The Two MOST Important Upgrades To Our TRUCK CAMPER? | BUDGET DIY TRUCK CAMPER BUILD

The Two MOST Important Upgrades To Our TRUCK CAMPER? | BUDGET DIY TRUCK CAMPER BUILD - Terra Tula

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@William_Hada 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree on the use of air conditioning. Why suffer in the heat when you don't have to. A comfortable, cool place to sleep is important for good health.

@justincrowell3708 3 жыл бұрын

I would never apologize for having small luxuries like AC.... I'm adventurous but I can't sleep being hott and I would always be miserable which in turn would not be fun. Keep up the good work!

@djwilliams4714 4 ай бұрын

A lot of things can be traded, AC is NOT ONE!!

@quarlow1215 3 жыл бұрын

Hey... An episode without Jetty is like a day without sunshine. Lol. To funny Billy, I too worship the AC. Can't wait to see the exterior work. Thumbs up Sierra on the interior.

@ImCallingYouOUT1 3 жыл бұрын

No explanation ever required. You live the way you want and we will watch. Does the new boat have a/c?

@tombreen5685 3 жыл бұрын

It 100% will

@ImCallingYouOUT1 3 жыл бұрын

@Banhmiso1 Slow down with the keyboard courage.

@tracksidebc5854 3 жыл бұрын

Sierra did a marvellous job in updating the inside of the camper.

@robertottwell605 3 жыл бұрын

Just say the ac is for jetty. You can install a easystart Capacitor on your ac. That will allow you to run it on a 2000 Honda inverter.

@cliffordmyers1540 3 жыл бұрын

Glad we got to see Sierras smile at the end of the video

@richardhobbs9038 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah , apparently she had not seen the (11:12) smudge on the cabinet yet ! ! !

@annewinning9723 3 жыл бұрын

Neat to see you guys taking this opportunity too change things up while you wait for your Cat to be built how is your third crew member doing ? Bet Jetty will love the camper.

@bubbagail7450 3 жыл бұрын

Your adventures are always amazing to watch. So imagine this camping adventure will be just as amazing. Do love the truck I owned a 99 2500 cummins and put over 400,000 miles on it, wish i still had it.

@Seawizz203 3 жыл бұрын

You guys even make camping interesting!

@Leftyloveshuskies 3 жыл бұрын

Please make sure you install a new CO detector. It saved my parents life one time and here is the scary then funny story. They were at a campground where the trailers/motorhome spots were close together and everyone was suppose to park their backend parallel to the next camper. In the middle of the night their CO2 alarm went off. My father found that the exhaust from the motorhome next door was leaking into their motorhome so he moved his motorhome further up in the spot and went back to sleep. Then the next morning it became a little funny. Some representative walked by and noticed my father's motorhome was no longer in a nice parallel line with all the others. My father told the gentleman what happened but he still demanded that my father move back in line. The discussion got a little heated so all in the area could hear it. Then my father noticed that every other camper was being moved out of the parallel line because no one else wanted die in the middle of the night. After everything was moved the representative had to back down, my father became the hero of the campground and met a lot of great people.

@1Ocqueoc 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you mean CO Detector?

@Leftyloveshuskies 3 жыл бұрын

@@1Ocqueoc Yep, thanks and I corrected it

@melissamunsterman534 3 жыл бұрын

Well my two favorite UTube people are doing my two favorite things. Truck camping and sailing. Well I don’t do either right now but we will be buying a truck camper in a year hopefully! I’ll have to just enjoy your sailing videos as we are a bit too old to start that kind of adventure. Have fun can’t wait for your new truck camper videos. You guys are a really cute couple😊

@Tulasendlesssummer 3 жыл бұрын

We can’t wait to share!! Thank you so much for watching 🤗🤗🥰

@unclebob6728 3 жыл бұрын

Go Tula !!

@sailingwanderlust22 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll admit, I’m a little spoiled to the a/c. And those campers get super hot. Don’t blame y’all. Love watching Yalls channel. Lots of good info

@lancedaniels 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting and sharing. Looks like you are having fun.

@englishmaninfrance661 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is fixing the leak in A/C almost impossible , nowadays it's also a different gas . But Dometic A/C and fridges are brilliant .

@danielkoehn3209 3 жыл бұрын

Regular 410A refrigerant.

@scottpetrone6284 3 жыл бұрын

As per usual I absolutely love these videos when you take something that was marginal at best and clean, retrofit and create a terrific living space. It's very obvious that you and Sierra are very pragmatic which to me is the best way to go. I often said these are my favorite videos as honestly I watch them a second time just to make sure I didn't miss anything. I agree with the lithium batteries there is nothing like them for use in this kind of environment. A little more costly but in the end they pay for themselves and there's no maintenance. Definitely looking forward to the exterior retrofit of your truck camper I'm sure it will be as exciting as the boat retrofits. Your segue to land living is a little different because I like most people identify you with the blue clear water of the Bahamas but that makes us all the more exciting. Look forward to the next episode, hopefully it's this week!

