I spent 10 nights in my truck bed camper - here's what I learned about sleeping in a truck bed. 

Tip: You installed your marine plug upside down. Cover flap should point downward, not upward.

You have a great truck, Matt Damon

I like the shore line idea. I'm definitely doing that with mine!

Good heads up on the extra cushion, door mat, and power plug! Can’t wait for more videos.

100% best truck camping videos I’ve ever seen. This is exactly what I was looking for. Marine plug idea is amazing. Keep up the good work and good luck in the woods!

I like the slide out tray/table under the bed. I thought about doing the same thing but with one of those plastic rubbermaid tables where the legs fold out instead. I think you would get more uses out of it as long as the containers would still fit under the bed. Nice update vid.

Love the marine plug!

Love the marine port idea! As someone who doesn't wanna wire in a bunch of expensive isolation/battery/inverter stuff into the back of a truck, definitely gonna be considering that if I ever want to put in power!

Simple build, probably the best I’ve seen

Nice video thank you for the suggestions.

Outstanding! 👍🏼

Take a look at the milliard memory foam mattress 4". I have one for my truck bed and absolutely love it. Can sleep 2 adults on it and never feel the hard bottom. The plug is a great idea!

I initially used a Colman folding cot that I bought at Walmart. I took the legs off and bolted the metal frame to a wooden frame to allow for more under bed storage space. The trampoline like suspension design eliminates the discomfort of a flat solid surface.

Nice little setup !!

Gear tent is a great idea- I slide stuff under the truck and sometimes it still gets wet. I had the same problem with the foam; but, I could not find an air mattress that narrow. I ended up having to make an extension for my sleeping surface.

Thanks for the tips!

Hey brother, I’m a little late to this video so maybe you have fixed your mattress issues already. But if not, check out buying some upholstery foam off Amazon. Comes in many different sizes. All the guys in my family are BIG dudes and we all sleep on it in deer camp and it’s just like having a mattress, don’t feel the frame under you at all. I would suggest 5 inch thick minimum. Just an idea. Keep the great products coming man!

Love the marine plug idea. I just drove 8k miles to michigan and back. spent a month up there fishing for smallmouth and truck camping in my tundra. My bed is 6-5 and im 6-1. Was so perfect and surprisingly warm.

Make your bed wider and sleep on an angle. Pythagorean Theorem. Get a Milliard 4.5” trifold mattress. $150. Bed rugs makes it cozy for real.

On my last bikepacking trip we spent a night with our tents pitched in a lean-to so we were sleeping on the wooden plank floor. Under my air mattress, under my hips, I added my small Z-seat butt pad by therma-rest. Normally, hard ground hurts my hips, so I really expected the wood floor to be an issue, but... Perfect when I slept on my side.

Cool video. Agree with bedding. I am 6’3” and sleep in an F150 short bed. I use a futon mattress to sleep in, perfect for my back issues. I do not use a platform. With the plug, I mounted mine underneath the truck so I did not have to drill a hole in the topper. Did not want to void warranty, create a potential leak spot, and incorporated some anti-theft with it. Agree, simple is better.

I’m 6’ with the same truck. I either lay at an angle, or use my Dac Truck Tent. Depends on the trip.

🤣😂🤣 the stepping stool! My wife has one just like it to reach the cabinets in our house lol

Just received my scentlok late season base layers for under my scentlok wind brace outfit juat as you mentioned and man you were right on!! Very comfortable, super quiet , just made very well and Just right for all day hunts in late October early November here in south western pa! Thanks again..God bless

Tell you what, that build is Awesome!

damn man your the first ive seen to do the plug deal its genius!!!

Do you have a video how you build the cook table? I love that idea.

That plug is a absolute must , why don’t you put your gear in the back seat when sleeping it’s safe and dry then if you need anything you can track through the back window

Nice!

Just saw this and i subscribed!

Keep rubbing it in !!

That marine plug is a great idea. You could run an electric heater in there for really cold trips.

Great idea with the marine plug. Definitely going to do that. That’s the first time I’ve seen that idea and I’m stealing it. Lol

The shore power was genius. I have an amazingly comfortable cot I sleep on that has bungee cord looped all the way around the sleeping pad giving it a springy effect. There is still enough room to slide stuff under. I wonder if that would work in your truck? Great update.

This is really great. Although instead of building a bed frame, I saw a guy just use a twin metal frame and bolt it into his truck, with plenty of space below for storage- I have a 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 extra cab , and of all things can’t seem to find a topper for it. The Marine plug is an excellent mod.

Get little champion inverter genny that an run on propane then you plug in anywhere runs clean and no degrading like ethanol.

Any good ideas on heated blanket to run on an inverter or some ways to stay warm off grid?

I have the same set up in my super duty. I’m 5’10 and truck has 8’ bed

Can you tell me more about those adjustable hiking poles? It appears you were able to remove the handles, they seem to work perfect!

Greg, did you ever post the video about the bulkhead leak? I cant find it.

Hey, you said you were going to talk about your Leer leak. What happened and how did you fix it? Great vids!

Good idea on the gear tent. Just got back from North Dakota yesterday. We rented a RV site so we had power and water. The campground we stayed at only allowed one tent at the site so we couldn't put the other one up. It worked out fine but I would recommend one that you buy have multi use. If we had a smaller one we would have probably satellite camped more and not have to drive so far back to camp every night. Just something to think about. Instead of buying one that is like 30$ from Walmart maybe get a 2 man you can actually pack if needed in the future

Are you able to share the interior measurement from floor to ceiling with the Leer 180? Maybe floor to lip of the truck bed, and floor to ceciling overall. Like you, I need to be able to sit up. I cannot find any conversion that gives those measurements. Thanks!

