Overland truck touring in a 6bt 12 valve Cummins Dodge ( Descend On Bend ) Olympic Overland

4WD off-road camping and exploring in our custom diesel expedition vehicle.

[@1800liam]

Snuck that elk picture in at 1:32 and thought I wouldn’t notice 😂 had me cracking up

[@OlympicOverland]

I ❤️ elk 😂

[@sharpsticksnz4112]

I was so glad to see it! Now I know I'm not the only one with an intimate statue photo to my name 🤣

[@9252LIFE]

It’s nice to see you utilizing that awesome build. I sold the military box I purchased and went a different route. Still rockin the 12 valve though ✌️

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! It’s been a fun setup but sometimes I feel like building an upscale version of the one that I put on our Honda Acty Kei truck. My oldest son is in college now so we almost don’t need all of the space in the Dodge anymore but maybe it will be nice if we ever choose to go full time on the road.

[@joell439]

That was an awesome adventure. Thanks for taking us along…. Especially for those of us that may not ever get the opportunity to visit such sights. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching man! I definitely appreciate the positive comments Joel. I have some footage that I will be editing of another fun trip with the Dodge that we just went on. Getting caught up with videos but hoping to get it posted soon 👌

[@designfabrication512]

4:07 big bad ass awning shading opposite side of truck while sitting in full sun haha

[@TopicSet]

That elk just needs a ball gag😂

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha that would be next level! 😂👍

[@Futurebloodline2010]

Love your videos. Truck build was awesome. I hope y'all keep making videos

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the comment! I have a video in the works and planning some future stuff so keep an eye out.

[@rangerdanger88]

Great trip. If you haven't been there, south central Colorado; "Alpine Loop" is a must do trip.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! Colorado is beautiful and on the list for sure, we will definitely check out the Alpine Loop 👍

[@Step_Dad68]

Love the camper back man!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! 👍

[@robertomiranda603]

Great video! Please do a video of your rear bumper and tire carrier as well as for the tarp!!! Great work!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I will try to get a video up soon of the bumper/tire carrier, awning and maybe even throw in a quick rundown about the diesel heater. 👍

[@markdodson6301]

This is amazing! I have a mint M1031 that needs to be used like this!

[@OlympicOverland]

They are a great platform to start with, so much storage and built stout! 👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Awesome video Andy! Man it makes me want to get out and do some camping 🙂👍 Really cool places you got out to on this trip 👍

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks man! Get the Alaskan loaded up and let’s go!!!

[@freegandavehartman8908]

You guys should come on out to Montana, lots of things to see here!

[@OlympicOverland]

@@freegandavehartman8908 I love Montana! I will message you if we roll through this spring 👍

[@armurano5093]

But that cave was gnarly.

[@OlympicOverland]

It was pretty cool! There is supposed to be a cave with ice in it somewhere near Boyd cave too but we didn’t make it to that one. Next time 👍

[@joshuavanscoyk9404]

Man your living the dream! Stumbled across this channel not to long ago and I love it.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching! Stacy and I are head out on the coast with the new mini Kei truck camper tonight. Hoping to get more videos up soon 👍

[@allanperryman388]

What an adventure. Thanks for letting me go along.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching Allen, always appreciate your comments!

[@jackw2478]

I love your truck!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Jack!

[@jjsmith1945]

Amazing video! Can't wait to see your adventures!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thank you! I have a bunch of other trips to post, just trying to get more time to edit 👌

[@michaellynch31]

Awesome what a fun trip

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks Michael!

[@normnelson]

Great video, Andy! I love that awning! That Beetle at 5:35 reminds me of a story my Dad has, I'll see if I can do it justice... somewhere in central Mexico back in the late 90's my Dad drove his '88 Nissan Stanza Wagon (kitted out for camping in) up the side of one of the big volcanoes there - I'll have to ask him which one... of course it was dark when he got to the end of the dirt road, the trailhead. He stopped and camped out in the back of his wagon, and soon found himself in the *middle* of a thunder and lightning storm... he said lightning was happening well below him (he might have been above 10k feet?). He thought he might have overdone himself - but decided to wait it out until daybreak, for fear of trying to drive down a rutted dirt road in the dark, in torrential rains and lightning. At some point an hour or so later, through the noise, he heard a sound he couldn't figure out... then he saw lights. Someone drove up the road in a VW Beetle... stopped for a second next to my Dad's car, then continued driving *up the footpath* that went towards the summit of the volcano. He said that more than an hour later, the freakin' Beetle came putt putt putting back down the footpath - past him, back onto the dirt road, and went on down the mountain - disappeared into the night...

