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Nice! They didnt have primitive camping in that field anymore when I returned in 2014. They did when I camped from 1994-2003 on Site 211 right there on that path.
That's a great question. We did end up relocating it into our cabinet setup that you can see at :18 in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AEy-C6OV6Z4.htmlsi=TgD2PPwVZb6aeoSh&t=18
Great video, very helpful. I'd not have used OSB board though, the first leak will soften that right up which will cause more cracks with the softened support. Would also attract bugs (when wet). I suggest some high density plywood instead or maybe XPS board. Someone suggested a rubber mat over it, but I'd still prefer no-osb near water.
First of all… thanks for dropping this video. It is extremely informative. You two are AWESOME!!! I’m thinking of purchasing a Project-M for my Chevy Silverado 1500 but I have two questions. While watching these videos, I’ve noticed that all of the vehicles are 4x4. My question is… is a 4x4 mandatory for this item? Also, did you have to add new springs/shocks or add a lift to your truck before adding the topper? Any information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
4WD is not mandatory, that would only depend upon where you want to travel and under what conditions. The majority of 4WC and Project M customers are overlanding or love getting out off the beaten path where four wheel drive may be necessary. But no, it's not a requirement. We did not have to add any additional suspension support, because we already had AirLift airbags on our truck. They were very useful for the full weight of our fifth wheel. The Project M itself is very lightweight! The stock shell is only 420± lbs. For this, airbags should not be necessary depending on the payload capacity of your truck. If you plan to add considerable weight like we did with our build-out, airbags are something to consider and very easy to install. See our finished build at liveworkdream.com/2023/11/08/diy-truck-camper-build/
@@liveworkdream thank you so much for the helpful information… I copy all. I will look into the Airlift Airbags before going to the 4 Wheel Camper website to see which topper or slide-in suits me best. Thanks again for your input. You two have fun but please be safe out there. I look forward to viewing more of your content. Thanks again 🫡
Great question! Well, we love our built-out M for many reasons. For starters, we get to leave our tailgate on the truck. This allows us to keep our truck as a truck, and not just a recreational vehicle sitting in our driveway gathering dust (or in our case, snow, all winter long). Also, the M is super lightweight, and you can go even more places that the ordinary slide in cannot. Also, we designed it how we wanted, not some manufacturer. Then of course, there's the price. You can't get a high-quality pre-owned slide in for the price of a new M. Finally, the M is a terrific option for folks who have light duty trucks like Tacomas. As much as we love FWC's slide in models, and might just end up with one someday, right now, the M is perfect for our camping and traveling needs. Thanks for asking!
Thanks for sharing. I’m enjoying your videos! Quick question about dust getting in. I’ve read that the project M has an issue letting dust into the bed of the truck. Has this been the case for you guys? If not have yo done anything to keep dust out? Thanks again.
We've had no issues with dust, thanks to the Bedrug and tailgate seal we installed. It also keeps the floor comfortable and insulated. Jim is producing our next video about the Bedrug install right now. Stay tuned...
Do you mean the windows on the vinyl pop-up? If so, you can't build there. But if you mean the ones down below, the Project M only comes with one mandatory safety window (required by law). The other window is optional.
@@liveworkdream required by law where? Other companies build a similar style camper and don't have that window. And yes I was talking about the one down below in the area you can build.
@@patrickakers5722 I just mounted one rod case on the side as you can see in the pic with the yellow RotopaX. But yes, I have seen full length rod/reel cases mounted on the top, or to the side rails.
Had a 4wc Grandby at one time sold it wish I wouldn’t of 😢, waiting for march and the expo to see which one we buy 🫰 A couple we are looking at Project M Topo Topper Alu-Cab Tune M1
@@liveworkdream Did you post a video on your interior? I would love to see that. BTW. My wife and I just got back a couple weeks ago from our 10,600ish mile trip to Alaska and back in our 1999 Chinook Concourse. I hope you have as great a trip as we did.
Thanks for asking@@stanw909 ! That video is almost finished. Subscribe to be notified when it goes live. So glad you had a great time in Alaska!! Love that rig of yours, what a cool one. Happy travels!
FYI. The wrench in the drain to loosen only work with regular house tub fixtures where the drain is threaded into a metal pipe. Any RV or mobile home have connections are equivalent to sink fixtures and this trick does not work on them. They will break every time. You must get hold of the collar to loosen. Hope that helps someone. I found out the hard way also. Appreciate the video. Thank you.
@mcoop571 if you outfit it with a mosquito net for the entrance, and have something like a Thermacell on board, you'll be fine. Some folks report that no-see-ums can get through the factory screens but that hasn't happened to us. Good luck!
Drove through about a month ago. There's a cool little portion of the old road falling into the river a little North of there. Nice spot. We camped on the beach at 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Peaceful as can be. We love Canada and Canadians. Amazing country.
