Minimalist Pilot sells Slide In Camper to Build a Stealth Diesel Solar Camper - Truck Walk Through

Brad is one of the coolest people I have had the pleasure of running into on the road. He is a passionate para motor pilot, seasoned adventurer all over North America, and spends a lot of time out of his minimalist Ford truck camper. His story is pretty cool, because he had a huge slide in cabover camper and decided to sell it to have a smaller, and more stealth setup that he could get away with camping anywhere. I think he achieved that!
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[@kenkelble358]

This Man has a life, single free mobility, take note, Young men, stay free. No one is BITCHING AT HIM..

[@joshlower1]

When he wants sum Fuk, he gets sum Fuk, then... He vanishes...

[@thomasrainbow]

Dude doesn't need much room in his camper cause he's got the whole sky!

[@ZASurvivalist]

He is living my dream. Camper truck, para, dog and nature.. so damn cool. Awesome channel. Found you today, certainly subbed.

[@feleciab7062]

That last part (flying) was 😎 cool. The whole video was. 👍🏼

[@JT-py9lv]

To add more "stealth" appearance, add a couple of amber lights to the top of your truck. You don't even need to wire them up if you don't need them. But it gives the appearance that you're a construction vehicle and that you're supposed to be there. Something else to do is to stop by a used uniform shop and find some shirts of coveralls that have a company logo on them. No body will ever bother you. Great rig !

[@Down2Mob]

Dang JT! That is some next level stealthiness! I love it dude. Thanks for the tips. Now how do I make my rig stealthy? 🤣 not possible

[@jnetwork7159]

Some pylons locked down to a stake welded to the front bumper is another good add

[@Down2Mob]

not a bad idea! I like it. Thanks for watching!

[@91celsior]

Safety vest is all you need and safety cones

[@Down2Mob]

@@91celsior boom - love it!

[@FreedomToRoam86]

This truck camper rocks! I like the way you did the foot board to make more vertical storage.

[@hayfielddraw4364]

I see this dude flying around when I'm on my way in to work a lot of mornings. Cool to see who he really is.

[@LangCody]

Yeah man this one was awesome. Brad is an awesome, wild man. The opening shot was cool. The people you meet are so unique. Keep it up!

[@johnberry8117]

Cool setup, Brad even has a one wheel n a paraglider all fit into that beautiful rig! Gotta love it! The taller size cap is sweet the way all the doors open up is panoramic. Great use of space! Just goes to show that you don’t need a big rig to have big fun! I’m working with a small 5.6 ft. Bed with a standard leer cap n it’s coming together fine, cannot wait till it’s complete!

[@vukken99]

pure genious this dude...and obviously he is a lover of freedom....

[@carlcolorado3549]

My topper camper is a great thing to have for paragliding. Little smaller setup then this guy's but same concept. Happy I found your vid

[@gailjohnson6670]

Nice simple build..Love the tool box step combo..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..

[@jkxtc2016]

I really like your set up....could live in that fulltime....and your right the truck caper stood out ....and this set up you have now ...i would think it's a work truck....nice job ....

[@anthonyauker7113]

This guy has a very well thought out setup, and this was a well-produced video!

[@Down2Mob]

Hey anthony! There certainly is a lot of thought that went into Brad's setup. I really appreciate the compliment! Thanks for watching!

[@LaDayna04]

Your life is grand Brad. Fun to watch.

[@Down2Mob]

Heck ya it is! Glad you enjoyed it dayna, thanks for the comment :)

[@markomedian]

We are witnessing a genius in his element.

[@TechVikingHunter]

Cool video so far, I cant wait to build something like this. whoever is drinking the Stone IPA IT IS SO GOOOOOOD. Subscribing for sure

[@jeffflanagan2814]

If I didn't have a family that is how I would like to be living! That's awesome!

[@Down2Mob]

Haha right? Thx for the comment jeff

[@doublew030]

Room for the baby in the glove compartment 🤣

[@bchewski7107]

Good toys, good friends, great life. Much respect, rock on brother!

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks bob!

[@zip7806]

I like the Tour group going by in the background.

[@crazy-yammir6920]

If freedom had a visual description it’d be this guy and his current life right now 😂

[@joea3235]

This guy has been an inspiration since you posted this video. I also drive an F250.

[@iheartherivercalling4369]

i think this is my favorite vid so far. because you look at people and think you can judge them by looks. like here's this guy that sleeps in his truck. nothing too special. wait, he straps an engine to his backpack and flies around.... what? i love people and how different we all are. thanks for sharing a snapshot of his life with us.

