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@briankillam9467
Жыл бұрын
Great build Dan, I just got home from a Massachusetts to Alaska and back roadie. INSPIRED by your content. A couple Provencial camps , the rest boondocking. Thanks
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@mapleleafdrifters
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Everything is custom, nothing is easy 🙂I can't imagine how many hours and how much back and forth you two went through to come up with the final plan on fitting/mounting that rack, impressive.👍👍
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
There were many design ideas, and Michael came up with this which is incredibly strong
@Stuka87
Жыл бұрын
One thing I would advise, is to run a winch disconnect solenoid. Warn sells one, and allows the winch to be unpowered until you need it.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea, I'll look into that
@robertlugo3388
Жыл бұрын
Especially if you have a wireless control. They can unwind themselves.
@Stuka87
Жыл бұрын
@@robertlugo3388 I have heard of them turning on and turning bumpers into pretzels as well.
@realEpicGold
Жыл бұрын
Incredible to see! Just a question, as I'm not too familiar with this, but how legal is it to fully modify it and be able to drive it in Canada? Are you able to do this and still drive it with absolutely no problems legally?
@zanezway
Жыл бұрын
Love watching this build!
@Gzus
Жыл бұрын
Your build is looking fantastic! Great job on everything! I love the attention to detail and precision for all the changes you and your friend have made!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch!
@mikelimayankee
Жыл бұрын
And now I have the answer to my roof rack question! Thank you! I will likely be doing something similar on my Gladiator when the GFC camper shows up. The tricky part for me is going to be finding a way to switch between a half rack when the camper is on, and a full length cab rack for summer when I just use a tonneau cover. You’ve got me thinking!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@ruirosado6289
Жыл бұрын
This Jeep is awesome! I'm really curious about the winching system for the spare tyre. It's finally looking like a vehicle for adventure, it no longer looks like the baker's van. 🤣
@paulnoneofyoir8506
Жыл бұрын
Hi , a suggestion for the spare tire . If you go hurt taking it down or putting it up there , you know the problems this this could cause . My idea is to see if you can get 3 of those Rino roof rack slats , then you will need 1 piece of aluminum pipe and 1 piece of aluminum square tubing . Machine slots into the length of pipe & square tubing. Now you can insert the end of the slats into the machined slot , and secure them counter sunk bolts and ny-loc nuts . What you are building is slide for getting the spare up & down from the roof added benefits are it will keep some UV off the tire and 2 add a little security for the tire . So the round pipe end goes up top to help the tire slide onto the top or down off the top . You put a little ATV winch up top or just knotted rope with a handle . You take the slide off the tire hook it onto the roof rach hook your means of bringing it down give it a little push and it slide down or up nicely .You should use a strap sling to go around the tire to hook to , just make sure the strap come from under the to avoid any binding .
@conchscooter
Жыл бұрын
I am a great admirer of your journeys and yes I have read your books. I really appreciated the practical sensible advice that you offered on KZitem which reaffirmed my own beliefs. And I have a front number plate thanks to you that has been quite helpful! However this build does not seem to fit the original brief of a vehicle to buy in North America and drive. I love your belief in Jeeps but this is a highly specialized two off build that goes far beyond most people’s capacities. Please don’t take this as thoughtless KZitem criticism because I have every respect for you and your achievements but I don’t see this hyper custom Jeep as the vehicle you teased before revealing the build. I really do wish you every success as I enjoy the PanAmericana in my dreary old van. With a winch that has yet to pretzel anything. But I did have to splice the rope once! Cheers from the road.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support, and I completely understand what you are saying. The way I see it, is there are "base" vehicles that people build out how they want. Some people go huge tires and a supercharger, some people go water tanks and a pop-up roof (my Africa Jeep). They are the same base, but built differently for different purposes. The same goes for what I'm doing now - it's a perfectly ordinary vehicle that anyone in North America (basically the world) can buy and have adventures in. They could leave it stock and sleep inside, throw a pop-up on it like I had, or even create more living space like I am. I don't think how any individual outfits their vehicle is actually the important part, it's more about WHY they do what they do, and what each of us can learn from that to incorporate into our own vehicles based on our own needs. Of course hardly anyone is going to drive around Africa, so it doesn't make sense for them to build a vehicle exactly like I did last time. Same for this new one - not many people want to adventure at -40C/F !
