Please have a look here. It is knowing what you do and when and where you do it. Really 4x4 on a 12.000 kg vehicle does not make much sense. www.truecar.com/blog/4wd-or-awd/#:~:text=Generally%2C%204WD%20and%20AWD%20are,confidence%20when%20it%20matters%20most.
OK, first of all; Kara and Nate are heavily sponsored, this is not THEIR rig.... But back to you guys, this truck is amazing! You did a very good job on the construction, and using a c-can is very smart. If the truck ever fails, you can rebuild a new truck in no time! This truck will do awesome here in Canada! You're always welcome to swing by, here in the Rocky Mountains, to stay for a while on our property! The Earthroamers are build for luxury, I bet 80% of these RV's have never seen a dirt road.... Your truck is RWD, but that will do in 90% of all roads. The ER is way to big for offroading! It's heavy and the wheel base is to long. I give the Ugly a better change on the roads in Canada! Jullie kanaal is erg leuk, blijf rijden en geniet ervan zolang het kan!
What an amazing comments!! 👍❤️ Thank you very much! And when we get rich and are able to do an oversea journey we might just swing by for your promise. Sounds great being in the Rocky Mountains! And you are right regarding 4x4 versus rwd. In Africa they laugh when those rich Europeans roll in with their 4x4 rigs.... There they just drive around the sand dune 🤣🤣 Anyway. Thanks for your kind reaction!! Hope you will stay around for a while! 👊
your rear patio is a Winner on its own plus knowing you built yours by yourselves which stands for a lot ! I would have your camper over others any day = price + character
Ugly is wonderful. I'd take it as well no brainer. THAT being said, about the cabin pass-through, It is, depending on where you roam, quite mandatory in terms of security. If you're in your bed, and there are bad "vibes" outside, I like to be able to jump from my bed to the wheel and drive away. No pass-through means you have to expose yourself outside.
Thanks for the compliment! 👍❤️ I do not understand the "bad vibes" thing. Is it like what I describe below? Are you talking something dangerous? In that case how would you know? Or are you talking something noisy, like youngsters playing music? In that case why would you not want to expose yourself? Thinking about making a video on the topic.
@@uglysjourney I am talking about people with bad or potentially bad intentions. Let's say you're in your bed and you hear someone trying the door or the window, or if people come to deal near by, or just any idiot with nothing better to do than bother you.. In those situations, it's important to be able to get away as fast as possible. Of course, if you never get near cities, it's less important, but in any case, I feel better having it than not, because you can be "trapped" otherwise.
Thanks for helping me to get this figured out! So we have 1. Door tester 2. Dealer 3. Annoying. 1. This type of thief does not want to get caught, wants to avoid contact. Is probably more scared of you. Are you sure you could hear him test the doors? 2. But what is the issue? It is shady business. They try to be covert. A car door slams perhaps, but would you notice any more? 3. Yes we have had that happen. Walking back and forth, talking to himself. Not nice. But it is not likely directed to us and it was not. We stayed and slept like a baby.
@@uglysjourney Hey, whatever wheels your truck :) I'm just sharing my experience of several years "vanlifing". There has been 2 or 3 times when I was happy to be able to quickly get behind the wheel. Also, the hundreds other times when I didn't have to go under heavy rain to switch spot :) Happy trips.
Love ur rig and the $ u saved more than beats out that monstrosity. Besides the fact u know every inch of ur self built ride is icing on the cake. It’s awesome and I’m in awe
Most of us don’t have $100k any more than we have $1M. But for those in that bracket it comes down to having the time to do so much DIY thinking and building.
You are absolutely right! I was fortunate to have both a bit of cash, a solution-finding-mind and the time... Hopefully you will (or others) find a way to have the same some day! ❤️👍
That is a great video idea!! Will certainly go and make it. ❤️👍 Have a couple of vids planned (things we hate, things we love etc), this idea will surely be on the list.
Foarte grea grea este această barieră a diferenței de limbă vorbită! Pentru tinerii romani,care au avut șansa să învețe limba engleză este foarte ușor,dar pentru noi bătrânii,care nu am avut această șansă în timpul comunismului,nu se mai poate face nimic,dacă nu avem o subtitrare!
Am inteles, e greu. Și îmi cer scuze, pentru că nu vorbesc românește. Dar ar putea exista o soluție. Vă rugăm să faceți clic pe simbolul televizorului cu liniile orizontale în el. Acolo vă puteți selecta limba. Sper că asta ajută! ❤️👍
@@uglysjourney a quick escape. Someome or something trying to gain entrance in the middle of the night. U did a great job. Also u could need a wench, i would put on. Just my opinion
Ah, yeah, get it. I try not to live with fear, perhaps that is a difference. And for these instances I am a big fan of 1. Calling the police. It will take them a long time to get in anyway..... 2. Having an old wallet filled with expired creditcards and a bit of cash ready. Both options are just as good. And when thieves actually take the risk of entering with you in it. Btw they will not, but when they do. They will have made sure you cannot drive away 😄 because then they know something is there and it is worth the risk....
You only cite your experience where you live. Where I live (Australia) you are often not in phone range and very isolated. The lack of pass through is a definite minus. No aircon or shower also doesn't work in hot climates. No way you could use that thing even in Spring here, let alone summer. However, it is a great build, but not what would be practical here, but I understand it is built for your use scenario and you did a great job.
Thanks for explaining your thoughts this good. Nothing I can say against or add. Maybe one thing. In my thought I do not understand the reasoning that a passthrough provides safety against thieves. So the base-thought is "they want to steel something while you are in the vehicle". If that is the case they have made an evaluation. They have thought "the risk is high (person inside), but the expected reward is also high". They see something expensive (your truck, a watch, jewelery) So you are now a target. The FIRST THING they would do is make sure you cannot drive away. Block the wheels, attach a cable, put an old car in front etc etc etc. What good would a passthrough be then?
Pass Through: It is good to have one. Imagine you are somewhere in HEAVY RAIN and park. Yep. It is the chance to get to the back without going out - or not.
