For those who are hating. Well you can either pay several more times the price for a nice fancy build or you can pay way less and still get something that serves its purpose. And yeah sure it may be something one can build themselves if you have the time, basic skills, tools and a plan. He laid it out for everyone on what to expect and was honest about it. Respect for that.
Suburbans are extremely underrated vehicles for overlanding. Cheap, reliable, capable of light wheeling, not to mention they made millions of them. Save the money you could have spent on a land cruiser and invest in a RTT and fridge and you're set
We've LOVE ours!! We just spent 9 months traveling across the USA from Seattle to Florida to Austin to Boston! --Even one of the best ways to quarantine off the grid! Grady is awesome to work with too!
@@suboverland Maybe we could do a "where did they go THIS year" Video for your channel -- Have a bunch of us send in like a 30 -60 second recap of our adventures!
Wonderful to get a first hand review from a buyer! That would be great for SUBOVERLAND to put together a youtube with pics and stories from people who have been using their conversion vans.
I was just thinking how much I can buy a suburban for! How much time & Money it would take me to convert it. This guy is making close to $100 an hour... For just a basic templated plan that he does over and over and over again....
@@Friendsshare no he doesn't he takes it to the shop. Not that hard to make a template out of cardboard.. I'm sure that's what he did before with a jigsaw. Then he found a place that could do it for him. So he took his piece of cardboard in and said here can you duplicate this?
@@TheYammerHammer So what's your point?? $100.00 an to much to make per hour? Ue has payroll to meet Getting a subcontractor is not allowed? He's lucky he's not in the food industry, he'd be licking rocks right now. Sounds as though you just want to bag on him! I think he makes a great product, at a very reasonable price, just filling a niich in the market place. Go price one of those "Overland trailers"! Maybe you should just stay in and wear your mask.
The Suboverland TH-cam channel is fun to watch. Grady’s business model makes weekend camping far more attainable for the majority and I hope he makes a decent living building the burbs, he deserves it.
So used to seeing builds that cost more than a house I actually thought he misspoke on the price at first. Definitely gives me some ideas for the future.
Yeah no kidding. I bought mine for 3200. I’ve rebuilt the tranny, front end, rear end, redone all the brakes for towing, window motors, etc, etc, damn near rebuilt it, and I still want to drop a Monster Transmission in it, but I have probably between 12-15k so far into it with the cost of the vehicle, so I can say what he’s selling is spot on price wise, in fact if it were me, I’d probably sell them for closer to 20k , so he’s offering an excellent value
This is truly awesome. Love the fact that they make it really affordable, but the build is extremely functional. The design and all the little details are well thought out. I really liked hearing the explanation behind the decisions. Just amazing. Great job.
Bravo. This is right on so many levels. Great first hand information, cost, helping a small business, exploring revenue streams, and a great Hawaiian shirt. Atlanta is not so happy at the moment so a little distraction is welcomed. Peace(and I mean it).
@@suboverland Y'all should really consider drilling small pilot holes in the wood to reduce weight and moisture/mold absorption. There's a guy on TH-cam who did this exact weight reduction thing on his van build. I seem to be unable to find his video. But that shirt, bro. Lol
Thanks for watching! You can learn more about Suboverland builds here: www.suboverland.com/. I actually ended up taking this Suburban out for four days of adventures, so stay tuned for the videos from that. And again, big thanks to Grady for letting me film and for loaning me the rig.
I purchased a 2002 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4WD, new, in April 2002. I still own the vehicle and drive it nearly every day. It just turned 369,000 miles on the original 5.3L engine and is showing no visible/noticeable signs of wearing out any time soon. You young cats are wise to make the 2000-2006 Tahoe your "conversion vehicle of choice".
This feels like a practical, quality product at a much more accessible pricepoint than some options. Ive been thinking a lot on truck vs SUV camping for my personal preferences and budget (vans just not offering ground clearance + 4WD desires) and this video gives some pretty compelling reasoning. He knows his niche and is solidly nailing that niche it seems. Thank you.
Late 70’s we had a suburban it was a giant tin-can but we loved camping in it. Hello Sand Hills and Lake Lake McConaughy. Nebraska - the last frontier. Interesting, always love the independent guys.
I really dig what Suboverland is doing, taking a proven platform amd making it better with a simple and useable camping set up. I currently own a Sprinter, I'm afraid to drive it anywhere because it's hard to find part's for other than ordering them online. GM truck parts a plentiful and cheap. The people buying $20k cargo vans, building a homemade camper interior in them and thinking they're worth $80k + are out of their minds!
such a humble, intelligent business! I am fascinated by the attention and details he has put into the builds. Everything that is included makes sense, just the way it is. awesome video! the personal testament of actually using the rigs he has built differs from videos i have seen from other companies selling similar services/products.
