Full-Time LIVING in a TRUCK CAMPER ?? | RV LIFE 

This is my first RU-vid comment ever. I work away from home for extended periods and decided to buy an Arctic Fox 990 and F-350 dually about a month ago. The cost of this setup versus staying in hotels and AirBnBs is so much less. I enjoy your videos, and have learned a lot about the camper watching them. It’s a unique lifestyle, which I’ve really grown to enjoy. Keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching.

Yes, Taylor I have never been so happy in my adult life until I moved into my rig. I can't quiet explain the feeling of happiness and freedom I feel especially for an introverted and minimalist like I am. Thanks for the vids.

Excellent discussion, I'm a full time RVer and I agree whole heartedly. There are a few worries and inconveniences, but it's all worth it.

Been researching vanlife, hard, lately. But, I'm a person that's logical so I'm now researching truck camper life 😊 Appreciate this video.

Hunny, you're living our lives (truck drivers) goto a truck stop they have everything you need. Hot shower, wifi, security, and free parking. Good luck out there. B safe.

I'd think some old folks would love you parking out front. It would make them feel safe with a Taylor outside.

Me and my wife had a gigantic one story home filled with a metric ton of crap we had gathered over the years, we flooded all the way to our roof during Harvey, we lost pretty much everything, so we fixed the house up sold it and went to a much much smaller space, we also regulate what we buy now very carefully, and we are so happy with our situation now, we love being in a small space and not having all of the bs that we once did.

This is a fantastic video - really gives you great information with details that are much in demand but we rarely get. Thanks so much for this!

I'm so glad I found this video. I'm looking forward to a similar on the road lifestyle. I haven't ironed out all the details yet. Thanks Taylor for your honesty!

Excellent Video! Covers a lot of issues I never thought about the RV life style. Living in an RV sound free to roam but obviously there is a learning curve and things to consider! Thanks for posting!

Another informative video. Love all the info. Knew a lot of it, but a great refresher and dating while living in an RV has definitely been something on my mind if/when I get on the road. Thanks for being so frank about these things.

Thank you so much for all the great info and for being so honest! I'm looking forward to my tiny living adventures and you all are giving me so much info (good and bad)!

Thanks for this video. I just acquired an old truck camper from my grandparents today as they are unable to camp comfortably anymore. And ever since I knew I was getting it, I’ve been worried about the “nitty gritty” stuff. Especially as this camper is around 50 years old. Your honesty about the stuff that no one really wants to talk about helped ease my worry a little, of being crazy for wanting to have one of these.

This is best vid I've seen honestly talking about camper life. Thanks! So many in my opinion make it look so glamorous, but then all these little truths come out. Good stuff!

Taylor, found your videos by accident and I think they're great and I do like your camper. As far as inconveniences go, you get them no matter where you live whether in a house or apartment or in your camper. As you said, you adjust to whatever lifestyle you chose to live. I think that if I lived in a camper, I'd have two or three solar panels for the electric and maybe one extra for the heat, hot water and cooking. I'm a lot like you, a single guy with very little needs. Thanks for sharing your videos.

Thanks for honesty. Helps keep my expectations aligned with reality.

You are an amazingly happy guy and I'm envious. You could make living in a little red wagon enjoyable. Your enthusiasm knows no bounds and I thoroughly enjoy the videos. Thanks Taylor!!!!

Hey! Thanks your honest advise, I finally understand what is RV life, I like your video.

WoW Taylor, Your doin' it..!! That is AMAZING..! I was just surfing RU-vid and watched the video that has the camper with the 3 tipouts and then I seen another video of you. I don't know you from Adam, but I can tell, that you are someone who knows what you want, and know where your going in life. You are SOLID, and even tho you don't think you have a home base to go to, you really do. Yours just happens to be on wheels. Our society has made us feel like that. But not to fret. You are VERY GROUNDED. I feel you have a very GOOD Soul, and can feel your positive evergy just watching your video. Keep on truckin', doing what you love, and keep that positive energy flowing. Iam a firm believer that you receive, what you give out. Positive attracts Positive...!!

Great info as always. Just yesterday I bought my new Lance 850 truck camper, and I have u to partially thank for encouraging me. So stoked!

