Your videos are great. Appreciate no hard rock loud music in the background like so many other videos. Much rather hear your voice or background engine noises than the usual loud music played on so many jeep videos. I like the rear entry way versus the side entry way. I wonder why so many Tent set up’s access from the side. Anyway great job. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I try to make the videos move along as best I can and not too boring. I appreciate you taking a moment to watch and say good things!!!!
Thank you for all your videos! They are SUPER helpful and very well done! FYI, after watching your Metal Cloak lift video I to chose the MC 3.5" lift and now will be installing their full steering kit thanks to your video!!!! One of the BEST RUclips Channels by far!! Thank you and keep the videos coming!!
Well thank you so much for the support! I'm glad to hear you going with MC stuff... I've been thrilled with the performance of everything so far and hope you have lots of awesome adventures with yours!
Jason, great video as usual! I enjoy your enthusiasm in your videos and they are a joy to watch. As for the tent, it sounded like you were a bit out of breath with all that jumping up and down! If you want an even simpler and easier setup, it's always a good time to step up to a hardshell RTT! Looking forward to your next video!
I keep up with all the jeep videos. I was hoping you would do a follow up on your metal cloak suspension. And maybe you should set up a day for a ride with your viewers.
Well the only training method I know is buy some playground equipment and get a bunch of 6 - 12 year olds for the dog to run around with everyday. Will learn lots of things, some desired some not so much, but climbing ladders may be one of them.
I had that same issue with my previous RTT. Just pull the pins and slide the lower part of the ladder out. Then drill a couple new holes in a slightly lower area. Should help quite a bit. Just don’t go too low because the integrity of the ladder might be compromised. You could also go on to Tepui’s site and buy one of their ladders. It’s by far a much better construction than that sliding style, and it’s design allows it to be used on higher lift Jeeps.
autoedit oh yeah, those should be fine. I’m a larger guy and they weren’t a problem. Oh, I will say watch out for the rungs. One time I found out one was loose because it rotated under my foot as I was getting in!
Another awesome video I love that tent I want one. I will probably look into a GOBI Rack as I can’t stand the idea of drilling into my hardtop , but it definitely looks good. You always have some great new mods.
I totally understand about the drilling into the top thing but doesn't the Gobi rack require drilling into the body somewhere? Anyway... enjoy and good luck !!!!
Nice setup Jason! I just installed a Gobi rack and a tepui tent as well. Your video's sold me on the metalcloak fenders and lift. I have the same lift. Very interested in overlanding.
I want to do this so bad, but I'd have to buy a roof rack for my soft top, and then the tent. I'm probably looking at $3000. In the mean time, I just throw a camp mattress in the back of the Jeep, and bring a few comforters. Not a problem. 👍
I'm also jealous of all these trips you go on. My Jeep is built to climb, but mostly it sits in a parking stall.... Stupid career. Always gets in the way. 😎
That's how I used to do it as well and it's not bad, but once you ad a fridge and more tools... unloading that stuff to sleep in the back every night is a complete pain. I think this rack retails for 600-800 and the tent at 1100 so yes kind of expensive but look for a used tent.
I did it, and well, I actually got both my dogs up there. I live in it, really. I go to my house if it's too cold. But my dogs climb up the ladder. I don't know why, but my wife doesn't care. She still loves me and gives me nice food. I don't know if it'll ever break.
old vid i know but just drill some more holes in the ladder to make it a bit longer. Also make sure the tongue and groove on the bottom are mated properly. the bottom of the mattress can get caught in there and rp like yours has. we put some thick plastic on ours to stop the material getting caught. Cheers From Oz.
Pretty awesome! I'm no camper but would consider something like this 'cause it's so high off the ground. Now just have to convince the wife - Oh and getting our yellow Lab up there would be interesting! Guess it would help if I had a Jeep too huh? haha
Those Trail Ready Beadlocks are for the Dodge Ram. I've been VERY happy with the Rugged Ridge wheels on the Jeep. Just got back from Moab and they did perfect... dented the rock rings like crazy and that's what they are there for!
Hello, i own a pickup truck, i have a dog, and leaving him outside is not a problem, but i always wanted to see if you caould open a rooftop ten to the truck bed , that way the dog can sleep on the truck bed instead of the ground, what tent is this?
