Simple and Cheap Truck Awning
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Forest Road Truck Camping
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Truck Shell Camping on Davidson River
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South Mountains State Park NC 2020
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@swarfegakid
@swarfegakid Күн бұрын
That fuel tank is incorrectly seated in the casing.... Have you got something out of placed or trapped under the tank....every time I open up the case and play about I get the same problem, tank not located correctly, usually if you pull the fuel cap back or forth it lines up and pops up into position where it should be.... Thanks for the video, just what I was looking for. I think I'll try and sound deaden the pump with some sort of fire proof wrap at a much cheeper cost... Mines located next to my campervan bed so it's so annoying. Thanks
@garywells3874
@garywells3874 12 күн бұрын
Nicely done.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 10 күн бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Auxbeam
@Auxbeam 16 күн бұрын
Hi Do you need some great lighting for your car to help you better driving, off-road?We're hope to do some sponsorship with you!
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 10 күн бұрын
That would be cool
@Auxbeam
@Auxbeam 9 күн бұрын
@@keithgee3461 Sure! Anyway we could talk more about our sponsorship?
@lweleven3423
@lweleven3423 Ай бұрын
In the UK pull behinds are called Caravans . All as far as I’m away all have heating interesting yours don’t , yours are huge compared to lots of ours .
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 Ай бұрын
My small "caravan" does have a factory propane furnace. This diesel heater is only an option that is easy on fuel. I enjoy camping in the back of my truck in a small "Truck Shell Camper" set up more than anything but is limited to room for one.
@abolitionsocietyofwestvirg8125
@abolitionsocietyofwestvirg8125 Ай бұрын
Inihu
@TellTheTruth1
@TellTheTruth1 Ай бұрын
How much fuel did you burn?
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 Ай бұрын
Around a tank every 24 hours on lowest setting.
@Slufooted
@Slufooted Ай бұрын
The door and the pipe insulation is friggin genius!!! I will be doing just that on my build. Awesome work sir and thank you for the killer ideas.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 Ай бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks!
@darrentylor5473
@darrentylor5473 Ай бұрын
Not worth the money... I've seen other noise suppression videos where you actually have a noticeable difference... I can still hear the clicking so this would be worth it for me...
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 Ай бұрын
I agree, needs more modifications to be quieter.
@greenwave792
@greenwave792 Ай бұрын
Cold weather camping is easy, hot camping is hard. Cover that.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 Ай бұрын
This is how I truck shell camp in hot and humid weather: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7-mkpd-qt6bd30.html
@ricardofranco4114
@ricardofranco4114 Ай бұрын
My question is, how do you charge the batteries ? What ports do I need to buy so I don't have to take out the battery to charge it ?
@FredoFedder
@FredoFedder 2 ай бұрын
Nice setup. 😊
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit!
@courtneyblaster7948
@courtneyblaster7948 2 ай бұрын
Awesome ingenuity! What did you use to adhere the reflectix to the fiberglass (guessing that’s what’s under it?) I tried tons of adhesives and none stood the extreme cold and heat on my old shell. I finally got some combination that worked but then the truck died. Now, with a brand new Leer mid-rise with headliner that I specifically requested be glued to never release. Before even attaching anything it began sagging. The back hatch is completely unsafe and is very difficult to get to latch. It came with scratches that they (temporarily) shined with polish. No returns, no exceptions. Don’t trust Leer. But I digress. Great adhesive??
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 2 ай бұрын
Too bad about the headliner. I used high quality double sided tape. It is clear and made by Shurtape. I stuck it right to the fiberglass shell. It has been years now, and have not had any problems at all with it coming loose. Thanks!
@courtneyblaster7948
@courtneyblaster7948 Ай бұрын
@@keithgee3461 Thanks! I’m going to try it!
@sonyaw.1040
@sonyaw.1040 3 ай бұрын
Rustic but awesome ❤
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Exactly! Thanks.
@sonyaw.1040
@sonyaw.1040 3 ай бұрын
Scene is gorgeous leaf colors
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
I agree!
