The Dmax Touring (re)Build Series E04 || ThunderFab Canopy Fit-Out

This episode we get cracking with the internal fitout including a fridge surround for the Bushman 85L upright fridge, storage drawers, a kitchen drawer with slide out table and flush fitting Safiery induction cooker, travel buddy and ARB air compressor are mounted plus jerry can holder, water tank and more!
Its all happening and it looks bloody awesome!
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[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

As someone that works in manufacturing i really appreciate your efforts in showing how much work is involved in making quality products. These guys allowing you to follow them through the process will pay off in spades for them.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Ryan. I hope so mate, these blokes are so talented and they deserve to be successful!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@p0k3r86]

That’s brilliant. Love seeing quality work being done.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@RobbMinion]

that looks awesome Cam, its very well thought out and everything looks neat as a pin

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Robb!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@michaelhermans4753]

Great build Cam certainly an improvement on the old one I like the adjustability of everything Handy to add and remove items easily to suit your mission

[@mikewasowski1411]

Such a good series. I’m not into canopies but this makes me want one. So we’ll done.

[@WildTouring]

Haha cheers Mike!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@Westwayescapes]

Best canopy setup I’ve seen. Love how it can slide and be adjusted so simple if needed

[@WildTouring]

Clever buggers hey! Catch up soon mate

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@jaineshwarlal9233]

Now that's what i call a dream build 🙏

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@johnnumbat9782]

Thanks a lot Cam for the inside work these guys do so well - now I finally have a solution to fixing fridge, drawers and cooker to the underfloor skeleton- I think I was over engineering the concept but I see how it can be done using those angled aluminium floor channels that also provide a lot of placement options - wonderful and simple 👍🏻 I’ll see if they sell these as well when I order the drawers - John in SA

[@markanddayatonellato6969]

Comming along nicely. Such great work. Looking forward to the trip vids. 👍👍

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@personlikeu]

Thanks again mate! Always makes it worth getting up at 6am on a Saturday :)

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Samuel!

[@ordinaryadventurersinoz]

Really enjoying the build series. Interesting to see a quality project coming together.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@AdventuringPals]

Wow Cam. This is a great canopy build series. It’s great seeing the build in such details rather then just a canopy walk through at the end. Great work mate. Got lots of great ideas for my canopy re-fit out.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Elvin. Thats the best thing about a canopy - so many options for a layout to suit your needs! Enjoy your build!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@petervince1742]

NICE ! Very nicely planned and fitted. Looking fwd to the try-out vid., thanks Cam - Peter V.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@viewsONTRENDING]

Ken could pass as a Maori boy in NZ, also the level of detail these boys put into the canopy is amazing, really nice work lads.

[@WildTouring]

They're bloody talented!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@4x4touring47]

I'm not normally the jealous type . . . . . . 😜 Awesome series mate 👍 great to see what goes into it and how it all comes together 👌 what a sweet touring setup! Bet it's nice to use 😎

[@WildTouring]

Haha cheers Ben! I'm so happy with it mate, I've had quite a few driveway beers just staring at it lovingly haha

[@Livelifecairns]

I really like that layout mate, and has given me ideas for my own.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@adamroberts1738]

Wow cam looking awesome m8 can't wait to see your first adventure in it fully finished

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Adam, i cant bloody wait mate!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@andregysberts8862]

It's coming along really well, you guys won't know yourselves once it's all finished 👌

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@jamesmac2513]

No more flame outs when beach camping with an induction cooktop! Nice work by Thunderfab bugger Chinese Imports. Look Forward To Seeing The Dingy Mount Up Episode.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Awesome set up buddy, great gear, so jealous

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@furtherupthetrack7583]

Looks good and looking forward to your feedback after your first trip with the canopy fitted out 👍👍👍

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate, I've got an awesome trip planned to test it all out!!!!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@angelodepasquale6636]

I’m loving the Aussie safety boots

[@markpalmer5787]

