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Thanks for following along. We had a blast in BC and look forward to our next adventures there. Starlink is definitely capturing our attention.

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Hey, thanks homie! Glad to have you following along!

Hi Matt! Thanks for following along! We have a front runner slimline 2 rack which Alu Cab makes brackets for. The roofnest is on front runner quick release mounts and had to be mounted a bit off center to allow it room to open next to the awning. We really do like the current configuration. Everything seems to be holding up well. The truck is in a container in Houston now and we’re eager to get it back in Colombia. Our next video is close to ready for upload!

@@Overland-Traveler thanks. Any noticeable creaking from the quick release? Must make it super easy to get on and off truck.

@@mattclegg1086 no creaking sounds. I wouldn't call it "super easy" but definitely easier. The clips do have a lock with a key which gives us a little more peace of mind that someone won't run off with our "home". Though we aren't really worried about theft as we are usually either close to the truck, sleeping in it, or parked someplace secure.

Thank you!

Will do! Anything specific, so I can be sure to include it?

Everything in general , brands, sizes, what worked for you what you would like to try instead, what products you wish existed that would have been useful maybe some can recommend something to you if they know of some products that you are looking for. I'm interested in your rear bumper rig setup your storage solutions, maybe you can he divided the video into two episodes so that you could have more videos on your channel in general . I myself wish there was some sort of insulated heat battery that could be placed instead of the the spare tire well that would capture the heat from the exhaust pipe while you're traveling around , and then when you stop and camp out a couple of insulated hoses could go up into the tent with a radiator similar size to an oil radiator and a computer fan that will blow the heat into the tent from the heat battery , this way you always have hot water and heat for the tent always with you , hope you get the gist of this concept I'm sure it's not out there , the closest thing I found was an insulated propane donuts tank , but that's not even close but maybe a first step .maybe somebody could build it if you have similar ideas I let it be known maybe somebody already had made something that you're looking for or can recommend an alternate solution. I myself am building a GX right now I'm planning to take out all the back seats ,build a storage box that's about a foot + tall across the entire rear then I want to put a low profile back seats almost in the very back only leaving space behind the seat enough for the field kitchen for the things you don't want to get dusty this way the kids can sleep on top of the platform and the kids can have some leg space and could sit with their legs extended over the platform if they wanted to also this way they also don't kick the back of my seat , the kids could sleep on top of the platform that will be level with their seat. I made an estimate then it seems like square footage of storage would be about the same this way . I just did the 2.5 inch lift got some trd wheels and ridge grapplers order the tent and awnings still waiting for them to arrive I'm going to start building a roof rack tomorrow I'm thinking of extending it about a foot and a half forward over the windshield that would be about 2 ft forward of the front edge of the skylight , maybe as far as I could take it with the hood opening up not sure yet and I'm not sure if I even need to do that I will take a look at it tomorrow if you get back to me with any recommendations or you think it's unnecessary please let me know. I wanted to put some lights up there in the front and then after the lights put a tube type fuel tank 10 in round by 40 inches wide I mean to paint to the black and carry up to 15 gallons of water for the kitchen shower whatever and then behind that the tent and behind the tent storage box but I'm not sure what get low profile aluminum toolbox or maybe a military pelican case I don't know yet would be good if you could recommend something ..we are taking the kids out of school placing them in homeschool I was just doing the documents today, organizing everything right now getting them ready for a trip new type school and lifestyle . We live in Northern California. We want to go up to Alaska by the summer and then down to Montana through Calgary. Maybe we could stay in touch and you could recommend places to visit. Also also own some empty lots in Arkansas Texas and Florida they're just sitting there so if you plan to hang out in the South you're welcome to use the properties least properties are pretty rural and then one in Northern Arkansas it's about half a mile away from a huge lake I don't even remember what the lake is called. Anyway let me know if you're ever interested they're just sitting there I'm not using them but I'm just paying taxes . Once I get the rig organized I'm planning to go there and set up a little camp site on each hopefully I could finish one before next winter . In the future we're considering buying a sprinter for this reason I was really thinking of I'm buying a tow hitch tire carrier so first I can use it on the GX and then place it on the sprinter on another hand I was thinking of getting a bike couple of electron bikes this way I dedicated bike rack I would be more secure . I don't know yet I have lots of ideas and no one to recommend that's why I reached out to you. I'm sure you have more experience and input on this and a lot of hearsayers that actually don't have any experience so I'd love to hear everything you have to say and I'll be looking forward to your next episode. Thanks.

I did custom order it that way. I mounted the shadow awning with the brackets made for the slimline 2 rack. I also had to shift the tent to the driver’s side a bit of center to give the tent clearance when open. At first it was rubbing on the awning. Not possible to add photos here. Send a message through our blog and I’ll do my best to help! Overlandtraveler.com -Leon

We do that a lot! Calgary is such a cool city.

Good to know! Next time we are in that area we’ll definitely check it out! We did spend a decent amount of time in the Coos Bay Area.

We’ll be filming a walk through of the truck soon down in Baja but it’s made by dissent off-road and it’s all part of the bumper system. It’s really been a game changer for us!

@@Overland-Traveler That's a sweet bumper kitchen setup!

Slow and steady is how we roll! Thanks for following along! What state did you see us in?

I believe Montana.

Definitely worth your while! Not super cheap, but hard to beat.

It’s a shadow awning made by Alu-cab. I don’t recall where we purchased it. Have had it 6 years or so.

Yeah we will definitely be back! Did you make it outside the tourist destinations on your trip?

@@Overland-Traveler Kinda. We spent some time in Tofino and explored some backroads a bit but had a ferry to catch to Vancouver to meet our oldest daughter there. We plan on going back this next March if the borders stay open. nate

Hey there, it’s an alu-cab shadow awning. Out can be detached with 4 bolts but we never do. What vehicle are you considering it for?

@@Overland-Traveler thx. Mine is a Ford Transit Custom dbl cab. I was hoping its simply clamped into fixed braxkets so its easy to remove. Not something I would leave on.

@@remdog7827 Gotcha. You could probably get some sort of quick release brackets fabricated.

Thanks! Safe travels to you!

Why thank you!

Sounds like an awesome setup you have! I’m not aware of a way to deflate the exped mattresses with equipment. That would be slick! They have proprietary valves so they don’t hook up to a standard compressor. We love them though because they are insulated and super comfortable. Better than most hotels we stay at and we are always excited to get back to nature.

White jeep?

@@Overland-Traveler it was a silver Honda CR-V

Thanks Richard!

Thanks Dillon!

@dissentoffroad I’ll be uploading a full review in a future episode. Our journey begins in a few weeks. Subscribe for deets!

Thank you!