Two things You didn’t mention. 1) you can get the northstar at any dealer, so I can trade in my current Abd pick one up. 2) pretty big difference in price. Avg Northstar is around 30k. Avg 4wheel is around 50k
@HarrySituations18 сағат бұрын
@@TheSavanto great points. I do like the FWC better, but when you factor in the price difference the decision gets harder.
@TheSavanto14 сағат бұрын
@@HarrySituations I agree. I wish I could get into a FWC but I do have to trade a big trailer in and since they don’t use other dealers then they are completely out of reach. This economy isn’t the greatest. I do like all the options FWC offers and being able to design it to your personal style.
@rottscobert10 күн бұрын
Hey there Harry. Just picked up a 78 f250 and would like to go the general direction you went with this 77. I’d love some guidance on order of operations as far as the build if you have a minute. Would like to be efficient as possible and not have to backtrack doing unnecessary work. Thanks!
@HarrySituations10 күн бұрын
@@rottscobert sure thing! You can email me through my website or message me on Instagram.
@rottscobert10 күн бұрын
@@HarrySituations you are the man! This is my dream truck and I want an adventure machine like yours! I’ll shoot you an email and IG now
@JackAustin-hf4ek16 күн бұрын
I really like my 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sahara Unlimited one of one thousand....Except I have had very expensive electronic repairs and the transmission either drops down a gear at 45 MPH or out of gear. and sometimes won't shift into high gear and cruises at 3,000 RPM at 45 MPH....It has less than 98,000 miles still has the original spare and never been off road....Other than that....Lol....
@HarrySituations16 күн бұрын
I started carrying a spare ECU from Wrangler Fix because I was worried about electrical issues on the trail.
@ActualSighsАй бұрын
I don't much pizza, but I do like the pineapple.
@donhackett9983Ай бұрын
Ome UCA’s also?
@HarrySituationsАй бұрын
That is correct. They add caster and use tubular construction with greasable bushings and high angle ball joints.
@officialmallcrawler2 ай бұрын
Sweet old Ford!
@davidblankenship73872 ай бұрын
My so called Scottle setup can boil water, use a cast iron skillet or disc. Bake bread no limit.
@davidblankenship73872 ай бұрын
There are much lower cost Scottle Types out there. I built mine for almost nothing. Love my disc cooking.
@Trekgalaxi2 ай бұрын
Skottle shmottle rip off. Best is the traditional 2 burner coleman.
@scottChapman252 ай бұрын
Also dana 44 is well balanced just throw some chromoly axles and the trust kit
@HarrySituations2 ай бұрын
It has RCVs, but I wish it had fixed spindles and locking hubs like the Dana 44 in my last rig.
@scottChapman252 ай бұрын
Shut your mouth! The 4.0 is amazing!!! Lol
@HarrySituations2 ай бұрын
Maybe mine is a dud? I’ve got 5.38s and recently added a supercharger and this thing still can’t maintain speed up a grade.
@scotquigley5132 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your rig look-around. I'm also in Reno area. I'm building an Overlander (S10 ZR2), & need some fab work (mostly welding). Got tips?
@HarrySituations2 ай бұрын
Nate’s Precision and Silver State Off Road are my two go-to shops in Reno. 👍
@red.riot.22802 ай бұрын
So the mt64 is good out of the box for a “heavier” bumper? Or does it need a different spring.
@HarrySituations2 ай бұрын
Old Man Emu is only offering once spring rate now with height adjustments on the shock body. This results in less part numbers for vendors to stock but I do think if you have a winch and steel bumper a higher spring rate is valuable.
@ethanesmith2 ай бұрын
Hey, Harry. Your old Albuquerque neighbor here. Good to see you and I'm thrilled to see your wife and son! Congratulations! (Love the camper too!)
@HarrySituations2 ай бұрын
Thanks Ethan! I would love to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of truck campers versus vans.
@ethanesmith2 ай бұрын
@@HarrySituations You know I've only had vans, but I'm more and more interested in truck campers. Trucks have better off-road abilities. Campers like the 4 Wheel Campers and the SuperTramp campers give you everything a van camper can but with better camping spots. You can also keep your camper and just change the truck. The vans have better gas mileage (usually), but the reason we have our Recon is it fits in our garage in L.A.! We keep going to Overland Expos and looking for our next rig in retirement.
@momilager78122 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! I have Stanley cooking set for two and has loved using it. When you have more than two… it becomes an issue… and was looking into skottle and came across your channel. Windbis always an issue during overlandings. I would look into something else!
@Lilgrillers14373 ай бұрын
Wanted to ask the million dollar question: do you remember the wheel/ tire size it was running?
@HarrySituations3 ай бұрын
They are 285/70R17 (non-LT) Nitto Ridge Grapplers on 17x8.5 SCS wheels. I think that the softer sidewall of the non-LT tires really helps with the ride compliance on things like washboard roads and embedded rocks.
@fletcher1103 ай бұрын
nicest lj on the web. that AEV front fender kit is killer
@billbeck473 ай бұрын
Does this door emblem say RAM? Personally, I wouldn't ever buy a RAM or Jeep or anything made by Stellantos. Pure GARBAGE!
@ekoxing14233 ай бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough and comparison! I am wondering how you tie the camper down to the truck? Frame mount or something else? Thanks in advance.
@HarrySituations3 ай бұрын
FWC does offer a bolt-in option but mine has turnbuckles to the four corners on the camper that allow you to easily remove it from the truck bed with jacks. I don't like to leave the jacks on because they have the potential to get ripped off on the trail.
