V13E1: Overland Explorer Camp-HBE - Part 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- Adventure is afoot in OK4WD's 2021 RAM 3500 "Ramper" build, equipped with an Overland Explorer Vehicles CAMP-HBE flat bed camper. This week, I take this brand new truck into Colorado's mountainous backcountry to put it through its paces. Features scenic four-wheel drive routes at high-elevations, sprawling vistas, curious wildlife, an exhilarating hike, and some familiar recipes. Part one of two.
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In this video, Chris drives a lighthouse to the top of a mountain! Hahah
One sweet RAM.
This guy is underrated!he deserve million subs!
I'm pretty sure NASA can see the truck all lit up from the space station.😲 Nice setup, the fridge door definitely needs a fix. Good video. 👍🏻😎
That thing is no doubt insanely awesome and glad you are showcasing it. It is just so big and heavy you would end up having to pass on a lot of possibly great trails.
That thing is a monster!
The squeaking you hear while on the trail is the Tork Lift Derringer latches, they are spring loaded and require oiling from time to time. I think it is time.
Great video Chris, we are going to take a look and see what we can do with the latch on the 164L Nova Kool Fridge
Finally something for us full size overlanders!!!
That seems the ultimate full-time overland vehicle - love it.
Great trip! Thanks for sharing 🤙🤙
LIVING LIFE at 6:33. Awesome videography as always . A great vid on an awesome truck . Thanks OK4WD !
Chris, first visit to Utah and saw some ‘overlanders’ at a petroglyphs panel. I told them i followed you and they knew of you!! Told them if I was only 30 years younger: we had a good laugh! You give me courage to take a chance with exploring where others might pass by. Thanks!!!
That's thing is massive, lots of options
I’d love to see you showcase a Sports Mobile Econoline. Thanks Chris! Keep it up.
The canopy really needs a pair of rear windows. Its just real nice to have that view while dinning. Also needs long drawers under the mattress for storage. Definitely trash the fridge and get a better one.
Great video Chris...
Nothing like a diesel chugging up the hills.
Torque and more torque.
Loved that too...except being squeeky.
Fall Guy!!!😍. Childhood favorite 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Nice rig the things ginormous thanks for the video your videos are very calming be blessed
It's really fun to see you experience new platforms.
Really enjoyed the scenery. On my list to visit. I also enjoyed the idea of the Ramper but it’s just too big. I feel sorry for the trails. That beast must eat ‘em up.
Agreed. Too big for some of my favorite trails. Looks like a fire road only vehicle.
If I had that rig I might permanently forget to go home or to work, LOL! I sure love seeing the places you camp and hike. Can’t wait for my annual trek next year.
That thing is ridiculously awesome!!
Great vid, Chris. For those interested, I'll note that this particular CAMP-HBE was one of the early models and the current version has some updates and improvements (like the toilet/storage closet countertop now being level with the bed, added external access door for that toilet/storage closet, offer a king bed pullout, offer a cassette toilet, offer an inverter, etc.) We have had an OEV CAMP-X for the last couple years and OEV is constantly taking owner feedback and improving their rigs. Also, the very few rigs that have needed warranty work have quickly been cared for. The number of US dealerships is growing. So far, Canada purchases are factory direct but they are working to add dealerships up there as well.
We've used our CAMP-X well below freezing and the furnace will keep it as warm as you want...though I'll admit, we keep the furnace at a comfortable 55 - 60 while we sleep summer or winter and not 75 like you! In our house, I'd be turning on AC if the bedroom was 75 at night! Ha. And the best part of OEV campers is that there is no condensation unlike our previous pop-up camper that had an aluminum-frame. We had that for 3 years and loved it but the condensation was horrible even in dry Montana. So when OEV started making pop-up slide-in campers, we bought our CAMP-X. The composite panels are R8 and sidewalls are R4 and only place for condensation is the aluminum extrusions which they now cover with insulating foam so now no place for condensation. And OEV uses way better appliances than in our previous pop-up. All the quality stuff I'd use if I was building my own: REDARC battery manager, Truma AquaGo water heater, Truma Varioheat furnace, etc.
We are planning to change from our slide-in CAMP-X to the flatbed CAMP-HBE when it's time to buy our next pickup at which time I'll change from a Fullsize to an HD.