Awesome! I really appreciate how down to earth this guy is. I love that his focus is on affordability and reliability and not all of the glamour and bling. His product is really something to consider for all overlanders and nomads. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. 😊👍👍
Yep, I have one of those Suburbans. It took my large family everywhere over 20 years. Now we’re empty nesters and this is tempting. The only repair on the suburban was a starter motor! Oh, and I’m in Pocatello.
I’ve been tweaking my suburban into this for the last 6 yrs. 1996 1500 4x4 5.7L V8 41 gal fuel tank 240k miles. Best beast in the world. Just a little side...whatever for the Suburbans value....I was at post and a CHP officer came in out of the rain. We were all just sitting around doing paperwork, cooking, and whatnot....he asked who’s suburbans sitting outside. I told him it was mine. He offered me cash. I just laughed and said no thanks. He said do you know what a new one costs...I said yes, yes I do, and that’s why I won’t sell it. So just to say these are excellent vehicles. I’ve had mostly minimal problems. I’m not sure what they run to fix for an 06, but it fairly inexpensive to maintain a 96.
So humble and generous with his time. Love this guy. Its got to be the perfect balance of practical, affordable and so capable! I was really impressed with how capable.
Great video! I just inherited my grandfather's 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD. It has many similarities to the Suburban as far as suspension, motor, etc. Planning to get it converted for the backroads, nothing extreme, just getting away from the crowds!
Good video gentlemen. Ive been camping off n on in my 92 Ford explorer since I bought it new. Im 6' 8" and sleep comfortably. It's got 125,000 miles now n chugging along thanks to preventive maintenance. It's 4×4 n gets 20 to 25 mpg. ..take care of your vehicle n they'll last forever. Tip of the hat to your interiors n work ethic. 😉
This is epic! I came very close to buying a 3/4 ton suburban to do something very similar to this. I went with a pickup instead just to keep things compartmentalized, but I will be calling Grady if I ever change my mind. Sportsmobiles, Earth Roamers, etc. are great, but I'd rather have something I can truly use and not worry about. And you don't have to mortgage your house either...
That's awesome. I just use the 3rd row seat folded and turned, a piece of plywood (for an extension), and some camping airpads for a bed on road trips. I also have a 12v cooler and big dometic fridge from my otr days, and a jackery 1000 to power accessories and not kill my battery. It works quite well for me, as I need the unmodified space for hauling family and goods when I'm not on a road trip. I actually moved across the country with my setup in the middle of summer. It worked quite well, as anything more temperature sensitive could go in the car and everything else fit in a 6*12 U-Haul trailer (I did have a moving company move most of my furniture).
We have a 2005 Z71 Suburban. The radiator is 3 years old, the Transmission is 2 hrs old and the Engine and drive train are less than a year. I LOVE my Suburban!
I also noticed that the gentleman that makes these builds did not mention a high output alternator when you’re running these electronics and batteries off of the alternator you cannot use the regular standard stock alternator you’re gonna have to use the highest high-performance output alternator you can get
Very cool, I made a "campurban" out of my 02 suburban sold it and as for as I know still roaming sold it at 220 k miles and was running strong. Good luck with your business venture
Love what Grady and his company stand for! Reminds me of the innovative business models of the past. They are relatable and appeal to the common person. Great job!!
Man is this sweet, my girlfriend and I just took a 1,300 mile round trip in my 02. 311,000 on the odometer as I got back home with zero issues along the way. Excited to put a similar setup in my rig after realizing how capable it is with the drivetrain still being original 🤙🏼
VERY impressive. But one major quibble re: Grady's comments about the powertrain: The 4-speed transmission is painful to live with if you are changing elevations much in your travels (and especially if towing). And the internal filter is the transmission's weak link. When that plastic casing begins to fail, the transmission loses pressure to circulate the fluid and you're done. Repair shops (like NAPA Auto Care) share Grady's opinion of the vehicle and the powertrain...with that exception.
Omg I am sooo calling you soon, as I was overwhelmed by van prices and builds. I will be doing, traveling MHT AND THIS IS SOOOOO PERFECT. RIGHT ON TIME, AS I WILL BE DOING THIS BY JAN.
