Beautiful conversion of the jeeps. I can well understand your motives. Since we ourselves have been traveling for 25 years with a similar roof conversion, I can tell you that it opens up a whole new range of possibilities and raises life in the vehicle to a very pleasant level. We love your inspiring travel reports. Stay healthy and share many more of your impressions with us.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You never fail to impress and inspire us, thank you for taking us along for the ride. What a TEAM .... The.... Epic...Adventure...Masterpiece....
Hi Y'all. This is a great idea to gain a LOT OF SPACE enclosed in warmth. Setup and get going in the mornings would also be less time. Certainly there's a few compromises. But at ALL still a GREAT idea. There are some really nice bike trailers that weigh almost nothing ideally for off-road conditions. I'm very excited to see the next few episodes how "OUR" home evolves....🤠
What an incredible set up! Thanks for sharing this with us. Now I have another option to look at once I hit the road after retirement in less than three years. Love your channel! Safe travels.
Wow that just blows me away I don’t even know what kind of a comment I should leave 😂 it looks fantastic I can’t wait to see the finished product totally 🍺🍺 ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥 Camping Russ out
I was not familiar with the JXL mod, I am really impressed. Red River Rig's, get ready, it is about to get even busier! Thank you again for the great content. Proud to be a Patreon! Safe travels.
Fun times ahead ! I’ve had a Jeep and a 4Runner and they’re capable ,great, long lasting vehicles. But not much room . You all amazed me with your ability to live in them ! So I watch your videos and adventures . I’ve seen a new cab/ tent replacement before but not the extension -- looks substantial ! Can’t wait to see the girls enjoying their new found room
I can't help but wonder...................................if I had the money, could they put one of those pop ups on my mini-van or would the weight be too much for the walls of the van to support? I guess I'll never know,, I can't imagine how I co8uld come up with the money for one of those,, much less have it installed. But WOW!!! What a great idea! My mind is working overtime just thinking of how I would be able to travel places. Maybe even put in enough solar power to power my oxygen. Until then, I will continue living ou8t my dreams binge watching all your videos. As a great-granny, my heart will forever be young and on an adventure, even if it is through other people's journeys. Thank you for sharing your adventures, your family, and the knowledge you attain as you go. I am so amazed at the many talents each of your children have. and use!!! You all are so very blessed!
Thanks for introducing me to Red River Rigs. I live in Amarillo and was not familiar with them. Only found your channel a couple of weeks ago when your South Padre trip showed up on my feed. Sorry we had cold weather when y’all were here. God bless you in your travels.
Man I'm envious! I'm on too tiny a budget for such things and those awesome trips. BUT I still keep trying got my YT Channel, my budget Overland Tracker Rig, and friends. I will see y'all down the road! Your family keeps me motivated to not give up on my dreams!!!! Wow great spaces!😳😉😊
I’m so jelly. We’ve been trying to get on their book for probably a year now. No response on phone. Email or social media. I’ve all but given up. Very very neat product!
Awesome changes and upgrades so far! Surprisingly, the Europeans know a LOT about Jeeps, as we left most of the ones used in WW2 over there at the end of the war. People over there love them! Great that one of my fellow Texans has taken the JXL concept and branded it with his unique style.
It's always interesting to see how other people tackle problems and the solutions they come up with. The joy of overloading is the diversity of options that people come up with.
If you are looking for a great heater for these wonderful units check out the Propex propane forced air heater. Same size as a diesel furnace without the castle of hauling diesel. They are sold out of Nanimo BC i believe. I put one in our Alucab Khaya and my wife is very happy camping in the cold again. Love your videos .
Hmmm, what are they UP TOOOO!?! .. those things look pretty sweet! But ya know, I'm a simple man and I think the little Cubbies (storage) on the rear bumpers are quite cool. Ya, I'm easily amused. Can't wait to see a full (set up) walk around.
so far i have seen all your videos..., .... it is twofold; the opportunity you all have to discover America in detail to be able to share it with us as viewers, but also to be that close as a amazing family together... wish you all the best and luck and etc., hope to see many more videos...
