I don’t care about your O’ light flashlight, and I don’t care about the previous bills this dude had. Details on the truck and the truck build are what’s important to those of us watching this video. you could’ve given us so much more information!!
Another dude with a good idea. Mine 2019 F550 super single from DBL with upgraded brakes, 41" tires, bead locks, front locker, 6:17 gears, buckstop bumper, winch, garage built on for stoage, FWC, Titan tank, onboard air soon and plenty more. We built ours as my wife avoids flying. We are older and have worked a long time! For anyone curious about the how!
Can you imagine the high COG on that rig with a hardwall TC? Your FWC is more sensible I think. That setup will land on its side at the slightest steering jerk.
At 34 i just started full timing in my 17 ram 3500 and 2020 northern lite here in Montana. I'm glad this guy said northern lite because slide out campers are not ideal for rough offroading, plus they weigh a lot more. The clamshell design of the northerns are superior construction for durability, low maintenance, and their depreciation is slower than any other camper(I think). ...and no, I'm not getting paid to say this. I've had two of their campers in the last 7 years and am very pleased with them. Just trying to spread the good word!
Same basic design as a Bigfoot since the people that started Northern Lite worked for Bigfoot. I've had two Bigfoot campers. My current Bigfoot will be 20 years old this year.
I run a Lance 11 footer on a Ram 4500. I've thought about going single due to the better traction in snow and off road but with the kind of weight the slide in has, I look at dual wheel as insurance in a blow out.
I'm a cabinetmaker. I work in aviation. I travel around the country for contracting/work. This is just about ideal set up. I could pull a small trailer w/my motorcycle & tool chest and if I needed to, I could remove the camper and drive to work in bad weather.
Your right, the 2500 series Bigfoot truck camper is hand down the best truck camper. Northern Lite's are good as well, but the Bigfoot is just better one of the two. Great video, that f550 is a dream.
This rig reminds me of the Startracks Motorsports F554 extreme Pro. (Ford F-550) Stage 1 and Stage 2. You can even get them with gear reduction Portal axles and 42-44” Goodyear’s or Continentals. Check it out.
Sick. and, I am going to the flashlight site. I need that small one to hold in my mouth while I juice my old poodle's dry eyes up throughout the day. That was the best noncommercial commercial ever.
Hahaa thank you Jodie, I'm glad you liked that! It was very real, we didnt plan any of the words or what the other guys would say at all so it was fun to just capture their reactions. The small light is by far the best Olight has put out yet in my opinion!
Hi, awesome truck. I am purchasing a 2019 F450 diesel crewcab 4x4 with a 12' bed in two days. This truck has a 203" wheel base so the camper can sit back and give me a lot of room for storage in front of the camper and along the sides. My question is, the truck im buying has a 16,500 gvw, by converting that truck to a super single, how much did it drop the gvw? Thanks
I’m having a sherptek flatbed too on a F550 supersingled by DBL design for a eagle cap 1165 but better :-) the only thing I’m getting from buck stop is the front bumper
Yup, we are buying F550 this week. I was thinking about my RV lifestyle and may also get one to tow and build on. The price looks right over F350 and 450 trucks. What do you think...
That thing is sick! I’d love to get a little lift out of my 2015 f250 that I’m building into a truck camping rig for better off-road capability. It’s on my list!
May I suggest you get a little information on what the people with these rigs do for a living. I'm always curious on the various ways people make these journeys possible! Always look forward to your videos man, they're awesome!
The truck baseline is $55-70k. All the add ons, tires, lift, front bumper, headache rack and everything else and labor you’re talking $25k plus. LQuite a few prior rigs built for me by a company”... someone has too much f’ng $ to throw away. I worked 3 jobs to pay my $45k 2001 Dodge off in 3 years. Still have it and it’s pulling my 34’ travel trailer. As a single 29 year veteran LEO in CA with a good wage I couldn’t afford both a truck and trailer payment. I regularly see trucks on the road that run $80k plus pulling $80-$120k trailers. Retarded.
