Thank you very much. As for more money, take your time and buy based on your priorities. If storage is a must, the rooftop is the cheapest way to add more storage, then the Owl boxes, etc.
Thanks for the video! Nice mods. I had a sailrite cover made to cover the front of the van from the lightbar to below the front bumper..for when the van is cleaned and parked
SWEET build! I’m looking to hopefully get into a used Revel soon, I won’t be able to do crazy mods like this but I think I’ll be doing the GLSS system and a few other mods because I will be living in the van full time. I wish I had enough $$$ to get some boxes and ladder/tire carrier but that’ll likely come way later. I’ve heard the pedal box is a must in a Revel, I had a 08’ Dodge Sprinter and even with that van fully gutted it had pedal/turbo lag. Anyways, you have an amazing Revel and I’m absolutely jealous of all the great mods you’ve done, what you’ve done is NOT cheap but you’ve built it into a tank! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
Thank you. Clearly you're well studied and know what you're looking for. As for the Mods, chip away in order of importance for you. If outside storage is a must prioritize boxes, if inside, a GLSS. I will go over all my inside Mods soon. Not as many as the outside, but it makes it home for us.
@@seandawnvantures2001 ya there are just a few interior things I’d do but exterior I’d do in order, suspension/air compressor, rear boxes, fuel tank, lights/light bar and maybe a rerouted exhaust which would be fabricated and hung cheaper by someone. But interior the GLSS is a must and a larger RR lithium power upgrade w/alternator. The pedal box I will quickly get and a tube would be nice but they’re expensive and I think I’d save for something I personally would want like a rear box or tire carrier w/ladder. And yes, I’d love to see the interior mods you’ve done. Your Revel is top notch and considering what you’ve done to the exterior I could only imagine that your van is one of the better Revels out there including the Owl Vans founder (but he doesn’t have the rear AC unit which is a must for me since I’ll be living in it and I live in AZ.
SeAn, how did you secure the aluminum rooftop storage box to the roof? Did you have to order special brackets? Wow, fantastic video. So many helpful ideas! Thanks for sharing your build.--Al Newby
I'm glad the video is helpful. If you have a traditional Revel roofrack, you will need to use t-nuts and a metal plate or large washers to secure the box to the rig. For my setup, I have the Tanner custom roofrack. The roofrack has a waffle pattern on it. For my mounting, I bought metal galvanized laminating straps (you can find these at most hardware stores, by the L-brackets). I predrilled two sets of straps, sandwiched between the bottom of the roofrack and the bottom of the box. Secured with bolts and then silconed. I hope this helps.
You're correct. As she has gotten older her dementia has her music selection very limited, but some of the old ones she knew by heart as a young child she can still recall and play.
This is my dream. One day I will get it. Great mods. How much cost to upgrade those? And any interior upgrades too? I went to check both Revel and Jayco, I think Revel quality is better.
Revel has better overall quality and better owner support. It comes down to getting the layout that works best for you. If you're a solo traveler, a storyteller might be a better layout. Couples, Revel, IMO. The first mod should be the Inhabit Floor Mat System. From there, take your time and prioritize purchasing things you will likely use every trip. That does not apply to recovery equipment.
Yep. If you look through my videos where I share all my exterior MODS, i added links in the comments. As for mounting a few pieces of flat bar sandwiched together with bolts and silicone.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Do you have a video of that installation that you could share? I'm kind of a numbskull and would like to know where I would find the flat bar, bolts and if it's a specific type of silicone and how you put the whole thing together. Thanks Maybe even just take a photo of the set-up.
@@jolynnwinterrealestate8022 I do not, but if you have the original Revel roof rack my way will not work. If that is the case you will need to get some t-nuts that fit the Revel roof rack. Once you have them you can predrill the holes in your box spaced according to the width of your rack bars and as wide inside as your mounting bars will allow inside. Once this is done, you line up the holes with your t-bolt and slide it over. Add a large washer, plus a lock washer, plus a nut, and then silicone. You should be good. If you need further help, find my page on Instagram and send me a message and I can try to talk you through it better.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Thanks Sean. You are the BEST! Would love to hook up with you and Dawn for a caravan someday. We live in Portland and are in Washington all the time as the inlaws live in Pt. Ludlow.
Awesome mods. Well executed.
Appreciate it. They work great for my use case.
Very smart with the solar protecting the hood, and also make it a non-glance surface, protecting the paintjob.
Thank you. I was trying to find the best way to maximize while using the space.
@@seandawnvantures2001
How efficient are they?
That's an area where you usually get a lot of dust and dirt...
@@nudaveritas8195 working great as a chassis backup trickle charge.
Love the mods that you made. Wish I had more money.
Thank you very much. As for more money, take your time and buy based on your priorities. If storage is a must, the rooftop is the cheapest way to add more storage, then the Owl boxes, etc.
Super cool setup! Nice job!
Thanks for the video! Nice mods.
I had a sailrite cover made to cover the front of the van from the lightbar to below the front bumper..for when the van is cleaned and parked
Holly cannoli, ravioli!! 🔥🔥🔥 Sick! I am in the process to do some of those Mods to my Sanctuary19l soon!!
Good luck with figuring out your perfect setup.
