Couple Sells Home to LIVE in TRUCK CAMPER and AUSTRALIA - BUNDUTEC ALUMI LINE FLAT BED WALK AROUND

[@eddiet4708]

To be honest, I think this is one of the best layout and best built rig for us "ordinary Joe" with a little hard work and saving....we just might able to afford one. Thank you Down2Mob and Jack for sharing this.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

belt fan driven compressor, ck ; new idea Wrappon japan emergency toilet never seen that v/slick system works great. I like it seem 2 sec simple unlike composting multi pg instruction & no smell. Yeah Cassette 2* that can still dump hose into camp ground but I could just as easily use or go this route. Small space clean perfect solution.

[@CodingtheRoad]

You need to keep your eye out for some more minimalistic solo campers.. these couples with all these huge rigs are a few years away for me, lol.

[@Down2Mob]

Jack and Darcie's rig is so cool and their story is even cooler! I hope to be able to spend more time with them on the road in the future, thanks for watching and what do you think of the Bundutec flat bed?!

[@retrocashgaming]

I just liked the fact it was a duramax. I got inspiration for my duramax build. Keep the vids coming !!!!!!!! I watch every single one!!!

[@Down2Mob]

@@retrocashgaming awesome man and glad to hear ! Thx!

[@rogercarrico4975]

Really a awesome camper. Impressive, how well thought out everything is. Thanks to Jack for letting us check it out! 👍

[@Down2Mob]

It really is roger! Glad you liked it and thanks for watching

[@AK-ff7qq]

I'm becoming more and more impressed with the flatbed truck campers. Was going to do a slide on trailer camper. The layouts in the flatbed truck campers are quite roomy looking. Knowing that the pop tops are warm . Gives me even more options.Especially on a fulltime basis.

[@suunt12]

What a setup!! No expense spared. Well done.

[@Down2Mob]

Exactly! Glad you liked it 🤙

[@blackwaterhousecork5182]

Circumnavigation of Australia on Main Roads and Highways is about 16,100 Kilometres so plenty of opportunity to see some Absolutely Beautiful Scenery.

[@paulsink2800]

Had a 4 Wheel Camper. Almost unbelievable how cool those ceiling-high windows keep the inside.

[@Down2Mob]

Yes they do! Jack brought up a great point in that sense. I hadn't really thought about how much better the windows are in pop ups

[@theninja001]

As soon as he said Dana 60 solid axle, I knew this was an awesome rig!

[@Down2Mob]

Haha right?! Tons of mods to make this rig very unique and capable

[@adventuresofabbott4374]

Oct 18 I flew over, bought a Skyline and drove it 2000 miles across Australia. Started in Adelaide. Ended in Sydney. 'Roos come out at dusk. So be parked. I hit up the National motor museum in Birdwood, drove on Bathurst(its a public road), Grand Pacific Drive, and the Mad Max 2 Museum in Silverton NSW. Any questions, hmu

[@marcpikas2859]

Nice to meet Jack and see their setup. The flat nose design of Bundutec popups seem to offer more wind resistance than a traditional hard wall camper with a sloping front end. I'm guessing that their unit fits inside a container for overseas shipping.

[@jackpeeler87]

Thanks again Phil for meeting up with us and of course the awesome job on the video. It was great to meet you and Kota. I'm still amazed that she was able to climb into the camper, she is an awesome traveling companion. Safe travels and hopefully, our paths will cross again. Jack

[@Down2Mob]

Of course Jack, the pleasure was all mine! Thanks so much for showing us your home. She is very determined when it comes to getting into campers Haha. So great meeting you and I cant wait til our paths cross again! We will have to do some expeditions at some point!

[@mannymotta2174]

Hey Jack, great rig you have. Besides the original cost of the Chevrolet, how much money have you spent on the total rig? Thanks

[@mannymotta2174]

Great video....again!

[@jackpeeler87]

I've never bothered to total it up, but the camper was $26k and the flatbed was $6k, pretty much everything else seemed to run right around $1k or so. @@mannymotta2174

[@mannymotta2174]

@@jackpeeler87 thank you Jack, and happy trails,my friend.

