I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
I recently viewed online a review of the Toyota "Tacozilla" RV showcased at the 2021 SEMA car show. It got me salivating to modify my wife's beater 1999 Chevy Suburban K1500. But unlike yours in this video, I'm tempted to remove the back doors, extend the rear about four feet beyond the rear bumpers with a single door egress, forming a rear foyer with a vaulted ceiling, and adding a second story bedroom with raising roof that runs the length of the vehicle. It would have a separate HVAC system running from a generator. Yep, quite a project. For overlanding, I would keep a couple of STEEL WHEEL spare tires, because the steel is repairable in the field should it get dented, whereas the aluminum alloy OEM rim would most likely be cracked and destroyed in the event of collision with a rock or boulder. and get a gun rack. I would also recommend carrying tools to hand-mount new tires onto the rims. There's nothing more frustrating than having a flat on the trail, putting on the spare tire, and then suffering another flat on the spare tire because of the rocks slicing through the sidewalls.
Just found your chan Great Suburban and Vid! I've got a 1994 2500 4x4 6.5 Diesel Suburban that I'm wanting to outfit for overlanding and yours looks Great and similar to how I want my layout to be.
I'm the original owner of a 1995 model with the rear barn doors. I like how you used the space where the spare tire used to be for the battery and electrical hookups. I'm trying to locate an aftermarket rear bumper with a swing arm to mount the spare as opposed to putting it on the roof. Not having much luck...found one but its close to $2k. I just may have a welder friend make one up for me.
THREE THINGS. NICE TRUCK, THEY DO MAKE 4X4 RV, AN NEXT TIME TRY AN GET AN 2500 4X4 SUBURBAN. TRUST ME ANY OVERLANDER SHOULD START OUT WITH AN HD VEHICLE
Are there links to the stuff you used for us to buy? That would be nice and could make you some $$$ Great job I’m looking to do the same with my 99 burb
I have a 02 that I’m in the build out stage and looking to add battery system.... Can you tell Me more about your set up as to it’s components and what I may be looking at investment wise for a similar battery system like yours.
Hello I replied to another battery question here... I’m hoping to get a quality battery system for my 02 Yukon and I’m not going on trips longer than a long weekend and not sure about battery system size... Right now I have a overhead DVD cell/iPad, fan and possibly a coffee maker What size system would you recommend?
I would get a 12V 100AH AGM deep cycle battery and connect it in parallel to a car battery for backup charging if you don’t have a solar setup. I would stay away from any appliances that generate heat like a coffee maker because it will deplete your battery quickly. Instead, I would use a portable propane stove and a French press.
Horizon Overland thank you for the help and very quick reply. Your channel is awesome and happy to be a subscriber. If I was able to set up the solar panel would you then be ok with a small appliance? But i am a fan of French Press with Freshly ground coffee
@@truecolorsbyvango8083 For 100AH battery, small appliances are fine as long as they don't generate heat. Heat generating appliances will wear out your battery quickly even if the solar is charging. It's all about sizing up your system (solar & battery) to see what it can handle and checking out the electric specs of each appliance you want to use.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
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I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
Good job. Well thoughtout and applied, very workable.
I recently viewed online a review of the Toyota "Tacozilla" RV showcased at the 2021 SEMA car show. It got me salivating to modify my wife's beater 1999 Chevy Suburban K1500. But unlike yours in this video, I'm tempted to remove the back doors, extend the rear about four feet beyond the rear bumpers with a single door egress, forming a rear foyer with a vaulted ceiling, and adding a second story bedroom with raising roof that runs the length of the vehicle. It would have a separate HVAC system running from a generator. Yep, quite a project.
For overlanding, I would keep a couple of STEEL WHEEL spare tires, because the steel is repairable in the field should it get dented, whereas the aluminum alloy OEM rim would most likely be cracked and destroyed in the event of collision with a rock or boulder. and get a gun rack. I would also recommend carrying tools to hand-mount new tires onto the rims. There's nothing more frustrating than having a flat on the trail, putting on the spare tire, and then suffering another flat on the spare tire because of the rocks slicing through the sidewalls.
Sounds like a cool build idea. If you build it, post a video!
Great job, it's so cool! Looking forward to seeing what's next.
Nice build man. Very nice !
Thanks for the ideas i have a 98 2500 lifted with humvee tires. Time to work on the inside.
Just found your chan Great Suburban and Vid! I've got a 1994 2500 4x4 6.5 Diesel Suburban that I'm wanting to outfit for overlanding and yours looks Great and similar to how I want my layout to be.
