V13E1: Overland Explorer Camp-HBE - Part 1 

This guy is underrated!he deserve million subs!

In this video, Chris drives a lighthouse to the top of a mountain! Hahah

One sweet RAM.

That thing is no doubt insanely awesome and glad you are showcasing it. It is just so big and heavy you would end up having to pass on a lot of possibly great trails.

The squeaking you hear while on the trail is the Tork Lift Derringer latches, they are spring loaded and require oiling from time to time. I think it is time. Great video Chris, we are going to take a look and see what we can do with the latch on the 164L Nova Kool Fridge

I'm pretty sure NASA can see the truck all lit up from the space station.😲 Nice setup, the fridge door definitely needs a fix. Good video. 👍🏻😎

That thing is a monster!

That Ramper must get at least 17 ft to the gallon.

Geez. You can probably see this thing from orbit. Night time or day time.

That seems the ultimate full-time overland vehicle - love it.

It's really fun to see you experience new platforms.

Nice but too big-n-heavy for me. Chris, years ago there was a pin that went through a bracket on the refrigerator that pinned the door shut over the bumps and bangs. I'm surprised that this refrigerator doesn't have one.

LIVING LIFE at 6:33. Awesome videography as always . A great vid on an awesome truck . Thanks OK4WD !

Great video Chris... Nothing like a diesel chugging up the hills. Torque and more torque.

The canopy really needs a pair of rear windows. Its just real nice to have that view while dinning. Also needs long drawers under the mattress for storage. Definitely trash the fridge and get a better one.

interesting build, this is a serious setup. I love it

Beautiful landscapes! Thanks for sharing! That truck is so huge and complex! It looks nice on the inside! Cool change of pace! 🥾🥾😎

Great trip! Thanks for sharing 🤙🤙

Really enjoyed the scenery. On my list to visit. I also enjoyed the idea of the Ramper but it’s just too big. I feel sorry for the trails. That beast must eat ‘em up.

Trick to comment surfers with similar rigs. Easiest way to streamline the camp breakdown is to open the rearward vent and fire the vent van in exhaust mode, close the door, and draw a vaccum in the entire camper. That way popping the roof down always results in tidy fabric folding that handles itself without the whole second step of tucking and checking stuff didnt get caught.

Thank you for the wonderful views!

Chris that’s a nice looking rig, however I’ll side with others, it’s really to big to be practical when the trail narrows… You and Shannon stay safe out there.

Finally something for us full size overlanders!!!

As always your presentation is excellent. You give insight to products and ideas that help people think outside the box.

That thing is ridiculously awesome!!

Chris appreciate the review of the OEV CAMP HBE. If this type of setup can do 85-90% of the USFS/BLM trails you have been to with the Jeep, works for me. There is an indoor shower. Just need to connect the blue plastic pipe in the battery compartment to the exterior port. 11,000 lbs. empty still leaves a good amount of capacity.

Nice review Chris. Thanks!

I really like that rig. The camper looks to have great quality and I’m excited to see that finally someone put lights up in front of the popup.

Ultimate machine !! 🙌

I’d love to see you showcase a Sports Mobile Econoline. Thanks Chris! Keep it up.

Chris, first visit to Utah and saw some ‘overlanders’ at a petroglyphs panel. I told them i followed you and they knew of you!! Told them if I was only 30 years younger: we had a good laugh! You give me courage to take a chance with exploring where others might pass by. Thanks!!!

Awesome video as usual! I knew right where you were heading when I saw that big rock on the switchback. I camped last summer about 300 feet past your spot , the dead end of that two track at about 12700. Had it all to myself also, amazing spot!

Squeak squeak squeak

Fall Guy!!!😍. Childhood favorite 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Awesome rig I’m a little jealous😀

Great video thank you!

That's thing is massive, lots of options

Just wanted to say great channel, Watch every week!

Nice rig and also to have a little change of pace. Enjoy Chris!

Gotta love those Rams!!

J'adore ce Ram overland !

That rig looks real fun

Nice rig! You're killing me, I roamed those mountains for near 20 years and love the Arkansas River towns like Leadville/Buena Vista/Salida.

Awesome shots Chris, Another Episode of Venture4WD's Wild Kingdom featuring the elusive Alpine mountain goat... Like the Rigg. Safe travels Perry

Hey! Chris , VERY nice looking truck/ overlander vehicule , it's like having your own 5 stars hotels/motels. As always great vids....thanks-you for sharing.

Awesome! I was hoping it would be a Ram.

