CHEAP Roof Top Tent Rack Mods and Hacks! 4x4 Camping In Comfort 👊

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4 жыл бұрын

Roof top tent rack mods and hacks! This 4x4 camping beast is almost ready for the woods! Today we are going to push our creativity and add some cheap modifications to our roof top tent bed rack! This video is basically a second episode to the bed rack build. In the first episode we built the rack from scratch and now we need to finish it. I needed to install a deep cycle battery and I wanted to figure out a way to do it without an isolator. Lots of 12 volt tech on the agenda today and I can't wait to get started!
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@johnpike9612 4 жыл бұрын

Cool idea on the battery "isolator". Not truly an isolator though as that relay may trigger with only 4 or 5 volts and allow your truck to try starting from the auxiliary battery and subsequently melting that small wire. Possibly even starting a fire or ruining the battery when it shorts out. A true battery isolator will only allow electric travel in one direction, that is how it prevents the drainage of other connected batteries. For just a few $ more you couldve gotten a true isolator and saved your self some work and gained a greater piece of mind.

@peterwatson8295 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you soldering instead of crimping! Soldering is great. Awesome video!

@michaeldurling793 4 жыл бұрын

Nate that's what it's all about. If you can't buy it and your capable build it or modify it, now you've got exactly what you wanted.

@jandcwest 4 жыл бұрын

It's the little things you do, like testing the wiring harnesses and doubling up the shrink wrap for chafing that really make me appreciate your channel. Keep it up Nate

@Tbmx8 4 жыл бұрын

Knocked it out of the park once again. Super great work you do Nate. Look forward to seeing the run down in that Cummins! 👍🏻

@christopherengland7245 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I like the detail and explanation which went into this.

@rocklanderoffroad 4 жыл бұрын

I like it! It's your stuff, keep building the way you like it. Everyone has their own ideas, let them build it their way on their stuff! Can't wait to see the tailgate!

@rondre3 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your ingenuity. Thank you for putting this into a video for all to see. Job well done.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the positive comment!

@off-roadskys4250 4 жыл бұрын

This build is coming along and I’ve definitely picked up some ideas to add power on our new roof top tent. Awesome content. Keep up the great work!

@gpfdrizit 4 жыл бұрын

Heads up a deep cycle battery has different charging profiles than a regular battery. Your alternator is setup to charge standard batteries. To change a deep cycle battery in your truck you should technically be using a DC to DC converter. Ctek makes em, probably a bunch of others as well. Using a relay or an isolator will work but will probably shorten the life of the battery. Great job on the video, I'm thinking of using some of the design features from this rack and some features of the Landover rack to build something for my ram. Just have to make the entire rack quick release for when I have to pull the gooseneck.

@mikemorgan4670 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely executed and finished up. The "dual battery " set up is simple and clean. And yes I finally got some merch. Love your channel Nate.

@devinschopfer2633 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas man. Great job and appreciate the info. This is the best channel to watch right now in the Jeep world.

@Buttermyrocket 4 жыл бұрын

This one of my favorite channels! Awesome content, I'm pretty new to wheeling/overlanding and your videos are absolutely information rich. I'm building an 04 f350 as a family hauler/ overlander/tow rig many of your videos especially this series has me even more excited to put the time and effort into rebuilding the 6.ohno and getting it back on the road and down some trails! Appreciate the vids subscribed and looking forward to more Thanks for you time!

@Lukaslevanen1435 2 жыл бұрын

I just did all my lighting on my truck and I love that wire wrap stuff. First time using it and I’m hooked on it.

@mr.charley1507 4 жыл бұрын

I have to give you credit, your builds are OUTSTANDING!

@danielwatson1266 4 жыл бұрын

Been a while since I replied on any of your vids but but gotta say, I appreciate your electrical ingenuity. Been trying to convince my wife about a rooftop tent for awhile and after showing her that these ideas are realistic, not just theoretic, she's onboard that train with me. To double that smile on her face I'm gonna set her truck up first.

@analoguepete 4 жыл бұрын

Nate, use a voltage sensitive relay for charging your auxiliary batteries. It’s easily installed. BEP, Blue Sea Systems, etc. All marine applications. No real voltage loss, and they have a switch (relay) to prevent the aux battery from cannibalising your starting battery

@amorton94 4 жыл бұрын

Are you saying that there is something wrong with his current setup?

@speedandmarine9066 4 жыл бұрын

@@amorton94 No that it's wrong, but VSR's (voltage sensitive relay) is a better way to charge an aux battery. They work automatically once the alternator is charging AND the main batteries are at a high enough state of charge for system voltage to be around 13.5 (depends on specific relay) and they are also rated for 75-150 amps rather than 30ish for a typical Bosch style relay.

