Pop-Top Camper Shell On Our RAM 1500 - It's The OVRLND Camper!
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- čas přidán 17. 05. 2023
- Today we have a look at our Ovrlnd Campers pop up shell and the options we ordered to suit our camping needs. This takes truck bed camping to a whole new level especially when dealing with a half ton truck or smaller.
Check out their website at campovrlnd.com/
What would be your favorite option on a pop-up shell camper?
outdoor instant propane shower
obviously not an option on these (and I dont expect it to be), but I plan on putting one together!
That'd be a great option. We go a little more rustic and keep a supply of @Showerpouch stocked in the camper.
a six foot couch to be able to sleep on and ultity side doors for more air circulation
Very nice setup. Thanks for the video.
Thank you!
It's nice "seeing" you again! Happy trails!
Thanks, hope you're doing well!
Great build! I got an OVRLND for my Gladiator and love it. It's been great in all 4-seasons and for still hauling stuff. Makes my tiny truck bed spacious to sit out the storms.
Total game changer in weather. We used to just pretzel up in the RTT, play some cards and wait it out. Now it's comfortable, easy access to the beverages, food and can scope out what the next upgrade needs to be inside lol.
Killer setup!! Wish we had this during the Steamboat vacation days. Miss ya man! Love the videos! Don’t forget those damn latches JC!😅
Lol, That Grand Prix was loaded for that trip, then we bought a guitar to add to it haha! Good times for sure! Miss you too brother and love catching you over the airways when I get the chance!
seeing this vid gets me so stoked on this camper. i've been looking at a bunch but have been leaning toward the ovrlnd and after watching this, i really think this is the coolest option for me, the girlfriend and the doggo. i do solar and electric work so i want to build some drawers on the inside and use the camper as a utility shell, but also be ready to go on a trip at any point :). Really cool seeing the extended bed height as well and i love seeing how nice and low-pro you got yours to the roof; i feel like its so corny seeing those huge air gaps between truck roofs and some of the campers
I don't think you'll be at all disappointed With the OVRLND Camper. It's been a great upgrade for us and all we need to throw at it is some food, water and clothes and we're on the road. Glad to hear you found the info useful!
You two are Awesome ☮️
I learned it from watching you 😉
Looks great nice work
Thank you 👍
@RoamBearded Nice video! I like your ceiling finish a lot. Just back from a trip in the July 2023 southern heat wave and my exposed roof framing was too hot to touch so I am investigating additional roof insulation in my OVRLND. Good point on the latches. Ask ME how I know. I was happy that the pop-up roof is attached better than I thought. Enjoy the journey.
Haha, yeah 12 miles at 65-70 MPH popped the top up and no damage done, quite impressive.
I know how hot that roof can get in the Utah sun, that aluminum will get hot fast, we're pretty happy with the barrier.
This looks like a great setup for me. Thanks for the video. How's the noise level when it's super windy? RTTs are notorious for being very loud but this seems a lot more sturdy and tight
I really like the maps on the doors. Do they have an option where you can leave the tailgate down and have the camper longer?
great video amigo! I just got an ovrlnd topper for my F350. wondering where you ordered your mattress. Saw your sunshade vid as well ! awesome stuff and thanks for sharing
We ordered the foam from the Foam Factory (foambymail.com). Then I made the covers out of duck canvas.
I'm sure you will enjoy the camper as much as we do!
Looks great! We pick ours up in 3 weeks and are so excited! I love the carpet on the walls. Where do you have your stove or "kitchen"? Thanks!
That's exciting, congrats on your purchase! We store all of our kitchen stuff in that black storm case. We do all our cooking outside so we chose not to build a kitchen system inside the camper.
That was a great video, and helpful. So far, do you still like it? If you had to get another pop up camper tomorrow, would you get the Ovrlnd again? You gave us great advice - the extra height over the bed, the barn doors, windows for good vision out. That kind of knowledge based on your experience is valuable. Thank you! What additions or modifications have you made to make it suit your camping style better? (More Ovrlnd videos coming?)
