BUILD FINALE of the Dream Overland Jeep Camper!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks for watching the huge build series and all the help along the way! I'm really proud of the result, and the series - let me know your thoughts!

[@dmeddah]

Very nice! But where is the baby seat?

[@beanieknowledge9019]

As someone who has followed you, and is 6 ft 4, I'm happy to know you're 6ft 2. These builds rarely work for taller folks when they are built for someone much smaller and yet the height of the person is rarely mentioned in a lot of other youtube videos. You made a great use of space despite being tall.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I know exactly what you mean. I did a lot of tinkering to get the most out of the space!

[@813fabricationanddesign]

Such an awesome build Dan! Thanks for trusting in our ARB Compressor mount for the build and your travels!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you for building such a great product!

[@campbowie22]

Coming from a toyota guy myself that is a great build youve got there. Well done sir.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome, thank you!

[@BilTheGalacticHero]

You've created an amazing vehicle Dan. I don't travel the world full time like you but I'm out in my Jeep probably twelve to twenty weeks a year and I love a comfortable and optimized experience. If I was going to build something and had the access to someone like Michael I'd build exactly that, It can go just about everywhere and still be comfortable. Truly impressive. Can't wait to see where you go with it (I can tell from the views where you are now... great country with amazing scenery. It's cold in the summer so I can't imagine being there in fall or winter!).

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much!

[@ace76indc96]

Dan what a happy morning finding out you’ve uploaded a full length video. Wishing you safe and amazing travels!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

More to come!

[@MatthewLowryUSA]

Followed you forever and met you a few times. I'm very excited to see your next trip.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers!

[@gregmacd2829]

Dan, you are a great asset to the community, keeping the build realistic but amazing at the same time, looking forward to seeing the amazing places this Jeep is going to take you…

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I appreciate that!

[@dalleybrent]

Your CO2 detector should be near the floor vs up high. CO2 is heavier than air and will pool at the base. Great build looks pretty awesome.

[@raymondsenecal8943]

It's more a co detector then à co2.

[@OverlandCalling]

Awesome build! Thank you for taking the extra time to film the process for us!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

No problem 👍

[@Robert_hill]

Dan, This build has been amazing. Great job. Can't wait to see it on the trails.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks a bunch!

[@Qwiv]

Love how that turned out. Don’t put an extra panel in. Someone will need to hit restroom at night, they need to get out without waking the other up. Also, need to get down and make coffee or soup while the other is cuddled in bed. That is the last issue in that design, and well you just don’t have the space and it is what it is. Looking forward to your next destination.

[@patrickdubois7997]

Oh wow is really a big adventure to build a vehicule like that, amazing idea and light weight solution. You are a really inspiring personnality in the overland community. Enjoy your new adventure in the northern hemisphere between your new home country and Asia.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you very much!

[@rickbartley9255]

Congratulations on managing this project to completion. A terrific work of both collaboration and technology implementation.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you very much!

[@DeanShirley818]

So excited to see this new build wrap up and you're back on the road! Stay safe out there and keep on chasing that horizon.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks! Will do!

[@lucysoutdoors]

I'm glad the Mr Whippy truck is done, an awesome job Dan.Travel safe and can't wait for the travel series to start.👍👍👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks 👍

[@John.Cortright]

Dan, we met in the chaos of 2019's Overland Expo East and I've followed you since. You are helping sustain a sub-culture of affordable nomadism. On a comfier note, those pillows may be restuffed with extra clothing to create new storage space. Hope our paths cross again.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers John! I hope you've been finding adventure yourself

[@derJackistweg]

21:13 yes it is always! I just did a Bus with a ramp into a camper in 3, almost 4, months nonstop. And people on the street (I am working on the street, no workshop, always asked me "how long..." "when do you wan to go?" 9:19 great idea.