I was wonder what type of jobs you guys who do overlanding have to allow you to take long trips away from home living out of your jeeps? This is something i plan on getting into after the service
Curious... with the roof rack as a “permanent part of the Jeep” (totally agree and accept that), can you remove rack and hard top altogether to enjoy the one freedom once again??
Jason, Does your jeep have rattles in it that you just can't find? I've talk with plenty of other jeep owners and they all say yes I have rattles it's just a jeep thing. I've fixed most of my rattles with WD40 on some plastic parts on the dash and keeping the windshield bolts tight. Maybe you could touch on that someday.
That looked like a royal pain in the ass to take out of the cover and put it back in.....and all of those little poles to hold up the awning.....ugggh! I'm leaning towards the iKamper as it's a much bigger bed and is protected by a hard shell and deploys by simply undoing just two straps. Oh and the iKamper is vastly more aerodynamic and far less wind noise!
Jason the jeep stuff is great but large Marge was the reason I subbed long ago and I'd hate to see what happened to the maverick happen to it and your sooo close so more Marge pls
There has been a lot of work done on the Mustang off camera due to my erratic schedule. I hope to get a catch up video shot tomorrow so you can see how much has been done.
What about doing an LS swap in that Jeep? Give it some more juice. I'm being a bit selfish...I'm sorry. I'm doing that swap in my Jeep and want to see someone else do a thorough video series on it. Just a thought for your next (major) mod.
As much as I love the LS engine... it's just not in the cards for this project. In California, that is a very difficult conversion to make smog legal and a super charger would solve most of the horsepower deficiency in this thing.
Very nice my tent.i from indonesia if i wan to buy that tent for rubicon car sayeg.while my camping colleagues all had only one room ,i could invite others over to lounge and chat in my 3 room tent mansion: wrlcome to chez jess!
Yes, just remove the 8 nuts from the inside brackets and the top comes right off. Plus, you can reinstall the rack on the brackets once the top is removed.
I just installed my AEV rack and I own the Smittybilt version of the tent. I noticed that only one of the rails sat where they needed to on the rack...so I could only bracket one side down. How did you measure out where you needed to drill your new holes?
Do you bring your dog up into the tent? That's the only thing steering me away from a RTT, my pooch. Also, having a 2 door TJ I'll need the roofrack for storage. The backseat area will be converted to a bed for the dog. Nice looking jeep BTW.
cool tent when r u going to do a video on the mustang I like that car
I am working on a Mustang update video today! Thanks
I’m in love with the jeep can’t stop watching it in action
Just wait a bit and see the awesome footage from my last road trip on the Trail to SEMA ... the Jeep kicked ass!
Now you got me on my toes
Your videos are great. Appreciate no hard rock loud music in the background like so many other videos. Much rather hear your voice or background engine noises than the usual loud music played on so many jeep videos. I like the rear entry way versus the side entry way. I wonder why so many Tent set up’s access from the side. Anyway great job. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I try to make the videos move along as best I can and not too boring. I appreciate you taking a moment to watch and say good things!!!!
I bet you listen to crap country
The tent looks real good going out the back of the jeep. That things is a beauty and coming along just perfectly
Thank you for all your videos! They are SUPER helpful and very well done! FYI, after watching your Metal Cloak lift video I to chose the MC 3.5" lift and now will be installing their full steering kit thanks to your video!!!! One of the BEST RUclips Channels by far!! Thank you and keep the videos coming!!
Well thank you so much for the support! I'm glad to hear you going with MC stuff... I've been thrilled with the performance of everything so far and hope you have lots of awesome adventures with yours!
Jason, great video as usual! I enjoy your enthusiasm in your videos and they are a joy to watch. As for the tent, it sounded like you were a bit out of breath with all that jumping up and down! If you want an even simpler and easier setup, it's always a good time to step up to a hardshell RTT! Looking forward to your next video!
Thanks so much! I was out of breath because I am just pathetically out of shape... lol
Excellent video as usual, Jason. Just finished catching up on this entire playlist. Very inspiring. Keep it up.
Thanks so much! Lots more planned!