Thanks! 👍❤️ Getting wet is annoying indeed. Also with not so heavy rain and perhaps muddy ground, it could be nice to have a passthrough. But yeah, for us that does not really happen a lot since we try to be in nice weather. So is it worth it then.....? Or perhaps we do not mind, so we do not notice, since we are used to the rain in the Netherlands 🤣
@@uglysjourney Yeah, still - I would mostly say a passthrough with a door of sorts would offer no negatives (if not used it is just closed) and potential benefit. So, it is more about having a reason NOT to do it. Which may be a heat seal? You mention in the video the container can be removed - that is more problematic with a passthrough. Really a matter of where you go - I mean, I remember coming out of the hotel with my car under 30cm of snow ;) In your camper - a passthrough would really be nice to, you know.. again... not get out. Netherlandsa re one thing, but going for Sylvester into the mountains? Also possible from there.
You have some goods thoughts and ideas! Thanks for sharing! 🫶 For me to have a passthrough would be a yes for sure when I could easily (when 70 years old) go from the front to the back. That way it would add additional living space as well. Then our backseat could be a salon.... ❤️👍 In any way, thanks for the support!
Such a great build but the shower? What were you thinking? I would also thin pass through would be helpful in bad weather or other emergency. Otherwise pretty amazing
Thanks ❤️👍 and you are right.....what was I thinking not to have a shower. Will try to explain in short. 1. Many camper people do not use their inside shower. You can ask them. It takes to much watercapacity (both clean and dirty). 2. A shower is relatively much space that you use only a couple of minutes a week. I wanted to be able to use the space for something else..... 3. I was afraid of water 😬. Moisture and mold are big enemies in a camper.... Hope this explains 👍🤪
Kara and Nate would do and say anything for money. The’ve been selling themselves for the highest bidder for a few years now. Don’t be like Kara and Nate.
I built an airplane the same exact size and interior as a Boeing 747. The only difference is my plane doesn't fly. It just sits on the ground. Kinda like building a competitor to the earth roamer without 4wd
Wow, you sure are determined. Thanks and kudo's for that!! Please know 4x4 is not the answer. Certainly not for a 12.000kg vehicle 😉. It looks nice, you can brag on the parking lot, but will 4x4 on that type of truck really help you?
One major problem with the homebuilt truck. The container can be removed. This in Europe means the truck can still be used ( container off ) for hire and reward, ie paid deliveries and collections using another empty container or demoutable bed. This means that you can only drive it in Europe if you have an operators licence, and if you are travelling between nations you would need an international operators licence. This involves taking a lot of qualifications and also requires reserves in the bank. It also means the truck must operate under full EU drivers laws and conditions and must meet all periodic inspection requirements. In short the yellow home built truck is illegal. Plus being 12 ton you need a class C heavy goods vehicle licence to drive it and you would also need a drivers CAP / CPC qualification and would have to drive it under fully recorded tachograph regulations. Also due to it's MGW if you wanted to tow a trailer above 750kg MGW you would require a CE licence and further catagories for your operators license. My advice as an operator is DO NOT drive this on a public road. If you are caught you will be in a lot of trouble, and I mean a lot.
Thanks for your concern 👍😄❤️. It means a lot you took the time to write all this. But did you know I drive this truck professionally and have all permits, licences and equipment (i.e. Tacho) required?
@@uglysjourney Ah OK I didn't know this. I have seen others do similar and not realise that if their vehicle can be used commercially then they must have all the necessary paperwork, qualifications etc. Obviously if you use it both commercially and for recreation I guess you are covered. Cheeky question but how do you do both and get around hours regulations and the fact you are driving your commercial vehicle that provides an income as a recreational vehicle as well ? Would be interesting to know. Cheers
@alexpervanoglu7420 I only use it for commercial purposes and it is commercially registered 😄👍. Fun can be commercial, you know. And the government considers all use of a commercial truck to be commercial. Not exactly a trick. Not getting around 👍😄. But does it explain enough?
@alexpervanoglu7420 😄👍 no problem, questions are good. Everything we do is linked to our "hotel on wheels" and/or this CZcams channel and other social media.
Top Deck, Rear Deck & Side Deck vs Electric Steps.....lol you guys win by more than a million bucks :) PS: Re the 4WD question. Last week I had to brake heavily because a luxury 4WD SUV swerved to my side of the road to avoid a puddle. The RV world is the same and maybe even more.....
Made me smile big time. Thanks ❤️❤️👍. Yeah you are right. The RV world is the same and more 😄👍. People put in a lot of money and are very carefully.... But I also hear these stories; Maroc desert. A brave truck RV owner, 4x4 and expensive, went over the sand dunes. Very proud.... And he was amazed that a short while after that, in an old Peugeot 306 break, a Marrocan man arrived trying to sell dates..... He just drove around the sand dune 🤣🤣
Please do not build an entry between the cab and the rear. If you look at the video, the cab is designed to move separately with the cargo. To combine them is going to cause design damage and ruin your beautiful creation. Those two things are meant to move on their own and in different directions due to terrains.
Thanks for voicing your thoughts! Are you an experienced expedition truck driver? In any way, I am quite sure I will be at the same type of roads the Earthroamer drives. Earthroamer is build for "luxury", not performance 😉. If it would have been a performance vehicle it would have been way lighter....
Do you have a lot of off-road experience on motorhomes? Do you know what weight distribution is when driving off-road? Don't you think that with a certain roll off-road, your refrigerator will come off or you will just turn over because the water inside, accumulators and much more have weight? If you mean driving just on dirt roads, any truck can handle it, it's not a sports car.
the main difference is that you build your one yourself!!! Money is not everything. And if you will be on a nice place somewhere in the world, who will earn more respect: someone like you who invested a lot of work and passion into your truck or another person who „just“ spend 1,1 mln EUR, probably more than anyone in country you visit, would earn during the whole life. We have also a „just bought“ truck and I could be never as proud on it as you can be. I feel always uncomfortable if I am getting asked about the price of our car. I would love to answer the same like you! Anyhow, I love your video and the Humor. Have a fantastic time with your wonderful truck!!! Andreas
Many thanks Andreas! ❤️❤️ I would like to reply to you with a lot of love. In my opinion everybody buys, makes or gets the vehicle they desire and have the time and money for. And for everybody it is just perfect. Because it is theirs. ❤️ I hope you will enjoy your vehicle like we are enjoying ours. Much love and thanks so much for your support ❤️
Thank you, that sounds like a very nice compliment 👍❤️ I seem not to have the business smarts that you have......so, what do you mean? Make more of these containers?? 💰🤷
❤️👍 My analysis so far? People with plenty money who think they want to be adventurous, but be prepared for anything in advance. And that is not such a bad thing, right? But what happens when they get stuck (the adventure happens)? They call a recovery company to get them out, because they have the money and did not invest in getting the skills and it would be a waste to damage such an expensive vehicle 🤪🤪🤣 ..... More or less something like that.
