THE SCARIEST PART of Owning a Truck Camper that EVERYONE Should Know.
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Күн бұрынI always dread this part of being a truck camper owner, here goes nothing...
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@BerkshireBitch Жыл бұрын
Timmy, there's an old saying: In the city, people ignore sirens and notice when they hear gunshots. In the country, people ignore gunshots and notice when they hear sirens. Sorry someone died during the filming.
@smashedfootlefty4726 Жыл бұрын
I live in the country and the city is coming to me. I hear a lot more sirens. When I start seeing crooks and homeless people hanging around then I'll start worrying about gunshots until then they are music to my ears... :)
@joshuagharis9017 10 ай бұрын
@smashedfootlefty4726 why vilify homeless? Typical 😮
@smashedfootlefty4726 10 ай бұрын
Many homeless people in my area vilify themselves. My definition of homeless people is people leaving trash in their wake that lie cheat and steal their way through life. These are the homeless people that live less than 20 miles from where I live and are constantly lighting buildings and fields on fire and defecating and urinateing in public spaces. Anyone that chooses not to live in sticks and bricks is more than welcome in my book. I speak to many people that choose a different way through this life and have much respect for many of them because they are respectful to their fellow man by respecting the places they call home for the night and not thrashing them like many other homeless people do. The issue is respect. Respect for their fellow human beings, and respect for the property and rights of others. Rights are endowed from ones' Creator and can be as numerous as the stars in the sky. The only thing that limits ones rights is when their rights trespass upon the rights of another. Hopefully that may clarify my earlier comment a little better for you? @@joshuagharis9017
@stanzaloan3454 10 ай бұрын
Typical is the bad element statistically associated with that particular lifestyle. It makes perfect sense to be worried and alert. I live in Detroit Michigan and see it every single day. Are they all bad? No. Can you trust anyone? No. If you've never seen or lived amongst them on such a large scale, who are you to say anything about it in such a negative response as if you know. Are you homeless? Do you run with a gang? Do you know anyone in either of the two? Don't try to vindicate yourself by lying, tell the truth.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Sorry everyone, KZfaq must be working on their system and a bug messed up the video premiere:(
@chuckt9131 Жыл бұрын
Don't worry, high tech ???? Take care Timmy! 😉
@Whistler326 Жыл бұрын
Your community says (NO sorry necessary).....were lucky that you put out such great videos!!! Cheers, ps Gnarvana season is here!!!
@donaldstone540 Жыл бұрын
When you put locks back on, one thing you can try to avoid the locks corroding beyond use is buy some tennis balls, cut a slit in them, then slide up over the base of the lock. Keeps dirt and road grime out of the lock works and keeps them from icing up. It's an old truck drivers trick.
@davestevens4263 Жыл бұрын
I like it .
@MrTomjolly 10 ай бұрын
Man, Thanks for the info. I'm pretty sure I'll be using that alot.
@thisisfuuuuun 10 ай бұрын
Plastic wrap
@AlaborJinta 8 ай бұрын
or you can do something more aesthetically pleasing..
@beefcakepantyhose6471 11 ай бұрын
Gets a rolling pan out, proceeds to use brush to paint with. Just dip out of the can. It’s all good man, I like to smoke good weed also . Great video sir. The house looks amazing.
@stevedenoyer5956 Жыл бұрын
Use transmission fluid in your locks,it won’t freeze and keeps them lubricated.
@kimprocarione5473 4 ай бұрын
Those jacks are amazing! Maybe a truck and camper wouldn't be such a bad idea with those! Oh no! That is so sad about the boy/man taken by the quicksand!
@lesabre1972 Жыл бұрын
Proof is in the pudding on how well that varnish works I mean look what that camper goes threw!
@robertribbit 2 ай бұрын
Next time Tim, use that green throw away pan to line your regular paint pan. It will stop it from spilling and give your surface more stability. Then your paint pan stays clean and you throw away the green one.
