I'm not a camper nor am I a tourer, but I just love these setups. So frigging practical and beautifully engineered. I can see myself using it partly for work and part recreation.
As usual, awesome video, thanks brother. You guys are so far ahead of us in the US as far as camping, on or off road. The quality of work coming out of Australia is first class. Thanks for sharing
As a fabricator welder also working with Aluminium it's great work, "but" with all the potential to carry so much weight I hope the chassis has been strengthened as well. There are countless dual cabs from all makes with broken chassis' from overloading and towing.
what a great setup... Watching this the whole time with a huge smile on my face, your enthusiasm and happiness is infectious. Like a kid in a candy store. Great stuff. 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼
After seeing this vehicle personally, it is with out doubt, the best canopy i have seen by a very big margin. The vehicle is also done brilliantly. The quality, attention to detail and thoughtfulness is mind blowing But more, the craftsmanship, fit and finish is just next level That thing is built with pride and some serious skills You simply don't get that with other products I could spot it from 80meters away, that it was something of beauty. The sparky work (being a sparky myself) was incredible, attention to detail everywhere you looked. I was very envious and hats off to the fella that did it. One thing i've just thought of though.... Shower?
Hugh Jazz cheers mate, we are stoked with how this rig has turned out! The guys involved are the ultimate professionals and so passionate about what they do✌️ Shower?? We just use a 12volt camp shower that we drop in a tub of water and have a quick rinse✌️
Absolutely flawless! I'll be getting the same setup (I wasn't sure, but now I'm sure!!) for my 2018 Tacoma. I already have the Norweld Tray. Thanks for a great video.
Onya Justin.. ! I guess we must've inspired you when you saw our Canopy setup at JB Caboolture. Great work, looks fantastic, a canopy makes so much difference, you won't know how you did without it for so long. The possibilities are endless & we love ours....so many options. Have a great 2019. See you out there.
Looks fantastic and well fitted design layout.- driving a Toyota now? - I think you had a Ranger before? - just starting my own fit-out using aluminium and stainless steel for internal structures - Engel, Redarc, Amptron,& Renogy for electrics - It’s a dual cab Hilux so I’ll have to keep the weight in check - hope SA/WA was good for you all - John in SA
Great show guys, my two boys just absolutely love your trips, I put on your channel to keep them amused and now I'm hooked, I'd love for you blokes to come to nz in the south island, I'm now looking at a 4wd so I can take the kids out, keep up the great work, love the cooking and the banter and the tips you always offer we look forward to more 4wd action
I not only love all your journeys but being a petrolhead and into modifications this setup walkthrough is class..very clean setup. is there a spare space for the wife when they go off on one...?
great vid & set up. You have made it easier for me to make any future decisions for a touring set up. I will definitely be looking up Pro Touring Concepts, to help me out
Great to see your set up, thanks for sharing. I was wondering what sort of weight the BT comes up at before you add water, food camping gear, tools etc and what weight it allows you to tow.
Holy crap mate, that is hands down one of the best setups I’ve seen in a long time, and would look incredible on my PXII Ranger. I’ve just posted the wife and kids for sale on Gumtree to start saving the coin towards making this a reality, so lets hope people don’t waste my time with low ball offers and they sell quick. I wonder if Norweld would take them as a deposit if they don’t sell on Gumtree?
Great setup but i wouldn’t only rely on just the water storage in remote areas if it splits or leaks due to corrugations you will lose your entire water supply better to have multiple small storages.
Hey guys, Nothing to so with this episode but wondering how you went with the mazda up the cape with the tub and canopy , going next year but not sure about storage with the wife and 3 kids ?
Fabulous set up! Finally something that has made me rethink our Jeep GC Overland with all its creature comforts - to a BT50 or Ranger, just to have something like this to allow functional use of storage space. I love ours - but it seems you always want something that is on the bottom or at the back and you have often to go through every tub... and Solar on double pain sun roof is near impossible, unless you use the rack - but then they are under gear. I LOVE it!!! All important Q though - can I ask what this canopy cost, with all the kit? Thanks. Brad.
So much weight rear of the wheels, be interesting to see how it goes through mud. Starting to think a chassis extension is needed on these dual cabs, especially how cheap they are now.
Hi guys, Loving your trip vids. My wife and I are retiring mid next year. Looking at the new 300 series Landcruiser to pull our 21’ Roadstar full off road GT cross country. Really liking some of your equipment. For example, your foldable fire pit, your roof rack with your car topper boat. My question is, where can we source the above equipment for our journeys around this wonderful country. Cheers, Ken and Sue Marston
Awesome tour. Love it! May I ask something. Does the battery heats up especially in the metal canopy under the sun? Does it have ventilation? Thank you.
Kerr lights are unreal. Been running them for years and they’ve never failed. I don’t need external camp lights, just raise the sides panels and your all good.