He is very right about the mileage on the suburbans typically you would only get 300,000 miles out of a car if you get more out of a vehicle you would want to replace the motor transmission etc. but with this suburbans I had one a couple years back I think I got well over 450,000 miles out of it before she just said no more LOL
Yeah gotta say, I love how he is blunt in saying that he knows what he makes is good strong and functional but not the best stuff and he prices it as such. Looks like a really good build to start with and play with and modify to your personal liking as you go and learn what works and doesn't work for you. I could see a few things I might try to modify on this rig, would have to see what updates he has made on newer versions.
I love the build but personally hate the fact you eliminated the rear ac vents. personally I leave the truck running when it is extremely hot outside/i have a large dog as well. everything else is great very affordable with a little diy you can get the functionality of this build for around 2k. (if you own a suburban or large suv already)
Wow, this guy makes me wna do business with his company. Even still $4,900 bucks for a blank slate seems like a great deal. Its already lifted with a box so pretty much waiting to be customized. I likes it
Great video! They really do a fantastic job on their builds plus he's down to earth..I think the price is very fair, more than fair really as even to get the base Suburban, gone over, lifted, etc..for $4990 is below market for some areas...most of these used all have over 200K miles..My sister used to buy a new Suburban or Yukon XL every 3 years..up until they changed in 2007 then she went to Range Rover..The Suburban was a loyal family member in my family since the early 80's and we all swore by them until they made the body style change in 2007..as well as an engine set up change...doing away with the clutch fan and using only electric fan..I know this adds horsepower as the clutch fan is said to take away power but we always preferred the clutch fan with the backup extra electric fan...Kudos to this company for doing an upstanding job on their builds!!! I wish them continued success!!
Our Chevy Silverado we bought new and put over 500,000 on it. It had survived hitting 12 deer, The 13th deer took it out lol. By that time the trans was starting to slip. But the motor still purred like a kitten.
I've been thinking about doing this to my '04 for the past couple of years. I'd love to sell my house here in Nebr and head to Arizona. I'd love to buy a lil piece of land down there and live in a camper, maybe work road construction or something. That guy's pretty cool and down to earth. I wish I woulda known about him last year when I came out to Onatrio/Payette and Weiser elk hunting with the cousins, I woulda stopped in and chatted with them. That was an awesome trip in the 'Burb! Payette Nt'l Forest, the 'Burb and being up in the mountains with it was awesome!!
I'm the original owner of a 1995 4WD Suburban that just turned 150k miles...my former career had me flying across the country, so the Suburban was usually parked at airports, so the low mileage. I now use it mainly for photography outings, both day trips and overnight. My vehicle has the barn doors, and I was thinking of doing something like this conversion, but having an issue with the full size spare which Chevy unfortunately mounted inside the vehicle. I want to avoid putting it on the roof, so looking for a rear bumper/swing arm combo to mount the tire. But nice work on the conversion, and the price is very reasonable...especially for someone like me that already has the vehicle. The downside for me is the gas mileage...with highway speed limits at 70 and 75, my Suburban gets about 13-14 mpg when running the A/C. With a 40-gallon tank it really starts to add up.
Good on you SUBOVERLAND for doing QUALITY builds & NOT price gouging your customers!! For this & other reasons your business will be a total SUCCESS 🍀👍
It is so wonderful to see a non-greedy craftsman/developer who takes personal pride in his work, and believes in appropriate value for a very good product. Keep your work ethic going, and teach others please! Greedy Corporations have spoiled this country, everyone believes the lie that they need to be ultra wealthy to be happy. You need to be ultra wealthy to support the lie, happiness comes from within. This looks like a great adventure vehicle!
That's really smart. It's pretty amazing that they even sell just the upgraded Sub without the interior stuff. I personally would have repositioned the stuff on the roof. But it looks really nice.
I am going to show this to my husband. This is exactly the kind of thing we need (someone else doing the build so it isn't screwed up, ha). I will hang onto this information for sure. Thanks.
I love what you’re doing here! These are a great idea and really well thought out. I have a ‘98 with only 121,000 and it’s a beast, runs like a champ. (BTW, the ‘90’s Suburbans have a 42 gallon gas tank, not 41) :-). Keep it up, these are great! BTW, your fit/finish is better than SMB. Trust me- I bought one in 2017 and everything started to fall apart right away. After 7 months of repair after repair (and their blatant homophobia against us), we just sold the thing. Ours leaked (badly) the fit/finish was just terrible, the ceiling pieces came down, and of course the electric top squealed like a pig until it finally broke. We only had it for 7 months before getting rid of it. YOURS, however are the perfect vehicle for what they are intended for. And at ~$12,000, it’s a freaking steal!! I would have this done to my truck in a heartbeat. If you guys ever start up-fitting customer’s trucks, let me know! Again, very impressed.
