Haha thanks! Appreciate the kind feedback :) Welcome to our channel - we're glad to have you here. I'm sure you'll love it in Colorado if you end up out this way!
Awesome sounds like you guys are getting ready for some Big Adventures. We just put deposit on a Yoho today. Thanks for answering my questions on some of your previous videos. (Sorry for the redundancy on the bed) but it is one of our biggest concerns. Hope you are doing better.
Thanks Uttam - we briefly looked at Ford and GMC but we really liked the look of the RAM the best and felt it had a better price point for what you got as well.
Unfortunately, Scout doesn't make an actual flatbed model, but I have heard great things about Overland Explorer Vehicles and they might be a good place to check out: overlandex.com/
Hahaha... That's a great point. As an older dude here, and looking for a long-term RV / Overlander on an extreme low budget, what do you recommend for a vehicle for light to mild off-roading and nearly full-time living? I am going crazy trying to figure out the best options... Vans? Teardrop trailer? Truck with camper? Etc... Cheers!
Hey thanks for the videos! Super helpful as I navigate the camper purchase process. Just ordered a Ram 3500 w an 8’ bed. Did the stock tailgate close on yours with the Kenai loaded? Thanks!
Hey Alex, congrats on the RAM3500 order! Yes - the stock tailgate did close with the Kenai loaded, there was roughly 3-4inches of extra space if I remember correctly.
Please tell us more about your suspension upgrades. I have a Ram 3500 SRW Megacab with a Northstar truck camper. I love it but the stock suspension makes for a very rough ride!
Hey CJ - the suspension we installed is the AEV Dual Sport Suspension. We had all of the upgrades completed prior to installing our Scout camper so can't really compare it to the stock suspension, but overall we are happy with the AEV suspension!
Hey Mortells, Happy to see the new truck; it looks great. I'm the guy who bought your old one. We've driven it through 10 states so far and it has been awesome. I've got a question on that Rig'd swingout. With your tire mounted to the swingout, can you still use the reverse camera in the tailgate? I'm interested in freeing up bed space used by the spare but I also like that reverse camera.
Hey! Glad to hear that the truck is working out great for you 👍🏼 Yes, the Rig'd swing out does block the reverse camera unfortunately. I think they do have some camera relocation kits but when we got the swing out they didn't have one for the RAM.
Hey Brian - we got it from Amazon and the link is below. But it has been sold out for awhile unfortunately. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHJ5L86/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07PHJ5L86&linkCode=as2&tag=themortells-20&linkId=4107cc64523d15cff51388016a13dccc
Pros - Able to get through more situations with out getting stuck. Safer to drive in snow. Cons - Cost more. For us, since we travel full time and through all different types of environments, it definitely was worth the extra money to have 4x4 even though we have only used it less than 10 times so far.
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Good evening from Godley Texas, Wow, what a step up. Looking forward to seeing the Flatbed camper. Stay safe 😎
Thanks John! :)
I just bought a new 3500 to get ready for my scout olympic! cant wait to see your Kenai on the truck!
Congrats on the new 3500 and Olympic!
I love the "1 take" not polished, perfect conveyance of what we needed to know, thank you!
Appreciate it and glad it was helpful!
Her voice is….just amazing. Your material is awesome. New subscriber. I might be moving to Denver. The Ram 3500 brought me here.
Haha thanks! Appreciate the kind feedback :) Welcome to our channel - we're glad to have you here. I'm sure you'll love it in Colorado if you end up out this way!
I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the Kenai.
We should have the Kenai video out in the next week or two!
Awesome sounds like you guys are getting ready for some Big Adventures. We just put deposit on a Yoho today. Thanks for answering my questions on some of your previous videos. (Sorry for the redundancy on the bed) but it is one of our biggest concerns. Hope you are doing better.
Oh no worries at all and thank you. That's exciting about your Yoho! Feel free to reach out with any questions while you're waiting to pick it up.
@@TheMortells thanks so much. Can't wait to see yours all done up.