Excellent video. Thank you for keeping it real. First time watching you and subscribed right away. Good job. Well done you!

Taylor, my fav. videos of yours and I watch a lot of them are the gritty non glamorous ones like this, because they are the most practical learning resources. The other glossy stuff is fine and I know there is a time and a market for that but these ones are my favourite. I do not comment much but I watch a lot of content. Thanks again. I watched 5 of your gritty ones like this today some of them for the 3rd or 4th time.

I've been on the road for while. here's a few things I've done to make life easier. Air bags on the truck suspension. they can be adjusted to smooth the ride, level the truck including side to side if they are plumbed separately, and they allow increased ground clearance to access otherwise inaccessible camp sites. extra battery capacity, either extra cells, larger capacity, preferably both. I built a removable exhaust stack for the gen set from speed shop exhaust pipe pieces I welded together (you can have a shop do it for a few bucks) and an aluminum support at the roof with a high temp silicon dampener. Keeps the exhaust out of the camper and sends the noise straight up. I have no affiliation with Verizon, but they have the best cell coverage and a $75 a month prepay unlimited data talk text plan that, coupled with their interactive tower map and google maps, makes boondocking with good hot spot coverage pretty easy

I've lived on the road for 2 years now, great vid mate. You explain yourself very well. Freedom!

Well, glad that you did it, and- glad that you ended it. So happy that you DID IT!!! Thank you for doing the YT thing, so- we could join you, Taylor!!! What a blast!

So informative Taylor. Excellent. Appreciate your take on it all!!!

Planning ahead for next year, going full time RV in a truck camper. Your videos are very real and helpful, thank you!

Another great video , no BS , no feary tales just the reality , your reality ! keep your smile and your happiness tanks filled up ! take care Taylor |

I'm a full-timer and it's nice that you were so honest about the quirky parts of RVing. Happy Travels!

oooo thank for sharing your feeling !!! that is really important

Hi Taylor! Another great video! Loved the geese & goslings! 😊 Also you imparted some great information...things that I’ve been wondering about as someone who is considering this lifestyle either in an RV, a sailboat, or both. I missed your “I bought a boat!” episode...going to watch it now! Good to see you back! P.S. I have a beautiful 22yo niece who lives in BC. I’m going to tell her to check out your channel. 😉

Hey, Just wanted to say thanks for your vids. I live in Washington state and I recently purchased an F350 and Lance 975 camper. It’s been about a month now and I love it. thanks to Chanels like yours I am able to spend more time enjoying the experience. Totally love it.

Another very informative Video Taylor! Thanks. The TC life!

Nice video, thx bro. I’m not sure but seems i saw your truck in Victoria last year. Actually I do like your lifestyle. Awesome work, have a happy life!

Great perspective. Thanks, keep it going!

Hey Taylor, great video really enjoyed it good luck with your full-time truck camper living. And don’t worry about what everyone thinks when you get out. They’ve all had the walk of shame before no different.!

Taylor, you asked about WIFI boosters, I use an Alpha WIFI Camp Pro. There is a Camp Pro 2 out now. The Camp Pro cost $149 USD. The Camp Pro 2 cost $159 USD. I bought it form Amazon. The unit will pick up signals from quite far off. Conditions determine the range. What is great is the unit will allow you to connect through a password protected WIFI router. You are not fully exposed to outsiders like you are sitting in Starbucks. I love Starbucks by the way. I have this unit mounted in my pickup camper. It will run off of either 12 volt DC or 120 volt AC. The vendor included clear instructions how to connect the unit. I keep them in my camper with me. I can connect up to ten devices to my router. So far, the unit works great. I mounted the antenna on my roof ladder, then ran the coax down my refrigerator vent. I used roof tape to seal my coax to my roof. The coax is now a permanent part of my roof. I don’t have to worry about it blowing around and damaging my roof. Hope that helps.

Hi Taylor... great vids... I do use a wifi booster for my truck camper... it is a major blessings. Lots of times, I did my puter work, from bed. The overall payoff for the lifestyle does bring me joy... the freedom, the ease of living, the adventures and so on. Now with the wood stove, it's getting even better. Blessings

Good job in the video. Well thought out and it probably helped a ton of people who didn't think about this side of RV living.

