This is turning out beautifully. Everything that Down2Mob should've been. I look forward proper tour once you're able to spend some time in it, especially to see how you make it a 'family camping solution."
this project is turning out amazing. It's true that buying it finished is the quickest solution and for what I understand, you want to jump into adventure asap. However, I believe there's a good bit of satisfaction in making it yourself, it's true custom human work, and best of all, it's your own making. So I contratulate you, I think this content is great
Thanks very much. I've learned so much along the way too. Even if I didn't wind up with a sweet camper at the end it has been worthwhile for that alone
@TheRoadChoseMe yes sir I'm one of 3 maybe on the road full-time, I actually met you at Overland Expo Flagstaff, and you signed your book for me. I've been a subscriber when you had less than a 100 and was one of your Patreon highest membership subscribers. But being full-time now, I need all the money I can get, so had to unfortunately stop Patreon.
All good, I understand completely - thanks for the support I really appreciate it. I hope we can meet up again down the road! I won't be in Flagstaff in '25, maybe in '26. Depends where I get to next!
I really liked this video! Seeing how it's made and getting more details on why the canvas pop-top is designed the way it is was fascinating to watch! Great Job and I can't wait to see your EcoDiesel JL on it's maiden voyage! Also for your comment on why would you build your own, cost and wanting to learn a new skill. For some people it's worth just buying it outright but for some of us, building and learning your rig has value as well.
Looking awesome, Dan. I’m starting to feel like this build is “the one”, which will likely only need a few refinements with time and experience. Perfect size, and retains great trail capability.
You could'a almost bumped into us on the road. We were in the Denver area about the same time. And I think you finally realized what I've been saying. All that work building your own isn't worth it. Modifying an existing, professionally built unit to suit your needs is much more practical.
It has been an enormous amount of work, but I have learned so, so much. For that reason alone it has been worth it, and the friends I have made along the way. Will I do it again? Uncertain.
I love it ! I wish I had the time, the skill and the money to build some thing similar with an Hilux Xtra cab and no pick-up bed, just the camper. I look foward seeing this splendid build in your journey.
Dan, I feel like you could even have a rectangular strip of 3/4 aluminum around the outside of the velcro-ed fabric to lock it in, without ever having to drill holes through it. It would be like a rectangle clamp.
I'm really impressed. The only fasteners I don't have issues with on my cycling shoes are Velcro. Boa's break as well as laces. The Velcro straps are glued and stitched on. Stitching on aluminum would require a big sewing machine, but I'm guessing you probably won't need it.
Really coming together beautifully. I’ve lusted after supertramp campers before, and can see your envy, but still think you’re making something special.
Dang. You're like a year ahead of me on this. I'm starting the same thing but with my Tacoma. Complete with bidirectional water filtration system and a recirculating shower (that one might be unique to my build). That's so cool you got them to do custom work for you. Sad to hear they're not really big fans of it, though. Can you share how you convinced them?
Very nice! I do think that to ensure long term durability and stability, it would be a good idea to use hard fasteners on the Velcro to metal interfaces. I don't think that adhesive alone, subjected to thermal stresses will hold up.
So awesome… looks great….your video is perfect timing for me… I bought some thinsulate from DIYvan.. some 200 and 400 thickness. I figured the 600 is too thick… do you know what size thickness yours is? Any info on the canvas would also be super appreciated… thank you… have a good evening….
Are they really named after Alexander Supertramp? If so that’s pretty ironic, he would absolutely hate those things but I’m sure he’d be very proud of your project.
Christopher McCandless and the British rock band both got the name Supertramp from a 1908 autobiography of W.H. Davies, the Autobiography of a Super-Tramp. I don't know for sure why they named their company Supertramp, but guess it's the autobiography and the spirit of adventure that went with it.
Kinda unrelated to the video, but can't wait to see how you like the new Yokohama AT4s. Saw they were on the Jeep in a few shots here. I'm looking at those for my next set. I have the X-ATs because of your videos.
I'm commenting at about the 3 minute mark...so I better wait before I ask my question... Okay, question. Is the insulation the 'Thinsulate' 3M insulation, as in the same used in some beanies and snow gloves, boots, etc?