Ya, but how quickly can you do it at 2am after a few adult beverages while Fred and Dave make fun of you? 😂 😝 -Drew
HAHA! Thanks Drew, that gave me a pretty good laugh for reals... and is a likely scenario!
I keep up with all the jeep videos. I was hoping you would do a follow up on your metal cloak suspension. And maybe you should set up a day for a ride with your viewers.
Great suggestion... we'll see. The suspension has been fantastic!
Our dog as a kid would climb ladders. He learned following us kids up and down the slide ;o)
Wow, that's awesome... I've seen video of dogs doing that somewhere as well but this dog of mine is not having any part of that ladder!
Well the only training method I know is buy some playground equipment and get a bunch of 6 - 12 year olds for the dog to run around with everyday. Will learn lots of things, some desired some not so much, but climbing ladders may be one of them.
I had that same issue with my previous RTT. Just pull the pins and slide the lower part of the ladder out. Then drill a couple new holes in a slightly lower area. Should help quite a bit. Just don’t go too low because the integrity of the ladder might be compromised.
You could also go on to Tepui’s site and buy one of their ladders. It’s by far a much better construction than that sliding style, and it’s design allows it to be used on higher lift Jeeps.
Wow! Great tip, thanks so much! I did wonder about the very dainty pieces of metal the ladder mounts to.
autoedit oh yeah, those should be fine. I’m a larger guy and they weren’t a problem. Oh, I will say watch out for the rungs. One time I found out one was loose because it rotated under my foot as I was getting in!
Rear cargo draws would be my next move, loving this rig 👌🏼
That is a great suggestion! Last trip really showed me how that would be handy.
One of the most useful things I ever did, fold down table off the swing away door comes in really useful too
Another awesome video I love that tent I want one. I will probably look into a GOBI Rack as I can’t stand the idea of drilling into my hardtop , but it definitely looks good. You always have some great new mods.
I totally understand about the drilling into the top thing but doesn't the Gobi rack require drilling into the body somewhere? Anyway... enjoy and good luck !!!!
autoedit the GOBI only bolts on, no drilling. I just think that years later it might leak is my fear.
Awsome setup Jason.. can't wait to get a rooftop tent myself.
Nice installment and looks really comfortable and convenient when over landing or just going on a trip super cool
It is nice. I just found that during really aggressive off roading the tent isn't ideal (obviously) but worked out well.
Nice setup Jason! I just installed a Gobi rack and a tepui tent as well. Your video's sold me on the metalcloak fenders and lift. I have the same lift. Very interested in overlanding.
Thanks!
I have a "shop" dog, not as nimble as he once was but i love him all the same!
Awesome to hear! Yes, the dogs are a gift for sure... give your good boy a pat for me!
I will once he stops snoring! haha!
I want to do this so bad, but I'd have to buy a roof rack for my soft top, and then the tent. I'm probably looking at $3000.
In the mean time, I just throw a camp mattress in the back of the Jeep, and bring a few comforters. Not a problem. 👍
I'm also jealous of all these trips you go on. My Jeep is built to climb, but mostly it sits in a parking stall.... Stupid career. Always gets in the way. 😎
That's how I used to do it as well and it's not bad, but once you ad a fridge and more tools... unloading that stuff to sleep in the back every night is a complete pain. I think this rack retails for 600-800 and the tent at 1100 so yes kind of expensive but look for a used tent.
autoedit I'll definitely keep my eyes open. Tax season is coming. I gotta blow that money on something!
I so Fricken want one on my CJ-5!!!
Looks good man. I wish I could use a rooftop tent. My dog is too big to carry up a ladder. Also, she doesn't like getting picked up.
I did it, and well, I actually got both my dogs up there. I live in it, really. I go to my house if it's too cold. But my dogs climb up the ladder. I don't know why, but my wife doesn't care. She still loves me and gives me nice food. I don't know if it'll ever break.
That's kind of amazing
old vid i know but just drill some more holes in the ladder to make it a bit longer. Also make sure the tongue and groove on the bottom are mated properly. the bottom of the mattress can get caught in there and rp like yours has. we put some thick plastic on ours to stop the material getting caught. Cheers From Oz.
I love the idea of a rooftop tent but idk if I would do it on my wrangler because then I wouldn’t be able to remove the whole top..