Appreciate the kind words Mike! We would absolutely get another Ovrlnd Camper if we were to need one, solid quality, roomy and easy to customize to our liking. We've really kept the build simple and utilitarian but functional for our style. Yeah more videos to come to cover how we've made it work for us, so stay tuned!
Congrats on the new purchase! It’s not at all cold where I live (northern Virginia), and so I was debating whether to insulate my topper (a Snap Outfitters Treehouse). Do you think It’s worth it, and do you plan to get a liner for the vinyl portion?
Currently there's no plans on insulating the vinyl. I do believe the insulation will help with the heat as well, especially the roof, it gets pretty hot to the touch in the sun. I would recommend taking the time to insulate it, not sure about the Snap (looks like a well designed camper) but it was really easy to pop the foam board in walls.
Love the barn doors. Thanks for the video walk around. What is the opening clearance from the deck to the barn door head? I have a RAM 3500 8’ bed and am wondering what I can fit in the opening while still using the truck as a truck. Will the tailgate and lift gate have higher clearance or about the same as barn doors?
Yeah we love having the barn doors! The clearance is 45" and that would stay the same if you retain the tailgate and get the half barn doors. For instance if I were to remove the lower section of the doors I could replace my tailgate and have the half barn doors.
Great video. I also have a OVRLND camper and Ram 1500. I really like your ceiling. How did you insulate a cover the ceiling? What parts did you use? Thanks!
Thanks Philip! The ceiling is just covered in a reflective foam core insulate. I ran velcro along all of the roof bracing to attach it for easy access in case I needed to get above it.
Can you do a recap of your insulation?
I'm a little late to the party here but those Barn doors are great. I thought they were only doing the half barn doors. Taking out the tailgate for full barn doors does make it a lot easier to get in and out. Question though, how do the barn doors perform with rain or dust? And have they lost any alignment? Your reason for the north window was very thoughtful. I was thinking you had to put some type of awning windows on the sides or barn doors for air circulation during inclement weather. Was even thinking along the lines of Tern Arctic or dometic windows which, in my opinion, are too pricey for that type of Topper. Almost forgot, are the Barn doors removable? Great Video and nice clean set-up. Cheers!
We have not had any issues with dust or water intrusion with the barn doors, a pressure washer will let a little water in though. I haven't looked close enough to see if they can be removed, the bottom portion could be removed and replaced with the tailgate if you wanted. They are still straight and as solidly built as it is I don't think they'll lose shape at all. We thought we might miss the tailgate but we're happy with our choice.
Curious to know what the the height clearance with the tent down. From bed floor to camper top. Wondering if I can get my dirt bike in there height wise. Thank you
Love the camper;! Now I’m going to have to flip a coin;! Between this one and the project M !!! Probably come down to price !!!!
The 'M' is a good option too. In my research I personally felt the quality of the Ovrlnd was superior and of course the barn door option. I'm sure you'll be happy with either one.
Where did you find the steps into the truck bed?!
They are the Little Giant step safety step with the back and grab handle remedy. It's just ratchet strapped to the bumper for a solid mount.
Can you please tell me if you need to stack the 2 bed platforms to close the top or can you leave them in sleep mode? I ask because it seems like you could fit way more bedding with the platforms unstacked bit I'm not sure of you can work the front lift mechanism to pop it up. thanks
We do travel with the bed out, for the exact reason you've mentioned, we have a lot of bedding. Then when we get to camp we'll stack it to give us the full space. It can be slightly awkward to open and close the front while laying on the bed but it's not difficult once you do it a few times.
Just one more question... I see you insulated the ceiling, you most likely used 1" block foam and you then covered the entire ceiling with silver faced bubble wrap. How did you secure the bubble wrap to the ceiling? Is the bubble wrap staying secured to the ceiling? Thanks Jeff
I actually skipped the foam block with the understanding that the reflective properties can provide more 'insulating' value by having the air gap. For mounting it I ran Velcro along all of the roof beams.
