5 Mistakes I Made On My OVRLND Camper Build

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Jon Moore

Күн бұрын

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@ans40 9 күн бұрын

I hang a small boat cushion near the back to use for my knees and doubles as a waterproof cushion to sit on.

@HeyJonMoore 7 күн бұрын

That’s a great idea

@susans8539 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your honesty with the things that aren’t working well. I was going to suggest mounting solar panels on top of the rig to optimize space and taking advantage of the sun, but you already have a good plan. Keep doing what you’re passionate about, and don’t second guess yourself. Love your vids, keep em coming!😊

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Susan! I'm stoked to get them installed too. And you know I will. ;) Appreciate the comment

@jakehealthx 3 ай бұрын

"life is like backing a trailer" True words of wisdom right there lol. Good seeing Jon, hopefully our paths cross sometime soon.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Hey Jake! Thanks brotha and I’d love to link up 🤙

@andrewinaustintx 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the updates. Durability and long term use issues aren't usually covered by most KZbin channels.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

You bet. More to come 👍

@RobertG35 Ай бұрын

For your frig voltage error, try swapping out for thicker gauge wires. I saw another video with same Issue but it was using a diesel throwing the same error

@HeyJonMoore Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I’ve actually swapped over to an ICECO VL45 Pro. It’s been bombproof so far

@Shaun614 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm sure you may have thought of this already, but one thing that I've done to mitigate the wear and tear on my knees when crawling in and out of the tailgate was to attach one of those "anti-fatigue" mats with some some velcro. You can get a roll at harbor freight for like 10 bucks. But a nice full size door would be great too if my project M could support it. All in all, these campers are awesome because of their space and lightweight compared to a full slide in!

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

No sir I had not thought of that. Haha I appreciate you sharing. I like the idea of a removable mat. Yeah, a full size door would be clutch but you're right, these things make up for it in so many other ways. Freakin love this camper

@LawnChair4x4 3 ай бұрын

Not someone who comments. Enjoy the simplicity of the channel. Check out ICECO fridges. I have the VL45. Used and abused it. I have it on 24/7 365 with a 100w panel on the roof of a camper shell. Brother bought one after me. Entry cost not as bad as others. Good features. I have had for ~ 5 yrs. Also look into a quality charger controller to charge car battery and eco flow together off 200w panel while stationary. Glad you made the move the mounted panel. It’s better to get 50% wattage for 8 hours vs 100% wattage for 1 hr. Great work. Stay small. Stay humble. Safe travels.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Well thank you for taking the time to drop a comment dude. Funny you say that too - ICECO just reached out to me and I'm pretty stoked on the options available. The VL45 was top on my list. Do you feel like it's enough capacity? I like the VL60 too but I think it might be too much fridge. And you nailed it. There's no reason not to capitalize on passive solar if possible.

@LawnChair4x4 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore nice that iceco reached out. To your question. VL45 vs VL60. Hard to say. I like to keep it simple and reduce my baggage . One could always say a bigger fridge is better due to more space. I definitely think that 45 is enough space but can’t argue against wanting more. I enjoy the small amp draw the fridge does. I was someone who thought I needed a second battery if I ever wanted to run a fridge. Calculated the amp draw. Realized these fridges just take little sips of power and won’t destroy your battery in 1 day. I do not run a second battery and just use the starter battery to run everything. Solar recharges it. The iceco fridge itself has a shut off if the voltage of your battery goes too low. Great design in my opinion. What I store in the fridge… I try to keep my storage in bags to stack better. Doesn’t have a lot of rooms for beers and food. Beverages take up so much room. I like to have 4 beers/ soda in and once I drink one then put another one in. If you someone who wants to have a 12 pack and 5 days of food then maybe a bigger fridge is for you. I’d say best part VL45 is the size. Small enough I can move it while full. Small enough to fit in bear boxes. Removable wire baskets so when I am doing extended trips. I will sometimes bring the wire baskets into the store to make sure the items I am bringing will fit back in the fridge. The fridge can freeze as well. Like you can use it has a freezer it goes that low. (Usually only on a/c power) For gatherings at a house we will take it out of the truck and use it as a drink fridge hooked up to a/c power. So versatile. If mine broke today. I’d try to get it fixed because I do believe they have a repair side of the house. If I could not repair it ,then I would buy another one without hesitation. Also they sometimes have coupons so maybe watch for that. It’s usually like 10% off. Also I do not know why more people do not have these fridges. Best thing is a cold drink on a hot day from your portable fridge that is also powered by solar. Have a good one.

