DIY "EarthRoamer" On a Budget - 4x4 RV Tour - Living The Van Life
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Tom & Caitlyn Morton of Mortons on the move have built themselves a custom 4x4 RV that is basically an Earthroamer on a budget. Join along as Tom and Cait give us a tour of thier Dodge Ram 5500 with Bigfoot truck camper.
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this by far is the best camper truck setup I've seen
We love our Truck camper and our Chevy kodiak c4500 for full-time living on the road. Our back seat turns to a bed for our dog. Air ride seats,cab and rear axle makes the ride super comfy loaded rolling down the road. We started with a 3500 and the bed wasted storage options. Flat bed is the way to go for extra storage. One thing I think makes our maintenence easy is our hood that opens backwards ,giving tons of access to the engine. We seen your trip to Alaska, and We could tell it changed you forever🤣 Welcome to the club guys! Truck campers breed adventurers! We just rolled in to Moab now and can't wait to explore. Safe Travels to the both of you and see ya down the road. ❤🤙
I really wanted an Earthroamer until i saw the price, im so glad people are making their own. Gives me hope
Mortons are a cool couple. I remember their porcupine encounter on their Alaska trip. 😂
Glad we didn't have a repeat this time! Agreed!
This is so informative and the rig is one of the best rigs I have seen with well laid out designs. Thank you you letting us see the remodeling of the inside of your home. Some of the ideas like in the bathroom, the kitchen area, fridge, table, the seating that you put in. The place were I can look for help from. The finish that was put on the table and counter. Thank you so much
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Great having a dry bathroom, and the huge bedroom space make it so usable for relaxing, really love those aspects, also the colour scheme transports you to another world. Well done , I love what you have done, thank you for sharing your space.
Lmao the portable doggo so cute
Great rig in so many ways and much easier to build out versus getting in line at custom sprinter shops that have such long lead times these days. Many thanks for new ideas.
looking forward to the winter video coming up, i prefer the winter vids and loved the older van winter videos tbh. stay safe out there.
It's coming. Patience.
@@LivingTheVanLife Nice one , please dont think your vids are not appreciated as they are and love watching your advertures. Guess im a just a historian as love older cars and vans hence why i like the older vanegan adventures :) Stay safe out there.
YO THAT BUILD IS SWEET! Really well-informed tour. Really appreciate it.
Awesome rig; cozy and comfortable yet totally bad ass. Thank you for sharing, Chad!!
Loved following this couple to the Arctic, and watching this walk through (a second time) after watching them als this right on their channel some months back. Safe travels everyone!
Chad, thank you so much for doing this video man it's fantastic how many ideas are flowing from seeing this build and being introduced to Tom and Caitlyn!!! You are "The MAN!!!"
Great interview, thank you. I’ve been watching the Morton since their trip to Alaska as well, and I’m very impressed with what they have done. Thank you….
Dear brother you are an Polar 🐻 can't see you in desert brother. Waiting eagerly for winter videos, I miss Dutch oven and the Mystique Pendleton.🙂🙂🙂.
It's coming.
So true… i keep looking for snow camping/bushcraft videos but yours are the one that has got me into liking winter campings. Not saying they are not good, some of them are really awesome but every now n then I keep revisiting your old videos. Eagerly waiting for new ones
See?...
_Armchair Adventurers'_ like me.
Like I am too... I meant.
I mis and mystque pendeleton dutch oven
Such an amazing build and I love the pride the owners have for their rig. Thank you Chad for sharing your videos with us, you may not know all of us but you make it feel like we all know you personally. Thank you for that. I wish I would have found your channel before I bought my HUGE (not needed) 4x4 van because I find myself dreaming of downsizing now. Thanks again.
My pleasure, Sue! Thanks for watching-
Pretty Cool build! As a RV Transporter it is great to see all the different kinds of units out there, especially when folks take it to the next level. Keep up the great videos.
Watching this guy’s enthusiasm, explanations and love for His sick machine is so cool. Im on board with him lol and obviously your channel is just pure Life at its fullest!! 🙏🏽💪🏽
Thanks for watching, Robert! Cheers!
Wow ! What a great rig, thanks for showing us around, now that was a good video 👍🏆.
See, rigs like this is what inspires me to do something out there. A lot of work was put in it and really informative.