[@alecrivers1498]

I am in the ideas/design stage of beginning to build a Rig off a diesel swapped ford ranger and this design is amazing inspiration! so cool!

[@Down2Mob]

I am glad you got some inspiration from it Alec! that sounds like a heck of a build! Is it a long travel ranger you are building? Thanks for the comment!

[@DanielinLaTuna]

I’ll be adding some of those landing-gear stabilizers to my twin axle utility trailer! Great innovation.

[@INNIMA]

Man one of your best video man. Awesome stuff down to mob!

[@00ninja00]

Omg!! It’s so rare to see another person who’s into overlanding/outdoor/on the road living AND paramotor!!! I just bought all my paramotor gear and just started learning!! Thanks for this episode!

[@garyren3295]

Full time rver here with ppg too!

[@brucekrueger7982]

Very cool dude the most important things are ur enjoying ur life, it can't get any better

[@aghauler1964]

Hi Brad Thank you for sharing, Try running your wabaso on straight #1 or kerosean, your pump and filter will ladt l9nger plus no worries of geling. Safe travels.

[@Down2Mob]

Oh cool david, thanks for the heads up!

[@b.s.adventures9421]

I was recently looking into the same type of setup. Utility canopy. Old ford. Good solid basic trucks.

[@Down2Mob]

They are awesome setups! Thanks for watchin

[@innergoof19]

TuckerGott has an awesome paramotor channel. Great rig! Love the stealth by railroad tracks idea!

[@Down2Mob]

Awesome, thanks for the reference! Way cool idea right? Brad thought of it all

[@willygwaltney6644]

TUCKER IS AWESOME

[@VantasticOdyssey]

Great set up. You could get a plastic folding step and small cushion if you want a small seat when you cook. 👍👍👍

[@Down2Mob]

Hey great idea! Thanks for the recommendation

[@AdventureBrad]

Awesome video! Looking forward to another adventure with you.

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks for letting me shoot this Brad, it was so cool to meet you and get a chance to tell your story! Cant wait for more adventures

[@tybrady64]

Wow, what a cool life Brad has!

[@Down2Mob]

Not bad at all, ty! Thx for watchin

[@cameron1328]

I wish I could contact Brad! Converting my f250 96 7.3l powerstroke diesel that I took across country 3 times. Big love for these Fords! I literally can't wait to save money doing this and to put all of that money right back into her. Inspired me my dood thanks for sharing!

[@kaseysantistevan2479]

Absolutely love this topper!

[@diydiesel8897]

Yes!! Another OBS Ford diesel overland rig!!

[@Down2Mob]

Yes sir! Your rig looks sweet to!

[@Sig721Tau]

OBS...?

[@diydiesel8897]

@@Sig721Tau Old Body Style

[@ritajimmie3361]

Really like this unit Thanks for sharing

[@ravenfeather7087]

Don't cha just love the peace and quiet you find outdoors?!

[@roguedog6799]

I have the same truck xcept its an xtra cab. Best truck ive had!

[@Down2Mob]

The idi's are awesome! Thx for watchin!

[@curtisbarker9272]

That glass jar of black tea is great stuff!

[@57NUPE]

Now that was awesome!!! I’ve jumped out of airplanes in the Army, but para-sailing would be soooo cool!!! HIs rig is cool as well!!

[@Down2Mob]

That's awesome darryl! Ya Brad is an inspiration to live it up while you can

[@Down2Mob]

Glad you enjoyed it my man! These are the videos I've wanted to do for a while

[@Martian74]

Paragliding is the wing without the motor and paramotoring is with the wing and motor. Parasailing is behind a boat.

[@vanman724]

Awesome stealthy rig, cool hobbies!

[@thomasfennema3728]

So just found this channel have watched 3 videos and after three years of living in a van and watching stupid KZbin videos on Van build and other people's vans I have to say the first three I have watched of yours are more practical realistic and honestly a lot more comfortable and cool looking my kind of style so well thanks for the channel

[@felixcat9318]

That the Paramotor breaks down to go in it's 'Hanger' is extremely neat, low profile and secure! Simple, healthy living with everything he wants in a relatively compact unit that doesn't stand out, what's not to like!

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

Hey Bud, that spare underneath looksshredded!

[@tadarth7]

What a freakin awesome set up. minimalist with lotsa fun toys. :-)

[@Down2Mob]

Haha right? The toys are what it's all about

[@anitamitchell3452]

Best ever .... thanks for sharing.

[@vladim63]

awesome video and the guy keep the things easy and functional..