[@radman9999radman]

Currently watching this in my cooper camper parked next to a lake in lone pine 🌲 on my way to snowboard at mammoth 🐘 mountain 🏔. Thanks 🙏 for the inspiration bro. I’ll drink on for you tomorrow bro.

[@Down2Mob]

Awesome man!! Have fun shredding the mountain and always stoked to see ya comment! Sounds great man

[@radman9999radman]

Down2Mob Overland thanks bro. My camp and snowboarding trip was quick but rad. Fresh snow before Memorial Day weekend is not a bad thing. Did some exploring. Fit a lot in 24 hours. I’ll throw some pics on the Instagram later. Might do a short video too!

[@anitamitchell3452]

Just found your site last night, I'm hooked. I can't believe how much I have learned already. I'm taking notes. Thanks for sharing your adventures and the people you run across. My mind is spinning with possibilities.

[@ned_and_cazz]

Another Aussie here, where to start on places to visit? Fraser island(world's biggest sand island) , Vic high country, Cape York, Tasmania, Flinders ranges, Simpson desert, great Ocean road, the Kimberly, the list goes on. Hope to catch them on the road in our travels

[@classicscustomsandhotrodso600]

here we are Everywhere west in fact

[@BlackBuzzzard]

So many ideas.....so many options. I'm overwhelmed.

[@Down2Mob]

Haha that's why you can always rewatch! I was overwhelmed after seeing this too. They have some things figured out that I dont lol

[@pilchard2000]

Jack and Darcy , come on over (to Australia) you wont be sorry you did , this place is awesome for touring and camping. Albany Western Australia.

[@Sn0w1981]

Impressive! Also the fact that Cota managed to climb up there! :D

[@nooknook3953]

Come check out the .VHC. Victorian High Country if u come over .

[@rrphotography3600]

Done a number of large road trips around Aus. Definitely want to explore the high country in Vic. Just remember Aus has alot of nothing, long distances between the bigger popular places. If you do your research as there are lots of hidden areas. Remember our average 4wds are patrols, land cruisers and mid sized Utes (size of the Rangers). Those large Utes might not fit down all the trails, definitely not fit in the wheel tracks. which on trips like the canning stock route 1200+ km track with no fuel. Have been known to clam lots of tyres. Camping wise expect hotter conditions. Spend your winter up north is it's dryer then and more bearable and summer down south. Expect general temperatures to be between 16-33 Celsius. With mins just dropping into the negatives unless in the snow country. And Max temperatures reaching above 45 in the shade, in the center of Aus. (that's 113 Fahrenheit) I live in the north, we get an average temperature of 28-35 year round and wet season sees 80-100% humidity.

[@chrisvenderley2308]

Completely agree mate! Do your research and have long range tanks if you plan on doing Simpson desert or other long range places where there will be no fuel. As for places to put on your list, definitely recommend Fraser Island, worlds largest sand island! Also Uluru, and Kakadu. Amazing places!

[@jackpeeler87]

Thank you and we are still working on our POI's.

[@adamw4469]

Just recently found your channel and have been obsessed. We're slowly building our 4Runner and bro, we are def Down2Mob! :D

[@riverrat1149]

That's the real deal there. Well thought out based on experience from other rigs. Have fun in Australia you two! I would have to make a stop in New Zealand too.

[@jackpeeler87]

Thank you and that is the plan. While the truck is on the boat, we are planning on visiting NZ.

[@riverrat1149]

@@jackpeeler87 Dream of mine, makes it easy to be exited for you guys.

[@Down2Mob]

That's awesome jack! NZ is such a great place for this lifestyle!

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

Yes getting into Australia is a challenge but well worth it. As you can see from the places my wife and i go. Its Huge and beautiful

[@sam8976]

Thanks for keeping the audio in mind for us!

[@Down2Mob]

of course sam! Im going to be trying out some different mics and things trying to dial in the wind noise!

[@jeffmech600]

A rig done right for sure

[@ministermonkey7546]

He was pissed when your dog got in, you should ask beforehand.

[@bfe671]

That’s basically my dream rig. Looks like you’re outside of Reno right off the 80, next to the Truckee river of course

[@takayama1638]

That rig is slick as a peeled onion. I check out that toilet. Very important to me!