@karldavis9966 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome change in the camper from the time you bought it til now!!! GREAT JOB!! Gals Sierra stepped in at the end also missed Jetty. Good luck an safe travels!!! Can’t wait for your next video. Thanks again for taking us places we can’t go!!! Love Y’all

@Steve-ec6ed 3 жыл бұрын

I am equally as excited if not more excited for the truck camper vids!!

@cecilpacetti1491 3 жыл бұрын

There's a big difference between a camper and a boat when it comes to the amount of breeze you can expect. 2 thumbs up for A/C.

@stapletonfamily4571 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos ! Actually just bought a small new camper for my wife and myself so we can travel too ! Thanks for the camper idea 😂

@stevenwoodman1032 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching. The mix of boating and camper is ace

@reginasimms46 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you explain what you are doing !!

@pedromari968 3 жыл бұрын

Sierra, you rock.

@sailingeden9866 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@yaa63 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Man...what a great GREAT job you two renovating the truck camper...it's looking AMAZING

@kevinorr4857 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend installing a soft start for your AC. This will allow you to run your AC off of most residential outlets without flipping the breaker after starting the AC.

@tybarbier 3 жыл бұрын

nice Job you two!! Really like the things you are focusing on, also the advantage for the updated AC is for resale which is your objective!! Both of your work is so nice to see!!

@woodmanhugh 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Billy, The channel, Fate Unbound, talked about a device they added to their a.c. to make it easier to start, which is when it draws most of its power. That made it possible for them to use a pretty small generator to run it when they are boon docking. Cheers

@ernestdougherty3162 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing

@sweetfreedommediallc5580 3 жыл бұрын

OMG, WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RVing.

@deanmacka4975 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff guys

@frankkreyssig7626 3 жыл бұрын

Are you planning to go to Vietnam and bring your new boat back from the factory? Or are you going to have it shipped to the USA?

@Ahavabnachenu 3 жыл бұрын

Mr Fiixit Amazing 👏

@STONEDARTphotos 3 жыл бұрын

No excuses needed, enjoy the AC. A 2200 gen runs mine with no problem. Missed Jetty.

@dawnhornsby7215 3 жыл бұрын

Love it 😍

@johnnylightning1491 3 жыл бұрын

Well guys it sounds like it is coming along nicely. I hope Billy cleaned that spot off of the wall! Keep the good stuff coming.

@MarkENorman 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good!😁🛥

@secondstartotheright 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Awesome!!!!👍👍👍👍👍please take up fly fishing as you tour the country!!

@jlsinchina 3 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@WailuaMark 3 жыл бұрын

YAY! A new A/C!! Gotta have it, here in Florida.

@vikenwellman7888 3 жыл бұрын

I would not live without ac. Keep up the videos.

@jacklabloom635 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the camper upgrades and remodeling. That truck camper appears to be roomier than I imagined a truck camper to be.

@yorukkizigeziyor 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video

@biggene1711 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video 👍

@milwaukeevibe 3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to check out a product called "soft start "for your air conditioning unit. Makes it so can be run off an extremely small generator like a Honda 2000

@lucianestridge7964 3 жыл бұрын

I have had 3 dometic units on my house boats. They are great. Now go get a good generator.

@keithbotelho9189 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you guys enjoy it . If you head up north next summer stop in at my campground in Connecticut

@danielkoehn3209 3 жыл бұрын

Should have call me!! I’ve recharged RV units before. I have a leak sniffer that you use to locate the leak. Fix it and your back up and running. 😃

@davidmerullo551 3 жыл бұрын

Now if it breaks he has someone to yell at that isn’t you. Be grateful lol

@garyfreeman8523 3 жыл бұрын

The smiles!

@riverakers 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you installed the ac.Make sure you keep the warranty info.The only drawback is you need an authorized repair person that will verify that the unit is defective before Dometic will replace a defective unit.Hopefully you will not run into that situation.If you do you will have to hunt down a tech or rv dealer that is Dometic authorized.Good luck and safe travels.

@mathieupage2995 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the information on the batteries.

@none-ya-dam821 3 жыл бұрын

Thats the same AC i just fixed on my rv. Replaced the start compositor and fan.

@TheAtma50 3 жыл бұрын

Stay between the ditches guys !!