One of the best things about OEV is that they listen to customers like yourself and make changes to the design. Continuous improvements. Unlike other companies that stick to a 30+ year old design and make only cosmetic changes.
Had similar condensation problems in my “slide in.”
Also winter was like living in a crushed ice margarita-even with the “arctic pack” insulation.
Things they all share in common: expensive and heavy-especially on a half ton.
@@dmwi1549 Agreed. So happy to not have to go through the 10 - 15 minute morning ritual of wiping up all the condensation and dry it out like on previous rig even when we vented at night. The last straw with that camper was wiping up at least 1/4" of standing water from under our mattress in the cabover corner on a fall trip to the pacific northwest. No such issues in the OEV.
OEVs slide-in version is the CAMP-X and what we've had. Ours is 1,260LB dry so on the limit for a typical Fullsize pickup once you add water, propane, batteries, people, food and gear. I submit that even ours would be better in an HD pickup. The CAMP-HBE flatbed is around 1,550 dry and so should really only be considered for a HD pickup. The smaller CAMP-M is geared towards midsize pickups and starts at 1,018LB dry. And all these weights are with standard features so any optional features add more weight. A nice touch is that OEV typically lists the weight of each optional feature so you can determine how much weight each option will list.
Nice but too big-n-heavy for me. Chris, years ago there was a pin that went through a bracket on the refrigerator that pinned the door shut over the bumps and bangs. I'm surprised that this refrigerator doesn't have one.
There is a lot of room in the back. Like it. Also, the light are nice and bright. Although, have to have the car running for that.
Geez. You can probably see this thing from orbit. Night time or day time.
That Ramper must get at least 17 ft to the gallon.
Mine stock got 19-21mpg, after delete and 38" tires 23mpg, 19 mixed. 14-15mpg on 38s towing a 7k lb trailer
Thank you for the wonderful views!
Beautiful landscapes! Thanks for sharing! That truck is so huge and complex! It looks nice on the inside! Cool change of pace! 🥾🥾😎
Trick to comment surfers with similar rigs.
Easiest way to streamline the camp breakdown is to open the rearward vent and fire the vent van in exhaust mode, close the door, and draw a vaccum in the entire camper. That way popping the roof down always results in tidy fabric folding that handles itself without the whole second step of tucking and checking stuff didnt get caught.
I really like that rig. The camper looks to have great quality and I’m excited to see that finally someone put lights up in front of the popup.
I took a snapshot at 9:43......wow what a view.......that would make a great sticker. Love your work!
Awesome shots Chris, Another Episode of Venture4WD's Wild Kingdom featuring the elusive Alpine mountain goat... Like the Rigg. Safe travels Perry
Just wanted to say great channel, Watch every week!
Did he fart as he walked away from the truck? LOL
As always your presentation is excellent. You give insight to products and ideas that help people think outside the box.
Nice Dodge Mahal! Looks like you're Down2Mob! Hahaha. On a serious note...Wow what a beautiful location!
Awesome video as usual! I knew right where you were heading when I saw that big rock on the switchback. I camped last summer about 300 feet past your spot , the dead end of that two track at about 12700. Had it all to myself also, amazing spot!
interesting build, this is a serious setup. I love it
Yous have sure seen some beautiful spots love watching yous travel to different areas.
The old goat 🐐, well, new goat looks mighty impressive.
Chris that’s a nice looking rig, however I’ll side with others, it’s really to big to be practical when the trail narrows…
You and Shannon stay safe out there.
It's big, but seems more offroad capable than something like the Revel. A mid step in between the Revel and the Jeep. Of course Chris is going to moto it harder than any other sane person on the planet!!! When you see all of the contents of the refrigerator on the floor....
Sounds like it needs a lube job.
safe is a widely overused word in todays Karen world…some of us do not want to be safe
Nice rig! You're killing me, I roamed those mountains for near 20 years and love the Arkansas River towns like Leadville/Buena Vista/Salida.
Nice rig and also to have a little change of pace. Enjoy Chris!
Chris appreciate the review of the OEV CAMP HBE. If this type of setup can do 85-90% of the USFS/BLM trails you have been to with the Jeep, works for me. There is an indoor shower. Just need to connect the blue plastic pipe in the battery compartment to the exterior port. 11,000 lbs. empty still leaves a good amount of capacity.