Yeah, 5’7” just isn’t going to cut it for me. I’ll remember that when I’m ready to buy a new truck 😂

I highly recommend the exped megamat. It isn't cheap but it is most comfortable sleeping pad ever.

I am considering a LEER and an A.R.E. topper. The LEER has double latches on the door..the A.R.E. has one one. Which do you prefer? Thanks. And how do you secure the door from the inside at night?

The marine plug f***en genius

Power idea is great but I went with a solar setup instead

Quit lying, you're no where close to 5' 7"

Great video! Have you considered installing a battery(s) in the truck bed? I'm looking for heat sources that I can use in the mountains in the winter. An energy source and a diesel heater would round out the whole build. Take care.

Do you happen to know the height dimension inside of the leer 180? I’m torn between the leer 180 or the a.r.e. Mx. I can’t seem to get a defined answer. Some dealers I called said the mx series is an inch and half taller than the 180.

Did you do a video on the leak fix? I searched your channel and cannot find one. What was your fix? My snug top isn’t very snug. Truck bed always ends up with water when it rains. I believe mine is coming from the bulk head as well.

I have a 4" memory foam mattress in mine. Wanted a lil more cushion so i went to walmart and bought a 2" folding workout mat to go under it. Takes the edge off for my side sleeping

I just purchased the Leer 180XL and a bedrug and I am waiting for it to come in. I though about the marine plug but didn't know the name for it. Where did you get a water leak from.

Cool

Black Foam is the best, you will not feel anything below it.

My leer leaks too and I can't tell where REALLY. What did they do to fix yours?

I have a 1500 with a Leer 180XL can you sit up in the camper, how tall is the bed frame Ak

Thanks for the video, it makes me a bit curious why you don't sell that truck and get a long bed? Also seems a quad cab would be a good option for your hunting gear instead of a tent, safer from potential of theft.

What is the height of your bed? And what are the size of those bins?

Make the bed diagonal. Still plenty of room

where did you get the table legs. Great stuff!!!!\

Dang it Greg, now I got to go get a marine plug. Luckily I have the 6 foot box.

What do you use for heat inside in cold night? I have mr. Buddy but I heard it’s unsafe so I didn’t use it.

They do make trucks with 8 ft bed:) I have one. It’s real nice.

Please explain to me why people buy full-size pickups with such short beds?

where did u buy the marine plug?

Where is you gear check list?

Good Job. How tall are you? My truck bed is about an inch shorter than me. :(

What trekking poles are you using? I can't find any with that 'post' on the top you slide into the drilled holes. I found adj tarp poles - but those trekking poles look much sturdier. Thanks for the great ideas!

When are you doing the video on fixing bulk head leaks?

How do you transport a buck or doe?

Do you keep your rifle in the cab or bed?

You were filmed by WKZZR?

Be careful with the air mattress, they can be quite cold to sleep on. I wonder if a fabric cot type setup wouldn’t be more comfortable.

I would never own a short bed truck. Ordered my f150 with the 6.5ft bed and love it. 157" wheel base. So where do you put your hunting gear? Where do I put out deer? Thought about an enclosed trailer? Or small camping trailer?

Why is it that so many people put all the weight on the same side of the truck? The weigh of the driver and the bed and draw space in this camper is an example of what I'm talking about. Is there a reason for this? Dom't make a left turn too fast!

I was wondering if you have done a follow up on fixing the leak? I don’t see a video listed anywhere.

"Camper shell leaks.... points out hole drilled in side! Lol, jk, great idea!

Hi. My name is Kristin. Love your videos. Can you tell me where to get a copy of your spreadsheet with your lost of camping essentials. Thank uou

Did you sleep with the rear hatch and tail gate down?

Major omission, where's the cooler? You went ten days without a cold drink and fresh produce/meat? Also, where's the cooking stove, dishwasher, clean/dirty clothes?

More night whiskey will fix the mattress issue.

Where can I buy a Marine plug like you installed?

If no one has suggested… Your mattress is too soft. Medium dense foam … 3 or 4 inch thick … would probably solve your mattress problem.

Are you able to sit up on your bed, with the Leer 180?

I’m curious to know since I’m new how do you avoid being carbon monoxide poisoning when sleeping in the bed when everything is closed?

How tall are you. Looking to do something similar to my short bed. I would have to sleep at an angle

Voided cap warranty with that plug Hoke

You can get a roll of 6 mm neoprene to put on the plywood. It might help with the hip pressure

Extra yoga mat for bed mattress?

Did you experience any condensation issues?

Do you take a hitch hauler rack with you to transport your deer if you get one? I'm assuming you don't just throw it in your bedroom?

What happens when u kill a deer? Where would u put the deer or would u quarter it up first?

Is that a Leer 180? Thanks for the vids.

10 days ??? Did your mommy kick you out ???

What do you do with the game meat after harvested?

I can't find that cool little coffee pot. What was it again? Thanks for the ideas. I am building a stealth camper out of a 6×10 utility trailer. I want to still be able to use my truck without the topper. Just a personal preference.

Get you a doghouse turkey blind for gear

Smurf legs? More like a lawn gnome🤣