Hey Guys, Nice video. I have been watching this video on and on and on! Also I have been wanting a canopy like yours! Love it! Nice family!! Good on ya mate!! Keep it up
Just the best Australian Engineering!!! Fantastic set up for what you will need on your trips!! One day I will do the same with my Holden Colorado. Safe travels on every trip you do Justin & Bec. Have a wonderful Christmas to you and your entire family and have an epic new year 2020, looking forward to more adventures from you both in the new year and beyond. Onya Mate 🍺🥂🍻🎁🎄👍👌
Everyone is asking about cost and I think it would be great if you could put the cost in the description, even a rough one so people like me can start planning a build like that. Keep up the good work.
How do you find the black canopy when parked up, do you find it gets pretty hot underneath when using the kitchen? Have been told to steer clear of black if can cheers
Norweld certainly makes some of the best canopies and trays on the market and it comes with a very high price to match. That's the cost of Australian made high quality.
After seeing this personally, it is with out doubt, the best canopy i have seen by a very big margin. The quality and attention to detail and thoughtfulness is mind blowing But more, the craftsmanship is just next level That thing is built with pride and some serious skills You simply don't get that with other products I could spot it from 80meters away, that it was something of beauty. The sparky work (being a sparky myself) was incredible, attention to detail everywhere you looked.
Nice build! What gauge cable to did you run from DCDC charger to cranking battery? I'm running the same charger and same size lithium battery, and getting 40a off idle as well. I was looking through the manual and noticed that theres settings to bump the DCDC charger up to 50a. I ran 6gauge cable so i reckon it'll handle it too!
Hey mate, we have 10mm cable running through to the canopy. I haven't checked the manual for the wire size guide but we run 40 amps no drama's. Not sure if i need any more charging amps going in but i reckon it would handle it.
Looks great BUT. How close to GVM does it weigh with gear ,fuel and family.?? Not to mention the caravan tow ball download penalty. I think yoy are going to be over the limit.
I'd get the basis canopy because I need it for work, my major concern with it I guess is the increased centre of gravity compared to factory tub. Have you noticed the ute a lot of more tippy on side angles?
Abu7929 it’s definitely different to drive off road now. Having a lot of weight on the back makes steep low range hill climbs a bit more difficult. But haven’t noticed it being too tippy at all, but we don’t do much hardcore 4x4. Mainly beach work and Bush campgrounds🤙
Justin .... this rig looks mint ... I’ve got a 2019 ford ranger here in England, do you think I could get a box designed similar to yours here in England .... great show keeping me and the wife entertained through lockdown
I know I'm going backward with yr vids but nice rig brother....I'm currently design's building an all new idea for solo canopy travel / idea comes from coupe yrs roaming Oz and camping a few ways I've come up with an idea that is not done ( I've seen one in the USA home made ) so I advanced it what he'd done out of timed we are building from aluminium checker plate.... Will turn an OLD tub or try into a master bedroom / with a full queen bed storage slides out of tube 700 to make a full size bed... roof raised 300 to accom draws under bed... As it's solo travel took back seat out made a atflrm leveled area / fridge, air compressor canister set 2 stack draws out drivers side one with beside road cook stuff you know that quick feed / kettle ect.....behind I tow a tub trailor of same modle as truck custom canopy on top removable so if I take the lady and her boy fridge goes in trailer with other freezer / so BASICLY canopy on top of trailor tail gate opens to storage all things from seats to table fits it's good.... canopy on top acts same as yrs ACTULLY hope ya done mind as it's in build I'll going to copy yr 12v I've not heard of the company yr USEING.. ... anyways I'd live to share my build with y'all and when I hit the roads unlike MARCH if yr still out there maybe share a cuppa and check out what we both have build / Mate you and yr krew ( lady and children ) inspire me to take my lady..... she not mum if my children they grown livi g lives.... my lady only camper like.maybe 2 times b4 she met me and I run away from the city where we are right now like once a month for a few days I can't handle it / I'm only here for her and to build this new rig to live in / I also see it as a BUGOUT truck/ Anyway God Bless be safe
Robert Bruce cheers mate, your rig sounds great!! I’d love to catch up and check it out if we cross paths! And I absolutely don’t mind if you copy our 12volt system. Enerdrive gear is the best on the market in our opinion, it would be a great setup for you 💪 Safe travels mate and keep me updated with your build, I’d love to see some pics✌️
Thanks mate my Email.... Send me yr easier to share pics the fabricator is arriving in about 1/2hour to go over design's.... brucerobert473@gmail.com My full names Robert Bruce I'm from Far North QLD up on table lands but am.in Wyong NSW for this build..... my sister.is at Millaa Millaa on table lands if it on yr path DO go up there is magical / Barron falls ect / at Millaa Millaa there ate about 4 water falls in marriage area / and the Hot Springs are a nice stop for a night and a good old soak it's children friendly as well and nice camp ground with child safe fences all round / Anyway if yr keen to follow me building F3TIME / Truk name.....hit me up on email and I'll send some pics... In 2009 10 ML 3m2lt Triton won it's class in Dacar Rally / the supersellect gear box us hard to find this is why I brought the rig for the gearbox lol her I know the new 3.2lt turbo deisel arrives from Japan this week should be at mechanics next week..... then it starts....... Budget 50k.... engine was 4400 +200 delivery / Brisbane Japanese engine imports.... Great service...... Anyway so live what y'all are doing with yr children don't bring them back to society it's getting very messed up.......they are so much better of being raised the way yr raising them they will be outstanding adults....... I raised 3 alone mother junkie all none drinkers or drugs both boys work in mines as sparkies and daughter sells trucks 😉 she males me smile 24 could sell oil to Arabs..... Ok so by now y'all either think this dudes a crazy and we should block him..... lol that would be understandable but to say I just like what y'all are doing and it excites me to be doing what I am and to share it with somebody whom appreciates the effort.... Sorry I talk to much.... Regards Rob.
