Sportsmobile Rig Walk Around

[@landcruiserintervention9443]

I live in Fresno and my neighbors uncle is the owner of Sportsmobile Alan. He is a neat person, he gets many , many huge actors buying these and he wont let them cut in line for production their 18 months out for orders.. for everybody.

[@brinselyseven5530]

Alan is a gem! He has so much knowledge and passion. I just watched a video tour of Sportsmobile and he was impressive.

[@robertelbert7588]

WOW WHAT A RIG, AND IS 4x4 AND A POP TOP, JUST AWSOME!!!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

It looks like a fabulous vehicle. But I found this to be an extremely frustrating video. I wanted to see what it looks like. But all the camera work was so CLOSE, showing all the detail, that I never got an overall sense of what the thing WAS. There wasn't an overall exterior shot of the van until 11 minutes, and then it was only for a couple of seconds. In fact, I was about 5 minutes into the video before I even realized that it was a van and not a pickup with a slide in camper on the back. START the video with a wide shot walk around, THEN go into all the detail that you showed. THAT would be great.

[@OverlandBound]

I agree with you! Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely be making this change in the future!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I am a new subscriber. We will be retiring in just a couple of years, and we are planning to buy a camper van and spend at least 6 months on the road every year. But because of YOUR channel, I am now considering getting something 4x4 so that we can get up into the mountains and AWAY from those campgrounds and RV parks. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@OverlandBound]

Awesome! Thank you for watching! We really appreciate it!

[@pk13910]

There are tons of youtube channels on Sportsmobiles with lots of details. You can also visit their website. They aren't cheap.

[@psfphotography]

Good video - but I am pretty sure they used a DSLR for their video work which accounts for the constant focus hunting. A good camcorder work so much better for these purposes and everything stays in focus. Using a 15-30mm zoom would keep the whole rig in the shot. Just my 2 cents but I did enjoy the video - at least the parts that were in focus.

[@TrailRecon]

A true dream rig!

[@rayo1371]

Great rig. Being adventurous and having fun is not limited to the frugal.

[@11ttundra]

I really enjoy your videos! There are a lot of over landing videos on KZbin and yours break the mold. I like how you talk to everyday people on the trail about their rigs. It's like getting 100s of years of experience at your fingertips. I am a new owner of an 2014 FJ Cruiser and have always wanted to overland. I have hundreds of mile off-road but not over landing and it's my next step. I research everything and watching your videos give me insight into real word needs over cool guy looks. This video, the Rubicon, and Defender vids are super informative if you listen. I also like your "how to" DIY install videos too. Thank you for making this channel and please keep 'em coming!!!

[@OverlandBound]

Thank you!

[@petervt6226]

Very nice, this Sportsmobile sure is done right. Nice choices made by the owners Thanks for shooting this great walk around.

[@jasons4882]

great video - I really wish the background music was not so annoying...

[@XXCTPTT3]

Amazing vehicles and scenery. Actually looks like a movie set!

[@vwfez8697]

my first car was a 1971 vw bus with the sportmobile conversion in Indiana. so sweet . now I have a 1968 vw bus westaflia. I really want a ford econoline sportmobile with the Quigley 4 wheel drive soooo sick.

[@marcdenton6925]

I want one! Wow, totally awesome, especially for photography lovers who are enthusiastic about remote places.

[@chadherbert6828]

These rigs are easily worth their price tag, thanks for the tour. I'd rather have one of these than a house. Someday...

[@stough77]

Very cool rig. Taking it to a whole new level...

[@karencooper6634]

awesome van,,,enjoyed how happy he is showing us around

[@19chucki74]

I gotta admit, overland vehicles are very cool. A family of four could probably live out of it for a while, 90% off the grid.

[@Alienking01]

my dream vehicle. love it. thanks for the video.

[@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762]

You asked great questions concerning the solar panels and battery life.

[@uriel915tx]

That rig is sweet, I've been hunting Craigslist for a 4x4 e-series

[@breckstreasures7128]

I Love your video walk arounds. This Sportsmobile was a subject!

[@jamestostenson7025]

This Couple make a great enterviewing team.

[@Symtex23]

Sweet rig! One of these days ill have something like that.

[@martintotland341]

That, KZbin... Is what an excited, grown up child looks like on an adventure :P pressing all the buttons! Brilliant rig. I see Sportsmobile are making alot of different vans. Quality stuff.

[@OverlandBound]

Agreed! It was a pretty sweet rig!

[@jeff1281]

great video - the guys were awesome to watch.

[@Neworldisordered]

Wow!! Beautiful rig and location!

[@undyingadventure4942]

I need this in my life!!!

