I am not only impressed by the rig itself but the whole video reflects Erik's experience & love for outdoor and all the people (& his dog) surrounds him.
Best thing about this truck (and there's LOTS to love), is he built it specifically to include and care for his dog! Wish all dog owners loved their dogs like that! I loved the comment that he just likes having his dog nearby and simply looking at Coffee :)
Thank you Andrew. What extremely nice words. I hope you too have a dog as a best friend. Every night, I kiss coffees nose, and tell her how she is everything to me, and I often thank God for allowing us to meet. The sane with my other 2 furry kids, Gatun and Trident. Please get a rescue dog, if you don't have one already :) Very respectfully, Erik
@@Neverquitoverland - I lost my rescue dog Pete (Labrador) about two years ago due to old age - but I might be getting a new rescue as we speak (Maltese cross) -so quite different to a Lab but it's the heart that counts, not the breed - I know him from his current owner who find that owning him "affects her lifestyle" :(
You really can tell that he puts his heart and soul building the truck camper, and the most wonderful in this video is his personality. He made all the description very detailed and you can't get bored waching him. I bet the truck was sold already because of his selling outregeous ability....
Excellent build. Really nice and top quality. Only draw back I have is the toilet and the cooking area are to close. I understand space is limited and there's only so much you can do. It's just the thought.
🐕 ❤❤Erik, I’m so stoked to see your rig!!! I saw a RU-vid showing the outside and have been brainstorming about that rooftop ever since! So seeing the whole thing and the rooftop particulars was awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing! Im an RN and have two SPCA dogs and have been trying to figure out how to take this show on the road. I think your rooftop patio idea with the solar panels could be a game changer for dog people. I might reach out through your website but just wanted to saw thanks to you and your RU-vidr friend. The whole rig is an absolute dream! I’d but it in a heartbeat if I could! 🐶🐶🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕🐾🐾🦴🦴
Thanks for the video and details. This gives me some ideas for my own build that hopefully will succeed. But again the moto never quit is a very good one to keep in my mind. The roof top deck has me thinking of a different design then I had in mind. Thanks for the great video worth every minute of my time.
Thank you for your kind words. I was really hoping it would help someone, as so much thought over so many years went unto it, and so many great minds were involved with its success. Thank you again, Erik
Erik, been wanting to do exactly what you described in the beginning.. Live..Like God intended.. I love your truck, so want to build one like it.. I know you've probably already sold this one.. Could you be talked to helping someone build another like it..? I want to do just what you said.. Travel America taking photos of Gods country..🙏🇺🇸
This is a great idea. While up on the roof, the breeze is so pleasant, and the view is quite wonderful. It is an easy camper to see from the distance, especially once the roof railings and lifted up, as you can imagine. Thank you for your kind comment. Very respectfully, Erik
I like the rig and most of the layout. But I absolutely love (and share) mr. Petroni’s philosophy about live and nature and his Panama plans. And especially the part about his family and his late dad, may he rest in peace, is truly inspiring and moving. So I’d like to thank mr. Petroni for sharing it and Braxton for filming and showing it to us. Is the rig still for sale?
I love it because I love having bikes and kayaks and living an active life. An enclosed shower / bathroom would have completely eliminated the ability to store adventure toys.
I may loose my girlfriend, but the dogs always make me feel.like the sun is shining. I write you as all 3 dogs are cuddling next to me, as I am about to fall asleep as the richest and most blessed person again. Dogs... are everything 😊
I lived in Indonesia at this moment,my late dad were also master capt to the Maritime sea communication for indonesian govt. and had some dog also,Pitbulls,cane corso, and bullterrier.i have plan to live in US and live mobile live.perhaps it would be awesome if you can build an earthroamer DIY for me.i need an Earth roamer with dogliner/crate on the back.when in the wild, dogs were my alarm and the only partner i can trust.much appreciate and thank you
Erik - This video came up randomly and I thought it was funny that the guy's name (you) was Erik Petroni. Then I realized it was actually you. Good to see you're doing well.
Marc, dude, no way. Where are you? How are you? Are you going to the CZ REUNION in Orlando this july. I will try to write you through your attached name to get in contact with you. Every time Im in La Boca, I think about that great time you and I put the stink bombs in the bathroom at Panama Canal College. That was fantastic.
Has this been sold yet? This is probably one of the best builds I've seen. Excellent ideas with the roof deck and the hammock side pull outs are exactly what I was thinking the other day.
Hi Unity Mind. It has not as we have added so many more features to it, and it just recently received an all new protective coating that it super elastic and far stronger, so it can handle the toughest branches, etc., to hit or scrape/rub against it. We will be doing the final follow-up video on it in the next 4 weeks, and then it will be presented at Overland Expo in Flagstaff Arizona. Thank you very much for your gracious remarks and questions. Please let me know if there is anything else I can tell you with regards to this overland camper. Very respectfully, Erik
@@Neverquitoverland now it sounds like I may be heading to Flagstaff to see it in person. You brought everyone joy at my house watching you light up with all kinds of new ideas and your love of animals. You never gave up and it is a true honor to your father. Thank you for all that you do! Excited for the next documentary video on the final build! PS you would make a incredible company building trucks for others to never give up on their dreams. Also merch?
Hi again Sir, Thank you for such kind words. There was a large group involved in this build, and we all wanted to make a "do it all extreme adventure Habitat." Please let us know if we can be of any help, in any way, on your adventure. Very respectfully, Erik
Alpha, that was one very kind comment. I just read what you wrote out loud to Coffee. Trident is on my left as I lean my arm right now on him, as I write you 😊 Gatun is on my left curled up. Thank you again Alpha :) -Erik