@ekoxing14233 ай бұрын
@@HarrySituations gotcha! Thanks!
@scotfield39503 ай бұрын
Outstanding!
@missourirebel96693 ай бұрын
Dana 44 axles used to be the king of offroad builds. I had a 78 Bronco making about 325 hp, a C6 and 44's front and rear with 31 spline axles. Never had any problems. So what has changed?
@HarrySituations3 ай бұрын
It didn’t have a 9” in the rear?
@semorebutts36133 ай бұрын
is that the 400AH battery renogy sells?
@HarrySituations3 ай бұрын
This one is only 200 aH but it has served me well.
@zedangerbarbie3 ай бұрын
I’m not entirely sure why he keeps dinging the Dana 44. It is like a juggernaut of overall reliability, ground clearance at general stability of the platform …. It makes no sense.
@rarecj8jeep1874 ай бұрын
HW-- just picked up a JL and excited to make it better. Good info here. 6 speed manual. Any issues with the OPDA?
@HarrySituations4 ай бұрын
I haven’t had any issues with my oil pump, or any engine issues at all. I do wish I had a six speed manual like you got though!
@TheBlue350ss4 ай бұрын
That’s a Sick truck! I’m wanting to build my 87 F150 like that
@thedutchmandave4 ай бұрын
Great video! Where did you find that great bungee pillow holder. I just bought a Project M and need something like that.
@HarrySituations4 ай бұрын
This is the one that I found was the right width for the camper. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08X4NWJS8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@OurWeekendHomestead4 ай бұрын
@@HarrySituations Thanks for the info
@monette445 ай бұрын
@SLOTAO5 ай бұрын
The cargo netting is a great idea for bedding storage! Do you have a link to this? Thank you!
@HarrySituations5 ай бұрын
Sure thing, here is the link. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08X4NWJS8?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@jessewilson1175 ай бұрын
Friends who get a "good deal" and think, "Just to turn around and flip it," there's a special place in Hell for you.
@johnpatterson49015 ай бұрын
Do I have to cut my rear fender wells when I add this kit to my LJ?
@HarrySituations5 ай бұрын
You do not need to, but I did some trimming to fit the 37s with only two inches of lift.
@JB-pg6ju5 ай бұрын
Ball park guess at what kind of money it takes to have a rig like this?
@HarrySituations5 ай бұрын
It really depends on if you are doing the labor yourself. Figure $25k in parts but that number could double if you are paying shop rates for labor.
@wsigona5 ай бұрын
I miss my TJ. Now drives a school bus JLU.
@HotmailLorraine5 ай бұрын
Great video. We have a Hawk front dinette with the Ford f250
@malimish6 ай бұрын
Great video! I thought the music is great too! We loved our FWC and wouldnt be surprised if we end up in another!
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
I see a Grandby in our future as our son gets bigger but this is working out great for us now.
@steveparsons63246 ай бұрын
Better? ATC in my opinion.
@ericUSA956 ай бұрын
Beautiful beast!!!!! Love the color. 🥵😍🇺🇸
@user-yo1pk4ky4k6 ай бұрын
Just think, if he would have put the huge amount of money this thing cost to buy and build, into an IRA, by the time retirement struck he would have a small fortune. What is this thing going to be worth when he retires?
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
You will be relieved to know that I have a healthy retirement account.
@user-yo1pk4ky4k6 ай бұрын
OK, Hoss. Just checking so you won't be eating cat food and Top Ramen when you are 70!@@HarrySituations
@bertandyvonne.campers61576 ай бұрын
Sometimes it's about the journey and not the destination. Life is all too short for many that never make it to retirement. Enjoy the journey if you can afford it. BTW, IMO, cat food would taste better in this rig than most others.😊
@conanruisi6 ай бұрын
I just bought a 78 ford f150 recently, I’m gonna go ahead and copy this
@lars2776 ай бұрын
460 big block or 460 small block?
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
It is a Big Block (385 series engine)
@jimburger94186 ай бұрын
Huh! I can't help but wonder if you are going to miss the inside bathroom/shower of the Northstar with a baby and your plans to winter camp.
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
The issue was with the inside bath the table was so small that only one of us could fit there. Now all three of us can sit together, but we can’t s*it together.
@jazminforbes2096 ай бұрын
How many pounds can it withstand?
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
They offer different rear leaf springs for different weight but only one front coil spring rate. You can adjust the height in the front though to account for added weight.
@kxiong93Ай бұрын
@harry what’s the front spring rate?
@linchaynes38246 ай бұрын
Sweet build
@MichaelOrton6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the baby, Harry!
@danhumphrey57556 ай бұрын
Where's the toilet and shower? Isn't that what you were talking about at the beginning?
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
The old camper (Northstar) had a wet bath but the new Four Wheel Camper has an outside shower and no toilet. This really frees up a lot of useable space inside the camper.
@danhumphrey57556 ай бұрын
Lose the music. It interferes with the speaking and is totally unnecessary. Why? Keep it simple.
@AnthonyLovato6 ай бұрын
All you need and nothing more, perfect.🤙
@NatureRecycleFlorida6 ай бұрын
Nice trucks
@RallyNavigatorOnline6 ай бұрын
Nice Vid Harry. Congrats on your growing family. Camper set up looks sweet.
@HarrySituations6 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@jodyprice4206 ай бұрын
This thing been white. Sheetz. I would have named it Kracker. Wish mine was white haha. I stick with red it is my favorite color.