@dright1817 3 жыл бұрын

Good job man

@mattpalmer5890 3 жыл бұрын

Had a charter on Sydney Harbour skippering a seawind 1260 on the weekend.... I want one :)

@TheMangrovejack1 3 жыл бұрын

A couple of 12 volt fans are a good investment , sirocco, are a very good unit, have fun , love the videos

@sachamo100 3 жыл бұрын

Hope to see you in beautiful Utah!

@keithcopeland8245 3 жыл бұрын

Dang it I missed this one. But I'm all caught up now. Lol or as close as one gets. Awesome setup Billy you're quite the handy man / mechanic. Stay safe

@jonnorousseau3096 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree with you on lithium batteries, the total usable amp hours and lifespan of the batteries compared to lead acid or AGM absolutely offsets the initial costs, of course the other factor is that because you can discharge the lithium batteries so low without damaging them you can realistically reduce the size of your house bank by almost half, and still have a similar amp hour capacity, obviously the wattage of the batteries needs to be factored in to get the correct wattage for PV panels, MPPT's and inverter. Two lead acid deep cycle 102 amp hour batteries gives you less than half of the total as usable power but with lithium you get almost double, so a 40 % smaller lithium bank still gives you the same usable power, that's a big plus in weight, volume and ultimately cost. Best of both worlds, new Seawind on order and a 4×4 camper. Living the life. I believe the Seawinds sail really well, there are some design elements that I personally don't like, and many others that I do. Good choice for a very seaworthy fairly fast and affordable cat. What motor option are you going with on the 1160 Lite?? Integrated fuel tanks, I'd presume so and capacity??

@wizardgmb 3 жыл бұрын

You need to run down to West Marine to pickup a VHF radio & AIS transponder for that cruiser! 😉

@WindoverWater 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, we just did an install of lithium ion LifePO4 batteries on our boat. What a game changer. Looking forward to your new adventures. Our door is always open if you find yourselves in Southern Ontario. Maybe take you out on our new mono. Chris and Debbie.

@WanderToGetLost 3 жыл бұрын

Get an easy start for the ac unit so you can run it via the batteries. Lessens the start up.

@jacktritten608 3 жыл бұрын

ac is a must

@markatkinson614 3 жыл бұрын

Billy , out a size and shape description out there, for a battery box topside enclosure.. I'm sure someone can 3D Print you a cover , to include holes to strap in in securely ! Way cheaper And very custom..

@jeffdischbein3709 3 жыл бұрын

Put another big amp alternator on the engine and that can be wired just for the camper. And all so put a battery isolator on the truck and run a good-sized wire to the camper batteries. It works every time.

@ashleymarie8223 3 жыл бұрын

the music you guys put on the videos remind me so much of adrenaline 😩 the thoughts of seeing blue water, fishing and some underwater footage

@brianswanland5466 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to miss the DIY videos when you get your new boat.

@robertgarbe6348 3 жыл бұрын

Now your mods greatly exceed the cost of the camper. You gonna tear it all out when you get your new boat, i’d be happy to take it off your hands, for our Colvin Gazelle project.

@gerardvaneick3066 3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked at "Firefly Carbon-Foam Batteries" for your camper or your new catamaran? I see you have the Lithium Batteries but check out the Firefly if you get a chance.

@fxpthl 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great Billy, and, as usual, you are going just a bit beyond what is needed. I have asked before but have yet to get the answer, just what model of SeaWind are you Getting?

@walterp1028 3 жыл бұрын

been a subscriber for actually a very long time. definitely before yall hit 10k. I never really comment, but I would love to see yall do adventures across the US national parks in your camper. do some lake and river fishing all over, ride the mules down to the bottom of the grand canyon at phantom ranch, maybe some rock climbing in Yosemite, yellowstone has so many different things to see, hiking in the smoky mountains, etc.

@brandenwaltz9879 3 жыл бұрын

Billy I bought a end for an hvac charge plug for 3 dollars at a supply store soldered it in and my buddy put a pound of charge on it for the cost of refrigerant. Don't listen to those people. Anyone that has installed a central ac knows you have to sweat all the connections. Just make sure to pull a vacuum on an empty system.

@robertgarbe6348 3 жыл бұрын

You obviously don’t understand these cheap RVAC’s. The SEALS ARE GONE, any added Freon will just leak out. Moron.

@nelsonreau3842 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you sweat the joints, moron

@danielkoehn3209 3 жыл бұрын

It so easy to fix the leak. Just use a refrigerant sniffer. And solder.

@robertgarbe6348 3 жыл бұрын

The leaks are SEALS and can’t be fixed. Please only comment when you know what you are talking about. Billy even said he looked into it. Stop making this hard.