@@TheRoadChoseMe Yes I know, just forgot the en transl. A friend of mine uses the same mechanism @ 4 corners INSIDE the cabin, NOT visible or in the middle of it. It´s a selfmade cabin.
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Dan, this is truly something special. Real glad you went this route and didn’t buy a finished product off the shelf.
This is turning out beautifully. Everything that Down2Mob should've been. I look forward proper tour once you're able to spend some time in it, especially to see how you make it a 'family camping solution."
That's the plan!
Truly amazing Dan. That will be your most comfortable rig so far for sure. Nice touch to sew a pouch for the solar wires. Cheers from 🇨🇦
this project is turning out amazing. It's true that buying it finished is the quickest solution and for what I understand, you want to jump into adventure asap. However, I believe there's a good bit of satisfaction in making it yourself, it's true custom human work, and best of all, it's your own making. So I contratulate you, I think this content is great
Thanks very much. I've learned so much along the way too.
Even if I didn't wind up with a sweet camper at the end it has been worthwhile for that alone
Good choice with supertramp Dan. My camper is number 34, and I live in full-time and love it.
They were telling me stories of a customer who lives full time in the camper! Awesome to hear
@TheRoadChoseMe yes sir I'm one of 3 maybe on the road full-time, I actually met you at Overland Expo Flagstaff, and you signed your book for me. I've been a subscriber when you had less than a 100 and was one of your Patreon highest membership subscribers. But being full-time now, I need all the money I can get, so had to unfortunately stop Patreon.
All good, I understand completely - thanks for the support I really appreciate it.
I hope we can meet up again down the road!
I won't be in Flagstaff in '25, maybe in '26. Depends where I get to next!
@TheRoadChoseMe doubt I will either. Hopefully, I will be heading to Argentina. We'll catch up on the road someday. Take care be safe.
I really liked this video! Seeing how it's made and getting more details on why the canvas pop-top is designed the way it is was fascinating to watch! Great Job and I can't wait to see your EcoDiesel JL on it's maiden voyage!
Also for your comment on why would you build your own, cost and wanting to learn a new skill. For some people it's worth just buying it outright but for some of us, building and learning your rig has value as well.
"Bed platform hangs up there" really looking forward to seeing that and how it all interacts with the pop top 😁
Looking awesome, Dan. I’m starting to feel like this build is “the one”, which will likely only need a few refinements with time and experience. Perfect size, and retains great trail capability.
Fingers crossed - it is time to put it to the test!
You could'a almost bumped into us on the road. We were in the Denver area about the same time.
And I think you finally realized what I've been saying. All that work building your own isn't worth it. Modifying an existing, professionally built unit to suit your needs is much more practical.
It has been an enormous amount of work, but I have learned so, so much. For that reason alone it has been worth it, and the friends I have made along the way.
Will I do it again? Uncertain.
Working on my pop-up tent fabric this week. This is timely and very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful, I'd love to see what you come up with
I love it ! I wish I had the time, the skill and the money to build some thing similar with an Hilux Xtra cab and no pick-up bed, just the camper.
I look foward seeing this splendid build in your journey.
Btw, your presentation skills are getting better and better!
Dan thanks for coming out and making this video, I can’t wait to see where this rig goes on your adventures. Btw it’s Adrian from STC 😎
Thanks for all your hard work - it wouldn't be what it is without you!
I hope summer is going great for you man
Dan, I feel like you could even have a rectangular strip of 3/4 aluminum around the outside of the velcro-ed fabric to lock it in, without ever having to drill holes through it. It would be like a rectangle clamp.
Absolutely, and I will do that if need be
They do amazing fabric work.
Execellent build. Time to start travelling again. Enough stuff fitting.
I agree! We are on the road now, just a couple of major things to finish and it goes into a shipping container!
I'm really impressed. The only fasteners I don't have issues with on my cycling shoes are Velcro. Boa's break as well as laces. The Velcro straps are glued and stitched on. Stitching on aluminum would require a big sewing machine, but I'm guessing you probably won't need it.
