You should but a spool or a locker of some kind in the front. Anything you can do to up grade the cooling system, might come in handy also. But everything else looks good to go. It's got a Dana 44, the pin that holds everything together are a weak spot. The kit was 45$ to up grade that.
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes locker will definitely be in the future. What kind would you recommend for these trucks? What is the Dana 44 pin upgrade you mentioned?
@@Birddoggin69 It's really not a up grade it just a new one. It's the cross pin, which holds the spider gear together. It was a kit back when I drove bronco's and 1/2 ton p/ UPS. The pin ain't much for a Yukon,like 15 $ . If that pin breaks , your either get a different rear or at least 1800 in part's and getting them installed.
you don't need complicated sensors or ecm to give more potential for breakdown, just plugs and a carb! the 351 is tried and proven, and parts are still abundant and affordable. i admire your build. great job!
i totally get what you're saying about not having a bunch of stuff hanging off the truck and not be a "cool" overlander. funny it's called OVRLND Campers LOL. and damn... i absolutely love my OVRLND camper. great setup dude.
Love your philosophy. Those "overland guys" with their shovels, Rotopax, recovery boards on their fancy Tacomas driving to work in weekday traffic are hilarious.
Growing up my brother bought a brand new 1986 or close to that year ford 150 . Drove it everywhere camping etc . Put 400,000 miles on it with very few issues . Not a truck around today that could come close to doing that . Nice setup
That’s awesome. I totally agree, trucks today just don’t hack it. Just saw a video where the windshield camera on a 2024 truck wasn’t plugged in and the whole truck didn’t start…. Makes me want to hold onto the 91 truck forever, and I plan on it. Thanks for the kind words
Love your setup man!!! Brilliant minimalist/practical philosophy. I'm with you about keeping all the recovery gear ON THE INSIDE. Only reason I might throw stuff on my rack is if it's muddy or wet.
Awesome video bro. I also appreciate the last one where you go over the sealing and all that. The action shots really sell the look of the OVRLND on an old squarebody truck. You've got this thing setup pretty much how I am visioning setting up my Comanche. I also like how you showed how much room you have with the sleeping platform out. Mine has a 7.5 foot bed so that would be about the same amount of space. I've long said that overlanding is blown out of proportion by gear snobs spending way too much on rigs that can't really perform much better than the average suv nowadays. It's just super expensive car camping. There's also a feeling of accomplishment keeping a old truck tickin.
Thanks for the feedback!! So stoked for the camper on your Comanche oneday, going to be so cool. Totally agree, it’s becoming super expensive car camping… the important part is just getting out there any way we can
HAYDUKE LIVES! Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate your mindset of a functional, non-material-oriented approach to outfitting your rig. One thought I have is that since you already have solar that you can move around throughout the day to avoid shade (which you can't do without reparking if the solar were mounted to your vehicle), I'd say a good way to get more energy would be a battery to battery charger. I live full-time in my van, and my Sterling B2B charger lasts about a year before I need to call them for a replacement, but they have replaced it twice and it works great until it starts to crap out. B2B charger produces about 3x my 300watt solar panel on a sunny day and charges the battery every time I drive.
Hey thanks for the tip! That sounds like a great addition to my battery system. When I get back from this trip I’ll be doing some major electrical upgrades. I’ll look into the Sterling B2B charger!
Totally agree that a lot of the fire roads I've been on at least out east can be done with a lot of cars lol. Definitely not all of them of course, but I've driven sedans up to campsites while there was a group of lifted excursions on the same trail a ways back. Nothing wrong with getting a cool 4x4 lifted rig, but certainly can do with less if needed.
Ya totally! And having 4x4 is just peace of mind when getting deep on the backgrounds. Been on plenty where I’ve had to use it. And 4x4 lifted trucks are just cool In general
I agree 100% use what you got! I wouldn't cut out your wheel well. I would either put a leveling kit on the front end or add some hockey pucks and give it a little bit of a lift. There's a few different ways you can do that. Good on you for having a CB radio! That bed size is pretty awesome. Solar setup is perfect
Love the setup, video and looks like an epic trip. I’m all about keep it simple and clean on the outside of the camper. Insulation on the ceiling will help a lot with the condensation. I insulted mine up all the way with 1.5” of rigid foam and covered with Coroplast. Pretty much eliminated the condensation and I have 3 humans and 2 dogs seeping in the camper so a lot of hot air. Pics are on the expedition forum OVRLND build thread.
