2021 Ram Rebel Overland Build - Good and the Bad
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2022
- In this video I do an external walk around of the modifications I've done so far to the 2021 Ram Rebel for Overlanding.
There are many different ways to outfit your vehicle, as long as it allows you to enjoy the outdoors/camping!
Hope you enjoy.
Some of the items shown in the video (amazon links are affiliate links):
Expedition One (My Front and Rear Bumpers);
www.expeditiononestore.com/
Alu-Cab 270 Awning Purchased from and installed at:
dasmule.com
Truck Bed Drawer System:
decked.com/
20 Liter NATO Jerry Fuel Can:
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Water Jerrycan/water filter:
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Fridge (IceCo 68 Quart Dual Zone; cover and slide can be purchased separately):
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Rigid Ditch Lights:
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Winch:
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CVT Mt. Hood (Medium size is what I got):
cascadiatents.com/mt-hood.html
Leitner Designs (ACS Forged Bed Rack):
www.leitnerdesigns.com/pages/...
Frontrunner Outfitters: Cab/Roof Rack:
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Air Deflators and WeBoost purchased from and installed at:
www.wanderlustoverland.com
Trash Bag:
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Krazy Beaver Shovel:
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Tailgate Cutting Board/table:
mountainhatch.org
Pants:
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My Wheel/Tire Setup: Method MR305 (18") wrapped in 35x12.5 BFG KO2's.
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Let me know if you have any questions!
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Thank you for coming by Mule, Edward! It was great meeting you! Safe travels 🤘🏻
Likewise Thor, thanks for having me !
I’ve been running the frontrunner slimline II full rack on my Jeep JK Wrangler long term and it has held up great I love the rack.
Ram is such a great truck, but I also like the new Chevy ZR2 & Ford Tremor as build platforms. Anything other than a Tundra or Titan is cool.
I put Ironman 4x4 spring in my Warlock excellent they have two versions with increased weight capacity.
I appreciate that you bring up weight increases to the vehicle and the need to compensate for those additions.
Rear air suspension helper bags will make a world of difference for you. I do a lot of hauling and towing, so I got an auto leveling system for my RAM from Timber Grove and it's been wonderful. With all the mods and added weight you've been doing, you might want to consider doing a 4 corner coil spring to air spring swap. I'm sure there's plenty of overland shops out there in WA that can hook you up.
thanks for the feedback and recommendation, I will look into those! Will see how these bump stops and coil perform in the next few trips, and if unbearable, may have to go that route.
I agree. I have a ‘19 Rebel with an RSI SmartCap, a TuffStuff Alpha RTT plus whatever gear I’m hauling in the bed. I have not upgraded the shocks or springs but I have added the basic Timber Grove airbags (not auto-leveling) and that alone is a world of difference. Eventually I’ll upgrade the shocks & springs to help smooth out the ride on the rougher trails.
Nice setup, I like how much thought you put into the gear you have. It looks good but is functional so best of both worlds, also great to see you back
I had the Leitner Design rack. Good rack. The bad with me..once the pods were in it left very little room area for my dog kennel and other necessities. I ended up selling off everything and went with the Alu-Cab Cabin. My ram is now complete and I’m happy.
Amazing work in short order.
Such an awesome build Ed! So many cool gadgets and mods to get you everywhere!
Absolutely my favorite rig by far Edward! Awesome job and well planned
Thank you, that's an Honor to hear 🙏
Glad to see you again Edward!! Hope everything is well with you and the family . Hope to see more videos soon brother!
Awesome video. I really love seeing what all you’ve done with it. I had the same truck for a few years and planned on going a similar route with it until I got an offer I couldn’t refuse and traded it for a 2500 Cummins. Thanks to Carli it’s performing much better than stock so I’m going to do a heavier inspired version of what you’re doing. God bless to you and your family.
Great video sir. I have a Ram 2500 with a Cummins that I am slowly adding thing to. Just FYI if anyone is on a budget like me, I did find ditch like brackets that look identical to yours for $36 on Ebay with free shipping and brand new.
Great video👍🏻 really like that Montero in the snow, lol.
Those Methods are crazy popular now lol. My hubby had them on his 2021 Rebel too, but swapped for whatever reason. This is a wonderful build!
Beast of a rig, incredible work Ed!
