Nomads on a perpetual road trip across America. Join us as we renovate our vintage 1970 Avion C11 truck camper from museum piece to overland adventuremobile. In it, we will explore remote dirt roads, wander through curious road-side attractions, and share our trips and tricks for nomadic living.
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Sounds like a lot.
I am about to sign up for the 50K and saw this video on KZread. First of all you guys are so cute, LOVE your energy! The video was very inspiring but I’m WAY slower, hoping for seven hours. I’m nervous about getting lost though. I run Bryant all the time, but it sounded confusing on the video. Thank you all again so much 🙏🏾
Thank you so much! I will say that the Long Hunter 50k has a, passionate race director and a lot of course markers but the turnaround points can be confusing. There aren't enough volunteers to highlight each important intersection. The fact that you have some familiarity with the course will give you a huge benefit in being able to keep a mental map of where you are and learning the course will help you anticipate those important landmarks. If you have the opportunity, I'd really recommend bringing some kind of GPS device (your phone or a smartwatch with maps) and hike/bike/run the Jones Mill portion so you have some familiarity with it. That's the section with the greatest opportunity to get lost. If you have the budget, a map enabled smart watch is a game changer. But we didn't have one when we ran the race. And, hey, if you do manage to get lost in classic ultra running tradition, that extra distance is considered "bonus miles" and something for you to wear with pride when you cross the finish line. Good luck!
HOLA, YA COMPRÉ LA PARTE DE ABAJO DEL ANDAMIO EN LA EMPRESA EASY, PERO NO TENÍAN EL RESTO DE LOS ACCESORIOS, ME GUSTARIA COMPRARLOS PUDEN INDICARME DONDE Y COMO ADQUIRIRLOS. HUGO DE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. GRACIAS.
Great video guys, I had no idea there were off-trail hiking tours at the Petrified National Forest. Another must-do item added to my list!
Nice build BUT aluminum MELTS around 1100 degrees F, if a battery has a thermal runaway it will MELT the aluminum, it's better to be STEEL welded together.
This was a helpful video I combined this and the manufacturer instructions and installed my kit in an hour. Thank you!
I just found you guys on IG, (Followed), tracked you to the YT, (Liked 👍🏼, and subscribed 😉) I have to say, I LOVED THIS VIDEO!! I've done 10Ks [not since HS and college 🙄] but I remember what all it takes... Wow, 50K !! 😮 🎉🎉 to you guys 🎉🎉🎉 As for videoing while running, 🫨 I give you both tremendous credit. And the editing, adding in the aerial view of the course, trail marked in red, was brilliantly done!! 🎉🥳🎉 I wish there was a way to have more people watch and comment, but right now I don't know anyone else who runs/ran. I will link to this when I get my Blog up and running 🤞🏻 Thanks for a Super Great video, and a glimpse of the Long Hunter 50K!! 😊
Thank you very much! This certainly was an extra involved project to train, capture, and edit but a delight to share. We have even better cameras for our next race. I hope you’ll enjoy it as well when we finally post that. 😅
First order of business, buy a bunch of expensive tools. spend a week putting it all togethor, or just buy a decent battery box/ tool box, and build the entire unit in that..
This is not frame mounted. 100% of the Trq. Is being controlled by the bed bolts.
Thank you for the great video and webpage! Worked out exactly like planned with your additional help. As an engineer, a couple of notes on all this for others ... Get the 3/8-24UN tap and run several times thru each front anchor plate to clear out the paint and such. The bolts should thread in by-hand easily. This makes mounting the front anchor plate SO much easier! Fine thread bolts are ~very easy to cross-thread! Otherwise, great helper vid! (2020 Ram 3500 Diesel)
good video, i just tested one i bought from ebay, it leaked, then a metal bolt broke off in the plastic housing oh boy
very well done video, I bought a setup that had this already installed and now I can actually make sure it was all done correctly, very appreciative for your post!
Going to the black hills,this week for some primitive camping. Cant wait to try this
If we use an “owl” on the install is it best to do the install at night?
Why not use alluminium? It is much cheaper...
A lot of unnecessary hardware. I’m going to use my side pockets and install drop in brackets
Very good thank you very much I loved your video
The anchor plate that is a 2 person job doesn't need a nut? Does this mean the the bolt from inside the box threads directly into the anchor plate?
Yes the anchor plates are tapped so you thread into them
tip: slow down your drill bit a lil ..until you can just see the flutes
your camera doesn't have a FLIR watermark? why?
This isn't a FLIR video. Seek cameras allow the option to remove the watermark.
@@Roamlab Guess I must be missing something. I didn't see the option in the FLIR app and their support team said it couldn't be removed.
@@LegendaryJim You are correct. FLIR doesn't allow you to remove the watermark. This video was taken using a Seek thermal camera as part of a comparison article for FLIR vs. Seek thermal cameras: roamlab.com/best-thermal-camera/
@@Roamlab ok... *sigh* I was hoping you'd have a fix for me. I hear from someone else the FLIR desktop app will allow you to remove it from images, but I haven't tested that claim yet.
