Talk about a happy man! I have always loved watching Dave. He has taught me so many things. 3 weeks ago I buy a Gladiator and find out Dave will yet again be teaching me things! So excited
@CovertOutdoors Жыл бұрын
This series on your Gladiator build is great. Thank you for this. Been a jeeper for many years and I used this to verify and learn about some new systems and gear. It would be interesting to see an update a year later of what you still use or what you have changed. Thanks again, appreciate your channel.
@bikewurks17572 жыл бұрын
You can tell this truck was put together by a guy who has done alot of product research.....very well curated product selection Dave..... everything looks like it came from the factory
@campsitesweden3 жыл бұрын
I have no Gladiator, I have no equipment for car camping. But I very much appreciate this series for some reason.
@RatdogDRB3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you're setting yourself up a fine rig to go wander about in. Add a composting toilet and it'll nearly have castle status.
@TerryC693 жыл бұрын
I must confess a certain degree of vicarious pleasure watching you rolling out this bad ass rig.
@Jaden481083 жыл бұрын
Definitely entered the zone of badassery.
@joshuagilbert61993 жыл бұрын
She's coming together nicely, love the series so far!
@wildewilde57753 жыл бұрын
Really like that set up and the world map is a nice touch.
@jeffechols53023 жыл бұрын
You got an awesome setup coming together I'm loving this series
@jeffreyclark28393 жыл бұрын
You should look into one of those steps that hangs on your tire. Might help with deployment and stowing of your tent! Just a thought.
@donaldeugenealford40803 жыл бұрын
Awesome tent setup Dave.
@markfletcher54573 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool video. Not sure if I'm into climbing up the ladder but it looks cool. It seems to be a lot faster to set up than a tent. Loving the build on the truck.
@1287bigc3 жыл бұрын
Man that whole jeep set up is pretty much perfect for me
@aussiecamperman83823 жыл бұрын
The side straps seem to need a bit of refinement. There are a few Australian designs where they have internal bungee cords to pull the sides inwards when packing down. No need for any straps or tucking in the sides. Might be something to look at by adding bungee cords,maybe adding some grommets or tabs inside to accept the hook part of the bungees. Cheers for the walkthrough.
@alaskankare3 жыл бұрын
what would be amazing is if these two companies got together and made a version for more disabled people that can't crawl on their knees or climb a ladder easily. I'm thinking The cap with the folding tent built into the roof, so open top in the cap. Steps that fold down from the tail gate. Tent rotated with opening in back and you can walk up the tailgate with the steps. Tent folds out on passenger and driver side, allowing a passage through the middle so someone can stand in the middle (physically inside the truck bed, and the beds of the tent are to either side length wise. Allowing one to sit and lay down. Instead of crawling in on hands and knees up and down a ladder.
@nathanstone87643 жыл бұрын
Check out alucab they have somthing similar to what u may be looking for
@raystravel83253 жыл бұрын
OMG I'm loving this setup. Very nice.
@luissuarez56673 жыл бұрын
Love the series Dave!! Keep the vids coming brother.
@frankvega49933 жыл бұрын
Awesome video and tent. Hope you enjoyed the trip to Salem, Ma love my new england plenty of nice places to visit 😁👍🏼
@craigkosters98523 жыл бұрын
You'll get better closing it, you have to grab those side straps as you pull down, I always velcro the ladder up. I bring a cut off broom handle to tuck excess sides sticking out. it goes pretty fast. Great set and one or the best out there.
@joshsanford9833 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a long way from the 21 century long hunter, but I like it.
@RustyConibear3 жыл бұрын
From a menards canvas tarp to rooftop tent ya!
@bradh743 жыл бұрын
Cool tent! That would give a person a little more security around Black Bear even though they can climb well. It's been a few years since I looked at that stuff it got expensive to buy a truck camper.
@9929kingfish3 жыл бұрын
What are some benefits of having this heavy/expensive rooftop tent vs a good ground tent? How has it effected your gas mileage and the ride of the Jeep?
@lumpskie3 жыл бұрын
In my experience, the roof top tent is faster to setup, is unaffected by water pooling on the ground during storms and offers a full size mattress which is about 4" thick.
@sayulitalyfe52993 жыл бұрын
I have a smitty built on a Subaru gas mileage loss for me was 6 miles going the speed limits and 8 mph driving 80 and how ever I want. Weight of my tent is 109 pounds. I leave all my blanket and pillows in the tent even when close. I use it snowmobiling with a Mr buddy heater and love it. Never get dirty mine takes one person about 10 lazy minutes to put up and take down maybe. I have never taken it off with 38,000 miles on the car with the tent used for 3 years now and used about 100 times. I got 63 winter days camping and snowmobiling just last year alone. I love it. Sry dont know about jeeps gas mileage. But if your worried about gas you most likely can't afford to get a rtt
@jimmethven80742 жыл бұрын
Great video Dave, very informative. Is there enough room inside to store blankets or sleeping bags?
@scottcamp74233 жыл бұрын
Bad A F... Love your setups... looking forward to seeing you do more ...
@mikekosar61353 жыл бұрын
Excellent setup… Those key 🔑 locks freeze..??
@GentiluomoStraniero3 жыл бұрын
That is one badass set up.
@refugiosurvival95823 жыл бұрын
Hello, following you from here in the Amazon jungle, Brazil. Be prepared!!!
