Minimalist Pilot sells Slide In Camper to Build a Stealth Diesel Solar Camper - Truck Walk Through
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День томуBrad is one of the coolest people I have had the pleasure of running into on the road. He is a passionate para motor pilot, seasoned adventurer all over North America, and spends a lot of time out of his minimalist Ford truck camper. His story is pretty cool, because he had a huge slide in cabover camper and decided to sell it to have a smaller, and more stealth setup that he could get away with camping anywhere. I think he achieved that!
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@kenkelble358 4 роки тому
This Man has a life, single free mobility, take note, Young men, stay free. No one is BITCHING AT HIM..
@thomasrainbow 4 роки тому
Dude doesn't need much room in his camper cause he's got the whole sky!
@JT-py9lv 5 років тому
To add more "stealth" appearance, add a couple of amber lights to the top of your truck. You don't even need to wire them up if you don't need them. But it gives the appearance that you're a construction vehicle and that you're supposed to be there. Something else to do is to stop by a used uniform shop and find some shirts of coveralls that have a company logo on them. No body will ever bother you. Great rig !
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Dang JT! That is some next level stealthiness! I love it dude. Thanks for the tips. Now how do I make my rig stealthy? 🤣 not possible
@jnetwork7159 5 років тому
Some pylons locked down to a stake welded to the front bumper is another good add
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
not a bad idea! I like it. Thanks for watching!
@91celsior 5 років тому
Safety vest is all you need and safety cones
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
@@91celsior boom - love it!
@markomedian 4 роки тому
We are witnessing a genius in his element.
@vukken99 5 років тому
pure genious this dude...and obviously he is a lover of freedom....
@00ninja00 4 роки тому
Omg!! It’s so rare to see another person who’s into overlanding/outdoor/on the road living AND paramotor!!! I just bought all my paramotor gear and just started learning!! Thanks for this episode!
@garyren3295 4 роки тому
Full time rver here with ppg too!
@iheartherivercalling4369 4 роки тому
i think this is my favorite vid so far. because you look at people and think you can judge them by looks. like here's this guy that sleeps in his truck. nothing too special. wait, he straps an engine to his backpack and flies around.... what? i love people and how different we all are. thanks for sharing a snapshot of his life with us.
@jeffflanagan2814 5 років тому
If I didn't have a family that is how I would like to be living! That's awesome!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Haha right? Thx for the comment jeff
@doublew030 4 роки тому
Room for the baby in the glove compartment 🤣
@crazy-yammir6920 Рік тому
If freedom had a visual description it’d be this guy and his current life right now 😂
@hayfielddraw4364 4 роки тому
I see this dude flying around when I'm on my way in to work a lot of mornings. Cool to see who he really is.
@ZASurvivalist 4 роки тому
He is living my dream. Camper truck, para, dog and nature.. so damn cool. Awesome channel. Found you today, certainly subbed.
@feleciab7062 4 роки тому
That last part (flying) was 😎 cool. The whole video was. 👍🏼
@johnberry8117 3 роки тому
Cool setup, Brad even has a one wheel n a paraglider all fit into that beautiful rig! Gotta love it! The taller size cap is sweet the way all the doors open up is panoramic. Great use of space! Just goes to show that you don’t need a big rig to have big fun! I’m working with a small 5.6 ft. Bed with a standard leer cap n it’s coming together fine, cannot wait till it’s complete!
@LaDayna04 5 років тому
Your life is grand Brad. Fun to watch.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Heck ya it is! Glad you enjoyed it dayna, thanks for the comment :)
@FreedomToRoam86 4 роки тому
This truck camper rocks! I like the way you did the foot board to make more vertical storage.
