This was great! You two seem like lovely people! I am buying myself a Jimny soon, and want a "penthouse" as well. This was great for a little inspiration! Rock on!
How Far From Home We are great! Not loving the no travel, but changing things up and starting a bakery in the Midlands... 😝 Think we need to kit out Jimny out a little soon as well!! Have you guys thought about taking the Badger up Sani Pass into Lesotho? It’s a super cool trip to do in a 4x4, and Sani Mountian Lodge’s Highest Pub in Africa could be cool content! 😜
@@grindstonerunaways4500 guys that sounds amazing! Where in the Midlands? Yeah Sani pass is one thing we want to do 👌 You think doing it with the roof top tent is ok 😅
How Far From Home Yeah, think it will be totally fine! Raining a lot lately - so plan for closer to winter time so it will be more dry 😊 The views at the top are incredible, and you can see the winding road you’ve accomplished which is super! Also - Sani Lodges Breakfast spread was friggen’ amazing when we were there! Not sure how COVID has affected anything up there but we can’t wait to go back. We’re in Nottingham Road at the mo 😁 but baking from home for now 🍪🍞🥖🥯
Hey guys! Really interesting videos 👏👌👍🏻. I used to be a Jimny 🚙 owner 😍. Watching your videos brings me back to good old memories though you’re bigger adventurers, more than I am 😊, that roof tent … so cool 👏👏👏👌. You got a new subscriber 😀. Best regards from Barcelona 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Man she's a beauty you guy's! I wish Suzuki would sell them here in stateside! I would love to own one! As of right now I own two jeeps wranglers jk! But I definetly would love one of those!👋🥰👍👉❤great video 📹 guy's! And enjoy it!👌😎👍
Did you think about building a custom made trailer? Lightweight, single axle, hot dipped galvanised, and mounting the tent on top of the trailer? With a drawer style fibreglass drawers inside, lockable? Im sure its quite cheap to set up, and lightweight? you could of course go for dedicated off road trailers but they cost a ton and weigh in well over a ton
Epic! I’m planning on doing a very similar setup to my Jimny which I get in March! So it’s awesome to see you guys do all the things I’ve been doing my research on🤙🏼 please post more I’m looking forward to the next one! Bf Goodrich tires and suspension next?
definitely needs the suspension kit upgrade... still not sure why Suzuki sell an off roader with those horrible coils and shocks, the Jimny coils are infamous for collapsing after just a few weighted loads and those shocks are not off road shocks, they are a disaster. You are right though, after the suspension upgrade the Jimny is a completely different vehicle, I went with Amada Extreme shocks and coils but Old Man Emu is also great
Great little 4x4 I’m look to get one ,do you notice and extra sway with the roof top tent or drag on the highway also do you have the weight of the tent and the roof rack
Hey Geoff! Yes we do notice a sway and the shocks we have put in (see latest video) are a must. The tent is 43kg and the rack is 31kg, so it’s a lot of weight up top
Love the video! Loads of info I couldn't find on other videos, that I found in yours :) Still really interested in seeing how you pack the back of the Jimny or if you have any kind of draw systems? trying to figure out what the most efficient way of doing it is.
Sorry we missed this😐 Appreciate the comment. With regards to packing at the back we mostly just use our FR Wolf Packs and we tie them down with the stratchets. We thought about a drawer system but haven't felt the need for that yet.
The max roofweight jimny= 60 kilos, is ment during driving! When you stand its more. If you want to rise the max roofweight, you have to use an exo skelettonroofrack
Thank you! We think it does, although we aren't sure how much yet as we haven't done much off-roading. It does make the car slightly top heavy but we're in the process of upgrading some features on the car to help with this. More to come about that in future videos. Thanks for watching
Hi folks, loving the journey so far. Got a couple of questions. How tall are you both, just wondering re the awning height as I can see you got nicely under standing up? :) it would be cool to see how the quick latch works too taking the awning off and on. How do you access the tire wrench in case of punctures/ does the back floor fold up? Cool idea!
Hey thanks for following along. I’m 178cm and we can adjust it so it’s higher than me. The latches are pretty simple but the awning will be more difficult to remove the first time as it gets a bit stuck... but once your taken it off the quick mount once it’s easy! The back doesn’t fold up and the wrench sits under it close the the front seats. Hope that helps
Arent you afraid that the Jimny roof cannot take that weight? But i guess since you’ve been using it for so long, it has proven sufficiently strong. All the best to your journeys
Hey!! Thanks for popping in. Sorry for the delay in the videos, Stevo has had serious back problems which has halted the video making. Im sure we will be back soon
Gosh, this is really so amazing. You guys are selling me more and more on it. I love the practicality of it. I am a bit worried about the wind blowing the vehicle around while I'm driving. That scares the living daylights out of me. Edit: How much did the modifications cost you?