Can't wait for winter camping 🤠
Eventually
*It seems unfair that people don’t want you to grow and do anything outside of what they’re used to seeing you do. I’ve been here since your “Why I live in my van” video (LONG LONG TIME) and have seen the channel and videos grow and I think it’s awesome. I wouldn’t care if you were filming in the snow, in the desert or on a beach! Your filmmaking capabilities are awesome and I look forward to all of it whichever vehicle you’re in! I personally like the Ken Burns feel of it all😏* #keepontrucking
Awesome truck and camper. It's amazing the things they can do with trucks and campers. Love the color inside the camper. The cabinets go well with the colors on the walls. So refreshing and very homey.. Bella is adorable. Reminds me of the dog I used to have growing up. Her name was Daisy. Chad, thanks for sharing this amazing tour of Tom & Caitlin's truck and camper. Drive safe.. Keep safe. God bless you on your next adventure.😘
Chad
Thank You for the tour of the Morton's rig. The Morton's use to put out a lot of content but for reason unknow they don't put much out anymore. They are really great people I miss not seeing as much from them anymore.
Tom and Caitlyn are super nice people who very efficiently/cost effectively built their vision into reality. The entire build is, from the tires on up, a well balanced blending of a tough as nails off road vehicle and a comfortable attractive "home". Kudos on the power system that only needs a generator back up occasionally to boost it. A girl's gotta have a bathroom that keeps her socks dry!!!
Chad; I followed Morton on the Move when they worked with Lancer for a custom build and then epic several months long trip through Alaska. I was quite impressed with the rig from Lancer which this couple were instrumental in the design. It was great they brought us along on that trip and like every trip, nothing goes as planned as they can tell you regarding porcupines eating the electrical wiring under the truck. Thanks for reminding us of this great couple. Travel safe.
That is awesome! Thanks for watching, Cheers!
WOW!!! Impressive vehicle. I was expecting everything to be mushed together. That was very roomy. Everything you'd expect in a home and more. Loved the interior color and layout. My heart is jumping a few beats faster. Rethinking my retirement/travel home. Thanks and safe travels. 💕
Glad you liked it!
Awesome episode Chad. The Mortons have a pretty sweet build, very functional for their lifestyle. Keep on trucking Brother ✊🏼🧐👊🏼😎🤙🏼
Cheers my friend. Thanks for watching!
Really cool. I remember the F350 Alaska trip with the slick mud travels. Well thought out new rig. 👍
Awesome stuff!! Me an my gf would love to do something like this but I’m always learning something new by watching videos like this. Traveling is the best dream of all
Same story here, I think it’s been YEARS now we’ve been dreaming of it, talking about it, and 2022 it the year.
Main “advise” I’m giving ourselves is to be perfectly imperfect; make those mistakes and just get out there.
Go for it, Sharon!
No time like the present, Shawn! Happy Trails!
Sweet ride! I have a Power Wagon that I overland in. Nothing as elaborate as this beauty, but it gets the job done. You surprisingly get better fuel mileage than I do.
So much good, practical advice here. Sharing ideas lifts us all up. That's how civilization advances. What a beautiful RV.
That's a really really nice truck. I love the bathroom design and the layout of the space. Also like how they just did it all second hand and built it up themselves. Recycling the camper and truck.
I totally agree!
Because of the side and underbody storage plus off road capability I had the same idea if using a flat deck ( we have some at work which gave me the idea)
Never got around to doing it but now I'm thinking about it again! Sick build!!
Great video. Awesome setup they have indeed. I have an Arctic Fox 1140 on a F350 Lariat dually. (I average 12 MPG for the record fully loaded). It's a great way to explore. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed it.
By far one of the coolest rig besides yours Chad. Loved watching this… now I need to convince the wife to copy the Morton’s ride and live in it. 😁
Man, the background music on your videos is awesome. Love what you have done with the sprinter. Great content too. I haven’t commented on TH-cam videos ever, but wanted to reach out and say you are doing the best. Stay safe brother.
Thank you very much for the kind words. Cheers! and Keep on truckin!
Waiting for winter camping Chad.
Loads of love from India ❤️
It's coming.
Awesome rig definitely love the space in that Bigfoot and that sweet Dodge 5500.
First time I seen you guys, can tell you got knowledge about this lovely build stay blessed people you make a lovely couple ❤and respect!!!
Eweey gooey gush..
Great economical build! And those cummins are great motors! They'll last forever!
Great Tour! Love the renovations and upgrades. You guys set a new standard for truck campers. Especially, with the dry bath. I am sure that BigFoot manufacturer is looking.