@brent1387 3 ай бұрын

You should look into a tailgate step from Toyota…I have one that can flip down on the left rear corner of the tailgate so I can step onto it and then step onto the tailgate to save my knees…..

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

I’ll check that out. Thanks for the recommendation dude

@brysonarnold8544 3 ай бұрын

You can buy a locking system that goes in the tailgate handle and triggers when you lock and unlock your doors with your key fob. Doesn't realllly solve your comfort issue but it makes for one less key to lock/unlock every time. I got one after picking up my GFC and its been super nice. They arent crazy cheap but the peace of mind knowing your tailgate is locked if your cab is is worth it for me.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Ooo, I dig that. Looking into what it would cost to install. Thanks for the recco

@JonCancellier 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore The Toyota version is plug and play and super easy to install yourself. 100% worth the $.

@brysonarnold8544 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore If im remembering right I went with the Pop & Lock system! Pretty easy install to do yourself. A few bolts and some wires run to the front of the truck.

@mountainsnmoore256 3 ай бұрын

I just bought the Euhomy 19 Qt. while they had it on Prime Days. It was just so cheap, that I had to give it a try. I don't live in my rig and honestly do good to get out for a long weekend. We do a couple of mild overlanding trips per year, but we do a LOT of road trips and this thing fits perfectly between the middle captain's chairs in my Yukon XL. So far, so good.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Dude, I’m not bashing it at all. A lot of folks have told me they had fantastic experiences with the Euhomy. I think I just got a dud. Crossing my fingers for ya

@mountainsnmoore256 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore Oh, I understand. There are good and bad in everything. I mean, I’ve even heard of people getting their hands on lemon Tacomas and GM Suburbans or Yukons. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂

@Intentsrig 3 ай бұрын

My Arb fridge has been running solid for about 6 years now. In the jeep with half doors on dusty summer trips. Leave it on for weeks at a time. Not full time use but hasn’t let me down.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Man those arb ones look bomb proof. Slightly out of my price range for now but definitely something I'll consider in the future. Thanks for the comment 🤙

@dirtnsmores 3 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your solar panel install. I'll be doing mine soon as well.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Haha fingers crossed. Always nerve-wracking to drill holes in your roof

@JonCancellier 3 ай бұрын

Also, OVRLND will make you the full barn door extensions for $400 if you're interested.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Ohh what. Thats rad. I should’ve asked Jay about that. Might be the move

@Birddoggin69 3 ай бұрын

To save the knees- I keep my Yeti cooler towards the back of my truck. Right when I get to camp I open doors, drop tailgate, and pull out my cooler and set it just in front of my tailgate. Then use it as a walk-in step onto the tailgate and into the truck. Opens up space in the camper and saves the knees

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah birddog. Thats probably the simplest solution. Might be a little harder once I put in the new fridge but I'm leaning towards a small harbor freight step stool or something like that. Appreciate you man

@Birddoggin69 3 ай бұрын

Heck ya bro

@longstrideillustration 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I like the format (problem/solution). And yes, keep us posted on your diesel heater install when you get it.

@HeyJonMoore 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching! I’ll keep you posted for sure

@dirtnsmores 3 ай бұрын

I have a Little Giant two step ladder to get into the truck. Or step up onto a cooler that's on the ground in front of the tailgate. I plan on getting one of those AMP tailgate steps that's mounted on one corner of the pumper so the step is always ready to go.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Right on! I'll look into that brand of step ladder and amp step. I didn't know amp made a tailgate step. Thanks for the info. The cooler is a solid option until I put in a new fridge. A little harder to take that thing in and out.