We just found your channel and subscribed. Great info on both sides of the issue of the RV Lifestyle. Something worth giving more thought to. Thank you, and keep these coming.

Hey Taylor, you enjoying this nice bout of sunshine we've been having, too? Cheers from the other side of the sound! IT'S FINALLY WARM.

That nerdy quote moment was so cute! Aww 🐻

Great video! I wanted to mention: With my 1999 Comfort Camp and my 99 F250 diesel I had a shop run a "hot wire" on my truck's plug to charge the camper while driving. I can now switch my refrigerator and my hot water to DC (direct current) and it will draw off the alternator or even the batteries under the hood even when truck is off. I ran the batteries down once when I forgot to unplug the camper while parked for a few days but the generator actually charged both the camper batteries up and at the same time, recharged the truck batteries through that wire too so I could start it. Keep up the great work! Love watching your stuff! Remember- Many of us live and experience vicariously through what you do! Be safe! -Greg

Bro I been living full time in mines almost a year this lifestyle you have to do what you have to we have all of the above you stated but we are thankful 🙏

Very informative, thanks for posting all these vids.

Great video & explanation into the lifestyle & cost's.

I've been following you for a while now and I truely love your lifestyle, so inspiring. I've wanted to do this for a long long time.

Another great video. Always enjoy your company. Keep it up.

Super informative! Thank you for the video.

This is the BEST rv/ van living on RU-vid!! GREAT JOB!!

Very unique and honest perspective!

Sleeping at an awkward angle can suck but since your already wary and uncomfortable stealth camping using your leveling Jack's is out of the question. After I got feed up with waking up with acid reflux due to sleeping at weird angles I installed airbags and a small compressor. This improved the ride of my truck camper dramatically but also gave me the ability raise and lower the psi of each individual bag with a push of a button from inside my camper or driver seat. It was so nice I installed 2 control panels so I could adjust the bags on the fly if need be or from the back as I'm trying to start dinner but shit wont stop sliding all over the place. It only takes you starving and having to fight everything in your camper trying to get something in your aching belly only for your dinner to as if possessed without warning fall of the surface you carefuly placed it on. Now starving, pissed and cleaning up and epic mess (it's never a sandwich that falls, it spaghetti or broccoli cheddar soup splattered everywhere and completely100% unsalvageable(don't judge me a sandwich is susceptible to the 5 sec rule)) your spirit breaks and dies a little you go to bed defeated.

Thanks for this inside perspective of everyday life as an RVer.

Great video Taylor. New sub! I'm headed that way to this way of living♡ your experience and share is pricless.

Extremely informative. Thank you.

Excellent, thanks for this video!! I totally get it, have the same issues but not a big dal in the scheme of things!....looking forward to more info from you on wifi boosters👍

Hugely informative! Thanks for sharing!

Fascinating content. Thanks mate!

Love how real and honest he is!

Very good an honest video very helpful brother thank you

great video man, really liked it

I really do enjoy your vids, so honest. Alot of the people I watch it is all rainbows & roses. While yes it is a wonderful life it is nice to see a young man talk about dating and being uncomfortable sometimes. I hope you have an awesome life , take care of yourself and truly enjoy the ride.. Much 💜💛💚💙from North West Georgia

I don't FT but I have camped/travelled as much as possible for 40+ years. I love the sound of the rain on my roof and being rocked in the wind. I also love Victoria - the most beautiful city I have ever seen. If I were 40 years younger I would date you in a heartbeat - his n hers TC's - lol. Nice to see a FT Canuck nomad channel, we have so much beauty to share here in BC.

Great info for beginners,and I have gone camping for years with my family.first in tents then a trailer.but now it's time for me alone in a truck camper.i think I'm ready

Also, great video! So informative👍🏻

Very thorough, and very helpful, Taylor. You always tell it like it is...and that is really appreciated. 🙂

I'm a travel nurse and am shopping for my first truck camper for living in full time between work shifts and winter camping at local ski areas in Western Washington. We have the same wet, cold climate and I need your tips and tricks. THANK YOU for this video and for sharing your experiences and perspectives.

Taylor, I’ve watched a number of your videos now and really enjoy them, so I’ve subscribed. I’m not interested in becoming a full-timer, but much of what you discuss is equally applicable to short-timers. Keep up the good work!

