I'm sold, for when I'm ready to buy. This one seems like a lot of thought & detail went into the creation. Plus it's way more heavy duty than the other ones, but still lightweight. Absolutely love the big awning & shower room, & that it's not see through up top. The easy setup & everything about it. Definitely at the top of my list, & will be buying one in the near future.👍👍
This is going to help a lot of people with their overlanding gear decisions. Great job. Covers broad picture and smaller details without getting into the weeds. And sharing your research criteria must haves for which gear you wanted to invest in is super helpful.
😊great video and great review. You mentioned hanging the iPad can you show how you set that up. I am about to place the order for my DBO as I have a 23 Tremor and so this gave me exactly how it would look and fit on my truck. Great videos BTW.
it sure would have been nice to see the wedge itself in this video. A demonstration of the opening process would have been useful too. Otherwise very informative. TY
Ordered mine today, arrives at the dealer next week, and I'll be getting it installed as soon as possible. Stoked! Thanks for your detailed walk throughs!
@16:51.." all of 5 seconds to get it done" That's what she said! I had to do it!! 💀☠🤪🤡 It's so cool how they continue to innovate and allow their new ideas to be retrofitted into the existing platforms. I've seen this guy on TFL. a lot and man, the engineering is top notch for sure! you made a good decision. Although I am not exactly sure if it's really you are you are in imposter since you aren't wearing your hat...the voice sounds the same but you never know. 😁 Super stoked for you that you can be comfortable in your adventures. It's not cheap but worth it for sure.
Lol!! I wanted to prove I wasn't bald. Yeah, Jay and the whole crew over there knocked it out of the park. I too love how A. It's not a one size fits all and B. You can always upgrade without buying a whole new rig.
TJ, Been following you for a while, love your content! One question I've been looking at toppers and one thing I see in a lot of them is the dust getting into them while off road. How is the over all seal keeping the dust and unwanted water from the outside getting in. Love your Termor, mines ordered.
Yeah I wish I hit on this in the video. The seal is great! I ran some dusty roads hardly noticed any inside. I have some holes in my floor I need to re-seal. The dirtbox is bone dry and tight. The locks can actually adjust to tighten seals. So after a year or so you re-adjust if they got loose on trails. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. How would you compare this product against the Super Pacific? I'm looking into that one and want to pull the trigger on some thing in the next few months. I'm 6'2" and 245lb and live in AZ but travel to OR (it rains non-stop). Nice work! Cheers.
Thanks for checking it out! Imho the dirtbox offers way more flexibility as far as customization. Also I'm not a fan of SP doors or the way many owners claimed water gets in. Both good products but Dirtbox has so many upsides.
@@TremorTrails hey, I know you're busy, would you mind elaborating on your point of the SP doors and how water might get in to your tent or shell? The reason for me is I plan to have water sensitive gear in the shell 🙂
@358studios when I was researching I noticed quite a few guys complaining about water coming in from the seal to the bed of truck. The doors use a channel inside of trim which can cause water to seep in. They may be addressing these issues now, I honestly don't know. It was over a year ago when I was looking at SP before I went with Dirtbox.
@@TremorTrails Awesome! Thank you. I'm going to Overland Expo in Flagstaff and Denver, so I'll definitely be looking and asking about that. Funny, since SP seems very proud of design and weatherization against the "Oregon" rain. Thanks again!
@RangeroverlandingAdventures I know they're opening a new warehouse in Colorado to help make everything faster. Sucks it's taking so long. It really is a great unit!
In using your tailgate, how is it for keeping dust out? I have yet to see a canopy camper, wedge style that keeps the tailgate and keeps dust and water out completely. How does it compare to the Alu Cab Canopy Camper?
I have a tailgate seal. Everyone will need one if you want to keep dust and water out. It's not the canopy design from manufacturers per say, that really causes it. It's the gap on the truck where the tailgate opens. Alu-Cab deletes the tailgate. Then installs a door and back siding.
