Building a Roof Top Tent for my Mini Electric Car + Overnight Camping

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  • @MattSpears
    @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +6

    Download the FREE Upside App at upside.app.link/mattspears
    to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of
    gas.

    • @kden1271
      @kden1271 4 місяці тому +1

      Did someone (not naming any names) release the 2 videos in the wrong order or is this v2?

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      @@kden1271 Definitely the wrong order

    • @kden1271
      @kden1271 4 місяці тому

      @@MattSpears 🫥🫥😳😳🤣🤣 i still watched it

    • @collincluff7955
      @collincluff7955 3 місяці тому

      After having watched your video about getting stuck in your rail car, I wondered why you didn't use independent bolt on axleless trailer suspension and hubs.
      They are available from Walmart and Amazon. This would give you some ground clearance and eliminate the need for axles and suspension.

    • @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م
      @الدعوةالىالله-خ8م 3 місяці тому

      @@kden1271 ⚠ God has said in the Quran:
      🔵 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 )
      🔴 [He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]. ( 2:22 )
      🔵 And if you are in doubt about what We have sent down upon Our Servant [Muhammad], then produce a surah the like thereof and call upon your witnesses other than Allah, if you should be truthful. ( 2:23 )
      🔴 But if you do not - and you will never be able to - then fear the Fire, whose fuel is men and stones, prepared for the disbelievers.( 2:24 )
      🔵 And give good tidings to those who believe and do righteous deeds that they will have gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow. Whenever they are provided with a provision of fruit therefrom, they will say, "This is what we were provided with before." And it is given to them in likeness. And they will have therein purified spouses, and they will abide therein eternally. ( 2:25 )
      ⚠ Quran

  • @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE
    @ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE 4 місяці тому +21

    I keep watching your videos with this vehicle and all I can think is, that poor car, lol. I'm not complaining, your videos are very entertaining.

    • @jrbuilds8331
      @jrbuilds8331 16 днів тому +1

      Mate it's a car it don't have feelings

  • @topshopbuildandfabricate24
    @topshopbuildandfabricate24 3 місяці тому +2

    I’m a mechanic and fabricator by trade and I love traveling to find camping spots especially out west and I like trains. all your videos are awesome doing things like what you do is all cool. keep the videos coming.

  • @eriklarson9137
    @eriklarson9137 4 місяці тому +10

    My dude you need a patreon or a members subscription on here or something. This is better entertainment than anything on Netflix. :) Seriously though you need that man. :)

  • @jeffdurall8353
    @jeffdurall8353 Місяць тому

    The memories you are creating are amazing. Good for you man!

  • @VGT1
    @VGT1 Місяць тому

    now i wanna go camping with a tiny car like that for my first time it looks lovely

  • @A_OnTheGo
    @A_OnTheGo 4 місяці тому +3

    Cool video Matt, looked like it was fun! Great seeing Kevin!

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @A_OnTheGo
      @A_OnTheGo 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MattSpears We look forward to watching your videos, keep up the great work!

  • @jamesmarty6987
    @jamesmarty6987 Місяць тому

    Dang Matt I love building stuff. You did a great job on your build.Thanks😂

  • @josh-cc9oy
    @josh-cc9oy 4 місяці тому +1

    Love the videos. Someday you deserve more help with video production, I'm thinking Matt's off-road recovery kind of operation with others help film and edit. Keep up good work my dude

  • @djfmitv
    @djfmitv Місяць тому

    Have just realised that maybe you should make a lightweight trailer for the back to carry extra gear, which may also help with the weight distribution

  • @NZCycletherapy
    @NZCycletherapy 4 місяці тому

    Love your style/work Matt, I commented on one of Carson Brown’s Instagram posts that you guys need to collaborate…oh, as an older engineer please, please wear safety glasses when cutting/drilling/grinding or machining, the world needs you man and you can’t make great content if you can’t see.