@asleepinthealley Жыл бұрын
I take 1" wide pieces of bicycle inner tube and stretch them around the body of the padlock to cover the key hole and then rub grease around the lock shank to fill the small gap around the Shank to keep water and dust out.
@smashedfootlefty4726 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking inner tube as well but dirt bike tubes with large this ties on each end. Maybe someone makes brown ones so one could put tootsie roll emblems on it to make them look more appealing... :)
@bredaspacapan6118 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you, the little house is in great shape and the system you have is top shi*! 🍀
@user-ed4vj8or4d 11 ай бұрын
A tip that will help you with your padlocks no matter which version you use get you a little bit of tube of machine grease is a Home Depot or wherever is waterproof heatproof even a valve stem grease block where you want them to be. Put a little grease around the top of the boat and force it into the key slot. It will still stay there. It will not wash out no matter what so when it comes time to go back and take it off, it will come off nice and easy, I use it for Maintenance business and like I said it does not wash out or melt and will remain in place until you put your key back in again
@BroncoJoeAK 10 ай бұрын
Collects a lot of dirt though when on the trail. Personally I only use brake cleen on my paddie locks because it blasts them out and cleans them. Perhaps the grease would work better if you were to come up with a cheap cover for them. I’ve heard of tennis balls being used, but in icy weather the fiber usually turns the tennis ball into an ice ball.
@JJKHaywood Жыл бұрын
OMG, how frightening it had have been for that Man who died in the inlet. Good on the Camper Tim!
@texasgirl9405 Жыл бұрын
He was only 20 years old. I looked up his obituary. He had a bright future ahead- college student, baseball team, engaged in plenty of activities. What a tragic story.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
yup it was sad, 1st time it's happened in 20 years out there
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
@@TruckHouseLife When I was there some 18 years ago now, that maybe was the tragedy that took place not long before that point in time, all I know is I was standing there at one of the lookouts that people pull into and someone near me brought that up about a horrible scene some time before that and an attempted rescue and I won't go into detail as it was horrible. The gist I got from it was that the area looks so innocent but its like quicksand and never to walk out onto it. I would guess this young man may have assumed it was like beach sand perhaps and was not by one of the warning signs they have up to warn of how dangerous it is.
@garychristensen4115 11 ай бұрын
Awesome rig!! I use Captains varnish on my wood kayaks. Very good varnish.
@rahulgupta2707 Жыл бұрын
The Kuat burlap bag is always a handy doohickey holder.
@sunchaserw1477 Жыл бұрын
I understand how much effort you actually put into this job though it looks so simple and easy in the video. I just wanna say : magnificent and fantastic, Bro. Great work you've done there.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JanitBianic Жыл бұрын
Could watch you work all day. Your editing skills and filming make time stand still as you go about easy-everything…
@rubberdc Жыл бұрын
Those jacks are amazing ! i thought the shed would be far too heavy to lift .
@stevedenoyer5956 Жыл бұрын
Those jacks are quite stable with the weight even that high up! Pretty impressive
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
yup they're awesome! so much better than my old mechanical ones that almost dropped the camper
@MBMCincy63 Жыл бұрын
Recent sub. Amazed by your talent, ability and design. I wasn't aware that it could leave the truck! Wonderful planning.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tree4408 Жыл бұрын
"RUST AWAY" found in any grocery store by laundry soap will instantly dissolve rust. Used it on my plow every spring.
@TruckHouseLife 11 ай бұрын
cool
@rollysport77 Жыл бұрын
I see real life maintenance being done. Love it
@milesj179 Жыл бұрын
But on a lighter note, AWESOME job on the re-varnishing & the over all video. 😁👍
@Loulou-nj7ji Жыл бұрын
Amazing you make it looks so easy 😂I was so scared something might go wrong 😅 It looks brand new great job 👍🏼.. until next video stay safe stay healthy stay strong ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
@samhill3496 Жыл бұрын
Good job. You do that every year or two the old camper will last as long as a hard case of Wassilla clap.