@@TremorTrails and out of curiosity…before making the final decision…. what were your top 3 contenders that were your considerations. I just came from SEMA and came away with my top 3, Dirtbox being one of them. I saw the Dirtbox one I think was at the Jackery booth.
Its a nice looking camper box. What similar product were you looking at that was 35,000.00? Why is your awning keeping the side door from opening up all the way? What size is the mattress and does the floor lift for standing room in the truck bed.
@fishingforlunker Alu-Cab, I have my traction boards on side and the mounting rack has little pins that extend. Mattress is whole top, 7 ft. Yes you can lift up the bed to stand up inside. Thanks for watching!
@@TremorTrails No idea where you got your prices, but a similar Alu-cab setup cost 13k. Khaya camper cost about 30k, but it is equipped like a proper camper.
Yes, just like Iphones, John Deere, Dewalt tools and pretty much everything else in life. Just cause it's built in China doesn't mean it's junk. Dirtbox has its own manufacturing and has been in the overland industry for years with different products. Toa, Jay's other partner is the creator of the original extruded aluminum RTT (with patent, that everyone has copied) Toa and Jay hold many patents, including elements of Alu-Cab and others. Hope this helps!
For a company with already established manufacturing, charging 10k is good. This maintains a very healthy margin on variable cost while most of the fixed cost is already paid.
The only thing that doesn't work great is Sat Radio. GPS and regular radio work fine. There is a 40 dollar part that lets you move the antennas to where ever you want to mount them. It hooks up in the back of the head unit itself. My buddy has it on his Bronco and works flawless. I haven't put one on mine yet.
Absolutely! Has made everything faster, easier and more convenient for us. It's holding up great. Same as first day I had it plus a few more scratches and trail rash.
As far as I'm aware. Lead times are fast. I spoke with Jay this week, and he has another batch in next week. Yes, you can leave basic bedding and a few smaller pillows up top. I run an Exped mattress with rumple comforters. They stay up top. I use big pillows they don't close great. You have to smash down with big pillows.
It wasn't a great fit for me. I thought the lines looked boxy, and I didn't care for the way they did their side doors. They use a slot to funnel water away, and gaskets seemed small and cheap to keep dust out. Lack of adding accessories to the side unless I drilled into the unit was a no go for me. Tent canvas (to me) seemed thin and not blackout material. Roof inside tent lacked insulation. Same price as Dirtbox (slightly more) but without added features of the Dirtbox.
Great video. Seems like a solid contender. Here's a couple of questions. Does the rear brake light have the ability/programmability to serve as an amber chase light when your foot is off the brake? Does the Dirtbox come pre-wired for solar and/or a fan in ceiling? Is there a hole/solution to get the wiring inside the camper? Is there some sort of window vents to reduce condensation on rainy/cold nights or days when you are stuck inside with the primary windows/doors closed? I'd like to see more about methods to get the sleeping bunk up out of the way. Someone need to design a system where the platform goes up on gas struts (this part already exists) and there is a flat surface, inside the camper, over the cab that can slide out several inches to make some sort of desk/work surface. I envision myself working from the camper some days. How much testing has gone into the struts which are exposed to the elements? I'm a little concerned about water/rust/reliability of struts sitting out in the weather. Does the adjustable feature of the outside struts offset the fact that they are in the weather? You mentioned in a comment that you might do a Part 2 detailing inside features of the Dirtbox. I think that's a great idea and lots of folks would like to see it. Thanks! Great job on this video.
No the rear light is a DOT mandate for 3rd light. No it does not come pre wired. The outer aluminum is capped. Running wires through the extrusion is pretty straight forward and easy if you want to expand. Yes they have bug screens for the sides. Front window has slide and of course you can vent the tent windows slightly if needed. The Struts like mentioned in the video have been tested below -30 F above 122F The company is in Denver and have had no issues with snow rain or salt for several years on their struts. There are 2 flat surface working areas inside the canopy when the bed is lifted. I'll try to do a video about the inside down the road. All great questions. Thanks for watching!
