Pretty amazing that guy has a true survival rig. I did like his big one that you showed in the video. If I ever have that kind of money I would probably hire him to design a forever rig for me.
First thing to go in a survival situation is gas stations and fuel. If this thing was parked where they planned to stay, it's self sufficient with the solar componentry but don't count on finding fuel two months into SHTF situations. Very cool vehicle either way, love the prioritization of the fishing tackle. A must have in my world.
I was camped a few spots away from Ari at this event and I was not only amazed at the rig, but also how Ari continued to give tour after tour to anybody that walked by w/ interest (which was everyone). Detailed tour after tour and always w/ a smile ... thank-you!
Beautiful rig! I’m disabled so I couldn’t build my own so I found a 2003 Freightliner XC diesel pusher, 35’ no CAT, no DEF. 5.9 Cummins,Allison 6, 90 gal diesel , 130 gallons of fresh, 60 grey 60 black. It’s just my dog Tigger and I full time. I carry 3 months of food at all times and we’re 6 weeks between dump/fills. Bessie is an older but solid build and I’m very happy with all the storage bins along both sides of her. We mostly cruise around in the western states following the nice weather and a trip to Montana is coming soon. This lifestyle has given me the ability to train everyday to walk again and I’m up to 1 to 2 miles everyday now🙏
This guy has a true understanding of top of the line and uncompromising. He does not skimp anywhere. Everything is thoughtful and purposeful with nothing left to chance. This is the type of guy that should be designing for professional companies. A true diamond.
How many rigs have you seen carrying its own vise and a (soon to come) water desalination plant? Avi is clearly smart and a seriously committed - go anywhere - world traveler! I hope he continues to enjoy every mile.
Avi really spent the time and took the effort to put a lot of thought into what he would need to do to be completely self-sufficient! I'm honestly blown away with how well-planned and thoughtful his rig is. The upgrades are what they should be, and the simplicity with which they're executed underlies just how intelligently they're deployed. Very inspirational!
@Living, Shoppers for RecreateVehicles look price first. Inexpensive always draws attention. Quality is way down the list. . Staples into particle-board? Single-pane windows? Plastic instead of 'marine-grade'?
I found your link to his article and found it’s mobilemule… by chance did he mention if he is happy with it? I’m strongly thinking I will order on Monday and install Tuesday LOL… :- ) I have wanted something like this… thanks again…
Avi - you did an amazing job. very rarely do I like what others or factory builders put out, but I found myself agreeing with everything you did especially the food! eat well my friend
@@randallbeasley646 they would have been doing that when diesel was less than $3 a gallon either. Everyone still likes to put a little extra away every now and then…if they have it.
Feels like a waste buying a Unicat and not modding it instead. It'll outlast the Dodge by a loooooooooooooong time. I've seen used Unicats for sale that are 10 years old and still look new. NO Dodge/Chrysler vehicle has that kind of quality level. I speak from 11 years of owning Chrysler vehicles. They do NOT know what the hell quality is.
I found out while editing the video that the ladder brand was purchased by a military and police equipment manufacturer. Now you can’t buy it unless you are police or military and it’s nearly $1000. Oh well.
With all that solar up top SOKs Marine 206ah LifePO4s would free up some space. The build is insane, the attention to detail here has me going back to the drawing board. Add a Starlink Wi-Fi and your good to go. Love those Hutchinson bead locks.
It seems to be an overland and off the land unit. Making fresh water and a fish freezer for the fish you catch, you're living off the land. Very nice and Avi is a DIY expert.
First.🤙 Seen this gentleman before. Very nice rig💰 You know what they say, if ya gotta ask ya probably can't afford it, but sure would like to know what he has invested.
To have all this, and still have the back seats crammed with stuff is my only question...Why would you spend 1/4 million bucks to create this monster, and have to cram stuff in the back seats. Seems overkill in so many areas, yet near life sustaining after the "bomb" should it ever be needed. Amazing, but lay out seems overly tool and gadget based...
All that aka "stuff" takes up a ton of room. Kayaks, multiple paddle boards, and tents. With the size of this rig, there would be no place else to put them things at all.
@@weltboy21weltzin78 A "... two-person kayak..." in the back seat. For our 7x16 toy-hauler, we built our two cedar-strip kayaks to fit inside. Plus, all our SCUBA gear securely mounts inside.
I love truck campers but think when they are put on a service body they look so tacky. EXCEPT for this one!!! I love how the camper and the body go together. Not like it is trying to be one unit but with lines that work so well. I would say he needs more outside storage he might have forgotten something - Well laid out storage!!