@PainterD54
@PainterD54 3 ай бұрын
Not worth $40. The pump that came with my unit did click a little. I've since mounted mine outside the unit (heating my basement) on the wall, hanging at a 45 degree angle and wrapped in a piece of insulation. I can't hear the pump standing right by the heater. It's perfectly quiet now. I actually had to feel it to see if it was pumping! So don't waste your money on new pump when it's so easy to quiet down the original pump.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have it under control. Thanks for the feedback!
@stevekizewski6956
@stevekizewski6956 3 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the video. I want to put one in my camper to.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
You should!
@rolyhough4308
@rolyhough4308 3 ай бұрын
Has the pump gone quieter after use please x
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Pump is not quiet and has not got any quieter. Still a little better than the original.
@Jakecloudsuck
@Jakecloudsuck 3 ай бұрын
Just put the new one in my diesel heater. It is quieter but it certainly isn’t silent.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
So true!
@lancewebb5990
@lancewebb5990 3 ай бұрын
This is the best set up i have found. I got a nice 2000 silverado with a camper shell and i have been looking for a set up how to run a ac at day and night when need. As well maybe a small tv at the same time. Would this do both? Im disabled i got lupus and a heart issue so not a lot of cash for a big camper. And i really want to go off grid and camp me and my wife to try to enjoy life some. This is one of my main concerns is to stay cool or run a electric heater if need. What size is your honda again? And please any help on how to set up my power for my set up would help me out so very much. Its not going to be easy for me to get enough up to buy the power station and material i need to make my truck camper set up. But i want to do it right from the start even if i buy 1 thing at a time. I do not got many years left in my life and im only 41 but do want to try to enjoy some time with my wife while i still got time. We both love nature and fishing as well. But i got the most expensive thing done i found a very nice truck that had a nice shell on it already. God was good to let me found it. This truck is also my day to day driver but its rare i would need to hual anything so i will be ok. A few more questions any help on how to make a frame for my bed with maybe storage under it would be helpful. I plan on just useing a few electric skillets for cooking maybe a small propain grill for outside. Again sorry so many questions and sorry my writing is not so great no more the lupus has effected me in my life in many ways. Im just a guy that misses being healthy able to work make money and look forward to all the dreams i use to have. But im not letting that keep me down now my dream and gole is to make a nice truck camper that me and my wife can stay cool in or warm in and maybe at night or when its to hot out watch a movie inside. God laid this on my heart to try to do something like this. I want to so bad try to make a nice set up and do this this summer. As of now its so hard at home to live month to month so getting the power station i need and everything to do it will be very hard. I plan on finding a used small ac on marketplace to buy. But when it comes to a generator i really want one like yours a honda built to last a long time. Not that loud big or heavy. Im not supose to lift over 15 lbs because my anurism in my aorta but my wife can lift it. She has been by my side a long time Gods so good gave her to me. She was with me when i was still in good health and now thro the hard. Been with me a long time. The woman i was with before her was killed while in the Army that was very hard left me hurt sad and lost with are 2 year old son she left behind as well. But my wife now helped me thro everything and treats him as he is her own son. Hard to find a wife like that. I see so many ppl get sponsors and help with builds on things from cars to homes to little things like this. But i never ever been able to get any help of any kind with anything no matter how hard i try. I wish i could get help or sponsors with things i need like the generator and so on but that will never happen. Anyways thanks for the video thanks for the time to read all this sorry its so long. But please all info you can give me on the power set up the exact one you got if it would do a small ac maybe a tv at the same time? If not the ac or a heater means the most. Lord willing i can find a way to do this somehow this summer myself. Not sure how many more i got left. And me and my wife never get to enjoy or do anything like this. Id love so much to do this go see all Gods beauty enjoy life. And if we ever make it this far another dream i have is to get a metal detector to take with us. I love to find old coins and relics. Looking forward hearing from you. Thanks again and God Bless. Your Friend Lance
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
I recommend checking out several of my other videos which will help answer your questions. My Honda 2000 gen is great for a 5000 BTU AC and with power many other items at the same time. You won't be able to power an AC and at the same time power a microwave, electric heater, electric skillet, or any thing that requires high wattage. You will have to manage the power wisely. A diesel heater is a great option to consider for heat. There are cheaper generators that may do a good enough job but you can't go wrong with a Honda. Good luck and may God continue to bless you.
@user-sv6qq8tp9x
@user-sv6qq8tp9x 3 ай бұрын
You push the clip down an it unplugs
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
I finally figured that out. Good tip. Thanks!