[@zephyr7286]

I love how the interior layout was inspired from a Westfalia. Too bad we couldn't get a good view

[@JairoValkyrie]

Awesome Rig

[@triniguy2637]

Well thought out rig.

[@kid7672]

Got the grateful red wine at 10:12 !!! Nice 💀⚡🌹

[@christianadventure]

Now that is quite the vehicle!

[@danhold1]

Great setup

[@danstennis1817]

What a cool rig!

[@jacob679SD]

terrible camera.

[@OverlandBound]

Would you like to donate a Steadicam?

[@adeyemoebenezer]

I think the camera is okay, but the person holding the camera need to go for a training.

[@erikadowdy686]

Oscar Jacobo I doubt shes a professional. i think she did fine. better then no camera.

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

I get steadier camera work snorkeling in the ocean (and I spin around every ten seconds to make sure Jaws isn’t behind me)......

[@dphotos007]

Overland Bound Gimbals have gone way down in price. Just depends if you make a lot of KZbin videos if you do it might be good to invest in something to steady the camera and to have good sound. A lav mike or a Rode Mic Pro for your hot shoe.

[@jtmunn420]

who ever is working the camera needs to give it up

[@erikadowdy686]

Jt Munn Give her a break. Im pretty sure shes not a professional. i think she did just fine

[@jacquenoir7876]

Should the toilet be stored next to the microwave and fridge!

[@TheGel69]

why not diesel power plant ? more torque for off roading and better mpg?

[@paulhartzer10]

bc theyre americans...

[@paulhartzer10]

Outdoor Life really? Diesel is much easier overall in europe...

[@Mekhanic1]

The V10 is actually a really good motor. it's mileage is decent, it's very easy to repair, very reliable and $5,000-$10,000 cheaper than a diesel.

[@Ihateironyanddumbusernames]

they offer them in diesel. these people just didnt opt for it

[@drwombat]

Guillaume Laplanche ford stopped putting diesels in the van chassis circa 2010 however these vans used to share chassis with super duties if I'm not mistaken so a diesel might bolt right up

[@dlg5485]

A lot of people seem to think the Econoline is dead, but Ford actually plans to continue offering the Econoline chassis in a cutaway version for at least another 7 years. Sportsmobile still buys them and adds their own fiberglass body, which looks pretty much exactly like the old Econoline, except it has about 4 more inches interior width. They call it the Sportsmobile "Classic". I definitely plan to purchase something like this when I retire in a few years, but I can't decide between the hardcore Ford or a high roof Sprinter 4x4 conversion. I definitely want 4WD, but I'm not sure I need the capability of the Ford. Plus the Sprinter diesel gets way better gas mileage can be configured with more features and storage, since it's a high roof. I think either one would be great to own.

[@onigizmo1]

great video. Thanks for sharing!

[@PickledShark]

I hope you liked Sedona and Flagstaff. I grew up in the former, and live now in the latter. Nice rig

[@mattfoley1497]

Thank you for sharing.

[@SoDogtravels]

Ok Alabama Hills wheeling hmmm. We need to do a trip up to funnel lake. Ok you asked about the solar and yes I can run the fridge even in overcast for days on my smb. OB 5579 and willing to take a group up

[@SchwalmPictures]

Beautiful vehicle!

[@eladionunez2032]

what a good review. Good job.

[@off-grid-essentials]

Love your Rig! You have it so Sweet!

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

wow what a sweet set up. loved it. liked. thanks for the tour. also wanted to say great job on the video. and I love what you did with your channel. you have my subscription and would like to have your support as well. thanks again for sharing.

[@OverlandBound]

Awesome! Thank you! M

[@mattfoley1497]

Thank you.

[@zjenji]

So jealous. One of these will be mine some day.

[@JuneBugJoe]

awesome rig but honestly some people with money just don't know what to do with it.

[@Andrew-on5do]

JuneBugJoe yeah if they were happy with the vw bus why didn't he just buy a really nice one?

[@TheRatzards]

I have a really nice 1990 VW. Something a little bigger, more modern and a 4x4 are a great reason to want a SM. And here is a scary thought for you. A syncro VW 1990 will cost as much as a REALLY nice used SM.

[@e.lake13]

JuneBugJoe I mean, I drive a jeep that was probably 3/4 of the price of one of these after all the money sunk into it. I built it as a camping rig, rooftop tent and all that. I'm now thinking of ditching the jeep for one of these. Would be great to have some place a little more chill to hang out at if its raining or cold on the mountain.

[@wa7shf]

I live in a small town well not really a town just a stop sign so I get to see a lot of trucks go by and you can tell the city people when they go by there trucks are spotless.You can also tell the farm trucks mine included there always dirty with an old cross bed toolbox and a 150 gallon transfer fuel tank mine needs new tires after 60K miles this will be the 8th time I have put new tires on my 1978 Dodge Power Wagon.