About 2/3rds of the way though he says 16k fully loaded. The truck is rated for 19.5k. So plenty of margin. And, with super singles and his air compressor, he can air down whenever needed.
Well done. A few good ideas... I have a hard time believing it is only 16k lbs - trip ready (water - fuel - passengers - food et al❗❗❗ I had a truck camper and moved on - the narrow entry door a/w claustrophobic interior made me despise that platform. (of course YMMV)
@Terry, 2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. GVWR -- 29,000#. Weight across the scale -- 14,000#. Cargo capacity -- about seven ton. . At the rear of the box, I fabricated a steel wall and steel door... the standard 36" of a stand-still house.
Take the "ultimate" beast to Africa or central/South America and see how fast that POS dies when you but diesel in it. Love how ppl think these are overlanders 😂😂😂
Then you should have a gray water recycling filter to turn your gray water into Clearwater. I wish they would make that then you wouldn’t have to worry about a gray water tank.
Wow awesome 5500 …this is my next truck. This guy went all out …! We don’t boondock that much but hey doesn’t hurt to have some of the features and upgrade the truck… my only odd question is “stone-boot, what have you been up too with your camper” I see videos of +3 weeks ago at the rally but we wanna know how’s it going with ya’all.?
A 5500 is on my wish list too. To answer your “odd question” we’ve been stationary and working, a lot! Making videos is very time consuming and the best I’ve been able to do it work on videos that we’ve already recorded. The only personal project I’ve had time to work on is the fridge fan wiring. That’s why I made that video. We’re just crazy busy and have been working 7 days a week for about a month. I struggle every week to get a video edited and published. We plan to make an update vlog, but have just been too busy to make it happen yet. Stay tuned.
I cant stand how so many people use "military grade" as if that means its the best... it means it was the cheapest contract the government could get meeting their minimum requirements
@@Stonyboot Mine's a little toyota pick up that you can live off the grid for no more than a week. Can't take two ovens with me, two of this or two of that; a spare of this, a spare of that with me, if you know what I mean? If my stove breaks down, got no spare! Don't get me wrong, I like your rig, just can't afford it.
Very, very nice guys! Avi might also consider to bring or install an induction stove, 1 or 2 burner, so if he runs out of propane he may still cook. So all- electric. Same for a small electric heater. No propane: still heat in the camper. Nice article!
I used to work at Highway Products but left before I could see this get finished. A couple of my buddies built the bed
Another great video. What Avi has done is more than impressive. Really cool rig and mods he’s done. Thx again for some great content.
I’m pretty amazed by his rig. Smart man!
Thanks for watching!
Pretty amazing that guy has a true survival rig. I did like his big one that you showed in the video. If I ever have that kind of money I would probably hire him to design a forever rig for me.
I know! Those Unicats are dreamy!
First thing to go in a survival situation is gas stations and fuel. If this thing was parked where they planned to stay, it's self sufficient with the solar componentry but don't count on finding fuel two months into SHTF situations. Very cool vehicle either way, love the prioritization of the fishing tackle. A must have in my world.
@@morgangriffith6226 I'm sure Avi would upgrade it to a wood fire engine in that case. It's Avi, the man can do anything..
I was camped a few spots away from Ari at this event and I was not only amazed at the rig, but also how Ari continued to give tour after tour to anybody that walked by w/ interest (which was everyone). Detailed tour after tour and always w/ a smile ... thank-you!
He’s a very nice guy.
Beautiful rig! I’m disabled so I couldn’t build my own so I found a 2003 Freightliner XC diesel pusher, 35’ no CAT, no DEF. 5.9 Cummins,Allison 6, 90 gal diesel , 130 gallons of fresh, 60 grey 60 black. It’s just my dog Tigger and I full time. I carry 3 months of food at all times and we’re 6 weeks between dump/fills. Bessie is an older but solid build and I’m very happy with all the storage bins along both sides of her. We mostly cruise around in the western states following the nice weather and a trip to Montana is coming soon. This lifestyle has given me the ability to train everyday to walk again and I’m up to 1 to 2 miles everyday now🙏
That's awesome!
This guy has a true understanding of top of the line and uncompromising. He does not skimp anywhere. Everything is thoughtful and purposeful with nothing left to chance. This is the type of guy that should be designing for professional companies. A true diamond.
If you have to bring "exercise equipment" with you, then you are using this truck wrong.
Dang I like this fella! Man I'd like to know what he's done for a living. How can I get on this level? I'd love to pick this guy's brain
He's a brilliant man, it was a great opportunity to get a chance to talk to him!
Incredible set up!