I understand that is interesting to hear, but I really try to avoid talking about that stuff. The reality is everyone I do a video with makes there money in completely different ways, so I feel it is actually kind of irrelevant
@Down2Mob Overland I completely understand what and why you do what you do! That isn’t a jab at anyone, not even the owner of the truck set up, just answering the OP :^)
The concept is awesome but it seems like it puts all of the outside access doors, etc at a height where you'd always need a step stool of short ladder to get to them.
I know you're trying to sell that torch but his magnetic-based light was way more practical. He definitely needs a wheel alignment. Other than that, pretty sweet rig, would've been good to see how they fit it to the bed.
I have 2017 F550 that I'm going down the same road. This guy beat me to it. I have already talked to Buckstop. But I'm curious to what else has gone on with this build.
That model camper is not long enough bc full sides of bed need to b 2 work box per side. A slide out tray w/ a spare makes sense but u would still need a spare under the frame if not carrying the camper prt.
So many salty comments!!!! Very few average men have the cash for these builds and we make do with what we can afford and build ourselves. However some people are more fortunate or make better financial decisions and end up in a better place money wise allowing them to afford someone elses time and engineering to get the rig they desire. I love that they can pay someone to engineer these solutions so that i can watch these videos and steal the ideas and build them into my expedition vehicle, sure its not as sexy as one built in a sheetmetal workshop but its affordable and works great. Plus if i wreck it i know how to repair it.
Is that a pickup frame or narrow frame? I'd like to put some 450 pickup axles under my 350 and do the same buckstop conversion. Already have the flatbed.
That truck is bigger than my house. With the camper it's bigger than my block. What's with all the wasted space above the wheels? You could fit a coffin each side.
Seems like a great choice. I live in a Lance 1181 on a F-350 dually. I love my rig but not a whole lot of mob-ability since i'm super heavy and my center of gravity is pretty high. Single rear wheels and more weight capacity would be sweet. Do those tires keep up with the GVWR of the truck?
manyowefew1 the continental MPT81 super singles on this rig are rated for 6780 pounds per tire or 27120 pounds with 4 tires at 96 psi and a speed rating of 68 MPH , the F550 can be rated for 17500 LBS GVWR up to 19500 LBS GVWR with the new 2020 F600 going up to a GVWR of 22,000 LBS
How tall is this rig (especially with surfboards/kayaks on the roof rack)??? My stock F450/AF990 is over 13'. With the lift and the tires it has to be well past 14'....
@@ibMoose2u More than that I get 19.2 with my forestriver 1130 & dodge 5.9 and 22.7 unloaded . I have injectors tuner and larger turbo upgrades so im far from getting the best mpg I could be. 5 to 7 , Thats gasser mpgs.
@Mark Rich that’s AWESOME!!! Wow! Yeah true, that is gasser mpg. I get 23ish unloaded and only about pulling my Outdoors RV though it is 34’ and fully loaded 11k. Did you put a FASS on? I have one getting put on tomorrow 2nd gen Dodges it’s a bit of a necessity lol I put on a cold air intake, new Banks muffler and exhaust brake and an Edge CTS. Can’t quite go the next step on a turbo and injector lol.
@@ibMoose2u I have a fass 150 . heres my truck if you want to take a look . It has a 7665 over a s488 6x22 injectors quad w/ A 4 IN EXHAUST www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-performance-parts-discussion/2509829-decided-switch-up.html
@Mark Rich Jesus... lol that’s some next level stuff :^) Very cool! At this point, mine only has 90k miles and though the extra hp/torque would be nice, the little I’ve done makes it stupid easy to pull my trailer. If I had your skills, I’d probably do it just for fun lol
How do you take a newer diesel motor down through Latin America? I was under the impression that the Diesel was of a lesser grade for the newer motors.
Cool rig. But I have NEVER seen this category vehicle on anything but mild dirt roads. And, I get around a lot in the southwest. Owners buy but never really use them. Just sayin.