@gailjohnson6670 4 роки тому
Nice simple build..Love the tool box step combo..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
@EvilTwin123 5 років тому
Brad is a cool dude. Most van ppl are distant or quirky weird. Air surfing, OneWheel, very cool simplistic shell house... "Check out the big brains on Brad"
@MAgaSUXX 5 років тому
Roy.....AL Burger... :)
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
haha he is Down2mob for sure! thanks for the comment
@carlcolorado3549 4 роки тому
My topper camper is a great thing to have for paragliding. Little smaller setup then this guy's but same concept. Happy I found your vid
@zip7806 5 років тому
I like the Tour group going by in the background.
@diydiesel8897 5 років тому
Yes!! Another OBS Ford diesel overland rig!!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Yes sir! Your rig looks sweet to!
@Sig721Tau 5 років тому
OBS...?
@diydiesel8897 5 років тому
@@Sig721Tau Old Body Style
@anthonyauker7113 5 років тому
This guy has a very well thought out setup, and this was a well-produced video!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Hey anthony! There certainly is a lot of thought that went into Brad's setup. I really appreciate the compliment! Thanks for watching!
@bchewski7107 5 років тому
Good toys, good friends, great life. Much respect, rock on brother!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Thanks bob!
@LangCody 4 роки тому
Yeah man this one was awesome. Brad is an awesome, wild man. The opening shot was cool. The people you meet are so unique. Keep it up!
@INNIMA 4 роки тому
Man one of your best video man. Awesome stuff down to mob!
@ravenfeather7087 4 роки тому
Don't cha just love the peace and quiet you find outdoors?!
@kaseysantistevan2479 4 роки тому
Absolutely love this topper!
@TechVikingHunter 5 років тому
Cool video so far, I cant wait to build something like this. whoever is drinking the Stone IPA IT IS SO GOOOOOOD. Subscribing for sure
@dyode1 2 роки тому
...and THAT's why he has the flag on the stick. ...truly awesome carpe diem moves there.
@jkxtc2016 4 роки тому
I really like your set up....could live in that fulltime....and your right the truck caper stood out ....and this set up you have now ...i would think it's a work truck....nice job ....
@kingskidspoodles1393 3 роки тому
Bucket List- This 68 yr old retired lady would Love to do that. So Fantastic. I really liked hot air balloon when i did it.
@anitamitchell3452 4 роки тому
Best ever .... thanks for sharing.
@joea3235 3 роки тому
This guy has been an inspiration since you posted this video. I also drive an F250.
@DanielinLaTuna 4 роки тому
I’ll be adding some of those landing-gear stabilizers to my twin axle utility trailer! Great innovation.
@kylekarwowski2642 5 років тому
What a cool dude!
@felixcat9318 3 роки тому
That the Paramotor breaks down to go in it's 'Hanger' is extremely neat, low profile and secure! Simple, healthy living with everything he wants in a relatively compact unit that doesn't stand out, what's not to like!
@mobiledetail4you 5 років тому
Next time somone tells me they are living the dream, I’m sharing your video w them... 1 day later, boom!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
haha that is awesome Tony, I love it! I would be so pumped if you shared it with some people :) thanks for watching
@ritajimmie3361 4 роки тому
Really like this unit Thanks for sharing
@b.s.adventures9421 5 років тому
I was recently looking into the same type of setup. Utility canopy. Old ford. Good solid basic trucks.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
They are awesome setups! Thanks for watchin
@brucekrueger7982 4 роки тому
Very cool dude the most important things are ur enjoying ur life, it can't get any better
@alecrivers1498 5 років тому
I am in the ideas/design stage of beginning to build a Rig off a diesel swapped ford ranger and this design is amazing inspiration! so cool!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
I am glad you got some inspiration from it Alec! that sounds like a heck of a build! Is it a long travel ranger you are building? Thanks for the comment!
@tybrady64 5 років тому
Wow, what a cool life Brad has!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Not bad at all, ty! Thx for watchin
@nomadrenegade 4 місяці тому
Nice vid, and damn nice ride! I never even felt the landing..