@AlaskaOutdoorsTV 10 ай бұрын
Love the camper it’s worth the work. Hey, I’m a Tim. Nice to meet you 🙌
@angelaa911 7 ай бұрын
I’m new to your channel and glad I came across it! You have such a wide array of skills and talents. This is so cool😊
@johnmcdonald323 Жыл бұрын
Hey Timmy, nice job on the refinish work on your Truck House!! Well done 👏!!! I really like your Truck house!! Great idea, Great design 👍!!!
@soniayoung7531 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy those jacks are great, it was amazing how easily you removed the camper from the truck ,nice job on the refinish work it looks great, my Condolence to the family and friends of the person who died, may he R.I.P. thanks for sharing stay safe
@wstreff 6 ай бұрын
This shook me. I never thought quick sand was such a threat.
@sairajmandavkar6996 Жыл бұрын
Love from India brother 🇮🇳
@buckman840 Жыл бұрын
Wow. The drowning victim was a college student originally from Chicago suburb. Had read about his accident but never thought I'd hear his rescue attempt in progress. At least I'm assuming it was his incident as it sounded like people get stuck often. Fortunately not all end up as sad as this one did
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Crazy
@Chris_at_Home Жыл бұрын
Years ago a newlywed couple about 20 years old were riding an ATV along Turnagain Arm when they got stuck. She got off to push and ended up drowning being stuck in the mud. That’s about the time they came up with a rescue pump.
@AlaborJinta 8 ай бұрын
@@Chris_at_Home 20 is too young to marry anyways
@mh53eflyguy Жыл бұрын
Instead of sanding, why not pressure wash it off? a 3000 PSI pressure washer would make very quick work of that varnish.
@ciarosealdog8523 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Take care of your gear and it will take care of you!
@helgarivers6281 Жыл бұрын
Brings it right back to life. Rewarding work is what that is.
@Red--Bace2137 Жыл бұрын
Oh no. I'm so sorry to hear that 😢
@Daveyblackjack Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You just inspired me to get off my ass and complete a project.
@phaedrus2633 11 ай бұрын
You're right under a cell phone tower. Cool!
@rotaman8555 Жыл бұрын
Hey Timmy! I just missed you again recently. I was on the way up to Hatcher last Saturday when you were coming down. Anyway, I enjoy seeing you around and someday I’ll get to say hello in person. Keep up the great videos. That was tough about the guy that perished in the inlet. My condolences to his family as well.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
right on, cya out there:) and yeah, that was crazy
@BroncoJoeAK 10 ай бұрын
Saw you a coupla days ago headed north on the Glenn. Great build! I’m planning on building my own camper to put into my truck trailer. Thinking casters, ramps and a winch for loading and off-loading. It’d be nice to get some tips, perhaps what you wish you’d have done differently in retrospect.
@mixermanbear.4002 Жыл бұрын
PB Blaster penetrating oil up the key hole a few times a year will keep all the tumblers and latch mechanisms working.
@sensiblegolda Жыл бұрын
This video was really soothing. Those jacks are everything! Nice tips.
@rickymcintosh1152 Жыл бұрын
i have had some campers pull behind, pop ups, and slide ins nothing as wonderful as yours but i had three jacks and hand crank and some times it was scary by my self , your video was great thank you..........
@theramblingroost Жыл бұрын
Great video! Love your truck camper & your way of life!
@chagosoutdoors3122 Жыл бұрын
Looks Great Timmy, but where are your safety glasses Timmy? You don't know how many times safety glasses have saved my eyes. Honestly, just one thin piece of metal when your cutting off those locks could do some serious damage to your eyes. Safety First. It really does look good.
@brandonsanders9674 Жыл бұрын
cool video! my condolences to the person who drown in the quicksand...
@beckyumphrey2626 Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Great video.
