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Dude I was following you from the beginning! Keep it up!

Great video. Liked your decision processes, conclusions and applications. Very detailed install record. I’ve been researching recovery sprinter front end mounts and your’s is the best concept yet. Thank you for taking the time to help others.

1:21 Just a heads up on the spelling of "System". Great video, thank you for sharing your content.

That's going to be an awesome vehicle when completed. It's amazing how many items you have to deal with. It's going to be interesting to compare your build cost vs another company that builds on this platform (SLRV Australia). The cost of the high end overlanding vehicles have always been expensive but inflation has really increased the cost, as you well know. To me this is one of the best platforms. Capability, reliability, livability with as small of a footprint (length) as possible.

How much did it cost you to build just in materials cost?

This is my dream machine! Awesome job! I'm scrolling through your videos trying to find the magic "sealant" you are using. Can you let me know what it is? Also, where did you find the 4x4 Mitsubishi in the US? Can you still order them?

If this cabinet's rockin don't bother knockin

Did you install the coolant pump that came with the D5 just on the inlet (supply) side of the D5?

Good video. I have the PA-18's for my Sprinter bed, too, but opted out of the hall effect and wish I hadn't. They are installed but I am refining my plan to include external limit switches as my resulting up/lower limits for the internal ones have become OBE. The limit switches will 'reset' the alignment because they are individual. I also bought the wifi controller which works with the app and I can use a single switch for the group or move them individually if they get too out of sync. To account for level differences during travel across the four actuators and any potential torque on the bed frame, I am working on a 'flexible' attachment (rope cable) or a ball joint if I can find the right one for my use case. The latter effort has come up empty so far. Will likely go with the rope cable and put heat shrink to make it look finished.

Did you ever get this installed and is there a review?

brilliant love the idea I’m looking to do something similar in a cargo trailer converted to toy hauler. What did you use and how did you fabricate the tracks that the bed rides up and down on? I thank you in advance for your time.

Did you need to sand the factory sub floor with a belt sander to get the adhesive for the top vinyl sheet to stick well enough? That factory sub floor just seems like the texture would make it difficult to adhere something on top. Thanks!

Here is a link to a 12 volt motorized DC ball valve in stainless, my preference for cold weather durability. Motorized so that the switch powers and opens it and when the switch is off retained power within the unit auto closes the ball valve. www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&spc=MTozNzcxMTQ0MDIyMTM4NzQ2OjE3MjY2NzQ2NTM6c3BfYXRmOjIwMDAwMjg4NDc3OTAzMTo6MDo6&url=%2FMotorized-Valve-Stainless-U-S-Solid%2Fdp%2FB06WWPZWGZ%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1_sspa%3Fcrid%3DJQQPSIAF5028%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yfGY3xP8J6ktcPeYXCjjT27D-c6Km_MeF1CntznMwUWwdLFlfICSmmdRjLNJBJu_OYlVRaUsuh_s6N-aNX2TOp_86UFLY_k6oxD9f1ywvnFxDvhAMbMEnp_K-sTZidSF5xY4NrsGXu2A_d2A-qNq7z2NrpA5VZTY8e7LMoiaz0QgOsjK-bkEu4gPmmXcQu75ThoPwmeTMC8eJYKWkkV4ldqZC_IvkhbkImdxJBXB2RY.Q7CRnwmFjhHOPEgy8o1TW1POlvLm8HM1q73fLO3vCrQ%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3D12%2Bvolt%2Bdc%2Bmotorized%2Bstainless%2B1%252F2%2522%2Bball%2Bvalve%26qid%3D1726674653%26sprefix%3D12%2Bvolt%2Bdc%2Bmotorized%2Bstainless%2B1%252F2%2Bball%2Bvalv%252Caps%252C171%26sr%3D8-1-spons%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY%26psc%3D1

thank you for info, would you provide a link of the valve that you have used, thank you.

As per other comments, amazing information shared and thank you. Did you prep the surfaces? It looks gel coat on the fiberglass panel. Did you scotchbrite the aluminum and scuff the 'glass? I am also a huge fan of Sikaflex.

Size is too small for all your mates to fit in 😂

Can this attachment method really survive 70mph crosswinds?

I bought this habitat turn key completely ready to start camping. What was you total part cost?

So grateful you keep sharing this relevant information with all of us. Watching your videos is always worth it.

Funny and informative video, Thanks Any bets on how long until they make him change the name?

Has anyone wrapped a composite? Currently searching ....

Thank you for the detailed layout. I’ve been looking for what option I wanted to go with. Your video has justified me choosing this option. lol

Hi, I relaize this is an older video, but where on the roof did you locate the junction box? Are you happy with the location and would place it (where you did) again? I'm getting ready to put glands in but like your one box for all idea. Need a suitable location best to accomadate multiple wire harnesses. Thanks!