Hi mate just wondering if norweld did your full canopy paint job? I have only seen doors and boxes with finished paint job... I love the set up and am looking to norweld for my canopy
Hi Buddy, been following you guys since before this build and the new van and you have now been running the canopy for a while over at time some pretty narly ground too. Whats the approx loaded weight of the canopy on the BT and did you give consideration to the weight behind the axle in view of the issue some cabs have had with breaking the back of the chassis. I want ot do the same but am concerned about the behind axle weight on my 2009 DMax ???
Mike Williams cheers mate, the canopy weighs about 550kg. And yep I considered the extra weight so we got a Lovell’s upgraded gvm suspension kit fitted and also braced the chassis👍
Quick one guys, travelling West across the Nullarbor, how much head winds affect your fuel burn as opposed to Easterly trip if you have measured that, and best seasonal time of year for a Westerly trip?
Awesome setup. Congrats. Just something I noticed through, if you hang up in the back crossing a ditch/washout, are you going to be able to pull the tray to get at your recovery gear?
Hey guys not sure if u will say but wats one of these canopies cost roughly. Or even ur new one just curious tossing up options for my Hylux atm cheers guys love ur work 👌
Awesome setup mate. I'm about to get my first 4x4 this year for touring & wondering if you could explain your 12v setup in the van if you haven't already in another video. I've got the Redarc Manager 30 for battery management plus the Redarc Redvision TVMS to control switching, accessories etc. Initially I was looking to install in the tourer but now the wife wants me to also look at a camping trailer so I will need some form of 12v system in there for lighting etc. Main power can come from the car via an anderson plug.
Hi, great setup. I am looking to do the same.what does the car drive like with the canopy off. I also need the car to be a daily driver and was worried about the suspension upgrades making it stiff and uncomfortably to drive. Thanks. Geoff
geoff gypsy hey mate, our canopy doesn’t actually come off.. it’s a full timer. I can imagine it would be a harsher ride when the weights off though. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer🤔
Beautiful set up. I’ve been told (by the misses) that we need a canopy ( for the same reasons Bec has said). Just wondering 1/ is this a lift off model and 2/ what is the length of it? I’m worried about going to long for the leverage factor when towing and making sure the corners clear the front of the camper trailer when turning.
Jason Rowe this one doesn’t lift off but you can get one identical that will. If your worried about length they do a compact version that’s a touch shorter and might be perfect for you. Ours clears the caravan fine though when at full lock💪
Mate that looks fantastic! (How do you go with being under GCM weights towing a van??) I have 2017 BT50 and would love this set up, but wondering regarding weights. Do you have GVM upgrade on your BT50?
Hey guys, just looking at going with electric cooking in our setup was curious what brand your cooker was, cant find the video you did the walk through on. Thanks in advance
Kynan McKenzie ours is a Norweld Canopy. It’s a full time package which means our tray base is part of the canopy. But you can get the exact same setup with a tray base and a canopy that jacks off💪
Awesome mate.. but the best thing hands down about this entire build Is the fact that you didnt Do all this on a bloody hilux. It's time Australians stop buying hiluxs just because of the name!
Just come across your channel very informative and great vids bloody awesome your doing a great job what a fantastic looking canopy have just bought a d/c 2018 xlt ranger that is exactly the set up I'm looking for how expensive are they mate cheers
Hi guys love your work ,but want to no why you chose the particular type of electric cook top you have, is that one the most efficient & how much ,what brand cheers Graham !
Michelle Mark yeah mate, we run Cooper ST/maxx. We’ve used them for 4 years travelling and we’ve never had a flat tyre. Pretty stoked with that.💪 They are 285/70/17’s. Hope this helps, cheers🍺
@@TripInAVan hahaha I bloody procrastinated getting the snip after 3...devastated, never loved a car so much😂😂killed me...and my workmate bought it to tease me every day😂😭...Mrs n I been watching all your episodes...so good mate
How do I go about buying a double cab Ute without a tray, so I don’t waste money throwing away the tray that came with the ute when I get a tray from Norweld?