@Wilbure 5 років тому
that looks equal parts fun and terrifying
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Haha right? Tempting
@curtisbarker9272 4 роки тому
That glass jar of black tea is great stuff!
@innergoof19 5 років тому
TuckerGott has an awesome paramotor channel. Great rig! Love the stealth by railroad tracks idea!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Awesome, thanks for the reference! Way cool idea right? Brad thought of it all
@willygwaltney6644 4 роки тому
TUCKER IS AWESOME
@roguedog6799 5 років тому
I have the same truck xcept its an xtra cab. Best truck ive had!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
The idi's are awesome! Thx for watchin!
@rags-fv6ko 4 роки тому
This is my life so far best thing ever camping and all
@agaragar21 4 роки тому
Whats buddy drinking.............looks like he's nursing that drink for an afternoon !
@bfed2831 Рік тому
Smartly done
@cameron1328 4 роки тому
I wish I could contact Brad! Converting my f250 96 7.3l powerstroke diesel that I took across country 3 times. Big love for these Fords! I literally can't wait to save money doing this and to put all of that money right back into her. Inspired me my dood thanks for sharing!
@thomasfennema3728 4 роки тому
So just found this channel have watched 3 videos and after three years of living in a van and watching stupid UKposts videos on Van build and other people's vans I have to say the first three I have watched of yours are more practical realistic and honestly a lot more comfortable and cool looking my kind of style so well thanks for the channel
@aghauler1964 5 років тому
Hi Brad Thank you for sharing, Try running your wabaso on straight #1 or kerosean, your pump and filter will ladt l9nger plus no worries of geling. Safe travels.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Oh cool david, thanks for the heads up!
@ballisticdan9135 3 роки тому
Awesome. Van and flying.
@CoastalKite 5 років тому
Chose the truck because he can easily fix it himself. My man!! Smart guy
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
haha ya that is a great quote! Brad is a smart guy. Thanks for watching!
@nedaCFilms Рік тому
I’ll never forget this dude ruining Bowe vs Holyfield II back in ‘93 #FanMan
@vanman724 3 роки тому
Awesome stealthy rig, cool hobbies!
@nucupanzaru9609 4 роки тому
Wow, super! Wonderful life! Good things! Nucu 👍🏆
@jcdahippie 4 роки тому
He's his own drone. That paramotoring looks like fun.
@jeffreyvasby3230 4 роки тому
Hey Bud, that spare underneath looksshredded!
@dougrobinson8326 5 років тому
thats a dope rig mann nice setup
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Hey thanks for watching doug!
@VantasticOdyssey 5 років тому
Great set up. You could get a plastic folding step and small cushion if you want a small seat when you cook. 👍👍👍
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Hey great idea! Thanks for the recommendation
@Powerwagonjoe 5 років тому
That side hatch is bad ass!
@AdventureBrad 5 років тому
Awesome video! Looking forward to another adventure with you.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Thanks for letting me shoot this Brad, it was so cool to meet you and get a chance to tell your story! Cant wait for more adventures
@ShinerBock2007 5 років тому
I LOVE YOUR SETUP!!! OMG!! Gorgeousness!!! I agree, I have a Dometic 50L and it has made life while camping night and day difference!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Thanks for the feedback! Yes a fridge can change your camping experience completely!!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
How long have you had your dometic?
@ShinerBock2007 5 років тому
@@Down2Mob I have had it about a year. It's great for around town too grocery shopping. Now can go to a movie whatever after. No need to rush home. My setup is NOWHERE near as nice as yours. Slowly upgrading. I have a sleeping platform a snugfit cab height top on my ram 2500 w a diesel. Next is solar. Would 300 watts do it?
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
thats awesome, good to have a practical rig! Nice, sounds like a great setup. Sometimes simpler is better! I have a 250w solar panel and that is plenty for the fridge, lights, and charging laptops and things. At least a 100ah battery, maybe a couple like Brads setup
@ShinerBock2007 5 років тому
@@Down2Mob Would it be possible to show your setup? as far as just the solar, as a noob, i don't even know where to begin!! Happy Travels!