@@TremorTrails Thanks for the reply. I understand that the rear brake light is DOT mandate, but it seems to me that could design a light that meets the DOT red brake light requirement, then on each end of the bar have a couple of amber lights, which would fill two needs.
I agree. Super Pacific doors aren't the best. The fitment is not good to the truck bed, and a simple Google search will reveal all kinds of owners with water leaks. But to each their own. I'm not here to tell you what to buy.
I'm sold, for when I'm ready to buy. This one seems like a lot of thought & detail went into the creation. Plus it's way more heavy duty than the other ones, but still lightweight. Absolutely love the big awning & shower room, & that it's not see through up top. The easy setup & everything about it. Definitely at the top of my list, & will be buying one in the near future.👍👍
Absolutely love ours! It makes everything so much easier to camp, cook, sleep and enjoy down time in.
This is going to help a lot of people with their overlanding gear decisions. Great job. Covers broad picture and smaller details without getting into the weeds. And sharing your research criteria must haves for which gear you wanted to invest in is super helpful.
Thanks brother!
Great details and summary of features.
Thank you Russ!
😊great video and great review. You mentioned hanging the iPad can you show how you set that up. I am about to place the order for my DBO as I have a 23 Tremor and so this gave me exactly how it would look and fit on my truck. Great videos BTW.
Check in here. I think I showed it. I just use l track with 2 bolt clips and string. th-cam.com/video/2KOZRxM7haE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gepAjDa4o1mZyHho
it sure would have been nice to see the wedge itself in this video. A demonstration of the opening process would have been useful too. Otherwise very informative. TY
Ordered mine today, arrives at the dealer next week, and I'll be getting it installed as soon as possible. Stoked! Thanks for your detailed walk throughs!
Nice! It's a great unit!
@16:51.." all of 5 seconds to get it done" That's what she said! I had to do it!! 💀☠🤪🤡
It's so cool how they continue to innovate and allow their new ideas to be retrofitted into the existing platforms. I've seen this guy on TFL. a lot and man, the engineering is top notch for sure! you made a good decision. Although I am not exactly sure if it's really you are you are in imposter since you aren't wearing your hat...the voice sounds the same but you never know. 😁 Super stoked for you that you can be comfortable in your adventures. It's not cheap but worth it for sure.
Lol!! I wanted to prove I wasn't bald. Yeah, Jay and the whole crew over there knocked it out of the park. I too love how A. It's not a one size fits all and B. You can always upgrade without buying a whole new rig.
You had me at OG :p
TJ,
Been following you for a while, love your content! One question I've been looking at toppers and one thing I see in a lot of them is the
dust getting into them while off road. How is the over all seal keeping the dust and unwanted water from the outside getting in.
Love your Termor, mines ordered.
Yeah I wish I hit on this in the video. The seal is great! I ran some dusty roads hardly noticed any inside. I have some holes in my floor I need to re-seal. The dirtbox is bone dry and tight. The locks can actually adjust to tighten seals. So after a year or so you re-adjust if they got loose on trails. Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to put this together. How would you compare this product against the Super Pacific? I'm looking into that one and want to pull the trigger on some thing in the next few months. I'm 6'2" and 245lb and live in AZ but travel to OR (it rains non-stop). Nice work! Cheers.
Thanks for checking it out! Imho the dirtbox offers way more flexibility as far as customization. Also I'm not a fan of SP doors or the way many owners claimed water gets in. Both good products but Dirtbox has so many upsides.