Shit how much was that truck alone?I have a 97 OBS 7.3 with a lance 1010 that we have been traveling and going places most people can’t for under 20 k and love the old dog too. But good luck I like the flat bed I’d like to go that route one day.
I am totally clueless. Been doing research people commenting that northern lite and Bigfoot are the best. I like the Arctic Fox. Can somebody please educate me why the Northern lite and the Bigfoot are better than the Arctic Fox. Where there problems with the Arctic fox???
Bigfoot is a fiberglass shell built like a boat, less chance to come apart or leak, that being said arctic fox is still reputable, comes down to budget, preference, how long you plan on keeping the camper. Fiberglass shells tend to outlive the rest.
You know he is doing some sort of camper on the back of a gladiator right? The aliner trailer is only temporary. The gladiator is probably going to be one of the first of it's kind.
That's basically the smart man's EarthRoamer, by about 400k less....good stuff.
I don’t care about your O’ light flashlight, and I don’t care about the previous bills this dude had. Details on the truck and the truck build are what’s important to those of us watching this video. you could’ve given us so much more information!!
Another dude with a good idea. Mine 2019 F550 super single from DBL with upgraded brakes, 41" tires, bead locks, front locker, 6:17 gears, buckstop bumper, winch, garage built on for stoage, FWC, Titan tank, onboard air soon and plenty more. We built ours as my wife avoids flying. We are older and have worked a long time! For anyone curious about the how!
Can you imagine the high COG on that rig with a hardwall TC? Your FWC is more sensible I think. That setup will land on its side at the slightest steering jerk.
@@marcpikas2859 actually, they are wide due to starting as a dual. The payload is about 14000 pounds. It should do well.
At 34 i just started full timing in my 17 ram 3500 and 2020 northern lite here in Montana. I'm glad this guy said northern lite because slide out campers are not ideal for rough offroading, plus they weigh a lot more. The clamshell design of the northerns are superior construction for durability, low maintenance, and their depreciation is slower than any other camper(I think).
...and no, I'm not getting paid to say this. I've had two of their campers in the last 7 years and am very pleased with them. Just trying to spread the good word!
Same basic design as a Bigfoot since the people that started Northern Lite worked for Bigfoot. I've had two Bigfoot campers. My current Bigfoot will be 20 years old this year.
I need one
3:00 Dude in the back "Ok let stop the BS and get this thing outta here" LOL
I run a Lance 11 footer on a Ram 4500. I've thought about going single due to the better traction in snow and off road but with the kind of weight the slide in has, I look at dual wheel as insurance in a blow out.
The video strikes me as a product endorsement for some flashlight company.
Ya lol he's sponsored by olight, but the way he advertises products is good
Yeah, last time I watch this guy.
I could tell it was an add I thought it was funny
I'm a cabinetmaker. I work in aviation. I travel around the country for contracting/work. This is just about ideal set up. I could pull a small trailer w/my motorcycle & tool chest and if I needed to, I could remove the camper and drive to work in bad weather.
I would put long storage boxes along the sides of the truck bed.
I bet their new Sherpa has boxes galore.
Good stuff... will you post an update when he get the bed dialed in?
There's nothing like good old American Truck Power
The problem with those is finding a replacement tire if you need to on the road. Not a lot of 41's available at the local tire shop.
For sure it is definitely tougher!
Carry two.
Or mechanics than can even work on a new ford. But that old 12v 5.9....anyone can work on those. Sometimes simple is better.
Your right, the 2500 series Bigfoot truck camper is hand down the best truck camper. Northern Lite's are good as well, but the Bigfoot is just better one of the two. Great video, that f550 is a dream.
This rig reminds me of the Startracks Motorsports F554 extreme Pro. (Ford F-550) Stage 1 and Stage 2. You can even get them with gear reduction Portal axles and 42-44” Goodyear’s or Continentals. Check it out.
Sick. and, I am going to the flashlight site. I need that small one to hold in my mouth while I juice my old poodle's dry eyes up throughout the day. That was the best noncommercial commercial ever.