[@Down2Mob]

Yes sir! Thanks for watchin :)

[@kingskidspoodles1393]

Bucket List- This 68 yr old retired lady would Love to do that. So Fantastic. I really liked hot air balloon when i did it.

[@nomadrenegade]

Nice vid, and damn nice ride! I never even felt the landing..

[@kylekarwowski2642]

What a cool dude!

[@underscorejeff]

Interesting choice for a house counter. But I dig the paramotor! Haha

[@Down2Mob]

Right? Makes it feel super homey haha

[@dougrobinson8326]

thats a dope rig mann nice setup

[@Down2Mob]

Hey thanks for watching doug!

[@ShinerBock2007]

I LOVE YOUR SETUP!!! OMG!! Gorgeousness!!! I agree, I have a Dometic 50L and it has made life while camping night and day difference!

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks for the feedback! Yes a fridge can change your camping experience completely!!

[@Down2Mob]

How long have you had your dometic?

[@ShinerBock2007]

@@Down2Mob I have had it about a year. It's great for around town too grocery shopping. Now can go to a movie whatever after. No need to rush home. My setup is NOWHERE near as nice as yours. Slowly upgrading. I have a sleeping platform a snugfit cab height top on my ram 2500 w a diesel. Next is solar. Would 300 watts do it?

[@Down2Mob]

thats awesome, good to have a practical rig! Nice, sounds like a great setup. Sometimes simpler is better! I have a 250w solar panel and that is plenty for the fridge, lights, and charging laptops and things. At least a 100ah battery, maybe a couple like Brads setup

[@ShinerBock2007]

@@Down2Mob Would it be possible to show your setup? as far as just the solar, as a noob, i don't even know where to begin!! Happy Travels!

[@Powerwagonjoe]

That side hatch is bad ass!

[@EvilTwin123]

Brad is a cool dude. Most van ppl are distant or quirky weird. Air surfing, OneWheel, very cool simplistic shell house... "Check out the big brains on Brad"

[@MAgaSUXX]

Roy.....AL Burger... :)

[@Down2Mob]

haha he is Down2mob for sure! thanks for the comment

[@kartof1]

Very interesting interview.

[@Down2Mob]

Yes it was awesome!

[@TinyHouseLife]

so awesome and the mini small single plane thingy is so cool, never seen anything like it!

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it! It's called a para motor and they are not your every day adventure device that's for sure! Similar to a Para glider but with a motor

[@TinyHouseLife]

@@Down2Mob Nice! Oh def loved it the whole video but the para motor was unreal.. if his truck ever gets stuck he can just fire that thing up an hes gonezo!! haha love it!

[@Down2Mob]

@@TinyHouseLife Haha never thought of it like that! Lol thatd be awesome. Always good to have a deployable vehicle! Mine is the dirtbike

[@TinyHouseLife]

@@Down2Mob i know right..but one day when shit hits the fan he can get up out of it and split..we will still be stuck on the ground. cool i think thats what i am going to get for my deployable vehicle as well a dirtbike :). did he tell you what it cost? Loving your videos brother

[@Down2Mob]

@@TinyHouseLife haha totally, never thought of it like that! We didnt get into specifics of the cost but I think he said just the wing was a couple grand. A dirtbike is the way to go! I have a 2009 KTM 250xcw mounted on my truck and I love it. Thanks man, really glad you are enjoying the vids!!

[@rags-fv6ko]

This is my life so far best thing ever camping and all

[@devonsomething.1909]

Nice set up sir.

[@bfed2831]

Smartly done

[@devonsomething.1909]

True enough could put some numbers on the back left of the cab and back left by the bumper on the bottom left of the bumper.

[@mobiledetail4you]

Next time somone tells me they are living the dream, I’m sharing your video w them... 1 day later, boom!

[@Down2Mob]

haha that is awesome Tony, I love it! I would be so pumped if you shared it with some people :) thanks for watching

[@obsrv2854]

Love your OBS

[@ballisticdan9135]

Awesome. Van and flying.

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

This is similar to my set up on my Silverado 3500. Very functional!

[@lukeconnell1501]

I been on the road for over a year now just using a cooler. Sucks but I make it work haha

[@wb5mgr]

Loved my 96 3/4 ton powerstroke. Gave it to my dad with 375k on it. He still has it. Great trucks. Long bed, great to make an overland vehicle. Also had a 2003 dodge Cummins which I loved just as much.

[@Down2Mob]

That's awesome! Good amount of miles! Did you check out my 01 dodge camper on my channel? It's pretty sweeet!

[@wb5mgr]

Down2Mob Overland I did, wondered what year it was exactly. Sweet ride for sure. Those trucks never die...

