OVERLAND AEV RAM TRUCK ON 40s!!!

This is my 2018 AEV PROSPECTOR XL RAM 2500 LARAMIE SPORT (that's a mouthful). Our American Expedition Vehicle (AEV) truck is purpose built for my profession as a photographer. It also lets us, my wife and son, take it on an overland trip / or camping as we please. This video takes you around the truck, and shows you what we have added to make this vehicle I drive daily, more comfortable, on long haul trips. I hope you enjoy it!!
If you have a question on something I didn't really talk enough about, please feel free to comment below and I'll do my best to get back to you!
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Rode Wireless Go - amzn.to/34Fn7pO
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What I’m wearing:
One of my favorite watches, the Garmin Instinct Tactical in coyote: amzn.to/33CPNhX
Awesome hat by Melin (I have all the colors) called the Huntsman - amzn.to/34F82V5
Off The Grid Supply OD Jacket - offthegridsurplus.com/shop/to...
My favorite NorthFace Boots - amzn.to/2R7BGhN
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::: MY 2018 AEV PROSPECTOR XL :::
Below is a list of parts I mentioned, in kinda the order I mentioned them in, ENJOY!
Bumper: AEV - www.aev-conversions.com/produ...
Stamped Steel Heat Reduction Hood: AEV - www.aev-conversions.com/produ...
LIGHTS:
Baja Designs LP9 - amzn.to/2LfEgPg
Baja Designs LP6 - amzn.to/2R94lmF
Baja Designs Onyx6 20” Plus - amzn.to/2Y4Tz2i
Baja Designs Squadrons (REAR) - amzn.to/2Y6bzcv
Baja Designs S2 (REAR) - amzn.to/2P3HG8H
Baja Designs S1 (SIDE SCENE LIGHT) - amzn.to/2P2JVcp
Baja Designs Rock Lights - amzn.to/2Y4Vlk0
Baja Designs Dome Lights - amzn.to/34CZD4w
RECOVERY:
Warn 16.5 TI Winch - amzn.to/2sAEDgO
Warn Spydura Pro Syntheic Rope - amzn.to/2rFjqBP
Warn Epic Fairlead - amzn.to/2DANrFF
Warn Sidewinder - amzn.to/2rFjBwZ
Warn Epic Recovery Kit - amzn.to/2P3DXIf
Warn Winch Damper - amzn.to/37ZE8gC
Maxtrax - amzn.to/2qeleS2
BATTERY SETUP: Odyssey 94R-850 amzn.to/2DBpi1I
SWITCH PANEL SETUP: Switch Pros 9100 amzn.to/2rHoEgq
SUSPENSION: AEV 3” Setup- www.aev-conversions.com/produ...
TIRES: TOYO Open County M/T - amzn.to/2P5HOEz
WHEELS: AEV Katla - www.aev-conversions.com/produ...
SIDE STEP: Amp Research amzn.to/2rGpAlk
REAR STEP: Amp Research amzn.to/2Lc2aLq
270 DEGREE AWNING: Kinsmen Hardware www.kinsmenhardware.com/awning
TAILGATE ASSIST: amzn.to/33Bh04j
DOMETIC FRIDGE: Dometic CFX50 amzn.to/2DEhj3K
DOMETIC SLIDE: amzn.to/2rGslDc
DOMETIC COVER: amzn.to/2Y6cp99
REAR ELECTRICAL: Blue Sea 12v/USB Panel - bit.ly/2DAT8n1
AXIA ALLOY MOUNTS:
Hook Mount - amzn.to/2RabyDd
Rechargeable Light - amzn.to/2DCO5Ta
Fire Extinguisher Mount - amzn.to/2LfSTlE
FIRST AID KIT:
Outer Limit Supply 6500 - amzn.to/37Z2eYz
Outer Limit Supply Day Tripper - amzn.to/2st7OlJ
COMPRESSED AIR / POWERTANK:
Powertank 15lb Kit - amzn.to/2OBFdmS
Powertank 10lb Kit - amzn.to/2ODEodc
Powertank Overlander Air Chuck 60psi - amzn.to/2Y6muTx
SDHQ BUILT IN BED CHASE RACK - bit.ly/2R9ab7F
PELICAN CASES:
Pelican 1510 - amzn.to/2DDbfsk
Pelican AIR 1535 - amzn.to/2OIcayh
GOAL ZERO:
Yeti 1400 - bit.ly/2Y73Drv
Yeti 400 - amzn.to/2OGOWZo
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Boulder 100 - amzn.to/2RbjYKC
GNAR BOX SSD - amzn.to/33Gs5kC
NOCO Jumpstart - GB150 - amzn.to/2P4hD13
If I missed anything, let me know if the comments below and I’ll point you in the right direction, thanks!
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[@pacificwarrior7679]

4 baja lights worth more than my whole rig

[@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!!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

First! (stoked for you and your KZbin journey)

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Mike, more CHAMMMPSS!!

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Fruity Pebbles???

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@stephansondregger4668]

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

[@LastLineOfDefense]

Stephan Sondregger ooooh

[@rshanep5226]

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

[@NextAdventureYoutube]

Dream truck!

[@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!

[@shamrocks521]

I loved my midsize truck until I watched this video.

[@fstompo]

In the same boat

[@zach3699]

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

[@shawnriddle3018]

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

[@ramrebelwithpaws7208]

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

[@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!

[@outerlimitsupply9561]

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

[@FOTORNR]

You got it!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@7mikepd]

best set up i've ever seen

[@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!