Thanks so much for sharing this. This is what we are thinking about doing too. This has helped me understand the process so much more! Enjoy the new build❣️🤗🙏🏼🤟🏼
Awesome! I’ll take the old stuff! 😜 I have the same white rubicon! I saw a similar conversation recently! Really nice! I’ll be interested in how this works out!
I just became a Patreon Member $20 a month to support this wonderful family and all they do. I would encourage everyone out there that has enjoyed their hard work and awesome content to do the same. It's the least we can do for having been the benefactors of all this wonderful content.
Growing up in Amarillo and now living a few hours south, it's really great to have such company practically local... At least local for Texas, lol. I'm excited to see how the rigs are in the wild.
I see you went to the Big Texan Steak House. That place is a trip. Great steaks, good food, fun atmosphere. I got to go when I was an OTR trucker. Very nice rebuild of the Jeeps.
What a great improvement ! Thou i secretly hoped you'd go for the 6X6 Camper build. I seen 4 of those on my trip thru Alaska, they were mostly from UAE or Germany but thy looked like an amazing and capable overlander rig. CHEERS Steve h.
Ersa Minor has had those same exact tops just not extended , for years now . Many TH-camrs have them , i have seen one in person about 2 years ago. On a orange youtubers rubicon . Like i said same exact top just not extending the jeep body.. looks nice only thing is they should have used like factory seam sealer instead of silicon which drys up where seam sealer stays pliable ..
What made you decide to stay with the Wrangler as opposed to building out a Gladiator which has higher load limits factory, and do one of the off road type camper/ topper type deals that you can pop up and have interior space.
nice, love it . looks like a better choice to you guys than the truck camper option i suggested y'all might like . you can probably stand in that thing when open !!!! hell could even probably do a shower build in there ! ps: that departure angle gonna be diffrent lol
I have been watching your channel for about a year now and I think it is awesome how you and your family have traveled and valued family time so much. If I have missed it in a past episode, how did you decide on the Jeep platform to travel in over another vehicle? I hope to see you down the road.
Greetings, I’m the proud owner of a 2016 JKRU Hardrock. After having looked into the Ursa Minor and it’s costs 10k (13k with desired options) then being ruined by watching your presentation of the Safari JXL, and realizing how much more expensive it actually is around 20k I was shocked. I’m still at a place where I’d prefer to go with a trailer option like the Black Bean or something comparable. I’m a single fella at the moment and like my comfort and the options cooking on a dedicated area provides. So still deciding for the future. Thanks. All the best. -William #Jeremiah29:11
Nice. Looking forward to the next video where you install power systems! Does that system stretch the frame as well? Curious to know if you can still put a hitch on the back.
Just love the jxl systems I'm just not there yet. Just getting into the overlanding stuff with a veterans group. My question is what did yall do with the jk stuff and the RTT's
Could you share how much this extension cost? I know every build is probably slightly different depending on how much you need to remove and re-install.
We have the "original" Gazell kit on our JKU. The extra space is really awesome! Only the bed surface is a little short for people over ~6‘. To have more space we‘ve installed an extension of the sleeping area. Your roofs are looking different from the original ones? Especially we like the extra cargo space in the front! What is that rail that is attached to the outside?
@EFRT , How much weight did you save adding the extension and everything. I think I missed the part discussing the weight difference you saved making the switch to the JXL build?
I'm interested in what your net weight change is (+ or -) given that you've ditch roof racks, whole roof top tents, ladders etc.... Is the new set up less top heavy? Or should I say noticeably more stable since it has to be lighter? Are you going to keep the interior space usable or are you tempted to fill it up with more gear and weight?
Hopefully this exposure helps JXL improve the product. The concept is great. When I looked at this at Overland Expo the quality wasn’t there. If they improve the molds, fabric, hinges and warranty I’d consider them again.
I love that you stuck with the Jeeps and didn’t go a different route. It’s a cool product and pretty simple in the end.
I’m glad you did both and not just the JL, showing that JK some love as well! 😁
Beautiful conversion of the jeeps. I can well understand your motives. Since we ourselves have been traveling for 25 years with a similar roof conversion, I can tell you that it opens up a whole new range of possibilities and raises life in the vehicle to a very pleasant level. We love your inspiring travel reports. Stay healthy and share many more of your impressions with us.