Nice camper…. I noticed you installed outdoor carpet on your side walls. I take it you insulated with block foam first, how did you secure the carpeting to the walls? Thanks Jeff
Thanks Jeff! Yeah I did 1" insulation inside the walls, 3/8" plywood and just used the carpet glue from the Home Depot to secure it.
@@RoamBearded question on that detail, that was 1" foam block, attached the the aluminum shell, then the plywood was glued to the foam, and then the carpet was glued to the plywod ? looking to do the same on my Ovrlnd topper
How do you find the split mattress setup? I'm a little concerned about the gap between the mattresses being uncomfortable. Are there any options you would change if your were buying again such as side hatches?
We don't even notice the gap. We ordered the foam and made the covers for them so they don't have any piping or any obstruction that could be uncomfortable.
For our style of camping I don't see the benefit of hatches, side windows etc. We like using the interior walls for storage. I think if we were to do it again we'd probably stick to the same options we have. But it's all about having an understanding of how you want to make that space work for you and your style of camping.
Looking really hard at these!!! Are you still happy with the OVRLND? I'm scared of the leaking potential of the canvas, opening and closing repeatedly. Would you buy another one?
We would 100% get another one. We've had no issues with the canvas, in fact they use the same tarp material truckers use to cover loads, it's pretty robust.
I want one for my RAM. How does the canvas portion handle in the wind? I've seen on in person from the outside, they look great. Thanks for the tour!
also very curious about your step ladder
The wind is not nearly as bad as the rtt we came from. Yeah it's still going to be louder than a hard side but I think it's a good compromise.
The steps are just a Little Giant step ladder that has the back removed. I just ratchet strap it to the bumper. It was the perfect size for a sturdy and safe way to get in and out.
Hey couple questions:
1. Did you look at any other pop up campers. If so what did you look at?
2. I took your advice on the ICON springs and the Hellwig sway bar on my Ram, did you have to modify anything else for the camper?
Thanks man!
1. I did look at the Hiatus (crazy long wait times at the time), the AT Overland Atlas, Project M, Snap Treehouse, Super Pacific - yeah I did some research lol... It really came down to the barn doors and straight walls, the rest just came together.
2. Our suspension is the same but I did need to adjust the sway bar to its tightest setting (I was running it in the mid setting). All is feeling good now.
Hope your setup is coming along to your liking!
Hey! So I ordered a Project M. I’m wondering what the door sticker says your payload is? Mine is 1355 and I’m kinda freaking out?😬
It's crazy, Hiatus is a year wait right now@@RoamBearded
Any experience using this in winter with snow or cold weather?
We've had some nights down in the 20's F with and without the insulation. The insulation made a world of difference but considering it's still a pop-up there's a chill. We invested in a diesel heater so we can open up that camping season a little further, looking forward to putting it to the test.
Haven't been in the snow but others haven't had any issues with the extra weight on a snowy trip.
What are the horizontal bars on the exterior
Those are the tracts for our awning. That video will be coming in 2 weeks so stay tuned!
Nice Video!! You have a 6.5 bed?
Thank you! Yeah it's a 6.5 ft bed.
Do you wish you had windows on the side?
No, the windows in the canvas is enough for us. We like using the wall space for storage.
4.5 months lead time? Forget that. And no mention of price?
We ordered ours in the winter for a spring install, the lead time wasn't a big deal since we don't camp much in the winter.
After our chosen options and tax (AZ tax is a killer) the out the door price was about $12k.
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so what you are saying is, only missionary? I don't know about that
Just have to get creative in a horizontal position... challenge accepted!
@RoamBearded I'll just get the ikamper, but I appreciate your enthusiasm. 😆
@@eduardocanales3483 Haha! The iKamper is also a solid choice.