I'm the original owner of a 1995 model with the rear barn doors. I like how you used the space where the spare tire used to be for the battery and electrical hookups. I'm trying to locate an aftermarket rear bumper with a swing arm to mount the spare as opposed to putting it on the roof. Not having much luck...found one but its close to $2k. I just may have a welder friend make one up for me.
Fabricated rear bumpers with the spare tire swing arm can be pricey
Suboverland has a great swing away spare tire for $550.00 just got mine it's awesome!
I love it! Good luck!🍀
Great build and design ! I love it.
i guess I'm kind of off topic but do anyone know a good website to stream new series online ?
Sweet burb. I have a 1997 4x4 6.5L. You need new headlights, so do I!!!
Great job. I'm doing the same with a 98 expedition. Adventure on!
Nice 👍
Nice work bro I'm really love your work
Great job! Enjoy it!!!
Thanks for sharing. Looking for ideas although this layout seems to waste space and create some issues.
This was my very first build. The build has evolved since for the better so I recommend watching my most recent videos.
I dig it.i have a 99 tahoe 4x4
Make more video please Theres not much video with suburban thanks for sharing
THREE THINGS. NICE TRUCK, THEY DO MAKE 4X4 RV, AN NEXT TIME TRY AN GET AN 2500 4X4 SUBURBAN. TRUST ME ANY OVERLANDER SHOULD START OUT WITH AN HD VEHICLE
Are there links to the stuff you used for us to buy? That would be nice and could make you some $$$
Great job I’m looking to do the same with my 99 burb
Arb awning has a full tent with it...
Love this build. Do you remove the factory rear HVAC setup to make space for other storage?
I do not remove the rear HVAC for extra storage.
Very nice, very very nice. How wide is the bed?
45 inches
Chevrolet Is A Very Good Car
I'm looking to do the same build, but I need plans (I suck at building and planning). Do you have info on the wood frame you built?
Where/what battery did you purchase? Did it come with a battery management system? How many amp hours? Anyway, excellent design and engineering!
The battery is custom built with 32 packs of lithium ion cells each rated at 3.7v 8ah for a total of 64ah at 14.8v
I have a 02 that I’m in the build out stage and looking to add battery system....
Can you tell
Me more about your set up as to it’s components and what I may be looking at investment wise for a similar battery system like yours.
Where did you purchase the mattress? That looks perfect!
Amazon. It needed to be cut about 6 inches in order to fit the platform.
Tire size?
How much did you spend on the battery?
Hello I replied to another battery question here... I’m hoping to get a quality battery system for my 02 Yukon and I’m not going on trips longer than a long weekend and not sure about battery system size...
Right now I have a overhead DVD cell/iPad, fan and possibly a coffee maker
What size system would you recommend?
I would get a 12V 100AH AGM deep cycle battery and connect it in parallel to a car battery for backup charging if you don’t have a solar setup. I would stay away from any appliances that generate heat like a coffee maker because it will deplete your battery quickly. Instead, I would use a portable propane stove and a French press.
Horizon Overland thank you for the help and very quick reply. Your channel is awesome and happy to be a subscriber.
If I was able to set up the solar panel would you then be ok with a small appliance? But i am a fan of French Press with Freshly ground coffee
@@truecolorsbyvango8083 For 100AH battery, small appliances are fine as long as they don't generate heat. Heat generating appliances will wear out your battery quickly even if the solar is charging. It's all about sizing up your system (solar & battery) to see what it can handle and checking out the electric specs of each appliance you want to use.
I did a build of a 1999 GMC Yukon, which is pretty much the same vehicle, but in a slightly different manner ua-cam.com/video/wC6Dv6tBao0/v-deo.html
Hi, where did you purchase the awning? Brand name? Thank you.
Amazon, smittybilt retractable awning
Horizon Overland Do you remember the length by any chance? Thank you
@@drocksf 8 x 6 feet
Did you drop the headliner to mount the solar panels?
No, I didn't have to do that.
Horizon Overland how did you mount them?
@@mangledmess1 by sealing the mounting brackets then screwing them into the roof
@@Horizoncamperbuilds so used a silicone sealant and when it dried, used self tapping screws?
Doooope
Are the tires 265/75?
Yes they are
Don't dii a rooftop tent, thats so cliche.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.
I ❤️ my suburban..I’ve got that same set up only it’s a arb awning, the rack is full size, I just put renogy 400 watts of solar on the roof, 3 panel cover the rack and opens like a lid, the 4th is 5 inches over the sun roof. 3k inverter , 200 amp hrs. That same 12v stuff you have. Got a frig/freezer. Shower microwave.. it just gets out of hand. Your truck is prettier than mine. 2005 but I’m from Wisconsin and rust is just part of the world here.