@@TremorTrails hey, I know you're busy, would you mind elaborating on your point of the SP doors and how water might get in to your tent or shell? The reason for me is I plan to have water sensitive gear in the shell 🙂
@358studios when I was researching I noticed quite a few guys complaining about water coming in from the seal to the bed of truck. The doors use a channel inside of trim which can cause water to seep in. They may be addressing these issues now, I honestly don't know. It was over a year ago when I was looking at SP before I went with Dirtbox.
@@TremorTrails Awesome! Thank you. I'm going to Overland Expo in Flagstaff and Denver, so I'll definitely be looking and asking about that. Funny, since SP seems very proud of design and weatherization against the "Oregon" rain. Thanks again!
Can the dirt box shower pivot mount be placed on the driver side?
Yes, I believe so. But I'd definitely call them and ask.
How long did it take to get your dirt box?
@@RangeroverlandingAdventures pretty fast, but they had just come online.
@@TremorTrails it is taking mine 4 month so far. Order it in June
@RangeroverlandingAdventures I know they're opening a new warehouse in Colorado to help make everything faster. Sucks it's taking so long. It really is a great unit!
similar price to the Project M and quite a bit more than Lone Peak
In using your tailgate, how is it for keeping dust out? I have yet to see a canopy camper, wedge style that keeps the tailgate and keeps dust and water out completely. How does it compare to the Alu Cab Canopy Camper?
I have a tailgate seal. Everyone will need one if you want to keep dust and water out. It's not the canopy design from manufacturers per say, that really causes it. It's the gap on the truck where the tailgate opens. Alu-Cab deletes the tailgate. Then installs a door and back siding.
hi TJ, awesome video! Can you do a video on the sleeping quarters, the bed and how/if there’s a “living room” mode feature with this unit. thanks!
Yeah, for sure! All good questions.
@@TremorTrails and out of curiosity…before making the final decision…. what were your top 3 contenders that were your considerations. I just came from SEMA and came away with my top 3, Dirtbox being one of them. I saw the Dirtbox one I think was at the Jackery booth.
@jpastor5440 Alu-Cab, Topo, AT Overland, Super Pacific bit they weren't really contenders. I had to compromise on everyone.
Its a nice looking camper box. What similar product were you looking at that was 35,000.00? Why is your awning keeping the side door from opening up all the way? What size is the mattress and does the floor lift for standing room in the truck bed.
@fishingforlunker Alu-Cab, I have my traction boards on side and the mounting rack has little pins that extend. Mattress is whole top, 7 ft. Yes you can lift up the bed to stand up inside. Thanks for watching!
@@TremorTrails No idea where you got your prices, but a similar Alu-cab setup cost 13k.
Khaya camper cost about 30k, but it is equipped like a proper camper.
@@dubious6718 i got it from Alu-Cab because I was about to buy one.
Made in China?
Yes, just like Iphones, John Deere, Dewalt tools and pretty much everything else in life. Just cause it's built in China doesn't mean it's junk. Dirtbox has its own manufacturing and has been in the overland industry for years with different products. Toa, Jay's other partner is the creator of the original extruded aluminum RTT (with patent, that everyone has copied) Toa and Jay hold many patents, including elements of Alu-Cab and others. Hope this helps!
That worries me for such an expensive purchase, especially one that is going to be on my truck 24/7/365. It looks good though.
More info on the bed system and access to it needed. Not in this video or in their website.
th-cam.com/video/2KOZRxM7haE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kVOX5tq0aCfHL8_8
For a company with already established manufacturing, charging 10k is good. This maintains a very healthy margin on variable cost while most of the fixed cost is already paid.
Do the Ford antennas work with the Dirtbox canopy camper covering them?
The only thing that doesn't work great is Sat Radio. GPS and regular radio work fine. There is a 40 dollar part that lets you move the antennas to where ever you want to mount them. It hooks up in the back of the head unit itself. My buddy has it on his Bronco and works flawless. I haven't put one on mine yet.
Are you still happy with this thing? How's it holding up?
Absolutely! Has made everything faster, easier and more convenient for us. It's holding up great. Same as first day I had it plus a few more scratches and trail rash.