[@nucupanzaru9609]

Wow, super! Wonderful life! Good things! Nucu 👍🏆

[@jcdahippie]

He's his own drone. That paramotoring looks like fun.

[@vinmad6669]

Yes sir........ U no I love ur channel.....love ur videos.........stay safe...... keep doing what you do... peace brother

[@camronbay1]

Nice set up.

[@danmcelroy6584]

Nice rig!

[@kenmunozatmmrrailroad6853]

I’ve thought about a similar setup but want to stand up so I need the taller cap... I have reservations over the lack of civility. This is a great video!

[@Down2Mob]

Ya standing up is a big one for me too man! That's what's great, there is no perfect setup, it's all a balance!

[@patriotrob7066]

Brad was one cool cat...👍🇺🇸

[@hg2.]

Awesome indeed!

[@motospud2253]

Very sweet truck! But lets talk more about that TW250 😍

[@Down2Mob]

Cool bike right?! Big wheel!

[@backcountryoverland103]

Ah ha ! There's the ol' EEXP...... Good to still see it out there. Love the minimalist workings of his rig.

[@Down2Mob]

Yes sir! Now the dodgemahal! Haha love this rig. And Brad's, super cool and functional setup

[@Down2Mob]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@backcountryoverland103]

@@Down2Mob I'm sure we'll cross paths out there someday. I'll be sure to stop by and say hey if I see you. Easy to spot that rig. I've been in it. Acquaintance of Bryon Safe Travels.

[@Down2Mob]

@@backcountryoverland103 it sure does stick out like a sore thumb! Haha that's awesome man. Sounds good!

[@Wilbure]

that looks equal parts fun and terrifying

[@Down2Mob]

Haha right? Tempting

[@utahbones3094]

Awesome!👍

[@CoastalKite]

Chose the truck because he can easily fix it himself. My man!! Smart guy

[@Down2Mob]

haha ya that is a great quote! Brad is a smart guy. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmerkel9442]

front hitch biker etc carrier winner idea. Rear truck bed box turned bumper box & construction work platform 2 step ht is just custom perfect yet right off the shelf simple solution. Another stealth camper guy, tuff world.

[@jamesmerkel9442]

Side camper hatch not insulated might as well b a window there, oh there is open the hatch.

[@tanksouth]

Thank you.

[@mikemccabe7124]

For $30ish u can add a 12volt linear actuator w/300lbs of workin force off Ebay or amazon for each of the side hatches so they'll electrically open & close.. i use the stock gas strut on the one side to make it so u only need 1 per side, i have the same topper on my work truck & have mine wired into my car alarms remote so i can open & close remotely and i love the convenience.. going on 2+years since i installed & I've had no issues yet

[@Down2Mob]

That would be a sweet upgrade! How long have you had that setup? Holding up well?

[@whodat3750]

Great video

[@Down2Mob]

Hey thanks!!

[@erniet9935]

This is a great set up...everything you need without the frills but still comfortable!

[@Down2Mob]

Exactly ernie! Thanks for watching

[@liamconrad460]

saw this rig in santa barbara harbor over the weekend

[@Fdztinkerbox.]

Hey love all the micro camping rigs....I recently picked up a 2005 hemi doge ram 1500..needs a lil more minor maitnence rear shocks maybe air bags...and getting some really cool under the canopy ideas for living or travel :) thanx so much..keep them videos coming...if anyone has some cool floor plans for a 80 " 6.5 ft long by 5.5 wide box with a non high rise canopy let me know..thinking cooking and everything on one side bed on the other..lil wiggle room in middle.

[@dusteroverlanders7396]

Wonderful!!!

[@matthewthompson6455]

I’m totally breaking into this truck if I ever see it

[@thealphabeaver298]

Good to see Karl is going well

[@hero2006]

Damn nice setup. Safe travels.

[@Down2Mob]

Heck ya, thank you!

[@MoeFokah]

I swear has a Lil garden somewhere he grows his "produce".... Calls him his "babies" too. 😆 Dope setup..

[@WallyKuhns]

Cool stuff, both of you guys, thx for posting. I've got a 2017 F350 minimalist overland build I need to post, someday.

[@Down2Mob]

Very cool Wally! And my pleasure, glad you enjoyed it

[@canarc1]

Really digging splitting from the whole program.

[@twocentproductions5326]

Zig says, tight mate!

[@linasbildusas3843]

What a fun thing to do...

[@lagunn327]

So cool!

[@rdooski]

This dude was about to pull some mission impossible type stuff. Its all a front.

[@Down2Mob]

Hahaa I love this comment!! Thx for the laugh