Hey Justin what a beauty my dream set up..... Mate how much coin do you reckon it would be to get at the point you have it now? I can't believe how much it has changed and it looks like a rig that will give you many more years of usage... Well done mate, can't wait for the future vids... What is the next big planned destination?
Similar to my set up, without the power and battery set up. I had a quote from norweld for around $24,000 for an extra cab, power there would be around 5k. Upwards of $30,000 easy. Worth the cash if you’re making money off it
I'm not a camper nor am I a tourer, but I just love these setups. So frigging practical and beautifully engineered. I can see myself using it partly for work and part recreation.
Hey mate,
Interesting that your not a camper or tourer but like the set ups.
Have a look at my set up and build
Cheers
Out There Touring
As usual, awesome video, thanks brother. You guys are so far ahead of us in the US as far as camping, on or off road. The quality of work coming out of Australia is first class. Thanks for sharing
Walt Hampton Cheers mate, I appreciate you watching! Love ya comments to thanks bro ✌️
I would buy this in the US wonder if we will.ever see them here?
Have you attended any of the overland expos here in the US? If not, you may be surprised.
As a fabricator welder also working with Aluminium it's great work, "but" with all the potential to carry so much weight I hope the chassis has been strengthened as well. There are countless dual cabs from all makes with broken chassis' from overloading and towing.
what a great setup... Watching this the whole time with a huge smile on my face, your enthusiasm and happiness is infectious. Like a kid in a candy store. Great stuff. 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼
The beauty of canopy setups when the car is done bolt off and on the new car
Shane Darney that’s it mate, this setup will last a lifetime✌️
After seeing this vehicle personally, it is with out doubt, the best canopy i have seen by a very big margin. The vehicle is also done brilliantly.
The quality, attention to detail and thoughtfulness is mind blowing
But more, the craftsmanship, fit and finish is just next level
That thing is built with pride and some serious skills
You simply don't get that with other products
I could spot it from 80meters away, that it was something of beauty.
The sparky work (being a sparky myself) was incredible, attention to detail everywhere you looked. I was very envious and hats off to the fella that did it.
One thing i've just thought of though.... Shower?
Hugh Jazz cheers mate, we are stoked with how this rig has turned out! The guys involved are the ultimate professionals and so passionate about what they do✌️ Shower?? We just use a 12volt camp shower that we drop in a tub of water and have a quick rinse✌️
Great channel Jason and wonderful Insta
Best Wishes to you and your family for the future.
I wonder what my TUV would say...
But that gear&setup is flawless.
Absolutely flawless! I'll be getting the same setup (I wasn't sure, but now I'm sure!!) for my 2018 Tacoma. I already have the Norweld Tray. Thanks for a great video.
Mike M good stuff man! You will love it💪💪💪
Onya Justin.. ! I guess we must've inspired you when you saw our Canopy setup at JB Caboolture. Great work, looks fantastic, a canopy makes so much difference, you won't know how you did without it for so long. The possibilities are endless & we love ours....so many options. Have a great 2019. See you out there.
Hey mate, We are stoked with the setup and it's going to be amazing for full time travel!! Catchya out there mate!!
Sick finally got to see it! You don’t see anything like that over here great setup!👍🇺🇸🇦🇺
Mason U it’s next level mate hey!! Love it💪
Looks fantastic and well fitted design layout.- driving a Toyota now? - I think you had a Ranger before? - just starting my own fit-out using
aluminium and stainless steel for internal structures - Engel, Redarc, Amptron,& Renogy for electrics - It’s a dual cab Hilux so I’ll have to keep the weight in check - hope SA/WA was good for you all - John in SA
Great show guys, my two boys just absolutely love your trips, I put on your channel to keep them amused and now I'm hooked, I'd love for you blokes to come to nz in the south island, I'm now looking at a 4wd so I can take the kids out, keep up the great work, love the cooking and the banter and the tips you always offer we look forward to more 4wd action
Your canopy is heaven. Desirable swiss knife.. of canopies. I am dreaming to fit my ute like yours. Everything in it is PERFECT in perfect harmony.
Bloody awesome set up mate, you and your family are living my dream. I’m very envious. Keep it up.👍
It's great to set up a fantastic vehicle with the best gear. But it is even more important just to go! Take a $50 tent and a station wagon, just go!
I not only love all your journeys but being a petrolhead and into modifications this setup walkthrough is class..very clean setup. is there a spare space for the wife when they go off on one...?
great vid & set up. You have made it easier for me to make any future decisions for a touring set up. I will definitely be looking up Pro Touring Concepts, to help me out
Now all you have to do is get it dirty. Very nice and practical setup
Great to see your set up, thanks for sharing. I was wondering what sort of weight the BT comes up at before you add water, food camping gear, tools etc and what weight it allows you to tow.