I've seen guys with the top off run a tent so it can be done.
Isn't this man awesome. And his jeep
Thanks so much!!!
Beautiful doggie! Love your yard too!! Great rig!
Thanks for all of this!
u should do vid on your ARB fridge
I'll put that in the mix
You should get those side steps that mount to the door hinges
I'll check that out, thanks!
Nothing in here for a 2 door Jeep Wrangler!
Another great video. Thank you!
Well, Thank You!!!!!!!!!
I love these vids and Pinto!
Best way to put those tents on a jeep.. Facing to the rear.
Agreed!
Pretty awesome! I'm no camper but would consider something like this 'cause it's so high off the ground. Now just have to convince the wife - Oh and getting our yellow Lab up there would be interesting! Guess it would help if I had a Jeep too huh? haha
LOL! I'll bet you could mount that tent on whatever you're driving!
Not sure it would work too well on the roof of my Capri! haha
Love these vids, do more!
Thanks, OK! Lots coming up!
Where are your beadlocks? Can’t wait to see them on the Jeep!
Those Trail Ready Beadlocks are for the Dodge Ram. I've been VERY happy with the Rugged Ridge wheels on the Jeep. Just got back from Moab and they did perfect... dented the rock rings like crazy and that's what they are there for!
I have arb touring on my toyota and its very easy to put on
That's a sick jeep
Thanks!
Another great video!
Thanks!
Really great video...car&dog is awesome
Thanks so much!
Why do these tents (ARB specifically) NEVER seem to open up and lay flat? They're always just a little bit bent, like a slight ramp.
uhhh, might have a problem jason.... notice at 5:11 , the ladder does not actually touch the ground (where is the stability?)
Hello, i own a pickup truck, i have a dog, and leaving him outside is not a problem, but i always wanted to see if you caould open a rooftop ten to the truck bed , that way the dog can sleep on the truck bed instead of the ground, what tent is this?
ARB Touring roof top tent.
I was wonder what type of jobs you guys who do overlanding have to allow you to take long trips away from home living out of your jeeps? This is something i plan on getting into after the service
I don't know for most, but right now I don't have a job. Just do something you are good at and make time for some adventures!
What exhaust are you running on this awesome Jeep? It Sounded really good in that short clip @ 1:39!!
Why not just carry your a couple 2x12's for under the ladder, They will also double as some off road jack flooring if you have to change a tire.
I wish my wife would leave me so I could live in a tent in the back of my '72 F1oo
😂
LOL!
@BustedWalletGarage That's how you get me to subscribe to your channel!
Amen brother
Curious... with the roof rack as a “permanent part of the Jeep” (totally agree and accept that), can you remove rack and hard top altogether to enjoy the one freedom once again??
The roof rack comes off with 8 bolts and takes about 10 minutes. Really easy and your top-less
Nice mod Jason. A few of our Jeep club members have roof top tents as well. 👍
Specifically what kind of fenders are those? They look like Ares but I cant tell.
Jason, Does your jeep have rattles in it that you just can't find? I've talk with plenty of other jeep owners and they all say yes I have rattles it's just a jeep thing. I've fixed most of my rattles with WD40 on some plastic parts on the dash and keeping the windshield bolts tight. Maybe you could touch on that someday.
What’s the cost for something like this also do u have concerns when your off roaring and climbing hills and rocks ect
Next time, put a lift kit and 38" tires on a Pontiac Aztek (with the tent option). :)
urgetodrive And then on the following episode, he can detail how to create a successful meth empire!
What size tires you rockin now-a-days
38" Patagonia MT's
That looked like a royal pain in the ass to take out of the cover and put it back in.....and all of those little poles to hold up the awning.....ugggh! I'm leaning towards the iKamper as it's a much bigger bed and is protected by a hard shell and deploys by simply undoing just two straps. Oh and the iKamper is vastly more aerodynamic and far less wind noise!
Hey mate get a bundutec bundutop electric rooftop tent 1 button and your done and it would look awesome on ya jeep
I'll check it out, thanks!
Jason the jeep stuff is great but large Marge was the reason I subbed long ago and I'd hate to see what happened to the maverick happen to it and your sooo close so more Marge pls
There has been a lot of work done on the Mustang off camera due to my erratic schedule. I hope to get a catch up video shot tomorrow so you can see how much has been done.
