Building The Worlds Craziest Overlanding Camper Truck - The WALLS

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[@tommyjay4770]

Where the frame bolts go in, please weld in some crush tubes! It will add a ton of compression strength.

[@platinumchopper]

THIS!!^

[@McRVP]

What gauge steele?

[@azorianification]

This is a good point and I’m surprised they didn’t add them. I’m building something similar (88 Toyota, 77 chinook camper) and I’ve considered adding crush tubes to the support beams I’m going to add. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it because this will have a rather large washer on each end that is the same size as the width of the tubing.

[@SamPeers1]

I would add legs that wind down in each corner to the ground. If left alone would rock a lot with someone moving about. If you add the wind down legs it’d make it super stable and give you the ability to level it if the ground is uneven

[@terryhayward7905]

Legs for sure, but not wind down, they have to be electric, air ?, hydraulic ? screw ? just whatever they have to be semi auto :)

[@SamPeers1]

@@terryhayward7905 yeah i thought about that, guessed if they went that route they would make them electric or hydraulic. Just making the point some legs may help.

[@AutoMotivate]

Smart

[@philtucker1224]

Do they have a donor salvage camper for the internal fittings that they will need? 🤔

[@MikeStavola]

My only concern about this build is that the weight's kept as low as possible. If you build the whole thing out of steel and load the inside with a bunch of weight, it could be super top heavy. Aside from that, this is looking really interesting, and I'm excited to see how it turns out!

[@hojo9115]

People mentioned the weight in first video where they built the floor. They don't think it's gonna matter, but add in insulation and double skins. It's gonna be heavy

[@ibidu1]

Its a dually, they are wider, with 4 tires in the rear to help the side load. Hes not going to have swaying issues. These duallies usually get loaded with goose neck hitches and pulling 6 cars plus trailer and they are towed all across US

[@IGY6-Spiffy]

@@ibidu1 But its supposed to be an overland build, that means offroading in a top-heavy camper. Not so much worried about sway rather tipping if it is too top heavy.

[@patrickstephens9211]

Might ride nicer with a little weight in the back plus they have helper bags dont forget lol

[@rprokopow]

​@ibidu1 im an rv mechanic and i can promise you its gonna sway hard. Being a dually makes it best suited for this build however its very tall and when he is saying its 1,500lbs in just framing... thats very heavy. He still needs his water tanks, propane, batteries, electronics, fridge, stove, bathroom, shower. It all depends on what hes gonna put in there of course. The biggest truck camper on the market right now is an eagle cap and its 4800lbs dry... that minimum needs a f450 or bigger to haul. Ive driven one with a new 2022 f450 which has the highest payload in class and it sways alot and again thats with airbags and a properly designed camper with most of the weight on the bottom. Im thinking hes gonna be fine but hes gonna be pushing it hard and need his bags for sure and maybe some stabil loads and even then he will still sway alot

[@reallunacy]

I'm gonna need to see this bad boy on a cat scale when you are complete.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Good luck with that

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@@festuspunky it's not going to roll.

[@benthebuilder6934]

@FestusPunky 🤦‍♂️really? It's a dually, and most of the weight is still pretty low. The roof of the camper doesn't weight much

[@EldeNova]

meow

[@yannickelmignon4663]

15000 lbs done for sure

[@JohnDoe-zr6bk]

Every other camper builder: "We need to save weight , let's build a GFC Monocoque!" Bisforbuilt: "let's build it sturdy, we gonna use tons of steel!"

[@azorianification]

I’m curious how much the camper will weigh. I’m building an 88 Toyota with a camper from a 77 chinook. I believe the camper shell is only 1200-1300lbs.

[@bellaistrans3882]

I love this build and the crew but I am worried about the amount of steel being used, I was expecting the framing to be steel of course but in my opinion I still think aluminum would have been the better choice for a fully custom camper like this.

[@brianb-p6586]

Even the framing of the camper body could have been aluminum.

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

This is a huge undertaking, and it looks like you are doing an incredible job. Well done, all of you.