Holy crap mate, that is hands down one of the best setups I’ve seen in a long time, and would look incredible on my PXII Ranger. I’ve just posted the wife and kids for sale on Gumtree to start saving the coin towards making this a reality, so lets hope people don’t waste my time with low ball offers and they sell quick. I wonder if Norweld would take them as a deposit if they don’t sell on Gumtree?
Jason Patterson cheers mate it’s been unreal!! We freakin love it!!!
Great setup but i wouldn’t only rely on just the water storage in remote areas if it splits or leaks due to corrugations you will lose your entire water supply better to have multiple small storages.
Looks mint, I must say.
20g + setup I reckon
Battery alone is over 2g
And the rest ! Canopy and tray alone is well over 20k then add 10k plus for the electrical 🙈
hey bro!!! you got the best UTE in the world!!! i love it.
thanks man, we love it!
Holy! Your thumbnail looks like an Autobot halfway through transforming!
Nice rig!
Hey guys, Nothing to so with this episode but wondering how you went with the mazda up the cape with the tub and canopy , going next year but not sure about storage with the wife and 3 kids ?
We had so much stuff strapped to the roof racks bud😂😂
Mmm sounds like a alloy tray and canopy coming up 😬
Norweld def got the best looking stuff
Fabulous set up! Finally something that has made me rethink our Jeep GC Overland with all its creature comforts - to a BT50 or Ranger, just to have something like this to allow functional use of storage space. I love ours - but it seems you always want something that is on the bottom or at the back and you have often to go through every tub... and Solar on double pain sun roof is near impossible, unless you use the rack - but then they are under gear. I LOVE it!!!
All important Q though - can I ask what this canopy cost, with all the kit? Thanks. Brad.
Brad Williams cheers mate, you can get a setup just like this for around 30k
So much weight rear of the wheels, be interesting to see how it goes through mud. Starting to think a chassis extension is needed on these dual cabs, especially how cheap they are now.
Hi guys,
Loving your trip vids. My wife and I are retiring mid next year. Looking at the new 300 series Landcruiser to pull our 21’ Roadstar full off road GT cross country. Really liking some of your equipment. For example, your foldable fire pit, your roof rack with your car topper boat. My question is, where can we source the above equipment for our journeys around this wonderful country.
Cheers,
Ken and Sue Marston
Cheers mate, the boat loader and trailer is from ALMAC TRAILERS AND BOAT LOADERS:
www.almactrailers.com.au/boatloaders.php
Fire pit is from RED ROADS.
Thanks for that guys. Much appreciated. Safe travels.
Bloody nice rig. The envy of a lot of 4 wheelers for sure.
Cheers mate, loving it!!
Awesome tour. Love it!
May I ask something. Does the battery heats up especially in the metal canopy under the sun? Does it have ventilation?
Thank you.
Hi mate- do u have pics on how that table- bench stays clipped to side ? ( on passenger side.) Ta
It’s just 2 bits of flat bar with bolts in the ends. It slides under tray and the bolts hold it from slipping out.
Hey Justin, outstanding build quality there, Just wondering if you know the brand of your dimmable interior lights?
Aussie Andy cheers mate, loving the new setup! The lights are from Korr👍
@@TripInAVan Thanks mate, im in the process of fitting out my canopy, many idea's here. See you out there!
Kerr lights are unreal. Been running them for years and they’ve never failed. I don’t need external camp lights, just raise the sides panels and your all good.
Hey Guys, Nice video. I have been watching this video on and on and on! Also I have been wanting a canopy like yours! Love it! Nice family!! Good on ya mate!! Keep it up
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed it!!
@@TripInAVan Good on ya keep it up
Very nice! Love the channel from the US.
Cheers mate🤘
Just the best Australian Engineering!!! Fantastic set up for what you will need on your trips!! One day I will do the same with my Holden Colorado. Safe travels on every trip you do Justin & Bec. Have a wonderful Christmas to you and your entire family and have an epic new year 2020, looking forward to more adventures from you both in the new year and beyond. Onya Mate 🍺🥂🍻🎁🎄👍👌
Anthony Emmett cheers mate, merry Xmas to you🎅
Everyone is asking about cost and I think it would be great if you could put the cost in the description, even a rough one so people like me can start planning a build like that. Keep up the good work.
Cost and Weight. You may have to spend a pretty penny to upgrade shocks etc to carry the weight
40k +
I thought your video was an ad for the next transformer movie based off your Thumbnail, awesome build keep it up👍👍👍
Hey mate… where did you get all this gear? In Brisbane?
Melbourne but they have a Brisbane dealer
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How do you find the black canopy when parked up, do you find it gets pretty hot underneath when using the kitchen? Have been told to steer clear of black if can cheers
Jordan Cirulis it’s a fun metal grey and nah, absolutely no dramas with heat
Norweld certainly makes some of the best canopies and trays on the market and it comes with a very high price to match. That's the cost of Australian made high quality.
After seeing this personally, it is with out doubt, the best canopy i have seen by a very big margin.