Great vid, Chris. For those interested, I'll note that this particular CAMP-HBE was one of the early models and the current version has some updates and improvements (like the toilet/storage closet countertop now being level with the bed, added external access door for that toilet/storage closet, offer a king bed pullout, offer a cassette toilet, offer an inverter, etc.) We have had an OEV CAMP-X for the last couple years and OEV is constantly taking owner feedback and improving their rigs. Also, the very few rigs that have needed warranty work have quickly been cared for. The number of US dealerships is growing. So far, Canada purchases are factory direct but they are working to add dealerships up there as well. We've used our CAMP-X well below freezing and the furnace will keep it as warm as you want...though I'll admit, we keep the furnace at a comfortable 55 - 60 while we sleep summer or winter and not 75 like you! In our house, I'd be turning on AC if the bedroom was 75 at night! Ha. And the best part of OEV campers is that there is no condensation unlike our previous pop-up camper that had an aluminum-frame. We had that for 3 years and loved it but the condensation was horrible even in dry Montana. So when OEV started making pop-up slide-in campers, we bought our CAMP-X. The composite panels are R8 and sidewalls are R4 and only place for condensation is the aluminum extrusions which they now cover with insulating foam so now no place for condensation. And OEV uses way better appliances than in our previous pop-up. All the quality stuff I'd use if I was building my own: REDARC battery manager, Truma AquaGo water heater, Truma Varioheat furnace, etc. We are planning to change from our slide-in CAMP-X to the flatbed CAMP-HBE when it's time to buy our next pickup at which time I'll change from a Fullsize to an HD.

If I had that rig I might permanently forget to go home or to work, LOL! I sure love seeing the places you camp and hike. Can’t wait for my annual trek next year.

Heavy! Wow

With those colors I first thought you were in a U-Haul.

Bad ass rig!!!!

Nice rig the things ginormous thanks for the video your videos are very calming be blessed

Excellent vid Chris. Nice vehicle change from your jeep. Looking Forward to seeing more of your thoughts on it.

Yous have sure seen some beautiful spots love watching yous travel to different areas.

The old goat 🐐, well, new goat looks mighty impressive.

I took a snapshot at 9:43......wow what a view.......that would make a great sticker. Love your work!

Very nice as usual. Loved looking at another option. It did seem to be very squeaky though, what was causing that and can that be corrected?

Very nice!!🙏🙏🙏

nice one Sir

Nice Dodge Mahal! Looks like you're Down2Mob! Hahaha. On a serious note...Wow what a beautiful location!

He said 1,100# when he obviously meant 11,000#. No big deal. But he calls 11k the "empty" weight, which seems about 1,000# higher than I would've guessed. I don't know how he defines"empty". But a 3500 with 4x4 and Cummins has a curb weight of around 7,500# (incl full tank of gas). The camper has a dry weight of 1,650#. So, that's 9,150# combined. Add another 300# for the flatbed (additional versus the removed bed), 300# of water, and 500# of whatever I missed (batteries, solar, etc). That's 10,250# , and includes 300# of water that I probably should not have included, depending on what he meant by "empty" weight.

Cool car/ RV/ 4 wheel Ram/ overland 😊 only one fault, not my car 🥲have fun!

Chris, I love you but 75°F with a sleeping bag!? I’d be sweating! 😝

I had virtually the same thing as this on a cheaper scale. A Ram 2500 Cummins tradesman crew cab short box with a fleet wood angler popup camper. It was big……I have an Ursa Minor jku now and my wife and I are much happier. This camper truck is very nice looking though!

A coworker who retired bought something similar and he’s been everywhere with it.He had a motor home and got tired of packed campgrounds.

My favorite part is when you locked it with the audible alert 😂

That is a nice setup I don't even want to imagine what the price tag is on that but it's nice it'll do the trick looking forward to the second one. 👍👍😀🇨🇦

I was just out in Moab with my 2000 F250 Powerstroke. I spent most of the time camping out of the bed using a Kodiak bed tent. This would definitely make setting up camp easier and wouldn't have checked into a hotel the night it stormed. However I did end up in places that there is no way I would have fit with the camper on the back. I was lucky to make it out of a few spots as it was, my off road gps got confused a few times and tried to kill me getting me off track onto what looked to be side by side or buggy trails lol. I was probably within an inch of major body damage squeezing between a tree and cliff side, would've been screwed with the camper. Wouldn't have been able to turn around, and wouldn't have been able to continue forward as the trail became more and more narrow and technical.

Did he fart as he walked away from the truck? LOL

I like that your trying out something new. It sure has a lot of room in it.

