OUR DIY CAMPER IS LOCKABLE! GME UHF Install & Wiring - DIY Expedition Vehicle/Caravan #18

[@TheOutFit]

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[@gaj5701]

For hinge security, use Allen Key head bolts/screws & stick a magnetic ball bearing in the bolt head. Remove with a more powerful magnet. Alternatively, super glue a non-magnetic ball bearing in & use nail polish remover to get it out if necessary. It's how we successfully secured exepensive bicycle parts in the theft capital of London when commuting as they're all Allen key heads 👍

[@paulczernotowycz2305]

Love the black hinges, looks more professional than a piano hinge!

[@astralalienvideo]

I absolutely respect that you are a 'measure twice cut once dude' . and even when that philosophy fails, you have the courage and flexibility to persevere with enough grace.

[@themoonraker]

I'm not even sure why I love watching these videos, I'll never work on a Unimog as there's absolutely no use for one in the UK, but seeing this come together and the passion in doing so is great to watch so really looking forward to this progressing, the constant problem solving is just like what I went through in putting my VW T4 together.

[@relationshipreal]

Yes!!!! It’s Alive !!!!! Loving the progress guys. Thank you for your dedication and when it’s all done you’ll be thanking yourselves for the attention to detail you put in!

[@chipandrews2892]

Looking good! I really like the method you came up with the system to secure your door. 👍🏼

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much! Finding something suitable for our door thickness, our aluminium extrusions and the dimensions of our door wasn't easy so we are glad we made it work :)

[@jtt3065]

Antennas is a complicated subject on its own. The gain (db) of an antenna will increase its range. UHF is ultra high frequency which is line of sight. The gain of the antenna will NOT make the signal go over hills. The radiation pattern of the antenna dictates the direction the signal will radiate. The ideal place for the antenna is right in the middle of the roof (metal roof) as it needs a ground plane. Most antennas are multiples of quarter wave, the ground plane makes up the othe quarter wave. There are ground plane independent antennas available but they are not as effective. As I said antennas is a complex subject. Anyway good luke with the project, it's comming along really well. Very impressed.

[@TheOutFit]

Great explanation, thanks for that and for following along :)

[@josephstevens3357]

A really productive week! Well done!

[@mortyoreilly]

One other suggestion for the hinges is to replace the Phillips head screws with flat headed bolts, running through the panel. You can get flat headed bolts with little serrations on the underside of the bolt head so they dig into the hinge and resist turning as the nut is tightened from the inside. You could also leave the bolts long enough so you can hold the end with pliers once the nut has been screwed on, however they would protrude a bit more inside your cabin.

[@benwest4837]

dont screw your hinges on doors/hatches as people can unscrew them to break in. Best to rivet

[@jeep6242]

While true, you could poke a hole through the composite and just saw through the panel in probably the same time as using a screwdriver, not to mention just drilling out the rivets would also only take seconds. I am not sure there is much you can do in the end

[@josephibrahim1355]

Love the black hinges, a thought to secure them so they cannot be unscrewed easily is to use security screws from Bunnings. Easy to screw in very difficult to get out. Love the progress guys.

[@absoluteaustralia7393]

Love following this build

[@TheOutFit]

Next week we reach another big milestone - we start the interior fit out! What do you think we should build first? Update : To clarify - we have an internal handle on the way which will enable us to open and lock the door from the inside 👍

[@jessenudl7673]

If you haven’t already you should look for the security head screws that use the torx bit head for the hinges on your hatches and doors as someone with a battery drill could just take them off

[@trevorferguson2152]

I'm sure your going to surprise us with what you choose to do 1st :). I would tackle the bathroom 1st and get the toughest job over with. Kitchen and bed can be made to flow around bathroom placement. As to security most thieves won't take the time to remove screws when they can pry or smash instead. If you think like a thief before adding or buying security products you will start to see if they are even needed or practical. Cameras on the other hand can be best security investment just for the fact they make getting insurance claims paid out fast and easier. A well armed man is still the best security measure and in my opinion Chris has the well armed covered :). Keep up the great content and smiling personality's. Looking forward to next weeks surprise.