[@jameskrutsinger2339]

I work at Winnebago industries and build about 16 motorhomes a day, so watching somebody build a homemade motorhome is really exciting to me, I’m impressed so far.

[@louisosmer186]

you don't build 16 yourself!

[@jameskrutsinger2339]

It’s an assembly line with hundreds of employees so no, the part I build is the roofs and floors.

[@illwill915]

This is probably one of the coolest, most authentic diy sleeper I’ve ever seen. Dope! Definitely need to make a window from the cab to the camper or install walkie-talkies. Can’t wait to see the rest of the progress!

[@azorianification]

They cut out the back of the cab so you can just walk in between the two

[@java230]

I know there are a lot of negative comments, but I have literally built one like this. That cabover WILL hit the cab. You need some flex there. Even if the box is welded to the cab its going to flex....

[@mrcreditunion1]

Regarding the gap between cab and bed, why not use that flexible transition you see in multicar buses that hinge? That could help with flex

[@reallunacy]

Last video they said they didn't want to do that because they expected the weather sealing to be a nightmare.

[@HappyHarryHardon]

@@reallunacy well they’re wrong. It’s weather tight when you do it right.

[@Jxm26]

@@HappyHarryHardon arguing with somebody who is just relaying the message wont change anything

[@johnlarkin549]

@@Jxm26 Jason your recollection in the other video talking about the transition was spot on, mind you I couldn’t see an issue except the access to make a proper seal they’re doing the build they make the decisions who am I to argue 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@southerntiessxs1515]

BC they will never actually do anything with this “ bUiLd “ like everything else they do. This channel is a joke

[@dappermanphoto]

I'm so incredibly thankful that the (now) old BRZ/FRS/86 intro is gone. It was so loud. So low resolution and was just absolutely not needed in the last few years. This new video intro setup is amazing. I wish more would do it.

[@davidmoskowitz4085]

Love the painter's tape templates on the floor. Good work!

[@kerryclark1926]

You'll probably need helper springs or maybe an air bag system for the weight. Also, think about lateral sway and how to alleviate that stress.

[@justauser]

He has bags

[@1ronco]

.....or a Cat D9 undercarriage

[@kerryclark1926]

@@justauser Good to know. I must have missed that.

[@kaskl5403]

Ambition Strikes did a build like this on a 3/4 ton Dodge and used aluminum tubing for the framing to keep the weight down.

[@azorianification]

What was the weight of their build in the end?

[@callmesomething1425]

Use a few big ratchet straps from the truck frame down to the axel to set level. Two should be enough to safely hold it down while you work on it

[@timotheus343]

You could put the truck on jacks to keep everything level 😁

[@craiglasserre8161]

Can’t wait to see the finished truck!

[@1ronco]

Go watch some Ambition Strikes videos and you'll see one completed. They recently sold theirs

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Run a support to the a pillar to keep from sagging and caving in the roof.looks awesome so far. Thanks John from Arizona

[@nathaniellangston5130]

This thing is gonna be a lightweight!!! I'm building a shuttle bus into a camper and fully stripped interior its at 11,000 lbs. this thing is super ideal.

[@azorianification]

I need mine to be lightweight 😮 I’m building an 88 Toyota with a 77 chinook camper 🍻

[@benrb287]

One of my favorite builds thus far. The music was on point too.

[@feeltheburntk9893]

I highly suggest getting a Kelderman rear air suspension kit or another brand. Paired with an auto leveling management system. Meets or exceeds stock payload and towing capacity except now you have a level camper if your on uneven ground or squat the rear when going through your garage door

[@michaelcaraway2305]

Of course the truck can handle the weight, however if you used aluminum rather than steel the weight would be less allowing a higher fuel milage.

[@slowdaze]

I wouldn’t be so certain about that. Payload capacity for a long bed dually 3500 is 4600lbs. Put in 4 200lb plus guys that is down to 3800lbs. That’s for everything carried on the truck. He will have to be careful about the load he puts on that frame. It was only a few months ago that a dodge snapped in half from a slide in camper. Planning to overland with a heavy steel box could be a huge problem.