Agreed 😁
How many rigs have you seen carrying its own vise and a (soon to come) water desalination plant? Avi is clearly smart and a seriously committed - go anywhere - world traveler! I hope he continues to enjoy every mile.
He’s pretty amazing. He has some new plans coming up, I hope to meet up with him again someday and pick his brain a little more.
Finally, somebody did marine upgrades to a camper, an amazing travel rig! That'd be better than having a boat by far.
I loved the marine style. There is a huge leap in quality with many marine products. It has me thinking.
What a cool guy and rig.
wow that's the total package that's a man's dream very nicely put together great job brother bless you
It’s well thought out. I’d take one! Thanks for watching 😁
Avi really spent the time and took the effort to put a lot of thought into what he would need to do to be completely self-sufficient! I'm honestly blown away with how well-planned and thoughtful his rig is. The upgrades are what they should be, and the simplicity with which they're executed underlies just how intelligently they're deployed. Very inspirational!
Most definitely one of the more intense builds I’ve seen in a while
We agree completely!
Grandpa you look great, but your camper looks super great. Enjoy life.
This guy is a genius and a perfectionist
Agreed! It’s a great build.
I'm with Avi. You gotta eat well and live well. That's an amazing rig. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Thank you for watching! He’s got a great rig!
I've been around a long time, and I've seen a lot of amazing projects and original thought with creativity. All I can say is: INCREDIBLE
We agree completely! Avi built an impressive rig!
The dude is waiting for the apocalypse.
😅
I wonder why RV manufacturers don't put 12 volt air conditioners in there rigs?
I know, that would be awesome! The biggest issue might be the cost.
@Living,
Shoppers for RecreateVehicles look price first.
Inexpensive always draws attention.
Quality is way down the list.
.
Staples into particle-board?
Single-pane windows?
Plastic instead of 'marine-grade'?
Insane… I read the article on his rig.. but much different seeing it in video…. Thanks for the tour…. I don’t need more ideas LOL :- )
I really enjoyed seeing all of the cool kids, gives me too many ideas, but it’s still nice to dream.
@@Stonyboot yes… nice to dream… but your rig and set up is pretty great… by chance did you catch the name or any info of his video/ security cameras?
I found your link to his article and found it’s mobilemule… by chance did he mention if he is happy with it? I’m strongly thinking I will order on Monday and install Tuesday LOL… :- ) I have wanted something like this… thanks again…
Wow! They did that in a month?
This dude must have won the lottery!
Avi - you did an amazing job. very rarely do I like what others or factory builders put out, but I found myself agreeing with everything you did especially the food! eat well my friend
I’m his grandson who took those outdoor photos up. Hmu if u guys have questions!
Awesome work! You made my life much easier with b-roll and the thumbnail!!! What did you shoot with?
@@Stonyboot canon m50
Nice rig but with today’s diesel prices (noticed he’s got Cali tags too) it’d be north of $400 to fuel that thing.
Cory Driver, they are not spending money on hotels and restaurants. Just having fun and smelling each other out.
Everyone has different financial abilities. He’s a brilliant guy living out his dreams. Can’t knock that.
@@randallbeasley646 they would have been doing that when diesel was less than $3 a gallon either. Everyone still likes to put a little extra away every now and then…if they have it.
@@Stonyboot not knocking his financial abilities, just an observation. Plus that group is pretty small right now.
1:16 shows the license plate number
Thanks for letting me know.
Feels like a waste buying a Unicat and not modding it instead. It'll outlast the Dodge by a loooooooooooooong time. I've seen used Unicats for sale that are 10 years old and still look new. NO Dodge/Chrysler vehicle has that kind of quality level. I speak from 11 years of owning Chrysler vehicles. They do NOT know what the hell quality is.
Maybe he just wanted something different?
Am watching you from West Africa Ghana 🇬🇭 and this is incredible❤👍
What a beautiful rig. But it seems someone bought the domain for the ladder company. ☹
I found out while editing the video that the ladder brand was purchased by a military and police equipment manufacturer. Now you can’t buy it unless you are police or military and it’s nearly $1000. Oh well.
With all that solar up top SOKs Marine 206ah LifePO4s would free up some space. The build is insane, the attention to detail here has me going back to the drawing board. Add a Starlink Wi-Fi and your good to go. Love those Hutchinson bead locks.
It seems to be an overland and off the land unit. Making fresh water and a fish freezer for the fish you catch, you're living off the land. Very nice and Avi is a DIY expert.
I think he could live on the beach for quite some time. I like his attention to good food!
Sir it's fantastic of what you have done !! Myself ?? Don't even know what to do with a screw driver 🤣
We all have different skills and talents!