[@OlympicOverland]

Ha ha that’s rad! People have taken those old Beetles into some gnarly terrain, it always amazes me how far you can push those things!

[@M4_Overland]

I found your channel, a couple weeks before you uploaded the mini-truck videos. I have been waiting to see more of the 2nd Gen. It's my ideal platform for an overland rig. Someday I'll have one.

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks for watching! I have another mini truck video coming up but will get started on editing more 2nd Gen content soon. The 12valve Cummins is my favorite diesel and an ideal platform for a build 👌

[@USAF-SF]

Hey guys, just discovered your channel tonight, absolutely awesome inspiration from watching all of the new camper vids. I look forward to seeing more of your future mods, what an incredible platform to build on, ya got me thinking about a new project for myself now!!! Well done on your channel and your creations...

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! I need to get busy editing, lots of footage to sort through for some of the next videos. The truck has been so many places and is turning out better than I had expected. 👌

[@MinnesotaisRust]

What an adventure! Nice truck, too!

[@OlympicOverland]

Thanks! 👍

[@stacyhodgson1051]

I only spotted ONE yorkie. For just a split second ! haha

[@OlympicOverland]

The Yorkies had to sit this one out 😂

[@Bpf1893]

Looks like an awesome trip. The Cummins is perfect for it. Do you bring extra fuel with you on these trips?

[@OlympicOverland]

Definitely my favorite diesel engine, it’s just so simple and easy to maintain. Our truck has a pretty big tank that is around 40 gallons so we typically do ok on fuel for trips in the U.S. but I would probably bring extra cans if we are ever lucky enough to make the trip into South America.

[@victorhinojos3194]

Awsome build man! I just purchased a 96 12 valve. Its been what ive wanted for a while now. An will be a upgrade for me from the 97 dodge v10. That is so bad on gas.. i have a jeep Cherokee that ive always went camping with. And been wanting to set up better for overlanding.but now seeing your setup. I feel i want to go that route instead. So was wondering if you could tell me how its been with a full size rig on the trails? An how is the gas mileage with your set up? Thank you. Nice videos

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi, and thanks! The 12 valve is a great platform to build on and I’m sure you will love yours. The Dodge was better on tighter trails before we built the taller top but I really wanted more of a tourer so it has worked out really well for us in its current configuration. We typically use or Kei truck 4x4 camper for tight trails but in more open terrain or desert conditions the Dodge is a beast and we typically get between 15-18 mpg’s. Cheers!

[@victorhinojos3194]

@OlympicOverland hey sir I appreciate the response! Not bad that's pretty good for a loaded truck with gear for fuel mileage. I look forward to getting it close to yours jaja An yea makes sense those kie trucks are awsome. Love those videos as well. Appreciate the info. Salud brotha take care

[@nickaffre1514]

Great video How often did you use the 4X4 on the forestry roads? Did you need 4x4?

[@OlympicOverland]

It was so dry we didn’t need to use 4wd much. A couple of spots south of La Pine going around windfall on FS roads because it was so soft & in Northern Nevada we ended up in a few deep sand/silt washes looking for a campsite but other than those spots and the dunes it wasn’t too bad.

[@texasrockoutlaws75]

What military bed is that

[@OlympicOverland]

It’s a modified aluminum M1031 box that was commonly found on military Chevy’s in the 80’s but could also be mounted on trailers. I removed the original roof and welded a new taller top with cabover sleeping area. Here are a few links to some of the build videos: https: part 1 //kzbin.info/www/bejne/oafMi5h5ibyYfdksi=mbJyBPiyb7_13m89 Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Rind5opxsn9Esi=eJacQiWfkgd_l8rN Part 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJCwqqyFdp2FrZIsi=qMjKAU5fbwX7jFkF

[@texasrockoutlaws75]

@@OlympicOverland man it look great Iam building a 2nd gen regular cab long bed to do this

[@j4513]

Where is your wife from? I am Inupiat Alaskan native and my husband says she reminds him of me. 😃

[@OlympicOverland]

Hi! Stacy is Mexican/Welsh but can easily blend in with most of the indigenous coastal Salish communities where we live. 👍

[@j4513]

@@OlympicOverland Absolutely awesome. Her personality shines through in every video and always so sweet; we absolutely adore both of your personalities. 💛

[@OlympicOverland]

@@j4513 thank you! She is always ready to travel and has been a big part of why I enjoy being on the road exploring so much. It’s great to spend time with someone that likes to go on trips as much (or more) than I do!

[@michaellynch31]

Awesome what a fun trip