@obsrv2854 Рік тому
Love your OBS
@vladim63 5 років тому
awesome video and the guy keep the things easy and functional..
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Yes sir! Thanks for watchin :)
@hg2. 3 роки тому
Awesome indeed!
@tadarth7 5 років тому
What a freakin awesome set up. minimalist with lotsa fun toys. :-)
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Haha right? The toys are what it's all about
@57NUPE 5 років тому
Now that was awesome!!! I’ve jumped out of airplanes in the Army, but para-sailing would be soooo cool!!! HIs rig is cool as well!!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
That's awesome darryl! Ya Brad is an inspiration to live it up while you can
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Glad you enjoyed it my man! These are the videos I've wanted to do for a while
@Martian74 5 років тому
Paragliding is the wing without the motor and paramotoring is with the wing and motor. Parasailing is behind a boat.
@vinmad6669 4 роки тому
Yes sir........ U no I love ur channel.....love ur videos.........stay safe...... keep doing what you do... peace brother
@utahbones3094 5 років тому
Awesome!👍
@tanksouth 2 роки тому
Thank you.
@danmcelroy6584 5 років тому
Nice rig!
@camronbay1 Рік тому
Nice set up.
@Sniper4370 5 років тому
Brad is the man! I know him personally. I worked with him for years and thought of him as a little brother. Sold my S-10 to his little sister. Got pulled over in my Cadillac giving him a ride home. Cried when his mom (and mine) died. I envy the guy! Wonder if he still makes that noise with his mouth when working on things that drove me nuts!? Love ya Brad! Call me!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
That's awesome man! Good to hear from ya. It was pretty cool meeting Brad and I cant wait for future adventures! Thanks for the comment!
@Sniper4370 5 років тому
No worries! Great vid! Awesome that you ran into Brad. He really is a great guy. Keep the videos coming.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
@@Sniper4370 heck ya man! I will! Glad to have ya following along
@MoeFokah 4 роки тому
I swear has a Lil garden somewhere he grows his "produce".... Calls him his "babies" too. 😆 Dope setup..
@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS 5 років тому
This is similar to my set up on my Silverado 3500. Very functional!
@thetankslapper 3 роки тому
He doesn't need to go anywhere to find adventure, he is the adventure.
@seabreezeof 4 роки тому
This guy is the real deal
@rdooski 5 років тому
This dude was about to pull some mission impossible type stuff. Its all a front.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Hahaa I love this comment!! Thx for the laugh
@devonsomething.1909 4 роки тому
Nice set up sir.
@wb5mgr 5 років тому
Loved my 96 3/4 ton powerstroke. Gave it to my dad with 375k on it. He still has it. Great trucks. Long bed, great to make an overland vehicle. Also had a 2003 dodge Cummins which I loved just as much.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
That's awesome! Good amount of miles! Did you check out my 01 dodge camper on my channel? It's pretty sweeet!
@wb5mgr 5 років тому
Down2Mob Overland I did, wondered what year it was exactly. Sweet ride for sure. Those trucks never die...
@bubbalovesoatmealadventure108 2 роки тому
Oatmeal and Eye think this maybe the best rig ever!!!
@lindas1496 3 роки тому
I may be 74 & crazy but come April\May 2021 l will be living in some kind of a vehicle. I have down sized and gathered supplies for living on the road. It is cold in Canada...borders are closed. So no Arizona. So l have to plan for very cold winter. I grew up poor off the grid...so God willing l am done giving all my pension to landlords. Too stressful.👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️Thanks for your knowledge, experience and your video.