@DarrenDye 3 ай бұрын

I’m dying to get a frig setup. So done with ice. Good to know buy once cry once with those. Full door makes a lot of sense, but also your barn doors have there pros too. I’d try a step stool or tailgate flip ladder

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Yep! I really wanted the budget option to work out but the old adage held true this time, ‘You get what you pay for.’ I think it's worth saving for a higher quality model. Dude, the barn doors are rad. This rig game is all about compromises. Even if I had a full length door I'd probably end up missing my tailgate more than expected. A step stool is the move

@DarrenDye 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore Heck ya its always something when it comes to different setups. Do a video on making some sweet step stool ha!

@Rebelord92 3 ай бұрын

Can always ask Ovrland camper if they can retrofit you to full size barn doors. Also, can get the tank mount for the side or rear door just like the fuel tank mount to carry a 5-10lb refillable tank.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Just realized the barn door retrofit was an option. Leaning towards that. And you’re right - they would totally support a Propane. Leaning that way. Thanks for the comment

@JackBrown-ym9qk 3 ай бұрын

Maybe consider a DC/DC pecron charger adjustable up to 500watt $150 relieving reliance on sunny skies can charge battery driving between locations or even just letting the truck idle at current location if needed as far a fridges try the brands that have a long history of business not just low prices

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

I already have all the equipment for solar but if that's still not adequate I'll definitely be looking into DC/DC. Haha and totally agree with ya on the fridge. I don't usually go the budget route but I did this time and I got burnt. Lesson learned

@JackBrown-ym9qk 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore if you do decide to the connection for that DC/DC is a mc4 connector so it's compatible with many battery makers as well as a direct connection you have

@samueljlarson 3 ай бұрын

I have a tall-ish canopy on my Tacoma with a bed platform and I climb in and out leaving the tailgate up, I just lift up the rear glass to crawl in over it and out, using the bumper as a step. Maybe give it a try and see how it suits you.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Right on dude and thank you 🤙

@Mo-gm5zm 25 күн бұрын

I have a vevor diesel heater and have it mounted stealthily where the taco ac outlet is. Really clean and takes up ZERO space. What camper is that? I just bought an M! and I absolutely love it.

@HeyJonMoore 20 күн бұрын

Man, that sounds rad. I’m definitely going to figure out a way to do something like that. Appreciate the comment 🤙

@aarons6138 17 күн бұрын

Do you have anymore details on what you did with this space? I have a Vevor diesel heater too and a Tacoma, I know the space you're talking about, did you remove the cubby?

@HeyJonMoore 17 күн бұрын

@@aarons6138 Planar Portable Diesel Heater 2D - 1 Year Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5fGpJxnr8mMaa8 I show how it’s installed in this one. I left the cubby in and cut a hole. Let me know if you have any other questions 👍

@aarons6138 17 күн бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore Hey thanks, although I was interested in what @Mo-gm5zm did because it sounds like he actually put the heater unit in the cubby as well.

@prolificnorthwest 3 ай бұрын

Great video as usual! Hopefully you can find some good solutions.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Thanks brotha!

@johneden7975 19 күн бұрын

2 month old video now but my .02 is don’t even bother with solar panels. All you needs a DC2DC charger and never mess with another solar panel again. Keep the portable one for nostalgia👌🏼

@HeyJonMoore 17 күн бұрын

Haha man, it’s definitely time to switch over. What brand did you end up going with? And have you had any issue with it at all

@johneden7975 17 күн бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/12, I’ve got two of these. Ones in my Lex GX460 battle beast and the other one is in a commercial shellfish boat. The one in the boat gets absolutely hammered on topping off. 2-120ah LiTimes that run a really thirsty DC hauler/davit winch. I know the price of the isolated chargers are a weee bit more money. But, I believe that’s the way to go. Because key on, key starting and key running are all diff things. You want to protect your vehicles electrics. Also keep in mind what amperage charger you settle on, an alternator only has so much to give. Yotas are nice because lots of diff alternators fit diff motors. Might be able to find an alt for a V8, cranking out monster amps. Feeding a big Bluetti that would electrify everything for you. Induction cook top, AC, etc. Bluetti has their charger 1 which is a neat little unit. Another one is the E-Taker, Pecron has one. They’ve got all sorts of smart settings and Bluetooth capabilities in those others(of which I’ve never tried one)just know the ‘old school’ Victrons.