[@TripleDiamonds]

@@slowdaze that ram you are mentioning is because they welded that box to the frame which ram says NOT to.

[@michaelcaraway2305]

@@slowdaze It's not only the weight of the constructed frame and skin that has to be considered in the build. The weight of the finishing inside, the beds,, water, fridge, stove, interior furnishings add even more weight than you might think. Those that rebuild busses find this out quite often the hard way.

[@slowdaze]

@@michaelcaraway2305 exactly!

[@IOERROR622]

By overlander I can only assume you are taking it to a camp ground. That thing is going to be extremely top heavy and the departure is so huge (rear tire to rear frame) it will get stuck on any dip.

[@HighBoi]

oscar really be doing the hell out of that great job

[@1ronco]

What de hel you speak boi? Some sort of idiot language?

[@Gerard_Blooter]

I’m so invested in this series. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@troybradford856]

The timelapse "slide" you all do at 0:28 when moving the new floor onto the back was simply glorious _chefs kiss_

[@jwalster9412]

I like to think it was not intentional, like they just happened to move in the sink every five seconds.

[@troybradford856]

Yeah I assume the size and weight would be such that they would have to take short little steps and when timelapsed the small movements made them appear to glide =P

[@FDKrug]

It look awesome and also fun to watch! Just hope it's not too top heavy and also that it clears the garage door...

[@Hobbies4Hire]

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.

[@Kevin_aka_RockGuy]

You got my attention! What BoonDocker hasn't wanted to do(make) this? This is just awesome for the Do it yourselfer. Some built in hydraulic stabilizers with adjustable drop down feet would be awesome on all four corners. Even if they were electric driven like concealed camper jacks would do the trick. Make it accessible for maintenance and to replace if needed. Where are you getting the steel and sheets?...where can you find it here in Portland? It will be a fun journey to see all of you systems come together.....back to work!

[@Resurrectedtrucks]

You won't believe how cool towing a trailer will be on turning!!! I extended a old D 50 6' bed to an alum 8' flatbed and extended the hitch. it worked perfectly and trailers don't cut corners because the hitch swings the tongue out further. You will see how you won't need to swing wide for turns at all! Love customizing don't forget you learn by mistakes and I've learned a lot!!!!

[@inw_sentinel]

Enjoy the scraping noise the cap-over is gonna cause by contacting the roof of the cab (if you leave it that way and dont suspend it like youre supposed to)

[@zferedirz]

It would be so epic seeing the cab and box all one color. The whole thing red would stand out so nice

[@elitecpudoc329]

Have you looked into stabilizing jacks? Just to make the whole thing level when you are parked?

[@pigtrapper1329]

I think it's recommended to keep some air in those airbags at all times. The kit I put on my dad's f350 said to anyways.

[@nathanwoodruff9422]

Ah... you forgot the southeastern states. Here in Atlanta Georgia, we have been experiencing mid 70's for the last week or so. It has been GREAT!

[@Eatongee]

It's gonna look like one of the Kimbo camper units. Cool! Big, industrial, and intimidating.

[@TheBobruub1]

Looks like a death trap, I love it

[@jamespate91372]

If you are putting in a commode I suggest putting in a incinerator toilet vs any other. They are pricey but do the best job with no messy waste to worry about.

[@jimmerriman6920]

Hey Chris, Remeber that Dodge Ram 3500 that bend in half about 2-3 months ago that was all over the trade rags? Maybe you ought to fab some pieces of 1/4" or more piece of steel out that duplicate the chassis box frame, and weld those 1/4" to chassis. The weight won't hurt the tube diesel, but the added strength might really be beneficial to the strength of the truck with the added weight of a steel frame habitat camper. Do it now while you can get in there easily.

[@MatthewJorgensen1968]

A Unicell truck body would have been perfect for this project. All fiberglass and easy to cut and weld in to you truck. I'm converting one right now.