My vehicle is my home, so I want a little more than that... but I can see how fun that would be to jump in and weekend warrior, or even extended trips. Cool build with simple ideas. Great job!
I am really excited to see someone is making a capable overlander at a very affordable price. Very few compromises and decent looking work. The $100,000 models are very nice but NOT affordable for most retirees. I like the clever design on the drawers that slide out both ends for different purposes. Very clever. Thanks for all the info. Great video.
Jus picked up a Tahoe for $2k. Ur walkthru gives several ideas for my build. Thank u. Going for tow/hitch rack(750lb) w/ 600 lb 12v batteries and inverter for AC and heating.
This looks great! Love Chevy trucks & vans. Love how he said they put the new lift & cool big all terrain tires & tune up everything to be safe, that's awesome. 😎✌️👍
My 2K Suburban 5.3L 1500 4x4 has over 282,000 miles on the odometer and runs like new. A recent ice storm hit and froze the PNW, and my 'burb handled it with aplomb. Recently TFL (The Fast Lane) on TH-cam listed the Suburban as the 3rd most reliable vehicle in US history.
Fantastic option for those of us who have a tight budget! Thank you for making this video about Grady's Suboverland company and his product philosophy.
Your a good honest man Grady, God bless you. If I lived in the states I'd buy from you. Love your builds.. and transparency. Your so thorough with your explanation. Nice!!
Love the concept and the Why? How? & What? behind Grady's business. Well done sir and thanks for letting us know about this practical and affordable option!
Love your build of the suburban. This is more what I'm looking for. Not the expensive cargo van conversion. Only want for camping not to live in. Thank you and will contact you when I'm ready to commit.
This is fantastic! I have been studying up on how and what to do to convert my 2009. This is very good! I also hunt and fish so I'd have to have space for cased rifles, ammo and fish gear as well as normal 'living' gear. Thanks a bunch Grady and Tristan!!
For those who are hating. Well you can either pay several more times the price for a nice fancy build or you can pay way less and still get something that serves its purpose. And yeah sure it may be something one can build themselves if you have the time, basic skills, tools and a plan.
He laid it out for everyone on what to expect and was honest about it. Respect for that.
Suburbans are extremely underrated vehicles for overlanding. Cheap, reliable, capable of light wheeling, not to mention they made millions of them. Save the money you could have spent on a land cruiser and invest in a RTT and fridge and you're set
We've LOVE ours!! We just spent 9 months traveling across the USA from Seattle to Florida to Austin to Boston! --Even one of the best ways to quarantine off the grid! Grady is awesome to work with too!
Thanks guys! We seriously need to catch up sometime!
@@suboverland Maybe we could do a "where did they go THIS year" Video for your channel -- Have a bunch of us send in like a 30 -60 second recap of our adventures!
BTW, I reset the trip odometer when we picked it up... And we rolled into Boston last month at 18,000 miles!
@@NorelleandDanny that's awesome keep it up!
Wonderful to get a first hand review from a buyer! That would be great for SUBOVERLAND to put together a youtube with pics and stories from people who have been using their conversion vans.
Man I like that guy he's got the right business plan
Yep, he does. Thanks for watching 👍
I was just thinking how much I can buy a suburban for! How much time & Money it would take me to convert it. This guy is making close to $100 an hour... For just a basic templated plan that he does over and over and over again....
@@TheYammerHammer I get what you're saying but he has an industrial router
@@Friendsshare no he doesn't he takes it to the shop. Not that hard to make a template out of cardboard.. I'm sure that's what he did before with a jigsaw. Then he found a place that could do it for him. So he took his piece of cardboard in and said here can you duplicate this?
@@TheYammerHammer So what's your point?? $100.00 an to much to make per hour? Ue has payroll to meet Getting a subcontractor is not allowed? He's lucky he's not in the food industry, he'd be licking rocks right now. Sounds as though you just want to bag on him! I think he makes a great product, at a very reasonable price, just filling a niich in the market place. Go price one of those "Overland trailers"! Maybe you should just stay in and wear your mask.
Finally a rig that covers all the basics for less than 15k!! 15k doesnt even cover a slide in truck camper any more. Love the simplicity!!
The Suboverland TH-cam channel is fun to watch. Grady’s business model makes weekend camping far more attainable for the majority and I hope he makes a decent living building the burbs, he deserves it.
Thank you!
So used to seeing builds that cost more than a house I actually thought he misspoke on the price at first. Definitely gives me some ideas for the future.
Thanks!
