2nd Gen Dodge Cummins DIY truck camper snow trip - Olympic Overland

A trip to the top of a mountain searching for snow and a great view from the site of an old Forest Service fire lookout in our Dodge Cummins DIY camper truck.

[@madcowz2020]

Mike Festive sent us! great channel

[@OlympicOverland]

That’s awesome, thanks for checking out the channel! I’m visiting Mike tomorrow and will thank him for the shout out. He always has such great projects happening in his shop. 👍

[@allanperryman388]

Wow great views. I love your dogs. Thanks 😊

[@OlympicOverland]

I will tell the Yorkies you said hi!

[@240sruledood]

Great cinematography in there. The extra effort hasn't gone unnoticed.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! 👍

[@amymaymcintyre]

We moved to Sappho in 1975 when my dad got a job with the Forest Service at Snider Work Camp. It was built as a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. Pure magic. Thank you.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Amy that’s awesome! The old buildings are still in pretty good shape and it’s tuff to beat that location next to the river. I wish I could live there! 👍

[@2strokerod]

this channels so underrated

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Cameron! 👍

[@timothydare6007]

Sick!! I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 last year of the 12 valve. I put a Northstar 850sc on back. Hammerhead Bumpers. I drive it from Idaho to California to work. Nice Rig.

[@OlympicOverland]

That’s awesome! Your 98 is a great year, the P-Pump puts out a bit more hp from the factory than our 95. Solid trucks!

[@redeyecafegarage7484]

Love that 12 valve sound! Great videography!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! After watching your KZbin and Instagram I can’t stop thinking about Jeep’s now!

[@redeyecafegarage7484]

@@OlympicOverland haha Jeep fever is contagious.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for posting 👍 looks like a really cool place! Historic, it’s a bummer the fire lookout was removed 😕

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah that old fire lookout building was a cool place. I need to dig up some old photos of it for the next video.

[@Ramcharger2Travel]

That was a nice little adventure ☺, man do I love the sound of that Cummings.

[@OlympicOverland]

I never get tired of hearing that thing! 👍😂

[@DuddiesAdventure]

The scenery out there is amazing! That definitely is going on my list of places to go!

[@OlympicOverland]

It’s a great place to explore! We can be on dirt roads all day and it’s rare to see anyone. Lots of desolate coastline and mountains 👍

[@ericm3780]

Looks like fun

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! Exploring backroads is always a great time for us 👍

[@OverlandPNW]

Enjoyed watching this. I'm am planning on looking for some snow this weekend !

[@OlympicOverland]

This weekend should be good! Lots of rain this week that dumped snow across the Cascades and Olympics.

[@paulie12345ish]

Another fabulous video. too bad they tore it down 🤨

[@OlympicOverland]

Yeah that old cabin was awesome! I will look for an old photo that I had.

[@jdmvanlife]

Definitely see these videos getting a ton of views !

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I’ve got about 4 more videos worth of editing to do so hopefully posting another one soon.

[@stacyhodgson1051]

What an amazing spot

[@OlympicOverland]

Yes!

[@68landcruiser]

Miss seeing the Alaskan.

[@OlympicOverland]

I’ve still got it and Stacy was just talking about taking it out so we will definitely make another video with it soon! I have a bunch of friends with Alaskans so I will put some camper tour videos together. It’s always cool to see what mods each camper has gotten over the years. By the way, your current truck/Alaskan combo is looking awesome 👍

[@68landcruiser]

@@OlympicOverland maybe we can do a weekend trip together in the future. Love to see some of the country out by you.

[@OlympicOverland]

That would be great, I can show you some cool spots on the coast. Just let me know 👍

[@jeffrosecordsy4554]

I followed you around lake crescent a few weeks back.

[@OlympicOverland]

Nice! It feels like we make that drive weekly, so much to explore out west 👍

[@jeffrosecordsy4554]

@@OlympicOverland have you done copper ranch to a rd in forks?

