V11E5: Getting to Know the Camp-X
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- This episode kicks off with impressions of the Jeep Gladiator Sport, which was my rental vehicle while my own Jeep was being serviced at OK4WD in New Jersey. I consider the viability and merits of a pick-up truck based overland travel platform. Rin takes us on a tour of the 2020 Overland Explorer Camp-X slide-in camper for full-size trucks. Back in my orange Jeep, I go over the work that was performed, including maintenance to the Webasto Air Top 2000 STC gasoline heater. A shorter episode than usual this week to spend time catching up with family!
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When he said "Thirty-six to Forty Thousand Dollars" I literally laughed out loud then said "Holy shit!"
Makes you want to go as cheap as possible, just to spite the price. For $40,000 USD, you could buy a JKU Rubicon and the Ursa Minor, plus some solid upgrades.
Good information on the Camp X camper. Yes it’s pricey but a loaded Four Wheel pop top camper is the same or more. I like the fit, finish and overall build of Camp X much more than the Four Wheel line up of pop tops
Well said! By the time you fix the issues that come with a FWC you end up at the same price anyway. You get what you pay for :)
I lean towards an adventure trailer, like a Turtleback, manufactured in Arizona. My dream camper would be a Patriot X-3, but you talk expensive....whewww! Great to see your videos. Enjoy time with your friends and family & continued health & safe travels! 😎👍
An unexpected surprise! Thanks Chris.
These camper solutions end up being so limited in sales they are like 10-off custom builds that cost double what anyone can afford. The OrangeJeep looks better everyday.
Agreed. The Wrangler is already pushing it for size, to me. I miss smaller, much more nimble trucks and Jeeps.
As per FCA though, Power Wagons are forbidden to have a camper in them, they handed me a piece of paper that explicitly stated this when we got the one we had (2016). It has to do with the springs, from what an engineer from Ram said.
As always, the biggest obstacle is the price. $40K plus the truck? No way! I'll just stick to my Jeep and ground tent.
love these things, they are made right here in my hometown, good quality units for sure and built to handle anything nature throws at it
So far I love my Gladiator! I had a 2011 wrangler 2 door 6 speed. And a 2013 wrangler 2 door 6 speed. So I went with a 6 speed again. But so far my 2021 Gladiator is a lot of fun. Been having a lot of fun catching up on your adventures Chris! Take care
Good to see it's not just a local issue here in Australia where prices get insane because you have the word 'Overland' in it ...
Hoping your enjoying your time with your family, really miss watching your video updates. You have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and wishing you and yours nothing but the best.
A tarp over my rear door on my yukon with a pole holding the open end up and a little buddy heater is all i need.
Don't forget your Step Two as well ;)
@@OldFellaDave 👍😂😂
No worries Chris we just miss your vids 💙💙.....Can't wait to see your next adventure....Stay safe and have a wonderful Christmas with your family.....
From your fans in Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, If your ever in the area again (After Covid)...stop in !!!!!.Pop the Ursa in my back yard near our fire pit !! make your self at 🏡
Good to see ya! The Camp X is nice, but $$$$. Did you drive through nail factory? That’s crazy, 5 in one tire...
Chris it’s always nice to look at alternatives. Sometimes you discover how a few years make a world of difference. Other times you find what you already have is perfectly adequate, and with a bonus it’s paid for...
Really nice to have you back producing content, stay safe wherever your headed.
When it comes to "slide in" campers i think having a flatbed is the only way to go so you can get the camper with more space that doesn't have to have cut ins for the fender well.
Love seeing the Lifestyle Overland shirt!
Can't wait to get your patch from the Overland Style site.
Overland Explorer is designing the Camp-M which is for the mid size trucks. Their target weight is ~900 lb
You never disappoint Chris! Always appreciate and enjoy your content!
Great job bench pressing the camper top, Rin! 😂👍🏻
TFL trucks has a fully decked out Ford Tremor with a camper set up for overlanding for sale. They built it as a test truck for their you tube channel. I'm sure it is super low low mileage. It is for sale at TFL Bids. Solid front axel w/ detachable swaybar.