[@bob-jb8eh]

Good morning, I would like to ask you for information, how much is the height in cm from street level to the roof, naturally with the roof closed Thank you.

[@mikestrucks]

That’s a very clean truck ! Nice video again 👍

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks mike! It was a pleasure to shoot this awesome machine

[@garyofnyc]

"He's a good man. And thorough." M. Lebowski

[@cbishop41483]

Awesome video Phil!! Im down to mob! Ps as awesome as over-landing is, please be aware of where you place stuff! In an accident i can imagine the stuff in Jack and Darcies "attic" may give them a "headache"🙊🙉 but seriously stay safe we love you!!

[@adventuretraveling8957]

Woo wooo 🥳 excellent interview that guy he have such a amazing camper van with very well Organized I never seen that before. 👏👏👏👏👍👍🌻

[@jiroh8123]

Dude I loooove your channel man, very well made vids!

[@Tanner731]

I like the way he thinks with things like the SAS and mechanical air compressor

[@paulsink2800]

Awesome rig...excellent interview.

[@Down2Mob]

ThanksPaul! It is always a ton of fun!

[@huntingstill]

Probally not the most unique setup be we have a lance 815 on our ram 2500 for overlanding that we would let you do a walk-around on. Located normally in Layton Utah.

[@skylerzuck4155]

I’m not sure if the just seek them or manufacture them where I live, but it’s pretty cool to see one

[@the.stevelee]

He said Australia doesn't like people coming in and not leaving. Good thing Mexico doesn't border Australia.

[@thomasharhen2168]

I have a pop up and its sucks so bad!!!! Gonna toss it soon!!!

[@JJKHaywood]

That is a well built awesome vehicle. Henry and Thomas would be Dagon proud to camp in that. (On a Ford) Henry Ford and his buddy Thomas Edison and Harry Firestone rigged up Model adventure vehicle in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

[@Down2Mob]

Haha that's awesome and I have to agree with you I think they would be proud!

[@Elliezane]

Phil where was this at in Las Vegas.

[@MarkNorman_NXTLVL]

I'll see you guys cruising around aussie soon!!

[@webbrowne2291]

Very nice rig!

[@earlkyat8092]

Very nice camper I like the layout

[@sam8976]

If you ever find yourself on the east coast, let us know ahead of time!

[@normnilsson7208]

That guy knows his stuff. I have a Ram dually and considering a camper. I have the 42' Montana 5er set up but its a bit too much.

[@tjtampa214]

Coda's cute 😊 cool truck, nicely rigged. Haha. Simple is smart in small spaces & on the trail. 😉👍

[@Down2Mob]

Haha ya she just wants to be right next to me 24/7 :) exactly. Simple is especially good when you use it every day!

[@tjtampa214]

@@Down2Mob Yep.. You are all she's got in the world... And she loves you, man! ❤️👨🐱

[@OverlandEats]

Sweet build!

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

im a cummins guy 12 valve to be precise but>>>>>> that duramax was one bad mamma jamma! nice vid!

[@Down2Mob]

Haha me too man but I love this rig as well! Glad you liked it nate

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Great video I like your show and tell videos

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks alfonso - me too! I wish I could do them every day lol

[@recoveringsoul755]

If it is very cold, like below freezing, and feet of snow....I imagine that the pop top would not work, or be strong enough to hold up the weight of the snow on top. What about heating? Everyone talking about A/C in comments. Solar panels on top? Would need more panels, portable in case of snow cover. What about high winds? Are there stabilizers to prevent tipping over?

[@ritas3177]

Recovering Soul In my research the pop up truck campers have a lot of options for the cold. Four Wheel offers a liner that you can buy and it has a propane furnace option that works well. The folks in Colorado take them skiing. I imagine the other manufacturers have similar options. Four wheel insulates their camper all the way around as well.

[@dredeye123]

He looked a little annoyed when your dog jumped in. Probably shoulda asked him first ...

[@marklabelle7371]

Great video, Thank you for the entertainment. Hoping for more videos...please no more rude ones.

[@Rice0325]

Came to say the same. Make your dog behave

[@drakeclifton5625]

What do you mean? He was telling his dog to get out and he said its fine

[@dredeye123]

I love dogs and it’s nots about being rude in the comments, but does @8:28 look like a face that doesn’t mind 😂

[@tgo3548]

That is one cool setup...