Nice! The adhesive will likely fail before the actual dual lock fasteners.
Starting to look like an amazing rig. Love your videos and great ideas.
Thanks very much, I really appreciate that!
Very nice rig. Can’t wait to see it in use!
You and me both - it goes in a container right now!
This came out great! Loving this build!
Thank you!! 😊
Hi, Doctor Nick!
Hey Dan, can you show us before and after modification performance test like driving on steep hills, the acceleration, before after weight.
Really coming together beautifully. I’ve lusted after supertramp campers before, and can see your envy, but still think you’re making something special.
Was just thinking about checking for this video yesterday!
Dan, you’ve worked so hard on this, it looks great…I hope the bloody container ship doesn’t sink! 😂
You're telling me! I saw a horror story where a container was dropped.. the vehicle wound up a whole foot lower.. it was destroyed.
Looking great! So well done! 👍👍
Dang. You're like a year ahead of me on this. I'm starting the same thing but with my Tacoma. Complete with bidirectional water filtration system and a recirculating shower (that one might be unique to my build). That's so cool you got them to do custom work for you. Sad to hear they're not really big fans of it, though. Can you share how you convinced them?
Very nice! I do think that to ensure long term durability and stability, it would be a good idea to use hard fasteners on the Velcro to metal interfaces. I don't think that adhesive alone, subjected to thermal stresses will hold up.
Nice job 👍
I'd love to see a pop-up version of the megatron
There is already a TON of head height. I don't know the exactly figure, but around 7 feet. Walking around inside it feels very spacious!
Exactly, that’ll keep the cab over height low. Guessing that size truck would maybe a little too big for tight bush touring
Man, I love your videos. I did not think your Jeep could get any better.. but, alas, it has!
Wow, thanks!
Wow, master craftsmanship! Kudos to them!!
Excellent work Dan and everyone else!
So awesome… looks great….your video is perfect timing for me… I bought some thinsulate from DIYvan.. some 200 and 400 thickness. I figured the 600 is too thick… do you know what size thickness yours is? Any info on the canvas would also be super appreciated… thank you… have a good evening….
It would be very appreciative if you could answer my question. Thank you …
Fantastic! How do you get ventilation and fresh air when you close up the windows when it's cold or raining heavily?
It'd be cool if there was a layer of mylar in there!
That would make it thicker and isn't needed.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Maybe 1/50 of a mm thicker, and the radiant barrier would do a lot for its minimal size and weight.
Are they really named after Alexander Supertramp? If so that’s pretty ironic, he would absolutely hate those things but I’m sure he’d be very proud of your project.
Christopher McCandless and the British rock band both got the name Supertramp from a 1908 autobiography of W.H. Davies, the Autobiography of a Super-Tramp.
I don't know for sure why they named their company Supertramp, but guess it's the autobiography and the spirit of adventure that went with it.
Will eventually replace the canvas on my Conqueror 440 so this was a great video!
Kinda unrelated to the video, but can't wait to see how you like the new Yokohama AT4s. Saw they were on the Jeep in a few shots here. I'm looking at those for my next set. I have the X-ATs because of your videos.
So when are you going on your next trip? I want to see if you will have trouble with the diesel.
On the road right now, it goes into a shipping container very very soon
Dan, Where you going with this bad boy?
Announcement on that coming very, very soon :)
How would it be driving a Ford F-series internationally?
It's coming along so nice, when is the departure date?
We are on the road now!
I'm commenting at about the 3 minute mark...so I better wait before I ask my question...
Okay, question. Is the insulation the 'Thinsulate' 3M insulation, as in the same used in some beanies and snow gloves, boots, etc?
I believe it is genuine 3M insulate
8:03 these construction braces and also on the outside, are not exactly an elegant solution.
Those are linear actuators to raise and lower the roof at the push of a button
@@TheRoadChoseMe Yes I know, just forgot the en transl.
A friend of mine uses the same mechanism @ 4 corners INSIDE the cabin, NOT visible or in the middle of it.
It´s a selfmade cabin.
At a $60K base price these are toys for rich people. Utterly pointless. I'll block this channel so RUclips doesn't stick it in my feed anymore.