@DB-yj3qc
Жыл бұрын
To get the spare tire down, you can hook a strap or rope to it. Drop that off one side with some slack tied to rock rail or something/ some one holds it then slide off other side. After it's started go slowly lower it down using the strap. I hauled 4 33x10.5 tires on my XJ roof rack to get mounted that way. I actually pulled them up that way too, at the time I was recovering from severe injury to my left foot and using crutches. My XJ's roof rack is about 7 ft from the ground at the time. BTW, greetings from the Gladiator forum.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
That's a really good idea, I'll give that a try!
@philgriswold2133
Жыл бұрын
From start to this point, this has been nothing but a quality build.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I'm *really* excited about the interior and living systems which is all to come
@That_Guy_Outside
Жыл бұрын
So impressed with the build quality detail you and Michael are adhering to. This is really high quality custom work. The only issue I can think of is how you’re going to top this in a few years! This looks like it would be a perfect shell for the life of the Jeep.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@frontrowoffroad
Жыл бұрын
This thing just keeps getting cooler!! And more expensive :p :p :p
@thom_lester
Жыл бұрын
A beautifully functional build! It is coming along nicely.
@jamesalbarran1290
Жыл бұрын
The attention to detail on this build is incredible. Look forward to see it on the road.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@fwdadventuresza254
Жыл бұрын
It's a beaut for sure!
@JeffHarbert
Жыл бұрын
Digging that Dremel lathe trick. Makes me want to try it with my drill press. Love the build so far!
@dimitristsagdis7340
Жыл бұрын
Inspirational, carry on the good work
@KyleinADHD
11 ай бұрын
Hey I met you I think at the overland expo lol!! Great Build man!
@TheRoadChoseMe
11 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@donnapablos8752
Жыл бұрын
Looking good thanks for sharing. This is Don and Donna from North Idaho. Thank you.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks and great to hear from you!
@DHMADNS
Жыл бұрын
Wow, Dan, are you taking the jeep to SEMA by any chance?
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Yep, it will be on display in the Overland Experience Area, WITH a completed interior :)
@RustyAutoholicGuy
2 ай бұрын
I have the pioneer rack system on my TJ Wrangler's Highlander Hard Top and it's been amazing, I've been verify impressed with how durable and rugged it's been so far! Another great video, this is a great one of a kind build!
@Glenn.Cooper
Жыл бұрын
This is such a great build - thank you tons for putting this out there!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! Fire away with any questions you have and I'll be sure to get them into a future video in the series
@259Den3
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what adhesive is being used @12:25 ?
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
It's KoraPop 225 from Germany. Like sikaflex.
@resolutejku
Жыл бұрын
The build is looking epic Dan! Did you consider using Bolt locks for the Maxtrax on the rear? (keyed the same as a hood lock, off the ignition key)
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I sure did. I have bolt locks all over the Africa Jeep and they were brilliant. I'll show how we mounted the maxtrax in a future video
@thedirtlifesupreame
Жыл бұрын
There's two kinds of countries in the world, those that use the metric system. And the one that has been to the moon.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Hilariously Michael (The guy who designed this whole thing and who I'm working with, and who answered my "Who Keeps the metric system down"), worked on space shuttle and was at NASA for many years :)
@thedirtlifesupreame
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe but did he land on the moon? Lol. Great looking conversation so far!
@laloolhouvum1634
11 ай бұрын
Gladiator fitted with a PCOR, MITTS alloy etc. Canopy system with on board water carrier (50+litres), long range fuel tank, dual tyres spare(optional), redarc manager 30 inverter system (200w), solar charger, dual batteries. A good RTT. A roof rack on the front half to mount alu boxes for storage, awning, maxtrax mount, shovel mount, 37 inch tyres with 4.8 gear etc. In my humble opinion it is the best setup for long distance touring on and off road.
@Thrillpoltstein
Жыл бұрын
nice Simpsons reference 😃✌️
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Haha, it was too good not to!