Wow and wow. I'm loving this build Cam, just patched the water tank on my camper trailer for the third time. If you have no troubles I think these boys will get the job on building me a new one.. You're is thicker and the welding is superb.. Cheers Mark

[@WildTouring]

I’ll keep you posted. I don’t think I’ll have any issues- their work is absolutely top notch! 👌

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@patrickgrahn2238]

This is going to be great. 🤗

[@katemcwatters3800]

Looks great Cam. I like what you did with the water pump and fill point, think I might do that with mine.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@katemcwatters3800]

@@ottouring ahh thanks. Happy with my 12v setup but always enjoy watching other peoples set ups for these little ideas 👏

[@rjl110919581]

thank you for share great detail video on your new setup

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Robert!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@georgeheather3895]

Probably a good idea to reinforce the chassis behind the cab as to not risk bending like a banana.

[@WildTouring]

Not a bad suggestion, definitely a risk with a dual cab. I'm not too concerned though, Its been on GVM for years without any issues.

[@georgeheather3895]

@@WildTouring Hi, It’s not really related to GVM and more about the deficiencies of design of twin cabs when you have weight hanging out the back of the rear axle and you hit that unseen washout.

[@michaelhermans4753]

@@georgeheather3895 gvms do not increase the strength of the chassis

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos Cheers Out There Touring

[@dexteroconnor9844]

Love it

[@nevyn9050]

That's a great bit of work there, well built.. The only thing I can see being a problem long term is that low hanging hose fitting under the compressor, can see that getting damaged some day.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@trackexplore]

Man, that's an awesome setup.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@PaulCoetserBalie]

Very nice Cam!! Coming along nicely. You need to inform as the extra weight of all the internals once completed

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Paul, will do mate. Im going to take it over the weighbridge when its all together.

[@Phil_McAvity]

Those PM Canvas bags are good but I found that the actual bag starts to sag after a few months. Canopy’s lookin mint though 👌

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Phil!

[@craiggillphotography8030]

Looks awesome.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@louey59]

Brilliant so much better

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@OverlandTravellers]

Looking good Cam! Can’t wait to see it in real life mate

[@WildTouring]

Looking forward to catching up mate!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@SUPERTRUCKER166]

With your water filler with that attachment they welded on will make filling it with a regular hose difficult as you won’t be able to shove it in there and turn the tap on. I use the same fill points and noticed it with mine and ended up changing it

[@WildTouring]

They've made me a little fitting that threads into the filler that a hose connects to. I forgot to show it in this video but ill show it a future vid!

[@paulm5058]

Really nice set up bud,I will be interested in the final weight of your rig when it’s done 👍👍👍

[@WildTouring]

Me too, as soon as the tinny is on top, awnings bolted on and everything's packed I'll take it over the weigh bridge. I'll be so nervous haha!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@darknstormyimages]

Wow Cam... I just gets better and better... I'm very envious! BTW I'm just about to give your cheese and bacon loaf a go :D

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate, let me know what you reckon!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@ryantilley-general.shenanigans]

Those flat pack fridge enclosures are gunna be a be seller i think, those upright fridges are selling like mad but are tricky to mount.

[@WildTouring]

Yeah 100% agree mate. Fantastic fridges but awkward to mount.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@katojimmybling]

Wow awesome set up if only I could afford one like that 😂😂😂

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate!

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@fjadventures]

Looks good. Let us know how the stainless water tank goes. I know mdc used to use stainless but moved to poly as they all cracked after a few years from corrugations.

[@WildTouring]

Will do mate!

[@shaynesmith8209]

Hi Cam enjoying the Canopy build series and I was just wondering what brand and how much maximum power draw does your inbuilt induction hotplate make as I am looking at this idea myself.

[@WildTouring]

In my latest dirk hartog trip video 🙂 brand is safiery 👍

[@terry2833]

Hey good vid here just wondering what is your GVM now when fully loaded including water and everything you will take away.