[@TheMtnNomad]

Dan, I am incredibly happy for you and this build and seeing all the experience you’ve had coalesce into this vehicle. I’ve been watching you, reading your website, and reading your books since you started in the first wrangler on the Pan Am. You are an inspiration. I met Michael at overland expo and kudos to his genius. Keep living your dream. Ours starts next June.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

That is incredible to hear, thanks very much! I wish you all the best on your adventure, and I hope we cross paths somewhere out there. All the best,

[@rickt7425]

Well done mate - great design, thought and workmanship

[@fatmanoverlanding]

I never thought your build looked like an ice cream truck. But now that you mentioned and rendered it in your thumbnail, I cannot unsee it. 😁

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

😁

[@davidmilledge221]

You guys have built a beautiful go anywhere tiny home that looks fantastic and has the looks and comforts of modern styling 💯👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you so much!

[@Chetterhummin88990]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks for following along!

[@wesr228]

What a journey so far! A different kind of reward, as that's truly a one of a kind build, and a heck of a thing to be proud of! Can't wait to see where th next adventure has taken y'all!! Also, Katie has to be ecstatic now that she has a home instead of a tent!! 🤣

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Watch the end of the video!

[@mariafernandez.veneto]

Congrats Dan and Katie! The jeep looks awesome🤩 Can’t wait for the adventure videos to start! 🎉

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much!

[@DavidMSA]

Congratulations, the vehicle looks very nice and comfortable. I wish you a very nice and adventurous time with this Jeep. Best Regards from Belgium, David.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you very much!

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

A stunning project. Absolutely fabulous result.

[@conchscooter]

I like your design and I’m glad it works for you. We’ve been on the road a while and I really like van life, in our two wheel drive box ,and that serenity allows me to take pleasure in the success of your project. Congratulations.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers! It's been a long road and we are immensely happy to be living full time and out exploring in it now!

[@UnderAchievrLP]

Inspiring build and glad its working. Will see how it works with the little. I'm hoping the land of fire and ice are as amazing as social media makes it to be.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers!

[@greatsouthernoverland]

I looked forward to every episode of your camper build:D What an excellent vehicle fella. Be safe and thank you for sharing the adventure with us Dan.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words

[@brulew976]

Getting rid of that Lagun table 'janky' arm add off centering the mount is brilliant. Thank you for that idea

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

I read a ton of reviews that said it adds a ton of slop and is wiggly, which I HATE in a table, so I'm glad to be rid of it

[@petersantulli2337]

This is an amazing build! If I had the funds, this would be my dream set up as well. So glad you went with the straight up roof vs the wedge. The amount of room you gained is amazing. Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing your adventures and updates on this build! Safe travels!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thankyou!!

[@petersantulli2337]

@@TheRoadChoseMe thank you for bringing us along on your adventures and builds!

[@beatkistler681]

Very well done Dan! Lots of thoughts which went into it. I really like the compromise you did, of being quick and easy and not doing it over complicated to make it even easier. A good practical solution is always better than a brilliant theoretical idea 😉 Congratulations and have fun out there!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Much appreciated!

[@peterfotopoulos913]

Nice job Dan! How will you fit 3 people in 2 seats?

[@loustgeorge6231]

Dan love the flooring idea, will pinch that for my 15’ pop top still trying to find someone that can do the insulated roof skirt, seems they don’t do that in West Aus. Would highly recommend you complement the extinguisher with a fire blanket have used before and worth their weight. All up bloody great build and glad Katie getting a bit of home into it😂

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much! Talk to a place that does canvas / vinyl for boats. You may not need insulated in oz - we never saw cold weather there

[@loustgeorge6231]

Thanks Dan, I’m trying to get to Tassie next winter so #1 a diesel heater plus that skirt will be schmicko 👍

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Winter in Tassie! That's something you don't see every day

[@realEpicGold]

Final episode... wow. How time flies.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

One thing is always true - whether you take the adventure or not, time will fly by. I am 100% certain by the time we are back home after this one we will say "I can't believe it's over already!"

[@realEpicGold]

​@TheRoadChoseMe That is indeed true, so let's enjoy the time we have! Hope your upcoming adventures are awesome, and looking forward to the content. ;)

[@duncdunc76]

So inspirational and entertaining as always! Excited to watch your new adventures! I watch a good bit of overlanding content and your One of my Fave channels! Thanks So much for sharing and inspiring Dan!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@volksman3]

Amazing job mate! Can’t wait to see you adventure in the beast and read your next book… 😊

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers! The Australia book is currently in the writing phase.. but I got a bit sidetracked here!