First.🤙
Seen this gentleman before. Very nice rig💰
You know what they say, if ya gotta ask ya probably can't afford it, but sure would like to know what he has invested.
$250k the Truck Camper Magazine has more details in it. There’s a link to it in the video description.
@@Stonyboot thanks so much for the response 🤙 snowing here in the Upper peninsula of Michigan, hope your weather is nice in Texas.
Everything about this is quality. Down to the items he had in the pantry!
Wow Brilliant 👍👌❤️💕🙏love it. Namaste 🙏
Thanks for watching, agreed!
Wow what an amazing rig! Bit too big for me, but some very innovative design and modifications. Seems like a great guy too. Thanks for the video!
He’s a great guy to talk to and his rig is amazing!
Good afternoon from Godley Texas, great looking rig. Thanks for sharing with us.😎
Thanks for watching and the comment. We are loving Texas so far!
To have all this, and still have the back seats crammed with stuff is my only question...Why would you spend 1/4 million bucks to create this monster, and have to cram stuff in the back seats. Seems overkill in so many areas, yet near life sustaining after the "bomb" should it ever be needed. Amazing, but lay out seems overly tool and gadget based...
All that aka "stuff" takes up a ton of room. Kayaks, multiple paddle boards, and tents. With the size of this rig, there would be no place else to put them things at all.
@@weltboy21weltzin78
A "... two-person kayak..." in the back seat.
For our 7x16 toy-hauler, we built our two cedar-strip kayaks to fit inside.
Plus, all our SCUBA gear securely mounts inside.
What a great video and rig! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻🍻🇺🇸
Thanks for watching! We were impressed by it too!
Very inspiring build. Anybody know where to get those clever towels holders?
Those are awesome!!! That reminds me, I want to order some :)
Well thought out superior review thank you for your hard work!!!!
Thanks for watching. Avi has quite a rig!
Somebody give this man a multi-tool to wear on his belt! 😜
Haha, seriously!
I love truck campers but think when they are put on a service body they look so tacky. EXCEPT for this one!!! I love how the camper and the body go together. Not like it is trying to be one unit but with lines that work so well. I would say he needs more outside storage he might have forgotten something - Well laid out storage!!
The execution on this build is pretty amazing. Avi had a vision and brought it to life.
Some people have more than enough while others starve.
Very true.
Maybe I missed it, what wheelbase is this truck?
I'm pretty sure its the 84" cab to axle truck, but I don't know the wheelbase.
This is the most interesting guy in the world 😆
He really is!
Wondering how much this thing weighs loaded up... would sink like a rock on softer sand 😅 Nice and crafty though!
About 2/3rds of the way though he says 16k fully loaded. The truck is rated for 19.5k. So plenty of margin. And, with super singles and his air compressor, he can air down whenever needed.
@Daniel,
12:35
Wow! Incredible! I like how clean and organized everything is.
Agreed!
The heck with the dream rig, his organizational skills is what I envy the most! What a cool dude.
We agree completely!
Got any vids on his big rig thst briefly showed? Whats that an umigog?
Sadly, we never saw his old rig. He sold
It years ago. If you search for his name and “Unicat” you can find a few articles online.
@@Stonyboot thx
It's nice to have all that money for your dreams when many don't have you are a lucky man. Very nice rig
Well done. A few good ideas... I have a hard time believing it is only 16k lbs - trip ready (water - fuel - passengers - food et al❗❗❗
I had a truck camper and moved on - the narrow entry door a/w claustrophobic interior made me despise that platform. (of course YMMV)
@Terry,
2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
GVWR -- 29,000#.
Weight across the scale -- 14,000#.
Cargo capacity -- about seven ton.
.
At the rear of the box, I fabricated a steel wall and steel door... the standard 36" of a stand-still house.
A 36" door is so much better than a narrow A$$ 20" door.
Really nice 👍
✌🏻🌤 🇨🇦 😎.
Agreed!
That's a great rig but Lord help him if anyone asks him about it he is so proud of it he will be showing it more than traveling good job Avi
He has all of the right to be proud of his rig!
BEST
🙌agreed!
Hey Scott & Sasha, I’m looking for some work and I’m pretty good with a camera. How could I apply at Stoneyboot as a camera man?
This guy must be a secret agent!
🤫 it’s a secret!
It's great, but with this kind of a budget, why not go with a custom composite flatbed shell ? And why have propane ?
Take the "ultimate" beast to Africa or central/South America and see how fast that POS dies when you but diesel in it. Love how ppl think these are overlanders 😂😂😂
Microphone sounds broken
The wind was ferocious!