Hahaa thank you Jodie, I'm glad you liked that! It was very real, we didnt plan any of the words or what the other guys would say at all so it was fun to just capture their reactions. The small light is by far the best Olight has put out yet in my opinion!
Your poodle needs "blinker fluid" then?
Hi, awesome truck. I am purchasing a 2019 F450 diesel crewcab 4x4 with a 12' bed in two days. This truck has a 203" wheel base so the camper can sit back and give me a lot of room for storage in front of the camper and along the sides. My question is, the truck im buying has a 16,500 gvw, by converting that truck to a super single, how much did it drop the gvw? Thanks
Man this Truck is massiv 💪🏻
Damn son that's a sweet rig!
I’m having a sherptek flatbed too on a F550 supersingled by DBL design for a eagle cap 1165 but better :-) the only thing I’m getting from buck stop is the front bumper
Great rig for social distancing in remote areas. Just pray you don’t get a computer gremlin or DEF issue.
Yup, we are buying F550 this week. I was thinking about my RV lifestyle and may also get one to tow and build on. The price looks right over F350 and 450 trucks. What do you think...
That thing is sick! I’d love to get a little lift out of my 2015 f250 that I’m building into a truck camping rig for better off-road capability. It’s on my list!
May I suggest you get a little information on what the people with these rigs do for a living. I'm always curious on the various ways people make these journeys possible! Always look forward to your videos man, they're awesome!
I was wondering what kind of bizzness one has , or does to be able to be able to aford builds like this and go on adventures to SouthAmerica?
The truck baseline is $55-70k. All the add ons, tires, lift, front bumper, headache rack and everything else and labor you’re talking $25k plus. LQuite a few prior rigs built for me by a company”... someone has too much f’ng $ to throw away. I worked 3 jobs to pay my $45k 2001 Dodge off in 3 years. Still have it and it’s pulling my 34’ travel trailer. As a single 29 year veteran LEO in CA with a good wage I couldn’t afford both a truck and trailer payment. I regularly see trucks on the road that run $80k plus pulling $80-$120k trailers. Retarded.
I understand that is interesting to hear, but I really try to avoid talking about that stuff. The reality is everyone I do a video with makes there money in completely different ways, so I feel it is actually kind of irrelevant
@Down2Mob Overland I completely understand what and why you do what you do! That isn’t a jab at anyone, not even the owner of the truck set up, just answering the OP :^)
@@ibMoose2u be happy for the people that can afford that stuff when they sell it we can buy it cheap
How fast can this rig cruise the highways without the tires overheating?
The concept is awesome but it seems like it puts all of the outside access doors, etc at a height where you'd always need a step stool of short ladder to get to them.
What are the benefits of swapping flatbeds is it just weight?
Is this a shop producing these or is it a one-off build?
I'm interested. :)
Now that's an off Road camper set up . No getting stuck in that
Overland Explorer campers too. made in Red Deer, CN
Awesome I feel we are getting real close to your build you're killing me Phil just tell us already!!
Or better yet show us
And again, another brilliant video, cheers, ...
Thank you, Mark!! Cheers
Down2Mob Overland no problem my friend, me and my friends here in England just love what your filming, great stuff!
Great rig. How about more info/ links on what went into the rig!
Do these guys have their own RUclips? Looking to see more of this
BAJA, SAN JUANICO, EAST CAPE, MOB!! YEW!!
I know you're trying to sell that torch but his magnetic-based light was way more practical.
He definitely needs a wheel alignment.
Other than that, pretty sweet rig, would've been good to see how they fit it to the bed.
I thought he said he was going to make a follow-up to this video? Where is it, or was that just talk no action?
That is definitely a zombie bugout rig!
This might sound like a silly question but is the reason he’s doing a single conversion because the F550 only comes in a dully?
Can airdown with th with the dually for offroad.