Hey Sam! Thanks so much. To be honest it was also a bit scary at first but you get used to it 😅 We are obviously careful when driving. That being said we are doing some upgrades that will help the swaying of the car which we will show in Part 2. Thanks for watching bud
the rooftop tent is not overkill if you decide to get your Shocks replaced. The tent is good for all weather. Yup we are still driving the Jimny but took off the Rooftop tent as we have not been camping in a while. It can be put on with a few people quite easily 👍
how much does the roof tent weigh and whats its dimensions. and has it done any damage to the roof as suzuki says the roof will only hold 30kgs. thanks new Jimny owner got mine on the 07/06/24 brand new and its the 5 door. regards Mike J
here is a link to the specs of the roof tent below. So far no damage but we suspect when we take off the roof rack there might be some scratches but we are not thinking of ever taking it off. Enjoy the new Jimny!!!! www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/de/front-runner-roof-top-tent.html
@@furiousdoe7779 Yeah! The only problem is if you want a roof tent it takes up 3/4 of the roof but if you just have the smaller roof rack that might be possible
Nope. We normally plot our route, marking gas stations along the way and that has worked well so far. If we plan to do more of an off the beaten path trip we will consider it
Hi there, I fitted a Frontrunner tent to my Jimny last week. Are you guys able to fit basic sleeping stuff like pillows, sleeping bags etc. in the tent and then close it up? We struggle to close the tent with only 2 sleeping bags left on the mattress?
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel thanks. The lack of space for bedding sort of defeats the purpose of a rooftop tent. I had the same problem with our Echo offroad trailer and had a new "higher" cover made. I am going to do the same with the rooftop tent. We only want to use the tent when wild camping in Botswana in unfenced camps. There is no time or space for removing and storing the bedding when getting up in the mornings and going on a game drive.
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel I want to finalize planning and measurements and once I have had one made, I will let you know how it works out. I am planning to have mine made in a dark gray or charcoal color. Our Jimny is also white and most of the accessories and attachments are either charcoal or black. You guys are also down in the Western Cape?
@@sigmundstorm2412 Yeah! Currently in Hermanus, with Stevo recovering from his back injury. Please do keep us posted - charcoal / black would look so epic! Maybe you can DM us on IG with pics once you’ve had it made? @howfarfromhome Thanks dude!
Did you consider taking extra fuel? My biggest concern with this roof rack, as you mentioned, is the limited space in front of the tent. Which would mean a Jerry Can would have to go somewhere else, likely inside the cabin which isn't ideal. Your thoughts on that? Also, your current weight is 43kg (tent) + 27kg (rack) + 12kg (awning). How does the extra 82kg feel i.t.o. driving? Would you consider the suspension upgrade? Thanks!! :)
Hey! We haven't considered taking extra fuel yet as we always plot the fuel stations before leaving and have not ventured too far out into the wilderness :) - As for the extra weight, yes we have considered new suspension as we think it's essential. You will see in the next video coming soon! Thanks for the comment
Hi. Magic video. It’s pathetic that shocks have to be changed. My 2020 sways bad just with 3 people in it. Advice I got was to change shocks. So I must throw 15k at a new car. That’s poor quality from Suzuki
Every thing's perfect but why you guy do cliff hangers guys.? it give me heart attack every time I see it.! Don't do that over the edge..may be from a distance...I get it you guys are brave but for us viewers plz don't do that. ~Regards~Greetings~Namaste
That table…. Such a good design
Yeah its soooo clever!
This was great! You two seem like lovely people! I am buying myself a Jimny soon, and want a "penthouse" as well. This was great for a little inspiration! Rock on!
Hey! Thank you for the kind words. You are going to love the Jimny!!! Let us know when you get it
And the view out of the rooftent is also a important one
great couple - from Vietnam
Thank you
Amazing shoot your footage
Thank you
Waiting for part 2 🇮🇳Love from india💯
Hey! here it is :) ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
Good luck with the build.
Thanks so much Johan! We're actually really enjoying it 😃
We're finally back with another video ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html - Let us know what you think
Really helpful, well done!
Thanks
Beyond epic! Love everything about it!
😁Thanks Nafisa!
Roam Overlanding has ditched his Jimny for a Toy... Guess I found a new channel top follow...
👋😆 Thanks for the comment. Roam Overlanding is definitely an inspiration and his Jimny was epic. Hope we keep you just as entertained.