[@marleneserrano1626]

JuneBugJoe let me guess you a harbor freight fan. And chrap on anyone else. Great rig, most jeeps with any quality up grades are mid 70, 000.00 and not half as nice.

[@josephbennett7162]

Background music a bit loud and distracting.

[@OverlandBound]

Agreed! Won't do that again!

[@RugbyLock2668]

AWESOME!!!

[@TheBeard411]

I really enjoy watching these videos. Curious if you run across family vehicles. Most seem to be for 2 people. This one would make sense for a larger family but wasn't used in that manner. Not criticizing anyone, just looking for ideas.

[@OverlandBound]

Yes we do, but it's more challenging. Different config and a larger base vehicle required.

[@prismatic9804]

The Beard You might need an off-road camper such as Mobi or Patriot for family camping. not saying it's required but definitely more viable as an option

[@thehoofersclub]

Alabama Hills!

[@consaka1]

How much does that vehicle weigh? Most weigh stations will still work if closed. Least they do in Oregon and WA.

[@michaeljoel8968]

consaka1 I weighed at a weigh station Oregon, loaded up for adventure it weighed 10,300 pound.

[@RonRawson1]

Thx, Awesome Rig! 😇

[@RicardoRoams]

The ultimate overlander rig. But the cost! Not possible for most people. My guess would be well north of 100K. And the gas mileage with all that weight (granite counter tops? lol) and the big engine must be just horrible!

[@huntergentry7806]

How's the gas mileage? I want a 4x4 van, but the gas prices scare me.

[@michaeljoel8968]

Hunter Gentry horrible

[@ErokCherokee]

If you're worried about gas mileage heavily modified off roaders are not for you.

[@eladionunez2032]

Like a Prius they said. Maybe 40mpg. Lol. Yeah big 4x4 loaded down dont ask about the mileage just go out and enjoy it. Expect the worst though on a v10.

[@ppha7665]

I'd love one with a diesel

[@SoDogtravels]

P Pha love my 7.3 smb rb van and this guy needs to really get out and do a Sodog trip to find out what he can do. I’m up to take a group to coyote flats funnel lake.

[@wrodney5]

I live 6 miles from the Sportsmobile plant. It is too bad Ford got away from the body on frame Econoline series.

[@dlg5485]

Ford plans to continue selling the Econoline chassis in a cutaway version for at least another 5 years. Sportsmobile buys them and adds their own fiberglass body, which is a few inches wider than the old Econoline, so looks pretty much exactly like it but offers 4 more inches of interior width. I can't decide between that or a Sprinter 4x4 conversion. I definitely want 4WD, but I'm not sure I need this much capability.

[@shawnbroyles8274]

Being from the area I see allot of these rigs I too miss the body on frame 4 inches wider isn't a great thing and fiber glass breaks down I'd prefer a dent verses shredded and I think you would be more prone to water leaks I have the v10 best motor made you will never have a problem!!

[@dougharker9913]

uncledoug here I BUILT VANS FOR 20 YEARS IN MY OWN SHOP CALLED VANTASTIC CREATIONS IN ASHEVILLE N.C. AND THE FORD V10 SUCKS ON MILLAGE GREAT POWER HARD TO WORK ON TRY CHANGING THE PLUGS LOL TO BAD DODGE IS NOT STILL BUILDING FULL SIZE VAN FORDS SUCK . INCE PLACE FOR PORTA POTY UNDER MICROWAVE GOOD CALL !

[@StevenBagley]

The new 4x4 sprinters have my interest though!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Why are you yelling?

[@MADelectriCITY]

Wow you really tried hard on this comment.

[@RideAlongside]

Nice mountain bike!!

[@edadpops1709]

I guess in so cal you leave the AR at home?

[@spmpop7546]

are the Sportmobiles insulated? can you ballpark the price? Great video, thanks!

[@OverlandBound]

Ya, spendy - I'm gonna say $70k?

[@petermatos4613]

@@OverlandBound Try twice that price I believe and you have some idea...

[@jeffw2811]

Who makes the sway bar disconnect? I have been looking for that for my Ford.

[@harrisonschmidt7596]

Great video

[@seangordon9472]

It's awesome I love it it's really cool looking nice rig but I'm sorry you bought it .....you would get way more love if you could say I BUILT IT !!!!

[@juanrrobledo89]

Great setup, what's the out the total price with all of the amenities in that rig

[@02mp9696]

I wish we could have seen the interior.

[@mojofish1]

If you look away from the screen it sounds like Jim Carey interviewing James Woods.