Same, really good to see a company like this
Yeah no kidding. I bought mine for 3200. I’ve rebuilt the tranny, front end, rear end, redone all the brakes for towing, window motors, etc, etc, damn near rebuilt it, and I still want to drop a Monster Transmission in it, but I have probably between 12-15k so far into it with the cost of the vehicle, so I can say what he’s selling is spot on price wise, in fact if it were me, I’d probably sell them for closer to 20k , so he’s offering an excellent value
@@suboverland do you sell components? And if so do you have a site....your work looks great
Just his honesty alone should garner a ton of business. This young man is gonna be huge.
This is truly awesome. Love the fact that they make it really affordable, but the build is extremely functional. The design and all the little details are well thought out. I really liked hearing the explanation behind the decisions.
Just amazing. Great job.
Thanks Leda! I enjoyed hearing about the decision process too. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Practical AND affordable...love it!
Thanks for watching!
Bravo. This is right on so many levels. Great first hand information, cost, helping a small business, exploring revenue streams, and a great Hawaiian shirt. Atlanta is not so happy at the moment so a little distraction is welcomed. Peace(and I mean it).
Thanks Mark! I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
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Love the ingenuity and innovation of this young man. And made in the USA. Brilliant!!
Thanks!
@@suboverland
Y'all should really consider drilling small pilot holes in the wood to reduce weight and moisture/mold absorption. There's a guy on TH-cam who did this exact weight reduction thing on his van build. I seem to be unable to find his video. But that shirt, bro. Lol
Thanks for watching! You can learn more about Suboverland builds here: www.suboverland.com/. I actually ended up taking this Suburban out for four days of adventures, so stay tuned for the videos from that. And again, big thanks to Grady for letting me film and for loaning me the rig.
And here's Suboverland on TH-cam, too: th-cam.com/channels/Zw7A1KkQihsbY5mbNJFBAw.html
I am impressed by this entrepreneur. Thanks for sharing.
I purchased a 2002 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4WD, new, in April 2002. I still own the vehicle and drive it nearly every day. It just turned 369,000 miles on the original 5.3L engine and is showing no visible/noticeable signs of wearing out any time soon. You young cats are wise to make the 2000-2006 Tahoe your "conversion vehicle of choice".
This feels like a practical, quality product at a much more accessible pricepoint than some options. Ive been thinking a lot on truck vs SUV camping for my personal preferences and budget (vans just not offering ground clearance + 4WD desires) and this video gives some pretty compelling reasoning. He knows his niche and is solidly nailing that niche it seems. Thank you.
I am so stinking impressed. I love his honesty and straightforward approach.
Thank you!
Late 70’s we had a suburban it was a giant tin-can but we loved camping in it. Hello Sand Hills and Lake Lake McConaughy. Nebraska - the last frontier. Interesting, always love the independent guys.
I really dig what Suboverland is doing, taking a proven platform amd making it better with a simple and useable camping set up. I currently own a Sprinter, I'm afraid to drive it anywhere because it's hard to find part's for other than ordering them online. GM truck parts a plentiful and cheap. The people buying $20k cargo vans, building a homemade camper interior in them and thinking they're worth $80k + are out of their minds!
such a humble, intelligent business! I am fascinated by the attention and details he has put into the builds. Everything that is included makes sense, just the way it is. awesome video! the personal testament of actually using the rigs he has built differs from videos i have seen from other companies selling similar services/products.
Awesome! I really appreciate how down to earth this guy is. I love that his focus is on affordability and reliability and not all of the glamour and bling. His product is really something to consider for all overlanders and nomads. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. 😊👍👍
Thank you!
Yep, I have one of those Suburbans. It took my large family everywhere over 20 years. Now we’re empty nesters and this is tempting. The only repair on the suburban was a starter motor! Oh, and I’m in Pocatello.
Thanks for sharing! This is the most incredible camp conversion to date. Grady has a new fan! I will be placing myself on his wait list soon!!!
Looking forward to hearing from you 👍
This video is so underrated. Love the owner. We don’t see this type of business often these days. He’s providing value
I’ve been tweaking my suburban into this for the last 6 yrs. 1996 1500 4x4 5.7L V8 41 gal fuel tank 240k miles. Best beast in the world. Just a little side...whatever for the Suburbans value....I was at post and a CHP officer came in out of the rain. We were all just sitting around doing paperwork, cooking, and whatnot....he asked who’s suburbans sitting outside. I told him it was mine. He offered me cash. I just laughed and said no thanks. He said do you know what a new one costs...I said yes, yes I do, and that’s why I won’t sell it. So just to say these are excellent vehicles. I’ve had mostly minimal problems. I’m not sure what they run to fix for an 06, but it fairly inexpensive to maintain a 96.