[@richardallen8209]

Keep in mind max height in the us is 13 feet 6 inches you already won't fit through a 14 foot door. Your using huge steel for framing that trucks going to be so heavy you won't get it anywhere. Name for this build : Project Noverland

[@galadrhim1]

Wow. Steel for all of that instead of aluminum. Strong, yes, but heavy.

[@existance_auto5544]

I’ve had a Ram truck for years now, if your planning on overlanding this CARLI suspension is the best you can get for these trucks, CJC off-road carried all you need, considering your making the cab and bed rigid you’ll need it

[@SpankMyFace]

You should be using, the the very least, *aluminum* cross-bracing on the top half of your cage. If you're using the heavy same steel tubing for everything, this truck is gonna roll over by simply merging onto an interstate. Also, where the hell is your insulation? That thing is gonna be a microwave in the summer, and ice box in the winter.

[@benjiman7259]

I’ve only been actively following this channel for about a year now, but it’s still pretty odd to me the amount of pushback y’all get for every single project It’s really impressive how y’all deal with the consistent negativity

[@brianb-p6586]

I have only followed this project, but it appears to me that they get lots of pushback because they do hack work. It all looks like it is intended to appear in a show, but never be driven anywhere except in and out of the show arena.

[@adameldridge1719]

its because everything done is garbage in the eyes of us fabricators that do this for a living. This is why the sub count is low compared to other channels that do the same type of projects. Nothing this channel does is done to completion.

[@TherapyGel]

I think it's mainly the fact that very few of these projects actually get completed. They give themselves ridiculous deadlines (understandable with Chris's cancer and the uncertainty that brings) and barely make it in time while sacrificing the quality of the projects for it. Then the car is left to sit and they move on to the next one. Never address the little last minute things, and we rarely if ever get an update. At least that's my only real criticism of this channel.

[@ShakeYourPhone]

I just started looking into vacation campers, I saw a guy who made his out of wood that sits in the bed of the truck I didn't think of removing the bed this is a great idea

[@itsme_allanp9957]

This thing is going to be huge! I'm looking forward to seeing the overlander all done

[@jasonhoadley2612]

That 5k payload is gonna disappear quickly if they keep using steel

[@YusufPetersenCPT]

All the cab and habitat welds are gonna crack you guys had to put like a thick rubber gasket in between and nuts and bolts with bigger holes so it has some movement atleast and that should be waterproof.

[@The_journeyy]

*It's going to be a beast* 👏

[@azorianification]

I’m building a smaller version. The truck will be a 1988 Toyota 4x4 and the camper will swap from a 1977 Toyota chinook. Looking forward to this build 🍻

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Heck yeah. That big Dodge will carry 3 of those campers. No sweat 👍👍

[@safisher83]

Habitat structure sounds much more sophisticated than camper box. Looks good. I'm going to have to start calling my 5th wheel a habitat structure instead of a trailer now 🤣🤣

[@zmijas90PL]

Hey to protect the connection between cab and habitat I think a rubber connection like they make on long ariculated city buses would work. They are like rubber stripes connected with steel. It will be weatherproof and bendy.

[@JediHagrid]

For doing an ad break about your updated website there's a few problems. The R69 Tee on the shop has the same gray background as the main site. When you mouse over it it becomes white (reverse of everything else). The OG Logo Hoodie's background when you mouse over it is just *slightly* different so it sticks out. The B is For Build Sticker & Jet Tag Pack has the same white background mouse over or not. None of the other shirts appear to change when you mouse over them (maybe that's as designed?). Just looked odd to me. Figured you should know.

[@Resurrectedtrucks]

To all naysayers [stay positive] These trucks have about 3/4s of it's weight on the front end the duels are for all the payload so the are doing fine! Don't forget customizing [changes] can always be done when you're finished, as we all do !!!!