Absolutely gorgeous setup! Thanks for the video :)
Glad you enjoyed it. I will be posting my interior mods soon.
nice idea with the axes.
Thank you
SWEET build! I’m looking to hopefully get into a used Revel soon, I won’t be able to do crazy mods like this but I think I’ll be doing the GLSS system and a few other mods because I will be living in the van full time. I wish I had enough $$$ to get some boxes and ladder/tire carrier but that’ll likely come way later. I’ve heard the pedal box is a must in a Revel, I had a 08’ Dodge Sprinter and even with that van fully gutted it had pedal/turbo lag.
Anyways, you have an amazing Revel and I’m absolutely jealous of all the great mods you’ve done, what you’ve done is NOT cheap but you’ve built it into a tank! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
Thank you. Clearly you're well studied and know what you're looking for.
As for the Mods, chip away in order of importance for you. If outside storage is a must prioritize boxes, if inside, a GLSS.
I will go over all my inside Mods soon. Not as many as the outside, but it makes it home for us.
@@seandawnvantures2001 ya there are just a few interior things I’d do but exterior I’d do in order, suspension/air compressor, rear boxes, fuel tank, lights/light bar and maybe a rerouted exhaust which would be fabricated and hung cheaper by someone. But interior the GLSS is a must and a larger RR lithium power upgrade w/alternator.
The pedal box I will quickly get and a tube would be nice but they’re expensive and I think I’d save for something I personally would want like a rear box or tire carrier w/ladder.
And yes, I’d love to see the interior mods you’ve done. Your Revel is top notch and considering what you’ve done to the exterior I could only imagine that your van is one of the better Revels out there including the Owl Vans founder (but he doesn’t have the rear AC unit which is a must for me since I’ll be living in it and I live in AZ.
SeAn, how did you secure the aluminum rooftop storage box to the roof? Did you have to order special brackets? Wow, fantastic video. So many helpful ideas! Thanks for sharing your build.--Al Newby
I'm glad the video is helpful.
If you have a traditional Revel roofrack, you will need to use t-nuts and a metal plate or large washers to secure the box to the rig.
For my setup, I have the Tanner custom roofrack. The roofrack has a waffle pattern on it. For my mounting, I bought metal galvanized laminating straps (you can find these at most hardware stores, by the L-brackets). I predrilled two sets of straps, sandwiched between the bottom of the roofrack and the bottom of the box. Secured with bolts and then silconed.
I hope this helps.
Question - do you have a 5 or 10 lb. Tank in your tank mount?
10, but only get the approved Expedition Essential tank. They're all not the same.
WoW I heard your mom playing Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 14 "Moonlight Sonata": I. Adagio sostenuto!
You're correct. As she has gotten older her dementia has her music selection very limited, but some of the old ones she knew by heart as a young child she can still recall and play.
Nice mods
Thank you very much.
What is the total weight?
For the bottle of LPG or propane gas, you keep it like this in the elements, without a casing or a box for it.
Its mount is a casing. Other than that, no.
@@seandawnvantures2001 all is great but that cylinder should have been covered.
@@Nico-rw1uo this setup is on 1,000s of overland rigs. Very common.
This is my dream. One day I will get it. Great mods. How much cost to upgrade those? And any interior upgrades too? I went to check both Revel and Jayco, I think Revel quality is better.
Revel has better overall quality and better owner support. It comes down to getting the layout that works best for you. If you're a solo traveler, a storyteller might be a better layout. Couples, Revel, IMO. The first mod should be the Inhabit Floor Mat System. From there, take your time and prioritize purchasing things you will likely use every trip. That does not apply to recovery equipment.
A locking rear diff would be a worthy upgrade.
It is something I'm considering, especially if I'm heading down to Agile in San Diego.
How did you attach the aluminum box on the roof? I assume it's the 39X13X10 box I saw on Amazon?
Yep. If you look through my videos where I share all my exterior MODS, i added links in the comments. As for mounting a few pieces of flat bar sandwiched together with bolts and silicone.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Do you have a video of that installation that you could share? I'm kind of a numbskull and would like to know where I would find the flat bar, bolts and if it's a specific type of silicone and how you put the whole thing together. Thanks
Maybe even just take a photo of the set-up.
@@jolynnwinterrealestate8022 I do not, but if you have the original Revel roof rack my way will not work. If that is the case you will need to get some t-nuts that fit the Revel roof rack. Once you have them you can predrill the holes in your box spaced according to the width of your rack bars and as wide inside as your mounting bars will allow inside. Once this is done, you line up the holes with your t-bolt and slide it over. Add a large washer, plus a lock washer, plus a nut, and then silicone. You should be good. If you need further help, find my page on Instagram and send me a message and I can try to talk you through it better.
@@seandawnvantures2001 Thanks Sean. You are the BEST! Would love to hook up with you and Dawn for a caravan someday. We live in Portland and are in Washington all the time as the inlaws live in Pt. Ludlow.
Hey, where’s the link to my trax mount mod design? 🤣🤣
Lol, it took a bit of sketching to sort out.
Just watch and sleep😊
Is the roof rack worth it?
I use it every week. So for me, 100% worth it.
Your not really spending more money on gas now are you
@chipsrafferty8362 I lost about 3mpg over a stock van.
Nice van
Thank you. We love it, and use it every week.