2001 Ram LB with a 5.9 Cummins, I agree with run what ya got ,I’ve painted this truck and done some interior work and now I found ORU 10fold used in perfect condition so I picked it up and I’m happy with my set up , in my day we’re campers not overlanders 😂👍
Nobody really shows the part where you attach the viny to the roof and base as well as where the top meets the base when you close it and how it stays on and seals. Could you do a vid on that so we can see how that’s built if you have time, thanks for the content!
Love your truck/camper set up dude. WA local here. I’ve been considering getting an OBS Ford and finding a retro camper to go on the back. I “overland” out of my ‘98 Jeep TJ, and while its short wheelbase is amazing on tight trails here in the PNW, its storage space is obviously horrid. Single cab trucks will always be my favorite. Is there any year of F-150 you’d recommend? My only requirements are 4x4 and single cab (or access cab). Thanks!
Thanks dude! That sounds like a solid plan. Yes a single cab long bed F-150 would feel like a mansion with a camper on the back. You’ll be stoked. In terms of year anything from 1990-1996. Closer to 1996 you’ll get the more advanced fuel injection system. Otherwise any in that year range are beast. I just like the look of the early 90s bricknose
How does the top portion do with wind resistance? Does it flap much? Is it loud? I’m thinking ORU for the hard walls and wind resistance for sleeping comfortably during wind.
Haven’t had any dust issues, camper is very sealed. My tailgate itself used to let dust in but I sealed it up. Check out this video I cover how I sealed it : ua-cam.com/video/5gWnmni7RXo/v-deo.html
Camper is an Ovrlnd Camper, campovrlnd.com/ They are custom built to your truck and vary in price. They come without an interior, so that part is all built out yourself, which you can see how I laid out mine. 👍
I've picked OVRLND for my next camper. I think I'm going to pull my bed and go with a flatbed for homestead use later on and for the extra room. I tend to overthink things. I'm a hands on do it myself guy. Looking back is there anything you would have had OVRLND add to the build?
I love their flatbed builds. That is going to be awesome. What truck will you be putting it on? Great question, I can’t really think of any of the other add ons that I feel like I’m missing. Maybe I’d have Ovrlnd wire up a solar port on the roof so it can be ready and confidently sealed from factory, but that’s not hard to do DIY later. I hear a lot of people like extra bedding height but I wanted to stay low profile. I can tell you the MUST HAVES in my experience that I find most useful- MaxAir Fan of your choosing, barn doors, vinyl window covers for rain, flip down hatch. I use these everyday and it makes it feel very handy. I maybe could have saved money and not put in the side window since i usually keep it covered. But it is nice to be able to have side light and let some air in.
Sorry about the typo in there, I’m illiterate
You should but a spool or a locker of some kind in the front. Anything you can do to up grade the cooling system, might come in handy also. But everything else looks good to go. It's got a Dana 44, the pin that holds everything together are a weak spot. The kit was 45$ to up grade that.
Thanks for the suggestions. Yes locker will definitely be in the future. What kind would you recommend for these trucks?
What is the Dana 44 pin upgrade you mentioned?
@@Birddoggin69 It's really not a up grade it just a new one. It's the cross pin, which holds the spider gear together. It was a kit back when I drove bronco's and 1/2 ton p/ UPS. The pin ain't much for a Yukon,like 15 $ . If that pin breaks , your either get a different rear or at least 1800 in part's and getting them installed.
@@grayrecluse7496 thanks for the info!
Having women that supports you in what you do in this lifestyle and giggles about it is freaking priceless!!! Bless her!
Thanks for the kind words! I am really lucky, for some reason she puts up with me and laughs along the way!
I have one. We are loving this life. Living it full time as we speak. It’s the best ever
Nice camper and buildout! The 8 foot bed really makes a difference. Thanks for sharing.
you don't need complicated sensors or ecm to give more potential for breakdown, just plugs and a carb! the 351 is tried and proven, and parts are still abundant and affordable. i admire your build. great job!
Very true! Runs like a tractor but always runs! Thanks for the kind words! More updates soon
Sooo dialed dude! Loving the current setup.
Also, the rant was needed. I stand with you in the battle against hyper-accessorizing 🤝🏽 less is more!
i totally get what you're saying about not having a bunch of stuff hanging off the truck and not be a "cool" overlander. funny it's called OVRLND Campers LOL. and damn... i absolutely love my OVRLND camper. great setup dude.
Great video. Cheers here’s to staying single seeing double and sleeping triple!!