Outstanding. Well done. Love it.
Thanks! He sure has an amazing rig!
Your content is some of the best out there!
. Keep up the great work
Thanks for watching. Avi was a great presenter!
👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
But why.. 250k gets you super. C class luxurious RV 😆 what a waste of $$ both this and the super class c
Why would you use a Dodge Ram? One of the most problematic American pickup trucks I know.
250k? For that I could buy land build a house and buy a motorcycle hammock and tarp.
What tires do you run?
That's a great question for Avi! Next time we see him, we’ll ask him about the tires
better than earthroamer?
250k vs. 750k. Similar features and capability. It’s a matter of perspective.
This is a prepped dream 😆
Haha, very true!
Then you should have a gray water recycling filter to turn your gray water into Clearwater. I wish they would make that then you wouldn’t have to worry about a gray water tank.
I wish someone would come up with this!
Wow awesome 5500 …this is my next truck. This guy went all out …! We don’t boondock that much but hey doesn’t hurt to have some of the features and upgrade the truck… my only odd question is “stone-boot, what have you been up too with your camper” I see videos of +3 weeks ago at the rally but we wanna know how’s it going with ya’all.?
A 5500 is on my wish list too.
To answer your “odd question” we’ve been stationary and working, a lot! Making videos is very time consuming and the best I’ve been able to do it work on videos that we’ve already recorded. The only personal project I’ve had time to work on is the fridge fan wiring. That’s why I made that video.
We’re just crazy busy and have been working 7 days a week for about a month. I struggle every week to get a video edited and published. We plan to make an update vlog, but have just been too busy to make it happen yet. Stay tuned.
is this a truck camper ? can the camper part be lifted off the truck ? WOW and WOW what a setup, nice, neat and well plan all the way
I cant stand how so many people use "military grade" as if that means its the best... it means it was the cheapest contract the government could get meeting their minimum requirements
Awesome video.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment!
That Highway Products camper body is incredible!
Agreed. They did a great job.
Very nice , my dream ride, awesome build.
He should have a bird dog riding shotgun and go north and bird hunt great rig for hunting and fishing that's the way to live good luck to him
Nice that he's so independent. I'd certainly leave him alone.
Can tell he's sharp as a tack. This man has completed all his dreams in this vehicle. 🙌 "who doesn't need a vice" lol me..i think...
Avi is great!
Great rig he did an awesome job the only thing that would put it over the top is if there was a way to enter the camper from the truck cab , thanks .
Agreed, Avi’s rig is amazing!
Amazing he seems to just won'ts to enjoy the rest of his life and may I add a good one at that peace and blessings
Nice rig. Still wouldn't trade it for my Chinook Baja.
😁
E.M.P. done. no matter what they think they will be useless
That's a setup for a real man.
Everything came with a spare?
I don’t understand your question. Spare tire?
@@Stonyboot Mine's a little toyota pick up that you can live off the grid for no more than a week. Can't take two ovens with me, two of this or two of that; a spare of this, a spare of that with me, if you know what I mean? If my stove breaks down, got no spare! Don't get me wrong, I like your rig, just can't afford it.
A lot too much.
Nothing exceeds like excess!
Very, very nice guys! Avi might also consider to bring or install an induction stove, 1 or 2 burner, so if he runs out of propane he may still cook. So all- electric. Same for a small electric heater. No propane: still heat in the camper. Nice article!
He’s not done yet, who knows what else he will decide to do.
It would be impossible to get this rig into SO many of the places we love traveling too….
This rig can go anywhere!🙌
ya put a mobile woodshop behind it and its my dream rig... wow... HB
The 5500, super singles, storage, Cirrus 920. It’s the complete package for me!
This is a kickass build with a passionate owner to boot. A quality build. Great video
He really knocked it out of the park. Thanks for watching!
Best genuine video I've seen. Goodluck luck on all your endeavors and adventures.
Thank you!!
My hero. Wow
🙌 Avi is awesome!
Very cool but way to much junk. Over kill ten times over.
Mind blowing rig obviously, but also great job with the video as well. Very well done.
Agreed! Avi’s rig is amazing!
Great video
Thank you!
Avi is the best! What a great rig he has built. Lets go fishing.
I ❤️ This Man...He Thought About Everything 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Beautiful Vehicle 😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
However, a 🚒 Comes to Mind...
I Likes that ladder...
I know! We were impressed by his rig too. Thanks for watching!
@@Stonyboot You're Most Welcomed 😀👍🏾
Hutchinson Felgen , Seilwinde ? Für was ? Mit dem Monster Offroad ? 😂 , Thema verfehlt .