And here I thought I was the only one .. lol.. I just found you guys.. so sticking around ..
Hi were back with a new video finally. Sorry for the delay ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
Whoohoo, Badger’s back! And ain’t he/she/it looking schweeeeet! 💥😁 Thanks guys, looking forward to journey along. 🤙🏻🦨
Yeahhhhhhh! haha we think its a he. Thanks for watching
We're finally back with another video ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html - Let us know what you think
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel Day made! 💥🙌🏻🤩🤙🏻
@@johanneswehrmann Wohoo haha
Super cool! 👏 think we love the awning and table the most 😝
Thanks guys!!! We love them too. How you guys doing?
How Far From Home We are great! Not loving the no travel, but changing things up and starting a bakery in the Midlands... 😝 Think we need to kit out Jimny out a little soon as well!!
Have you guys thought about taking the Badger up Sani Pass into Lesotho? It’s a super cool trip to do in a 4x4, and Sani Mountian Lodge’s Highest Pub in Africa could be cool content! 😜
@@grindstonerunaways4500 guys that sounds amazing! Where in the Midlands? Yeah Sani pass is one thing we want to do 👌 You think doing it with the roof top tent is ok 😅
How Far From Home Yeah, think it will be totally fine! Raining a lot lately - so plan for closer to winter time so it will be more dry 😊 The views at the top are incredible, and you can see the winding road you’ve accomplished which is super! Also - Sani Lodges Breakfast spread was friggen’ amazing when we were there! Not sure how COVID has affected anything up there but we can’t wait to go back. We’re in Nottingham Road at the mo 😁 but baking from home for now 🍪🍞🥖🥯
Hey guys! Really interesting videos 👏👌👍🏻. I used to be a Jimny 🚙 owner 😍. Watching your videos brings me back to good old memories though you’re bigger adventurers, more than I am 😊, that roof tent … so cool 👏👏👏👌. You got a new subscriber 😀. Best regards from Barcelona 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Hey! Thanks for subscribing. Hopefully we will be on the road soon
Man she's a beauty you guy's! I wish Suzuki would sell them here in stateside! I would love to own one! As of right now I own two jeeps wranglers jk! But I definetly would love one of those!👋🥰👍👉❤great video 📹 guy's! And enjoy it!👌😎👍
Hey! Thank you, Yeah I wonder if they are going to sell them in the States sometime? It's a great car
hey our latest video is here ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
This is awesome guys.
Looking cool guys!
Thanks!
Did you think about building a custom made trailer? Lightweight, single axle, hot dipped galvanised, and mounting the tent on top of the trailer? With a drawer style fibreglass drawers inside, lockable? Im sure its quite cheap to set up, and lightweight? you could of course go for dedicated off road trailers but they cost a ton and weigh in well over a ton
to be honest that is something we would look at doing in the future but we really like the setup now
One Suzuki Family! Suzuki Gypsy, Jimny, Samurai.. Names may differ, but DNA remains the same. @BeardedRedDevil
Exactly!
Dope!
Thanks
Epic! I’m planning on doing a very similar setup to my Jimny which I get in March! So it’s awesome to see you guys do all the things I’ve been doing my research on🤙🏼 please post more I’m looking forward to the next one!
Bf Goodrich tires and suspension next?
Sounds awesome! We'll def try post more haha 😅Lets just say you could be right with the suspension
Hey we finally got to shoot a new video ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
The roof load limit on a Jimny is 30kgs while moving....
Suspension, fire extinguiser etc
❤ From INDIA
Nice build though you definitely need a suspension and tyre upgrade, it's like driving a while different car I opted for the old man emu full kit
definitely needs the suspension kit upgrade... still not sure why Suzuki sell an off roader with those horrible coils and shocks, the Jimny coils are infamous for collapsing after just a few weighted loads and those shocks are not off road shocks, they are a disaster. You are right though, after the suspension upgrade the Jimny is a completely different vehicle, I went with Amada Extreme shocks and coils but Old Man Emu is also great
Part 2 (with suspension upgrade) coming soon 😀
Hey yeah we finally got suspension - check it out here ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
Great little 4x4 I’m look to get one ,do you notice and extra sway with the roof top tent or drag on the highway also do you have the weight of the tent and the roof rack
Hey Geoff! Yes we do notice a sway and the shocks we have put in (see latest video) are a must. The tent is 43kg and the rack is 31kg, so it’s a lot of weight up top
Punching harder than a 21 year old Mike Tyson.
haha
Love the video! Loads of info I couldn't find on other videos, that I found in yours :) Still really interested in seeing how you pack the back of the Jimny or if you have any kind of draw systems? trying to figure out what the most efficient way of doing it is.