@fisherkieds6282
@fisherkieds6282 3 ай бұрын
That will heat the shit out of your trailer
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Especially my little camper!
@afrosteviac
@afrosteviac 3 ай бұрын
Take a shot every time he calls his travel trailer a "pull-behind" 😂😂😂
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Bonus shots every time someone calls a camper a "travel trailer"
@Bunkysworkshop
@Bunkysworkshop 3 ай бұрын
Can you smell the diesel inside the camper.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
No, but I could see it happening if the wind was blowing just right.
@FredRose2001
@FredRose2001 3 ай бұрын
I’ve been using one of these for the last 2 years, it works really good, just be aware that on startup it draws a lot from the battery on startup but after that next to nothing, great product, makes sure you are careful with the fuel, I use a fine filter when filling up the tank.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Filter while filling the tank is a great idea. Thanks!
@jefferydoty5141
@jefferydoty5141 3 ай бұрын
I just got a Silverado, and a canopy. Thank you for all the great ideas,
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Works out good for me. Good luck and thanks!
@mooseunit2711
@mooseunit2711 3 ай бұрын
Get rid of that steel case surrounding that heater, put the fuel tank and pump outside of the camper... you won't have to deal with diesel fuel inside and you won't hear the pump. Also, you'll save space inside of your camper.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
I agree that would work if I didn't use the same heater in multiple places.
@mooseunit2711
@mooseunit2711 3 ай бұрын
@@keithgee3461 I understand, However you can buy these things for $70.00 or less. I own several of them. They used to be thousands of dollars each before the patent expired a few years ago. Anyway just my 2 cents.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
So true. Surprisingly low price tag on these units. I have considered just purchasing a kit version with all the separate parts to use.@@mooseunit2711
@mooseunit2711
@mooseunit2711 3 ай бұрын
@@keithgee3461 I was talking to an old retired trucker about these these heaters... I told him I bought 3 of them recently and his eyes got big and said those dalm things were almost $10,000 back in the 80s.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Finally something worth having came down in price!
@Bobblenob
@Bobblenob 3 ай бұрын
Why not just plug the caravan into the power
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
Yes, if AC power is available....
@johncampbell3979
@johncampbell3979 3 ай бұрын
Unless your propane heater in the RV is dead, I see no need for your setup.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 3 ай бұрын
It is only an option that might be chosen for various reasons such as cheaper fuel.
@PAYNEINC2007
@PAYNEINC2007 4 ай бұрын
what model is it the 5000kw or 8000kw
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
8K... but I don't think there is a difference between the 8 and 5. Maybe just the settings on the control panel are differeint.
@PatrickPrice-ny2ie
@PatrickPrice-ny2ie 4 ай бұрын
Yes! $40 isn't much money, hell I tip my bartender more than that. Nice video!
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
That's right and your bartender is worth it! Thanks, Cheers!
@bobgoater8437
@bobgoater8437 4 ай бұрын
Recirculating the air from inside would mean the caravan would need to be well ventilated or you will be depleting oxygen levels also the vent from inside to the heater would need to be to be at least 1 meter (3ft 3 for Americans) away from the inlet from the heater otherwise you would just be sucking the air straight back to the heater from the outlet vent used to install and commission heat recovery units for eco houses for a living might also create a mould environment witheour additional ventilation
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Good information. Thank you!
@STROYCA
@STROYCA 4 ай бұрын
... and an AUDI TANK ! great 😄
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
LOL! Sure does look like it. Good eye!
@Arbe1945
@Arbe1945 4 ай бұрын
Yes the new pump is quieter, but if you want to keep the price of the heaters down then one has to put up with a slighter noise. Also interesting to note that you can purchase for much less than 30 dollars.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Good point. Thanks!
@timothyaguilar7727
@timothyaguilar7727 4 ай бұрын
Thank-You For Your Great Info!! Really Opened My Eyes To Some Very Interesting Size Uses For Ítems I Already Have Laying Around!! Loved Your Video!!
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
@effkay3691
@effkay3691 4 ай бұрын
Why are we calling them Chinese Diesel heaters, why not diesel heater made in China. I’m getting off my Chinese Apple IPad now.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
LOL! Good point. I'm reading this on my Chinese PC monitor....