So humble and generous with his time. Love this guy. Its got to be the perfect balance of practical, affordable and so capable! I was really impressed with how capable.
What a great vibe in this video. I’ve watched so many suburban camper videos… & this one is by far the best… it’s just so inspiring. What a great guy!
Great video! I just inherited my grandfather's 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD. It has many similarities to the Suburban as far as suspension, motor, etc. Planning to get it converted for the backroads, nothing extreme, just getting away from the crowds!
My Dad, who was a carpenter, took us camping in our Chevy Carry All. He put in cots and hung army stretchers for us. That was back in 1970!
Good video gentlemen. Ive been camping off n on in my 92 Ford explorer since I bought it new. Im 6' 8" and sleep comfortably. It's got 125,000 miles now n chugging along thanks to preventive maintenance. It's 4×4 n gets 20 to 25 mpg.
..take care of your vehicle n they'll last forever. Tip of the hat to your interiors n work ethic. 😉
Thanks for watching, Kurt
This is epic! I came very close to buying a 3/4 ton suburban to do something very similar to this. I went with a pickup instead just to keep things compartmentalized, but I will be calling Grady if I ever change my mind. Sportsmobiles, Earth Roamers, etc. are great, but I'd rather have something I can truly use and not worry about. And you don't have to mortgage your house either...
That's awesome. I just use the 3rd row seat folded and turned, a piece of plywood (for an extension), and some camping airpads for a bed on road trips. I also have a 12v cooler and big dometic fridge from my otr days, and a jackery 1000 to power accessories and not kill my battery. It works quite well for me, as I need the unmodified space for hauling family and goods when I'm not on a road trip.
I actually moved across the country with my setup in the middle of summer. It worked quite well, as anything more temperature sensitive could go in the car and everything else fit in a 6*12 U-Haul trailer (I did have a moving company move most of my furniture).
Just sold my 88 burb to upgrade to a 99 with 238k mikes. Agree on the dependability. Incredible vehicles. Now it's time to modify.
We have a 2005 Z71 Suburban. The radiator is 3 years old, the Transmission is 2 hrs old and the Engine and drive train are less than a year. I LOVE my Suburban!
I also like the idea that it's durable and you can still bling it out!
Yep, it's a beast! 😄
Yes! It’s simple and it works, and I love the affordability aspect, especially for those of us who are weekend warrior types!
It's a great deal, for sure! Thanks Rebecca.
I also noticed that the gentleman that makes these builds did not mention a high output alternator when you’re running these electronics and batteries off of the alternator you cannot use the regular standard stock alternator you’re gonna have to use the highest high-performance output alternator you can get
Very cool, I made a "campurban" out of my 02 suburban sold it and as for as I know still roaming sold it at 220 k miles and was running strong. Good luck with your business venture
SOOO EXCELLENT! I want one....to live in....and be free! Thanks so much, Tristan, for making us all aware of this great option and company
Make it strong, make it simple, make it works.... I like it, he seems very genuine 👍👍
Love what Grady and his company stand for! Reminds me of the innovative business models of the past. They are relatable and appeal to the common person. Great job!!
Man is this sweet, my girlfriend and I just took a 1,300 mile round trip in my 02. 311,000 on the odometer as I got back home with zero issues along the way. Excited to put a similar setup in my rig after realizing how capable it is with the drivetrain still being original 🤙🏼
VERY impressive. But one major quibble re: Grady's comments about the powertrain: The 4-speed transmission is painful to live with if you are changing elevations much in your travels (and especially if towing). And the internal filter is the transmission's weak link. When that plastic casing begins to fail, the transmission loses pressure to circulate the fluid and you're done. Repair shops (like NAPA Auto Care) share Grady's opinion of the vehicle and the powertrain...with that exception.
Love the build, the president ce, and their mission to make it strong, simple, and work.
Love suboverland’s attitude/strategy/niche
Great video! Proud that he is doing these (really well-priced) builds in Idaho!
Me too 😁
This is amazing! Solar power, outdoor shower, Dometic refrigerator, & reliable vehicle for $12K. Super super job!!
Omg I am sooo calling you soon, as I was overwhelmed by van prices and builds. I will be doing, traveling MHT AND THIS IS SOOOOO PERFECT. RIGHT ON TIME, AS I WILL BE DOING THIS BY JAN.
He is very right about the mileage on the suburbans typically you would only get 300,000 miles out of a car if you get more out of a vehicle you would want to replace the motor transmission etc. but with this suburbans I had one a couple years back I think I got well over 450,000 miles out of it before she just said no more LOL
I LOVE this!! I have been searching and researching options. This is my favorite so far!