Sorry we missed this😐 Appreciate the comment. With regards to packing at the back we mostly just use our FR Wolf Packs and we tie them down with the stratchets. We thought about a drawer system but haven't felt the need for that yet.
The max roofweight jimny= 60 kilos, is ment during driving! When you stand its more. If you want to rise the max roofweight, you have to use an exo skelettonroofrack
Did you say you're keeping safe from lions in a little tent on top a tiny car? :D Love the video though!
Great video! I was just wondering if the extra weight on top affects the Jimny’s off-roading capabilities at all?
Thank you! We think it does, although we aren't sure how much yet as we haven't done much off-roading. It does make the car slightly top heavy but we're in the process of upgrading some features on the car to help with this. More to come about that in future videos. Thanks for watching
without a coil and shock upgrade then yes... it will have some roll on corners and obstacles
Hi folks, loving the journey so far. Got a couple of questions.
How tall are you both, just wondering re the awning height as I can see you got nicely under standing up? :) it would be cool to see how the quick latch works too taking the awning off and on.
How do you access the tire wrench in case of punctures/ does the back floor fold up? Cool idea!
Hey thanks for following along. I’m 178cm and we can adjust it so it’s higher than me. The latches are pretty simple but the awning will be more difficult to remove the first time as it gets a bit stuck... but once your taken it off the quick mount once it’s easy! The back doesn’t fold up and the wrench sits under it close the the front seats. Hope that helps
Arent you afraid that the Jimny roof cannot take that weight? But i guess since you’ve been using it for so long, it has proven sufficiently strong. All the best to your journeys
Hi there, we spoke at length with the Frontrunner guys and they assured us that it could take the weight so we went with it. Worked out well
Badger status confirmed!
haha yes!
That’s a John Juan
Just popping in to say that I miss the Badger.
🤙🏻 🦡
Hey!! Thanks for popping in. Sorry for the delay in the videos, Stevo has had serious back problems which has halted the video making. Im sure we will be back soon
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel oh dear sorry about that. Get well wishes and looking forward to see you good folks soon again. 💥😁
Still missing you folks..
Heyyy were finally back ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
I am looking for part 2
Coming soon! Apologies - Stevo has had a back injury so we’re in ‘recovery mode’ for a couple more months.
Hey Part 2 is here ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html Finally
How do you deal with the low roof weight allowance (only 30kg as far as I know)?
Thanks for the video!
Which roofrack did you get? The full size or 3/4?
Thank you! We got the full size :)
Part 2 coming?
Yup, Hopefully soon. Just had a back back injury so i've been out of action.
Hey Part 2 is finally here P) ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
Gosh, this is really so amazing. You guys are selling me more and more on it. I love the practicality of it. I am a bit worried about the wind blowing the vehicle around while I'm driving. That scares the living daylights out of me.
Edit: How much did the modifications cost you?
Hey Sam! Thanks so much. To be honest it was also a bit scary at first but you get used to it 😅 We are obviously careful when driving. That being said we are doing some upgrades that will help the swaying of the car which we will show in Part 2. Thanks for watching bud
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel I look forward to part 2.
What ever you do add 15 k for new shocks as they are crap ones that are standard.
Hello, from France, can you say me for the roof rack if you have low or high support
For install the table
Thank you 👍🇫🇷
Hello! The Frontrunner roof rack automatically has enough height to store the Front Runner table and fits in nicely without any problems
How is rooftop tent and rack and is it not overkill for Tiny Jimny? Is it suit in any weather conditions? And you still driving Jimny????
the rooftop tent is not overkill if you decide to get your Shocks replaced. The tent is good for all weather. Yup we are still driving the Jimny but took off the Rooftop tent as we have not been camping in a while. It can be put on with a few people quite easily 👍
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel then what is the brand name of rooftop tent?
@@pematamang9268 Front Runner Outfitters
how much does the roof tent weigh and whats its dimensions. and has it done any damage to the roof as suzuki says the roof will only hold 30kgs. thanks new Jimny owner got mine on the 07/06/24 brand new and its the 5 door. regards Mike J
here is a link to the specs of the roof tent below. So far no damage but we suspect when we take off the roof rack there might be some scratches but we are not thinking of ever taking it off. Enjoy the new Jimny!!!! www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/de/front-runner-roof-top-tent.html
What is your average fuel consumption with the car?
Making it an open roof .. is that possible ?
Hi! I'm sure you can but we would have no idea. Once the roof rack is on it would not be possible
Back side roof rack , front side open roof .... best of both worlds .