[@OlympicOverland]

Yes, that’s a cool spot! We went through that on motorcycles and did 2918/2920 on a couple of other trips. Some great places in that area. I’ve gotten stuck in snow back there in the past too, it gets pretty high elevation.

[@OlympicOverland]

I want to find the connection road between East and West Twin roads if it still exists on the Sadie Creek side. I’ve also heard about an old bunker off of West twin that I’ve been looking for but haven’t found yet.

[@jeffrosecordsy4554]

@@OlympicOverland I have a 02 dodge like yours.

[@natei3518]

Like you videos. Keep 'em coming. I was wondering what year your 12V was, but saw that you mentioned it was a 1995. I am the original owner of a 1996 12V 2500 Ext Cab 4WD. Mine is all original/stock and am about to make some modifications to it, to give it a little more power. Love the sound of the Cummins, especially the 12V's. Y'all take care and stay safe.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! You made a good choice buying that 1996 and hanging on to it all these years! We did 5x12 injectors from Power Driven Diesel, bigger exhaust, AFC Live and a BHAF air filter for a little extra power and it has been nice. These motors are so good and just keep going and going. Cheers! 👍

[@juanpinto5743]

Really nice build. Do you have any new videos with the cab over added on top? Would love to see the finished product

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Juan, my next video will include all of the work of installing the top. I’m pretty close to posting that one and have more videos to edit so hopefully adding more content soon. I have a few pics of the truck as it sits on my Instagram Olympic_overland page. 👌

[@juanpinto5743]

@@OlympicOverland The photos on IG look great. Even the paint looks like a close match. I thought you would have to do a wrap, or paint all of it for it to match. Looking forward to the follow up videos.

[@OlympicOverland]

@@juanpinto5743 it’s crazy how many different versions of olive drab and flat brown paint are on the market, I tried a few before settling on the ones we used but it’s pretty close! I’m not sure if it will stay camo but it’s good for now and we still have to pull the box eventually to cut the pass-through cab so maybe a different paint combo when it’s removed. 👍

[@johnnywishbone932]

Hey! You are Mike's brother?

[@alexzipp585]

2 questions.....Do you have diff locks? Have you replaced the tappet cover gasket.......?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, no diff locks yet but I will be putting one in the rear axle (probably ARB) after the new top is installed. I replaced all 6 valve cover gaskets when I did my last valve adjustment and the motor is oil free! 👌

[@alexzipp585]

@@OlympicOverland Good to hear! But the tappet cover is the side cover on the I.P. side.

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha, I saw tappet cover and just automatically assumed valve cover. I haven’t changed the tappet cover gasket yet but will check it out and make sure to put it on the list. The 6bt has been great and pretty oil tight after doing those valve covers. My favorite diesel!

[@jd6052]

Wonderful video! Ive been looking to do an overland build on my 24V. Im located in north cascades, not far. Im sure this has been asked before, what is your wheel/tire setup & size? What lift? Love it.

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi! We are currently running a 6” lift (I can’t remember what brand but will let you know when I remember) with 17” wheels and 35x12.5x17 BFG KO2’s. It’s been great so far and rides really well but we will be going with Carli or Thuren suspension after the camper is finished and our overall weight is finalized for setting up a new spring rate. We have been so busy working on the new camper top lately that haven’t had much time for editing but I will hopefully have a new video out soon and will include a few shots of the suspension and lift for you. Cheers!

[@jd6052]

@@OlympicOverland Thank you, much appreciated! Looking at a Carli suspension also. Cheers!

[@callsignmohas5190]

What are your EGTs like towing that compared to empty?

[@OlympicOverland]

Do you mean with or without the box? It’s actually really light because the m1031 box is mostly aluminum. Even with the full top that I added it’s far lighter than most cabover campers so egt’s didn’t change on it.

[@callsignmohas5190]

@@OlympicOverland gotcha

[@Paojiable]

What gear ratio in your axle

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, my axle gearing is 3.5. 👌

[@jacklowe3788]

What year model is that Dodge?

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, my Dodge is a 1995 2500 with the 12v Cummins and M1031 military box that we are building into a camper.