@joetrumblak3522 5 ай бұрын
Have you ever considered using a airless sprayer? I have an aunt End. Uncle. That lives in Anchorage Alaska. They've been there over 50 years. Did you ever make a video on the construction of your camper ? Would you do anything differently. Enjoy all your winter camping.
@The_Lost_Alaskan78 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, condolences to the friends and family of the person who died.
@feellnfroggy 9 ай бұрын
Local lumber yard will cut you some 12x12 glulam squares for dirt cheap to go under those legs.
@flipfortier9320 Жыл бұрын
Dude! I love your set up!!!!!
@nickdellaporta3004 11 ай бұрын
Looks great Tim..!!
@Red--Bace2137 Жыл бұрын
Hey Timmy. Thank you for sharing. Hailing from coastal VA. ✌️
@t.sewell1513 3 ай бұрын
Just a thought Tim. If you were to PB Blast your locks once a month you probably won’t have the rusting issue.
@grumpyjay37 Жыл бұрын
I really like that camper and the way you gotta it setup to go on and off wow very cool!
@johnpeddicord4932 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed again Timmy, sad for person who drown, may he rip😢
@julieblack8798 Жыл бұрын
Cool, I always wondered what you used to finish the wood. Thank you.
@darrellnichter9894 Жыл бұрын
Ready for another season of rowdy off road adventures!
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
yup!
@moonface1ful Жыл бұрын
oh wow!!! what a difference. nice job.
@suekarecki4390 Жыл бұрын
That varnish looks great!
@MrRoach0662 Жыл бұрын
Great F****** job man!! All your work is superb.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@monicalifornia_ Жыл бұрын
Impressive craftsmanship bro. 💯💯
@cevens2000 5 ай бұрын
If you have the money, a stable lift is soooo worth the investment. My dad has a truck camper and buying the stable lift was absolutely worth it!! It makes lifting it up and down a breeze. We can go in the top bunk when it’s on the ground, thanks to the frame. I’m not sure if it could work for this, although I’m positive it could! It makes the worst part about owning a truck camper, backing the truck up and putting it in the box.
@ModernNeandertal 10 ай бұрын
Purchase yourself a spray bottle of Turtle Wax hybrid solution ceramic spray coating. Try it on a section of your newly varnished wood siding and then compare that ceramic sprayed area next year to the rest of your wood siding. That ceramic coating is for real. It sheds water like the feathers on a duck. Certainly it is fantastic on my car's finish. I was glad to see you put those reinforced saw horses under your lifted camper home.
@tadvanallen Жыл бұрын
Looks really Great!.. i need those jacks.. i have the rusty pump jacks and live two blocks from the ocean!!!
@jimcrowell5093 Жыл бұрын
I'd definitely have those camper jacks if i had something like that way cool👍
@martna1 Жыл бұрын
Everything looks nice!
@steveyoung9104 Жыл бұрын
Awesome combo set up
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@whiteboi1856 Жыл бұрын
Kool video man👍
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mphRagnarok Жыл бұрын
Oh my god you weren't kidding about the quicksand
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
nope:(
@carriemainquist757 Жыл бұрын
I got the quick release extension plates and quick release tie downs and they were so worth the $$. Great set up.
@TruckHouseLife 7 ай бұрын
Nice! Aren't they awesome!!
@charlesb4267 Жыл бұрын
Pretty soon that camper will be bullet proof with all those layers of varnish 😉
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
lol
@The_Lost_Alaskan78 Жыл бұрын
The camper keeps getting better with time.
@cliffordmarkland2624 Жыл бұрын
Hi Timmy just looked up the poor lad on the news story with picture of him condolences to his friends and family 🙏regards Cliff and family 🏴🇬🇧
@ionecuff6323 Жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!!!
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@Shawn2ndaccount Жыл бұрын
Timmy put a rubber balloon over the lock. I do on my truck camper and keeps water out great and it's cheap.
@wesleymonske8103 Жыл бұрын
Just use grease on your locks. Pac em out. No water no rust. I use hi temp Teflon grease. It's black and works great on penn reels too. Go fishn jo bob!
