Truck Camping Photo Thread

Haha for the kids and wife tent camping yeah it was. Our waters we're slushy in the morning think it got a bit colder than that.

 

So do you run the Mr. Buddy off a large propane tank? My small cannister ran out around 2am.

Some pics from camping on BLM north of Joshua Tree last weekend. It's a dry lake bed called Wasteland. My neighbor has the trailer. also visited Pioneertown. Really cool place

 

Finally got my 2018 TRD or lb out Lake Belton,Texas

 

Nice camping pics. Yes. 20lb. Bottle. Mounted in truck bed, I use hoses to extend into tent.

 

Welcome to TW.

 

Nice man I will have to join you guys sometime looks like a good spot.

 

relying on propane heat to stay warm is dangerous, especially with the tank outside... if the ambient temps get down to like 20F, the partial pressure of the propane bottle gets so low it stops outputting enough gas to heat.

we always relied on *warm* sleeping bags, and thick foam (not air) mattresses in cold weather. propane was nice for taking the chill out when getting up, our stoves were isogas (propane-butane mix, works better in cold weather) with a white gas stove as emergency backup (they work even when way sub-zero)

 

Talk to me when it gets Below Zero. That's cold. Otherwise Just shut up about being cold in California.

 

You don't understand. It was in the 30's this morning and people were dying! The humanity....I had to put socks on!

 

-44*F is the boiling point of propane. Gas delivery stops below this temperature. If gas delivery stopped at 20*F it would be unviable heating fuel for homes.

 

Obviously not just me.
I think it un-wise to fall asleep with any fuel burning device in the tent.
Proper gear should be enough. Fire it up when you wake up in the morning.

 

That aluminum topper is awesome! You make it your yourself?

 

Thanks! I did make it myself. Wanted something that popped open and could fit in the garage. The 6" lift doesnt help that situation. I still have a few things to work out and improve upon. But overall, she has survived some very hard off-road miles. The roof already has a couple dents from the inside. That Mojave Road is a sneaky one at 50-60mph.

 

Two thumbs up came out killer I have been designing something similar but was planning on extending it over my cab but now I am rethinking...I really like what you have going on! Nice work! Would love to see more pics of that thing!

 

what kind of led lanterns are you guys using?
im looking to upgrage my old coleman fuel lanterns

 

Thanks! The other reason I didnt do over the cab was that I was literally about to learn how to weld aluminum with this project. I kept thinking that if i did a sleeping platform, the welds would break and i would fall in the middle of the night. So, i opted to just do a pop top and run a drawer/sleeping platform. I'll throw more pics up after a couple updates.

I'm a Milwaukee powertools hoarder so I use the M18 LED Lantern/Flood Light. With a battery and charger, you're looking well over $100, but i love it. Super bright and can go from 360 light to 180 forward facing. Also has a USB port for charging. I can do a weekend trip on one 5.0AH battery since you never really need it on High power.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Lighting/2363-20#sp-specs

 

Head light inside out on a full water bottle.

 

I saw a youtuber do a review on these but I thought they were too expensive. Happened to find one on sale at Sportsmans Warehouse so I picked it up. They are really nice and versatile. Very impressed by the light. I keep a gorilla pod around and it makes it good for almost everything.

$40 Gear Aid SPARK Rechargeable Light and Outdoor Lantern with 15 LEDs - Great for Camping and Parties - IPX4 Spray,Orange

https://smile.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-R...rd_wg=XFbcd&psc=1&refRID=V6AAFD8W46EXPZ8PSZK7

 

wish i was a milwaukee guy, but this one looks descent cuz i have so many gopro mounts i could use for inside tents. and takes up no room.

 

I wouldnt use a lantern. There are so many high quality led area lights and work lights that are compact now. I have tried a couple different ones and have loved pretty much all of them.