[@johngregory662]

That’s good because i was thinking what would happen if someone locked the door…locks the window …and you have no tools to remove the handle from the inside.

[@jc-crafford]

I am particularly interested in the water system. I want to do my off 4oad caravans system now. I was hoping to get some ideas from Chris when he does yours.

[@aston29martin2]

Guy’s you are doing a great job, if I may suggest a progressive fit out plan ( I am absolutely sure you have already designed your interior but please make cardboard cut outs and position them in your living space it may take a little bit of extra time but it is really worth it- it allows you to be able to mask or draw a line where all your electric need to run, plumbing ect. It also affords you the ability to move things around so as to optimise your living and storage area’s. It saved me thousands of dollars in fabrication of water tanks( grey water, fresh) consolidated power distribution area( included my lithium batteries)amount of roles of different gauge cables and fittings ect/ cooking equipment ( I have got a diesel powered oven, hot plate/ diesel heater unit- note the reason I used diesel I didn’t need certification, aircon, lighting ect.) you can get some really nice combination shower toilet kits that are diy friendly. Seriously think about levelling legs on your living area base frame ( personal experience has proven they are invaluable not only when you have no choice to park/ camp on sloping ground and even when you are moving around in your cabin. Power points both 12v and 240v plus USB ports placements need to be well thought out, just another suggestion which I have done in my mog was have a camera monitor not only in the cab of the mog but also a secondary in the cabin so if you have something or someone is hanging around at night you have a visual before you leave the safety of your cabin.

[@markcandrl6039]

Have you considered a stairs assembly that is completely solid......it must be attached to a pivot under the door sill and when put away...simply lift it by the first rung (the one on the ground) and rotate it backwards to be secured under the house box in a cradle. Your pivot position is going to be critical as the steps assembly must cradle flush to the box body. 2 hardware aluminum ladders bolted side by side should give you the width required and the lightness/rigidity for the job. Good luck Great work you two...👍🏻👍🏻

[@stewartgregory4870]

Good Job guys. You're gunna need a dust-pan & brush. The lip around the door means you won't be able to sweep straight out. I'm sure you'll easily live with it. Luv the show!

[@brooksy2093]

With regard to the exposed hinges, just on the inside fit a tongue to the inside face of the door & hatches on the hinge side. Tongue can be a full length piece or a couple short ones so they overlap the frame on the inside, that way even with hinges removed it can not be opened because the tongue(s) won’t allow due to overlapping the frame. Easy fix 😉😁

[@Badge124]

Excellent work, Chris and Ange! It's looking great!

[@jeffadams7134]

Hey Chris, you might want to install a drip-cap on top of the door on the outside to keep out driving rain. Even with a good seal water seems to find a way to intrude.

[@TheOutFit]

Good idea 👍 We need to install something like this especially so that it doesn't drip on the floor.

[@01fitter1]

Slam latches work a treat for hatches and doors, also check out RVLock for entry doors. These come with keypads AND remote key fobs Plus they can be dead latched from the inside. I have them fitted to my caravan. The slam latches you can buy here in Oz, but the RVLock you will need to purchase from the US, and much cheaper than that Completely OTT GME UHF!

[@flashmore3]

I recon you two would make some cute little humans. Wholesomely and respectfully.

[@jeep6242]

Looking great. I bought few Front Runner products that were pretty bad. Last was the jerrycans that have the tap on the bottom. Every one leaked at the fill cap and leaked at the tap. Then had to spend 10 bucks extra for a brass tap to stop the leaks. Air bubble pockets and imperfections in the mold all over the place. Just garbage, especially for the premium price. I don't know what it is about chairs but I keep buying cheap ones that last for years and the expensive ones all immediately break. So it's very difficult to make the jump to the few really expensive chairs that also seem durable. As much as the composite box is strong and great to build with I am pretty sure someone with a hatchet, dremel, saw, mallet and/or chisel etc could break into the panels in about 10 seconds. A rotozip would cut through that like butter lol. Luckily most thieves probably don't realize this for now. But not easy to do much else for security.