[@WildTouring]

Cheers Terry. I’m not sure yet mate, waiting to get awning mounted, tinny on top and load it all up with fuel/water/tools ect and then I’ll take it over the weigh bridge. I’ll do a vid on weights to break it all down 👍🏼

[@petevawser7310]

Looking awesome Cam. Are you concerned at all with banana-ramification if your loaded and towing the van?

[@WildTouring]

Cheers mate, nah I was on GVM with a longer canopy previously. I’m similar weight but with better distribution than the last 80,000kms with the canopy on and 30,000kms of towing a van on and offroad 👍🏼

[@clint3830]

Hey mate do you have recovery points on the Piak bar I have the same and can't seem to find any that fit.

[@Ozoffroad_]

Hey mate what size strut is that and where did they get it from

[@varanusone1]

Nice work and really functional. Cam would a 200ah lithium fit behind the draw set. Ive got Thunderfab doing a canopy for me now and would like to do the same set up as you had just with the 200ah.

[@WildTouring]

Not without changing the dimensions of the draws. Have a chat to Ken and Steve about what you want and I’m sure they’ll make it work 👍🏼

[@Comfarol]

Nice looking gear, but i thought they said they were going for affordable prices? these are more expansive than norweld.

[@WildTouring]

Norwelds cheapest dual cab canopy on a tray starts from $19141 and weight starts at 390kgs. Thunderfabs dual cab canopy chassis mounted starts at $17880 and weight starts at 229kgs.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@Ben-hs5cc]

How are you finding all those locking tabs for the draws? I find them to be such a pain in the ass, having just normal slides with a center locking handle make the draws so much more user friendly

[@WildTouring]

Havnt really given it any thought to be honest! Hasn’t bothered me yet!

[@clint3830]

Hey mate how does the winch go in the piak bar, I just fitted mine today, I didn't realise you had to bolt it to the actual bar.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@blaketaylor2567]

Hey Cam, can you ask the thunder fab boys where they got their fab table from? Cheers 🍻

[@WildTouring]

They made it mate! They sent a drawing to a laser cutter and then welded it up. It’s bloody brilliant, the holes fit their clamps 🗜

[@amanwithaclan5201]

Hi Cam have you now installed any insulation or vents how does the temp go inside your canopy?

[@WildTouring]

Nah no insulation or vents. Temps are fine, I never turn the fridge off. There is bait in there frozen right now and we're having a week of days around 38 degrees. I think having white doors and a large solar panel on top helps (with the air gap its kind of like a tropical cover).

[@greghammond7956]

Great video Cam, much better than just the usual walk through , curious to know how thick the ally is in the bottom of the drawers, I assume it’s 3mm, no problems with any sagging mate?

[@WildTouring]

It’s 2.5m 5005 ally. No dramas with sagging. One of them is loaded up with about 50kgs of tools and spares and after lots of bouncing and corrugations the drawers are still straight as when they were new 👍🏼

[@greghammond7956]

@@WildTouring cheers mate, those boys at Thunder Fab know their stuff! Keep the videos coming mate, love ‘em 👍

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@bendangelo2887]

Hey cam what colour is that wheel cover from pm canvas

[@WildTouring]

It’s black 👍🏼

[@helenlunn5254]

Looks fantastic. What made you choose the fridge that you have?

[@WildTouring]

Weight, convenience and capacity. For 26kgs we get 85l capacity including a small freezer. A 40l Engel on a drop slide is up around 50kgs for half the capacity. Upright fridges are also very convenient to get to your food- I guess that’s why we put them in our kitchens and not chest fridges!

[@helenlunn5254]

As a shorter person I was thinking it would also be easier access, especially in a shopping centre and want to keep colds, cold, the drop down slide would require more space. And a freezer is a must for ice, for drinks when camping

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@matthewroberts2287]

Hey cam loving the setup I’m building something the same with my Isuzu but having trouble getting information on the induction cooktop and power setup you have any chance I can get some information on what you are running and how you have set it up?? Cheers

[@WildTouring]

All in the 12V video mate 🙂

[@matthewroberts2287]

@@WildTouring thanks for the reply cam I did watch the 12v setup video and have since contacted the company that supplied the induction cooktop you have, they informed me it’s 48v so I was just wondering how it’s hooked up and running in your vehicle. Thanks again and loving the videos mate keep them coming 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tcj6789]

@@matthewroberts2287 it’s 240v, has a normal household plug on the end. It’s running through my inverter.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@moonkey28]

where can i go to get my portable air compressor installed and also a travel mate oven installed?