There’s always Dobinson coils, they offer two different rates. Ones a little more than stock and then they have a heavy rate, but they are a 2” lift instead of 1” like Carli’s new rebel HD ones.
I’ve got the Dobinson heavy rate coils on my new ram with a 58” Rci rack and a ikamper skyview 2.0 and it didn’t even squat at all. Goes down a little if I load the rest of the camping gear in, maybe .5”. Maybe worth a shot.
Great vid as always! I also ended up going air to help with sag, I did the Airlift 1000 HD’s, kept the valves independent so I can adjust air depending on load.
you are living the dream bother! Kudos
what an awesome rig man!!! Cant wait to start adding to my 21 Rebel.
Nice setup Edward 👍
Carli is coming out with a set of HD rear springs specifically for the Rebel that has constant weight in the bed. I also recommend Timbergrove airbags. I run those on my Rebel to assist with the weight of my CampX.
Excited to have you back as well!
excited to see what Carli comes up with, for sure.
Yea I have a standard 1500 and the standard carli springs left me squatting with all the weight. I stepped up to the rebel brings (recommended by carli) gave me another 1 in of lift and solved my issue. Going to still look into timbrens as the springs and end links give more travel so I don’t want too much roll with the upper weight. If that makes since.
Love your set up
Awesome rig Edward! Very inspiring :) Thanks for sharing content!
Have the same bump stops you have on the rear with 4Wheelcamper. It was riding on the bump stops also, after I installed some heavy duty rear springs from Amazon, they took it off the bump stops and my ride improved. When I installed 2 inch ReadyLift spring spacer in the rear, it raised the spring travel even more. Also did 2 1/2 inch lift in front, very happy with the ride. I also installed a heavy duty sway bar in the rear, but found the lightest adjustment on the sway bar works best for me.
my next course of action would be heavier springs , and if that doesn't work, then airbags. How are the springs holding up?
@@KrokemOutdoors Springs are holding up fine. The CZcams video I saw them on is, czcams.com/video/4nTUig1BBOg/video.html. Notice his camper is quite heavy on a Ram Rebel, yet the springs he put on help with the load. I did the same with my 2019 Ram Rebel quad cab.
The truck has come a long way, looks great.
Awesome video and great detail 👍🏻
Great channel man keep them videos coming 👊🏽
that is a badass ....ready for anything truck
Amazing.
Yesssss! The rig is looking so good!
Very Nice Rig!!
Build looking great. Ed I highly recommend the Alu-Cab tilt slide w/decked. 👌. I have a dometic 35 that opens front to back not side to side. It’s an awesome combo with decked without full complexity and weight of a drop slide. 4.5ft wife can still access lol. Hope kid is good.
Cool ride.
Nice - happy to see you back
Thanks Charles, glad to be back 🍻
Amazing truck! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great build and excellent video! I love my 2022 Ram Rebel, took awhile for me to overcome the loss of my 4Runner (traded in for the Ram), but I'm growing to love it. Quick question, did you have any concerns with load, weight distribution and potential fitment issues resulting from the panoramic roof vs solid rooftop? Thank you!
Love this build. This is the first video of yours that I have watched so I apologize if you have already installed them, but airbags will be a game changer. There are also options available to have different pressures in each bag so that you can level them on uneven terrain, which might be good for your sleeping situation. Either way, I am sure you probably have that issue solved haha. Love your video and I just subscribed to your channel!
Great Video!
Awesome rig! I am looking to do something similar to your vehicle but with a camper shell for protection from people/elements
Camper shell is definitely a nice alternative to the bed racks 👍
nice build! Im inspired
You should look at the carli heavy duty rear coil springs for the rebel. They are built to hold an addition 500lbs of constant load in the rear. Im getting this on my rebel because I have the mulit function tailgate and ram boxes which add 300lbs empty. Awesome build by the way best I've seen!
AWESOME! I have a 2023 ram rebel! And I was wondering! I have my ram boxes though so a little different modifications will be needed. But I’m sure someone has something. Or we will have to FaB something ourselves nice truck man
Krokem is back ! Sick rig. Wifey loves the videos too, she loves the music and editing - great job. Watching videos with her also helps me get the gear haha. Wondering if your still using the trigger switches or are you using something else these days? Sending positive vibes bro.
Looks great Edward!
Thanks brother!