What’s the current lead time on one of these?
Can you leave pillows and bedding on the mattress when closed?
As far as I'm aware. Lead times are fast. I spoke with Jay this week, and he has another batch in next week. Yes, you can leave basic bedding and a few smaller pillows up top. I run an Exped mattress with rumple comforters. They stay up top. I use big pillows they don't close great. You have to smash down with big pillows.
@@TremorTrails I also have an exped mega mat. do you leave it inflated while closed?
@@32dreed I have to pull about half air out for sides to close right.
Thank you for the quick replies
Great video and details!! What do you think of superpacific camper?!
It wasn't a great fit for me. I thought the lines looked boxy, and I didn't care for the way they did their side doors. They use a slot to funnel water away, and gaskets seemed small and cheap to keep dust out. Lack of adding accessories to the side unless I drilled into the unit was a no go for me. Tent canvas (to me) seemed thin and not blackout material. Roof inside tent lacked insulation. Same price as Dirtbox (slightly more) but without added features of the Dirtbox.
@@TremorTrails good to know! thanks for the feedback!
Loving this setup guys!! Great video!
Thanks brother!
Great looking setup!
Appreciate it! We love it.
Great video. Seems like a solid contender. Here's a couple of questions.
Does the rear brake light have the ability/programmability to serve as an amber chase light when your foot is off the brake?
Does the Dirtbox come pre-wired for solar and/or a fan in ceiling? Is there a hole/solution to get the wiring inside the camper?
Is there some sort of window vents to reduce condensation on rainy/cold nights or days when you are stuck inside with the primary windows/doors closed?
I'd like to see more about methods to get the sleeping bunk up out of the way. Someone need to design a system where the platform goes up on gas struts (this part already exists) and there is a flat surface, inside the camper, over the cab that can slide out several inches to make some sort of desk/work surface. I envision myself working from the camper some days.
How much testing has gone into the struts which are exposed to the elements? I'm a little concerned about water/rust/reliability of struts sitting out in the weather. Does the adjustable feature of the outside struts offset the fact that they are in the weather?
You mentioned in a comment that you might do a Part 2 detailing inside features of the Dirtbox. I think that's a great idea and lots of folks would like to see it.
Thanks! Great job on this video.
No the rear light is a DOT mandate for 3rd light.
No it does not come pre wired. The outer aluminum is capped. Running wires through the extrusion is pretty straight forward and easy if you want to expand.
Yes they have bug screens for the sides. Front window has slide and of course you can vent the tent windows slightly if needed.
The Struts like mentioned in the video have been tested below -30 F above 122F The company is in Denver and have had no issues with snow rain or salt for several years on their struts.
There are 2 flat surface working areas inside the canopy when the bed is lifted. I'll try to do a video about the inside down the road.
All great questions. Thanks for watching!
@@TremorTrails Thanks for the reply. I understand that the rear brake light is DOT mandate, but it seems to me that could design a light that meets the DOT red brake light requirement, then on each end of the bar have a couple of amber lights, which would fill two needs.
@justsmy5677 gotcha! Yeah, cool idea. Remember you have the marker lights that also work as follow lights.
Wonderful content on dirtbox, just found them yesterday. Really nice to see what full trucks can have besides just seeing another taco.
I appreciate it 🙏 thanks for checking out the videos.
Love it TJ! Stoked to have you in the Dirtbox family!
A lot of hyperbole. Artic, not Colorado, 5 manufacturers, BMW reference, cool and mean, etc. thanks for the warning about less width.
"Dirtbox." That really is an unfortunate name.
DirtBox Overland is not even close compared to Super Pacific X1 camper😊
I agree. Super Pacific doors aren't the best. The fitment is not good to the truck bed, and a simple Google search will reveal all kinds of owners with water leaks. But to each their own. I'm not here to tell you what to buy.