If I could share a humble opinion.. you’re creating a beautiful rig and taking the time to capture quality video however, there’s so much talking and very little showing the process of anything that it makes it less desirable to watch. I just watched 5-7 of your videos, but each video there was way more talking than video showing an actual build process. I think if you chose to narrate over the video, (which could be a lot closer in a lot of shots so the viewer felt a part of the process and not like a spectator that couldn’t really tell what was going on) you’d see a lot more views and subs. Genuinely wish you all the best! I just know for myself, when I take the time to watch videos it’s so I can see the project being done and learn from them. These make it a bit hard to do either.

Goid to see you're back and making progress

Great content! I'm inspired to build something similar someday soon. Quick question... did you ever have to remove a piece of 8020 that you glued on? Curious how that process went, and if not, did you have a plan for how you would do it? Slice through it with a long utility blade?

Got the same issue but hovers around 250 when going up grade or in 100F ambient temp with cabin/roof AC on. Trying to brainstorm aux cooling options. Did you do anything to address this?

Nice to know you did not abandon us :D I was afraid you finished your masterpiece without telling.

Just a thought...could you use a silicone spray inside the track to provide some lubrication for your rubber seals?

Great content as always! Keep it up!

I live in my van full time and there’s nothing worse (for me) than having to sleep with my head lower than my feet because my van isn’t parked on level ground. So, I was thinking of installing actuators in each corner of my beds platform to level the bed platform. I would have each actuator work independently so I could level the bed from each axis. What do you think?

... "and Wallah"

All these electric actuators are nice toys, but nothing more. There is no redundancy, and so far, I have only read about inadequate emergency solutions. Regardless of a service life of 15,000 operations before failure, a fuse blowing due to overload caused by an internal blockage is enough. This is already predetermined due to the installation location in the garage and is just a matter of time. If the actuators are individually fused at all, it is not clear where the fuses are located and whether they would be accessible. Even if the fuses are accessible, this does not protect against a mechanical blockage of the flaps, because the garage will eventually be filled up anyway. The installation location, specifically the large distance to the rear and garage partition walls, promotes the possibility of jamming any kind of cargo. If you look closely, the actuators, due to their installation position, take up about 15-20% of the entire cargo space, making this space not useable in a meaningful way. The note that bolts can be loosened without tools in an emergency may be true in theory, but in reality, it's just sugarcoating. You might be able to crawl into the garage, but this does not guarantee access to the mounting points of the actuators to then loosen the bolts, even without tools - unless the garage is empty. As I heard, bicycles are also supposed to fit in there. Good luck reaching the bolts, especially applying the necessary force to the bolts under maximum tension, particularly in the unfavorable and non-strength-enhancing body position that would be required. This especially concerns the rear actuators, because there not only bicycle frames and spoked wheels, but also massive boxes, would likely stand in the way. You yourself praised the terrible locking force in the video. I don’t even want to start talking about crushed children’s hands - Cybertruck trunk, anyone? Or is there a corresponding sensor system? Especially in lawsuit-happy USA. The purpose of the electric operation of the passthrough doors to the driver’s cab is also not goal-oriented, unless you are looking for a thriller in the form of dysfunction and extended escape time in emergency situations. Or for comfortable bathroom breaks during the ride for the passenger, since at least one door should be closed during the ride.

Great to have you back!

Very interesting indeed. As usual your attention to detail is paramount, I cannot wait to see the cabin side reveal.

What does that look like from the outside? Are you still going to use an accordion boot to join cab and box? Your going to have another inside the cab, too?

I realize this is off the topic of this video, but whenever you are able to provide feedback on your (Loch) dishwasher, I would be very interested to hear it, as I am about to order mine. Thanks.

Lots of good stuff in this video! But those partly covered lugs are giving me the willies. Get some real boots?

i know this video is 3 years old but im considering the same system for a bed in the back of a sprinter. is that a fullsized ( 60 x 80" ) queen bed? im thinking of using our current box spring full sized queen and your video is one of the only ones giving thorough information on the fitment near the roof. cheers.

There must be a monopoly on the slim weld arbors. Insanely priced… If there’s a cheaper option please show us where.

Not sure I agree, but a good video all the same. You cant level anything inside the vehicle if the the vehicle is not EXCATLY level to start with... so any form of level device will be null and void. 😕

Here is a complete comparison of this and the other vehicles I considered for my expedition camper chassis. www.vantripping.com/post/how-to-choose-the-perfect-expedition-vehicle-truck-for-your-adventures

Hi, would you use this vehicle to build a camper?

What’s the name of the glue adhesive Bonnie would recommend forfoam base campers

I envy you driving that beauty.

Well done. These little fittings are a pretty steep cost. Why not use bulk head fittings? Not as water-tight for overlanding vibrations?

what glue are you using, and is it the same glue you used for your solar panels? thank you.

How much was the U500 selling at the time?