Very nice set up🤙 / thanks for sharing your info
Thanks for watching ! 🙌🤙
I love this set up. Miss the tundra but this build is great!
Thanks Zobie! I do miss the Tundra too
Took into timberline bags !
I just noticed...70k+ subs. Keep it up brother! Almost 100k!
Thank you Sir!
Are your rear shocks set permanently on tow/haul mode? Debating between the Falcon kit and the Bilstein 6112 coilover & 5160 reservoirs.
Awesome machine, Ed😎
Thanks Stephen!
This guy has bread. Average human def won't be able to enjoy that kind of stuff . 😎🔥Nice though!
Awesome rig as always, Ed ! I'm trying to make it up there in your area but the gas prices keeps going up in OC ($7).
QUESTION - I know this is kind of a dated video, but I have been following for awhile (and stole some music!). I'm starting a "mild" build on a '22 Limited and doing wheels/tires this week. On your Method 18" wheels and 35" tires, did you use the -12mm offset wheel? I will have a 2" leveling kit. Thanks
Very nice set up. 👍.
Thanks Lloyd!
Hey man! Great content and I love the Ram. I have a 2015 Ram 1500 I use for over landing also. Just curious on your battery set up and how you power the winch and Jackery? You must have a second battery for that? Where did you install it? No room under the hood to place it for me. Factory air box is in the way. Appreciate any help you can give, thanks!
Cheers from Mérida Venezuela love your truck
Cheers, and thank you 🤙
Useful video thanks! I have the same last US trash bag on my rear spare tire, but it slides down the 37 inch tire when I put in firewood. Any tips on how to keep it in place when you load firewood? Thanks
New to your channel, great setup!
Thank you, and welcome!
Great video bro! I bet you spent alot of time online looking for the best equipment! 💪💪
Thank you! Definitely did, as well as getting some great recommendations from friends and community members :)
Edward,
Boy oh boy looking sharp brother. Nice setup some of these like the top rack & possibly tent are interesting to me also ultra long fuel capacity is something I value.
Good job looking really sharp I have original old tech cell booster but it may be marginal as my rig is from origin cell times excellent but some things have advanced & in others old technology is best for sure.
Well done you.
Best David
Thanks David! the Cell booster seems to have a decent reputation for helping, but I have yet to fully test it out myself. I know that it's function is to boost the signal rather than find one in a dead space, so I carry my Garmin InReach explorer for those scenarios where there are absolutely no signals. The only downside is the monthly subscription fee, but I think it's worth it 👍
My friend the raisers that you use underneath the tent where you get them? Thanks awesome truck
The truck is looking good ed... keep the weight down my friend. THE Banks Family 👪
Thank you !
Is the jackery waterproof? You store it outside? Thanks! Great rig!
Hey, beautiful setup. I checked the bumper link and I can't find the Ram rear bumper. Is it the same as the tundra?
Hi Edward👋 nice rig! What do you think of the new Tundra??
Great Build what is link for tailgate bed cover:)..
Hey Edward, for your fridge, how long can your jackery last in full charge when plug into the fridge? Also, is it better to choose a fridge with 12v/24v or just either 12v or 24v? I’m new to it, so your opinions will be very helpful. Thank you
You’ve been busy 😂 welcome back
thanks man, glad to be back 🙏. Hope all is well with you
What setting did you go with on the rear falcon shocks?
just saw the video...wondering what the wind noise with the front runner rack is like?
Love it. I’m going to get the same roof rack for my Rebel. I have the same fridge and power it through the 7 pin trailer connector. You can get a 12v adapter which is nice so you don’t have to have a battery back there when driving. The cable fits through the tailgate gap.
Be prepared for the drilling. I made a mistake and didn't have the proper drill bits for steel ahead of time, so had to make a few trips to the hardware store.
Thanks for the idea on the adapter for the fridge, I didn't know about that!
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@@KrokemOutdoors thanks, will do!
Nice setup! What's your experience on the Expedition1 dual swing out? I'm hearing neg reviews re lead times and poor communication with customer service as they seem to frequently send out wrong parts.. ? Was about to pull the trigger but now I'm looking at settling for the Rig'd tow hitch spare carrier. Thoughts? Thanks, Shin!
For my tundra...
The dual swing out itself is great. As for lead times, it seems like a result of supply shortage issues, which many manufacturers seem to be currently recovering from. What sort of communication issues and parts issues are happening ?