The quality and attention to detail and thoughtfulness is mind blowing
But more, the craftsmanship is just next level
That thing is built with pride and some serious skills
You simply don't get that with other products
I could spot it from 80meters away, that it was something of beauty.
The sparky work (being a sparky myself) was incredible, attention to detail everywhere you looked.
Well spoken. They look exceptional.
Yeah mate it’s a brilliant job🙌 you don’t mind paying for next level quality from a great Australian company✌️This setup will last a lifetime🤘
smick looking rig guys!
Overlander 4x4 and Camping cheers mate
Iwanttosmack my lips onu
Nice build! What gauge cable to did you run from DCDC charger to cranking battery? I'm running the same charger and same size lithium battery, and getting 40a off idle as well. I was looking through the manual and noticed that theres settings to bump the DCDC charger up to 50a. I ran 6gauge cable so i reckon it'll handle it too!
Hey mate, we have 10mm cable running through to the canopy. I haven't checked the manual for the wire size guide but we run 40 amps no drama's. Not sure if i need any more charging amps going in but i reckon it would handle it.
Looks great BUT. How close to GVM does it weigh with gear ,fuel and family.?? Not to mention the caravan tow ball download penalty. I think yoy are going to be over the limit.
I'd get the basis canopy because I need it for work, my major concern with it I guess is the increased centre of gravity compared to factory tub. Have you noticed the ute a lot of more tippy on side angles?
Abu7929 it’s definitely different to drive off road now. Having a lot of weight on the back makes steep low range hill climbs a bit more difficult. But haven’t noticed it being too tippy at all, but we don’t do much hardcore 4x4. Mainly beach work and Bush campgrounds🤙
Hey awesome set up. Is it possible to wind off this canopy or is it part of the tray? Thanks
Dan this one is part of the tray, but you can get the exact same setup as a jack off canopy💪
You got a cel fi go system on there? That ute is sweet, great set up. Ideal for camping.
Justin .... this rig looks mint ... I’ve got a 2019 ford ranger here in England, do you think I could get a box designed similar to yours here in England .... great show keeping me and the wife entertained through lockdown
Gary Smith you could prob get one like mine shopped over mate 👌
Here’s hoping for the Powerball win tonight
Very, very nice build..! How long is the canopy please..? 1400..?
tacklenut fishing heaps of info on this link mate 💪facebook.com/212209968891205/posts/2171792779599571?s=659663771&sfns=mo
Awesome vid!!! Have you had any dramas get the long range tank to fit with the water tank and the big draw ?
Tag G we don’t have a long range tank. But Norweld reckon the ARB frontier tank fits no dramas 🤙
A table top for the rear draw would be a game changer for you
That is awesome,
Just purchased a new Amrok, to my disappointment Norweld don't do a Tray or Canopy for the VW
I know I'm going backward with yr vids but nice rig brother....I'm currently design's building an all new idea for solo canopy travel / idea comes from coupe yrs roaming Oz and camping a few ways I've come up with an idea that is not done ( I've seen one in the USA home made ) so I advanced it what he'd done out of timed we are building from aluminium checker plate.... Will turn an OLD tub or try into a master bedroom / with a full queen bed storage slides out of tube 700 to make a full size bed... roof raised 300 to accom draws under bed...
As it's solo travel took back seat out made a atflrm leveled area / fridge, air compressor canister set 2 stack draws out drivers side one with beside road cook stuff you know that quick feed / kettle ect.....behind I tow a tub trailor of same modle as truck custom canopy on top removable so if I take the lady and her boy fridge goes in trailer with other freezer / so BASICLY canopy on top of trailor tail gate opens to storage all things from seats to table fits it's good.... canopy on top acts same as yrs ACTULLY hope ya done mind as it's in build I'll going to copy yr 12v
I've not heard of the company yr USEING.. ... anyways I'd live to share my build with y'all and when I hit the roads unlike MARCH if yr still out there maybe share a cuppa and check out what we both have build /
Mate you and yr krew ( lady and children ) inspire me to take my lady..... she not mum if my children they grown livi g lives.... my lady only camper like.maybe 2 times b4 she met me and I run away from the city where we are right now like once a month for a few days I can't handle it / I'm only here for her and to build this new rig to live in /
I also see it as a BUGOUT truck/
Anyway
God Bless be safe
Robert Bruce cheers mate, your rig sounds great!! I’d love to catch up and check it out if we cross paths! And I absolutely don’t mind if you copy our 12volt system. Enerdrive gear is the best on the market in our opinion, it would be a great setup for you 💪 Safe travels mate and keep me updated with your build, I’d love to see some pics✌️
Thanks mate my
Email....
Send me yr easier to share pics the fabricator is arriving in about 1/2hour to go over design's....
brucerobert473@gmail.com
My full names Robert Bruce I'm from Far North QLD up on table lands but am.in Wyong NSW for this build..... my sister.is at Millaa Millaa on table lands if it on yr path DO go up there is magical / Barron falls ect / at Millaa Millaa there ate about 4 water falls in marriage area / and the Hot Springs are a nice stop for a night and a good old soak it's children friendly as well and nice camp ground with child safe fences all round /
Anyway if yr keen to follow me building F3TIME / Truk name.....hit me up on email and I'll send some pics...
