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The Camper Dream Lives On

A project log for DIY Truck Camper

Open source truck bed camper for the masses.

dustinDustin 09/19/2018 at 23:130 Comments

Quite a few months ago, I left my entire life behind in search of adventure, including the truck that inspired this camper. Just yesterday, though, I got a message from an old neighbor that brightened my whole outlook on life. For the past few weeks, I've been gazing longingly at all the classic old pickup trucks that remind me so much of my beloved old truck. I had just started regretting leaving my truck behind. It truly was going to be a lifelong regret of mine. The news my old neighbor delivered was amazing though. Another of my previous neighbors had fixed up my truck a bit, and stored it safely for me this entire time in hopes that he could get a hold of me someday and return it. He's a very handy chap, and it turns out he replaced the ignition switch, and installed a fiberglass bed cover on it, as well as kept my first bed mounted toolbox for me. I'm living in another state now, about 1,000 miles away, but am planning on making the trip back to go get it and drive it back on an epic journey. It's going to cost me about $1,000 and 5 days around Christmas time to go get it, but the trip and truck are well worth it. I'm starting my first business now, and solid work trucks are kind of scarce around here. At least the ones that I could afford. I'll take a 24 hour train ride from South Dakota to Ohio, spend some time with loved ones, then start the two or three day journey home again. I could actually make the entire drive in one day with a nap, but I'd rather use the time off to slow down and enjoy the trip. It's going to be my first Christmas vacation, and I'd like to thoroughly enjoy it. Sadly, the camper is not already built, so I will probably just split the drive up into two days with a hotel stay in between. After I get my truck home, I'll start working on upgrades, repairs, and the camper itself. I'll just pick up right where I left off. Luckily, I have all my notes on here, so I don't have to start all over again. I also have much more experience with writing and documentation, as well as life experience to apply to the project. I look forward to having this done by spring of 2019 in time for powwow and camping season here in South Dakota. I'm currently camping in my tent until I get my apartment, but this truck camper would be a whole new level of camping luxury if it were completed now.

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