@wstreff 6 ай бұрын
Take sharpie to those jack shafts so you know when it high enough to remount no more guessing.
@richardschmaltz9096 Жыл бұрын
Look good those jacks are impressive makes it look easy. Enjoy your vkdeos
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
yup they work soooo much better than my old mechanical ones
@dieselzoo Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@AboutAdventure Жыл бұрын
Noticed the clearwater kayak fest tshirt, my hometown!
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Nice haha! Yup my buddy throws the Clearwater Kayak Festival every first weekend in August:)
@tundraoutlander3488 Жыл бұрын
Looks new Timmmaha!!😮
@lowtechbd Жыл бұрын
Total labor of love. Thanks for sharing.What kind of padlocks did you get?
@poprocks6925 Жыл бұрын
Looks good man. I would have rebuilt the boxs on the front porch i noticed in a few videos the lids were bowing in some
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
just need to rebuild the lids at some point, they've always been like that haha
@hocares6983 11 ай бұрын
so far, this is my favorite camper house❤😂
@lowellnelson4398 Жыл бұрын
I have work toppers with locks, every month I put WD-40 on them. There will always work like new.
@jimbluebaugh6090 Жыл бұрын
I like in Michigan and boat on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio. I use only Petit products for my boat needs. First time I've seen the camper off the truck. Makes maintenance easier. So sorry for the young man.
@feryzalputra2080 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim..I 'm from Indonesian, tropical country in southeast Asia. I never met with snow, I enjoy yours video and like your experiences, thank you
@derrick1964 Жыл бұрын
I like the way you keep changing up your content.
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@7passionstar Жыл бұрын
It looks beeeutiful! 🤩
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@tnargdonald 11 ай бұрын
When you put locks on like that put some dielectric grease in the front of the key way and opening. Dont force a lot in but just cover the openings and then tape them up.
@isurasathsiri569 8 ай бұрын
Amassing 😮❤
@427SuperSnake1 6 ай бұрын
I find it weird that as we go about our normal every day lives people are dying a stones throw away, yet for everyone else it’s just another day.
@OutlawAlaska Жыл бұрын
Brinks locks suck, probably got locked up from road grit. If you get new locks get one with a keyway cover to keep dirt out
@ramprashad29 Жыл бұрын
Look at you showing off your muscles with that shirt 😁
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
lol
@SwampDonkey530 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Timmy
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
yup!
@duchessofelements Жыл бұрын
you did a great job
@Hollywoodhat Жыл бұрын
Sure I can tell the difference. BTW on another video you filmed cleaning your pans etc. No one ever shows that and I've always wondered Thanks 😊
@shelliebarnes1959 Жыл бұрын
Good video
@TruckHouseLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Red--Bace2137 Жыл бұрын
Your back. Yeah!!! Had to check on the spaghetti sauce. Lol
@timothyoconnor4364 Жыл бұрын
Timmy, My name is Tim. Thanks for making great videos. I like the adventures keep up the great content and the good work. If I may make a suggestion or point out.?. 1 down side to the turn buckles that hold the house to the bed. They are easy to open which means they are easy to open on the road. My suggestion is to band them like you would a CV joint on a front wheel car with metal straps. Not zip ties they break under cold or heat. I know you are cool, But if you are not paying attention someone or something could mess you up. Or if they come loose while 4 wheeling it could be a bad day . Pre and Post Check should be in the SOP for the day. Keep living your dream Timmy. Thanks
@smashedfootlefty4726 Жыл бұрын
Thats why he has padlocks on them, so they don't open accidentally :)
@timothyoconnor4364 Жыл бұрын
@@smashedfootlefty4726 Thank you for pointing that out. I was unaware that you could padlock them. Best wishes @smashfoot lefty
@elisabethspicer2995 10 ай бұрын
You designed and built this?? I'm so jealous ❤
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