Love your philosophy. Those "overland guys" with their shovels, Rotopax, recovery boards on their fancy Tacomas driving to work in weekday traffic are hilarious.
totally agree! Whatever makes people happy is cool with me but I don’t want my truck built that way haha
Growing up my brother bought a brand new 1986 or close to that year ford 150 . Drove it everywhere camping etc . Put 400,000 miles on it with very few issues . Not a truck around today that could come close to doing that . Nice setup
That’s awesome. I totally agree, trucks today just don’t hack it. Just saw a video where the windshield camera on a 2024 truck wasn’t plugged in and the whole truck didn’t start…. Makes me want to hold onto the 91 truck forever, and I plan on it.
Thanks for the kind words
Love your setup man!!! Brilliant minimalist/practical philosophy. I'm with you about keeping all the recovery gear ON THE INSIDE. Only reason I might throw stuff on my rack is if it's muddy or wet.
Thanks! Totally agree!
Very nice!!
Awesome video bro. I also appreciate the last one where you go over the sealing and all that. The action shots really sell the look of the OVRLND on an old squarebody truck. You've got this thing setup pretty much how I am visioning setting up my Comanche. I also like how you showed how much room you have with the sleeping platform out. Mine has a 7.5 foot bed so that would be about the same amount of space.
I've long said that overlanding is blown out of proportion by gear snobs spending way too much on rigs that can't really perform much better than the average suv nowadays. It's just super expensive car camping. There's also a feeling of accomplishment keeping a old truck tickin.
Thanks for the feedback!! So stoked for the camper on your Comanche oneday, going to be so cool. Totally agree, it’s becoming super expensive car camping… the important part is just getting out there any way we can
And yes, keep the old ones running!
This is great content, thanks for the fun! Old trucks are the best! New Subscriber!
Hey thanks for the support! I see you do a lot of backroads driving, what truck to do use?
HAYDUKE LIVES! Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate your mindset of a functional, non-material-oriented approach to outfitting your rig. One thought I have is that since you already have solar that you can move around throughout the day to avoid shade (which you can't do without reparking if the solar were mounted to your vehicle), I'd say a good way to get more energy would be a battery to battery charger. I live full-time in my van, and my Sterling B2B charger lasts about a year before I need to call them for a replacement, but they have replaced it twice and it works great until it starts to crap out. B2B charger produces about 3x my 300watt solar panel on a sunny day and charges the battery every time I drive.
Hey thanks for the tip! That sounds like a great addition to my battery system. When I get back from this trip I’ll be doing some major electrical upgrades. I’ll look into the Sterling B2B charger!
Great video, love that setup and sweet old ford. Cheers
Cheers! Thanks for the support!
Totally agree that a lot of the fire roads I've been on at least out east can be done with a lot of cars lol. Definitely not all of them of course, but I've driven sedans up to campsites while there was a group of lifted excursions on the same trail a ways back. Nothing wrong with getting a cool 4x4 lifted rig, but certainly can do with less if needed.
Ya totally! And having 4x4 is just peace of mind when getting deep on the backgrounds. Been on plenty where I’ve had to use it. And 4x4 lifted trucks are just cool In general
Nice and simple build. Safe travels
Cool setup!
I agree 100% use what you got! I wouldn't cut out your wheel well. I would either put a leveling kit on the front end or add some hockey pucks and give it a little bit of a lift. There's a few different ways you can do that.
Good on you for having a CB radio!
That bed size is pretty awesome.
Solar setup is perfect
Thanks for the advice, yeah the company I got the lift from as some additional parts to raise the front end a bit more. I think I’ll go that route
Great setup!
Thanks updates coming soon
Love the setup, video and looks like an epic trip. I’m all about keep it simple and clean on the outside of the camper. Insulation on the ceiling will help a lot with the condensation. I insulted mine up all the way with 1.5” of rigid foam and covered with Coroplast. Pretty much eliminated the condensation and I have 3 humans and 2 dogs seeping in the camper so a lot of hot air. Pics are on the expedition forum OVRLND build thread.
Hey thanks for the tip. I’ll look into doing a coroplast ceiling. Funny enough I’ve never looked at that thread before I’ll check it out
@@Birddoggin69 There are a lot of good ideas on the expedition portal forum. Insulation works great against the condensation.
RightOn !
Great vid and finally a guy with brains . Keep it going
Thanks, will do!!
Nice set up!
Thanks! Updates coming soon
2001 Ram LB with a 5.9 Cummins, I agree with run what ya got ,I’ve painted this truck and done some interior work and now I found ORU 10fold used in perfect condition so I picked it up and I’m happy with my set up , in my day we’re campers not overlanders 😂👍
Your set up sounds badass! Yep, “overland” is such a ploy to get us to spend more money. We’re just simple campers!