🤣 fully understand your thought! But did you know many camper people take photos of just that drying rack? Apparently it is difficult to find a good spot to dry something in or around a camper 🤷. Do you own a camper as well? And what is your drying solution?
@@uglysjourney I do not own a camper... yet, but if I did and wanted to dry things outside, I'd probably build myself a similar rack. I just wouldn't count it as a point when comparing my build with a 1000000$ build. Or if I was going to do that, I'd give the pricey camper WAY more points than you did for the material quality and overall look and feel. Don't get me wrong, your build is effective and looks ok, but falls short on the aesthetics, material quality and probably durability and strength as well vs the pricey one. I don't feel like this was a very objective comparison.
Understand you thought. But I would like to think they are smart-points. Everything does not need to be very pretty or expensive. It is a simple and adequate design 😄👍❤️
Yeah, thanks! 👍 Our truck is all-season as well. Very well insulated and all watertanks inside. And regarding 4x4 there are things I do not understand. Perhaps you can help? In which cases do you think one would benefit from 4x4 above driver skills?
@@alexanderpalamarchuk5190 I live in the foothills of the Rockies and we get plenty of snow and ice and it gets cold around here. I'm not about wheeling campers nor am I about staying at a KOA or the like. Yeah, earthroamers are way overbuilt but on the flipside most conversions aren't up to the task. It's not unusual to get 12" of snow overnight or for the weather to dip to -20c unexpectedly. Hope that clears things up.
Fair points. 👍❤️ But think about this. When you live, love and work in a place then I understand you have equipment for that place. Ergo you have a 4x4 and that makes sense! You need to drive through the unexpected snow. But I would never go to your area in snow/rainy seasons. And think about it, a Earthroamer would also not go there in that period (99% of them). So having a 4x4 Earthroamer seems very pointless.
Echt tolles Video! Das was Ihr mit Bilder gezeigt habt ist schon lange mein Grundgedanke. Wozu 1Mio ausgeben, wenn man nicht einmal auf nen Campingplatz kommt, weil der LKW zu groß ist
Wow, das ist so ein cooles Kompliment!! ❤️ Danke schön! Und wie cool, dass du die gleiche Idee hattest! Wirst du auch einen bauen? 👍❤️ Danke für die Unterstützung und den Kommentar!
@@uglysjourney Wir haben auch vor, uns eien LKW auszubauen. Die Planungsphase ist in vollen Zügen... der Ausbau soll cirka in zwei Jahren beginnen... unterdessen erkunden wir im Gustl die Welt :-)
The £1m prove tag is just ridiculous click bait. It's a second hand truck retaining truck features, a container and a few poles that require a lot of hard work to set up.
The only drawback to your build is off-road ability. However your cost and the fact that you built it yourself is miles beyond Earth Roamer. Earth Roamer is a Gucci brand for rich people wanting a vacation toy. It would never stand up to the rigors of daily living.
Earthroamer is Gucci!! 🤣🤣🤣 I think that could be spot on. Gucci is quality, no doubt, but indeed the question remains is it worth it.... Thanks for the comment and support ❤️👍
@@uglysjourneyI personally am more of a bare bones overlander myself. I just enjoy the simple pleasure of being as far away from people and civilization as I can possibly be without spending a ton to get there, but I do love seeing you living your dream and enjoying every step of the way. Don't entertain the haters. You guys are amazing and never let anyone short change your goals and joys. As long as it makes you happy I'll be along for the ride.
Absolutely right! 👍❤️👍❤️ The good thing about it is that everyone builds/buys/gets the vehicle that is perfect for their needs and budget. And everybody can be happy!
So, idea about container on truck is nice, but would be better if you take a semitrailer like Iveco Daily and put there this container - its smaller vehicle, less fuel consumption, smaller tyres (its one of expensive parts in car services) and have 6 person version of cabin, also its category of vehicle for entrance of cities (most city-center or in europe is forbidden for trucks, trucks forbidden also for some another places, much more expensive toll roads) Its can be great also if you are working on this vehicle and change trailer for another work. But if you use only for traveling best way its find trailer or typical alcove for 15 000 - 30 000 euros - and everything is already constructed by engineers and factory for living in traveling, Spend 100k or 1kk USD hmmm.....
Hi Alexander, thanks for letting us know your thoughts! 👍❤️ But sadly you say quite a few things that are not true or, at least, need some extra explaining. Are you up for that? The main thing of you idea is to get a Iveco Daily. Let's investigate that. So which Iveco Daily can carry around this 5.000 kg container. Could you share a link? Please respond, also when you found out that you are wrong. This helps other people. 👍❤️
@@uglysjourney I wrote a comment with a link to information about the container, now I do not see this comment - perhaps links cannot be added, I will write well again. The weight of an empty standard container is 20 feet (as I see it is presented here) it is 2100-2300 kilograms, the weight of a standard trailer with everything necessary for 4-5 people is about 1500 kg (with the bulk of this being the frame and body, which should already be calculated, that is, the "payload" will be about 500-750 kilograms, but let's count to the maximum), the total is 3800 kilograms, the weight of the tractor and trailer is about 2500-3000 kilograms in total , we have 6800 kilograms of total weight - which is acceptable for category B+E (3500+3500) driver's license
Wait until ER starts getting repair bills 🤔 I remember when you set out on this journey 😊 it's a shame you haven't got a hiab to put the habitation container down 😊
True! ❤️👍 I did not calculate for my hours. I did think about it though what I would cost. And perhaps I should have added it. My thought was that I would charge myself around €100.000 for all the hours. So the costs would be about doubled. But still 5x less 😁👍
Okay I’m gonna say it since none of you are going to! What you guys a comparing to here is like a 1960’s house to a modern one The Earth-roamer looks way better, the only problem is it’s way over priced
Really? For the way it looks I cannot compare, everybody has his own taste. But for content I feel my build is just as modern if not more modern that the Earthroamer. Or do you perhaps have specific topic where my build is less modern?