[@WildTouring]

Your local auto sparky or 4x4 parts fitter may be able to help. Sorry I can’t be any more help than that- I’d normally fit this stuff myself.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@gambekapula3761]

I am happy for you mate that you have new canopy, but I wouldn't be able to pay $17000 plus for canopy, it's ridiculous price.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@joshuabeasley6558]

What’s that organiser you have in the draw beside the fridge ?

[@WildTouring]

They're cheap drawer inserts from Ikea; www.ikea.com/au/en/p/skubb-box-set-of-6-dark-grey-00472957/?Homeorganisation&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkbuKBhDRARIsAALysV6f9USkRKIOnmk6NdN4f8smajiOuXSY1N6_5K7z4OSXMWmta_V78pkaAjvfEALw_wcB

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@mothergoose3064]

Hey Cam have you seen 4WD SuperCentre have just released their Kings 85L upgright - specs looks identical to the Bushman at two thirds the price. I have two Bushman 85L and now feel like I have paid $1000 too much.

[@WildTouring]

Yeah I’ve seen that. It does look to be the same. It’s a funny one because in one breath I’m annoyed that there’s brands out there ripping off unique design/r&d from Aussie companies like bushman’s, and then undercutting them. But having said that if I was buying one tomorrow I don’t know that I’d be prepared to pay $500 more for the Bushman….

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@ottouring]

Hi, They are exactly the same fridge. I’m a fridge mechanic, it’s not uncommon for the same fridge to have a different brand put on it . They come out the same factory. I purchased the kings and saved $700 and got an extra 3 yrs warranty. Made if you don’t. Cheers Out There Touring

[@scottgardiner2352]

What about the dog mate?

[@WildTouring]

With another bub on the way theres not a lot of room on the back seat, but a dog box was never an option for us. So I'm going to make a bit of a platform between the rear seat and the centre console to give him a bit more room. Its not ideal having two baby seats and a dog in a dual cab - but we've got to work with what we've got.

[@shanestaff6307]

Awesome job guys do you have details where I can contact for a quote on a Hilux duel cab please 🇦🇺🏕

[@WildTouring]

Prices/options/weights and contact details are all on their website 👍🏼 www.thunderfab.com.au

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@tazwhitefeather]

Looks good of cause, but how much $$ do you owe the bank?

[@WildTouring]

Dual cab canopy starts at 18k painted with central locking, toolboxes/guards/tail light panel ect. All prices and weights are online for canopy and fitout; www.thunderfab.com.au

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments. thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@darrindouglas1]

I see that the water is getting filled by what looks like the garden variety hose.......you will get a weird taste in the water...... Canopy and bits look great.

[@WildTouring]

Doesn’t worry me 😂

[@clinty51]

Was wondering if the ARB logos on the compressor could be spun around, you all spend some much time making things practical and schmick looking and then...🤦‍

[@WildTouring]

Haha yeah they can! I’ve spun them around now

[@clinty51]

@@WildTouring Great progress, you are all doing such a great job... Hope Tiff is doing good :) 🖐

[@poeyd9624]

My adoption awaits………..

[@WildTouring]

Bloody AusPost haha

[@chrisspies8123]

What a great series. And what an awesome set up. The lads at Thunderfab have thought everything through for the end user. Eg something as simple as ease to swap out water pumps if needed. Just brilliant.

[@ottouring]

Hi Just come across yr comments and thought you might get some ideas and feedback from my videos on canopy and 12v Cheers Out There Touring

[@chrisspies8123]

@@ottouring thanks