Tour of My Opus OP15 Off Road Camper, Part 2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ต.ค. 2024
- A tour of the interior of my new OP15 Opus Off-Road camper. This video is from my Keep the Blaze Alive Coaching Squad.
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Pat just seems like the type of dude who does EVERYTHING at 100%.
PMAC, look into a Honda generator for those off grid times when you need to run the AC. Super quiet and gets the job done.
re -- genset
Build a security enclosure in the bed of the tow-vehicle, so it is always handy.
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Are you picturing multiple photovoltaic panels set in the sun, and cables to the rig in the shade?
More batteries -- more storage capacity -- is always a good idea.
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Although... some folks [points to self] travel north, gain elevation, go to the coast to reduce the need to run the cooler.
Winters on isolated Baja beaches.
Summers up rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes.
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On skoolie and other home-built forums, we suggest builders look at the rig as a blank slate.
Anything you can imagine... just might work.
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And try really hard to not duplicate a stand-still house inside a vehicle.
Does that sound frustrating?
* acquire a likely candidate
* toss in some car-camping gear
* go have fun.
Allow the conversion to evolve organically based on your use.
Get a Honda. I just purchased our first Galmper...LOL. I have a 15000BTU AC unit and purchased a Honda 22001 Inverter Gen. But, it will not run that big of an AC alone, so I did some TH-cam reviews and bought a 35 MRX Inverter that is half price of Honda. Big mistake, out of the box it runs like crap. Honda purrs like a kitten. Going to buy another Honda 2200i and link them together (parallel run for total 4400watts) and will be set. Live in Nevada and its ht right now. Our is a 2009 Ducthman spot 23 ft we purchased off older couple that had to for years and its in great condition! If we like the glamping in a couple years we may purchase new one.
Part 1 and 2 were awesome. Now I need an Opus trailer and that app that shows where to camp on private land. Thanks so much for all you do, kind sir!
Going from tent camping to trailer camping is a huge change and a huge learning curve that takes at least 4 trips to even grasps what’s going on , and you you keep learning from there. But it does give you a great more options, and the woman likes having the bathroom!!! Fo sho!! 👀
I would love to have some beers with Pat. Such a chill and knowledgeable dude.
This is absolutely the perfect Glamper setup IMO. Congrats again Mac!
We got a camper a couple yrs ago when kids moved out. Haha, it has been great with my wife. She likes camping now, and now I’m enjoying the great outdoors more with her. Take care Pat Mac. Hopefully we’ll meet on the trail.
Yup you think about the camp trailer the same way I do!!! 👀💯💪🇺🇸
You can see the joy on his face. Nice man, keep on livin
Awesome little trailer 👍🏼👍🏼 hope you and the wife have lots of adventures. Maybe down the road a longterm review on how it’s holding up…another great review and thank you for sharing.
Pretty cool. King size bed!! Very impressive. Safe travels, always 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
King size bed is awesome! That's a cool rugged camper
Home away from home in style. Welcome to the club.
Check the wind rating on that canopy if you’re using it in inclement weather. Many of them can’t take much of any wind
Tell me you were in the Military without telling me you were in the Military: "Inclement Weather". LOL. Excellent review.
I bet a small generator would run all the electrical equipment. Most important would be the air conditioning.
I really like it. And seeing you get into it. You're hooked already lol.
Alrighty, that'll be my next purchase
Thanks Pat great video I’m an Retired Over the Road Truck driver and married to a Nurse that’s a
Germaphobe hates motels. This would be perfect if probably get one of those Honda generators they are so Freakin quiet I like it cold when I sleep. Good luck
I've seen pictures of these things floating around for a while, always thought they were friggin cool!
those things are cool !!!! like an overlanding camper ......... youd have a blast with that thing in UTAH and Colorado .... . the Tudra would have no issues pulling that,....... I feel solar is a must for overlanding !!!!!
Thanks bro for sharing with your squad! ✌️😎🇺🇸
Pat my brother just got a trailer a little while ago like I commented on the first video of you guys showing us the outside of the trailer. You got to get a Honda generator. They're small you can store it in the back of your truck or inside the camper when you're towing it and then if you're really far off grid or something you have the generator to run the AC if it is a really hot day
@Lei,
During the tour, the spokes-model mentioned living outside, going in to sleep.
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Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard in our ExpeditionVehicle.
We see zero value in A/C.
Instead, we use a Craftsman 20v fan pointed over the bed.
On LOW, a two-amp battery lasts most of three nights... and we keep a full spare next to the fan.
Yeah, I can't stand sitting at those little tables. Can't ever get comfortable. So that Pop up roof helps keep a low profile on the road and cuts down on wind resistance; nice! Thanks for the tour!
Freakin Awesome! PMAC don’t mess around
Man, thats one hell of a trailer!
Yep really nice piece of kit....trust me ...being in northern ontario its really really nice to be able to get out of the deerflies
That’s real nice Clark 👍🏻😁
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@@davesdiversions8078 I was hoping someone would get it 😂👊🏻
Wax the shower area with car wax then squeegee down the shower after each use. It only takes a minute or two and it'll save a lot of scrubbing later.
Killer trailer brother. My wife and I are looking to start a channel to and document adventures. We got a jayco jayfeather and love it.
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2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
Three RedHeelers and two adults (plus a frequent yummy third!).
Our interior is three paces across by seven paces long.
"But but but how can you live in such a tiny space!"
We do not live in our ExpeditionVehicle.
We live out of it.