@florianbammes7534
Жыл бұрын
Such a good looking Vehicle! Well done Guys!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@GATORADDAM
Жыл бұрын
It's pretty cool, but I'm not sure that amount of work justifys it. I do believe I've seen something similar. I bought an ice cream sandwich from it! Hahaha.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I really do need to get the music and drive around with it!
@christophersaul
Жыл бұрын
Bringing ice cream to the most remote areas of the world!
@GATORADDAM
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe You know I'm just messing with you. Love the channel!
@GATORADDAM
Жыл бұрын
@@christophersaul Now that's good! Excellent comment!
@paulnoneofyoir8506
Жыл бұрын
Oh the slide will hook onto the roof rack when in use .and the other end will rest on the ground .
@adrianbeer3039
Жыл бұрын
HEY, mate interesting stuff are you the guy that did a storey in Jeep Action mag ? Yeah good to see, need more Action there. Hope to do old Jeep kit out story ourselves with FS militery Ambulance ventures . JEEP ON...Cheers.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Yep, that's me. Your project sounds incredible, I hope you write about it in Jeep Action!
@GentleGiantFan
Жыл бұрын
Dumb question. Why didn't you rig the hood to hold the spare (like some old school Rovers) or mount it on the back? Seems that would be easier for a one person retrieval. I had a older Jeep Grand Cherokee where my spare was on my roof rack. PITA to rotate tires or replace a flat tire, so that's why I ask. Other than that.....solid build. I look forward to seeing this on the trail.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Tire on the hood for a Wrangler just doesn't work, the seating position means you basically can't see over it. The hood is also just aluminum, it would require a LOT of weight to be added to make it strong enough. The back was the other viable option, it also would have required a lot of strength to be added to the rear of the camper. Likely if more of these are built the spare location will be the first improvement.
@nqumthemba
Жыл бұрын
You guys are Mechanical GODS.🎉🎉
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I'm just the apprentice!
@alex.toader
Жыл бұрын
Michel loves his tools
@christianhorner001
Жыл бұрын
How does all this not exceed the Wranglers max weight?
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
We cut away so much sheet metal glass and interior stuff the jeep actually weighs less now than when it was stock. Replacing steel and glass with composites is like magic!
@Justaguy0420
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to buy one of these or get you guys to build out my Rubicon like yours?
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
The first two have been built as prototypes to determine if it's worth putting them in production. That decision will be made once these have been used extensively to see if they are strong, durable and a big enough living space.
@robertvoss9111
11 ай бұрын
Are the solar panels gonna be on the camper? On top of the pop up?
@TheRoadChoseMe
11 ай бұрын
Yes, that part of the build is still to come!
@yorkchris10
Жыл бұрын
There must be some lesson from boat building on isolating the canopy from the frame, but I can't think of it. I guess another solution might be using a rubber bellowed 0-ring around the frame-to-rack stand-off. The rack would be rigidly mounted to the frame and the o-ring would allow relative movement of the canopy to the frame and rack. Taking lessons learned to another level....
@yourdesertrambler
Жыл бұрын
Rhino should make the rack slide to the side and tilt down at a 45-55 degree angle ( enough to clear the mirror) that would let you get the tire off and on easier.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Interesting thought, though I worry how complicated and heavy the mechanism would have to be to allow that.
@yourdesertrambler
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe Agree Dan, ideally it would be aluminum. When I outfitted utility vehicles for a company years ago, I chose roof top ladder carrying racks featuring a lever that you rotated that flopped the ladders down over the side of the van. Much safer than climbing up on vehicle. This could be developed on a smaller scale for wheels. Just a thought. Cheers.
@raulbustamante8337
Жыл бұрын
Brutal
@yodesuyo
Жыл бұрын
Not aerodynamic, it will be noisy and thirsty
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
So far over about 3000 miles the average is 22mpg. There is more wind noise than I was hoping for, I'll put some liners on the inside of the freedom panels to cut it down
@VideosOffRoad
Жыл бұрын
Dan: it is my understanding that for diesel Wranglers and Diesel Gladiators, if you put anything in front of the grill you will void the engine warranty from Jeep. Seriously. If yours is a diesel, PLEASE check the fine print in the warranty. Diesel Jeeps running "overland heavy" often have overheating problems, especially the oil temperature. So at the very least you may want to keep an eye on that under loads.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I've been told by a few people it will de-rate itself when the oil temp gets to a certain point, but I've also been told that will only happen on US interstates when you're holding 70+mph pulling huge mountain passes. I know one major company was working on an oil cooler for it, but I think it's on the backburner right now. I'll keep an eye on it for sure
@VideosOffRoad
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe Cool. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of the possible results of putting so much in front of the radiator on a diesel Wrangler. Safe travels!
