This is probably my favorite setup of the dozens of videos I've seen so far. Don't usually comment, but wanted to say well done! I love how easily this can be converted from camper to daily driver as most others are much more complicated. Thanks for the inspiration!
I must admit, when you first bought the truck and said you were getting rid of the camper van, I was a bit gutted. But after seeing how you have converted the truck, I'm really impressed, and I can see why you did it. I love that it really doesn't have anything that's not necessary, and everything pulls out ready to use so easily and slides away just as easily once you are done with it. I really like it. I want it. 😂
It's such a good feeling not just having a rig ready, making you feel always prepared, but just in general. Im always trying to convince my buddies to build a rig that is ready for whatever. Also, the more prepared you are, the less competition you'll have if shtf ever does happen.
I have been struggling trying to figure out a way to accommodate my dog for a future build and this gave me a few ideas. Absolutely brilliant build out!
You have absolutely inspired my husband to the point he is making his truck into a self sufficient off grid truck. He has made me watch this for homework, I am impressed. Thank you for your awesome video.
An absolutely perfect set up. I’m truly amazed how this turned out. This solution is more compact and looks far better than the van. I believe it’s much easier to get around, especially in the "middle of nowhere". Good job.
Very nice design and build Adam! You were VERY fortunate to have someone with Chris’s talent, expertise and experience to make your ideas become a reality. Among carpenters there are relatively few who are are master craftsmen that can turn an idea into a reality without detailed plans, starting from scratch with a hand drawn sketch or an image of what you have in mind. You have a lot of very good ideas and concept of what you were after but my hat is also off to Chris. The workmanship in your build is not possible without a lot of experience and the necessary tools accumulated over time. John Jensen from British Columbia.
Love the build. I’m overseas in Okinawa where trucks aren’t very popular so I chose a Toyota Hiace turbo diesel 4wd to basically do what you did to your truck. I just added a joolca hot water system and it has truly been a game changer! If you get one, get the full nomad kit. You wont regret it.
This is a great set up. I do like that the truck looks so subtle that nobody would really know what is going on inside. Wishing you many miles of happy camping. Thank you.
All u need is a 12V portable shower mate and a little bit more stored water ...all the rest is a spot on ! Brilliant setup...executed in a very practical way...thumbs up.
Awesome! As someone who finally moved out of a state they didn't want to live in, my next goal is to buy a truck and I will be using this for inspiration when I do my build!
Nice, I tore out my back seat and turned it into a kitchen. If its raining, I can cook through the window of topper, or in the front seat. I've had to battle alot of rain storms in the past. I have a matress that flips up in the back for more room. I haul 2 Mt. Bikes with me and one is an ebike, having it inside is a must.
For a new RU-vidr getting into truck camping this thing feels like a Lamborghini. Excellent job man! Look forward to seeing this thing in action. cheers
That was a good build. I especially like the fact that you can't tell that it's a camper. I have a similar set up on my channel but the solar system is a game changer.
Great setup and good job to the builder . I have a tool drawer system that I built for my van, I used 3/4 plywood finish grade for all of it, the top slides in and out with routered edges to accept plywood to slide in and out, the drawers are 19 inches high and 2 feet wide by 6 foot deep, I have 2 drawers that slide in and out, the top slide holds the drawers from tipping out, all I used was furniture paste wax , the drawers are fit tight , inside the drawers I have wooden trays that slide on the top of drawers, they each weight 4 or 500 hundred pounds and I can easily pull them in and out, so don't be afraid to anyone that wants to build a drawer system that is wood on wood, with paste wax, my van has side doors that open up so if I need to get at the back of the drawers I open the back doors slide the top out and get what I need out of the side doors, for the front drawers I cut I hand hold out to stick my hand in to see slide drawers in and out, I love it and I would build it bigger and not be afraid, over time the wood slides better and better. I used glue and kreg pocket jig and screws to assemble box and drawers.
I have RAM1500 Built To Serve 2020 and have the same idea for set up. I have all the gear in a Decked, on top of the Decked with a BakFlip hard cover, and plastic milk crates in the back seat floor board. Looking for a topper now.
Nicely organized. Mine is a mess, but i can cook woth 12v dc cooker, make coffee, and make ice. And usually my battery doesn't go bellow 97%. Charge my cellphone and my car battery.
pretty cool man. I actually pride myself on showing up to my two regular camping trips per year and everyone is waiting for the next "camping gadget" I've come across. This one is by far my favorite. You should include it in your setup. I have used it for every purpose it was intended and was very impressed. Lichamp 6-in-1 BBQ Multi Tool Set, Folding BBQ Tool Stainless Steel, Folding Grill Tool for Outdoor BBQ Grill
George from Icon is a great guy. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now, then bought a ski. Then became friends with George literally a month after I bought it. We ride in Miami when he’s in town! Referring to the last video. Love the content as usual
love this set up...I sleep in my Jeep Gladiator with a shell presently..I will be doing a drawer set up like this ...I also have a 270 awning with walls that close off the side and back for total privacy and out of any inclement weather that I maybe camping in...love your videos
Super inspired by this! Getting ready to build a modular setup for our Chevy Express 3500 van. Its my side hustle van so I have to be strategic about a drawer system I can pull out when I need the van for work. Love this, great work!
I want to second "callecoxxx"s comment. You can tell the effort and trial-n-error that went into creating the most efficient setup with the smallest possible footprint and keeping it modular. You said it perfectly..."I love the fact that I've been able to do something so impressive while being so unintrusive". It takes more time to figure out what you 'DONT' need, than what you 'DO' need. Thanks!