[@volksman3]

@@TheRoadChoseMe lol but what a side track!, again nice work - legendary build ;o)

[@christopheranderson8619]

Absolutely love the build!

[@ancientoverland5387]

This made me really happy. See you on the road, Dan!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you!

[@glasseyesblond]

It has been so much fun to watch your posts / build progress. From here to reddit, keep doing what you are doing because I am learning from it!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Sweet, happy to hear it has been helpful!

[@mogxplorer8788]

Very nice build, thanks for all the effort of filming, editing and presenting!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raulbustamante8337]

this build turned out amazing, i think it's beautifully thought and executed. You look very proud and you should, this is true workmanship, is functional and is going to give you the best of quality adventures surely. Congratulations.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you so much!

[@Furniture121]

I love it! I'm glad you're out and doing the thing.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Us too!

[@red_shift6408]

Fantastic, Dan! Can't wait to see where you are headed...

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

checkout my shorts here on KZbin, or my Instagram!

[@mikewho9964]

Great build journey - hope you and your family have many more adventures !

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks so much!

[@SMLPhotography1]

Thank you for sharing the entire build series. It has been fascinating watching it all come together. This has to be one of the best thought out and best built rigs out there. (+ 1 more life goal for me!)

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the kind words!

[@0ricle]

Dan, now that the Jeep is "done," what does it weigh with fully stocked and with people??

[@craigharrington4731]

Its So Good to see your final build and get some ideas for my build and thank you for your insights on my decisions..cheers mate!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Glad to help!

[@myloalex]

I am watching you since a few years ago, congratulations for the build. this is a dream setup for me also. It looks amazing. Very good space management for the dimensions of the box. Take care and enjoy the trip. ❤❤❤

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome, thank you!

[@andrewjones-productions]

Congratulations on completing the build! It is very impressive. The bed is a tiny bit of a faff, but I genuinely think that the simplicity of it is quite ingenious. Simple is best and this is a good example of the execution of that ethos! I wish you safe travels in Iceland and beyond and most of all, ENJOY!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you so much! I am not super happy with the bed platform, but it's working great for now and that is what matters the most.

[@carolynslette6073]

The build took a long time, but great job Dan. Looks awesome! Icecream truck, that's hilarious. Im building a camper on my Jeep Gladiator. A guy called it a street sweeper, Hahaha. Happy trails!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Can't wait to see it!

[@richardweerasinghe3296]

great build... thanks for sharing.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thankyou!!

[@jimbeaulieu220]

Good on you. Love your commitment to this build. Happy trails!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you!

[@grannieannie1371]

That is one hell off a vehicle. Amazing!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks!

[@hbsin27hbsin27]

Best build i've seen so far! Incredible job!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Wow, thanks!

[@polepole9066]

Truly amazing. You attention to details is always impressive. Great unique built. Cheers Dan from 🇨🇦. Enjoy Iceland … this will be perfect besides all those expedition rigs. You’ll see so many trucks with large balloon tires with air hose sticking out the side. Iceland is a Unique place in the world

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks! 👍

[@soloplus2]

I loved watching your travel adventures and after that enjoyed the build very much, what an awesome rig. It is so well thought through. Enjoy your trips in that rig ❤

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you very much!

[@edwhite4992]

Very nice ride! I look forward to the travel videos and how the Jeep works out!

[@djp1234]

Looks awesome. Can't wait to see the adventure videos.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Coming soon!

[@MojaveTrails]

Congratulations! Fantastic build, one of a kind for sure. Looks amazing I'd love to rent it for the weekend! Enjoy your journeys!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks!

[@pabblom]

awesome series! congratulations on the build, looking forward to the adventures you're gonna be taking with this amazing vehicle! You should cover the bottom part of the bed with fabric so it would feel like a headliner when hanged...

[@kevinshirey4151]

That came out Great. I'll look forward to see your adventures with it. Enjoy your travels.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much!

[@Egoistbilen]

Like follow your built, nice work both with camera and tools. 👌

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hitman1421]

Great job. By the inch it's a cinch, by the mile it's a trial.

[@matssvensson6383]

Fantastic work Dan!