  • @rfiskillingussoftly6568
    @rfiskillingussoftly6568 3 місяці тому

    The car bed, you made 2 frames" now make one more to add on the the bottom frame..3or6 inches depending on the room! Great video man!

  • @KetansaCreatesArt
    @KetansaCreatesArt 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a creativity. Awesome video. I thinkthere should have been a 8 to 10 inches raise in front, instead of sharp angle. Because sharp angles are a waste of space. You cannot accommodate anything in there.
    The rachet strap did a great job. I think we need a triangular or diamond shaped welded frame to hold the suspension.

  • @davecisneros5285
    @davecisneros5285 Місяць тому

    The front wheel wobble is probably because the center of gravity has been moved back and it's trying to do a wheelie. You have all that camping gear up top on the rear, making the front end light enough that the wheel can't track straight.

  • @DazsdWTP
    @DazsdWTP 4 місяці тому +2

    camping with steve would probably love something like this, he would camo it more than likely haha

  • @aarong9378
    @aarong9378 4 місяці тому +3

    If the Spira has regenerative braking (like most EVs), you should be able to recover a lot of power going down the mountain. My car gains over 5 miles of range going down the mountains toward Santa Cruz.

    • @bdijkstra1982
      @bdijkstra1982 4 місяці тому

      It doesn't

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      I wish it had Regen. Not quite nice enough of an ev.

  • @chuckfowler8875
    @chuckfowler8875 4 місяці тому +10

    You need to put a little lawn mower motor on that thing and hook up a Alternator to the motor to charge your battery and for propulsion in a pinch!!

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +5

      That is a great idea!

    • @speedfreak8200
      @speedfreak8200 4 місяці тому

      Gas⛽️ Electric Hybrid ● Small Motorcycle 🏍 Engine ... I signed up for Downside

    • @altairtodescatto
      @altairtodescatto 4 місяці тому

      Eletric for the power and combustion for the energy. The true hybrid

    • @ColinTheShots1
      @ColinTheShots1 4 місяці тому

      He's totally putting a Busa in it, or a Piggy with reverse

  • @jasonpetrich4141
    @jasonpetrich4141 4 місяці тому

    Awesome dude!! definitely needs bigger batteries and maybe make a small tralier, this is cool

  • @nutcase0001
    @nutcase0001 4 місяці тому +2

    @24.30 Fire on the mountain, run boys, run!

  • @jeffreyc6508
    @jeffreyc6508 4 місяці тому +78

    Have I seen this video before?

    • @Siddy22
      @Siddy22 4 місяці тому +10

      Yeah I thought so to

    • @codycampbell7163
      @codycampbell7163 4 місяці тому +11

      I was just thinking the same thing 14:42

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +30

      Second part of the video is highlights of the original tent trip.

    • @cocodojo
      @cocodojo 4 місяці тому +13

      Yeah, I was thinking... "wait a minute, didn't he break down in the same exact spot... on the same exact wheel and suspension a few months ago?"

    • @codycampbell7163
      @codycampbell7163 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MattSpears All good brotherrrr, just a little Déjà vu. Boy got mad Skillzzzz. Stay Safe out there man !

  • @jasongardner9127
    @jasongardner9127 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the videos. Always a good time watching them..💪

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому

      Glad you like them!

    • @lukepeeters5178
      @lukepeeters5178 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MattSpears prefer not watching the same one tho haha

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому

      @@lukepeeters5178 Totally understand, me too!

  • @ayedee6681
    @ayedee6681 4 місяці тому

    Matt. You need to extend the body. Needs to be a tandem seater. My first thought on your tent frame was to put a hinge on it. Fold out with 2 legs.

    • @ayedee6681
      @ayedee6681 4 місяці тому

      Dude. That frame belongs on a Jeep 😝😎

    • @ayedee6681
      @ayedee6681 4 місяці тому

      Ever thought of pulling trailer 😜

  • @timothygraham5642
    @timothygraham5642 4 місяці тому

    Great video! I love the background music!