@davidmilledge221
Жыл бұрын
The fog light niced and tucked away but wouldn't it be hard to clean it with that plastic skid plate in its way 🤔that roof mounting system is the go would be very strong mate 👌
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
The skid plate is steel, and it's not too hard to clean - I had the same thing on a Gladiator in Australia
@davidmilledge221
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMeSteel cool , but getting to the light to clean behind looks hard or mabe the camera angle makes it look tricky , great thing tho she's coming along great going to be a nice rig I recon gee u lifting the game 4 the others 👍and from a side view it all looks like the weight package is perfect you guys nailed it
@Onward4x4
Жыл бұрын
I love to see what you are doing but can't relate to it since this isn't something I can have on mine. Likely, the amount of work will put this outside my price range--Elon Musk will likely get to enjoy this sort of ultra custom builds.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
The cost of materials actually isn't high at all, and if this is how you love spending time, then it's enjoyable to build.
@johnwalker3263
Жыл бұрын
This is some first rate fabrication! Was there any concern about the expansion and contraction of the fiberglass panels versus the aluminum spacers? I know the black freedom panels get extremely hot in the sun!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
We're thinking it will be extremely minimal... but we will find out! These first two campers are prototypes after all, so it's a big learning game
@johnwalker3263
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe I hope it all works out for you. It’s an awesome concept and you’re much braver than me! I’ve cut jeeps up before but never a new one.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I bought this one used...
@anthonyguevara7536
Жыл бұрын
what snorkle is that
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
AEV
@Gerbyq
Жыл бұрын
That's a lot to invest in a Jeep that might do a 100k miles
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
The one I drove around Africa has done 190,000 miles to date and I'm still driving it every day....
@DB-yj3qc
Жыл бұрын
100k ha, My Wrangler has 253000 miles on it. Second clutch, starter radiator and water pump, heater core lights switches, heater control switch and few u-joints. 18 years and still going strong.
@BottleJackBuddy
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@blurglide
Жыл бұрын
Those driving lights look like they block a lot of airflow Rack: instead of drilling big holes in the roof, why not make the spacer a few mm shorter and put it entirely inside the vehicle, with just the small bolt hole penetrating the roof. Then, a couple of gaskets will have you sealed.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
I think the challenge there is the weight would then be crushing the freedom panel where the outside surface pushes onto the inside surface
@DeanShirley818
Жыл бұрын
Such a great build. Can't wait to see it in person!
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I can't wait to show it to you!
@GrizzlyPath
Жыл бұрын
Depending on how long the spare tire is up there, do you have any concerns about UV degradation? I suppose it depends on where you're traveling and for how long, but if it lives up there forever I could see the sun taking a toll on it.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Yes, just like on the back of my Africa Jeep. I plan to do a five tire rotation every 10,000kms, so it won't always be the same one sitting up there.
@metaxaanabeer
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe Get yourself some Formula 303. Started out as an aerospace protectant, migrated to automotive, solid UV protection for 6 months, then re-apply. I've used it for decades, swear by it.
@TheRoadChoseMe
Жыл бұрын
Nice. You just put it straight onto the rubber of the tire?
@metaxaanabeer
Жыл бұрын
@@TheRoadChoseMe Yes. recall the old Jeep soft tops, how the windows would yellow and spider web and crack? 303 to the rescue, this is back in the 80's. It "almost" restored them to perfect, certainly you could once again see out of them.
@metaxaanabeer
Жыл бұрын
Need to mention, it doesn't just shine them up like the armour alls, or the silicone ones etc. It provides UV protection for 6 months after application. My last vehicle was 17 years old, 400,000 kms on it. Interior looked as new.
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