Great video. Very squeaky.

That pasta looked Al Dente --- as it should '';) .... next Episide Chris takes the RAM down Black bear pass -- That would tow Orangie very nicely if you didn't already have another mobile basecamp

Agree with other posts, too big and heavy. However, excellent video.

There is a lot of room in the back. Like it. Also, the light are nice and bright. Although, have to have the car running for that.

Yay!

Rad Truck for lots of miles and capability. I don't think this is made for technical trails but it could definitely handle most trails.

This looks like a setup for keeping it parked in the same place for a few days then moving on. Would hate to move it every day. Looks comfortable to live in.

Chris, this reminds me of my own Dodge 11,000 pound rig and after taking it on several similar off road trips I said too hard...get an orange Jeep Wrangler (-;

look at all those carbs!

FYI- its a water heater, not a hot water heater, if the water is already hot, you dont need to heat it.

Maybe stop by a truck stop/hardware store and get an adjustable tie down bar to keep the fridge door closed in transit.

I believe those campers are made in Alberta Canada. 🇨🇦

This would be a great rig to pull a brand new 25ft C-Dory

Seems you're hanging around Colorado a lot lately Chris. I suspect you may be waiting around for the overland expo West at Flagstaff in a few weeks. I'll be looking for that rig and you there🤙

at 3:45 the passenger front wheels lifts. Thinking about the suspension, what is the most likely cause?

Thank you Chris are you going to move over land west? 😎👍

It would be a tough decision between the Ramper and the Toyota camper you used from OK 4wd couple years ago.

You forgot, not get abducted by Aliens along with the RAM :-)

20 seconds in, I’m thinking this is one heavy beast. Seemed to do ok considering it’s lack of lockers. 11k+lbs? Stay out of the mud! And a single 110ah battery? I guess-since heat and stove are propane. I’ll have to check propane capacity. My Four Wheel camper in zero degrees would burn through a10 lb tank in 3 days with minimal cooking, furnace run at 50f on and off through night only. And that’s with Arctic insulation option and a German Shepard to supplement the heater! With two 10lb tanks it seems I was always googling propane refill locations which sucks over the winter holidays. My new rig has no canvas, is not overloaded and heats with diesel.

We would love to hear more next week about this platform in comparison to a 4x4 sprinter. As current 144 4x4 owners, we love the platform and our build out but would like to get back to slightly more technical trails. Do you think that size OEV camper, based on a 6.5 ft truck bed feels adequate in terms of living space? Or would a 8' model feel more livable like the van? Any chance a 8ft truck could actually do some of the trails out there even if it had 37's, lockers etc? We are based in Socal where the trails are rather wide open. Eventually, we will be moving back to the mountains and it would be unfortunate if our rig no longer fit. Also curious to hear your personal likes/dislikes related to passthrough (van) or in this Ok4wd's build (no passthrough). I cant stand hearing the dishes, food, etc in the van cabinets slosh and slam back and forth - which I could eliminate with a truck camper BUT then you loose that easy access from the drivers seat. Did this bother you now that you're used to the revel? Or did you welcome the quiet cab? Travel safe. Thanks Chris.

Awesome rig, bit big and heaven, but looks really comfortable for camping. What is squeaking when you drive?

I’ll be glad to see orangey again. That big thing just seems like over kill to me. Too noisy, too big and just too much. It’s like the infamous rich kid wanting to go on an adventure.

I just sold a similar RV(Tiger) after four years and a 68,000 adventure miles. The last couple years I have be flat towing(30,000 nearly) a Wrangler 2 dr. Rubicon dingy for serious back country exploring. I am now looking for a RV that is not an off-roader or trying to be, haha. It just needs to have 2WD, enough power to tow my JLR and be comfortable in bad weather. Looking for Class "C"1 Ton ,20'ish with a big gas motor. New a 1/3 the cost of this rig or the Revel, used less than a 1/10 the cost.

I can’t imagine the stock axles are happy with all that weight bouncing spinning bouncing and then traction. I realize it’s a 3500 with stupid big axles…..but that’s a lot of weight. Cool vehicle to explore wide/extrawide roads.

My wife is surprised you don't just move your vehicle's when they are very unlevel. Stacking rocks seems like a bad idea and more work. Buy some leveling blocks they don't take up that much room and you can keep them outside if needed!

anyone get a Mister Rogers vibe at 10:00?

Damn I got to where I try not to watch these videos because I get so envious

You didn't mention how much solar it has to maintain that battery??

By the way, nice shoe shed.

Love to see this unit compared to the Dirt Sunrise rig.