2021 OR Family Camping Build

Last winter, after my son was born, I set out to find a longbed tacoma to build out as a camper. It took many hours of forum browsing and YouTube watching, but I finally came across a workable build. It took about 3 months to find a 6ft TRD OR within the surrounding states, another 2 months to wait for the truck cap to be delivered and a few weeks of woodworking, but it all came together. Let me know what you think.

 

Pretty cool, where did you get that platform for your truck bed?

 

Sweet. Have fun, safe trips.

 

I made it out of 3/4 inch plywood. 2 sides covering the wheel wells and a removable board across the center. Here is a photo with the boards removed.

 

I see posts like this and get jealous of people who are short enough to sleep with the tailgate up... I've got to hang a red flag off my feet or the cops will write a ticket.

Have fun dude, great setup for the family!

 

Ha! I knew being on the shorter side would come in handy one day.

 

Envious my dude.

 

Sweet build! Is that an electrical setup on the right?

 

Looks pretty sweet and well made to me! A little different setup than you see on here frequently. Just hope the center boards don’t collapse in the middle of the night. I imagine you’ve given it a trial run though. Nice work! Are those cup holders?

 

Dang dude, well done. Love the auxilary ports, cup holders and other functional details. Now go out and enjoy your hard work!

 

Yes. It has 12v and USB charging ports, led lights with a dimmer switch and reading lamps. Everything is attached to a fuse block and marine switch that can be switched from the car battery to a goal zero solar battery.

 

Complete with cup holders. The whole build is snug and the center boards are 12 ply 3/4" plywood. It would take a lot for them to collapse. I've spent a few nights in it so far. It is pretty cozy. I sort of wish I got the higher canopy for more head room or to sit upright.