Great preview and looking fwd to future videos after some use by Mac Inc
Pat Should buy a Dodge Magnum to tow his trailer... it would be his very own Magnum Opus
Nice 👍 Enjoy it my friend👍🇺🇸
I have a more basic hard sided pop up. I boondock 95% of the time. No toilet, outside shower. Get a generator, and have 5-10 days of emergency rations. I have had 3 day trips turn into 5,6 day back country extended trips due to Un forecasted weather issues. Snowed in early October or heavy rains and deep mud in June. Always be prepared for glamping to go south. BTW, I’ve been stuck inside for days due to extreme high winds in the high desert and during torrential rains.
You’ve got me thinking about one of these. My biggest concern about shower area over time is mold. With the fabric up top getting splashed by water, soap, etc combined with warm conditions, it seems like it would only be a matter of time, and unlike a shower curtain, you can’t just throw it out and replace. Strongly suggest being careful not to splash too much and stick to cooler water that doesn’t steam as much to minimize moisture issues… there’s a possibility i’ overthinking it because I just built a small new bathroom and was surprised how quickly mold formed on silicone in some places.
Very very cool my friend! I had never heard of these until now.
Cool rig!
That's one cool efficient trailer nice
Unless Opus puts some sort of special mattress in their rigs, you may want to look at replacing it sooner than later. Otherwise you will wake up after the first overnight of a five day trip with a killer back ache and no quick fix for your mattress issue, as nobody stocks RV mattresses. I can recommend Tochta. They were simple to work with, allowing custom cuts sizing and foam combinations for density and support. They even make custom sheet sets for you custom mattress. We have had one for the past 2 years and we love ours.
Want to Boondock with it and run the A/C? Carry a good, quiet 3500watt generator, and no need for a hook up. Cool camper, I know they aren't cheap, but you get what you pay for. ENJOY!
Cool camper. Usually the table turns to a bed also on most campers.
Nice setup.
Look into purchasing a small ice maker.. one of the best items I have with camping.. never buy bag ice 🧊 again.
Grab a nice dual fuel generator for boondockin so you can run the AC or anything else just in case.
Sweet rig......
Will you be posting some of your glamping adventures ?
Thats a great little off road camper!
When I finally retired I went though the 'what RV' dilemma myself.
Before this kinda RV's were being made.
Picked a 35 ft on a F450 chassis had a company in Pennsylvania convert it to 4wd,ARB winch bumper,warn winch upgraded the tires to low pro (22.5) semi truck tires.
I pull a 28 ft trailer that the frame was custom to go off road,motorcycle,ATV,weights,shooting stuff,spare parts,tools,extra supplies ect ect.
Limits to how far I can go with it but thats mostly to do with the trail sloping to far.
Work of advice though, there are alot of homeless shitbags out in those public spots (easy to spot look for an RV that belongs in a junk yard) and they will steal anything not locked down.
Don't go to far from your camp if there around especially if you got Becca and the kids with you.
Buy some chain or cable locks for anything you don't want stolen.
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re -- chain or cable-locks
Eugene, Oregon.
During our walks across campus at the Eww, every square yard has cut locks and cables.
This area is an all-you-can-eat buffet for bicycle thieves... they use hand-held hydraulic cutters engineered for aircraft cable.
A few quick pumps, and pretty much any security is worthless.
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Instead of nicely asking the goofballs to seek an easier target, how about stopping the goofballs.
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On the Survival Board forum, one thread asks 'what are your plans if goofballs show up in your yard during SHTF?'.
During discussions with property owners and business owners, most folks around here are seeing the goofballs going 'floppy' in the first half-hour.
I hear a lot of frustration with the goofballs... and their government enablers.
@@largemarge1603 better to lock it then not.
I open carry so generally they just avoid me they don't even come over begging for stuff most times.
Best way I found is just avoid were they are,they tend to congregate were local law enforcement allows them to have trash & junk piles.
You won't find them too far out in the woop woop,to scary and honestly you can just deal with them with a deep hole if it comes to it.
I just avoid were they are,no sense placing yourself in a situation if you don't need too.
need a PatMac camping vids
Just assuming it has a hot water heater?
This is an excellent review, and has got me seriously thinking about going with the Opus vs the Airstream or Bowles
Pat, how is it cooking outdoors in the winter? I figure you can put up a tarp around the outside as a windbreak and deploy the canopy for full enclosure of the outdoor kitchen.
I'm not coordinated enough to "do a deed while showering".
Wonder how these compare to the Black Series?
liking what I see. Have to ask... what is the asking price and what deal did you get it for?
Nice
Love your stuff broh!
We're does the weapons go lol 😆 😂 🤣
On skoolie and other home-built forums, we suggest builders avoid believing 'this rig is my forever rig'.
You grow and evolve, your vehicle needs change.
King size bed with f*ckin PONCHO LINER! Get Some Sergeant Major! Su Sponte
I wonder how much more solar you would need to run that ac
Do zombies sleep? When he said he sleeps like a zombie, I imagined him with his head in a corner slow-walking into the corner all night
So it’s been a year. Are you doing review on this beauty? Pro, cons
Portable generator for the ac and tv
JUICE IT UP AND BURN IT DOWWWWNNNNN!
FY! These are notorious for leaking and mold, I'm sure you are capable but for the everyday buyer, beware.
Not sleeping with my head surrounded by glass. No way. Not a smart move to be exposed to danger while sleeping. Otherwise a cool setup
who doesn't like taking a dump in the shower?
AC in a camper?? This thing is definitely Australian lol
Nearly all campers in America have some kind of air conditioning built in mow a days, and it takes camping to a whole new level.
@@imjustanotherguy2007 heh, interesting. Campers have come a long way
@@cosmicatrophy4648 I know, my parents had a simple 12 footer with no air conditioning when I was a kid. Now I have a 42 footer with 2 air conditioners.
Boondock in the heat and bring a generator to run the AC