Building The Worlds Craziest Overlanding Camper Truck - Tail Gate and Bumper

[@BisforBuild]

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[@Vinegar_Stroke]

Would it have been a lot simpler to have your tailgate on gas struts also swinging upwards? Gets it out of the way for loading/unloading the boot. Either way you're killing it, good stuff 🤙

[@scottibass]

@@Vinegar_Stroke then you can't sit on the tailgate for tailgating. I'm thinking you are not in the US?

[@johnmejia3195]

Hey Chris what CAD/CAM software do u use

[@linksword1514]

just in case you forgot, you didnt put a link to carparts in this vid

[@ryanjohnson1641]

With everything you have been through personally and with your friends and builds and new shops and all the other chaos of life, I find it very inspiring how positive you guys seem to be in every single video. This is hands down my favorite group to watch on KZbin and thank you guys for creating and sharing this content so consistently!!!

[@Markisamiller]

A thousand percent this ☝️

[@gravity00x]

Oscar is such a frickin good metal worker. Insane. Could watch this guy build stuff for hours!

[@toddabbott781]

I would have had the back door split and swing open to the sides. With that tailgate being so deep it will be hard to reach in to grab tools and such. Then you could have used the step in the back bumper too... and the overhead window could open and protect you from the rain if you still had enough room in back to sit. You could then do a swing down grill on the inside of the door and sit back there and cook. Then you could have mounted the swing arms to the door and left them.

[@guitarsguitarsguitars6498]

He mentioned he will have generators and welders and such in there not tools. So he should be good to go. But that's definitely a good point just in case.

[@-Mike-69]

I was just thinking the same. With the door opening down like that it will be extremely awkward to get anything in or out. Barn door style doors would be the smartest choice. At least then that rear compartment would be usable. Let's face it, if it is super awkward to put anything in there, like a cooler, it will get tossed in the living quarters with everything else. That's just a really bad design all around.

[@guitarsguitarsguitars6498]

@@-Mike-69 did you watch the video? It's for a purpose. They want to use the long tailgate as a temporary work platform when needed.

[@dcskater180]

You could make it have a chain the that holds it flat so you could un-hook it to load with it 180* down or 90* when you want the tailgate. But that top window may be really hard to close its going to be really high especially if you stand a few feet back.

[@jonguthrie471]

This has got to be the heaviest camper ever made

[@djsonicc]

gonna be heavy like a tank

[@brianb-p6586]

No, but it's not going to be light.

[@keithgarnett2568]

That gap between the bumper and the tailgate is screaming out for a cyber truck style light bar with all the brake/tail/signals/reverse. It would look super clean!

[@1986krazy]

The swing arm idea turned out pretty cool. If I could make a suggestion, add some grease nipples to the sleeves that will act as your hinges. I work in a shop that does a lot of work on trailers, and being able to grease the hinges will help with rust prevention/ceasing, and also excessive wear from the friction of opening and closing. The build is coming really cool. Can't wait to see the finished camper truck 👍

[@coltonmcrae5873]

I came here to say this! Some simple grease fittings will see that design live long, happy service life

[@HausBauConstruction]

I was thinking the same, the hinges need lube, else rust will seize them etc

[@SillySalmon94]

Same thoughts!

[@platinumchopper]

THIS!!!!

[@Onelando]

I’m convinced Chris isn’t happy till he can get Oscar to cut something in half and weld it together bigger than before 😂😂😂 good job guys!!

[@bradgee5706]

For the rear electrical box you should put it on slides to be able to maintain all of the equipment inside.

[@douglasverkaik4662]

You are missing a great opportunity for some really cool taillights in that narrow horizontal panel.

[@fredmortensen5107]

I second this motion like a dual pass LED strip and staggered turn signal lights like a Mustang.

[@-Mike-69]

I thought the same. Perfect spot for taillights and camera

[@tootone]

thought the same thing!

[@Darkside_C7]

This series has gone from something I didn't think I'd be interested in watching to one of my favorite builds.

[@NaughtyGodz]

You should add a hinging ladder to the tailgate that makes a step to get in and out from the back bed area. Would be dope :)

[@ReignDropsCoffee]

Agreed

[@SkyBlaZer168]

@@ReignDropsCoffee i was going to say the same thing.

[@dolph]

I think the bed area is only accessible on the interior and behind the tailgate is closed off from the inside. Basically behind the tailgate is only storage you get to from the outside.

[@mattandcandle]

@@dolph I think they are just suggesting a ladder on the back so that you could climb down from the window.