@@uglysjourney we can make grill or any hungarian foods at natural empire of my dad. Check on map: H9700 Sárvár. Near this town we have a small, closed yard with my dad's bees :) Possible to parking your truck. So we can give hungarian honey 🤝
You are very very friendly!! Thank you very much!! ❤️❤️❤️ When we come to Hungary we will surely come and visit you! And when you see us on the road, please come and meet us. 👍😄🥳☕🍻
For sure, it would be nice to have a bit more speed going uphill. But on the other hand, we are not in a hurry. And power it has plenty. Stop on a steep incline and it pulls away with ease 👍❤️. So you are for yellow and know about 1218.... That is special! How do you know?
@@uglysjourney I drove a motorhome myself for years. I started with a Mercedes 608d (Düsseldorfer). And I've always been interested in DIY motorhomes. And I thought about a flatbed truck myself a few years ago. But I didn't come up with a sea container. I think it's great. In the end, I was always put off by the fuel consumption of large trucks as motorhomes.
Nice! And maybe some day..... In regards to fuel consumption you are right. It is quite bad..... But on the other hand, we do not pay rent or mortgage. And when you do not drive that much it is all do-able I would say. Thanks for your support! 👍❤️
@mentalneil Ahh, sorry! Now I understand what you mean. That would be really sweet. But sadly, no stickers. To be honest, I do not understand the idea behind stickers...can you convince me otherwise? If you want to support you could consider doing a Superthanks (hot the button below the video). Would be very sweet. In any way, thanks for asking and perhaps getting back with your reply! ❤️👍
It's fine to be proud of your home, and it is your channel, but that wasn't really a fair comparison. I don't particularly care either way, but it was pretty clear that you were trying to convince people that your rig is as good as a million dollar rig. It ended up making yours look a little worse by comparison
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ❤️👍 But please, explain a bit more. Indeed I would like to think that my build has almost the same components/content/functions as a million dollar Earthroamer. 😁👍 At what part did you think the comparison was not fair? Thanks! 👍
@@uglysjourney The highly subjective criteria and rating system. You were comparing apples to oranges as if they were equivalent. Neither one is better, per se. They are a different fruit
@littlerunningwolf You are 100% right! In my opinion, that is 😉. Everyone builds/buys the "camper", they like and have time and money for. And all campers are lovely for that reason. But still doing a comparison between something expensive and something "cheap" is always fun in my opinion. Thanks for your thoughts. Please stick around! 👍❤️
We would love to hear what your thoughts are! Did we do a fair comparison? Which one do you like best? Please let us know!
Without 4wd you lose.
@JerryArafatso-zy3gz When you do not know how to drive.....then you loose. That is with and without 4x4. 😉👍
Please have a look here. It is knowing what you do and when and where you do it. Really 4x4 on a 12.000 kg vehicle does not make much sense.
www.truecar.com/blog/4wd-or-awd/#:~:text=Generally%2C%204WD%20and%20AWD%20are,confidence%20when%20it%20matters%20most.
Ill take Ugly, the earthroamer slightly edged out Ugly but if you account for the cost factor, its a no brainer... Ugly for the WIN!
Thanks for the support! ❤️👍❤️
No competition for me. I LOVE anything that has a back deck/porch!
And we LOVE any comment that has LOVE it in. You are the best, thanks! ❤️❤️❤️
OK, first of all; Kara and Nate are heavily sponsored, this is not THEIR rig....
But back to you guys, this truck is amazing! You did a very good job on the construction, and using a c-can is very smart. If the truck ever fails, you can rebuild a new truck in no time!
This truck will do awesome here in Canada! You're always welcome to swing by, here in the Rocky Mountains, to stay for a while on our property!
The Earthroamers are build for luxury, I bet 80% of these RV's have never seen a dirt road....
Your truck is RWD, but that will do in 90% of all roads. The ER is way to big for offroading! It's heavy and the wheel base is to long. I give the Ugly a better change on the roads in Canada!
Jullie kanaal is erg leuk, blijf rijden en geniet ervan zolang het kan!
What an amazing comments!! 👍❤️ Thank you very much! And when we get rich and are able to do an oversea journey we might just swing by for your promise. Sounds great being in the Rocky Mountains!
And you are right regarding 4x4 versus rwd. In Africa they laugh when those rich Europeans roll in with their 4x4 rigs.... There they just drive around the sand dune 🤣🤣
Anyway. Thanks for your kind reaction!! Hope you will stay around for a while! 👊
i love the party deck on top! earth roamer fails! love u guys
Thank you very much for you comment and kind support 👍❤️👍❤️
never would i spend a million dollars for that rig.your rig is way classier.
😄👍 I am not sure what your definition of "classy" is.... But I love the comment ❤️
your rear patio is a Winner on its own plus knowing you built yours by yourselves which stands for a lot ! I would have your camper over others any day = price + character
Very kind. Thank you! ❤️👍❤️
Trop jolie comparatif bravo à vous Quatre.
Je préfère se lui a 100’000 . Merci pour ce bon moment. A plus ❤❤❤❤
Merci bien!! ❤️❤️❤️ C'est très gentille!
i love your rig thank you for sharing
Thank you very much! ❤️😄
Ugly is wonderful. I'd take it as well no brainer. THAT being said, about the cabin pass-through, It is, depending on where you roam, quite mandatory in terms of security.
If you're in your bed, and there are bad "vibes" outside, I like to be able to jump from my bed to the wheel and drive away. No pass-through means you have to expose yourself outside.
Thanks for the compliment! 👍❤️
I do not understand the "bad vibes" thing. Is it like what I describe below?
Are you talking something dangerous? In that case how would you know?
Or are you talking something noisy, like youngsters playing music? In that case why would you not want to expose yourself?
Thinking about making a video on the topic.
@@uglysjourney I am talking about people with bad or potentially bad intentions.
Let's say you're in your bed and you hear someone trying the door or the window, or if people come to deal near by, or just any idiot with nothing better to do than bother you..
In those situations, it's important to be able to get away as fast as possible.
Of course, if you never get near cities, it's less important, but in any case, I feel better having it than not, because you can be "trapped" otherwise.
Thanks for helping me to get this figured out!