[@edwinvazquez9743]

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

[@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!!!

[@dylansmeder8820]

Last line of defense sent me here. Great Truck!

[@tmccall44]

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

[@BenStinnett]

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

[@FOTORNR]

A LOT more to come, see ya soon dude!

[@vitoy147]

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

[@xterrainhawaii]

Awesome walk around. Looking forward to more

[@trentknight9710]

Last line of defenses sent me lol.

[@FOTORNR]

Mike is a beast! Thanks for watching!

[@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 -

[@El_Dusty_]

LLOD sent me 🤘

[@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.

[@mikepierson3097]

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

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Mike!

[@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!

[@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...

[@RoamingLost]

The long-awaited video!

[@FOTORNR]

SOOOO long, thanks for watching dude!

[@OffroadTreks]

It's awesome!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@highflyer13131]

Sweet setup. Welcome bro!

[@thewoodmansk5510]

My favourite build. Very excited to see this video

[@OVRLNDX]

Awesomeness! Be successful buddy !

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Marco!

[@COGirl444]

Fun to hear your enthusiasm, very nice rig!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Patti! Appreciate you watching!

[@besimtitiz]

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

[@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!

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Beast 💪🏻👍

[@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!

[@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!!

[@JonDZ_Adventuring]

Wuuuuut? I didn’t know you had a KZbin channel! Good stuff! I love your truck!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@ryonwright7181]

Mike sent me. Excited for future videos!

[@FOTORNR]

Mike is awesome!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@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

[@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

[@stevea3936]

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

[@FOTORNR]

LOL

[@ramoncook1087]

That last drone shot tho! Dayum!

[@FOTORNR]

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

[@jec9072]

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

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks, appreciate you watching 🤙🏻

[@zakkhan410]

Dude tell your camera man to film the products you are taking about the entire time the camera is focused on you lost interest after 5 min

[@FOTORNR]

Good to know Zak! Noted!!

[@RJ-vc6ku]

LLOD SQUAD REPORTING FOR SUPPORT!

[@LastLineOfDefense]

R J represent!

[@FOTORNR]

HA! Thanks!

[@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.

[@powers4x4]

Bad ass man, love it!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Cullen!!

[@Mroffroadrecovery]

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!

[@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!

[@rickm4295]

Nice !!! glad you on the tubes !

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Rick!

[@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!

[@Timberjo2]

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

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Tim, appreciate you watching!

[@Spinalcell]

Finally AJ, epic quality all over!!!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Mike!

[@gabrielbozeman6805]

Such a rad truck!

[@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.

[@Roach011]

Bro, this is so legit. Followed you For a long time on Instagram. But I have to say as a fellow ram owner, it’s not a Dodge ram. It’s a ram LOL keep Videos bro

[@FOTORNR]

LOL, noted, RAM. Thanks for watching/follwoing dude, I appreciate it!

[@rodsamcorch]

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

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@TheOverlandGolfer]

Happy Thanksgiving 2020. New sub' came from LLoD

[@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?

[@AdrianVillagranaSicarius]

Definitely liked the video and truck, I’m looking at doing something like this a couple years in the future, although I would’ve liked to see a little more thorough walk through of everything on the rig

[@FOTORNR]

Ill eventually be breaking down each segment a little more in the future. What in particular would you like to see more of?

[@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!

[@phillinsey6550]

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

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@91S10BAJA]

Looking forward to your content. Truck is awesome.

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!

[@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

[@herman88888]

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

[@michaeldillon9080]

That’s a incredible setup Love it

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@mikewarren3310]

love it

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks for watching Mike!

[@TrailBendersOverland]

Great video! Watched it twice! 🙌🏻

[@FOTORNR]

Yeesssss!! Thanks man, X2!

[@roaming9527]

Great video! Ready for more! 👍🏼

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@OverlandTrax]

Good video, keep the videos coming!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@soulsurfer8797]

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

[@heretodaygone2morrowrving231]

Yes Rams head light suck!! Always have and still do. First thing I do when I get a ram is change up the headlights . Get some Led' and Hid setup. Headlight Experts stocks em

[@ron8078]

LLOD sent me, nice rig

[@FOTORNR]

Mike is a BOSS!

[@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!

[@timweimar8768]

Great video, and congrats on the truck!! That is a beast!! Thanks for all the detail with the products you added, really appreciate it!! Out of all the Gold Zero charge stations you use, which is the one you go to most often. Looking to pick up one and I was just curious. Thanks again for talking the time to share your amazing new vechile, happy holidays!!

[@FOTORNR]

Hey Tim - Thanks fro watching! I use my Yeti 1400 the most. The thing is awesome and will keep me going for a few days without a charge. Hope that helps!

[@timweimar8768]

@@FOTORNR sounds good, thanks!!

[@karmacurio3967]

beautiful setup good day

[@bquade70]

Dude awsome truck!!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks!

[@JustinBMcBride]

Welcome to the tube my man!

[@FOTORNR]

Thanks Justin, gonna be a fun one!

[@that0ranger]

Are you going to follow koertge and jump on the band wagon too?

[@SgtRudySmithbRet]

Love the truck great video, liked and subbed.

[@firstlineofsurvival5318]

LLOD sent me here. I want to know everything about this truck and how it does overlanding. Fight forward. 😏😉🤔🤠💒🙏👍🔫⚔

[@quintili1]

That's an awesome rig.

[@FOTORNR]

Thank you!