Heavy! Wow
Very nice as usual. Loved looking at another option. It did seem to be very squeaky though, what was causing that and can that be corrected?
Hey! Chris , VERY nice looking truck/ overlander vehicule , it's like having your own 5 stars hotels/motels. As always great vids....thanks-you for sharing.
Ultimate machine !! 🙌
Chris, I love you but 75°F with a sleeping bag!? I’d be sweating! 😝
Excellent vid Chris. Nice vehicle change from your jeep. Looking Forward to seeing more of your thoughts on it.
Awesome rig I’m a little jealous😀
With those colors I first thought you were in a U-Haul.
That rig looks real fun
That is a nice setup I don't even want to imagine what the price tag is on that but it's nice it'll do the trick looking forward to the second one. 👍👍😀🇨🇦
Give or take on that price
Camper and flatbed is 60k+ depending on upgrades. Just checked the websites
Awesome! I was hoping it would be a Ram.
Cool car/ RV/ 4 wheel Ram/ overland 😊 only one fault, not my car 🥲have fun!
nice one Sir
My favorite part is when you locked it with the audible alert 😂
That was good. Got to be careful for that criminal element of mountain sheep always looking to steal your valuables to pawn off for drugs!
Ha. I wish manufactures would default the key fob locking to silent. You can't walk down the street or parking lot without all the noise pollution of beeps and honks as people lock and unlock their vehicles. And even in campground over and over. Ha. Another reason we don't use campground. I turned the audible beep off in my truck, but a simple work around is just manually hitting the lock button on the door rather than using the keyfob.
Gotta love those Rams!!
You forgot, not get abducted by Aliens along with the RAM :-)
Agree with other posts, too big and heavy. However, excellent video.
A coworker who retired bought something similar and he’s been everywhere with it.He had a motor home and got tired of packed campgrounds.
Chris, this reminds me of my own Dodge 11,000 pound rig and after taking it on several similar off road trips I said too hard...get an orange Jeep Wrangler (-;
at 3:45 the passenger front wheels lifts. Thinking about the suspension, what is the most likely cause?
I just sold a similar RV(Tiger) after four years and a 68,000 adventure miles. The last couple years I have be flat towing(30,000 nearly) a Wrangler 2 dr. Rubicon dingy for serious back country exploring. I am now looking for a RV that is not an off-roader or trying to be, haha. It just needs to have 2WD, enough power to tow my JLR and be comfortable in bad weather. Looking for Class "C"1 Ton ,20'ish with a big gas motor. New a 1/3 the cost of this rig or the Revel, used less than a 1/10 the cost.
That pasta looked Al Dente --- as it should '';) .... next Episide Chris takes the RAM down Black bear pass -- That would tow Orangie very nicely if you didn't already have another mobile basecamp
Nice review Chris. Thanks!
Bad ass rig!!!!
We would love to hear more next week about this platform in comparison to a 4x4 sprinter. As current 144 4x4 owners, we love the platform and our build out but would like to get back to slightly more technical trails. Do you think that size OEV camper, based on a 6.5 ft truck bed feels adequate in terms of living space? Or would a 8' model feel more livable like the van? Any chance a 8ft truck could actually do some of the trails out there even if it had 37's, lockers etc? We are based in Socal where the trails are rather wide open. Eventually, we will be moving back to the mountains and it would be unfortunate if our rig no longer fit.
Also curious to hear your personal likes/dislikes related to passthrough (van) or in this Ok4wd's build (no passthrough). I cant stand hearing the dishes, food, etc in the van cabinets slosh and slam back and forth - which I could eliminate with a truck camper BUT then you loose that easy access from the drivers seat. Did this bother you now that you're used to the revel? Or did you welcome the quiet cab?
Travel safe. Thanks Chris.
I like that your trying out something new. It sure has a lot of room in it.
This looks like a setup for keeping it parked in the same place for a few days then moving on. Would hate to move it every day. Looks comfortable to live in.
Mmmm.. might not be quite the nimble explorer as Jeep but that is way more than a home base vehicle.
It would be a tough decision between the Ramper and the Toyota camper you used from OK 4wd couple years ago.