Those JXL's are awesome and so happy for you guys to have a chance to be out of the weather and have a bit more comfort in your on the road homes!
Thanks for taking us along for the build.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You never fail to impress and inspire us, thank you for taking us along for the ride. What a TEAM .... The.... Epic...Adventure...Masterpiece....
Hi Y'all. This is a great idea to gain a LOT OF SPACE enclosed in warmth. Setup and get going in the mornings would also be less time. Certainly there's a few compromises. But at ALL still a GREAT idea.
There are some really nice bike trailers that weigh almost nothing ideally for off-road conditions.
I'm very excited to see the next few episodes how "OUR" home evolves....🤠
Well consider me jealous and intrigued by those conversions. Takes the Jeeps to new levels.
Great beginning, looking forward to a finished jeep, can for see one or two more added to this caravan, Epic Family Jeep Journey!! Hoot, hoot!!!
Wohnraum Verlängerung und neues Dachzelt ideal bei schlechten Wetter, Allzeit weiterhin Gute Fahrt für Euch .
Wow,. So many massive changes! The growing family now has two growing jeeps. Great video!
What an incredible set up! Thanks for sharing this with us. Now I have another option to look at once I hit the road after retirement in less than three years. Love your channel! Safe travels.
Wow that just blows me away I don’t even know what kind of a comment I should leave 😂 it looks fantastic I can’t wait to see the finished product totally 🍺🍺 ok 👌🏼🔥🤠🔥 Camping Russ out
I was not familiar with the JXL mod, I am really impressed. Red River Rig's, get ready, it is about to get even busier! Thank you again for the great content. Proud to be a Patreon! Safe travels.
Fun times ahead ! I’ve had a Jeep and a 4Runner and they’re capable ,great, long lasting vehicles. But not much room . You all amazed me with your ability to live in them ! So I watch your videos and adventures .
I’ve seen a new cab/ tent replacement before but not the extension -- looks substantial ! Can’t wait to see the girls enjoying their new found room
That’s so cool. Adds a lot more versatility to the JK and JL platform. Great choice.
I can't help but wonder...................................if I had the money, could they put one of those pop ups on my mini-van or would the weight be too much for the walls of the van to support? I guess I'll never know,, I can't imagine how I co8uld come up with the money for one of those,, much less have it installed. But WOW!!! What a great idea! My mind is working overtime just thinking of how I would be able to travel places. Maybe even put in enough solar power to power my oxygen. Until then, I will continue living ou8t my dreams binge watching all your videos. As a great-granny, my heart will forever be young and on an adventure, even if it is through other people's journeys. Thank you for sharing your adventures, your family, and the knowledge you attain as you go. I am so amazed at the many talents each of your children have. and use!!! You all are so very blessed!
Thanks for introducing me to Red River Rigs. I live in Amarillo and was not familiar with them. Only found your channel a couple of weeks ago when your South Padre trip showed up on my feed. Sorry we had cold weather when y’all were here. God bless you in your travels.
Congrats! Your new comfort is well earned.
Man I'm envious!
I'm on too tiny a budget for such things and those awesome trips.
BUT I still keep trying got my YT Channel, my budget Overland Tracker Rig, and friends.
I will see y'all down the road! Your family keeps me motivated to not give up on my dreams!!!!
Wow great spaces!😳😉😊
I’m so jelly. We’ve been trying to get on their book for probably a year now. No response on phone. Email or social media.
I’ve all but given up. Very very neat product!
Awesome changes and upgrades so far! Surprisingly, the Europeans know a LOT about Jeeps, as we left most of the ones used in WW2 over there at the end of the war. People over there love them! Great that one of my fellow Texans has taken the JXL concept and branded it with his unique style.
Your Jeeps look so great! They look ready to tour Africa when the world is out of timeout.
It's always interesting to see how other people tackle problems and the solutions they come up with. The joy of overloading is the diversity of options that people come up with.
This is an exciting evolution of your JK & JL; purpose driven modifications after being on the road & learning what’s needed. 👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦
If you are looking for a great heater for these wonderful units check out the Propex propane forced air heater. Same size as a diesel furnace without the castle of hauling diesel. They are sold out of Nanimo BC i believe. I put one in our Alucab Khaya and my wife is very happy camping in the cold again. Love your videos .