@@KrokemOutdoors got the info from a tundra forum.. it was 2 or 3 guys who ordered 14+ tundra front bumpers and recieved the older gen model after months after promised lead time.. and reported to have hard time with comms. It was around the same time peak covid so I dunno.. im still on the fence between the 2.
Isn't the 18" tire more expensive than the same in 17"?
Hey Edward. Do you have a discount code for the Decked system?
Unfortunately I don’t. Are you thinking about getting one?
How come you don’t have starlink internet bro? It’s Mobil now and can get internet anywhere in the world. It’s awesome and super fast! Wiboost is so last year bro lol. Semper Fi 🤙
What’s your mpg by chance lol
instead of moving the tent and getting more risers could you just flip the awning brackets upside down? so they hang down instead of lift up?
we tried that first in order to fill in that gap, but what ended up happening was that the awning would not allow the driver's side rear passenger door to open unfortunately
@@KrokemOutdoors makes sense, youre a smart guy not sure why i thought you didnt try that already haha. Rig looks great!
Great build. Thanks for the info. At this point... looks like you're about $50k in (on top of the truck cost)- is that a fair estimate?
I'd say retail wise , about $35k
@@KrokemOutdoors That's NOT bad at all!!!
Edward, have you ever weighed your truck to see how much load you're carrying? If so, roughly how much heavier is your truck from stock?
I have weighed it yet, but I'm guessing it's about 500-700 lbs more
For all that investment, I would have gotten into a canopy camper by now. Surprised you didn't go for the Alu-Cab route.
it was something I considered, but for what I needed, this is the best setup personally. But perhaps down the line, that could change ;)
Try out the 305/70r18 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, they will be just as wide as your 35x12.50r18 K02 tires but a half an inch taller when mounted with 45psi and laying on the side of the tire's sidewall.
I am actually thinking my next set of tires are goin to be MT's ;)
@@KrokemOutdoors I'm getting KM3s for my rig. Can't wait!
@@KrokemOutdoors If you are ok with a tire that is a little tougher than a KO2, but about as light as a All Terrian for less fuel consumption and less stress on the drivetrian, with off road grip of a MT, the Yokohama Geolander G003 MT is available in 35x12.50r18(34.7), 305/70r18(34.8), and 315/70r18(35.6). You can check for usual avialability all three sizes.
@@KrokemOutdoors With MT's you might draw in more viewers/subscribers to see where you go with your truck, but then you will need your rock sliders ;)
How's it been lately with them gas prices escalating? Any regrets to buying such a gas guzzling monster overlanding beast?
Who helped you install everything?
Majority of the mods I installed myself, but things like the suspension and bumpers were done by shops
hell of a setup, how do you afford all this so quickly?
Work, Luck, investments, sponsorships. Grateful for all 🙏
@@KrokemOutdoors wow that's awesome man, keep putting out that quality you are known for. Been slowly working on my tundra build because of your channel 🙏🏾 safe travels
I was wondering if you are going to mention the ride quality of the rear. I noticed in the moving shots you could see the rear bucking. I don't think air bags are the best solution for what you do, but would defiantly help if setup correctly and are probably the only short term solution. The problem you are going to continue to have is that you are still modifying the truck regularly. The weight is changing and as such, finding the correct spring rate is impossible. Once the weight is figured, finding the correct spring rate and shock valving will be fairly simple.
yeah, i personally don't foresee any more substantial weight being added to the truck, but do have a few options in mind if the ride becomes unbearable
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Hello, are you Korean?
I'm Korean too I'm enjoying the video :)
I am! Hello 👋
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$300,000.00 truck after you're all done. I can't afford that.
$3,000 for a rear bumper. An additional $220 for a black powdercoat, cause 3 grand just doesn't cover it. Are they nuts? Don't take it the wrong way Ed, love your build and content. But c'mon.
It's a pretty penny! Do you know of any comparable setup thats easier on the piggy bank? Might settle for the rig'd but I really like the functionality and design of the expedition 1.
@@parkje214 I don’t. It has great functionality, i just think that price is outrageous. The Rig’d is solid as a tire carrier, still very expensive. Yes, you get what you pay for, but still.
trade it in for a sierra 1500 diesel
I love this v8 hemi though...
i thought this guy died