@martint7936
@martint7936 4 ай бұрын
Freezing weather - 5 lol
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Yep....
@ExpediteTravels
@ExpediteTravels 4 ай бұрын
Hey, keith, I was just wondering if you were gonna put a video out and bam Here URL oglad to see the diesel heater still running. I'm still enjoying mine in the cold weather. Thanks for the video.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
I'm sure you use yours more than me but so far so good. Good for home heat here lately. 14 degrees this morning but suppose to get close to 70 in a week - crazy weather! Thanks!
@EyeExposeThem
@EyeExposeThem 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for Sharing…
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MichaelSingleton-mp5hh
@MichaelSingleton-mp5hh 4 ай бұрын
That metal trim on your door looks like drip edge for shower doors.?
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
LOL! It probably is!
@boxergizmo
@boxergizmo 4 ай бұрын
Gizmo likes your heater and would like to come stay at your house for a while. Today, it's cold and windy where we are.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Come on Gizmo - Cold and windy here too but me and Zoey staying inside watchin NFL playoffs!
@MapleMarmite
@MapleMarmite 4 ай бұрын
Hey, Keith. It’s good to hear from someone who has had reliable service from one of these. A lot of folk use and abuse these things and then complain they aren’t reliable. Sure, some components are cheaply made and can fail but replacements are cheap and it’s a good idea to have a few spares on hand just in case but my installed version in my camper has been great - just one temp sensor gave out on me and it was a 5 minute job to switch a new one in. That said, like anything else, you can find yourself with a lemon, though. I have an all in one version to set up when I get a chance so I’m keen to see how that goes for me. I think I’ll do the modifications first, though. One thing to bear in mind is that when searching for these units, apparently there isn’t such a thing as an 8KW (there’s a video on here where a guy scientifically proves these sized units are physically incapable of producing 8KW) and they only come in 2KW or 5KW so don’t pay extra for an 8KW over a 5KW. I’d advise anyone to research this for themselves, though. The one in my camper is a 5KW as I felt it was the best one for the money at the time I bought it but I could have got by fine with a 2KW in that space, really. They do put out an amazing amount of heat for their size. If I ever get to build myself a little cabin somewhere, one of these will go in as a back up for a wood stove for sure. 👍🏻
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
I have read the same thing about 8kw and 5kw being the same unit. I don't use this unit every day but I use it often during the cold season and so far so good. Propane heaters and this diesel heater are a good heat source if we loose power.
@robynnemills439
@robynnemills439 4 ай бұрын
Cant trust anything from China...everything is cheaply made.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
I have to admit my heater has done well after some modifications.
@Vera-xu3xw
@Vera-xu3xw 4 ай бұрын
I use one in my pick-up. I just installed it, installed, and vented the exhaust outside
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
It should serve you well. Thanks.
@Emamanipur360
@Emamanipur360 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
I think so too. Thanks!
@jamespatton2975
@jamespatton2975 4 ай бұрын
It’s not $40 quieter !!!!
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Probably not.
@jamespatton2975
@jamespatton2975 4 ай бұрын
Tooo much talk !
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 4 ай бұрын
Muuute!
@seatsniffer100
@seatsniffer100 5 ай бұрын
Please ! More truck shell camping , this was a fantastic video
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 5 ай бұрын
Will do! My favorite style camping these days. Thanks!
@fastsmogr
@fastsmogr 5 ай бұрын
I’m doing something almost identical to this… Glad I watched video before making cuts for window sleeve.. I wouldn’t have considered using the screen as a template.
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 5 ай бұрын
Good deal. Plexiglass would be a good option to consider. Thanks!
@jimsox881
@jimsox881 5 ай бұрын
Catalytic heater is the only way to go. Using a little buddy or starting the car up periodically works . Til u shut em off . Ten mins later its FREEZING again. . I have a little catalytic heater runs all night long on about 50 cents worth of unleaded gas . No flames or carbon monoxide either. Sleep stress free. A godsend
@keithgee3461
@keithgee3461 5 ай бұрын
Nice! I have a couple Coleman catalytic heaters that run on propane. They work great in a tent although they use up some fuel and they are too much heat for a small space. Thanks.