This was very helpful. Thank you!

You take "navy showers" My Grandfather taught me tha taking his old 1974 Invader 24 ft to the Mojave desert many many times as a kid riding my motorcycles, you get wet and shut off the water, lather up and rinse. done.

So glad to have you back and the energy when you explained everythin about truck camper..Taylor..sory jz to mentioned here that for the past weeks has been very very hard for me because my bf jz passed away suddenly..im still grieving for him..

This was so educational! Thank you!

This is the info iv been wondering about . Hope to someday be living like this 🙏. Thx man .

Great video. I’m looking forward to doing this someday.

Propane fill up--- try a place taller a co-op or what some call a farm store. Normally there found in smaller towns. As far as the furnace goes... try a diesel heater. It will put out a good amount of heat in the size of unit that your in and don't have to worry about the moisture from your heat source in the winter time. And not have to worry about staying warm in sub freezing weather. And if your wondering where to 0ut the fuel container that holds the heater... you can put it in the space inside the truck box and the camper wall...

Thank you for the COSTCO hint!!!

It's a matter of acceptance. If one chooses to be content where they live, then they'll be happier. I lived off grid in many places. I started to get into the complain mode until I accepted the way I lived.I know things and situations are subject to change. It helps. It was in a very small space and so I focused on how much I was saving money wise. I called it adventure to myself.What ever can do and think. Make the very best of it.You told the truth in this video. Pretty straight up!

Get airbags in the rear and pressurize each side accordingly to level the camper horizontally. Earthroamer uses fox bags and a gyro to do it automatically when parked

Just saw the truck and camper for sale on auto trader Canada 😥 Tyler your videos were an inspiration and I wish you all the best your future endeavors 🤙🤙🤙🤙 From a one fellow truck driver to the next.

Wonderful and very helpful

Thanks for the info I’m thinking of living in the van next year. I’m xcited,

man, great video! thanks for being so honest. helps for first time buyers!!

New supporter...This was a great video. I just started living in a RV full time and I can completely relate...thanks

Food for thought although it might not fit in with the lifestyle you want but....for when you are working, look around close by for a driveway that doesn't seem to get used & go talk to who lives there or post an ad on kijiji and find a driveway for use maybe in exchange for mowing the lawn or something to that effect. Even if you don't want to stay there each night but a few nights a week. Just a thought :)

Definitely enjoying your vids, inspired by this!

This was the most honest video.. u deserve hugs🤗🤗🤗🤗

Cool video. in the video you mentioned running your generator and how loud it is. I bought the harborfreight 2k and 3k inverter generators. I don't have a tone of hours on them yet but so fare I love them, and very fuel efficient and quiet. When I run mine you can't hear it while inside the house/camper. They also have propane conversion kits. Only downside is having to store it.

Great video, and very helpful info. Thank you! I can't wait to buy my first RV in a month or two. I've been waiting for 5 years!!! I'm getting a truck camper. ;)

Glad you put it out there.makes decisions easier

Good tips! Hello from across the water in Port Angeles!

Very interesting when you share about feeling uncomfortable at times 'like you don't belong' or are 'doing something wrong.' I'm solo, not into material things, could easily afford a set-up like yours & tend to be a minimalist. I can see myself living the life BUT have never pulled the trigger. After hearing you on this point -- I realize that is exactly my biggest concern. Wanting to be near family most of the time (presently) I'd not be in travel mode much of the year. Thanks! I need to explore that far more thoroughly.

I enjoyed your video!!! Very informative!!! I learned alot!!! Thank you! :)

Thank you for this great Video.......thumbs up.....great job

Fantastic video man! Keeping it Real! Just subscribed!

I did the motorhome thing for a while I know what you mean about the Lost feeling like nowhere to go you're sitting inside the motor home just sitting here thinking

Thanks for info that was great, I total enjoy your video, thanks again, 👍

Totally great information. Thanks very much for the real live camper experience

ThankGod!you upload I was waiting for your video .I really love your video keep up the good work.

Good job. Good information.

Just subscribed, I really enjoy your videos and can see the progression from when you first started. Keep up the good work and keep living the dream my friend!