OVERLAND AEV RAM TRUCK ON 40s!!!

[@ChiodoDragon2]

Very cool to see a full size Ram Cummins as an overlander!

[@zvicenti]

Finally! Someone who has a KZbin channel that actually utilizes the AEV Ram!! YES!!

[@FOTORNR]

YESSSSS!!

[@RoamBearded]

While the headlights aren't great you might want to make sure the're adjusted correctly. These trucks have a massive rake at stock height so after it's lifted and leveled the the lights point up. They are super easy to adjust from the top of the fender and made a world of difference on mine after it was lifted. Sick rig man!!

[@dylansmeder8820]

Last line of defense sent me here. Great Truck!

[@knoll0351]

Thank you for the walk around, I would have never considered a truck for overland. This set up gives me some food for thought.

[@FOTORNR]

Heck yea!! Me neither, but it works great. Totally digging it!

[@stephansondregger4668]

Mike needs a Tundra done up like this - in mulitcam black of course.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Stephan Sondregger ooooh

[@fromlove111]

Glad to see you took Mike's advice and started this channel! Keep up the great work!

[@FOTORNR]

Appreciate it!

[@vince4316]

Brother, one word...RADICAL!!!!!

[@FOTORNR]

Much appreciated!

[@thewoodmansk5510]

My favourite build. Very excited to see this video

[@errhka]

Absolutely one of my favorite builds out there. I hope one day to get a power wagon so I can build something just like this. So well thought out

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!!

[@DonZaloog88]

Power Wagons do not come with the diesel option since they'd be extremely heavy up-front (+/- 1000lbs), and not have space for the integrated winch. The way forward is to purchase a 2500 and convert it over time.

[@ovrlndrstovrlndrst303]

Awesome set up! I traded my Ram 1500 in for a 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 RST. I’m not new to off roading or camping, but new to overlanding, combining the two. Watching Mike at LLOD and yourself, have given me some great tips on setting up my rig. Thanks for the info.

[@cliffweatherbee6914]

You can put a small deep cycle battery underneath the bed as your "secondary" battery setup. That way you don't lose any room inside the bed. I love the slave switch setup for all of the lights!

[@FOTORNR]

Know of a good kit to do this?

[@cliffweatherbee6914]

@@FOTORNR there are a few kits. Most are not all inclusive. You'll need to source a battery (Preferably an AGM so you can turn it on its side), a battery mount and/or protective box, as well as probably some more wiring since you have such a big truck. Here is a link to a battery Isolator (there are others, this just happened to be the first I clicked on) 12V 140 Amp Dual Battery Isolator by KeyLine Chargers - Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) Pro Dual Battery Kit) www.amazon.com/dp/B00WTAFR5W/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_Gh05DbP203BQ3

[@donleamon8653]

@@FOTORNR - Since you don't have the spare mounted underneath the bed, there is a fair amount of available real estate there. You'll have to have someone fab it for you. I highly recommend Victron (Dutch) products for all charging and solar management. Most all of their products have bluetooth so you can monitor/alter what is going on. They do offer a DC-DC unit which I use to charge the house battery in my Four Wheel Camper in the bed of my Power Wagon. Also their solar controller and monitor.

[@LastLineOfDefense]

First! (stoked for you and your KZbin journey)

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Mike, more CHAMMMPSS!!

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Fruity Pebbles???

[@shawnriddle3018]

The snorkel is made to look like Kenworth air intakes. Awesome rig. mines a 2015 prospector power wagon.

[@ulyssesjurado4746]

Truck is very cool. If going through whoops at high speed i’d suggest having your axle tubes fully welded, or have a company truss the front axle. the axle tubes are press fit and rosette welded and can shift and cause camber if you’re hitting stuff hard. Good luck

[@FOTORNR]

Good advice man, I’ll look into that.

[@NickAndersonCPA]

I'm glad you took the time to do this. This truck is truly amazing looking and extremely functional!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks man, it's definitely coming along!