Yeah gotta say, I love how he is blunt in saying that he knows what he makes is good strong and functional but not the best stuff and he prices it as such. Looks like a really good build to start with and play with and modify to your personal liking as you go and learn what works and doesn't work for you. I could see a few things I might try to modify on this rig, would have to see what updates he has made on newer versions.
Good for you if you are really true to your words. Lots of people need what you are doing. Wish you much success.
So rad especially at those prices! Considering one for my daughter... :)
She'd be in the biggest, safest thing on the road, that's for sure lol. Thanks for watching!
I own a 2004 suburban Z71,Im really thinking of doing just what you’ve done,thanks for all them ideas!
I love the build but personally hate the fact you eliminated the rear ac vents. personally I leave the truck running when it is extremely hot outside/i have a large dog as well. everything else is great very affordable with a little diy you can get the functionality of this build for around 2k. (if you own a suburban or large suv already)
Wow, this guy makes me wna do business with his company. Even still $4,900 bucks for a blank slate seems like a great deal.
Its already lifted with a box so pretty much waiting to be customized. I likes it
This is terrific. Budget friendly
too! I will be in touch when i get my suburban.
Amazingly affordable, looks very well designed and thought out. Wish the gas mileage was a little better, but you can't have everything
Great video! They really do a fantastic job on their builds plus he's down to earth..I think the price is very fair, more than fair really as even to get the base Suburban, gone over, lifted, etc..for $4990 is below market for some areas...most of these used all have over 200K miles..My sister used to buy a new Suburban or Yukon XL every 3 years..up until they changed in 2007 then she went to Range Rover..The Suburban was a loyal family member in my family since the early 80's and we all swore by them until they made the body style change in 2007..as well as an engine set up change...doing away with the clutch fan and using only electric fan..I know this adds horsepower as the clutch fan is said to take away power but we always preferred the clutch fan with the backup extra electric fan...Kudos to this company for doing an upstanding job on their builds!!! I wish them continued success!!
Our Chevy Silverado we bought new and put over 500,000 on it. It had survived hitting 12 deer, The 13th deer took it out lol. By that time the trans was starting to slip. But the motor still purred like a kitten.
I've been thinking about doing this to my '04 for the past couple of years. I'd love to sell my house here in Nebr and head to Arizona. I'd love to buy a lil piece of land down there and live in a camper, maybe work road construction or something.
That guy's pretty cool and down to earth. I wish I woulda known about him last year when I came out to Onatrio/Payette and Weiser elk hunting with the cousins, I woulda stopped in and chatted with them. That was an awesome trip in the 'Burb!
Payette Nt'l Forest, the 'Burb and being up in the mountains with it was awesome!!
I'm the original owner of a 1995 4WD Suburban that just turned 150k miles...my former career had me flying across the country, so the Suburban was usually parked at airports, so the low mileage. I now use it mainly for photography outings, both day trips and overnight. My vehicle has the barn doors, and I was thinking of doing something like this conversion, but having an issue with the full size spare which Chevy unfortunately mounted inside the vehicle. I want to avoid putting it on the roof, so looking for a rear bumper/swing arm combo to mount the tire. But nice work on the conversion, and the price is very reasonable...especially for someone like me that already has the vehicle. The downside for me is the gas mileage...with highway speed limits at 70 and 75, my Suburban gets about 13-14 mpg when running the A/C. With a 40-gallon tank it really starts to add up.
I love Suburbans and I love camping and adventure....this is a perfect setup.
I love this, a wonderful entry level/hobby vehicle priced for people ready to take something of a plunge but not ready to take out a second mortgage.
Finally you get something for your dollar !
Thank you!
I. CAN'T. WAIT. until you take this out for a spin. What a great company Suboverland sounds like!
Good on you SUBOVERLAND for doing QUALITY builds & NOT price gouging your customers!! For this & other reasons your business will be a total SUCCESS 🍀👍
It is so wonderful to see a non-greedy craftsman/developer who takes personal pride in his work, and believes in appropriate value for a very good product. Keep your work ethic going, and teach others please! Greedy Corporations have spoiled this country, everyone believes the lie that they need to be ultra wealthy to be happy. You need to be ultra wealthy to support the lie, happiness comes from within. This looks like a great adventure vehicle!
I really love my suburban it sucks that I would have to buy another one so I guess that I will continue my own built
Love this guys simplicity and honesty. Good stuff.
That's really smart.