[@dolph]

@@mattandcandle In retrospect, that makes more sense. Thank you. :)

[@schalkspies8189]

I discovered this by chance and binged it.....😄 The birth of a metal monster....wow. Wow till now and.... Can't wait to see the final product.. 👍👌

[@neilfairless4589]

Chris, that panel in the rear that doesn't move, 2 small winches attached to it with cables, will have that rear door opening and closing under power and the cables will hold the weight of people as well. With a lip on the tail gate, you will be able to hide the fixings and through holes.

[@yessiryousir]

I love this build and I know Chris assured us that all the weight of this steel won't won't affect anything but the more steel I see added the more I don't believe him hahaha

[@TheBobruub1]

He is going to need to invade a foreign country to get enough petrol for it.

[@dakotajohnson5009]

I have no doubt the truck can handle the weight but as soon as they try to overland with it, it's going to struggle hard

[@-Mike-69]

Pretty sure that's the reason every Camper out there is made from lightweight materials. Aluminum, plastic, etc. Sure, Aluminum may be more expensive but at least the vehicle will be usable

[@silverbulletS197]

Im glad to see Chris back and at the game lookin 1,000,000%!!!

[@philryley7521]

Is the roof strong enough to stand on, and use as a viewing/party platform? Just a thought if you are at a race or need a good viewing platform now is the time to put the infrastructure in there. You’ve probably already thought of this but I thought I’d mention it. Looks great.😅

[@BisforBuild]

We thought about that, but its kinda dangerous being up so high without a railing. So we decided against allowing anyone on the roof.

[@One_Bar]

@@BisforBuild I mean you could have made some drop in rails that stowed on the sides when not in use. That would have been neat.

[@dbk81]

You should 100% be putting solar panels on the roof.

[@One_Bar]

@@dbk81 combine this with the railing. Make the rails hinged so that they stow flat on the roof with the panels on the outside so they can charge. 2 birds, 1 stone.

[@1BadRAMLimited]

Oscar is a bad ass! Keep making us chicanos proud brotha!!!!

[@sk8klown88]

As someone who lived full time in a big camper conversion, I highly recommend having the backup camera always on, I had a separate screen that showed my backup cam basically like a rear view mirror. I’d also highly rd ya couple of Maxxair ceiling fans/vents

[@davidcatlette9697]

When I see the boat build come back I will start watching again !

[@tube8533]

Great! Enjoy watching!

[@robertstortz5182]

You can also have a 2 inch receiver front and rear, then a removable winch. Less weight, one winch.

[@laynepalmer8690]

Lovin the build, and also loved how because the back basically works like a giant truck and canopy, the shots of it being built looked like little people working on a normal truck canopy 😂

[@dapdavison]

Employee of the month goes to Oscar. The dude deserves his roses.

[@CihaPet]

This thing is a MONSTER! Whoa!

[@David-zo9oi]

Man, all these automative KZbinrs use to work on their own projects which is why I started watching, and now no one, that I watch, actually does any of the work anymore. Always got their friends doing everything now

[@Sam-dm4kz]

2 inch foam comes in 4X8 sheets can insulate and soundproof this camper nice, it’s also fire proof. HomeDepot baby.

[@MattBrownbill]

Welding burns on the forehead look scary! 😮 Great work on the swing away storage.

[@muzaffarshamim447]

Oscar is a hell of metal fabricator. Hats off to him. 👍👌👏. And good luck to the Team for the completion of this built

[@erichage8881]

You should install a maxxair roof vent fan. Works great to draw a breeze into your camper.

[@rickway2039]

I'm so excited for a future cross over event where you get this thing stuck and Matt's Off-road Recovery has to get you out! :D

[@robinthepresent2952]

Oscar is worth more money, such fantastic fabrication skills

[@trippkelly5856]

How can you say he’s worth more without knowing what Chris pays him?

[@anup8811]

It is great satisfaction for an engineer to see his ideas come to life. Really great job

[@SimpsonsClassics]

This thing is epic! Its really coming together now.

[@garypease7414]

Love the single tire rack. But as an "overlander," you will get more than one flat tire on occasion. You might want to consider using the stock, under truck tire stowage, for a second spare. Just a thought. Absolutely love this build so far! On the swing outs, take a football, fill it with foam, cut it in half, and form each half over the sticky outy parts. Make a piece of wood that fits between them for storage. Just an idea again.

[@meadowsm100]

This thing is gonna crumble if it ever gets taken off-road, flat tires will be the least of their worry.