@@LegendaryJim yeah, we never had any luck. That’s why we returned our FLIR. But I hope you find a solution!
At 2:10 you installed that tab backwards. The threaded side should be on the inside, so when I install the screw, you make it tighten the whole sandwich together and it holds tighter.
Very helpful. The dealer didn’t space the guide poles correctly on my truck. It’s always been a real bugger to alight camper. Know I can fix it and hopefully it will not be so difficult to load camper. Thanks!
Very interesting. Question: if you run two MPPT 100/50 solar chargers in parallel like that shown, do they need to communicate with each other? Presently I have one 100/50 and 880 watts of 18V panels divided as three identical 160 watt, two identical 200 watt, all same manufacturer, all same voltage, all in parallel. It rarely goes over 76% efficiency = 670 watts, and the charger is rated for 700 watts where anything exceeding that is basically left unused. I plan to buy a second 1000/50 and four 200-watt panels identical to the two 200 watt panels that I currently have. I use 6 gauge for the charger output (the maximum size that will fit the charger) and have no problems whatsoever other than I need more power. Do you foresee any issues?
Do you have for model nissan xtrail 2008?
Hi Gavino! We don't sell Bushwacker Fender Flares but you can check with the manufacturer at their website: www.bushwacker.com/
Such a cool truck bed option! Do you have an 8ft bed? If yes, how does it do off pavement?
Yup, we have an 8ft bed. It's designed for offroad adventures. So far, it has held up well.
Great build,but i guess an anderson connector looks much more neat and simple for easy disconnect
Looks great guys! Dreams of emulating your bed on my F250 and Avion. 💙Grif
Thanks Grif! It's a solid bed!
which lights did you end up going with? I am waiting for my ascent to arrive :)
what did you do with the factory ram box?
Sadly, we didn't have any luck selling it so it was recycled.
Ola tudo bem como faço para comprar e enviar para o Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Do you have the stake hole brophy mounts or the ones that clamp on?
We used the clamp on Brophys. We did a writeup about the experience here: roamlab.com/brophy-camper-tie-downs/
I use the frame mount type with no holes to drill and to me the frame would be a lot stronger and to me the bed mounts would let the camper to sway a tiny bit more.
High quality video, and a new subscriber for your effort.
These videos are so well put together and very professional thank you for making them!! #Roamlab 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What size are the factory screws? Mine were missing and I did not notice until it was too late when I bought it. I know it's 8mm to take it off, but what size are the actual screws. So I can purchase new ones. I have a 2021 Ram Rebel if that matters
ohh, thats exactly like what we're looking for to go on our Toyota pickup. We don't haul a truck camper but our 1987 Ford Conquest has zero storage so I'm looking to add storage to our pickup. Thanks for sharing, now I know more about where to start looking!
Finding the right truck bed for your camper is no simple feat but opening up all that storage is a game changer!
I like the design, look and price of the Happijac mount over the 'lower frame mounts' that cost 2x more...the drilling and assembly are a bit undesirable, but overall, the price is the big dissuader on the $900 frame mounts (where there's $100 of steel, and $800 of profit for the company).
Are the bushwacker flares universal fitment or vehicle specific? Wouldnt mind a set for my 02 CRV
The fender flares are designed to fit the manufacturer's body, so one flare could fit on similar bodies but not all. Bushwacker has a vehicle selector on their website so you can narrow down what flares will fit on your rig.
Do you by any chance sell your battery boxes? I just bought my first 12V lith ion deep cycle battery for a trolling motor but I can't find a suitable battery box for it. I'd be willing to pay you for one, let me know, thanks!
Thanks for asking but, no, we don't sell battery boxes. We just share the process.
Which site did you have? I have Telephone canyon 1 coming up. Jeep and off road trailer
We were at TC1 too! I have pictures here: roamlab.com/telephone-canyon-1/
@@Roamlab thanks that’s very helpful.
Looks nice! I’m still learning so might be a stupid question, but what size wire is used for negative terminal? Wondering what the current carrying capacity is.
Not stupid at all. Getting the right sized wire makes a world of difference. We use 1/0 gauge wire to connect the batteries to each other and the busbars. That's a good reminder, though, I should make a video of how the whole system comes together.
When did you make that trip? I'm heading out there next weekend and will also be camping in telephone canyon.
We drove the road late winter of 2021. Telephone Canyon is an exceptional campsite. It’s hard to miss with that striking rock formation.
I loved watching your rig making its way along Old Ore Road. 👍
Awe! Thank you! It was fun to shoot some video while spotting.
New subscriber here, excellent video!
Thanks!
This is beautiful. I’m not gonna do it, cause it looks so hard, but it’s amazing
Thank you! It was a time consuming project. But we chose this design so that people could see the battery cell arrangement.
@@Roamlab Any chance you could build an Ebike battery storage? Which materials would you recommend?
Excellent build, very creative and functional!
This is what I love about America.
Thank u for all this information
Do you have front fender flares that will fit on a 2000 Dodge Dually 3500
It looks like they do. Check our the vehicle selector on the Bushwacker websiite.
Is the stabilizing bar required to install these?
It’s not required, but I’d advise including it.