[@rael6_4wd]

It looks great. Congratulations to you both! 🔥

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much!

[@Dwealdric]

Just awesome stuff, Dan!

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Awesome job Dan!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers!

[@simplesamlow1912]

Epic! Thank you for filming so much!

[@wejumpedin]

Amazing build! I can’t wait to see the videos from where you are now!

[@RustyAutoholicGuy]

Great video, can't wait to see the adventures you go on with this EcoDiesel Wrangler Rubicon build! I think it's a great platform and the way you have built it looks great. I just wish I wasn't so tall, I'm 6'4", so I would have to build the roof even taller, but this entire build has me really curious about building something similar in the future!

[@eyeswideopen7450]

is the roof pops up adding a bit of space is no big struggle.

[@Rebel.Matt555]

Great video Dan! Warm regards from Colorado!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks so much! I suspect Colorado is a lot warmer than here right now!

[@Gzus]

What an absolutely beautiful build! This is inspiring!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you so much!

[@seib6324]

The Murphy bed was a cool idea for such a small space

[@e_v_a_l_ca]

I’m a bit disappointed you didn’t go with the actual ice cream truck paint scheme 😂🤦‍♂️ but awesome awesome job anyway! 🙌👏👏👏

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Paint adds weight, takes time and costs money. Absolutely no reason to paint it... though it would be fun.

[@laurentp1089]

This year long build was a very nice journey to watch. 😁

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@offroadexcitement0211]

Incredible!!! Once again you have built an impressive machine. God Speed and enjoy you next adventure! I am slowly building my Gladiator, not to your extremes, and can't wait for it to be done. I've been subscribed for years and you never disappoint!! 🤙

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

You can do it!

[@eyeswideopen7450]

5:50 you might add a second lagun rail to also use the table outside

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Maybe one day, but here in Iceland "outside" is not where you want to be very often!

[@reiddickson]

I'd say I can't wait, but if I couldn't wait, I'd join the Patreon... So I guess I -sorta- can't wait to see the adventure videos start pouring in. If it's Iceland first I can only assume it's the rest of Scandinavia after. Awesome work with the Jeep; following the build has been really interesting.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, I'll keep dangling the carrot!

[@JT_Adventures]

Fantastic work! Loved this build series & look forward to the adventure..

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks a bunch!

[@TonyStark-or3er]

Amazing!!!

[@eyeswideopen7450]

This video is basically building half a premium camper in one video. Others would take 5 videos to do this. Happy Trails in Iceland!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Cheers! While all these little jobs took some time, most of them were easy and fast compared to the bigger tasks that had their own episode

[@dflood316]

Great video, great build!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks!

[@brmmotorsport]

Welcome to my country.. hope the rain stops !!!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Haha, thanks! The rain I can handle... the wind however....

[@JonathanACarr]

I can't wait to see the adventure!

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It is already by far, BY FAR the most staggeringly beautiful place I have ever been

[@JonathanACarr]

@@TheRoadChoseMe Iceland is definitely on my list.

[@John_Pither]

Ice cream truck? No sir -- more like exo-planet exploration vehicle IMHO. 😉

[@eyeswideopen7450]

I was really curious, about the bed platform. Without the bed extending over the drivers cabin i expected the acessability to the bed to be pretty bad. Sleeping sideways is a great solution to this. I would prefer Wabi sabi Overlands "downstair" steup but is see the advantges you created for yourself.

[@VideosOffRoad]

Were you able to keep it under GVWR?

[@sharpsticksnz4112]

Yes! This is an answer we all need. Very important question and a consideration of any overland build before the vehicle purchase. 😅

[@VideosOffRoad]

@@sharpsticksnz4112 I notice I haven't gotten an answer. I don't find it very likely that we'll EVER get a direct answer.

[@sharpsticksnz4112]

@@VideosOffRoad normally I'd agree with you as some KZbinrs aren't entirely straight up. Dan on the other hand I think is very honest. Given time I think he'll provide that info. Let's not forget that a lot of heavy metal was cut away and replaced with light weight composite panels, designed by an ex nasa engineer... so I'd suspect he was thorough in his weight calculations.