@uncletomscabin20733 жыл бұрын
Be careful on those ladders can be hard on bare feet, and know of a few who taken a spill off them. A mates missus broke her leg and hip getting tangled up in one as well as smashed faced that hit the ground. Slow 5 hour drive to get her to where the flying doctors could pick her up from. Another bloke I worked with ripped all his knee up falling off one three parts pissed. A lot in Australia are going away from the roof top tent and back to towing a camping trailer or swags. Check your weights as well many exceed the roof or racks load limits.
@steddyk3 жыл бұрын
Dave you pretty much put together a bomb proof outdoors man dream set up, throw a pack raft in the bed of the truck and I don't think there is much that could hold you back in the outdoors.
@bearwilkey65073 жыл бұрын
Sure got you a nice truck buddy .. I want to do something like that with my tundra..
@claudiocastro53513 жыл бұрын
Luv your videos mate! What’s your view on the smart cab? any long term problems etc water leaks and dust issues? Shout out from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
@scooterfpv88643 жыл бұрын
👍👍 Nice!!! Heck...you get a solid mobile hot spot with a screaming laptop for video editing to go with this rig and you pretty much got the whole enchilada. 🤔
@WisdomInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Any whistle in the 2k miles? How’s the stitching and seems for longevity? I was given a Smitty built but quality had my eye!
@jeepnicc3 жыл бұрын
Homeboy got him a rooftop tent! Livin' large now brother. Congrats man, I'm jealous! Enjoy that thing Dave. Thanks for the video!
@jcricket-vr5xr3 жыл бұрын
Wow you built one badass jeep
@DylanVstar3 жыл бұрын
What rhino rack load bars are you using? I’ve got the rsi smartcap that I’m putting a RTT on and need load bars.
@jackvoss1753 жыл бұрын
Dave, I have some reservations about a heavy, expensive, cumbersome piece of gear to solve a problem that never existed in the first place. Some vehicle tops simply aren’t designed to carry the load. Any vehicle needs to have robust (read expensive) connecting adaptors. Any vehicle will suffer a MPG penalty. I know that you are an experienced, analytical person. So it must be worthwhile to you. What advantages of an off the ground on top of a vehicle type rig system am I missing? Please help us out here? Courtesy of Half Vast Flying.
@JamesMcGinn148 ай бұрын
What is your suspension set up? Did the cap and tent cause any rear sagging?
@chucksmith50023 жыл бұрын
That`s pretty neat Dave
@richhoule34623 жыл бұрын
Love the name of the Jeep🥰
@RichyRacoon3 жыл бұрын
WOW! a nice piece of freedom!!
@MI_Prepper3 жыл бұрын
Now THAT was COOL!
@KillaB6233 жыл бұрын
What is the music my friend, very soothing. Awesome stuff
@shooter77us3 жыл бұрын
Need one of those tents.
@timtrain353 жыл бұрын
Very skeptical of this design to hold up under an even moderate wind/rain storm
@tacoma_jon3 жыл бұрын
It actually holds up,extremely well
@pup9et3 жыл бұрын
not to mention the price
@Skylyned3 жыл бұрын
Not a new design, been around for a couple years. Videos of people using it in severe storms and wind are available
@tywilliams65303 жыл бұрын
Does it pool water on the fabric?
@cradb12483 жыл бұрын
Dave, I would suggest that you look into a roof rack that isn’t so tall. I’ve seen them on other KZbin videos. Lowering the tent base a few inches would be positive for several reasons.
@DavidCanterbury3 жыл бұрын
Actually it was not shown in this video so that the clamps could be easier viewed but I use that space for storing my Max Trax so it works well for me.
@QuadFishSurfer3 жыл бұрын
How in the… was just looking at these online today.
@mattvalade26093 жыл бұрын
How does it fair in bad weather? I have a gladiator and am looking for a RTT
@DavidCanterbury3 жыл бұрын
Have not be in crappy weather yet, but there are several videos on YT that address this
@StudentTrader3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!
@tonysmith59243 жыл бұрын
Super cool!👍👍👍
@hiltonfritsch39393 жыл бұрын
Way cool Dave.
@maxcorder22113 жыл бұрын
I think the hammock with the tarp over it is the way to go. Unless you are traveling with your wife. Then, things change.
@deanmacka49753 жыл бұрын
Top stuff mate hehe you see what I did there Top stuff because it's on the roof haha I'm so funny. Sorry people. Great stuff mate
@user-mb4se6km5p3 жыл бұрын
You get some nice things.
@Jaden481083 жыл бұрын
Sweet rig.
@Tuckerfromco3 жыл бұрын
How do you charge your solar?
@DavidCanterbury3 жыл бұрын
On the roof of the Jeep
@shizzhizz12343 жыл бұрын
I cant get onboard with these…. Having your vehicle unusable until you break down the tent is a dealbreaker for me
@Llamadosalvaje3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@kennethvalerio12943 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up OllllllllO
@tomtwinspear75523 жыл бұрын
Freedom!
@markcampbell1373 жыл бұрын
Super nice
@anarchytelevision84453 жыл бұрын
👊👀👍
@buzzlaroux35863 жыл бұрын
dang David you can set up a tarp and hammock faster
@tomlorenzen40623 жыл бұрын
Not a chance
@belcebu59073 жыл бұрын
It looks good .my hoes would love to have that cha cha in the woods
@RustyConibear3 жыл бұрын
Ehhh not for me. Still waiting on a follow up for the Russian bear tent.
@TablaDiablo013 жыл бұрын
First
@gud2go503 жыл бұрын
To over engineered and finicky. I expect better from Dave. Simple is best.