I was just out in Moab with my 2000 F250 Powerstroke. I spent most of the time camping out of the bed using a Kodiak bed tent. This would definitely make setting up camp easier and wouldn't have checked into a hotel the night it stormed. However I did end up in places that there is no way I would have fit with the camper on the back. I was lucky to make it out of a few spots as it was, my off road gps got confused a few times and tried to kill me getting me off track onto what looked to be side by side or buggy trails lol. I was probably within an inch of major body damage squeezing between a tree and cliff side, would've been screwed with the camper. Wouldn't have been able to turn around, and wouldn't have been able to continue forward as the trail became more and more narrow and technical.
J'adore ce Ram overland !
Rad Truck for lots of miles and capability. I don't think this is made for technical trails but it could definitely handle most trails.
Great video thank you!
I had virtually the same thing as this on a cheaper scale. A Ram 2500 Cummins tradesman crew cab short box with a fleet wood angler popup camper. It was big……I have an Ursa Minor jku now and my wife and I are much happier. This camper truck is very nice looking though!
How can I watch right from the very beginning ..... and how are the episodes numbered ???
20 seconds in, I’m thinking this is one heavy beast. Seemed to do ok considering it’s lack of lockers. 11k+lbs? Stay out of the mud!
And a single 110ah battery? I guess-since heat and stove are propane.
I’ll have to check propane capacity.
My Four Wheel camper in zero degrees would burn through a10 lb tank in 3 days with minimal cooking, furnace run at 50f on and off through night only. And that’s with Arctic insulation option and a German Shepard to supplement the heater!
With two 10lb tanks it seems I was always googling propane refill locations which sucks over the winter holidays.
My new rig has no canvas, is not overloaded and heats with diesel.
Very nice!!🙏🙏🙏
Great video. Very squeaky.
FYI- its a water heater, not a hot water heater, if the water is already hot, you dont need to heat it.
That huge, new, modern kitchen and he makes spaghetti.....hahaha!!!
Awesome rig, bit big and heaven, but looks really comfortable for camping. What is squeaking when you drive?
Maybe stop by a truck stop/hardware store and get an adjustable tie down bar to keep the fridge door closed in transit.
He said 1,100# when he obviously meant 11,000#. No big deal. But he calls 11k the "empty" weight, which seems about 1,000# higher than I would've guessed. I don't know how he defines"empty". But a 3500 with 4x4 and Cummins has a curb weight of around 7,500# (incl full tank of gas). The camper has a dry weight of 1,650#. So, that's 9,150# combined. Add another 300# for the flatbed (additional versus the removed bed), 300# of water, and 500# of whatever I missed (batteries, solar, etc). That's 10,250# , and includes 300# of water that I probably should not have included, depending on what he meant by "empty" weight.
Damn I got to where I try not to watch these videos because I get so envious
Seems you're hanging around Colorado a lot lately Chris. I suspect you may be waiting around for the overland expo West at Flagstaff in a few weeks. I'll be looking for that rig and you there🤙
Looked like a sales pitch for that hulking monstrosity. Taking that polluting mess into that beautiful wilderness is almost obscene.
My wife is surprised you don't just move your vehicle's when they are very unlevel. Stacking rocks seems like a bad idea and more work. Buy some leveling blocks they don't take up that much room and you can keep them outside if needed!
Yay!
I can’t imagine the stock axles are happy with all that weight bouncing spinning bouncing and then traction. I realize it’s a 3500 with stupid big axles…..but that’s a lot of weight. Cool vehicle to explore wide/extrawide roads.
Rear axle on these is borderline indestructible, fronts fine for the most part, needs to be trussed for ultimate strength if I remember correctly
I believe those campers are made in Alberta Canada. 🇨🇦
Red Deer, AB.
Squeak squeak squeak
Agreed! What the heck is all the squeaking???
Did you buy more shoes at REI? I don't remember you mentioning it in your previous videos. I know last year you had to buy new shoes. Happy walking.
I still cant help but think the Sportsmobile E350 is the best solution for mobility and comfort. Well…if the money situation isn’t an issue. Do you agree? Great video!
I think the SLRV Bushman 4x4 is even better. It has solid pop-top and short wheelbase.
@@krichd1 yup, that thing is awesome!!
look at all those carbs!
I was wrong, i guessed a ford but instead its a doodgee, albeit a diesel, yay, better than a gas burner!!!
I’ll be glad to see orangey again. That big thing just seems like over kill to me. Too noisy, too big and just too much. It’s like the infamous rich kid wanting to go on an adventure.