@fishhuntadventure 3 жыл бұрын

Speed and Marine I was concerned with the potential of 140A going through a little relay. I’ve used an old style ‘ford’ starter solenoid to do what he’s doing, but the oil pressure trigger with the correct relay is a better idea. The VSR is even better, as well as 150A feed wire.

@offroadsoda 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely needs an ACR to manage the charge control or one puts the alternator and batteries at risk for a shorter lifespan.

@mr.matthews67 Жыл бұрын

I agree voltage sensitive relay just makes good sense. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt2Tn5ajydLVaWw.html

@gogerwi 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative Nate. The background music was a perfect touch.

@brianaustin1328 4 жыл бұрын

Love the creativity and utility of your builds. Keep it up!

@samoandude6838 3 жыл бұрын

great stuff man, your work is awesome, ideas are awesome and your presentation is awesome! Thanks for taking the time to run this channel.

@jonaskey 2 жыл бұрын

Thats so cool man. Awesome job!

@davidvanderwel4669 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you projects like you want things done your way.I knw I hate when people give you bad comments. Personally I love your channel, keep doing projects.

@tomhirschmann2992 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Really enjoy following along with your builds. I made custom drones for a while and have a tip for the fraying of the expando cable sleeve. If you put the heat shrink over the sleeving/joint and then burn the heat shrink, it will pull the expando tight, melt it together, and leave a really nice clean end. Then cut the burnt heat shrink off and just leave the clean expando joint or add another piece of heat shrink and heat appropriately to finish the look. Works great, looks super clean, and no burnt finger tips.

@chrispartaka9164 4 жыл бұрын

You continue to inspire me on builds. Keep it up Nate!

@adirondackadvriders4750 4 жыл бұрын

When I wire stuff like the second battery to run off the charging system I use an adjustable Hobbs switch off the oil pressure, that way even though the ignition is on it doesn't connect the two batteries until the engines running with oil pressure.

@Porroquio 3 жыл бұрын

hi there! thank you for such an awesome piece of information! could you please point to a website where i can learn more about this? I'm not sure how to wire this method. Thank you!

@adirondackadvriders4750 3 жыл бұрын

@@Porroquio sorry I came up with that before the internet was a thing🤣 I used an adjustable oil pressure switch to interrupt the ground on a relay to the second battery, when there is no oil pressure the second battery is completely isolated. A manual toggle switch can be installed to bypass the oil pressure switch so you can engage the second battery at will

@Porroquio 3 жыл бұрын

@@adirondackadvriders4750 gotcha!!!! Pretty clever! Thanks for the tips and tricks!

@adirondackadvriders4750 3 жыл бұрын

@@Porroquio no problem! Glad I could help

@donmige81 3 жыл бұрын

this is way over kill, but super clever and original

@cole33333333 4 жыл бұрын

Your video quality was on point. Nice job.

@dhovat 4 жыл бұрын

Your set up is awesome. I like what you have done

@Trujdt32 3 жыл бұрын

New to your Channel. I find your work and creativity as a source of knowledge. Your videos are also entertaining as well. You don't loose me being boring or monotonous. Keep up the great work!

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah man, being creative while in the garage is my favorite kind of work. I like the direction your heading with this project.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jades.4160 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great and very useful!

@traxrc 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Love your vids because they are so informative

@CasperRc81 3 жыл бұрын

You do amazing work and don’t be shy of the WORD as our country needs it. Fruit is a nice treat to a hard day or days of work in your case.!!

@jeepsnthings565 4 жыл бұрын

100k Subscribers! Good work my friend. So far my favorite on KZfaq! Love your the tips you share!

@janmartens7954 4 жыл бұрын

This channel has quickly become the BEST offroad mechanic KZfaq channel........ impressive! I wish i could take stock or something....

@jordanbarnett1403 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ! Thanks again for the great content, also a big fan of the music choice in your videos 👍

@josephmcclure6229 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Keep it up, love all your videos.

@frediefarmer 3 жыл бұрын

Great video series.. you work in real world fabs looks awesome

@uga.d4173 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, you have crazy skills. VERY impressed.

@btemp855 4 жыл бұрын

Love the creativity man!

@cmac956 4 жыл бұрын

Nate ,well organized and very informative thank you I like the way you do things .

@docniemo4713 4 жыл бұрын

Great write up man! Electrical has always been interesting to me and I really appreciate all the little intricacies you included in your build. I’ve never used the pre-made harnesses but I really like the idea. And I’ve been using the braided insulation for a few years too and really like it. Looks so much more professional than the split plastic corrugated stuff. Don’t listen to the haters man, I’d put money on the ones who are saying that have no fab experience. Anyhow, Keep ‘em coming brother!