@nealamesbury7953 Күн бұрын

Knee pads from ace hardware, nice !

@HeyJonMoore 6 сағат бұрын

That could definitely work 🤙

@constantinescuantim 26 күн бұрын

Where did you get the bug netting rear doors from or is this something you made yourself?

@HeyJonMoore 20 күн бұрын

It was a custom job. A friend who does professional upholstery made it for me

@RAMtrails 3 ай бұрын

I got a Billie Bars tailgate cover to save my knees on my truck build.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Yeah that padded one looks nice. Appreciate the comment

@montechie 3 ай бұрын

Besides getting door extensions from Jay@OVRLND, a small step stool and/or the Bedrug tailgate cover does wonders for tailgate kneeling/stepping comfort on our rig. Honestly, in 3 years of our OVRLND with the barn doors, 90% of the time we leave the tailgate up and just hook a leg over and go in through one side of the barn door. Looks awkward as hell, but so easy. Full-time I'd go with the door extensions though, there's plenty of sources of how to redo your backup camera.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Totally! Yeah I think I’m just going to pick up a small step stool for now. I’m just being a baby about it lol

@montechie 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore Ha, not at all, kneeling on those tailgates is the truck equivalent of stepping on legos.

@j.b.708 3 ай бұрын

did you beef up your suspension to handle this weight? if so, what did you do?

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

I did man. Went with some heavy duty leaf springs in the rear. The whole thing probably isn't as heavy as you think though. My first video goes over weight and GVWR. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmqyhmqkhZppiqcsi=vk7up1kJxia0RaPK

@j.b.708 3 ай бұрын

@@HeyJonMoore thx!

@RaJo6697 2 ай бұрын

I like that music at the beginning.

@HeyJonMoore 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@willybumbum6682 9 күн бұрын

What’s that screen door you got? Would you rec it?

@HeyJonMoore 7 күн бұрын

It’s a custom job an upholstery friend made me

@willybumbum6682 7 күн бұрын

@ looks rad. Is it permanent across the top and Velcro to the floor? Safe travels

@jrcfj 2 ай бұрын

Is your camper pretty sealed against dust? Do you find it’s dusty inside after a few hours on a dusty road?

@HeyJonMoore 2 ай бұрын

Yeah it is pretty well sealed for dust. I put weather stripping around the perimeter of the bed and the bed rug seals off some of the gaps too

@nrgplay26 2 ай бұрын

I’m thinking a hitch mounted chuck box for the heater and a 5 gallon bucket to use as a step to get in, a handy stool, and emergencies 🤣

@HeyJonMoore 2 ай бұрын

I like it!

@delson235 3 ай бұрын

Is that a custom bug screen or who makes it. Enjoy the updates.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

It’s a custom job. Love that thing

@Sergiop4x 3 ай бұрын

Iceo Fridge's Refillable 1lb propane tanks (Amazon it) Step stool for entry... Another step (pun intended) but hey less rawness on the knees.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been checking out the iceco offerings. I dig em. May be going that route 1lb? Dope. Looking it up now. Appreciate the reccos dude 🤙

@TheSplatCity 3 ай бұрын

Bro, hang a mexican flag and a sombrero over the truck license plate....or something fun, ya did?! (instead of a black square) LOL. Love you dude.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

Haha love you too dude. Miss ya

@djwambach6192 3 ай бұрын

Try refilling the small green bottles.

@HeyJonMoore 3 ай бұрын

I just learned that they make refillable ones

@alancadieux2984 Ай бұрын

Seen the video about both the green non refillable and those made to be refilled, once you see them cut open, metal thickness and interior corrosion protection, you wouldn't be silly enough to refill another green one... EVER!!! Dangerous.