  • @chrisvozza6530
    @chrisvozza6530 4 місяці тому

    Wow really creative on that camperand yea it's amazing up on that mountain

  • @thescarlettbandit5542
    @thescarlettbandit5542 21 день тому

    This is such great content 🙌🕊

  • @DDD-mp7dw
    @DDD-mp7dw 4 місяці тому

    ...No actual puppies were used in the making of this PUPPY! love you're stuff bro!

  • @afc85
    @afc85 4 місяці тому +14

    No puppies were harmed in the making of this video

    • @kden1271
      @kden1271 4 місяці тому +1

      Doubt that

  • @Tattedeuc
    @Tattedeuc 4 місяці тому

    Now that's what I call an adventure!

  • @weirdmikeisgone
    @weirdmikeisgone 18 днів тому

    I would love to build one of these.

  • @tonydincorn4472
    @tonydincorn4472 4 місяці тому

    Love your spirit mat...

  • @npsit1
    @npsit1 4 місяці тому

    I feel like you really need to reinforce your rear suspension. I remember how it bent going down the railroad tracks. Now you're adding more weight. Add some beef to it. 13:51 Yeah never mind.. It already happened.

  • @Charley27T
    @Charley27T 4 місяці тому

    Is that first sponsor? Cool to watch the channel grow.

  • @Keeplukin
    @Keeplukin 4 місяці тому

    That speed wobble is likely due to all that weight in the rear👍

  • @gilsilvestremusicaaartediv3040
    @gilsilvestremusicaaartediv3040 27 днів тому

    Que legal você fez este carro elétrico ,agora é só ir para as aventuras !!!

  • @ThePigIsFlying
    @ThePigIsFlying 3 місяці тому

    Atleast you wore gloves the second time. But please wear a long sleeve shirt also when welding 🥰

  • @Joel.Ravet88
    @Joel.Ravet88 4 місяці тому +1

    Re-upload or not, still epic content. Keep going, Matt!

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      Appreciate it! Wanted to get the build video out there.

    • @Joel.Ravet88
      @Joel.Ravet88 4 місяці тому

      @MattSpears good job! Simple, got it done. You're doing it! Real sponsorship deals. You're doing it big. Thank you for posting the build and a condensed version of the trip! Seriously hoping to join you after I'm fully recovered from that back surgery, still getting after it and recovering. Cheers to many more years of success!

  • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
    @feelinghealingfrequences7179 4 місяці тому +2

    next go run this rig on the rails
    and camp out
    for a few nights
    ps solid welding skills easy side hustle just tell the local welding shops u can take small jobs the ones they wont bother with

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому

      Would love to eventually do that!

  • @Am3lie86
    @Am3lie86 4 місяці тому

    Good job Matt 👏🥰🚗

  • @zachwilliams2597
    @zachwilliams2597 28 днів тому

    Your front wheel going wild is probably from when you crashed it on the railroad

  • @pyshine_official
    @pyshine_official 4 місяці тому

    Can you also add solar panels on top because it will help in daylight charging batteries

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker9726 4 місяці тому

    10:33 I wouldn't use foam on the floor, yeah it might be convenient, but it would be terrible to keep clean, especially in the desert. All that dust...

  • @xAbhimanew
    @xAbhimanew 4 місяці тому

    i think you should redo the full suspension thing. it keeps breaking.

  • @ChainsawFPV
    @ChainsawFPV 4 місяці тому

    Once again, you need a FPV drone. Could have got some epic shots of stuff like that water fall.

  • @kalark
    @kalark 3 місяці тому +2

    take a shot everytime matt says "puppy"

  • @brandonmata3556
    @brandonmata3556 3 місяці тому

    Im happy you have good sponsors now you can get yourself a better mic . No hate just wish the audio was clearer sometimes.

  • @stevenbenavente1229
    @stevenbenavente1229 3 місяці тому

    You should buy a silky saw

  • @whtevrm8394
    @whtevrm8394 4 місяці тому

    stick some solar panels on the roof of the tent so you can charge while driving it.