[@kyleclarke6969]

Once again another top notch video. We'll done guys. Hope all is well 🙏

[@guyfawkes5291]

Super awesome. To see you get this far in the build. 👍👍

[@DustyKorpse]

You Guys are a great team together 👍🏻

[@adrian5358]

Hey guys, looking great. Just a thought, your main door is setup so you can’t lock it from the inside. This would potentially allow someone to enter your cabin while you’re sleeping. Installing a side throw bolt on the inside would prevent this. Cheers 👍

[@tristonl]

Great episode guys, you,re making real progress

[@cobdogla1985]

bloody good work guys, exited fro the interior fit out!

[@brianroberts3575]

Hi Chris & Angie, love this built and you guys, just a thought, if/ when using piano hinge, it is best to offset mount holes on each hinge flap, especially if you mount as you previously did, because screw/ rivet head will be inline and cause a larger gap between the hinge flaps, ie : won't close properly 😁🍻🍻

[@grahamjones504]

Coming along nicely Chris and Ange.

[@spudboy1328]

For stairs, search for our KZbin video on the rotating 'flat' stairs we made for our MAN. If you search KZbin for 'MAN expedition truck stairs' it'll be up the top of the list. I can post a link, but not sure if that is allowed here. Sorry about the terrible soundtrack - don't know what we were thinking when we posted it. They are light (made of aluminium) and they fold pretty flat for easy storage. Our doorway is 1200mm off the ground, and the steps make it easy to get up there safely.

[@qksmith]

100%

[@qksmith]

I think the success and livability of this is completely dependent on the access and stairs being right.

[@KendallandGlenn]

Smooth sailing this week guys! Awesome work!

[@chrispepper8811]

Hi Guys , you could buy a top quality step ladder and pull the support side off it and make up a slider system across the top of it and a channel on either side for it to run in and weld the channels across ways under the body . Then you could pull it out and drop it to the ground bottom of it only , just looked at the pics you’ve got the wheel in the way oh well ! When you started I thought about a centre rear entry , but thought you would have your own plan worked out but I was thinking hands free plus a Bub ! One big rig ! love Henry & Chris

[@peteharper8796]

Great job guys it’s looking amazing keep up the great work

[@kurtcb9384]

Super vidéo ( comme d'hab !), vraiment impatient de voir les prochaines, il va être génial ce camion. Bonne continuation, ciao ciao.

[@naomin671]

So excited for next weeks interior!! :)

[@kevinpayne9001]

A simple metal finger (made from flat stock) on the hatch that extends up passed the wall will keep the hatch from being removed if the hinges are removed.

[@darrenjohnson4482]

On the inside top edge of the hatches is there room to install a flat strap that is riveted to the hatch and overlaps the inside of the frame. If so this would prevent the hatch being removed even if the hinges were removed.

[@TheOutFit]

Very good idea, we'll look into that. Thanks Darren!

[@EzzzyE]

As a Locksmith, the way you've mounted the external handle raises some concerns... it looked to me like if the glue fails / is forced, the entire handle could be rotated, while locked, to open the door. Also, if you modified the internal cam (that the locking bars attach to) into a floating cam, and the spindle (the bar that drives the latch hrom the handle), you could get the right internal handle to always be able opened the door... which would allow you to lock the door at night. Much safer. You'd just have to attach a spring tensioner to stop it rattling open while driving.

[@scottlohoar]

Love watching guys doing a great job can't wait to see you out using it for stopping people breaking into you hatches a little bit of wire rope on the inside top so if the hatch can not be pulled out

[@TheOutFit]

Thanks a lot Scott :) That's another great idea, cheers!

[@achekspir]

I always admire those black antennas, it is a shame we dont have those in south america, those looks amazing!

[@daleanderson7629]

have a look at attic ladders. they range from foldable rung ladders to concertina steps. craziest idea would be to mold steps into the back of the door and lower it like a draw bridge making nice angled stairs.

