LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
Thanks! We can't wait to head out on some summer trips.
JK/JL Jeep Camper Concept
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Mules
Well-known member
Amazing build and thanks for sharing progress with us. You should be proud, as this is one of the best DIY builds there is.
Now it's time to stop working so hard and enjoy it!
Somecallmetimm
Adventurer
Beautiful work! Can't wait to see where you take it and how it performs long term! Excellent job!
Old Stout
New member
No commentary yet in expo Cruiser forums, but there was an Enduro box on a Land Cruiser at West that was similar in build/details, aimed at maybe a Maltec alternate? If Enduro could put on a cruiser, would probably be able to do a Jeep adaptation. Gear Junkie said it was $215K, $90K+ for the Land Cruiser and $125K to $140K for the camper and vehicle upgrades, benchmarks to an estimate a Wabi Sabi special for $125K as a ball park?Quote from the comments in the Expo West 'Top Rigs' article:
"geez, they could sell a ton of those Jeep Wabi Sabi things"
LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
Thanks. It was nice to hit the road for the last week and just enjoy it. It was really comfortable for Yvonne and I, and everything worked quite well. It's a nice setup for us.
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LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
Ha, that's funnyQuote from the comments in the Expo West 'Top Rigs' article:
"geez, they could sell a ton of those Jeep Wabi Sabi things"
I have had a ton of email requests lately asking if I will make more of these, and a bunch of people at Expo West asked if I would consider starting a business making them. In a way it would be fun to make more, but my head spins just thinking about the logistics of doing it right and doing due engineering diligence on a product like this. It would be a big undertaking.
LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
It’s a soft type of foam gym mat (the stuff that fits together like a puzzle). Yvonne and I thought that the blue color might brighten up the otherwise black/gray/white interior a little. It’s really comfortable, lightweight, and it makes the habitat feel quiet and warm. We might need to replace it every few years if it gets scuffed up, but we like it so far, and it’s really easy and inexpensive to replace if needed. Right now, it comes out in one section, so you can pull it out, clean, and reinstall it in just a few minutes. Also, you can’t see it in the photo, but the flooring right by the entry door is a grated rubber mat that helps remove sand and stuff from your feet when you come in. I did the same thing on our old Unimog, and it worked well, so I did it again on this vehicle. It seems to really help keep the habitat clean.
P.s. As you can see in the photo (Stephan Edwards took that photo at the show), there is a lot of standing height in the back, and it seats four people on the couches during the day. It’s a nice volume. Also, the camper almost looks staged in that photo with the fruit on the counter and such, but that’s just genuinely how it was when Stephan came by to talk.
LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
I’ve chatted with Enduro periodically over the last few years, and Yvonne and I got to take a really good look at the Enduro box on the Land Cruiser at Expo West. It’s a super nice camper, and I think it is worth that price to the right traveler. They did a great job on that camper for sure and they are nice people. I like their approach and attention to detail.
I talked with Bryon Dorr (Gear Junkie) at the show, and I think those numbers are about right.
LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
Thank you very much. It sure was a lot of work; we look forward to taking it on adventures now. It was great to just take it out of for a week.
Congrats on finishing the build, it's a great design and between this thread and Dan's videos it's given a great insight into the design process.
I've a question on the roof. Did ye consider a euro style pop top?
With elevating/parallel hinges which gives a bit of raise even on the low side. I'm guessing maybe the weather resistance wasn't sufficient?
I've a question on the roof. Did ye consider a euro style pop top?
With elevating/parallel hinges which gives a bit of raise even on the low side. I'm guessing maybe the weather resistance wasn't sufficient?
mog
Kodiak Buckaroo
Awesome build. And it is great to see it done. I'm sure it will give you many happy miles and experiences like your other great rigs have.
You know your rigs are a hit, when long after you have parted with them, they are still associated with you.
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LostInTheWorld
Builder/Traveler
Yup, I totally considered a euro style pop top. I think they can be really nice. I also considered a side hinged setup, a flip top, and a full vertical lift configuration. I think they all would be good on this camper in their own way, but in the end, the front hinged wedge was very lightweight, simple, strong, and made the solar wiring easy. I’m quite happy with the living space of the wedge right now. It’s a lot of room in the back of the habitat, and the lower height up front seems fine for such a small camper. When we are hanging out in the habitat, it’s easy to forget that we are in the back of a jeep.