So Cool!
Hmmm, what are they UP TOOOO!?! .. those things look pretty sweet! But ya know, I'm a simple man and I think the little Cubbies (storage) on the rear bumpers are quite cool. Ya, I'm easily amused. Can't wait to see a full (set up) walk around.
Looks like an awesome product
so far i have seen all your videos..., .... it is twofold; the opportunity you all have to discover America in detail to be able to share it with us as viewers, but also to be that close as a amazing family together... wish you all the best and luck and etc., hope to see many more videos...
You guys are 4 blocks away from my house! Is going to be nice not having to get out of the jeeps in cold mornings. Excited for you guys!
Nice addition look forward to learning more... great opportunities ahead !!!thank you for your hard work
awesome addition
Wow can't wait to see you set yourselves up again for travel. I always wondered how three grown kids could fit in there LOL
I love seeing them Texans wearing Oklahoma State clothes!!
Ha ha thanks man that's me. I am the lead installer for red river rigs.
Super awesome upgrade!
I’d really like to see something like this come to the gladiator. Maybe a go-fast camper style bed system with a pass through to the cab.
AluCab makes a camper that's like these
@@Ikamono101 no they don’t, they make a bed topper with an integrated RTT. This incorporates the vehicles cabin.
Wow! Such a great product for your lifestyle! Really looking forward to seeing the completed project…and how it works for you in the field!
Love the jeeps glad you stood with them and taking them to a new level....
I’ve been so excited for this episode! The jeeps are looking awesome!!
I know from experience what a game changer it is to be able to stand up, get dressed and cook in your rig!
Thanks so much for sharing this. This is what we are thinking about doing too. This has helped me understand the process so much more! Enjoy the new build❣️🤗🙏🏼🤟🏼
역시 랭글러 완전 멋집니다~~^^
Love the build guys, change is as good as a holiday. You gone enjoy every second.
Awesome! I’ll take the old stuff! 😜 I have the same white rubicon! I saw a similar conversation recently! Really nice! I’ll be interested in how this works out!
Love it… a full refresh! Watched Kevin (Lifestyle Overland) before yours, it must be in the air… spring cleaning :)
Supper cool. I love how you all are doing something so different 👍👍
This is awesome love these extensions for the Wranglers
I just became a Patreon Member $20 a month to support this wonderful family and all they do. I would encourage everyone out there that has enjoyed their hard work and awesome content to do the same. It's the least we can do for having been the benefactors of all this wonderful content.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate the support.
I believe the first to make such extension was the french company Gazell (r) from who i got the removable cell on m’y Hilux …
Really nice upgrades you've done there guys, enjoy the upcoming adventures!
Growing up in Amarillo and now living a few hours south, it's really great to have such company practically local... At least local for Texas, lol. I'm excited to see how the rigs are in the wild.
Whats really uncanny is yesterday I watched an Aussie video with the same tent set up and how it made it easier for their life style.
This is awesome . Kind of reminds me of The Road Chose Me jeep that he took to Africa. so cool .
This is an excellent addition. I may sell my Bruder trailer.
Great idea glad your staying with the Jeep platform . Awesome upgrades
That was amazing
Looking forward to you putting them on the road. God bless.
I see you went to the Big Texan Steak House. That place is a trip. Great steaks, good food, fun atmosphere. I got to go when I was an OTR trucker. Very nice rebuild of the Jeeps.
What a great improvement ! Thou i secretly hoped you'd go for the 6X6 Camper build. I seen 4 of those on my trip thru Alaska, they were mostly from UAE or Germany but thy looked like an amazing and capable overlander rig. CHEERS Steve h.
When momma got emotional, I think I did too… a little. ❤️🙏🏾
They look amazing!! Can’t wait to see them in the wild!!!
Very nice build! We're looking at something similar (albeit on a Land Cruiser Troopy) to give us that interior living space for full-time travel.