[@wayne1959]

awesome guys..its taking shape now..i think a telescopic drop down ladder from under the box will be easiest but might need to be fabricated so hopefully some kind perth fab company will build you one for some air time.

[@47Rolling]

Hi guys you could always just replace the screws for one way screws like you see on deadlocks and window locks. Simple cheap and easy

[@MiniLuv-1984]

How do you lock the door when you are inside? (I know from the window). Put short chains or straps on the inside behind the hinges for the hatches and door - if someone does remove the screws, they still can't pull the hatch or door away to get in. For stairs, put in a lift. Just one of those ebay electric 1000kg winches a couple of those linear rails (bunnings) and a flip up step? The winch can live under the floor and it should probably be setup with two cables - one to each side of the flip up step. Yes, it will protrude a little (since you didn't allow for it despite my earlier suggestion for a lift not being taken seriously ho ho ho!). Great job guys. For rank amateurs the result is a very professional indeed. Looking forward to when you start decking it out inside.

[@TheOutFit]

Some great points and question Benny - I'll get Chris to answer that in next week's episode! Thanks for watching and for the comments every week :)

[@stuartwilson5634]

You guys are brilliant what a team.. Of course, Ange rox’s

[@jc-crafford]

Oohhh. Can't wait for the interior.

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Coming along nicely guys. Cheers Steve

[@sikmik77]

Great work guys, and awesome videos! Re: ladder access into your door - best do it the Aussie way. Just flog a couple of milk crates from out the back of your local servo and stack them up. Problem solved 😜😂😂

[@kingding8569]

Looking amazing guys great to see! Any possibility of a big, lightweight window you can also cover when not in use, in the back wall of the mog House, for those rainy day views and sometimes kicking back overlooking the ocean? Be a bit weighty I can imagine. Well done can wait for the new spear fishing spots 👍👍🤙

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much! Chris would like a motorcycle carrier at the back - hence why we haven't installed a window there for now. It would have looked great though :)

[@kingding8569]

@@TheOutFit aghhh ok that makes sense. boyz and there toys!!😎.. hmmm Motorbike...🤔or Anges Views of the ocean 🧐😀👍 Well done looking great the Mog

[@Gladius7]

Loved the intro guys.

[@directionoverland9397]

Excellent work guys!! Live the elecy tape band aid!! It’s so much better than a band aid 😂😂

[@TheOutFit]

Ahah funny you noticed! Chris had big blisters 😅

[@bazradventures]

Great progress, much like some of the other comments, the screws aren't secure. I would even put some white sikaflex to help secure it

[@jonathanperry3792]

What do you think we should build first?The Stairs here goes an under tray slide out landing in front of the door stairs hinge attached to the landing going to the back of the truck hand rail fixed to the off truck side.Because the stairs are hinged to drop down to the ground they can also reach the roof of the truck. Like a draw bridge they can be pulled up for security pade locking in the travel position the landing rail acts as bars across the door.Stairs should have a scissors action hand rail that moves with the stair position.Also convex stair treads like on a ships movable gang plank stairs that auto adjust to any dock height.The door in the open position act as a hand rail.Put a glass or and a screen door on the inside for Light and air circulation.I put a spiral Staircase on my off road camper draw bar no good for your application.

[@hermanleeuwner5295]

10/10 + 2 for neatness.

[@graves3919]

We haven't heard what the noise level is in the cab of the beast since you insulated everything. Is it better?

[@TheOutFit]

As you know, we haven't driven the Mog much since then. The few occasions we did, Chris mentioned to me it wasn't as loud - he could listen to music on his JBL speaker :) The cab is also not 100% completed - we need to install my seat and finish the carpeting 👍 More on this topic soon!

[@johnnycramer5841]

I love how Ang is so feminine and supportive of her man Chris! Here in America most women refuse to make her man a sandwich. Keep rolling you two! Timmy C Arizona

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Ginger nut= no, but butternut snaps, yummmm,that aside, great Vlog, can’t wait till u set sail on ya first adventure ❤️🦘🦘🦘

[@clairepage3577]

Hi,I like the idea of your battery powered door lock😂,best of luck with the rest of the build.