[@OVRLNDX]

Awesomeness! Be successful buddy !

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Marco!

[@edwinvazquez9743]

YEAH!!!!!! THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR! LLOD SENT ME .

[@7mikepd]

best set up i've ever seen

[@pacificwarrior7679]

4 baja lights worth more than my whole rig

[@jaybarrera3795]

I started fallowing you because of Mike, but I stay because you do awesome work! So stoked to hear you wanting to get more into the KZbin side of things! Looking forward to your future videos!! Your an inspiration man!

[@FOTORNR]

I really appreciate that Jay!

[@adampolselli597]

LLOD sent me your way! I dig your stuff on Instagram and I look forward to your content on YT, too. Best of luck!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Adam!!

[@COGirl444]

Fun to hear your enthusiasm, very nice rig!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Patti! Appreciate you watching!

[@soulsurfer8797]

Cool. Really sick mobile home Bro. J/k. Nice build.

[@xterrainhawaii]

Awesome walk around. Looking forward to more

[@PNW_Rodeo]

This is the sexiest Ram ive seen in years. Very clean build. If your looking to get better lighting from your stock headlights check out the Supernova V.4 led kit from Headlight Revolution. Super bright and have lasted 2 years and over 100k miles on my Ram 3500.

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks for the tip!

[@mikepierson3097]

Awesome! Glad you are on KZbin now and can’t wait for more content!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Mike!

[@michaeldillon9080]

That’s a incredible setup Love it

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@ramoncook1087]

That last drone shot tho! Dayum!

[@FOTORNR]

DOOOODD!!! So good, and so amazing out there! Hard to take a bad shot.

[@timothyholtjr.8600]

Well done and cannot wait for more videos and adventures!! Great job and sweet wwwwhip!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Tim!

[@timothyholtjr.8600]

I'd be interested in information on one of the "workshops" that was mentioned in either yours or LLOD's video for photography.. do you have a website for your business?

[@blownbird97]

Great video! Love the truck. I have been looking at that hood for a bit now, but the funds keep going somewhere else, one day. Keep the videos coming.

[@StevenAdams777]

NICE! Congrats AJ. Great to see you on KZbin. I'm sure your videos will be as awesome as your photography!

[@excursionoverland7315]

Ya, what I said up there.

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks man, lets hope!!! HA!

[@FOTORNR]

@@excursionoverland7315 Thanks, glad were finally here!

[@fastxsam]

For a first video this was pretty excellent. Great job fotornr

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks, I was definitely nervous haha so weird to be on that side of the camera

[@J.Young808]

Mike sent me over. I’ll have to go back to his video to watch your ProspectorXL

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@theviewer4915]

@@FOTORNR Jason sent me

[@bquade70]

Dude awsome truck!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@ryonwright7181]

Mike sent me. Excited for future videos!

[@FOTORNR]

Mike is awesome!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@zach3699]

Saw you on the 5 today while I was coming back from Camp Pendleton. This thing is gnarly running down the road 😂

[@bertiefox4346]

Oh Yes!!! Were waiting for you to come to the party man, awesome stuff glad you are up and running on KZbin can't wait for more content and awesome video's and photographs!!! My goodness Awesome truck brother 👍👍👍 (South Africa )

[@FOTORNR]

Really appreciate it Bertie!! Have a good day!

[@rickm4295]

Nice !!! glad you on the tubes !

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Rick!

[@tmccall44]

LLoD sent me.... I have a Laramie as well... can't wait to get some ideas!

[@The_Mustang_Den]

Such a beast. Enjoying your IG posts too. Hopefully I’ll be upgrading my ‘19 Ram 2500 to Prospector status in the near future

[@ahoymer]

I've been waiting a long time for this first video! So stoked for you AJ! Keep the content coming!😍

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!! I really appreciate it!!

[@vitoy147]

LLOD sent me! You have the ultimate overland rig! Keep it up 💪🏻

[@RoamingLost]

The long-awaited video!