@@furiousdoe7779 Yeah! The only problem is if you want a roof tent it takes up 3/4 of the roof but if you just have the smaller roof rack that might be possible
Красивий белий джимни . Ми с дружиной неможем себе позволить в Україне. Ради за вас.
Where did these guys go ?
Hey! We unfortunately had some serious health issues this year but were back with a new video ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel shame I am so sorry I really hope you are all okay and back to normal. Sending all the best wishes
are you still using stock suspension with the RTT on?
if so how is your ride so far?
Update on the next video coming soon :)
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel Please address it! I will watch your next vid!
You can see our updated suspension here ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html :)
Whoa, thanks for updating man!
'jimeny' ?? ( 2:36 )
Do you guys carry gas for the car in case it runs out?
Nope. We normally plot our route, marking gas stations along the way and that has worked well so far. If we plan to do more of an off the beaten path trip we will consider it
WHERE IS THE PART 2!!!
Coming in the next few weeks hopefully! Currently busy with the build and waiting for some parts 👍
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel okay ty
Update: with Stevo’s recent back injury we’re having to postpone filming part 2 - promise to get it up here soon!
Hiii. Here it is ua-cam.com/video/hlX5lg9rfJU/v-deo.html
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel thank god❤😂
Hi there, I fitted a Frontrunner tent to my Jimny last week. Are you guys able to fit basic sleeping stuff like pillows, sleeping bags etc. in the tent and then close it up? We struggle to close the tent with only 2 sleeping bags left on the mattress?
Hey! No we have to keep all the sleeping gear except the bed sheet in the car cabin with us.
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel thanks. The lack of space for bedding sort of defeats the purpose of a rooftop tent. I had the same problem with our Echo offroad trailer and had a new "higher" cover made. I am going to do the same with the rooftop tent. We only want to use the tent when wild camping in Botswana in unfenced camps. There is no time or space for removing and storing the bedding when getting up in the mornings and going on a game drive.
@@sigmundstorm2412 Yeah, makes total sense. Can we order one of those “higher” covers from you? Preferably in black 😬
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel I want to finalize planning and measurements and once I have had one made, I will let you know how it works out. I am planning to have mine made in a dark gray or charcoal color. Our Jimny is also white and most of the accessories and attachments are either charcoal or black. You guys are also down in the Western Cape?
@@sigmundstorm2412 Yeah! Currently in Hermanus, with Stevo recovering from his back injury. Please do keep us posted - charcoal / black would look so epic! Maybe you can DM us on IG with pics once you’ve had it made? @howfarfromhome Thanks dude!
I understood that the roof of the Jimmy was not suitable to bear any more than 36kg in total weight
We have also heard this but we haven't had a problem as of yet or seen any signs of roof damage
Did you consider taking extra fuel?
My biggest concern with this roof rack, as you mentioned, is the limited space in front of the tent.
Which would mean a Jerry Can would have to go somewhere else, likely inside the cabin which isn't ideal.
Your thoughts on that?
Also, your current weight is 43kg (tent) + 27kg (rack) + 12kg (awning). How does the extra 82kg feel i.t.o. driving?
Would you consider the suspension upgrade?
Thanks!! :)
Hey! We haven't considered taking extra fuel yet as we always plot the fuel stations before leaving and have not ventured too far out into the wilderness :) - As for the extra weight, yes we have considered new suspension as we think it's essential. You will see in the next video coming soon! Thanks for the comment
Hi. Magic video. It’s pathetic that shocks have to be changed. My 2020 sways bad just with 3 people in it. Advice I got was to change shocks. So I must throw 15k at a new car. That’s poor quality from Suzuki
Hey! Thanks for the comment. Yup we sadly have to agree with you. Not their best move
Ya. Agree.
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Whats the price of that tend?
About $1,000 depending where you buy it
Every thing's perfect but why you guy do cliff hangers guys.? it give me heart attack every time I see it.! Don't do that over the edge..may be from a distance...I get it you guys are brave but for us viewers plz don't do that.
~Regards~Greetings~Namaste
Hey! Thanks, but what do you mean about cliff hangers? 😃
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel @0:46 & @0:49
@@nirjharbhatnaagar1982 ahhhhhh 😅 Dont worry we always make sure to be safe! Thanks for the comment
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel :)
You sound like New Zealanders.
Haha You think? 😂 We know a few
oh that awful south african accent ... brrrrrrr
Thanks Bru
@@HowFarFromHomeChannel :))))))
ridiculous way to use the jimny, get a tent!
With the upgrades we did on the suspension it is actually a great way to camp. We also have a floor tent which we switch in and out when needed 👍