In 2009 10 ML 3m2lt Triton won it's class in Dacar Rally / the supersellect gear box us hard to find this is why I brought the rig for the gearbox lol her I know the new 3.2lt turbo deisel arrives from Japan this week should be at mechanics next week..... then it starts.......
Budget 50k.... engine was 4400 +200 delivery / Brisbane Japanese engine imports....
Great service......
Anyway so live what y'all are doing with yr children don't bring them back to society it's getting very messed up.......they are so much better of being raised the way yr raising them they will be outstanding adults....... I raised 3 alone mother junkie all none drinkers or drugs both boys work in mines as sparkies and daughter sells trucks 😉 she males me smile 24 could sell oil to Arabs.....
Ok so by now y'all either think this dudes a crazy and we should block him..... lol that would be understandable but to say I just like what y'all are doing and it excites me to be doing what I am and to share it with somebody whom appreciates the effort....
Sorry I talk to much....
Regards Rob.
haw mutch did it cost because i am looking fore one
About $8500
+ the tray...!
Hi mate just wondering if norweld did your full canopy paint job? I have only seen doors and boxes with finished paint job... I love the set up and am looking to norweld for my canopy
Danny Boy yeah mate Norweld organised the full paint job through their normal paint booth guys✌️
Hi Buddy, been following you guys since before this build and the new van and you have now been running the canopy for a while over at time some pretty narly ground too. Whats the approx loaded weight of the canopy on the BT and did you give consideration to the weight behind the axle in view of the issue some cabs have had with breaking the back of the chassis. I want ot do the same but am concerned about the behind axle weight on my 2009 DMax ???
Mike Williams cheers mate, the canopy weighs about 550kg. And yep I considered the extra weight so we got a Lovell’s upgraded gvm suspension kit fitted and also braced the chassis👍
@@TripInAVan Thanx
Quick one guys, travelling West across the Nullarbor, how much head winds affect your fuel burn as opposed to Easterly trip if you have measured that, and best seasonal time of year for a Westerly trip?
What's the length of the canopy mate?
Been searching around but can't find dimensions anywhere
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Just a question loaded up does effect steering . Love it
Perry Finbow na mate, steers fine. Only difference is doing off road hill climbs, the steering gets a bit light
Awesome setup. Congrats.
Just something I noticed through, if you hang up in the back crossing a ditch/washout, are you going to be able to pull the tray to get at your recovery gear?
Hey guys not sure if u will say but wats one of these canopies cost roughly. Or even ur new one just curious tossing up options for my Hylux atm cheers guys love ur work 👌
Decked out with all battery gear about 40 grand
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Did all them draws come with canopy or did you buy them mad setup 🤙🏻
shane staff they came built in the canopy , you can choose from a few different layouts🤙
Awesome setup mate.
I'm about to get my first 4x4 this year for touring & wondering if you could explain your 12v setup in the van if you haven't already in another video. I've got the Redarc Manager 30 for battery management plus the Redarc Redvision TVMS to control switching, accessories etc. Initially I was looking to install in the tourer but now the wife wants me to also look at a camping trailer so I will need some form of 12v system in there for lighting etc. Main power can come from the car via an anderson plug.
Hi, great setup. I am looking to do the same.what does the car drive like with the canopy off. I also need the car to be a daily driver and was worried about the suspension upgrades making it stiff and uncomfortably to drive. Thanks. Geoff
geoff gypsy hey mate, our canopy doesn’t actually come off.. it’s a full timer. I can imagine it would be a harsher ride when the weights off though. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer🤔
Be good to know what you played for that exact set-up
Beautiful set up. I’ve been told (by the misses) that we need a canopy ( for the same reasons Bec has said). Just wondering 1/ is this a lift off model and 2/ what is the length of it? I’m worried about going to long for the leverage factor when towing and making sure the corners clear the front of the camper trailer when turning.
Jason Rowe this one doesn’t lift off but you can get one identical that will. If your worried about length they do a compact version that’s a touch shorter and might be perfect for you. Ours clears the caravan fine though when at full lock💪
Awesome set up! What did that end up costing back then please?
need something like this in the states. i've only managed to find pcor, and their pricing is... interesting lol
they about the same pricing wise. both really expensive lol
That’s a solid setup mate 👍
cheers mate
Absolutely on point setup.
Cheers man
Brilliant set up mate and thanks for sharing. What's one like that worth?
Great video. Great personality, you could be a TV presenter....and a grest set up. I hope to overland in Australia.
Very nice set up for Australia wide touring. Absolutely cracking. How much cost for exact set up?