[@FOTORNR]

SOOOO long, thanks for watching dude!

[@AT4HDWithPaws7208]

Beautiful truck! Can’t wait to see more videos. Looking forward to seeing how well it off roads.

[@gwolf7716]

You’ve got to explain how you wired the LP9s for hi/lo function. I’m holding off purchasing these in amber combo until I find a good three way switch and use twin KC HIDs 70W pods in the center. Thanks. I really don’t trust myself to wire hi and low to my factory aux switches separately and fry the board on the lights. The sports might be an option but I like the backlighting of yours and I’d probably use the low spread beam most often.

[@PowerTankOfficial]

Do you have any pictures of the AEV badging in the instrument cluster? That is so cool. It's the little touches that separate AEV from other upfitters.

[@FOTORNR]

I'll send a pic through DM - AEV is seriously rad, and love their attention to detail

[@SuperXtreme7]

Definitely a cool start. Think I’m gonna like the content. Would like to see some of your professional work. (Wedding photos). Would love to see your work.

[@FOTORNR]

Hey, thanks!! Check out our website, adrianjonphotography.com for our wedding work

[@sanzquerol]

Nice rig. Good luck with the channel

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@bkd9511]

As a photographer myself (FUJI-X Series). I've been playing around with the idea of doing this Also. Thanks for the Inspiration!

[@FOTORNR]

Yea man! Thanks for watching!

[@usgonibrotha]

what's up AJ.. . this is the korean guy Raymond that who met at Oc fair last week... it was pleasure to meeting you man... i was gonna send you an email but can't find your email address.. hhaha.. i posted that video on my youtube but sorry man i forgot to translate all the words haha.. next time will translate it in eng.. anyways... i'm keep waiting for your new adventure video... thanks man...

[@marine61810]

If you change the headlights to LEDs the projectors are great headlights just a heads up. Stock lighting is terrible lol

[@stevea3936]

Awesome rig. AEV is top notch. Jesus that rear differential is larger than my first condo.😂

[@FOTORNR]

LOL

[@marlonhernandez706]

I like the set up, I have a 2021 ram dually and I wonder if I can do a similar set up but getting rid of the dual rear tires

[@TheOverlandGolfer]

Happy Thanksgiving 2020. New sub' came from LLoD

[@besimtitiz]

I Love your Truck. It's so RAD Man...!!!

[@spencercupit]

Very cool and its what ive imagine building because 4 runners and small trucks are just to small for me. What does this set up cost?

[@fundamental9476]

man that's an epic truck! i'm in south east asia and could only dream of having a set up like yours, that said, i look forward to more videos to come!

[@Defender_Tom]

Look into a set of Morimoto LED headlamps. They’re a little pricey, but so are BD lights :) They are a direct plug n play. You can also run them with an amber DRL if you’d like

[@FOTORNR]

Hmm from what I saw, it wasn't a direct PNP - which made me, meh. Otherwise they are pretty sweet! Send me a link?

[@Defender_Tom]

FOTORNR if you want the DRLs to be amber, that will take modifications, but not if you keep them white. all you have to do for install is unplug a harness from the new headlamps since you have OEM projectors and not OEM reflectors. Once you unplug that harness it all plugs straight in. No splicing, cutting, etc. 2 plugs per headlight including the fuse wire. There’s a good install video on here. Also, cheapest price I found was on eBay. Light output is amazing and worth it to me. Optional sequential turn signal is a nice feature too.

[@bighurt5662]

So glad you decided to do vids AJ! cant wait for the content! Your new truck is a beast

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you! I'm stoked too, hope to get some more out soon!

[@dustinprice9659]

Love seeing your truck! I really dig your edit style and your choice of animated graphics through the video!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Dustin, Ill keep that in mind for the next -

[@91S10BAJA]

Looking forward to your content. Truck is awesome.

