cooking without seasoning - just not as fun or flavorful!
Free samples, I'm going.
I ended up buying a bag of red and green chili which were my favorite, the homemade pistachio ice cream was pretty decent as well.
I have been to the VLA a couple of times, stayed in the national forest in my transit connect. Thanks for the excellent video.
I've managed it before, but it's quite a challenge with this setup. In total, I stretch out to 57 feet. Looking forward to getting my truck camper back in shape-I'll be enjoying more stays in National Forests. My video mastering skills are slowly coming together 😅
That’s cool
Yeah it was neat to see that's for sure.
It's the largest concentration of gypsum sand in the world.
Thanks for that I was going to research it after I got back to the camper but completely forgot about it until you just mentioned, pretty interesting. I should have paid more attention during the movie lol. Thank you
Wtf lol
Thank you so much for the video, I picked up a 2005 Host Tahoe from a bank repo auction and of course the jacks are a mess, your video saved my butt on re-assembly! I forgot how I took it apart lol
That will be a fun camper, I like the floor plan. Thanks for reaching out happy roaming!