@@Birddoggin69 I fish I hunt I camp 👍
Really enjoyed your video! Great setup.
Thanks for the support man!
Nice rig man, love the old F150s
Thanks boss!
Awesome. I have 89 f250 diesel with old school tall all metal camper. I want this rig.
Your truck sounds rad!
I miss my 1988 f150 5.0 v8 it was a beast of a truck solid tank would have been awesome 😎 to do a build like this
Great work and inspiring vid!
Thank you!
i agree with your statement.
Nobody really shows the part where you attach the viny to the roof and base as well as where the top meets the base when you close it and how it stays on and seals. Could you do a vid on that so we can see how that’s built if you have time, thanks for the content!
I definitely can show that in my next truck video in a few weeks! Thanks for the suggestion and I’ll be sure to show it
Yeee yee! So good
Wow my rainier is gorgeous
i wish ovlnd campers had a front and back window at the loft bed level. i like when i sleep to see all directions.
This is a good point. I’ve had moments wanting that too. Good to have 360 view at camp.
@@Birddoggin69 check out the Tune Outdoor M1, Soaring Eagle Truck Camper, and the AT Atlas Topper. These are the ones im looking at.
Love your truck/camper set up dude. WA local here. I’ve been considering getting an OBS Ford and finding a retro camper to go on the back. I “overland” out of my ‘98 Jeep TJ, and while its short wheelbase is amazing on tight trails here in the PNW, its storage space is obviously horrid. Single cab trucks will always be my favorite. Is there any year of F-150 you’d recommend? My only requirements are 4x4 and single cab (or access cab). Thanks!
Thanks dude! That sounds like a solid plan. Yes a single cab long bed F-150 would feel like a mansion with a camper on the back. You’ll be stoked. In terms of year anything from 1990-1996. Closer to 1996 you’ll get the more advanced fuel injection system. Otherwise any in that year range are beast. I just like the look of the early 90s bricknose
How does the top portion do with wind resistance? Does it flap much? Is it loud? I’m thinking ORU for the hard walls and wind resistance for sleeping comfortably during wind.
Ovrlnd makes the canvas on the walls very tight. So there is very little flapping in the wind. I had no complaints in the wind
Done follow your UA-cam channel buddy enjoy your camping activities and have fun 👌 😅
Thanks!!
Hell yeah dog bird
How sealed is your camper against dust, particularly after driving dusty silty roads?
Haven’t had any dust issues, camper is very sealed. My tailgate itself used to let dust in but I sealed it up. Check out this video I cover how I sealed it :
ua-cam.com/video/5gWnmni7RXo/v-deo.html
What size tire?
33x10.5r15
What do you get for fuel mileage?
About 12 mpg
How much does it cost For that camper?
Depends on what truck you have, check out campovrlnd.com/ for your size bed
Boss just came across the channel.. new sub.. appreciate your content.. keep it rolling
Thanks for the support!!
was this a custom build ... or a normal build .. cost .. ?..
Camper is an Ovrlnd Camper, campovrlnd.com/
They are custom built to your truck and vary in price. They come without an interior, so that part is all built out yourself, which you can see how I laid out mine. 👍
where are they located ,
Built in Flagstaff, AZ
I've picked OVRLND for my next camper. I think I'm going to pull my bed and go with a flatbed for homestead use later on and for the extra room. I tend to overthink things. I'm a hands on do it myself guy. Looking back is there anything you would have had OVRLND add to the build?
I love their flatbed builds. That is going to be awesome. What truck will you be putting it on?
Great question, I can’t really think of any of the other add ons that I feel like I’m missing. Maybe I’d have Ovrlnd wire up a solar port on the roof so it can be ready and confidently sealed from factory, but that’s not hard to do DIY later. I hear a lot of people like extra bedding height but I wanted to stay low profile. I can tell you the MUST HAVES in my experience that I find most useful- MaxAir Fan of your choosing, barn doors, vinyl window covers for rain, flip down hatch. I use these everyday and it makes it feel very handy.
I maybe could have saved money and not put in the side window since i usually keep it covered. But it is nice to be able to have side light and let some air in.
Get Glue Tread and you won’t need a spare tire and hydraulic Jack
I’ll do some research on that. Great idea honestly.
Not being a perfect person but if I was a UA-camr I’d be personal about my videos!!!!
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Why you barefoot in your video 😮
For the ladies
You should really take care of your feet!
Would have bought a 250 and not have my rims hanging 4 inches out
Camper is only 400 lbs. F250 too stiff off-road. My wheels have very moderate poke haha, I’m on 10.5inch pizza cutter 33s.
camper ,,,,
His feet are amazing