Never watched this Type of Off-Road Rig Tour before and I found this Very Informative, especially since I see more and more of these Set-ups on the road Everyday. Great Job‼️Great Tour and for bringing Viewers another Option to Consider😎‼️👍👍⬆️💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Always interesting seeing the imagination and creativity people have. Thanks
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi chad!!! The video quality looks like you’re producing an actual movie. I’ve never seen any creator done the film work let alone the editing so professionally like you. Just WOW! I hope you continue to film and bring us content I just love your work!!
Wow, thanks! I appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!
Really enjoyed the tour… happy trails you guys!!! 🤙🏼
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Good job Mortons.
Wow! Definitely going to subscribe to "Mortons on the Move" . You've just added a new dimension to the content that keeps us _Armchair Adventurers'_ engaged! 🍻 Cheers!
Thanks for watching HighTide - Cheers!
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Was that license plate on Morgan's rig legit? It was cool, I wish we had something like that for our states license plates.
@@-HighTide I’m not sure
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Being a bachelor myself I'd rather have your van.
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It's snowing here today in Tri-Cities Washington. I hope you're in the thick of it yourself!
I watched them when they were headed to the Artic. What an adventure!
Cheers! Thanks for watching!
Very interesting and thanks to you and to Mortons On The Move for the overview
Glad you enjoyed it - Thanks for watching!
Wow, looks amazing.
I had watched their videos on them getting the truck and they bought it with the super singles from a guy up in Alaska because it was used on the oil fields up there but it's still an amazing truck and makes me want one
Loved it 😍 can’t wait too see the winter camping in the van manz
happy new year 🎊
Happy new year!!
This was a great rig thank for the tour i wish i had the skill to build my own rig
Well done 👍
I love this rig. Cool.
Awesome 👏 👏👏
Love your channel and everything you do!! Awesome truck!!!
Cheers, Jason!
Awesome material as usual Chad!!!
Glad you liked it!
Wah that's a serious rig. Really nice setup
Yeah...I subscribe to the Mortons ...I have a Chevy 3500...after watching the Mortons I want a 550!!👍👍💪😎
👍I think you left a Zero off the future Model.
@@bencuraza6503 yes..I did😁..oops
So cool Chad. Nice to see a differ e type of video from you Chad! ✌🏼
Glad you liked it!
i love this video ... the way they explain & elaborate everything its really helpfull for the internationnal viewers like us...
Thanks!
Really enjoyed that video jad keep well hope to see you soon again.
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
god i love the music u put in this one. Safe travels bro bro
Cheers!
Quite the impressive truck and camper. The bathroom would be a priority for sure, very nice design.
Definitely!
Love it!
Really awesome sharing.
Wow thanks for sharing
Love this!!
Awesome build. Great job on the video tour.
Thanks for watching, Paul!
Sweet...Great job!
Feliz año nuevo, esperaremos muuuchos videos
Feliz año nuevo, Nelly! Gracias!
It was nice mobile-camping-system. But I like the way you manage things and your way/s of action/s . Keep it up Bro.
Thanks!
My favorite van life vlogger
Cheers!
Hi yeah all pretty cool stuff on the surface though what I like myself with van life is the simplicity it allows for nature connection without the need for obviously mega buck riggs which seem to become more outlandish the further we progress .. I loved chad in his vanagan for eg .. each to our own hey . Peace out x
Great build...
Thank you for sharing this video I love their camper van awesome 🤩 😘👍
Our pleasure!
I was able to learn a lot from this video thank you very much! 👍👍👍❤️👏👏👏😊
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!
That is a nice Truck Build🤘🏽
Great camper amazing build
Awesome rig
Van life rocks
Hey Chad
Love Your Channel
Always Enjoy Your Videos
Thanks
Cheers, Leonard!
I miss my truck camper in many ways but my van has a lot of advantages as well.
AWESOME BUILD,!
When he say is manual!😮💨😍
Amazing build! I want to own something like this - from someone that’s already built it.
Bring on the snow loved their camper van ❤️❤️
It’s coming.
Great build 👏 👌 👍 😊
That rig is a beast. I travel full time in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with an Ursa Minor top which is small and very capable but I find myself thinking a lil more space might be called for in the future.
Cheers to that!
That is definitely a amazing rig. I wish i could afford to single out my 4500 . Maybe in the future .
That's cool! Thanks for watching!
great rv i love it
Awesome 👍
That rig is amazing!!!!!
Thanks for watching! Much appreciated!
No way...i was just at that campsite for my new year's video I released yesterday! Crazy, I must have just missed yall by a few days.
Ha Ha Ha! That's awesome you recognized it. Thanks for watching!
Very cool truck camper rig!...
We agree!
Lol yeah, blame rocking in the camper on the winds.
Very cool
Nice!