Adventurous Couple Crafts Ultimate Overland Truck
In this YouTube video, Kara and Jason share a tour of their custom-built overland camper, Beasty. They began camping in a tent and slowly upgraded to larger trailers, but eventually realized they needed something more rugged for off-road use. They based their build on a Turtle Expedition camper and used an F-550 chassis to create their unique tiny home on wheels, complete with a solar-powered lithium battery bank and collapsible storage bins. It’s an impressive, non-traditional tiny home that truly embraces the spirit of overlanding.
58-Year-Young’s Bohemian Camper Living
In this YouTube video, 58-year-old Bev invites us into her bohemian camper, a 2004 Chevy Express 1500 van that has been her home since November 2020. Bev shows us around her cozy living space, starting with her kitchen setup that includes an Apicool 55 refrigerator, an electric pump for running water, and a butane stove that runs for three weeks on a canister. She shares her tips for organizing her small space and maximizing storage, including using trays for extra counter space and storing her groceries in a box in a nook. Bev also talks about her plans to try out a shower setup with an immersion heater and a hose that attaches to the faucet.
Solo Female Budget Tiny House Allows Business Growth
In this YouTube video, solo female entrepreneur Candice Love shares how her budget tiny house on wheels has allowed her business to grow. She gives a tour of her camper van, named Papa J after her grandfather and cousin, and shows how she designed her kitchen to fit her needs and avoid unnecessary expenses. Candice also explains how she saved money on electrical, using a power station and affordable lights with a remote control feature. Watch the video to see how Candice and her German Shepherd Cleo are living their van life while pursuing their dreams on the road.
Earthroamer 4×4 Camper Vehicle
I’m on the search for an expedition vehicle that can do mild 4×4 trails, or travel on snowy roads, sandy beaches, without concern for getting stuck. It needs to be reliable, as we plan on doing long-haul trips North to Alaska, and South to Utah and Nevada. Plus, it needs to be be big, as […]
Tesla Model S bug out vehicle?
In honor of Veterans Day, Tesla released a camouflage Model S sedan. The vehicle was customized by SS Customs, and outfitted with some goodies that would help in a SHTF situation. Granted, this isn’t really a bug out vehicle, but I love the camo wrap with the (I think) fake rivets along the panel edges. […]
Creek’s Project BOV Truck
Over at Hillow Haven Outdoor, Creek has had several Bug Out Vehicles over the years. In mid 2013, he decided to start a new bug-out vehicle. Funny enough, he used this build as a secret information gathering project for his book: Build the Perfect Bug Out Vehicle There were 3 things he wanted for his […]
Jsmarine’s 2000 4runner build thread
Owner: “jsmarine” Location: Dallas, TX Year: 2000 Make: Toyota Model: 4Runner SR5 Sport Engine: 3.4L V6 Trans: Auto T-Case: Stock Front axle: Open Rear axle: Open Suspension: Front- Toytec 650 lbs Adjustable Coil-Overs Rear- Old Man Emu 891 coil springs 1″ Toytec Diff Drop Wheels: Tires- (5) 285/75/16 Load Range E, BFG All Terrains Rims- […]
CYi5’s 1999 4runner Build up
1999 Toyota 4runner Limited 3.4L V6 + E-Locker -> 4.30’s stock Modifications Suspension: Donahoe Racing Extended Coilovers – 2.25″ Camburg Engineering Upper Control Arms Icon Rear Piggy Back Reservoir Shocks Old Man Emu 891 Springs Timbren Front Bumpstops Daystar KU09014BK Rear Bumpstops Sonoran Steel Adjustable Panhard Wheels & Tires: 285/75/16 Yokohama A/T-S 16×8 4.5″ […]
RBS’s Radiant Red Tacoma Build
Red 2004 Tacoma XtraCab V6 4wd with both the TRD and SR5 packages – it was a very rare truck, and the owner drove from Oklahoma to Southern California just to pick it up! It started out all stock, and now what you see is the result of years of work and dedication, a labor […]
Stealth Camper Project
The search started long ago, for a vehicle that fit all of his needs perfectly, and after 2 years of searching, a vehicle was decided on. The project vehicle would be an IVECO 50C13. It’s a European van with a 2.8 liter turbo diesel engine. A 2002 model year was purchased, which has a front […]
Vanaconda from Ujoint Offroad
Vanaconda was U-Joint OffRoads showcase vehicle for SEMA 2006, but it was one of the largest, baddest builds of a full-size van so it deserves a spot in the Build Thread Archive! Based off of a 2006 E350 with a 6.0 liter engine, UJoint installed their offroad 4×4 conversion kit, dual show hoops, rear airbag […]
Flyingwil’s Taco
Starting in 2006, Flyingwil started building up a 2001 Toyota Tacmoa Double Cab 4×4 TRD. Modifications include: 3″ Rev Tek Lift* Removed and Replaced Deaver 10 Pack Leaf Springs AllPro greasable shackles (1.5″ longer than stock) Sway-A-Way 2.5 Coilovers Demello Rock Sliders Optima Red Top replaced with Dual ODYSSEY® 1200 MJT’s and a sure power […]