[@ryancook6015]

Now THIS is BIFB content right here. 😍

[@flyingpeter]

dude, you should take advantage of having the truck half disasembled and pot a tandem axle on the rear to have a 6x6 ram, and air ride may help clear garage doors

[@traderz3399]

For the part above the cab add diagonal cross supports from the front top to the bottom back off the cab area kind of like a fence gate

[@traderz3399]

It’ll transfer most of the load to the sturdiest portion of the camper

[@jaywheeler8181]

Chris i did notice that your design has no triangles in the vertical walls for twisting support, just an observation, maybe bury them in the lower sections below the windows for support, thanks for the great content. always a good time watching b is for build.. J

[@joshuapickerill3370]

So are you planning on the changing the color of the truck before you're finished? Like new paint job or go with a wrap like you've done on some of the other builds? Love this concept and am enjoying seeing it come together. Can't wait to see the finished product. Great job guys!

[@fishua5564]

Take a look at ambulances and see how they do it. Truck with a hole in the cab and a big ol box on the back.

[@ToyotaCorolla-qs7ml]

Nice! A Camping van to run and hide away from the wrath of Denise Halickee!

[@chuckjohnson1331]

I have been watching your channel for a long time and i gotta say this has got to been one of my favorite builds. I can not wait to see what it looks like when its done. Good job guys

[@keith_hudson]

"Alternative energy sources" you say. 🤣🤣🤣. It's okay brother. I'm sure everyone will be super graceful and humble about it.

[@christophers.4007]

no it's cool, gasoline engines were the way to go and everyone else was wrong.

[@keith_hudson]

@@christophers.4007 Haha exhibit A

[@kirito2769]

So by the looks of the renders it seems like there’s a gap between the very front of the box and the cab I’d recommend making vents to help get the air out or make a wedge between the two

[@impracticaltacticaloffical]

Off topic a bit I know. I hope you actually do read this. I thought of you guys when I acquired these fender molds. I just was given a set of carbon fiber molds for a Z06 corvette (not certain of the year they fit). But I have both left and right rear quarter panels. I have no use for them, but you guys build sick stuff.

[@SimpsonsClassics]

This is going to be epic!

[@mikeshima157]

My knees would be screaming at me at the end of that sleeper assembly on the floor.

[@imfloridano5448]

Will a lot of high strength aluminum be used to keep the frame weight down. Carbon fiber for the outside shell. Will it be able to withstand a bear attack or even a curious Bigfoot.

[@cameroncmuller]

So cool to see it appearing!! Love what this build means!

[@1ronco]

What does it "mean"?

[@cameroncmuller]

@@1ronco Thanks for the question. (For the purpose of my explanation I'll assume that you've seen the previous videos to know what the intended outcome and purpose for this build is). How do I do it justice.....what it 'means' to me is a mix of freedom and mateship. Takes me back to the days when getting friends together for a gaming session meant everyone at the same place with ethernet cables everywhere! (As apposed to sitting alone in your room). This vehicle is kind of that. Getting mates together to have fun and adventures! That's my take anyway

[@777Timberwolf]

What you should do to the roof of the truck is to cut the roof off, restructure the frame on the truck to your "sleeping bed" area = double support. just like you did on the back of the truck.

[@DaleAnderson96]

well that was a epilepsys paradise during the designing of the frame

[@stevenallen975]

The other day I saw a video of a Dodge truck like that with a slide in camper ,with the weight of the camper .it broke the frame ,you might want to box frame .just saying ,good luck ,Love your channel

[@azorianification]

I’ve seen that. One issue was the guy had a motorcycle rack behind the camper that added a lot of weight far from the rear wheels

[@xxosonxx5439]

I’m moving to Medford OR, in the next monthlong in a half from Arizona and it’s gonna suck with all this snow ⛄️

[@newyankeedoesit]

IF you haven't thought of it yet, and you may have I had an idea since I saw you removed your third brake light assembly. IF you are planning on this being a gaming rig or what have you, it would be pretty awesome to put a few cameras inside of a housing in same spot of the third brake light assembly so you can easily have a way to grab footage on the fly from as far back as possible. Just wanted to share the thought.