So we have 1. Door tester 2. Dealer 3. Annoying.
1. This type of thief does not want to get caught, wants to avoid contact. Is probably more scared of you. Are you sure you could hear him test the doors?
2. But what is the issue? It is shady business. They try to be covert. A car door slams perhaps, but would you notice any more?
3. Yes we have had that happen. Walking back and forth, talking to himself. Not nice. But it is not likely directed to us and it was not. We stayed and slept like a baby.
@@uglysjourney Hey, whatever wheels your truck :) I'm just sharing my experience of several years "vanlifing". There has been 2 or 3 times when I was happy to be able to quickly get behind the wheel. Also, the hundreds other times when I didn't have to go under heavy rain to switch spot :)
Happy trips.
Thanks for sharing your experience and feeling! 👍❤️👍❤️
Love ur rig and the $ u saved more than beats out that monstrosity. Besides the fact u know every inch of ur self built ride is icing on the cake. It’s awesome and I’m in awe
What an amazingly nice comment! Thanks for your support! 👍🥳🤝
Most of us don’t have $100k any more than we have $1M. But for those in that bracket it comes down to having the time to do so much DIY thinking and building.
You are absolutely right! I was fortunate to have both a bit of cash, a solution-finding-mind and the time...
Hopefully you will (or others) find a way to have the same some day! ❤️👍
Toppers! Dit is de beste camper van allemaal 💪🏻
Dank je wel voor de support! 👍❤️👍
Nice comparison video !! Well done. Love to see more videos made for Ugly's Journey.
Thank you!! 👍❤️ More coming up. 😄
❤❤❤ Love it 😀
Thank you! 👍👍❤️❤️
I really like to see this kind of truck with an electric motor witch can reach 700 km a day. Future dream. Your Mercedes is 😍
Yeah, and then have a very efficient motor and high yield solar panels..... Lets put them gas stations out of work 💰👊👍❤️
Very nice job 🎉🎉
Thank you! 👍❤️
The fact that you could have 10 of your homes says it all... You're not compromising in any way, just being more frugal with your choices ❤😂
Thanks and yeah. I was thinking for 1 million I could have a version of Ugly on all of the continents and fly there when I would like.....
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I know which one I'd like to live in, and that "doesn't" cost a million dollars 👌😇🤝
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I'm amazed that you were able to build your fantastic rig with only $100K. I would love to see the breakdown of costs.
That is a great video idea!! Will certainly go and make it. ❤️👍
Have a couple of vids planned (things we hate, things we love etc), this idea will surely be on the list.
Foarte grea grea este această barieră a diferenței de limbă vorbită!
Pentru tinerii romani,care au avut șansa să învețe limba engleză este foarte ușor,dar pentru noi bătrânii,care nu am avut această șansă în timpul comunismului,nu se mai poate face nimic,dacă nu avem o subtitrare!
Am inteles, e greu. Și îmi cer scuze, pentru că nu vorbesc românește. Dar ar putea exista o soluție. Vă rugăm să faceți clic pe simbolul televizorului cu liniile orizontale în el. Acolo vă puteți selecta limba. Sper că asta ajută! ❤️👍
Tja, David versus Goliath😎, en je weet wie er won😂. Leuk filmpje! Toppers!
Lief! Dank je wel! ❤️❤️
U should always have a pass thru to the cab in case of emergency
Thanks! ❤️👍 Never considered emergencies. What sort of emergencies do you think?
@@uglysjourney a quick escape. Someome or something trying to gain entrance in the middle of the night.
U did a great job. Also u could need a wench, i would put on. Just my opinion
Ah, yeah, get it. I try not to live with fear, perhaps that is a difference.
And for these instances I am a big fan of 1. Calling the police. It will take them a long time to get in anyway..... 2. Having an old wallet filled with expired creditcards and a bit of cash ready.
Both options are just as good.
And when thieves actually take the risk of entering with you in it. Btw they will not, but when they do. They will have made sure you cannot drive away 😄 because then they know something is there and it is worth the risk....
You only cite your experience where you live. Where I live (Australia) you are often not in phone range and very isolated. The lack of pass through is a definite minus. No aircon or shower also doesn't work in hot climates. No way you could use that thing even in Spring here, let alone summer. However, it is a great build, but not what would be practical here, but I understand it is built for your use scenario and you did a great job.
Thanks for explaining your thoughts this good. Nothing I can say against or add.
Maybe one thing. In my thought I do not understand the reasoning that a passthrough provides safety against thieves.
So the base-thought is "they want to steel something while you are in the vehicle".
If that is the case they have made an evaluation. They have thought "the risk is high (person inside), but the expected reward is also high". They see something expensive (your truck, a watch, jewelery) So you are now a target.
The FIRST THING they would do is make sure you cannot drive away. Block the wheels, attach a cable, put an old car in front etc etc etc.
What good would a passthrough be then?
Thank you
Pass Through: It is good to have one. Imagine you are somewhere in HEAVY RAIN and park. Yep. It is the chance to get to the back without going out - or not.
Thanks! 👍❤️ Getting wet is annoying indeed. Also with not so heavy rain and perhaps muddy ground, it could be nice to have a passthrough.
But yeah, for us that does not really happen a lot since we try to be in nice weather. So is it worth it then.....? Or perhaps we do not mind, so we do not notice, since we are used to the rain in the Netherlands 🤣
@@uglysjourney Yeah, still - I would mostly say a passthrough with a door of sorts would offer no negatives (if not used it is just closed) and potential benefit. So, it is more about having a reason NOT to do it. Which may be a heat seal? You mention in the video the container can be removed - that is more problematic with a passthrough.
Really a matter of where you go - I mean, I remember coming out of the hotel with my car under 30cm of snow ;) In your camper - a passthrough would really be nice to, you know.. again... not get out. Netherlandsa re one thing, but going for Sylvester into the mountains? Also possible from there.
You have some goods thoughts and ideas! Thanks for sharing! 🫶
For me to have a passthrough would be a yes for sure when I could easily (when 70 years old) go from the front to the back. That way it would add additional living space as well. Then our backseat could be a salon....
❤️👍 In any way, thanks for the support!
You can almost smell the jealousy xD
Can I just have both? 👍
Excellent, guys, well done! Have good travels)
Thank you for your support! 👍❤️
Your Base Truck is Awsome. kiaora.