[@inmobiliariaadolfovillegas7205]

les esta quedando GENIAL.

[@millymcmillan177]

“Oi what are you doing on my side” 😂

[@jamest5149]

For security on your door and hatches. If you put a second lockable latch at the top of the hatches it would stop the problem of hinge removal so people can’t easily break in, another method is to use tabs/pins that stick out into the wall/hatch frame or simply over lap inside at the top, this does the same thing that the top of the hatches can’t be pulled out, same on the door, all done on the hinge side… if that makes sense?

[@Australian_Outdoor_man]

excellent effort guys. Looking great. 👍🇦🇺🍺❤

[@glmaguire]

Fantastic episode- we just got a French press for camping, so I would love a some tips on getting a good coffee from it😀

[@nabob14]

Loving the build! Live the videos! I think you worry about security with your hinges and handles too much. I don't think your panels are that resistant to physical attack. Maybe as an experiment, take a scrap piece and hit it as hard as you can with a hammer and then with a hatchet/axe. I'm very curious to see how they fair... I'm also curious to see how the plastic hinges would fair against hits from a hammer! Again, awesome build, thanks for the awesome content! Cheers from Canada!

[@TheOutFit]

I'll get Chris to do some tests soon :) thanks for watching all the way from Canada!

[@888johnmac]

for access stairs .. i suggest a small trampoline

[@TheOutFit]

Why did we not think about that idea! 😁

[@attheriverbend614]

Aerial = recieve only, antenna = send and receive, great build though , having worked on unimogs for 12 years in the army I know how much they can be a pain. Well done

[@attheriverbend614]

@@heartobefelt totally agree but there isn't enough money in the world for me to do that, my advice to any one buying an ex defence mog is that before you modify it in any way would be to get the drive train completely rebuilt i.e. engine , gearbox, transfer case, diffs, drive shafts , hubs etc. Then start with a rolling chassis and go from there , a lot of money I know but that's what I'd do, don't believe the service history one bit 👍👍👍

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

@@attheriverbend614 exactly they used to flog the arse out ov them when i was in,people don't realize they may hav a money pit now 😂😂😂

[@attheriverbend614]

@@heartobefelt I wouldn't trust the logbook

[@attheriverbend614]

@@heartobefelt "new" parts are usually rebuilt or refurbished part to be honest

[@kman6482]

Hi, may be check the fuel sender with a multi meter. That will confirm if the sender is faulty.

[@mitchs7147]

Hey team, all your door locking hardware are electrical switchboard parts. Big range of brackets an rod ends available. Try dore electric for more parts. I have seen the handles not auto locking so that could work. Check the key you have isn’t a general electricians key like 92268 C001 or C003. Very common keys

[@TheOutFit]

Chris actually wants the lock to auto lock 👍

[@overlandunderland1765]

did you look into one way screws for the hinges so they can't be unscrewed from the outside

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for super detail video

[@petermiddo]

Some of those handheld Radios have little cradles that not only lock them in to hold them securely, but you can also keep them charged. I'm sure that's the TX6600, which I know do have them.

[@TheOutFit]

Yes you are right! Chris ended up mounting the cradle on the dash, I'll show next week :)

[@petermiddo]

@@TheOutFit excellent! That will be super handy for you!

[@petermiddo]

@@TheOutFit the other thing, too, (and you're welcome to tell me to shut up at any time) is to put a switch on the power, too. It's better for the batteries to not be charging all the time so the switch allows it to be held but not powered/charging.

[@waynewillemse2282]

Drill the holes for the hinges right through, and put a secure bolt right through.

[@bazradventures]

I would have a look at the patriot camper stairs in their X1. Something that would work as it could open along the box and not stick out too far from the box. Good luck

[@LesSharp]

Nice editing on this one! One question. If you can reach out your window thing there to open your door from the outside, and you plan to put a handle on the latch for the inside (which makes good sense), what stops anyone from reaching in through that window to open the door from the inside?