@danielkoehn3209 3 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is I actually do know what I’m talking about. I’ve fixed these unit before. Ran for years after I fixed them. 😃

@centermid7mb 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is a need to apologize for making things a little more comfortable and efficient. Good luck out there . . . .

@robertgarbe6348 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed that KZfaq creators spend a lot of time “justifying” what they are doing to clueless subscribers.. DO what you want, screw them.

@yaa63 3 жыл бұрын

i was going to say exactly the same!!!! well said!!!!

@averageschmo963 3 жыл бұрын

Agree!!!! I also was going to say the same thing!!!! Thumbs up!!!!

@otroargentinocamioneroenes5805 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribers=$ Take care them and respect what they like to see...

@br5498 3 жыл бұрын

He’s selling the story and filling time.....

@tommynikon2283 3 жыл бұрын

I've been living the same philosophy my whole life, and I'm not even a KZfaq creator. 64 years strong; opinions are like assholes....everybody has one. And alot are ASSHOLES.

@RichardSmith-xp5yf 3 жыл бұрын

Get a Harbor Freight Predator generator. They’re around 700 bucks, really quiet and good.

@lucianestridge7964 3 жыл бұрын

Also I hope you come through kentucky. I'll take yall on an underground kayaking adventure. My treat.

@bmxrr1990able 3 жыл бұрын

a/c in the heat of summer when you are away from the coast is a must. not like when up in long island having the coastal breeze or when down in florida or bahamas, inland usa has no breeze its terrible

@mattf49006 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty slick battery upgrade with the space available..and are you going to post a video on the boat you ordered?..how you spec'ed it out?...yanmars?....

@robinspat 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a soft start unit fitted approx $300 odd so that ac can start off batteries?

@bobspamail 3 жыл бұрын

Pat Robins Yep, I run a Micro Air Easy Start 364 in my Dometic off a Yamaha 2kw genset.

@mikelayne3683 3 жыл бұрын

You guys should check out the pocono mountains in pa with the camper

@donaldallred1899 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t run the ac on a 15amp circuit. You could blow the capacitor. Those ac’s need a 30amp circuit. Love the channel!

@galegregory97comcast 3 жыл бұрын

Wow some people have all the luck and a wonderful lifestyle want to trade Billy lol wish the best for the two of you

@fudogwhisperer3590 3 жыл бұрын

Have you checked out firefly carbon foam battery's? They're lead acid with all the benefits of lithum.

@1Ocqueoc 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a series of meet-n-greets as you travel around the country. If you ever get to the Alpena/Cheboygan or Mackinaw areas of Michigan, holler out and breakfast is on me (sorry, no FB, i-gram or twitter)

@bellaangus1213 3 жыл бұрын

I think I could watch y’all watch paint dry 🙌♥️🥰🐕🐕🐕🥰♥️🙌

@pierrotgretillat9365 3 жыл бұрын

Salut vous tank you vidéo magnifique super

@edthompson2043 3 жыл бұрын

Add a soft start to your AC and you can use your Honda 2000 you didn’t want to take. 😛

@beeamerica5024 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Billy you will need that air conditioner you will not have a Sea Breeze anymore and the humidity on land is terrible😁😂💥⛵🐝

@blanekomin2564 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed last week do they have a schedule that they use I binged most of their episodes.

@RiverWoods111 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I am not sure what it is. Hopefully they will see this and answer your question.... I think they upload every Sunday???

@paulkoller8104 3 жыл бұрын

Billy, it's the 21st century. You don't have to apologize for air conditioning.

@cliffordmyers1540 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Dunkin’ Donuts plug good job Billy

@susanroberts6514 3 жыл бұрын

Clifford Myers the D&D plug being Dometic and Dakota? I feel like the coffee cup was just random

@cliffordmyers1540 3 жыл бұрын

No shit

@susanroberts6514 3 жыл бұрын

@@cliffordmyers1540 wow. Who pee’d in your Cheerios?

@andybrande 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you get out wets to hood river!! the kiting is super sick, but hurry up while its still warm!!! Stoked on the new Cat i have few questions about it. What % did you have to put down to finance it? Whats the cost of insurance? Hope this is not to personal... My wife and i hope to sail away in 2 years when i retire from the FD!!! Love the Videos and the kiting! Funny Jeff B taught me how to kite back in the day of two line kites!! Also good friends with Jeremy from Jupiter kiteboarding... Thanks Andy

@benkanobe7500 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a HONDA EU 2200 Generator. By the Hutch Mountian, propane conversion that allows you to run it off your propane tank(s) or its self contained gas tank, or you can adapt a hose to allow it to draw from your trucks gas tank. Starts the first time every time, make less noise than to people talking and you just plug your truck camper into it. You are done!