And your comment is amazing 👊👍😄❤️
Very good comparison!
Thank you! ❤️👍
Such a great build but the shower? What were you thinking? I would also thin pass through would be helpful in bad weather or other emergency. Otherwise pretty amazing
Thanks ❤️👍 and you are right.....what was I thinking not to have a shower. Will try to explain in short.
1. Many camper people do not use their inside shower. You can ask them. It takes to much watercapacity (both clean and dirty).
2. A shower is relatively much space that you use only a couple of minutes a week. I wanted to be able to use the space for something else.....
3. I was afraid of water 😬. Moisture and mold are big enemies in a camper....
Hope this explains 👍🤪
Kara and Nate would do and say anything for money. The’ve been selling themselves for the highest bidder for a few years now. Don’t be like Kara and Nate.
Thanks for the warning! ❤️👍 We will not be like them. You can be sure of that.
We do not need so much money anyway 🫣😬😄
I built an airplane the same exact size and interior as a Boeing 747. The only difference is my plane doesn't fly. It just sits on the ground.
Kinda like building a competitor to the earth roamer without 4wd
Wow, you sure are determined. Thanks and kudo's for that!!
Please know 4x4 is not the answer. Certainly not for a 12.000kg vehicle 😉. It looks nice, you can brag on the parking lot, but will 4x4 on that type of truck really help you?
Great comparison 👏 👍 💪 Overall your's is my favorite. 😊
Thank you!! ❤❤ That is so nice to hear! 😀
Hola Saludos el vídeo camión casa puede ponerlo en idioma Español
Hola, ¡gracias! ¿A qué te refieres? Hay subtítulos, pero ¿quizás te refieres a español hablado?
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One major problem with the homebuilt truck.
The container can be removed.
This in Europe means the truck can still be used ( container off ) for hire and reward, ie paid deliveries and collections using another empty container or demoutable bed.
This means that you can only drive it in Europe if you have an operators licence, and if you are travelling between nations you would need an international operators licence.
This involves taking a lot of qualifications and also requires reserves in the bank.
It also means the truck must operate under full EU drivers laws and conditions and must meet all periodic inspection requirements.
In short the yellow home built truck is illegal.
Plus being 12 ton you need a class C heavy goods vehicle licence to drive it and you would also need a drivers CAP / CPC qualification and would have to drive it under fully recorded tachograph regulations.
Also due to it's MGW if you wanted to tow a trailer above 750kg MGW you would require a CE licence and further catagories for your operators license.
My advice as an operator is DO NOT drive this on a public road.
If you are caught you will be in a lot of trouble, and I mean a lot.
Thanks for your concern 👍😄❤️. It means a lot you took the time to write all this.
But did you know I drive this truck professionally and have all permits, licences and equipment (i.e. Tacho) required?
@@uglysjourney Ah OK I didn't know this.
I have seen others do similar and not realise that if their vehicle can be used commercially then they must have all the necessary paperwork, qualifications etc.
Obviously if you use it both commercially and for recreation I guess you are covered.
Cheeky question but how do you do both and get around hours regulations and the fact you are driving your commercial vehicle that provides an income as a recreational vehicle as well ?
Would be interesting to know.
Cheers
@alexpervanoglu7420 I only use it for commercial purposes and it is commercially registered 😄👍. Fun can be commercial, you know. And the government considers all use of a commercial truck to be commercial.
Not exactly a trick. Not getting around 👍😄. But does it explain enough?
@@uglysjourney Last question, what is it's commercial perpose ?
@alexpervanoglu7420 😄👍 no problem, questions are good. Everything we do is linked to our "hotel on wheels" and/or this CZcams channel and other social media.
Top Deck, Rear Deck & Side Deck vs Electric Steps.....lol you guys win by more than a million bucks :)
PS: Re the 4WD question. Last week I had to brake heavily because a luxury 4WD SUV swerved to my side of the road to avoid a puddle. The RV world is the same and maybe even more.....
Made me smile big time. Thanks ❤️❤️👍.
Yeah you are right. The RV world is the same and more 😄👍. People put in a lot of money and are very carefully.... But I also hear these stories; Maroc desert. A brave truck RV owner, 4x4 and expensive, went over the sand dunes. Very proud.... And he was amazed that a short while after that, in an old Peugeot 306 break, a Marrocan man arrived trying to sell dates..... He just drove around the sand dune 🤣🤣
@@uglysjourney Buy the dates!!!!!
Cool story and thx for the reply :)
@Ulbre 👊
Please do not build an entry between the cab and the rear. If you look at the video, the cab is designed to move separately with the cargo. To combine them is going to cause design damage and ruin your beautiful creation. Those two things are meant to move on their own and in different directions due to terrains.
❤️👍 Yeah you are right, thanks for your kind concern, a fixed connection is a bad idea! But please know there are flexible connections available.
Without 4wd you have a truck that goes only on paved roads or perhaps hard dirt, the earth roamer with 4wd roams the earth. No comparison.
Thanks for voicing your thoughts! Are you an experienced expedition truck driver?
In any way, I am quite sure I will be at the same type of roads the Earthroamer drives. Earthroamer is build for "luxury", not performance 😉. If it would have been a performance vehicle it would have been way lighter....
Do you have a lot of off-road experience on motorhomes? Do you know what weight distribution is when driving off-road? Don't you think that with a certain roll off-road, your refrigerator will come off or you will just turn over because the water inside, accumulators and much more have weight? If you mean driving just on dirt roads, any truck can handle it, it's not a sports car.
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the main difference is that you build your one yourself!!! Money is not everything. And if you will be on a nice place somewhere in the world, who will earn more respect: someone like you who invested a lot of work and passion into your truck or another person who „just“ spend 1,1 mln EUR, probably more than anyone in country you visit, would earn during the whole life. We have also a „just bought“ truck and I could be never as proud on it as you can be. I feel always uncomfortable if I am getting asked about the price of our car. I would love to answer the same like you! Anyhow, I love your video and the Humor. Have a fantastic time with your wonderful truck!!! Andreas
Many thanks Andreas! ❤️❤️ I would like to reply to you with a lot of love.
In my opinion everybody buys, makes or gets the vehicle they desire and have the time and money for. And for everybody it is just perfect. Because it is theirs. ❤️
I hope you will enjoy your vehicle like we are enjoying ours.