Very nice camper. Pricey, but you get what you pay for. However, at 40k, you are getting into some very nice bumper-pull campers.
While it was shorter than most of your videos, it was certainly a fun video to watch, and packed with good content and information.
Happy holidays Chris. Take care and enjoy your journey.
i love the camp x but way too expensive. thanks its a happy friday after noon here. Watching this video with a glass of wine
Nice reviews. Its good to get your perspective on different setups.
Howdy:) I just found your lovely channel. TY for all your inspiration & information that you share 🙏 Also, if I could choose any dry camper it would definitely be the Alu -Cab....what a dream vehicle!
Thanks for the episode, Chris. Glad you’re all squared away. Happy holidays man.
Awww you were only 30 minutes from me when you were in Seward NE.
Would have been a great chance to meet up for coffee and swap Jeep stories.
Till the next time your in Nebraska...cheers and stay safe.
Great to see you back east.
Enjoy Family and the holiday's. You da man....
I think you should stick with the platform you know and love-another Rubicon with the same type of pop up or a Tacoma like Jim’s truck at OK.
Would like to see them all place safety covers on those jackstands!!!! That must hurt to walk into !!!
But did you fix the passenger window?
Cool vlog/nav setup for your drive.
Jeep gladiator with the 3rd gen eco diesel would be insane. I just bought a 2021 1500 limited with the Eco is incredible
I like the no-wood construction. I really wish Goose Gear (or another similar product) would make their platforms in a composite material, while also bedliner coated. At least have an option between two materials.
That would be awesome
Thanks for the pleasant surprise. Wasn’t expecting a video this week. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays Chris!,
Thanks for showing the Gladiator and the CampX...however, Orangey is my pick. You and the orange Jeep make Venture4WD make your channel the success it has and deserves. I'm excited that my wife agreed to let me check out and test drive a new unit. I may get to trade my Compass (which I love) for a Rubicon model. At the price they're asking there won't be any mods in the near future. I'll be looking forward to your next adventure and hopefully 2021 will be a vast improvement over 2020. The experts think it may be until 2022 until we see some normalcy again. Happy Holidays, Chris, and be safe.
Camper looks nice... but should for that price holy cow way too much for what ur getting....the pop top is a deal breaker....and it needs a chest style fridge. I'd go with a Kimbo over this any day! TrailRecon sold their Gladiator after just 1 year... Thanks for showing the Camp-X though! Happy camping!
I like the camp x idea and pricing in right in line with a 4wheel camper. I really like model that replaces the truck bed with the tray. That is something you could use in the winter to camp in the ski area parking lot or out in the remote backcountry. Thanks for doing the walk through!
Hey, it's topo bear. Almost like a crossover episode....maybe one day...
The Power Wagon has a payload capacity of 1500lbs, the Camp X dry is 1200lbs. Seems like with gear and one 200lbs human you are already exceeding the Power Wagons payload capacity.
Nice to see you again. Glad you could help out OK4WD. Just a short hop to Nebraska, huh? Joys of photo editing.
That camper is extremely well built, I enjoyed the tour. Your Jeep is still my favorite though. Being able to access your tent from inside the vehicle is unique especially when the weather is bad, and the way you have it setup is almost perfect. I wonder if that full size platform would be as capable as your Jeep? Otherwise a 4x4 van would give you more inside comfort. I love the Winnebago Revel. At some point you have to sacrifice off-road ability for comfort. I look forward to your videos more than any other on CZcams!
What about the window and sway bar disconnect? Drive safely and enjoy the winter weather. I hope you're headed back up north as the scenery up there, IMO, is so much more beautiful than say the desert southwest. See you in 2 weeks, sir.
Chris?!? It’s 12/12 on the East Coast. Where are you buddy?
Hey sorry about that. Some things came up preventing release of video on the 12th, and I feel really bad about dropping the ball. I do post public updates if you're ever curious on Facebook and Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/update-on-this-45000737
@@venture4wd Thanks Chris! We got hit with a Blizzard in the NorthEast and I worried that you were trapped in a Jeep shaped igloo in Nebraska and running low on Ritz crackers! Can’t wait for the 19th.
