Truck Camping: 6 feet tall sleeping in a 5 foot bed 

Gregmac1000degrees shit man... hope you doing alright.

Hope your doing well man

Hey man i know its been a year but i hope your doing well and your plans worked out.

jeez hope all is well

Dam!! Hope all is well dud!!

Ha me too 5’4”.

I'm dead serious jealous of you! I'm about 5'11 or 6' and I have a 2000 Rav4, with the seats removed in the back its amazing because its completely flat and square like a truck bed but inside the car. Absolutely prime for sleeping inside/vanlife but it only provides exactly 6' of room and I like to stretch and sleep with my arm above my head etc which adds another foot of room needed for me to be truly comfy. You can fit in so many cars/trucks spaces and even across the back seats effectively at 5'4, thats great

8 foot bed with a single cab? thats gross, people think you're straight out of mexico.

@@thatgreg7 lmao

Same here

Hey Dee! Sorry for the late reply, I just now read your comment. I have a 3 person tent in the event I have overnight company and want some room to be comfortable with a friend ;) Happy New Year!

Thanks Travis, Happy Camping to you as well!

I am intrested

Chris did you make that video? The hinged extension. Thanks

Still no video. I checked

Hey Joe, sure here is a link to my set up. This blog post covers my entire truck so if you want to just check out the bed buildout then scroll down to the bottom section which has a sequence of images showing the 2X6's and two pieces of plywood which make up my platform bed. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me another comment. Thanks, Brian coloradobackcountryadventures.com/adventure-blog/2017/2/12/buildout-of-2005-toyota-tacoma-4x4-sport-model-w-short-bed

I had mine professionally installed, and was told that it is impossible to keep the bed just as dry as the cab, I don't believe that statement, so invest in some marine grade silicone.

LOL and uhh..... significantly more tedious and awkward to maneuver and park and take down gnarly roads? I mean of course it would but thats clearly not this dudes type of setup to be that held back by pulling a trailer around all the time.

A camper shell in addition to a a $10k travel trailer, is what I'm doing. No, it's not awkward at all, if you're a complete idiot who doesn't know how to drive, then I could see the discrepancy.

I'm 6' and I can say this video sealed it for me, I'm absolutely getting a 6' when I finally can get a tacoma like this. The little bit of extra length parking/maneuvering wise and slightly longer wheelbase are really non issues unless you're doing the tightest of maneuvering in San Francisco or Manhattan or you are doing only the most hardcore rock crawling off road stuff in which case get a Jeep anyways if you need it to be extremely small wheelbase etc

Jerrod Bearden I'd try rtv silicone cover the bolts everything .

Hi Jerrod, I had it installed professionally by the topper company and then I add the single bar over the cab so I could secure my 8 foot awning to the drivers side of my truck. As Bill mentioned, try silicone over the bolts and everything else, hopefully that will stop the leaking issue. Best of luck with everything!

Jerrod Bearden I found a roof rack off of a 90’s 4Runner in a junk yard for $13, used tons of silicone and washers, no leaks whatsoever. I also found my roof basket online for about $130 as well. Looks good and it’s solid as a rock!

You can hook a strap to the tailgate and pull it up. I know a couple who put a strap all the way around the tailgate and used it to pull it up. And another guy loosened a bolt on the side of his tailgate and put a strap under it then tightened it back down. Personally, I close the tailgate then get in the truck. Just step on the bumper and over you go.

Hi Donna, I actually sleep with my head towards the tailgate so I can just reach down and pull the tailgate up. The tailgate on my Tacoma is pretty light weight so it's easy to close with one arm.

Yeah, quit being so weak.

I would sleep with my feet at the door too. But it might be easier to crawl out in a hurry if your head is at the door mby or you feel less claustrophobic if your not all the way in there.

Easier to close the tailgate and open without spinning around.

Just drill some holes

Yeah you definitely need a 6' bed man or you will need to bend your knees while sleeping. It will be workable but absolutely not comfortable or a normal nights sleep for you haha. Good luck!

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I have a Tundra with a 5.5 foot bed I guess I need to buy a shell topper !!

Hello, I typically stop drinking water by 7pm so I can get through an 8 hour sleep without needing to go outside to use the restroom. ~ Brian

??? He's in a camper shell.

Yeah, but I wouldn't be able to run all the tight mining trails here in Colorado. Full size trucks are at a disadvantage out here on the 4x4 trails. I want a compact truck and don't mind it at all since I'm a minimalist. Full size trucks would be great for the extra space but I don't want to give up going to certain areas.

@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures Would having a 1' longer bed really make that much difference though?

Probably the dumbest comment I've ever received on my channel.

You, my friend, are ignorant. I retired three years 3 years ago when I sold my company and hit the road full-time to travel, backpack, and hike all over the Southwest US. Read the about section on my channel for some perspective. Thanks!

Tucker....you're a jackass.

Tucker it's perspective. His home is on wheels. He chose to live this lifestyle. My wife and I work our 60+ years old arses off to live in the comfort of our house. I envy the simplicity and mobility of this guy's life...

Cause it makes so much more sense to work your short life away for a home you are too tired to enjoy or upkeep. Then of course, you can someday retire, and hope you don’t die the first couple of years, like happens to so many. If I could, this is exactly how I’d be living.