Much love and thanks so much for your support ❤️
Haha awesome, very comparable to each other but the price wins it for me. Ugly would be the much better home on wheels, Robbo and Barb 👌👍
Much love and thanks!! ❤️❤️
well done. You have a massive business potential with what you have built. Amazing..
Thank you, that sounds like a very nice compliment 👍❤️ I seem not to have the business smarts that you have......so, what do you mean? Make more of these containers?? 💰🤷
@@uglysjourney yes.
Who the fuk would pay 1.1m for that thing gotta be kidding me I'd rather buy a house
❤️👍 My analysis so far? People with plenty money who think they want to be adventurous, but be prepared for anything in advance. And that is not such a bad thing, right?
But what happens when they get stuck (the adventure happens)? They call a recovery company to get them out, because they have the money and did not invest in getting the skills and it would be a waste to damage such an expensive vehicle 🤪🤪🤣 ..... More or less something like that.
LOL, adding yourself points because you put in a drying rack, etc really slants your results.
🤣 fully understand your thought!
But did you know many camper people take photos of just that drying rack? Apparently it is difficult to find a good spot to dry something in or around a camper 🤷.
Do you own a camper as well? And what is your drying solution?
@@uglysjourney I do not own a camper... yet, but if I did and wanted to dry things outside, I'd probably build myself a similar rack. I just wouldn't count it as a point when comparing my build with a 1000000$ build. Or if I was going to do that, I'd give the pricey camper WAY more points than you did for the material quality and overall look and feel. Don't get me wrong, your build is effective and looks ok, but falls short on the aesthetics, material quality and probably durability and strength as well vs the pricey one. I don't feel like this was a very objective comparison.
Understand you thought.
But I would like to think they are smart-points. Everything does not need to be very pretty or expensive. It is a simple and adequate design 😄👍❤️
well done ☺🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑
Thank you! 👍❤️
The difference in cost is crazy but in the Canadian north 4wd and the 4 season capabilities of the over priced ER is a huge plus.
Yeah, thanks! 👍 Our truck is all-season as well. Very well insulated and all watertanks inside.
And regarding 4x4 there are things I do not understand. Perhaps you can help? In which cases do you think one would benefit from 4x4 above driver skills?
The better the terrain of your 4Х4, the further you will need to look for a tractor so that you can pull it out
@@alexanderpalamarchuk5190 I live in the foothills of the Rockies and we get plenty of snow and ice and it gets cold around here. I'm not about wheeling campers nor am I about staying at a KOA or the like. Yeah, earthroamers are way overbuilt but on the flipside most conversions aren't up to the task. It's not unusual to get 12" of snow overnight or for the weather to dip to -20c unexpectedly.
Hope that clears things up.
Fair points. 👍❤️ But think about this. When you live, love and work in a place then I understand you have equipment for that place. Ergo you have a 4x4 and that makes sense! You need to drive through the unexpected snow.
But I would never go to your area in snow/rainy seasons. And think about it, a Earthroamer would also not go there in that period (99% of them). So having a 4x4 Earthroamer seems very pointless.
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Echt tolles Video! Das was Ihr mit Bilder gezeigt habt ist schon lange mein Grundgedanke. Wozu 1Mio ausgeben, wenn man nicht einmal auf nen Campingplatz kommt, weil der LKW zu groß ist
Wow, das ist so ein cooles Kompliment!! ❤️ Danke schön! Und wie cool, dass du die gleiche Idee hattest! Wirst du auch einen bauen?
👍❤️ Danke für die Unterstützung und den Kommentar!
@@uglysjourney Wir haben auch vor, uns eien LKW auszubauen. Die Planungsphase ist in vollen Zügen... der Ausbau soll cirka in zwei Jahren beginnen... unterdessen erkunden wir im Gustl die Welt :-)
Viel spass!! Mit die Planung UND die Reise 👍❤️ Vielleicht bis später!
The £1m prove tag is just ridiculous click bait. It's a second hand truck retaining truck features, a container and a few poles that require a lot of hard work to set up.
Not really, but thanks for your opinion. 👍❤️😉
The only drawback to your build is off-road ability. However your cost and the fact that you built it yourself is miles beyond Earth Roamer. Earth Roamer is a Gucci brand for rich people wanting a vacation toy. It would never stand up to the rigors of daily living.
Earthroamer is Gucci!! 🤣🤣🤣 I think that could be spot on.
Gucci is quality, no doubt, but indeed the question remains is it worth it....
Thanks for the comment and support ❤️👍
@@uglysjourneyI personally am more of a bare bones overlander myself. I just enjoy the simple pleasure of being as far away from people and civilization as I can possibly be without spending a ton to get there, but I do love seeing you living your dream and enjoying every step of the way. Don't entertain the haters. You guys are amazing and never let anyone short change your goals and joys. As long as it makes you happy I'll be along for the ride.
Absolutely right! 👍❤️👍❤️
The good thing about it is that everyone builds/buys/gets the vehicle that is perfect for their needs and budget.
And everybody can be happy!
Nice build Ugly, how did you homologate it in The Netherlands please?
Thanks again! 😄👍❤️ There was no need to homologate....
Yours is better
Thank you! ❤️👍
How to self convence that you are poor. Is like saying that a Lambo has 4 wheels and your Kia also has haha
😄 hehe, you could say that....
So, idea about container on truck is nice, but would be better if you take a semitrailer like Iveco Daily and put there this container - its smaller vehicle, less fuel consumption, smaller tyres (its one of expensive parts in car services) and have 6 person version of cabin, also its category of vehicle for entrance of cities (most city-center or in europe is forbidden for trucks, trucks forbidden also for some another places, much more expensive toll roads)
Its can be great also if you are working on this vehicle and change trailer for another work.
But if you use only for traveling best way its find trailer or typical alcove for 15 000 - 30 000 euros - and everything is already constructed by engineers and factory for living in traveling,
Spend 100k or 1kk USD hmmm.....
Hi Alexander, thanks for letting us know your thoughts! 👍❤️ But sadly you say quite a few things that are not true or, at least, need some extra explaining. Are you up for that?
The main thing of you idea is to get a Iveco Daily. Let's investigate that. So which Iveco Daily can carry around this 5.000 kg container. Could you share a link?