[@Down2Mob]

so cool right? I was glad to be able to share it with ya!

[@joykockerbeck9527]

G’Day and safe travels to them

[@Down2Mob]

:) safe travels to YOU in a couple weeks !

[@byknphil]

sweet unit

[@VAK-hd8co]

I'm 60 years old and I want to MOB !

[@badapple65]

“Couple sells home to live in Truck camper”. ....They sold a mansion? This rig is not cheap. Doing it right that’s for sure.

[@winstonzendejas]

I could sell my place but still couldn’t afford any of that shit LOL

[@tronaboron_99]

Great looking rig! Now give it a true test and drive down to South America!🦾🦾🦾

[@jasonwessel2346]

Plug the compressor directly to the intake.... SUPERCHARGED BABY!

[@philbiagi721]

Nice clean set up

[@billnicholas8964]

I just saw them in my home town yesterday!!!

[@wendywendy646]

Awesome

[@sloth_e]

What does down 2 mob mean? I'm Australian and what it would mean here must be different to what you mean.

[@largemarge1603]

Their gear: Table == Lagon? Fridge == Waeco? Commode == Wrappon Green? Compressor == Troy? Phil, Could you include Amazon links? I understand you receive 'a small commission'! I would buy through you to keep Down2Mob on the road. This is excellent content, edited cleanly, showing evolving skills and knowledge, and fun to boot!

[@jackpeeler87]

Gear: Table == Lagun table leg/support Fridge == Waecos for both of them Commode == Wrappon Green Compressor == York OBA Thank you, Jack

[@leahbull]

I wonder how he went getting it to Australia.... here you can’t have a left hand drive car at all unless it’s vintage.

[@thomasharhen2168]

Thats awesome

[@roncaldwell3797]

Did you get your dog and what is your dog's name it looks like the dog we had one at one time

[@roncaldwell3797]

The dog we had her name with ginger we had to give her up for adoption did you adopt our dog in Oklahoma she sure looks like her

[@tr786]

The @bengravy of camping rigs

[@carlaifera5254]

.......finally got my answer to 'game-changer' question during last minute of vid.......can you sleep in it with the pop-up down?........quality built rig.......✨

[@quinncolby]

If you are going to stretch the frame you should have bought a Dodge Mega cab!

[@TTT5000]

Truckee River! Nice

[@johnbarneswood]

Nice video man!

[@keithherring5462]

That's slick 👍

[@rnunezc.4575]

Waaay cool rig..

[@mcar-man1751]

Thinking about selling our Lance for a soft top style slide in. Saw some great options at overland west show.

[@Down2Mob]

Which ones were your favorite? I'm sure you saw the hallmark campers which are awesome. I also really like the Alaskan campers and of course this bundutec is top notch. Which ones did you like most?

[@mcar-man1751]

Hallmark would definitely be my first choice since I may be coming out of a hard side slide in. The four wheel campers are great too...but think it would be hard going down to that in terms of amenities. If I were coming up from a tent then heck yeah. Don't get me wrong....there were amazing rigs there of all kinds. I would love to down size...but im not singe. My co-pilot likes a potty and a shower. The Toyota's seem to be taking over the overland definition but since I really did not start there, it is hard to believe you can fit all your gear in a small space. My son and i are building an ex military truck into an overland as well. That will stay east coast. It is a Beast.

[@trfdailydrivenunicorns529]

You guys know why im here.. I did see a ford part or two in there somewhere Realy like your truck! . though its square. for sure out of the "box" thinking. TRF

[@rudvs]

The vic high country is a must when in oz

[@gregbrodie5828]

I'm looking for a slide in as we speak.

[@Down2Mob]

Nice! What kind are you thinking? Pop up or hard side?

[@gregbrodie5828]

@@Down2Mob pop up. I want to be able to go anywhere

[@04dram04]

The interior is very masculinely styled. I wonder how the wife feels about that

[@badapple65]

04dram04 I thought the same thing. I’m wondering if he’s ex-military. Seems like a man that plans ahead. I’ll bet his wife feels safe traveling in this rig. That means a lot to a woman.