It's pretty amazing that they even sell just the upgraded Sub without the interior stuff.
I personally would have repositioned the stuff on the roof. But it looks really nice.
Yep, it's a great setup! Thanks for watching.
It’s also a good idea to put vent holes for your electrical box so the batteries won’t overheat and they will breathe
I am going to show this to my husband. This is exactly the kind of thing we need (someone else doing the build so it isn't screwed up, ha). I will hang onto this information for sure. Thanks.
Perfect! I think you'd be happy with one.
I love what you’re doing here! These are a great idea and really well thought out. I have a ‘98 with only 121,000 and it’s a beast, runs like a champ. (BTW, the ‘90’s Suburbans have a 42 gallon gas tank, not 41) :-). Keep it up, these are great! BTW, your fit/finish is better than SMB. Trust me- I bought one in 2017 and everything started to fall apart right away. After 7 months of repair after repair (and their blatant homophobia against us), we just sold the thing. Ours leaked (badly) the fit/finish was just terrible, the ceiling pieces came down, and of course the electric top squealed like a pig until it finally broke. We only had it for 7 months before getting rid of it. YOURS, however are the perfect vehicle for what they are intended for. And at ~$12,000, it’s a freaking steal!! I would have this done to my truck in a heartbeat. If you guys ever start up-fitting customer’s trucks, let me know! Again, very impressed.
What a great great product! And you explained it all so very well. Thanks! I will tell everyone I know.
My vehicle is my home, so I want a little more than that... but I can see how fun that would be to jump in and weekend warrior, or even extended trips. Cool build with simple ideas. Great job!
I am really excited to see someone is making a capable overlander at a very affordable price. Very few compromises and decent looking work. The $100,000 models are very nice but NOT affordable for most retirees. I like the clever design on the drawers that slide out both ends for different purposes. Very clever. Thanks for all the info. Great video.
Thank you!
Thanks!
No motors, actuators, computerized systems to fail; it's a Build Designed to Last ! Nice work & congratulations ya'll !
Thanks for watching!
Jus picked up a Tahoe for $2k. Ur walkthru gives several ideas for my build. Thank u. Going for tow/hitch rack(750lb) w/ 600 lb 12v batteries and inverter for AC and heating.
What a great video! This young man is a wealth of information. I would love to get more information about this company.
I like the business model...a very affordable option. Also, I've always like the Suburban.
That was a great video and just what I was looking for. I like the different styles he has on his website. Good luck to his company.
Thanks glamperjan!
@@SUVRVing Love your videos Tristan!
This looks great! Love Chevy trucks & vans. Love how he said they put the new lift & cool big all terrain tires & tune up everything to be safe, that's awesome. 😎✌️👍
My 2K Suburban 5.3L 1500 4x4 has over 282,000 miles on the odometer and runs like new. A recent ice storm hit and froze the PNW, and my 'burb handled it with aplomb. Recently TFL (The Fast Lane) on TH-cam listed the Suburban as the 3rd most reliable vehicle in US history.
Fantastic option for those of us who have a tight budget! Thank you for making this video about Grady's Suboverland company and his product philosophy.
Thanks for watching, Leo!
Really nice. Love seeing budget options like this.
Thank you!
I have a 1990 gmc truck. I bought a 1990 lance camper for 300 bucks. It was and is in super nice condition. This is simple strong and it will last.
Your a good honest man Grady, God bless you. If I lived in the states I'd buy from you. Love your builds.. and transparency. Your so thorough with your explanation. Nice!!
Love the concept and the Why? How? & What? behind Grady's business. Well done sir and thanks for letting us know about this practical and affordable option!
AWESOME company, GREAT vehicle. You guys do the BEST bang for the back... Clean and simple.
Tristan, thanks so much for this video. What a great deal he offers!
Love your build of the suburban. This is more what I'm looking for. Not the expensive cargo van conversion. Only want for camping not to live in. Thank you and will contact you when I'm ready to commit.
Sounds good 👍
What an awesome rig and company!!! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Awesome vid and your right the Suburban is an awesome overland vehicle 🚗
Sounds like an honest, straight forward company with a great product!
Thanks!
Like your company concept. Well done!
Thanks for showing this alternative option for exploring the back country roads.
Amazing! To offer a rig such as this one for $12K! Very impressed!Thank both of you!
Love these rigs, just great work and inspired ethic, really appreciate the full tour.
This is fantastic! I have been studying up on how and what to do to convert my 2009. This is very good! I also hunt and fish so I'd have to have space for cased rifles, ammo and fish gear as well as normal 'living' gear. Thanks a bunch Grady and Tristan!!