Please respond, also when you found out that you are wrong. This helps other people. 👍❤️
@@uglysjourney I wrote a comment with a link to information about the container, now I do not see this comment - perhaps links cannot be added, I will write well again.
The weight of an empty standard container is 20 feet (as I see it is presented here) it is 2100-2300 kilograms, the weight of a standard trailer with everything necessary for 4-5 people is about 1500 kg (with the bulk of this being the frame and body, which should already be calculated, that is, the "payload" will be about 500-750 kilograms, but let's count to the maximum), the total is 3800 kilograms, the weight of the tractor and trailer is about 2500-3000 kilograms in total , we have 6800 kilograms of total weight - which is acceptable for category B+E (3500+3500) driver's license
@alexanderpalamarchuk5190 ah, so you would NOT use the container anymore? Did you change your mind?
Ugly is beautiful not a $ million dollars but built with love not profit don't get me wrong ER is nice but for me it's ugly journey that wins ❤
Thanks for the support Shaun! ❤️❤️👊
Wait until ER starts getting repair bills 🤔 I remember when you set out on this journey 😊 it's a shame you haven't got a hiab to put the habitation container down 😊
@shaunhewitt Yeah you are right! Would give amazing opportunities! But the Hiab trucks are so expensive..... Maybe next time. 👍👊
You didn't compare the amphibious drive.
🤣🤣 yeah both tanks could use that 🤣🤣 And after the amphibious drive test we could do the blast-shelter test 🤣🤣
@@uglysjourney ❤😇😇
@peteross2008 👍
In all fairness, you did the labour yourselves, right? So yours would be more expensive if you paid people to make it.
True! ❤️👍 I did not calculate for my hours. I did think about it though what I would cost. And perhaps I should have added it.
My thought was that I would charge myself around €100.000 for all the hours. So the costs would be about doubled. But still 5x less 😁👍
By the way, stick around. Like to have smart people around that can ask a well formulated (and short) question! ❤️👍
@@uglysjourney You will find flattery to be extremely counterproductive with me.
@StitchesLovesRats No worries 👍❤️ Get the f*** out of here!! 😄
@@uglysjourney better 😉
Okay I’m gonna say it since none of you are going to!
What you guys a comparing to here is like a 1960’s house to a modern one
The Earth-roamer looks way better, the only problem is it’s way over priced
Really? For the way it looks I cannot compare, everybody has his own taste. But for content I feel my build is just as modern if not more modern that the Earthroamer.
Or do you perhaps have specific topic where my build is less modern?
Any americans buy thats over-priced RV...? Marco, you have a best truck, it's a very very engineering and professional job 👌👌🤝
Thanks for your continued support! Many thanks 👊🤝❤️
@@uglysjourney When you coming to HU, please write me, we can meet in west side.
@bthomyka 👍 I will do that! Would be nice to have a coffee or a beer 🍻☕.
@@uglysjourney we can make grill or any hungarian foods at natural empire of my dad. Check on map: H9700 Sárvár. Near this town we have a small, closed yard with my dad's bees :)
Possible to parking your truck.
So we can give hungarian honey 🤝
You are very very friendly!! Thank you very much!! ❤️❤️❤️ When we come to Hungary we will surely come and visit you! And when you see us on the road, please come and meet us. 👍😄🥳☕🍻
Isn't an Atego 1218 a bit underpowered?
For sure, it would be nice to have a bit more speed going uphill. But on the other hand, we are not in a hurry.
And power it has plenty. Stop on a steep incline and it pulls away with ease 👍❤️.
So you are for yellow and know about 1218.... That is special! How do you know?
@@uglysjourney I drove a motorhome myself for years. I started with a Mercedes 608d (Düsseldorfer). And I've always been interested in DIY motorhomes. And I thought about a flatbed truck myself a few years ago. But I didn't come up with a sea container. I think it's great. In the end, I was always put off by the fuel consumption of large trucks as motorhomes.
Nice! And maybe some day.....
In regards to fuel consumption you are right. It is quite bad..... But on the other hand, we do not pay rent or mortgage. And when you do not drive that much it is all do-able I would say.
Thanks for your support! 👍❤️
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Do you do stickers
🤪 ok, I will bite 👍 What kind of stickers? 👊
@@uglysjourney stickers for followers of your channel,
@mentalneil Ahh, sorry! Now I understand what you mean. That would be really sweet. But sadly, no stickers. To be honest, I do not understand the idea behind stickers...can you convince me otherwise? If you want to support you could consider doing a Superthanks (hot the button below the video). Would be very sweet. In any way, thanks for asking and perhaps getting back with your reply! ❤️👍
@@uglysjourney you can sometimes get a small financial gain from them and every penny adds up
Ok, will let the thought roll through my mind for a bit! 👍
I think my rig is better than both of them :)
😁 That could surely be true!! 👍 Could be nice to do a comparison. Do you have a link to where your rig can be seen? ❤️
Your build is better Dutch Folk!
Thank you! 👍❤️
It's fine to be proud of your home, and it is your channel, but that wasn't really a fair comparison. I don't particularly care either way, but it was pretty clear that you were trying to convince people that your rig is as good as a million dollar rig. It ended up making yours look a little worse by comparison
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ❤️👍 But please, explain a bit more.
Indeed I would like to think that my build has almost the same components/content/functions as a million dollar Earthroamer. 😁👍
At what part did you think the comparison was not fair?
Thanks! 👍
@@uglysjourney The highly subjective criteria and rating system. You were comparing apples to oranges as if they were equivalent. Neither one is better, per se. They are a different fruit
@littlerunningwolf You are 100% right! In my opinion, that is 😉.
Everyone builds/buys the "camper", they like and have time and money for.
And all campers are lovely for that reason.
But still doing a comparison between something expensive and something "cheap" is always fun in my opinion.
Thanks for your thoughts. Please stick around! 👍❤️
90% of the function for 10% of the cost I think is the main point, but also that DIY skills get you way closer to buying what you actually want.
Or maybe that DIY skills are worth $1 million
Very nice job 🎉🎉
Thank you again 😄❤️👍
@uglysjourney you're welcome 😁 you're DIY container home atego is a very good idea 💡
🚚 there even is an emoji for it 🤪👍
@@uglysjourney true 😁😁🤣