  • @dcmotive
    @dcmotive 4 місяці тому

    Looks way fun.

  • @knightlko
    @knightlko 28 днів тому

    should install a regen braking system regan some of the power and less wear n tear on the brakes

  • @goodson77784
    @goodson77784 2 місяці тому

    It's missing some big solar panels.

  • @MRLUXX23
    @MRLUXX23 4 місяці тому

    I like that pipe bender got a link where you got it

  • @jaitv5915
    @jaitv5915 2 місяці тому

    Great 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @NickBotha
    @NickBotha 4 місяці тому

    Nice!

  • @Gatsu_Gambino
    @Gatsu_Gambino 3 місяці тому

    Do you actually build and sell these? I would love one!

  • @42pyroboy
    @42pyroboy 4 місяці тому +1

    I dont think the target audience needs a description of what a tack weld is

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker9726 4 місяці тому

    1:51 how will you open the door though?

  • @classikz
    @classikz 4 місяці тому

    This is wild

  • @Sharlenwar
    @Sharlenwar 4 місяці тому

    So what happens if there is a storm and a ton of wind, would it tip over?

  • @StuffOfKen
    @StuffOfKen Місяць тому

    Hey, what is that beast on the other side of the garage?

  • @richardbrobeck2384
    @richardbrobeck2384 29 днів тому

    Cool !

  • @dafoex
    @dafoex 3 місяці тому

    I bet they didn't think this was in their future when they build that polystyrene car

  • @Bitathisandthat
    @Bitathisandthat 4 місяці тому +1

    Just curious...Wots the wattage of those rear motors do you know??

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      They are about 8hp each. Not 100% on Wattage

  • @bikerush1
    @bikerush1 4 місяці тому

    Are you in the SF bay area...???

  • @HeidiFegles
    @HeidiFegles 4 місяці тому

    Needs some regen braking

  • @RyanMercer
    @RyanMercer 4 місяці тому

    🤘🤘

  • @rauliuonac7542
    @rauliuonac7542 4 місяці тому

    Nice 👏👏👏👍

  • @MrSolenoid
    @MrSolenoid 4 місяці тому

    Guess I only needed to see the first half of the video 😊

  • @sharkyigor
    @sharkyigor 10 днів тому

    this puppy... XD

  • @clarge1
    @clarge1 4 місяці тому

    petition to buy some walkie-talkies so you guys can communicate

  • @portnuefflyer
    @portnuefflyer 4 місяці тому

    Unfortunately, any small 1KW generator like that Yamaha (I have one also, to run the AC in my crane cab) at that altitude is really compromised as to how much power it can deliver. What we both need is high altitude jetting for it. Which really makes one appreciate there is NO loss of power with a e powered rig! Someone correct if I'm wrong there (e snowbike, 4 e bike, pulg in hybrid car rider here.)

  • @davestevens4263
    @davestevens4263 4 місяці тому

    This was a fun good time, even watching. I didn't think it would make it to
    Be honest .

  • @HighDefBNG
    @HighDefBNG 4 місяці тому

    I thought 'tack' meant spot weld.

  • @xAbhimanew
    @xAbhimanew 4 місяці тому +1

    it took 16:15 for me to realise "i watched this before".

  • @billmoore7133
    @billmoore7133 4 місяці тому +1

    I think that puppies just right, you'll sleep like a big dog in that puppy. Thats possibly the most capable offroad ride ever to grace Moab.

  • @BrandonEdwardsOfficial
    @BrandonEdwardsOfficial 4 місяці тому

    Someone might’ve already said this, but you should put a solar panel on top of it! (Update) Matt mentioned solar panels in his video hahaa

  • @cbmtrx
    @cbmtrx 4 місяці тому +1

    Love everything about this...except basically killing the amazing outdoors vibe with a generator running all night. Oh no no no no no there's gotta be a better way.