Hope to see an update when he's finished
I have 2017 F550 that I'm going down the same road. This guy beat me to it. I have already talked to Buckstop. But I'm curious to what else has gone on with this build.
sooo...can anyone provide a build sheet for this set up? camper and everything? because I want one too...
cant wait to see it with a sherptek flatbed!
That model camper is not long enough bc full sides of bed need to b 2 work box per side. A slide out tray w/ a spare makes sense but u would still need a spare under the frame if not carrying the camper prt.
Why do you want to swap from Duvalier to single tires? What are highway speeds like with this set up?
Love seeing that Tacos El Muelle sticker. Great people and possibly the best shrimp tacos in Mex. Guerrero Negro BCS
That thing is a monster! Wonder why he didn't stay with Ram and go to a 5500 with a Cummins. I'm happy with my Ram 2500 diesel
RUdwn2mob - nice beast , i'm curious , he did not mention any upgrade to the suspension , steering stabilizer ? thanks for the Vid ~peace~
Does the single wheel conversion lower the payload?
I could not agree with you more , just what i wold love thanks
Once again another sweet ride!
Oh , it’s a flashlight commercial
So many salty comments!!!! Very few average men have the cash for these builds and we make do with what we can afford and build ourselves. However some people are more fortunate or make better financial decisions and end up in a better place money wise allowing them to afford someone elses time and engineering to get the rig they desire. I love that they can pay someone to engineer these solutions so that i can watch these videos and steal the ideas and build them into my expedition vehicle, sure its not as sexy as one built in a sheetmetal workshop but its affordable and works great. Plus if i wreck it i know how to repair it.
Did they change gearing in the axles?
Is that a pickup frame or narrow frame? I'd like to put some 450 pickup axles under my 350 and do the same buckstop conversion. Already have the flatbed.
That truck is bigger than my house. With the camper it's bigger than my block. What's with all the wasted space above the wheels? You could fit a coffin each side.
Damn, such a beast of a truck. 🤤🤤
Seems like a great choice. I live in a Lance 1181 on a F-350 dually. I love my rig but not a whole lot of mob-ability since i'm super heavy and my center of gravity is pretty high. Single rear wheels and more weight capacity would be sweet. Do those tires keep up with the GVWR of the truck?
manyowefew1 the continental MPT81 super singles on this rig are rated for 6780 pounds per tire or 27120 pounds with 4 tires at 96 psi and a speed rating of 68 MPH , the F550 can be rated for 17500 LBS GVWR up to 19500 LBS GVWR with the new 2020 F600 going up to a GVWR of 22,000 LBS
How tall is the beauty , when the TC sits on it?
Nice truck! And I have that Olight M2R and I never thought I’d say this but it’s too bright sometimes. I find myself dialing it down a lot.
thanks phil another awsome video. Corys 550 looking good.
is there any way we can cut a crawl through? even a small one for just emergency?
How much lighter is the flat bed compared to stock 8' bed
What is the size for the flat bed he has on there or the size he is putting on?
How tall is this rig (especially with surfboards/kayaks on the roof rack)??? My stock F450/AF990 is over 13'. With the lift and the tires it has to be well past 14'....
That's getting pretty tall. I want to say my 2500hd with a lance 845 is around 11'6"
Great rig, thanks for posting. What kind of mpg’ does he get with those tires?
R A 5-7...
@@ibMoose2u More than that I get 19.2 with my forestriver 1130 & dodge 5.9 and 22.7 unloaded . I have injectors tuner and larger turbo upgrades so im far from getting the best mpg I could be. 5 to 7 , Thats gasser mpgs.
@Mark Rich that’s AWESOME!!! Wow! Yeah true, that is gasser mpg. I get 23ish unloaded and only about pulling my Outdoors RV though it is 34’ and fully loaded 11k. Did you put a FASS on? I have one getting put on tomorrow 2nd gen Dodges it’s a bit of a necessity lol I put on a cold air intake, new Banks muffler and exhaust brake and an Edge CTS. Can’t quite go the next step on a turbo and injector lol.