The new extension looks so exciting, i am looking forward to how it will impact the overlanding experience
Ersa Minor has had those same exact tops just not extended , for years now . Many TH-camrs have them , i have seen one in person about 2 years ago. On a orange youtubers rubicon . Like i said same exact top just not extending the jeep body.. looks nice only thing is they should have used like factory seam sealer instead of silicon which drys up where seam sealer stays pliable ..
Love your video's and i remember your trip down under in Nandi. Lots of love Epic Family from New Zealand.
Simply love this option for your jeeps..
Love love love
Wow thats a really cool product. Looks very impressive. I thought only Ursa Minor did that type of roof. Never mind the extension
It’s a pretty cool setup, well done.👍🏼
Cant wait to do this to our jeeps someday. Really appreciate yall bringing us along! :)
I know the company in n Europe, its Gazelle. I also think of doing a Stretch, since I have my JL. Greetings from the Alps.
While you were there how come you didn’t get the forward facing 50 cal, like the willies? obviously he has em in stock!
God bless epic ,I'm always watching from Taif Saudi Arabia
So exciting!!
Love the jeeps, hope you enjoy the new extended comfort level. Can't wait to see the heater system and how it performs.
What made you decide to stay with the Wrangler as opposed to building out a Gladiator which has higher load limits factory, and do one of the off road type camper/ topper type deals that you can pop up and have interior space.
Great! Now I have more decisions to make! I was set on buying a Gladiator when the prices stabilized, now...not sure!
So nice! 👍
Ursa Miner configuration with an extension. Looks great
Very interesting , I am anxious to see the finish product.
so what are you going to do with the old hardtops , the racks, and the rooftop tents ?
OMG I have been waiting to see these they seem so amazing!
Now that is a stretch! 🙂
nice, love it . looks like a better choice to you guys than the truck camper option i suggested y'all might like . you can probably stand in that thing when open !!!! hell could even probably do a shower build in there ! ps: that departure angle gonna be diffrent lol
Looks a great option for you !
I have been watching your channel for about a year now and I think it is awesome how you and your family have traveled and valued family time so much.
If I have missed it in a past episode, how did you decide on the Jeep platform to travel in over another vehicle?
I hope to see you down the road.
Greetings, I’m the proud owner of a 2016 JKRU Hardrock.
After having looked into the Ursa Minor and it’s costs 10k (13k with desired options) then being ruined by watching your presentation of the Safari JXL, and realizing how much more expensive it actually is around 20k I was shocked.
I’m still at a place where I’d prefer to go with a trailer option like the Black Bean or something comparable.
I’m a single fella at the moment and like my comfort and the options cooking on a dedicated area provides.
So still deciding for the future.
Thanks.
All the best.
-William
#Jeremiah29:11
Nice. Looking forward to the next video where you install power systems! Does that system stretch the frame as well? Curious to know if you can still put a hitch on the back.
Just love the jxl systems I'm just not there yet. Just getting into the overlanding stuff with a veterans group. My question is what did yall do with the jk stuff and the RTT's
Smart move on extending the Jeep's.
Freakin Sweet!
Could you share how much this extension cost? I know every build is probably slightly different depending on how much you need to remove and re-install.
That’s such a great setup I’m so tempted to trade my truck in for a Jeep now!!! I really love that setup.
WoWzaa , very cool ... love keppin it simple ~peace~
We have the "original" Gazell kit on our JKU. The extra space is really awesome! Only the bed surface is a little short for people over ~6‘. To have more space we‘ve installed an extension of the sleeping area. Your roofs are looking different from the original ones? Especially we like the extra cargo space in the front! What is that rail that is attached to the outside?
@EFRT , How much weight did you save adding the extension and everything. I think I missed the part discussing the weight difference you saved making the switch to the JXL build?
I think we shedded about 400lbs
I'm interested in what your net weight change is (+ or -) given that you've ditch roof racks, whole roof top tents, ladders etc.... Is the new set up less top heavy? Or should I say noticeably more stable since it has to be lighter? Are you going to keep the interior space usable or are you tempted to fill it up with more gear and weight?
Hopefully this exposure helps JXL improve the product. The concept is great. When I looked at this at Overland Expo the quality wasn’t there. If they improve the molds, fabric, hinges and warranty I’d consider them again.
Very cool!