Just saw you on I-70. Sweet rig 🤙
We always love being spotted out in the wild :) Thanks for the comment!
You guys are awesome. I love the progression of your rig.
Thanks!
Did you guys look at the 7.3 Ford at all? Curious as to why you went with the Ram.
Saw your guys' setup on the other video.. So envious!
Thanks Uttam - we briefly looked at Ford and GMC but we really liked the look of the RAM the best and felt it had a better price point for what you got as well.
Stoked to see the progress!
Back at ya!
Can you give us a hint on where to look for a good flat-bed style camper? Thanks and cheers!
Unfortunately, Scout doesn't make an actual flatbed model, but I have heard great things about Overland Explorer Vehicles and they might be a good place to check out: overlandex.com/
enjoy the 8mpg on that rig once you get that flatbed + goodies added onto the back of that beast. good thing you got that 50gal tank.
We're hoping for a solid 9mpg 🤣
Hahaha... That's a great point. As an older dude here, and looking for a long-term RV / Overlander on an extreme low budget, what do you recommend for a vehicle for light to mild off-roading and nearly full-time living? I am going crazy trying to figure out the best options... Vans? Teardrop trailer? Truck with camper? Etc... Cheers!
Looking good y'all! I'd recommend, from experience, some rock sliders. Just a little insurance to protect the rockers.
Yes, I agree with that! The side steps we got now would bend and break with the first big hit!
Hey thanks for the videos! Super helpful as I navigate the camper purchase process. Just ordered a Ram 3500 w an 8’ bed. Did the stock tailgate close on yours with the Kenai loaded? Thanks!
Hey Alex, congrats on the RAM3500 order! Yes - the stock tailgate did close with the Kenai loaded, there was roughly 3-4inches of extra space if I remember correctly.
You guys are so Rad!!!
Haha thanks friend!
Please tell us more about your suspension upgrades. I have a Ram 3500 SRW Megacab with a Northstar truck camper. I love it but the stock suspension makes for a very rough ride!
Hey CJ - the suspension we installed is the AEV Dual Sport Suspension. We had all of the upgrades completed prior to installing our Scout camper so can't really compare it to the stock suspension, but overall we are happy with the AEV suspension!
Thanks for the quick response! I’ll check into AEV!
Hey Mortells,
Happy to see the new truck; it looks great. I'm the guy who bought your old one. We've driven it through 10 states so far and it has been awesome. I've got a question on that Rig'd swingout. With your tire mounted to the swingout, can you still use the reverse camera in the tailgate? I'm interested in freeing up bed space used by the spare but I also like that reverse camera.
Hey! Glad to hear that the truck is working out great for you 👍🏼 Yes, the Rig'd swing out does block the reverse camera unfortunately. I think they do have some camera relocation kits but when we got the swing out they didn't have one for the RAM.
Can you tell me where y’all got that hitch step? Can’t find one anywhere. Looks ideal. Thanks.
Hey Brian - we got it from Amazon and the link is below. But it has been sold out for awhile unfortunately. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PHJ5L86/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07PHJ5L86&linkCode=as2&tag=themortells-20&linkId=4107cc64523d15cff51388016a13dccc
@@TheMortells copy that. Thought I’d seen it on there. Thanks.
I see you mounted the light bar to the actual bar itself instead the the bumper was there any reason?
The light bar came with mounts that worked on the bumper, so that's what made sense for us!
@@TheMortells thank you
I'm looking at something like this, might as is what are you getting.
We like it a lot and it's working out well for us, but we miss the shorter wheel base and better turning radius of the short bed.
What’s the payload on your truck?
4,222 lbs
@@TheMortellsthanks! Any idea how much everything on the truck weights?
4x4? Pros vs. Cons?
Pros - Able to get through more situations with out getting stuck. Safer to drive in snow.
Cons - Cost more.
For us, since we travel full time and through all different types of environments, it definitely was worth the extra money to have 4x4 even though we have only used it less than 10 times so far.