@@ibMoose2u I have a fass 150 . heres my truck if you want to take a look . It has a 7665 over a s488 6x22 injectors quad w/ A 4 IN EXHAUST
www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98-5-02-performance-parts-discussion/2509829-decided-switch-up.html
@Mark Rich Jesus... lol that’s some next level stuff :^) Very cool! At this point, mine only has 90k miles and though the extra hp/torque would be nice, the little I’ve done makes it stupid easy to pull my trailer. If I had your skills, I’d probably do it just for fun lol
Love the content man, my favorite overland channel
What wheel base did you select for your truck?
Definitely down for the mob quick question do you have the name of the Instagram or RUclips channel from the guy that built this insane truck 🙏
you just help me soooo much I didnt know I could get a dually and make it a single wheel I want to do just this like the guy below said earthromer
Normally I watch your videos and I want to go explore and dream about overland rigs... but suddenly i want an Olight... weird
How do you take a newer diesel motor down through Latin America? I was under the impression that the Diesel was of a lesser grade for the newer motors.
DEF Delete prior to departure
he might make it down the road but he's gonna rip the top of his camper off for sure.....at least here in texas
Is there a follow up video with a Northern lite and Sherp-Tek?
Did the update ever get posted?
Yes please
I used to give away olight products there ok units, but that truck is nice
Awesome rig😎
Whoa, that dude has a lot of money to burn. Going through the different rigs. I’m thinking the Arctic Fox with a slide (!) is way too big assed.
Is he gonna put any traction diffs in I wonder?
Typically those truck have a Detroit Trutrac in the rear axle.
Did they start putting your sherptech bed on your Jeep yet??!
Who makes the front wheel well fender flares?
Cool rig. But I have NEVER seen this category vehicle on anything but mild dirt roads. And, I get around a lot in the southwest. Owners buy but never really use them. Just sayin.
Once you scare oneself about flipping on an off camber trail your concept of "go big or go home" changes. But they look cool nonetheless.
Would you know if that A. F. Camper is for sale ?
yes, it is. Currently in Southern Washington
Sure would appreciate knowing what the wheelbase of Ford 550 in video
Shit how much was that truck alone?I have a 97 OBS 7.3 with a lance 1010 that we have been traveling and going places most people can’t for under 20 k and love the old dog too. But good luck I like the flat bed I’d like to go that route one day.
Im looking for a F-450 out there
I am totally clueless. Been doing research people commenting that northern lite and Bigfoot are the best. I like the Arctic Fox. Can somebody please educate me why the Northern lite and the Bigfoot are better than the Arctic Fox. Where there problems with the Arctic fox???
Bigfoot is a fiberglass shell built like a boat, less chance to come apart or leak, that being said arctic fox is still reputable, comes down to budget, preference, how long you plan on keeping the camper. Fiberglass shells tend to outlive the rest.
What model arctic fox is that????
sounds very good 🤟🏿
I dig your channel man but wish you would have gone this route.
I'm sure he would if there were some investors. ;-) hint, hint.
@@downbytheriver501 just sayin his last setup was way better.
@@overland8081 I agree but hes probably working towards something.
@@downbytheriver501 I sure hope so. His dodge was pretty sweet.
You know he is doing some sort of camper on the back of a gladiator right? The aliner trailer is only temporary. The gladiator is probably going to be one of the first of it's kind.
Are payments weekly or monthly?
Cash. Always cash.
Curious about fuel south of the border for this truck?
is there any way to know how tall that rig is from the ground to roof?
13ft for now.
@@coreyhoffman5006 not bad at all ! thank you!
what's the MPG on something like that even without the camper
If it has 4.88 gears its probably getting 15 unloaded on the highway
How much and how do I get one?🤗
That's not a micro SD on that flashlight babe, lolololol.
Micro USB I meant hahaha good call
Awesome, loved it.
who's ryan how do i get a hold of him
Luv my X7r baton2 warrior2 ....and the other 3
tires must be expensive
More 14 feet height with camper??
Be careful under the bridge
currently 13'1".
Top heavy???