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@timesup6386]

AEV forum quote " Payload is the difference between curb weight and gross vehicle weight. Gross vehicle weight shouldn't change. Your curb weight is going to increase therefore your payload will decrease an equivalent amount. The actual load limits for OTR vehicles is ultimately limited by gross axle weight and tire load capacity anyway. Not saying you should drive that way but a lot of people pull way over their vehicles rated tow capacity day-in day-out. Keep in mind that that they are driving on interstates and paved roads, not off road". AEV says "allows greater performance off-road, while also improving driver comfort and vehicle handling characteristics on the road and maintaining the factory load carrying capacity." Factory GVWR is 10K

[@FOTORNR]

Sounds like I need to re-weigh the truck to get factual numbers. Thanks for the info man, I appreciate it!

[@WADZUP]

Do you happen to remember the name of the green. Thx great video

[@FOTORNR]

Its 3M and they only make one OD green, should be easy to find

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Dream truck!

[@herman88888]

Awesome truck!!! Sent here from LLOD...all the best

[@B_WillGoPro]

Great video. first customer walk around of a PXL I've seen!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@ethanward9815]

LLOD sent me here, I like your truck man!!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielrobinson5772]

Nice truck! Looking good!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@enriquecastellon6524]

Snorkel is cool. Looks industrial vs. the ram style.

[@FOTORNR]

I agree, thank you!

[@overlanddaddy]

So pumped for this video. The information surrounding your rig build needs to be out there!! Stoked for you, AJ! 🍻

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Corey!! I appreciate your input along the way man and the sweet video you did of the GFC!!!

[@JedWunderli]

Nice truck. I think it's a bit extra cool that your license plate serves two purposes: 1) PXL is short for Prospector XL and 2) your are a photographer and you work with different resolutions / pixels. :) Very good.

[@adamoftoday]

Great walk around! Do you happen to know the shade of green your truck is?

[@FOTORNR]

Its 3M's army green, not too sure on the exact name

[@MonDakLiving]

Very very sweet truck! New supporter here I can't wait to see what else you have if any for the pu. There is not many fullsize trucks running around (at least on youtube) that I can get ideas from. Keep up the great work and stay safe!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@gabrielbozeman6805]

Such a rad truck!

[@luismacdonald]

I don’t think the lights are horrible. It’s very different if you don’t like them or they don’t work the way you would like to.

[@phillinsey6550]

Good stuff! Great truck. I want a Switch Pros 9100 now.

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@mytoyo6665]

Sickest rig out there!! Can't wait to ask you for the GPS coordinates of the dope spots you take this beast to. Ha ha ha... ... ... ... Kind of serious though.

[@FOTORNR]

BAHA thanks Phil-leep!!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

@@FOTORNR I think Philip legitimately has never commented on a single one of my videos. He just smashes that thumbs down.

[@mytoyo6665]

Last Line Of Defense true story!!!

[@TrailBendersOverland]

Great video! Watched it twice! 🙌🏻

[@FOTORNR]

Yeesssss!! Thanks man, X2!

[@Timberjo2]

Great looking truck dude! Can't wait to see more content! Mike sent me!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Tim, appreciate you watching!

[@DrewDayToday]

dude sick set up, that office is dope going to be picking up some of those scosche mounts for sure!

[@FOTORNR]

Heck yea!! Stoked for the weekend dude!

[@roaming9527]

Great video! Ready for more! 👍🏼

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@outerlimitsupply9561]

What a beast! Welcome to KZbin & say “hello” to those guys from Rigid for me!

[@FOTORNR]

You got it!

[@sanmon1135]

Thanks for the content. I appreciate you turning me on to GFC. I was not aware of them, and it seems like a light weight solution that is fully functional. The spare tire issues have always concerned me when going with forties. I have not figured out how I would do it alone when getting it out of the bed and keeping control. If you have that solution down I would love to see a video demonstration of this process.

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

Love the truck great video, liked and subbed.

[@jec9072]

Hey man good job! Keep up the good work👍🏼can’t wait for future content.