[@scottgray4622]

I wonder if the stock "power wagon" emblem would fit on your filler panel, the one between the window and the tailgate???? Also the big ram emblem between the 2 swing arms would be sick.

[@sandsxgg]

Have y'all considered welding zerk fittings into the hinges so you can keep them lubricated and rust free?

[@chriserickson1972]

If you make the rear bumper slide out, that will give you a support structure for the hinged door when open.

[@ryanmcintyre4263]

I love watching your content! I have one visible issue with the last few camper episodes wish you had covers on the cars behind. I have been cringing at how much grinding and welding you guys are doing right next to them they must be covered in metal dust by now eating into the paint!

[@victorpurilla5894]

Live the way you have so many different projects for every situation... ✌️😎

[@eaglebrink]

For securing the backdoor in the down position, you could fabricate a boltstyle lock like that of of a gate on the backside of the rack.... you could make it long enough and let it slide into a hole on the top of the door.... If you do that on both sides the tailgate would be pretty secure i think plus you would not interfear with the tire when it's on the rack...

[@jasonharris3873]

You need a backup camera in that beast. Nice progress. Time for some camping and boat rebuilding.

[@Uotilagarage]

This channel is the best. Man with a vision and perfect team with master fabricators to bring that vision to life. My hat off to you all! I'm just wondering does Oscar or anybody else ever say your vision is impossible to bring in real life, or do they just trust you enough that they just do it no question asked?

[@aychdee981]

You should add zerk fittings to the swing out pivots for longevity and maintenance ease…lovin it so far

[@v745ti]

If you upsize your wheels & tires make sure there are provisions in your swing out to accommodate it. Also, echoing the other commenters, zerk fittings and dust boots around the hinge collars will help immensely with service life.

[@561ENTERPRISE]

I know this is your channel and everything, but I want to give you mad props to your fabricator welder. The guy's done some amazing work and he definitely needs some recognition from a guy who welds. Really enjoying the build you all.

[@bigfootz8090]

You should put some really cool lights on the filler piece ...like a light bar for tailgating

[@MrMorepower71]

Idea for you. Drill and tap a hole in the rack collars and put in a grease fitting to throw a little grease in ocassionally.

[@brandonmann1736]

Should do a hidden winch behind the liscence plate with a plate holder from an old muscle car I think that would be cool

[@proudfather83973]

You should have put a third brake light and light bar in that rear filler panel area

[@-DUTCHY-]

You guys should do a competition. Guess the final weight of the camper. 😊

[@vanillagarilla965]

Super talented group of people , I’m in awe of what came of this project. Great friggen job you guys !!!! I really am looking forward the finished product. The rendering is nothing compared to the actual image. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kodde0304]

You should put a grease fitting in that slip fit hatch swing thing. It will sieze itself if not lubricated.

[@thegmanfromsf]

That's a cool looking gate. I'd just build it with bearings. Thinking that over time rust can build under the tubing sleeves and weight on the swing outs might make the sleeves bind and the gate difficult to open. A cheap set of trailer axle spindle can be modified for that.

[@johneverson2433]

All that cutting, welding and grinding going on and I can see the Lamborghini in the background

[@KM-uw4ez]

Spare tire should go underneath the truck (it’s unused space anyway) then you could put another storage box in its place. It does look cool there though.

[@SkyBlaZer168]

if you are planning on taking this offroad make sure you get some jerry cans to go on the swing arms.

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Incredible build. For 12v system I've found Australia has next level setups to get ideas. Next level stuff it would fit right into this next level build!!

[@christophertownley6734]

Awesome work guys

[@primusd]

BBQ + FRIDGE (“Cooler”) 100%

[@Makka668]

Better get Oscar to check the welds on the box! Haha, the gaming/camping/tow vehicle is starting to take shape.

[@M-R-travel]

For a clean look put an L shaped rod on the inside corners of the tailgate and just a hole in the rack to hold the Tailgate flat. You could even use that same rod and latches mounted to the bed support to hold the tailgate closed

[@ghomerhust]

more and more this reminds me of the big ass overland RVs in the second Jurassic Park movie

[@chrishenry571]

Put a little unfolding kitchen in the back storage area. With the window hatch that opens, it will provide a little shade or rain protection while you cook! (All cooking smells and smoke WILL go inside if the hatch is open though, keep it closed for catch-and-cook days!)

[@jessecarst2093]

You might want to consider hinging that lower panel from the top. It makes it more convenient to get into and it creates a shelter from the rain.

[@BrucePierson]

Nice job widening the back bumper Oscar, but that's no surprise with your level of skill. You're a real asset to B is for Build!