[@OverlandBound]

Heh heh

[@michaeljoel8968]

That is hilarious

[@michaeljoel8968]

Still my favorite comment ever

[@hollickrichard]

great van great interview great filming background music bloody unnecessary and distracting... really the only negative you play it for 3 mins then a 3 min gap just so I could get into the info about the van and then its back again.

[@OverlandBound]

Noted! Thanks for the feedback. Will take it into consideration!

[@hollickrichard]

Overland Bound Thank you, as I said you make great vids with great content the music is just a little distracting apologies if the tone of my initial comment was a little off I was a little tired after a long day. have a great one....

[@antoniocedeno9697]

where did you got that bike rack on top the box! did aluminess did for you?

[@michaeljoel8968]

Antonio Cedeño yes that is an aluminess product sorry for such a late response, I am more responsive on IG @michaeljoels

[@martinweber202]

how did the 4x4 conversion? sports mobile or Quigley?

[@michaeljoel8968]

Martin Weber Sportsmobile did all the conversion work, I was confused about some parts coming from quigly but that is not the case. sorry that was a huge gaffe on my part, I was unprepared for prime time !

[@edadpops1709]

Ahaha we use our micro wave to store a mr coffee and a toaster!

[@xback40verland38]

Camera job is brutal...Great van

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

Bet that set em back a few hundred bucks

[@OverlandBound]

At least :D

[@leloodallasmultipass]

very nice. I love the v10s too. next time google "69 vw bus" to get a proper reference image!

[@elijahelgersma4713]

Can I put on the Power Top on a ordinairy van?

[@michaeljoel8968]

Elijah Elgersma pretty sure Sportsmobile will do that yes

[@BAkil7]

Was he serious on the mileage? I can't imagine that getting 45 mpg. Thought they were around 16-18 mpg

[@OverlandBound]

No, no. That was a joke.

[@BAkil7]

+Overland Bound was hoping it wasn't haha

[@michaeljoel8968]

Just kidding on that sorry

[@regginaldwilliams9381]

Any A/C features when parked?

[@arizonarider6998]

Rich guy don’t know to much about his van . It’s very nice .

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

Nobody ever talks about bathing.

[@Tlahuiltezcatl]

Right that's what I wanna know

[@dirtfireservices]

Sports mobiles are nice

[@josephcurran9924]

The best rigs are the ones with all the custom add- ons that will actually get used. Cant stand when owners bulk up a vehicle just to get some attention.

[@jitterbug8899]

what do they mean when they say a rat nest?

[@OverlandBound]

I think they just mean a mess.

[@RotorMedic7]

The winch cables not being brought in properly. Loose, overlapped or knotted. Does not happen if maintained, or let out and brought back in properly.

[@Van-Hammer]

What kind of camera did you use for this video? Was it a DSLR?

[@OverlandBound]

Yup. We used a Canon 70D. Lot's of improvements to be made!

[@DTDRIDER]

very cool van

[@nstv23]

How many miles per gallon and how many miles with a tank ?

[@hushg2000]

Granite counter tops?? Naw lol I have yet to see folks built a nice rig utilizing light weight interior material to save gas and suspension travel. Light weight is key!

[@buf7ord]

Any diesels?

[@PhilipGragg]

front center diff lock? is it the front or is it the center?

[@CragarPimp]

Must not be cheap.... but it is a sick ride

[@psfphotography]

I believe they are over $100k - the diesel rigs are even more

[@CragarPimp]

Outch..... but it's so beautifull to see how it is to have a lot of moeny !!!

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

and you can finance them for 15 years like an RV.

[@cameronkvittem3179]

where was this video filmed?

[@OverlandBound]

This was shot in Lone Pine, CA!

[@thecowgirltrucker7504]

This is my dream😵

[@williampuckett6257]

I. I love it

[@OBS.Rey__]

What company makes those rood tops???!

[@dpe4]

Cool.

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

What do they do about showering?

[@petervt6226]

These Sportsmobile's often have a handheld shower that is stored in the rear door, you take it out, hook it up and have a shower out back.

[@thischannel9581]

TheUnorthodoxx pee in the wind.

[@michaeljoel8968]

Peter von Tiesenhausen yep this is what we have , though we seem to go longer and longer without showers lol

[@michaeljoel8968]

TheUnorthodoxx hose hook up in Back , I should have shown that because it is a really nice feature but e also sometimes use external solar showers to conserve water in the tank, and sometimes we just don’t shower and are dirt bags

[@wa7shf]

Is Sportsmobile still around I went to there web site and the web domain was for sale.. Does any one have any idea whats up with that ??????

[@michaeljoel8968]

They are definitely still around , Sportsmobile.com, though they do more Sprinters now as this body style Ford is no longer made. They are working on a prototype for the ford cutaways that looks amazing though.

[@TheDearrestFamily]

Freaking cool man

[@mrmagoo9901]

Cool...

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