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks, appreciate you watching 🤙🏻

[@harrisonphizacklea7516]

I would highly recommend putting HID's in your projectors headlights and LED's in for your high beams. You will love those headlights once you make the change, trust me.

[@FOTORNR]

Have a brand recommendation?

[@donleamon8653]

@@FOTORNR - Yeah, I'm kinda curious too. It is one area on my Power Wagon that needs help.

[@harrisonphizacklea7516]

The lighting was unsafe to me so I had to do something. I went with the GTR Lighting 55w (Smart PWM Slim HID HID Ballast - 5th Generation) from Headlight Revolution. I was extremely satisfied with the lighting results. I tried the LED's first and they were not much different in the projector housings then then standard halogens. I moved the LED's to my Highbeam and put the HID's in the lowbeam. The HID'S are worth the money and work great in the factory projector housing.

[@donleamon8653]

@@harrisonphizacklea7516 - Thanks for the info. Did you look at the Morimoto HID offering at all? (I'm just beginning this research on the retrofit path) Edit: NM, I just watched the install videos from HR. Sold. 👍

[@ruimp8]

Look into morimoto. They have a complete headlight that is led. All plug and play and they look awesome.

[@BenStinnett]

Stoked for this video (and hopefully more to come!) 💯

[@FOTORNR]

A LOT more to come, see ya soon dude!

[@turbosmitty]

Awesome video brother!

[@RJ-vc6ku]

LLOD SQUAD REPORTING FOR SUPPORT!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

R J represent!

[@FOTORNR]

HA! Thanks!

[@TrailCoMedia]

Nice AJ! Let's see a Video on the RAM vs. 4Runner (Off-Road, Daily, Etc.) Looking forward to more videos. Cheers dude.

[@FOTORNR]

I was thinking of doing this still...maybe. Ill have to borrow someone 4Runner. haha

[@rodsamcorch]

This one is a beast sir i saw your truck first on trailrecon and really a nice rig setup.

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@dannyschwarz6469]

LLOD sent me. awesome rig bro

[@easy1bravo293]

Awesome video man!

[@Ibitehardcore1]

🤣 you guys crack me up! Bro Mike sent me! Nice rig 👍 I’m already following you on IG

[@FOTORNR]

He makes me laugh too! Thanks for watching!

[@karmacurio3967]

beautiful setup good day

[@OFFTHEGRIDSURPLUS]

Awesome video man and nice jacket. 😎

[@FOTORNR]

Jacket is killer!

[@donleamon8653]

How is dust intrusion with that GFC setup? That is one thing I've not missed after going from a shell to a Four Wheel Camper Hawk in my Power Wagon. I get in after miles of Southwest trails, and everything is clean!

[@FOTORNR]

Dust from the bed itself, is definitely there. The seals on GFC keep about 90% of the dust out. It still acts like a shell, so you cant get away from the dust unfortunately. I was looking at the Hawk as well. How do you like it? Send me your IG so I can check out your setup...

[@donleamon8653]

@@FOTORNR instagram.com/pwrwgun/

[@kg2995]

I have the same ARE shell you had. The shell itself has held up well off-road and loaded down. But the dust is bad. I tried to use tail gate weather seals and a bed rug. Still gets dust. Thats why I do not keep my Dometic in the bed. I'm not sure if the dust will ruin the compressor.

[@donleamon8653]

@@kg2995 - Yup, I tried to seal the gate and had a Bedrug in too (still do under the FWC). I did boot the front to the cab so that the pooches could ride in the back and have some airflow from the cabin, but the boot wasn't the problem. As to the fridge. Don't worry about it. All compressors are totally sealed units. The only thing that will happen is dust/hair can build up on the condenser coils, but that will happen wherever you have the fridge. On my ARB it is pretty simple to used compressed air to blow it out once a year.

[@kg2995]

@@donleamon8653 Thanks Don. I will keep that in mind when I try a different set up.

[@quintili1]

That's an awesome rig.

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@highflyer13131]

Sweet setup. Welcome bro!