I knew it. I think I just passed you on I-25 through Colorado Springs heading south. Small world. I love these product tour or review videos, whatever you'd call it. I really like that Camp X camper and I hate to be that guy but wow! I choked on my nacho when I saw that price.
You could get a 4wheel slide in,popup cheaper then that
Thanks for the tour of the Camp X. Hope you had a great holiday!
I agree that the Ram or similar type truck is the next step if you want to go bigger. I to want to change it up. Good luck with Orangie. She has been a great platform.
Awesome would love to see ya in a new setup although your jeep it really comfy
A smaller version of the power wagon would be the Toy Tundra Crew Cab with the Four Wheel camper Project M. It is a blank slate for all your personal touches. Ill let you know how it is in August when mine is delivered. ;-)
Did you fix your passenger window? What about your 4 wheel electronic release in the front?
Chris my Gladiator with rooftop tent was as you say phenomenal, it was unbelievable in Colorado an Utah I could not be alive what it was able to do an climb ect on trails
Hey Chris been waiting on your latest episode. Hope that you’re delayed because you’re enjoying your family! But starting to get a little worried!
Hey sorry about that. Some things came up preventing release of video on the 12th, and I feel really bad about dropping the ball. I do post public updates if you're ever curious on Facebook and Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/update-on-this-45000737
@@venture4wd awesome I’ll have to jump on patreon soon! Just glad to know you’re alright. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Last week you were in my hometown of Zanesville and this week you are in a town named the same as my last name. I had just discovered Seward NE while planning my spring trip to Colorado. Once again hope to see you out there.
Interessting as always.👍
Greetings from Hamburg Germany
And be safe.
Thanks happy thanksgiving ram is a great choice and I love the pop ups
Nice job. Happy Thanksgiving.
Hi Chris...
Great video and Happy Thanksgiving..
Stick with your current jeep.
It's paid off.
Everything else new you lose money.
Safe travels...🇺🇸🙏👍
Thanks Chris for the informative video. 40K for a slide in camper could be a big mistake for buyers due to all the job loss in America due to COVID 19. I would say in 6-8 months we will see plenty of campers, boats and RV's for sale at pennies on the dollar due to millions of people simply out of jobs or house and home. Have fun.
Hey Chris, you may want to look at SCOUT Olympic Overland Camper. It is a slide in for small trucks like the Gladiator. It is easily modifiable, small and lightweight, and not a lot of power is needed to operate. I’m eating for the Kenai model for my F250 as it is a little larger than the scout. I plan to install it on my f250 and trailer my 2015 JK on my adventures. Also look at the Kimbo.
Keep up what you are doing you’ve been very inspirational for me as a jeeper. Thank you
Did you fix the Sway Bar problem, I’m not trying to be negative but, when we owned a Chrysler product we had a lot of wiring gremlins. I think they put too many bells and whistles in Jeep’s. My 1978 CJ5 was so simple not a 4 wheel drive Cadillac.
Seems like anything considered "Overland" is priced 3 or 4 times what it should be.
Classic supply and demand though. Almost everything in this category comes with a minimum 6 month wait time, so, to mimic an old saying, you can't fault the manufacturers for making hay while the sun's shining. If anything, those long wait times say prices are too low, relative to demand.
What about the electronic sway bar disconnect? What’s the status of that?
Yeah Chris, we need to know man...ESBD status reports, what's wrong with you?
Good video again Chris take care and be safe Chile Franck
I have a 2020 Wrangler. Hate that engine shut off/ back on routine. Luckily, you just have to push a button right next to the ignition everytime you start it up and it shuts it off.
i agree but truly like my gladiator.
The Jeep Gladiator seems more like a Scrambler to me than an actual truck. The Camp X at first glance looked cool until you got to the 40,000 dollar price range. An Alaskan truck camper seems to be the best value in pop up campers. Although your set up may have some short comings it seems to work best for you at least at this point. Look forward to your video's every week or so. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.
