Micro Camper Overland Build | Part 6 | Roof Rack

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching guys! Don’t forget to subscribe! If you want the cut files for the roof rack they are available on the website! www.adv4x4.us/store-1-1/p/roof-rack-cut-files If you haven’t already seen the other 5 parts of the build, or the full timelapse, they are linked in the description! Let me know in the comments what you think of the rack!

[@mikemorgan4670]

Great project and end result. Very clean and professional looking. Always a treat when an Adv 4x4 episode drops. Thanks for the content.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Mike!!

[@brucegalvante2870]

Hey man love your trailer it inspired me to build one too . Also love the roof rack build . By any chance are you thinking of adding a roof tent ?? Will your shell hold the weight ??

[@Adv4x4]

No plans to add a rooftop tent but yes it certainly would handle it!

[@brucegalvante2870]

@@Adv4x4 nice man I’m using the same materials on mine too 1inch square tubing 1/8 thickness . I should be fine then to add a rack for a rtt. Appreciate you man !! Again keep up the good work man 🫡

[@Tahu2323]

This looks great! Steel it is so good too. Such an effortless finish too. I also wanted to recommend geocel 2300 for dealing things like those fasteners. The sika stuff is great too, but I like the geocel because it can all be removed easily and cleanly unlike some of the other sealants. We use it for roofing all the time. Just an idea! Love the build!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome! Will make a note of that! Thanks for the tip man!

[@BlackmerStudios]

Looks great and definitely add more storage space freeing up the inside. Post a short of the awning open. Thanks for the useful resource links. 👍

[@Adv4x4]

I think I’ll do a walkaround video with the camper setup 👌🏼 thanks for watching!

[@Shed.therapy]

Dude that looks amazing!! It turned out great.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man!! Looking forward to the flat bed build on your channel!!

[@xsailor1970]

Hey John, it was great meeting you at the overland expo; the trailer looks amazing in person! I’m looking forward to ur winter projects. Thanks for all the helpful info.

[@Adv4x4]

Great meeting you as well! Glad you guys made it back safe. Thanks for letting me camp by ya’ll!

[@angelitavanpelt5207]

I'm enjoying watching your channel

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!🙌🏻

[@jseekell]

This is awesome! I’ve been thinking about doing one for my Tacoma/camper shell. This convinced me I should!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome man good luck!!

[@SoufGPZ]

Love your work. Looks great! Inspiring me on building a custom roof rack for my Jeep JKU.

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome!!

[@harrymills2770]

You're so good at fabricating the frame, you might think about making an all-purpose roof rack out of that 3/4-inch bar stock.

[@EduardoJimenez-rk8nw]

Gotta have a roof rack !!! 👍

[@Adv4x4]

So handy!

[@philipponte5643]

Just a note. You could also wet install the rivets to get a better seal. Nice work though. Loving the build

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man! I’ve actually since replaced the rivets with bolts!

[@alienxyt]

I was wondering what the roof rack rivet to? Is it just through your trailer sheeting? Where you worried about the attachment? Thanks

[@chrisridebike8]

Great work as always.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man!

[@DuanDao]

McMaster carr is the place for bulk hardware. They sell black oxide and I’m sure some other black coating

[@slowro2984]

Awesome

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks!

[@greedyg76]

Would love to see it with the 270 open. 👏🏻

[@Adv4x4]

Future video forsure 👌🏼

[@ryangeiser6914]

Great video series- thank you for putting this out. I have been just starting to design my build. I really like how you framed it with the steel skeleton. With this roof rack type of system and the steel frame - would you say the roof is walkable? Would it have enough strength for a roof top tent to mount on as well? Thanks!

[@tiffanywilliams1013]

Out of curiosity, will that build support a rooftop tent?

[@KJ_mustang.04]

this is pretty cool a nice simple roof rack I like the camper to, if u decide to make another trailer can u also make it with like the 2 inch or 4 inch lift axle to do like a comparison of the the two timbren axles to see what the difference it makes

[@Adv4x4]

No plans for another trailer at the moment but the difference in the lift vs non lift is just the spindle it self! In theory I should be able to just change the spindle on these axles to gain some lift. (Which I’m considering doing)

[@justingraves4285]

Where did you get the canopy?

[@jeffbaum4190]

Did Laserdynamics do the feet as well? I watched a couple of times and didnt catch it. Awesome, awesome, awesome work.

[@Adv4x4]

Yes they did!

[@brianhargiss9575]

I’m starting a build and my question on the roof rack install is are the rivets only grabbing the sheathing panels and if so is that adequate? Great videos and awesome trailer! Thanks in advance sir.

[@Adv4x4]

I’d advise on bolts and washers. The rivets have given me issues. No leaks but I don’t trust them now that I have time with them.

[@rickhammond9307]

Hi mate…. Love your work…I’m in Australia and wanting to build a camper…. What are some of your measurements…cheers Rick

[@Adv4x4]

If you watch my other build videos I give measurements as I’m building the entire trailer 👍🏼

[@jacksonvlogs7342]

Hey John, I just watched the video you did with Jason. Can you retune 2nd gen with Magnuson supercharger?

[@Adv4x4]

Yes we can! Feel free to send me an email [e-mail]

[@austinlittle924]

Where did you find that c channel?

[@danielstevens8765]

Was that an OVS Nomad 270? I love mine definetly a worthy addition.

[@Adv4x4]

Yes indeed it is! Great awning for the $

[@williamleary9192]

I have really enjoyed this build. Im doing something similar and its helped enormously. With the trim pieces around the roof do you get water trapped up there? Im worried about my trim and rack acting like a dam and holding water.

[@Adv4x4]

Yes it can be! Which is something I didn’t really anticipate because I had to add that extra trim up front. I just store the trailer at a slight incline and it all runs off 👌🏼

[@Jeep79]

Lest be real awesome awesome masterpiece thx for sharing bro thx not need to pay 1400 dollars for a rack

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! Yes I wasn’t trying to pay premium for something I could make myself 👌🏼

[@rudyfisher7660]

Drill some holes in cardboard. Stick the screws in them and then paint on yourself.

[@celeroon89]

You should coat the aluminum with paint or something bc it will corrode over time

[@Adv4x4]

The panels on the trailer are pre coated white & the roof rack coated with steel it!

[@celeroon89]

​@@Adv4x4 Sorry dude I missed that part completely! Good job on the whole build, awesome that you made it all by yourself! I wish I had the same enginuity

[@Adv4x4]

All good man! You can do it dude! Just gotta get after it

[@richardtaggart1445]

Use gun bluing blacken your bolts

[@rodhansen9828]

Ever here of Fastenal? U mention black hardware....

[@koalafan1576]

Victory4X4 sells black hardware for their prinsue roof racks.

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome thank you!

[@koalafan1576]

@@Adv4x4 you’re welcome

[@justinroethel7424]

what about a micro toy hauler? small enough to just fit an atv with fold down beds. I'd buy it when your done. Pm me

[@Adv4x4]

Would be cool! Not building anymore trailers at the moment unfortunately. Have some other equally cool projects in mind coming up that will fit better in my small garage this winter and leave me space to work around it haha

[@justinroethel7424]

@@Adv4x4 well when your ready reach out same size as your micro camper would work