[@Oscar_SMT]

Thank you!

[@BrucePierson]

@@denvernow7294 Yes, definitely.

[@BrucePierson]

@@Oscar_SMT You're welcome. Great to see your skill level applied to the builds. If you do it, we know it's done properly.

[@TheBlaqDeval]

Love this build and amount of fab work you put into it like you are whole RV factory to your own specs! Can't wait to see it complete and on road, bro! 👏

[@tebogoketshabile2189]

You need tail lights on the body.......and you guys are doing some amazing work

[@andrewziegler2608]

It’s coming along. Looks good man

[@ou7shined972]

Fascinating build. Found your channel by chance and binged the whole process thus far. Digging the presentation style - you say what's going to happen, then boom it happens, lol. You've got a great team there. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build through to completion.

[@HemiEhBody]

The build is looking great. However it's concerning the amount of weight you plan on having past the axle with the battery, generator and possible water and waste storage. I suggest maybe looking into moving some of the weight between the axles. That way you'll have more usable tongue weight and towing capacity.

[@alimvinca2998]

Not sure if anyone else has commented this already but you should add toolboxes underneath the habitat like a flatbed truck has.

[@gamerslust6533]

Love skipping the ads & getting straight to the video

[@garyw4596]

A lot of fore thought and a pinch of after thought makes for an adaptive design. Bravo.

[@DachsAutos]

This thing is looking pretty sweet! Getting to look more like a rugged shell vs. some other well known shiny, multi-angled truck!

[@largemarge1603]

Barn-doors on the 'garage' wall? Side-doors accessing the 'garage'? Lift-out panel(s) hooking into the edge for a work-bench or outside kitchen?

[@stevemustaikis6602]

Just a thought, I would have mounted the tire/wheel on the other side. If by chance you have a flat on the highway, I don't think you would want that swing arm possibly going out into the traffic lane.

[@22MrBigdog]

I just got a 6x10 enclosed trailer and finished trashing all the junk inside. I'm converting it to a mobile grooming trailer and you have great ideas that I'm going to be using

[@RantzCore]

So, rearview camera and running/brake and reverse lights for the back in the bumper. Lighting LED strips for storage/tailgate area? See if someone wants to use their artistic mural skills to beautify the exterior flat pieces for the OverlandhaulRV? The build is looking terrific and looking forward to seeing the progression continue. 😎👍

[@moetarded7757]

My mom’s bronco had the swing out arm for the spare. I remember dangling from it a it as a kid! Lol!

[@brianfields2135]

If I am thinking correctly in this setup the spare tire and tank doors would need to be deeper in order to clear the tailgate when it folds down.

[@genesmith4642]

How can anyone not like this build. And there could be another build to make it off grid which would attract those subscribers.

[@tomjohns8498]

Us mortals Bow to your awesome team 😊 cracking building

[@jfree1074]

Just let me grind sparks all onto my Lamborghini 😮 Love the videos guys.

[@da_SpiffR]

Looks great!

[@raymonda.pruittii2899]

The door to the mechanical space should hinge from the top and the lights needing to be mounted in a non moving piece of the vehicle should go in that middle beam section or everything’s in the bumper LEGALLY I think that’s right.

[@cuervo855]

In my opinion, the bar dividing the back of the camper will limit your ability to load things. Maybe you can retihink a solution that doesn't involve that bar. Something such as the rear gate of the bmw x5. Love the build so far 🤙

[@ufohunters4612]

Richie from Boston is so jealous right now

[@bendooley550]

3:33 looks like the mystery machine.

[@robertgreig9936]

Looks Great 👍

[@jredmartinz]

love the build, also patiently waiting for b is boat!

[@bodydraggersautoclub]

Looks amazing

[@TheMcooper17]

little tip for welders. put a vice grip to the piece, and clamp your grounsd to the that

[@ridhadababi5858]

I follow you from the first video, you are doing a good job. Thanks for sharing.

[@jameskendrick573]

Hey brother suggestion you might want to look at trail mater as big as it is you might consider 4 winches one on each side in the middle if you get stuck you'll wish you had them cool build

[@azimsalas1772]

Now the back bumper is wide enough to o have a euro license plate. Lol great job. 👍

[@drevvd]

Built like a tank. Dagum

[@SeanTheVlog]

Please one build at a time

[@chris-my7uh]

put a cover over the one "nice" lambo you have!!!!! This build looks great btw.

[@abokhalag]

add more tile light in the gap between the door and the window