[@detectingohio5614]

Oscar better get paid a shit ton of money because this dude is 80% of the physical work and skill

[@Snowness]

I suspect he must get paid pretty well, but he's also got a pretty kick ass job, haha. Not many people are welding Lamborghinis, yachts, campers, resto-mods, off-roaders, and so much more. Clearly, Oscar did a great job. 🍻

[@donwaun1178]

Agree with that 100%... hell of a fabricator ...

[@OBeezyNB]

For real idk why he doesn’t start his own channel and get all the proceeds bcuz I only watch for him and all the other guy really does is talk

[@MasterResolve]

@@OBeezyNB if he could, he would. Chris turned 0 subs into 6-700,000 subs on his own, no Oscar.

[@Itsthatoneguy371]

@@OBeezyNB he knows what’s going on. I’m sure he is paid well and treated with lots of respect, just like the rest of the crew. Otherwise, he and the others,would be gone by now. I have been watching this channel for several years and have never seen an build that Chris didn’t give credit where it was due.

[@testicularoxide5055]

Know what you mean about bad weather, bro! Been freezing here with high 60's and cloudy skies last 2 weeks in Az... 😱🥶🥶🥶😱

[@johncourtneyscott2757]

It is looking great guys

[@jeanne-michaelduplessis]

Suggestion: Standing gaming rigs? for space saving

[@BigMeech820]

Holy epilepsy, Batman! That CAD montage was intense lol

[@stevebailey7798]

Yo Chris.....are you building at 10ft high camper that needs to fit thru an 8ft shop door?

[@MrowkaJoe]

Engineering in 3d studio :D It's like making art in autocad :D

[@pro70z28]

I worked at a motorhome plant in the past. Frame and cage was always built from thin walled mild steel. Always. There's plenty of ways to save weight during construction, but the main support is NOT one of them.

[@mikeallensonntag]

You should make the exterior from sheet aluminum and rivet everything like airstream. Check out Kimbo campers. I looks very nice that style.

[@MrMorepower71]

Why did you choose steel instead of aluminum?

[@lukebarnes8097]

Probably cause it's a pain in the ass to weld aluminum

[@MrMorepower71]

@Luke Barnes a bunch of their projects, they already use aluminum. That is nothing new for the great Oscar.

[@mtbnorth1]

Going to be HEAVY

[@mrkhone]

Should build the rest of the framing out of aluminum. But nice work. I build these for a living.

[@jgriff3218]

I am enjoying the build. I will not be a arm chair builder. Have at it boys, love watching your talent. My only suggestion is to but a drop cloth on the parked cars. Grinding and welding dust is not fun to clean off.

[@psycodoood]

Idea. Since you already have the 3D model maybe you could 3D print (at scale of course ) it to use as reference and maybe help to explain the ideas more easily

[@dirkferguson5523]

This build is awesome! You have to do a crazy camper bus next for toy hauling.

[@deadpixelmedia3171]

I originally learned 3Ds Max first too, but trust me you'll be so much happier if you move over to a actual CAD platform, Vectorworks, ACad, Solid works , even Fusion...

[@mattboyd5024]

Do a body lift on the cab to help with the transition to the camper

[@Mikemartin968]

Mad Max meets Forest River - built like a tank but forget taking it anywhere. lol

[@bubu_please]

Wondering if you will get any visibility on the traffic lights with such an overhang on top of the cab

[@brianb-p6586]

The front and rear wide vehicle identification and clearance lamps should certainly be moved to the front and rear of the camper - maybe they'll do that later.

[@cme2cau]

A bit late now, but chassis stands could have hot the back level and stable. Much easier to measure and work on. Have you considered a third axle?

[@waltervang]

Ambitions strike has done a nice build similar to yours but with aluminum and light weight plates. Incl shower and access via the cab.

[@Luka0690]

You’re awesome man! Love your projects!

[@maxanstine1139]

Looks sweet! Are you guys going to paint the cab roof eventually? Are you going to have an access panel or something? Really coming together!