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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    Build complete! Will be making a "tour" video in a couple weeks.
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    Finally got it on the truck!
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    I would check out the liquid rubber stuff: https://amzn.to/3Lap4kq (it comes in a gallon size for testing). I would apply directly to untreated wood so it soaks in a bit which will help durability. I've used Herculiner and Raptor Liner. The raptor is hard and not so flexible but super...
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    Ya Raptor bed liner cracked badly. I think this liquid rubber product is going to work well (meaning last and not crack)....wish I had known this before wasting the time and money on Raptor. Hopefully my lesson will teach others what not to do :)
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    Ya that would be sweet! I'm not sure how much stove burning I will be doing, so went with simple for now. I think the idea of the top pipe sliding inside the bottom pipe is very doable.
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    Looking for a Really Good Fan / Air Circulator

    This is the fan you want: https://amzn.to/3wqyy3Z the reason you want it is efficiency....it draws 2, 3, & 4 watts for each speed (L, M, H). Probably the most efficient fan I have found. I think located it on a boat forum many years ago. The one I have is 10 years old and the buttons are worn...
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    The sink and drain on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3w7NCDF https://amzn.to/3kjOT87 https://amzn.to/3QG8GKZ The only issue is that the drain does not fit the sink. I had to use a 2 inch greenlee punch to open the hole in the sink. I think you might be able to accomplish the same thing with a sheet...
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    Wood Stoves

    That little saw is a beast! I use it quite a bit for clearing snowmobile trails. Most clearing is branches or small blowdowns. It's far more convenient than having to drag out the chainsaw or even a pole saw. Little pricey but if you already have M12 tools it's not so bad.
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    Wood Stoves

    I lived in a 66 square foot (van sized) tiny house that I heated with a tiny wood stove for 18 months. I have lived with wood stoves my entire life so its second nature. If you are new use caution until you get the hang of it. Random thoughts: + Don't listen to nay sayers about how dangerous...
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    DIY Truck Camper For short bed Tacoma

    I did figure in a bit of pitch so that water runs off to one corner. Removal is actually not much harder than a standard window unit. The wood trim comes off the front by removing a few screws. There are two tabs on the front that are accessible with the camper on the truck. From there, it just...
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