That’s actually a sick setup bro. I’m not a camper myself but today I turned 21 and definitely want to try rv camping like this in the future, inspired by your videos. Also love all the cool features you have installed. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺
My Ram is the same configuration and color. Stock wheels though. I love the kitchen! As an RV Transporter, I need to build my camper shell to something more self contained.
Genius! And no one would ever guess by outside of vehicle that you could survive madmax/societal breakdown situation so easily by bugging out in wilderness or anywhere off grid. I would recommend keeping the small travel Berkey water filter & a 12 volt plug in heated sleeping blanket for cold weather.
Love the setup. My Suburban is set up,similarly. Same idea. I can literally leave for a couple of weeks and as long as I have fuel and can find water, I’m good to go. Still wanting to put a couple of panels, a power station, and a fridge . I avoid canned food. With the extreme conditions in a vehicle, you have a better chance of the seals going bad, so lots of Mountain House. There’s fishing gear, as well as ammo and a spare mag for every gun I have…so WEEKS, as long as I have fuel and water. I even keep two 20oz flasks of bourbon wrapped up in a few blankets and set upright in a corner. Hey…survival does not have to be hard.
I will say I really like that you can not tell what’s going on from the outside. Currently you can’t with my Suburban, but when I’m done with it, it will look more “overlandy”. And what the heck is a “flameless log” ?
I have got the baby version of your truck, a 2020 ram 1500 HEMI, full crew cab and 6.4 bed. Your has hit the nail right on the head for that I want to do. thanks for the great video and all the helpful info. looks like I'm copying you LOL
This is by far best setup to be so unmarked for multi user. Dude you definitely got my sub cant wait to see what else you do to it to keep it low profile
It’s such a sweet build. If I were you, I’d look at an aftermarket fuel tank. Several companies make extended capacity tanks that fit in place of the OEM tank and significantly increase capacity (I’ve seen up to about 75gal). It’s nice to be able to survive 5 days, but you need to be able to get somewhere safe AND make it back.
Ha! "DOWN to 70°" and still toastie. That's all perspective I guess. At 70, that's like an oven on High for me. I'm actually pondering how to have A/C for the times it's up to 70. More so, I'll have a Buddy Heater for when its below about 40°. I'll definitely be sleeping in my truck bed when it's down to 20 for sure. Maybe 10. Actually if it's much above 70° without A/C, I'll either sleep in the cab with the engine running and A/C or might opt for a hotel at that point. Thanks for sharing your box layout. That's a really nice kitchen setup.
Real nice setup man! I have to say that being a pepper has nothing to do with being angry or paranoid. It's nothing more than what you're doing... being prepared for whatever may come your way. Also, I would add freeze dried meals to your pantry to add a few more days, just in case. Also, water purification would be a must have. The other must have would be a firearm of some type. Shotgun, pistol or rifle.
Very good points there. I’ve just added a water purification system and I do have a few firearms depending on what the trip is. I’ll look for the freeze dried meals
I love that truck! Everything is simply clever, great used space and a beautiful shell around. I probably would go for a little more headspace and think of an opportunity to go to the toilet or shower to really make sure camping in the wilderness for a couple of days is possible without feeling uncomfortable.
Excellent storage layout and excellent workmanship. You've given me some great ideas. There seems to be a consensus in videos I have watched that 4" mattress foam is quite comfortable. As well, I think I will opt for a high rise truck cap, or a lower storage drawer profile. My wife is quite claustrophobic so I need as much headroom as possible for sleeping. As well, when we hit the road I think I will remove the two rear passenger seats to maximize storage space in the cab.
I’d do your testing at home with the mattress. Some of the prison mattresses these guys sleep on are beyond me. I slept on the 6” memory foam tri-fold bamboo mattress before I added the topper and I found that my hips, elbows, shoulders - anywhere with the most pressure would start to ache during the night. Once I added the topper - it’s in the top 3 comfiest mattresses I’ve ever had. You wouldn’t want to go any slimmer for the drawer height either, so I recommend getting the extra height topper.
@@AdamSwords Thanks for the feedback. I have a Toyota Tacoma, so have even less space to play with. I have camped my entire life (now in my late 60s) and most of that time I was sleeping on a 1 1/2" inflatable mattress so my thought process is that a) every inch counts, b) my wife is claustrophobic, c) from a camping point of view, 4" of foam sounds luxurious to me, and d) everything is a compromise. As well, I have a sailboat, and the berths are all 3" foam and it is almost enough for sleeping comfort,, but I do feel a few pressure points. However, to your point, I will test the mattress first. In the end, the body will have the last say. 😊
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Dammit dammit dammit. I've been doing my homework on these builds and I started watching this video. I almost turned it off thinking "good god not another dumb full drawer pull out truck camper build." The one's Ive seen so far were either poorly built, looked plain and cheap, or simply useless. Adam, you and your builder completely nailed this. You actually put a lot of thought into this and designed a lot of functionality to the build. And as someone with OCD as well, I really appreciate all of this. I'm going to build a 30" single bunk and a 10-12" side cabinet, but I may have to do something like what you did with the full drawer pull out. Congrats on a fantastic build. I especially love the slide out partitions that actually stack together in the back of the drawer. Mastery of an idea. And the cutlery and utenisl kits are a must have!
Great set up. Also nicely done video. Detailed and to the point. Enjoyed watching. Thanks and keep up the quality work bot on the vehicles and videos. Cheers 🍻
Great video and a very impressive setup! I am about to pick up a 2024 Chevy 2500HD to build as an overland camping/bugout vehicle. You gave me a lot of ideas.