I still like the xl jl extended in diesel. Gladiator frames are a weak link. Yes full size power wagon is great. But u r a jeep guy. Lol
We are looking at a Jeep set up like you have. we tent camp now with a full size truck which limits where we can go.
My record is 15 nails and screws...Jeep CJ at a construction site. Was like a big rubber magnet.
Check out scout olympic camper, very simple, seems well made and about $15000 less, depending on options.
I thought that camper X was a nice setup until the price. I think after you modify the suspension on the Gladiator that camper X would balance out the front heavy Gladiator. I would wait for the Hemi Gladiator. Good video. Have fun with the family, Happy Thanksgiving.
Check out the Palomino ss1251 I just bought one, comes with a heater, stove, sink, refrigerator, indoor toilet, indoor and outdoor showers, queen size bed I added the AC all for $21000 very well built
That camper is a bad idea. Wood cabinets!? You want to take this offroad? Good luck. The wood makes it much heavier than it could be. Offroad is like a constant 7.0 earthquake on that construction- it won't hold up!
@@29VK05 Assholes and opinions everyone has one, suck it up Buttercup
I see a new vehicle in your future.
Did you repair the sway bar disconnect?
I recognize that red powerwagon is Mr. Wohlers'.
Nice video, drive safely coming back west. (I think t Power Wagon is a little pricey 🥴 but nice)
I hope you had a safe stay in Nebraska.
Kimbo camper looks nice.
Given the sorts of adventures you've been on this year, were I you, I'd be giving some serious consideration to the Ecodiesel, in either the JL or the Ram 1500. The trifecta of turbo power at altitude, longer range (especially with an auxiliary tank), and the ability to run a diesel Webasto from your main tanks, would seem pretty obvious, with the only downsides being price and complexity.
That was a nice camper but I prefer a Jeep like yours or a van you're all inside you don't have to go outside to get your stuff. Did you get your sway bar in the front looked at is it automatic or is it manual now you never said I was curious.
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I thought 4w campers were expensive. wow!
Hi Chris, quick question. What brand is your quilted down jacket? I like it! Interesting video with the slide in camper shame the gladiator can’t take the camp x
Anyone know if Chris is ok? He was supposed to release a new video on the 12th... Nothing since this one...
For 40k a electronic pop up system would be preferred,
For 40k I expect a bidet to clean my privates with.
@@ipdjbt Yeah, the Glamp X is way overpriced.
Liked hearing your perspective on the gladiator given your history in the wrangler. I had just been doing some reading on it and it seems Jeep has had some trouble with the sales numbers. Apparently its sitting right in between not having enough truck capability, not having as good off road capability as the wrangler, and serious wind issues with the top off that are not present in the wranglers. When the guy said they couldn't do the camper for it, I was like, see it just fits in a non functional niche.
Very nice camper. But not 38k nice
Wait for the coming V8!
You can turn off the auto start feature on the gladiator and almost all vehicles
Great video thank you!
Would love to see you in a gladiator
I live in Seward! Could definitely have set you up with a place or two to make camp.
hello andcompliments for your videos. I'd like to know the brand of the jacket you're wearing in this video. Thank you
E bello no
@@pattymiller2160 you very nice, do you know brand?
@@carlo.1969 sorry I do not.
Mountain Hardware, don't know which one.
@@doctorcXanthophyll Thank you
You had me until the price$$$ FWC are almost 10k less with those options and they have been around forever.
Did they fix the passenger window motor?
$36,000 to $40,000 for that Camper X?
I think that may be a little too high.
Chris what happened to your Video for the 12th, you said Dec 12 & 19th
Hey sorry about that. Some things came up preventing release of video on the 12th, and I feel really bad about dropping the ball. I do post public updates if you're ever curious on Facebook and Patreon.
www.patreon.com/posts/update-on-this-45000737
Hey Chris, have you looked at the Scout Campers slide-ins?
I hope Chris is ok he hasn’t posted the last two weeks and he usually does. Driving out it the middle of nowhere alone can be dangerous. Hopefully he is doing well.