Mate that looks fantastic! (How do you go with being under GCM weights towing a van??) I have 2017 BT50 and would love this set up, but wondering regarding weights. Do you have GVM upgrade on your BT50?
craig weir Lovell’s upgrade to 7 tonne gcm👍
Trip In A Van yeh good call. How good is that set up!! that’s the best I have seen. Well done to those boys!
nice setup much. when i hit the road im sure il ask. good job.
Hey mate, sick set up! I know you're selling this now, but where do the camp chairs fit in there?
what brand are the dual colour strip lights ?
Korr 👍
Hey guys, just looking at going with electric cooking in our setup was curious what brand your cooker was, cant find the video you did the walk through on. Thanks in advance
What about a stand up fridge instead of conventional chest/slider ones you would gain more space in depth and less weight because of no sliders
Shane Darney yeah for sure you’d save on weight, but I’ve never used an upright in the ute. Wouldn’t all your beer fall out when you open the door??
I don’t know it doesn’t seem to cause problems in caravans I guess I’ll let you know I’m getting one in the alloy canopy 110 liter for around $1200
Magic setup mate
jack turtle cheers mate💪
Where did you get all of these. How much is the canopy?
radioforum Norweld Australia
hey i was just wondering which canopy you got and if you had to buy a tray separate to go with it
Kynan McKenzie ours is a Norweld Canopy. It’s a full time package which means our tray base is part of the canopy. But you can get the exact same setup with a tray base and a canopy that jacks off💪
Awesome mate.. but the best thing hands down about this entire build Is the fact that you didnt Do all this on a bloody hilux. It's time Australians stop buying hiluxs just because of the name!
vevohoeyo cheers man🍺
Isuzu DMax's all the way ...
Hey Justin, awesome rig, have a BT50 myself and looking to do the same thing. How do you rate the Mazda?
Greg Williams cheers mate, love the BT50. We’ve had 3 years trouble free touring around Oz👍 Great value vehicle..
@@TripInAVan Thanks Mate mine's a 2016 XTR and thinking about getting a new one to deck out. What model Norweld canopy is yours?
Greg Williams brand new mate, 2019 model✌️
Hey man. Question....does the canopy side door interfere when you have awning out? The door seems to open higher than the canopy.
it just misses by about an inch mate hey
@@TripInAVan thanx for reply mate.
Awesome pickup .can I get one in the UK ?
Russ Ozard no idea mate hey, prob cost you a bit in shipping??
Just come across your channel very informative and great vids bloody awesome your doing a great job what a fantastic looking canopy have just bought a d/c 2018 xlt ranger that is exactly the set up I'm looking for how expensive are they mate cheers
Just had a look at other posts 40k all up cheers
Cheers mate. Our setup all inclusive is around 40grand.
Hi guys love your work ,but want to no why you chose the particular type of electric cook top you have, is that one the most efficient & how much ,what brand cheers Graham !
How much does your bt50 weight mate ? Mines just sitting at 2.9t with a smaller canopy.
Justin Rodney haven’t weighed it empty mate, bout 3200 loaded
Hi can you please tell me the name of your tires on your truck and are you happy with then ?
Michelle Mark yeah mate, we run Cooper ST/maxx. We’ve used them for 4 years travelling and we’ve never had a flat tyre. Pretty stoked with that.💪 They are 285/70/17’s.
Hope this helps, cheers🍺
A fantastic setup
How much did it cost to fully decked up. Rough estimate for what you have put on your vehicle pls.
Thanks fereidoon
Bloody unreal...had to sell my Ranger to accommodate our 4th child☹☹would've loves this
Lorenzo 😂yep, glad we stopped at 3💪
@@TripInAVan hahaha I bloody procrastinated getting the snip after 3...devastated, never loved a car so much😂😂killed me...and my workmate bought it to tease me every day😂😭...Mrs n I been watching all your episodes...so good mate
Lorenzo 😂😂😂😂
Has the bt50 motor been modified? Eg exhaust tune, catchcan etc etc.
How much does it wiegh also? Over gvm?
Hey mate, no real engine mods just a pro vent 200 catch can. Upgraded gvm/gcm suspension fitted as well.
How do I go about buying a double cab Ute without a tray, so I don’t waste money throwing away the tray that came with the ute when I get a tray from Norweld?
Mate looks 👌,,what is the size like length x width x high
How much that set you back? Looks awesome!
Hey Justin what a beauty my dream set up..... Mate how much coin do you reckon it would be to get at the point you have it now? I can't believe how much it has changed and it looks like a rig that will give you many more years of usage... Well done mate, can't wait for the future vids... What is the next big planned destination?
Similar to my set up, without the power and battery set up. I had a quote from norweld for around $24,000 for an extra cab, power there would be around 5k. Upwards of $30,000 easy. Worth the cash if you’re making money off it
That battery alone costs over $3k. Awesome setup.👍
meds cheers mate!! Full setup around 40k. Loving it 👍
Just wondering what the overall height of this canopy was? around that standard 860mm or towards the 1000mm high? Cheers