@jessemullins8144 10 ай бұрын

Keep it up man. I’m working on a ladder rack conversion to overland duty. Just because of the height needed to be taller than the cab for kayaks! Some wouldn’t understand but I do, so I get it!

@ianmburke 4 жыл бұрын

I have never heard of a stepper bit called a Christmas Tree bit but immediately knew what you were talking about 😂 new word of the day to my lexicon of tool/automotive talk Great project 👍

@contactseanclark 4 жыл бұрын

You do you brother. You inspire me with every video!

@edwinthomas618 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome awesome. Im digging the using the wire using a relay to trickle charge the other battery. I cant wait for you to add solar on one of your rigs

@h3coyote277 3 жыл бұрын

Totally badass build..! I'm going to use some of these ideas on my H3 Trophy Safari build..! I always really dig your stuff, keep the videos going..!

@danielclark4125 4 жыл бұрын

Nice clean install. I like it. I like your train of thought and reasoning stuff out.

@WilliamPoling 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video....thanks for sharing your ideas and thought process. Definitely subscribed.

@geezus1201 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and job. Very creative

@EvanMoon 4 жыл бұрын

Such a simple Idea and put to good use

@justdotheconstitutionjdtc5252 4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thanks Nate. I'm going to use your electical wiring with how you connect and protect the wires for my own projects. Your project turned out very well.

@teambens9916 4 жыл бұрын

Came out great, your channel is starting to become my favorite love all the information you pass on, seeing the creative fab work and also videography you put into making them and cant forget the wheeling you guys beat the shit out yall rigs👍

@lostwisdom7789 3 жыл бұрын

Oh hey very creative thinking outside the box awesome and subbed!

@kerynwoods6068 3 жыл бұрын

Good work mate, you’re a talented bloke & have given me some very good ideas Cheers

@christoffer1973 4 жыл бұрын

It look kool! Great way to store tools and a battery! I would recommend a dc/dc charge relay/charger. New cars have a new type of alternator and new car have a "can-bus" system. If you just put a battery the system can go in "emergency" mode. So a dc/dc charger is better for new cars/trucks. I learn it the "hard" way.

@chrisgardner1431 4 жыл бұрын

I ran a similar setup yes ago for a stereo. 2 spare batteries in the back that charged off of the main battery under the hood. Basically a dual battery setup. I used 2 really big cables and it worked great no issues

@grs4.169 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you made the decision to make your own channel 🤙🏽

@oleroy4749 4 жыл бұрын

I love the setup Nate! Looks awesome man

@michaelharris1455 4 жыл бұрын

very nice setup, well thought out and executed, and makes perfect sense to me! Thanks for sharing Nate!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Slobberdog66 4 жыл бұрын

Well done as usual.

@Nyancide 3 жыл бұрын

just found your channel last night but wanted to say that i love the content, awesome channel that more people should be aware of.

@jacobkelley257 4 жыл бұрын

I've done exactly that battery setup in my truck. My relay is off the accessory circuit and I used some really fat cable (something like 0 guage) in case I completely drain the deep cycle and then start up the truck, it will draw a bunch of amps initially. It works flawlessly though. I probably went overkill on the size wire though.

@jime.angulo4151 4 жыл бұрын

So cool and you explain it so simple. Thanks!

@JB_Royal_Ambassador 4 жыл бұрын

Jeephammer may approve of your setup. I run dual batts without an isolator. I use the oil pressure switch and a relay to isolate the two batts

@gavilan578 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the wiring. Keep doing what you’re doing..

@TheVinchenzoman 4 жыл бұрын

Nate, I have the same setup on my Jeep for a second battery. Your idea is actually a pretty common idea from apparently back in my dad's day lol. I have 0 issues with it and I use it all the time. The rack looks great, can't wait to see what you have next.

@proflores4258 4 жыл бұрын

You’re a genius!!!! People are just hating if they say any different. Seriously gotta respect the creativity, drive and the finished products that you have done!!!

@HappyGh0st90 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 Cape Town , love the video , looking at building a bed rack for my Ford Ranger

@Jason_Shelby77 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@snicklefritzd3612 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you are over the 100k sub Mark.

@robertpotts7589 4 жыл бұрын

You pretty much kick ass! Keep up the great work bro!

@carlzrx 3 жыл бұрын

Love the stuff you build,keep at it.

@mwjii 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you rock! keep up the great instructional vids.