Hey man where can I get those roll bar brackets? Thumbs up brother!
They came with the roof rack.
What is the olive drab box that is connected to the spare tire?
Did you regear for the 37s?
I did. Went with 4.88 from G2 and have been very happy. Feels as close to original with this setup.
What about doing an LS swap in that Jeep? Give it some more juice.
I'm being a bit selfish...I'm sorry. I'm doing that swap in my Jeep and want to see someone else do a thorough video series on it. Just a thought for your next (major) mod.
As much as I love the LS engine... it's just not in the cards for this project. In California, that is a very difficult conversion to make smog legal and a super charger would solve most of the horsepower deficiency in this thing.
I hear ya. No problem. Thought I'd ask.
Oooooo.....yea....do that!!! Put a supercharger in next!
Hi were did you get your fenders at? if you dont mind me asking...
ruclips.net/video/hfdXMjarO9c/видео.html
Thank you. Jeep looks nice
Where can I find those mounts.
I love this new configuration. Will this work with a 2-door?
Thats what i was wondering!
I've same ARB tent on a 2013 Jeep Wrangler 2 doors. Let mw know if you need more info.
Hi! Would it be possible to share the links for the rack and tent?
Best if you just search for ARB Touring Tent or AEV Brute rack in your search bar for best results.
Great
nice
when you do this do you forever sacrifice not having it naked in the future ?
Just remove the brackets and the top comes right off.
Very nice my tent.i from indonesia if i wan to buy that tent for rubicon car sayeg.while my camping colleagues all had only one room ,i could invite others over to lounge and chat in my 3 room tent mansion: wrlcome to chez jess!
Those wheels are tough
I like them as well!
Can you still take off your hard top? Additional work or do those supports just rest on the bar transferring the weight?
Yes, just remove the 8 nuts from the inside brackets and the top comes right off. Plus, you can reinstall the rack on the brackets once the top is removed.
can you leave the brackets on and install a soft top? Or do the brackets interfere with the soft top coming down and going up?
The brackets are designed for the hard top only.
So 8 nuts for the bracket and the standard 8 screws for the top?
Awesome.
Somethinh wrong with the set up ledder does not touch the ground
I just installed my AEV rack and I own the Smittybilt version of the tent. I noticed that only one of the rails sat where they needed to on the rack...so I could only bracket one side down. How did you measure out where you needed to drill your new holes?
Not sure what new holes you mean. I just made different brackets to fit cross wise on the aluminum slats.
autoedit did you cut the metal strap to those lengths or purchase them at that length?
Will the tent work with a 2 door JK?
It does but will sit over the freedom tops... on the 4 door I can still remove those with the tent up there.
How much does the tent weigh?. Also, is there any wind noise going down the road?
I think the tent weighs about 150 lbs and the wind resistance is exactly what you would expect but not annoying.
Do you bring your dog up into the tent? That's the only thing steering me away from a RTT, my pooch. Also, having a 2 door TJ I'll need the roofrack for storage. The backseat area will be converted to a bed for the dog. Nice looking jeep BTW.
Nice car
Hi Jason! Do you still own the AEV roof rack?
I gave it to my buddy who is running it now on his Jeep.
OMG just play with Pinto the entire time!
HA! Thanks!
What kind of brackets are those?
What do you mean?
nice! 🚐
Get the Annex and your dog can sleep on a cot inside the annex. That what I do.
Nice How-To Video Jason! I'd suggest getting a telescoping ladder if you plan on keeping RTT. Link: a.co/gotgrVu
Sorry for just now getting to this! That is an amazing suggestion, thanks dude!
So you can’t go topless? That sucks
8 bolts and the to comes right off.
ARB Ladder extension. Problem solved:
store.arbusa.com/ARB-ROOF-TOP-TENT-LADDER-EXTENSION-OS3004-P22796.aspx
You should do this mod! ruclips.net/video/a5JsMK8iJxI/видео.html It will help a ton for camping!
Hi..man are u have e-mail
autoedits@gmail.com
Tumne azmaya hai Kya.
I stopped watch cause of the dog kept interrupting....not human but ye the dogs feelings matter. Phfft