[@andrewgrant3470]

Because you can’t turn it if locked in the outside. The real question is can they lock it from the inside to stop people coming in when they are sleeping

[@hanjo220]

Did you give any thought to a power inverter to power up your alternating currant devices ?

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

Hey Chris are u going to add a roof fan so u can turn on and of from cab to create positive pressure inside living area when offroad to keep all dust out.?????

[@TheOutFit]

No dust should come in, as we do have a cover on the roof vent and seals around the hatches and doors.

[@bigals.ktms.9937]

@@TheOutFit just leave yourself the option just incase, nice work Chris.

[@jamesbriden7257]

Depending on your step set up you might have trouble with the handle being that high as you need to stand lower on the steps to allow the door enough room to swing in front of you wich means you stand lower on the steps so you would appreciate the door handle being lower

[@6226superhurricane]

nut and bolt your hinges with a nyloc nut on the inside. that will stop anyone waltzing up with cordless and and zipping the screws out. they'll have to drill them out or break the hinges. or just don't store anything worth stealing in them.

[@uppanadam74]

All hail the rod!! LOL!! The Simpsons - Carbon Rod - KZbin

[@gavinchapple825]

Legends!

[@dougleeson8092]

As for your steps idea look at a slide out ramp like are used to load horses etc . Literally slides in under the tray , way better than steps especially if your drunk at a rodeo lol

[@rockbiterhd]

Nothing like a well hung door to test good stainless put a magnet on it good quality wont stick

[@ryno100]

Love your videos!! What did you guys do for work prior to travelling?

[@TheOutFit]

Thank you so much! We've filmed a little segment about us that is coming soon :) Chris was a Strength & Conditioning coach and I (Ange) was a manager in a 5* hotel.

[@ryno100]

Awesome:) I have resigned, got a new rubicon and commencing my travels around Australia early November. Your videos are very professional, inspirational and helps me with my planning too:) you guys are such ab awesome couple and look forward to see the final mog rig!!

[@anthonystevens403]

LOVE YOUR WORKGUYS. are you going to rap the box. ??

[@punkbloater]

That’s a well hung door… no really… nice work guys! 😄👍🏻

[@refinedimages2869]

Best gingernut cookies!

[@yeahthebundys8391]

How good!

[@LivingSpiritDesign]

shallow fry that trout skin in butter on a super hot heat til it's crispy, you won't look back!!!

[@davidmilledge221]

Take a magnet with u shopping if it sticks too so called stainless it's crap cheap shit will rust if dosnt stick it's quality marine or food grade stainless, love ya show 👍

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Hey hey lockup! Nice work

[@BRP_USA]

Consider a "friction hinge" on your door.

[@xruthl3ssx630]

Maybe slap a tack weld in the centre of one two or 3 of the screws holding the hinges so noone can unscrew and rip open but bare in mind where there's a will there's a way

[@alanjohnston243]

Chris you’d be better off with 316 stainless blind rivets in the hinges a lot more secure……loving the build

[@danpoczynek]

very cool

[@LarryBlue55]

I thought the long metal stainless steel hinge should be placed on the side where the hinge is set inside the indent cut of the door panel where you closed the door the hinge is hidden inside the door when closed and you won't see it from the outside.

[@brianleach9634]

Hi there what is the name of the aluminium you are using on the door's and frames.Thanks Brian.

[@TheOutFit]

Hi Brian - we bought these extrusions from Styromax, they are called Styroseal LT. More on them here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKixapSkr9uef5o

[@axelcartwright4507]

Have you tried security screws? Do you get them in Australia?

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

Hav you noticed that buy mounting the led lights in that position your 100% spread beam is now restricted buy the lifting arms

[@johngregory662]

Also the hinges on the outside…easy to break into…lol I should have watched more the video. Manual collapsible stairs…they will fold up into the body out of the way. You could use powered..buts thats more work and not totally reliable. Live confidently and peacefully