@dank.459 Жыл бұрын

Great job man! even though I know how to do just about everything you showed, (except welding,) I thoroughly enjoyed your vid.. Thanks!

@calimesacox 4 жыл бұрын

Yes continues relays are the way to go. Also use big enough cables you can use it to jump start your truck if and when the truck starting battery ever goes dead.

@MIKEH.777 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is right up my alley because this is what I like to do with my truck and the truck I had before this one , my wife could curl her hair in our old blazer with the gamer package I put in it with the 5 TVs I had in it kept my son busy also plus more bells and whistles to

@mjenner89 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love it, Nate!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@darrinwood3536 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Work!!!

@tannerskalla8920 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video 🔥🔥🔥 and congrats on 100k!

@imagesonkanvas3323 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Good ideas I’m going to build a similar rack on my 71 K20! Thanks!

@shawleydrift 3 жыл бұрын

I’m running a similar relay setup for my second battery on my 4Runner. I used a much bigger relay an IB500 500 amp relay tied to ignition to charge my 2nd battery only when the vehicle is running. No issues for the past year.

@letstalkcaliber704 4 жыл бұрын

Tapping off an existing fuse is a super handy idea. 12v is a mistery to me but these videos are helping me get my head around it. An everything 12v or 12v 101 video would be cool if you haven't already done something like that.

@JeepTJay6 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. As usual.

@eddieg9951 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate, just watched the video on why you left your job and bleepinjeep.. Glad you followed your dream ! Best wishes for yall. I personally thought it was awesome that you included your family! As long as they are ok with it, throw a little more family in there. It sure adds a little something different. best wishes

@florianbammes7534 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats for the 100k man! Thanks for your content!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! 👊

@JoeGarofaloII 4 жыл бұрын

Man, you got my dream tow pig set up and it just keeps getting better. Thank you sir!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe! Always here with a positive comment 👊 much appreciated brother

@JoeGarofaloII 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle hell yea brother! 👊

@WeekendWrenchTurner 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!! 100k be too!! Awesome 👍👍👍

@theezeelife292 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know why I never thought of building a custom tailgate with spare tire mounts. My underbed hoist is broken and I'm tired of it just lying in the bed. Was thinking about building a mount so it would sit upright in the bed, but a custom tailgate intrigues me. If you decide to film it, I'd love to see the build. Great video as always, Nate. Always looking forward to the next one. You're giving me some great ideas. Now if someone could give me some great money. Lol.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely make a video brother! Thank you for watching 👊

@BillyWeisbergII 4 жыл бұрын

This is phenomenal content man.

@scottc0510 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME BUILD, Nate! With reference to off road vehicle wiring I'd like to pass along a tip someone shared with me many years ago. I suspect many here (and you) prefer to over-build, like me. As an extra layer of protection, try running any wiring that's outside the vehicle (especially UNDER), try running it through PVC pipe or PEX or even flexible conduit. I've found thiu\is to be invaluable This is especially helpful over long runs of wire.

@roberthand5777 4 жыл бұрын

I rarely comment on videos or channels but I LOVE the prebuilt Amazon shopping cart. Thank you for taking the time consumption out of researching for acquisition. Sincerely Hand (of the youtube channel A Pool Of Worthless Information . . . I only have 1 video up. I'm no pro like you Nate)

@soulsurfer8797 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Build. I installed a solar panel under my rack to provide power to extra gear via HD lockout sliders. And I would highly recommend just buying a good quality “used” home panel(that what I did) as like you my Taco is a second choice to my 1st Gen 4rnr. I have since switched racks. lol. You can usually find solar panels on Offer Up or Letgo from a solar reseller. Panels are rated for 25-30 life span but many people in SoCal swap out systems(upgrade panels as Tech improves) 5-7 years some times plus you get a high capacity 200w panel for 35-50 bucks. This panel are great for trucks as they are larger and bolt fright to the slide via drilling a few mounting holes along the box frame of the panel. Thanks for sharing!

@SirWilliamGoes 3 жыл бұрын

Bro!!! Another awesome project. Your stuff inspires me to do shit Id never try b4

@rebellion_fabrication6268 4 жыл бұрын

Love the rack and build. Need this on my 2020 rebel

@treebeard9495 4 жыл бұрын

always great work thanks for all the info!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@americanwildchilds3992 3 жыл бұрын

Just FYI, you can connect the wiring in the a-pillar of the truck that go to the bed light to the reverse wires which will turn the bed light on with the reverse lights, or the reverse lights on with the bed light switch. This allows you to use the extra reverse lights to light up the back of the truck while connecting a trailer or whatever without having the truck in reverse. I did the same with my 07 RAM, has worked for years without an issue.