@patriotrob7066 4 роки тому
Brad was one cool cat...👍🇺🇸
@TinyHouseLife 5 років тому
so awesome and the mini small single plane thingy is so cool, never seen anything like it!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Thanks I am glad you enjoyed it! It's called a para motor and they are not your every day adventure device that's for sure! Similar to a Para glider but with a motor
@TinyHouseLife 5 років тому
@@Down2Mob Nice! Oh def loved it the whole video but the para motor was unreal.. if his truck ever gets stuck he can just fire that thing up an hes gonezo!! haha love it!
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
@@TinyHouseLife Haha never thought of it like that! Lol thatd be awesome. Always good to have a deployable vehicle! Mine is the dirtbike
@TinyHouseLife 5 років тому
@@Down2Mob i know right..but one day when shit hits the fan he can get up out of it and split..we will still be stuck on the ground. cool i think thats what i am going to get for my deployable vehicle as well a dirtbike :). did he tell you what it cost? Loving your videos brother
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
@@TinyHouseLife haha totally, never thought of it like that! We didnt get into specifics of the cost but I think he said just the wing was a couple grand. A dirtbike is the way to go! I have a 2009 KTM 250xcw mounted on my truck and I love it. Thanks man, really glad you are enjoying the vids!!
@jamesmerkel9442 3 роки тому
front hitch biker etc carrier winner idea. Rear truck bed box turned bumper box & construction work platform 2 step ht is just custom perfect yet right off the shelf simple solution. Another stealth camper guy, tuff world.
@jamesmerkel9442 3 роки тому
Side camper hatch not insulated might as well b a window there, oh there is open the hatch.
@dusteroverlanders7396 2 роки тому
Wonderful!!!
@kartof1 5 років тому
Very interesting interview.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Yes it was awesome!
@devonsomething.1909 4 роки тому
True enough could put some numbers on the back left of the cab and back left by the bumper on the bottom left of the bumper.
@nicksmith7552 5 років тому
Cool.....the dude has a camper with a Heli pad !
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Haha right? Such a rad setup! Thanks for watchin
@thealphabeaver298 4 роки тому
Good to see Karl is going well
@carolhewett3756 3 роки тому
I like his philosophy and minimalism. Yet I would have done things differently to avoid so much crouching and kneeling. The bed should be as low as the counter and the counter should be as high as the bed so that you can cook while sitting. Any loss of storage on one side would be compensated for on the opposite side. I cant believe he gets all the rec junk in there. What a way to live. Happy travels.
@lagunn327 2 роки тому
So cool!
@backcountryoverland103 5 років тому
Ah ha ! There's the ol' EEXP...... Good to still see it out there. Love the minimalist workings of his rig.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Yes sir! Now the dodgemahal! Haha love this rig. And Brad's, super cool and functional setup
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Thanks for tuning in!
@backcountryoverland103 5 років тому
@@Down2Mob I'm sure we'll cross paths out there someday. I'll be sure to stop by and say hey if I see you. Easy to spot that rig. I've been in it. Acquaintance of Bryon Safe Travels.
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
@@backcountryoverland103 it sure does stick out like a sore thumb! Haha that's awesome man. Sounds good!
@gabekrieg1927 3 роки тому
Amazing
@twocentproductions5326 5 років тому
Zig says, tight mate!
@underscorejeff 5 років тому
Interesting choice for a house counter. But I dig the paramotor! Haha
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
Right? Makes it feel super homey haha
@chriscastillo6299 4 роки тому
I would love to travel around but got my wife and daughter lol
@mikemccabe7124 5 років тому
For $30ish u can add a 12volt linear actuator w/300lbs of workin force off Ebay or amazon for each of the side hatches so they'll electrically open & close.. i use the stock gas strut on the one side to make it so u only need 1 per side, i have the same topper on my work truck & have mine wired into my car alarms remote so i can open & close remotely and i love the convenience.. going on 2+years since i installed & I've had no issues yet
@Down2Mob 5 років тому
That would be a sweet upgrade! How long have you had that setup? Holding up well?
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