[@annabaku7818]

I'm just curious why they went with. Bundutec instead of a 4 wheel camper like they had before?

[@JBOutdoors]

Awesome rig! Definitely a lot of thought went into it. I might have missed him saying it, but did he have heavier rear springs installed during the initial build and extension of the frame or are those the stock springs?

[@dofler]

Love everything about it. Awesome rig. One question, no a/c of any kind?

[@brauliogarcia9877]

dofler what was that toilet again?

[@LivingOnCash]

I've seen Jack's rig in person and it is definitely a nice setup! Where did you run into them? Are you camped by the Walker River?

[@Down2Mob]

oh very cool! It is beautiful! They messaged me on instagram and we met up by the truckee river in Reno!

[@LivingOnCash]

@@Down2Mob Are you still in the area? I'm a bit over an hour south of there. Northern NV has some incredible areas.

[@keithherring5462]

@@LivingOnCash Phil's up in OR 👍

[@LivingOnCash]

@@keithherring5462 Thanks.

[@LivingOnCash]

@phuc ewe Smith Valley

[@paperkiller25]

What model Bundutec is that? I could not find it on their website.

[@Jake2670]

think he said it was custom

[@ronaldk3904]

To a degree, every Bundutec is a custom build. This rig looks to me like the Free model made for a flatbed and including other custom touches such as the roll out fridge and the commode. Definitely a sweet set-up. I had the pleasure of talking with Rory and Jen at their Overland Expo booth in Flagstaff this past weekend. I was happy to get the opportunity for a firsthand look at Bundutec, and was, to say the least, impressed with the build quality. Rory says he can build pretty much any unit on their website as a soft or hardside, and as we can see here, for a flatbed as well.

[@jackpeeler87]

It's a Free model that we adjusted and had them customize for our needs.

[@AZdirtdog]

How did he get rid of the metric bolt pattern on the front axle to match the rear chevy pattern

[@olisk-jy9rz]

It's weird how little space there is inside compared to other similar sized vehicles

[@simonplant5179]

Hey, how did he go coming to Australia? I’m in Brisbane

[@SimonCrowne]

Put a collar on the dog and leash it up outside. Very rude otherwise.

[@neverquit6939]

You are crazy. Dogs are the greatest

[@mackmcnasty27]

What about T-Storms? Is there any wind speed / condition that you wouldn't raise a soft wall camper?

[@GlockAndARock]

How much does it cost to make a new frame cuz I want to do something like this

[@dougharker9913]

UNCLEDOUG SAYS SOME PEOPLE DON'T WON'T DOGS ALL OVER THEM OR THERE TRUCK OR THEM OR MOTOR HOME !!! KEEP YOUR DOG UNDER CONTROL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Down2Mob]

🤣 he said in the video she was fine to come up there. She does whatever she wants most of the day. She's a good girl. Thanks for watching!

[@neverquit6939]

Man Doug, you sound like a crazy nut job. Thank goodness you dobt have a dog, you would probably be cruel to it. Im guess you're single as you probably BEAT YOUR WIFE... IN ALL CAPS

[@efrenvalencia2219]

Love the Bundutech, the duramaxx is a beast. Was his build on exp portal?

[@Down2Mob]

It is an awesome build. You know I'm not sure if it was or not

[@jackpeeler87]

Thank you for the compliments and yes the build from completely stock to what it is now is posted on ExPo.

[@volksman3]

Great video was the Truma LP Gas’s or diesel powered?

[@jackpeeler87]

It is LP gas. I wanted to do diesel, but they weren't legal/certified in the US for installation at the time. I could install one as a one off build, but not as a company building campers.

[@pandaspartandieselservicel8610]

Spots to hit up in Las Vegas area ??? My guys

[@ScootersAdventure]

Nice! Phil do you know what model that is? That's what I'm doing to mine

[@frankvilaca3381]

Ok

[@joahgeejr.3340]

Great camper,but I would add ac 😉

[@Screenwriting]

Do Jack and Darcie have a youtube or instagram account? I can't find their shell on Bundutec's site.

[@jackpeeler87]

We are on IG @ jackndarcie. Ours was a bit of a hybrid that they built for us. It is basically a Free model that we adjusted to our needs.