  • @heartsky
    @heartsky 4 місяці тому

    Fun Stuff Adventures.
    You can have the name.

  • @mimmodamoreamiciincamper4882
    @mimmodamoreamiciincamper4882 3 місяці тому

    Bellissima 💪👍💯💯💯💯💯

  • @TherealWinterpillow
    @TherealWinterpillow 4 місяці тому

    Did you mean to upload this a second time?

  • @willsmooth45
    @willsmooth45 4 місяці тому

    Why you include the already uploaded footage

  • @jamesmcdonald5868
    @jamesmcdonald5868 4 місяці тому

    For future reference, a much stronger structure will be narrow at the mounting points. But wider as it goes up so when you have that roll bar across the front of the vehicle, you should have extended it out about 18 inches and then have connecting rods that go from the top of that roll bar to the one in the. Rear, which you should have extended it approximately 12 inches..
    That way , you will have a greater platform area.

  • @duvetintede
    @duvetintede 4 місяці тому

    "Tack" means thank you in Swedish

  • @dyliver
    @dyliver 4 місяці тому +1

    “Tack” technically means a tiny weld to hold it in place. But that is welding so you are right still 😂 love the videos bro.

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому

      Thanks man! Tick Tack Toe

  • @bikedoc4145
    @bikedoc4145 4 місяці тому

    14:35 I bet they are slowing down because Homie had a 9 mm strapped to his chest 🤣

  • @marksinclair701
    @marksinclair701 4 місяці тому

    “My girlfriend just picked up this sheet of plywood for me.”
    Said nobody else….ever…..

  • @donwijnands5092
    @donwijnands5092 4 місяці тому

    Ever wondered why paying gas by card isn't a "smart" thing? 😮

  • @GrowOhighO
    @GrowOhighO 4 місяці тому

    I'm having Déjà vu !

  • @umutumut7528
    @umutumut7528 3 місяці тому

    Do you need a license to use that

  • @Birdie2003
    @Birdie2003 4 місяці тому

    May I ask you handsome man, how tall are you? And what size your car? Hehe😁

  • @greatkingrat
    @greatkingrat 3 місяці тому +1

    With driving exhausted, broken suspension, riding motorcycles while carrying cameras, overloaded, poorly tied down items, branches on the windscreen, and towing from a motorcycle all while on public roads….concerns about their safety or anyone else’s came in dead last. 😂

  • @mattparker9726
    @mattparker9726 4 місяці тому +1

    HMMMMMMMMM a camper means more surface area, more surface area means more solar, more solar means going further.....

  • @BrandonEdwardsOfficial
    @BrandonEdwardsOfficial 4 місяці тому

    So dope hahahaha

  • @captaindurpy4996
    @captaindurpy4996 4 місяці тому

    You should have just made it a trailer

  • @danielwgk
    @danielwgk 4 місяці тому

    oh no. his trailing arm mount broke. again. for the fifth time. lmao

  • @JozefCG
    @JozefCG Місяць тому

    how is that poor car still working?

  • @Siddy22
    @Siddy22 4 місяці тому +1

    How comes you uploaded the same video edited a bit differently? No hate at all. Just a genuine question.

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +2

      Wanted to get the build video out!

    • @Siddy22
      @Siddy22 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MattSpears That makes sense, love your videos. Enjoy the rest of your day.

    • @MattSpears
      @MattSpears  4 місяці тому +1

      @@Siddy22 Thanks you too!

  • @DrieStone
    @DrieStone 4 місяці тому

    You keep saying "we", but I don't think you know what that means! LOL

  • @mstews
    @mstews 4 місяці тому

    Check this puppy
    Weld this puppy
    Look at this puppy
    Pop this puppy open
    Let's try this puppy out
    Bruhh

  • @paullalone4718
    @paullalone4718 4 місяці тому

    This is an old video. I wonder why he’s reposting it.

  • @MikeySkywalker
    @MikeySkywalker 4 місяці тому

    Why are you welding without gloves? Jesus.