[@VideosOffRoad]

@@sharpsticksnz4112 That's a fair point. I guess I'm just so used to SO many KZbinrs refusing to answer (or even acknowledge) that question, likely because they either don't want to know, or won't say (maybe are embarrased by how much overweight the rig is?) for some reason.

[@sharpsticksnz4112]

@@VideosOffRoad I think often it's when the blunder puts them out of pocket. For example, imagine being ignorant to the importance of staying within the vehicle's GVMR as a KZbinr... you then invest 1-3 years and over $100k building what you think is the ultimate overland vehicle. Only to finally finish and viewers bring to your attention the possibility of the vehicle being overweight based on what they've seen. The viewers inform you of the legal ramifications of driving an overweight vehicle... i.e. insurance being void, possible criminal negligence charges if someone was to be killed due to your vehicle being overweight in a crash... now the KZbinr weighs their vehicle, if they're underweight no drama and it's likely due to savy planning... if they're overweight then they have too options, 1) come clean, post the weight and inform viewers and your insurance company that you're knowingly driving round an illegal vehicle. You could sell the vehicle but who is going to buy a vehicle that's illegal to operate on the roads for anything more than parts value?... option 2) Stick your head in the sand, pretend you never saw the weight on the scale, delete the videos you were making about it and drive the vehicle around anyway... this knowledge eating away at you, time to dream up a new lightweight build on a vehicle with suitable GVMR.

[@JodyGates]

This turned out amazing, glad to see it now on the road. I'm curious about the carseat situation, maybe that's what those mounts on the floor are for? It'll be interesting to see how this build will have to evolve as the small one moves from one carseat style to the next.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Yep, the mounts on the floor go down into the original rear seat bolts

[@tedpearson8015]

aha, so that's what those are! I also couldn't figure out where Aurora was going to sit. 😅

[@renatodallstella8405]

It looks perfect!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cliffmorgan31]

Where is the big freezer? Lol EXTREMELY nice build. I would have rounded the corners on the “bed shelves” a bit for esthetics and to remove the sharp corners, but very functional as is. I actually much prefer the build series to the normal adventure vids, but I enjoy those, too. Best of wishes on your adventures.

[@eyeswideopen7450]

i like rounded edges. but they really compromise drawers and usabality of the space behind the edges.

[@cliffmorgan31]

@@eyeswideopen7450 The bed shelves only hold the bed up during use, so I don’t see it compromising any usefulness…

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks very much! I'm sure there will be more build and adventure videos in the future

[@sweatmanjim]

Bravo!

[@scarx4181]

They make window covers that go on the outside wrapping around the cab windows to keep the heat/cold out and as someone who uses a class C all the time, let me tell you that little cover does so much more than the curtain could ever hope to. That being said I doubt they make an off the shelf one for a jeep so it'd be something you'd have to sew up yourself especially since it'd have to go under the snorkel and have a strap to hold the top or bottom together. The CO2 detector is all well and good but you need a carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling as well just in case as it's lighter than air and you guys are sleeping up there. better safe than sorry.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

There is no way any kind of cover on the outside would last long - the weather here is way, way too intense for that

[@scarx4181]

@@TheRoadChoseMe I'm more concerned about you getting a carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling than that, I was just pointing that out as an option.

[@robertvoss9111]

I would like to know an entire cost breakdown and an honest opinion whether it is worth it as opposed to buying a pre made rig (like the camper unit you showed)

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

It's actually not that much in materials, but it was a TON of man hours. If you even valued Michael and myself at $25/hr, then it is insanely expensive. Of course we did it because we love it, not because we're trying to make a profitable commercial product.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

I doubt under $150k since a company would need profit after paying for labor. Pretty simple vans cost $125k and up.

[@TRONABORON]

Need to play some Van Halen- Ice Cream Man! 🎸🍦🍧🍨🏔️

[@anitamartin953]

AMAZING!!

[@totalcomposites484]

Very impressive!

[@zuesmondo1]

Look great, excited to see you on the road. Of note it is better to have your CO2 monitor low to the ground. It is heavier than standard air.

[@TheRoadChoseMe]

Thanks! I did a ton of googling, and there are as many people saying mount it low as there are people saying mount it high! Good 'ol internet!