Word of the day: Advantageous

This dude has every USA state accent 😂 can’t tell if he’s southern midwestern or from the East or west coast

That ram is a beast Mike. Well done. You're basically ready for anything. Thank you for explaining the logic of each upgrade to justify the expense. I know the guy who runs our local diesel performance shop and he said the best rig to build would be a Ford chassis with a Cummins diesel and an Allison transmission. I like these Dodges myself.

extending the life of your transmission will require additional cooling. Don't be afraid of adding a larger than stock, high-density stacked fin external oil cooler AND an increased capacity finned aluminum oil pan. It will be worth every penny.

I did overlanding in Africa for 20 years, get ssteel rims they dont crumble when you hit a rock at speed.

We have the same tuner, DPF delete, 5" exhaust with a turbo muffler. Other than that the 08 is stock. Been the wife's daily driver for 6 years now. Shop that installed the mods recommended we set the tuner on 3 for daily use and 2 for towing heavy loads. I'd try it, we get around 25 highway mpg at 60 mph, a little less at interstate speeds. Sweet setup!

Love seeing your content and hearing your take on things- keep up the excellent work Mike!

Badass truck Mike. Well thought out and purposely built. Keep those videos coming

Awesome truck!! The tent on top is like a cherry on a icecream sunday!! I'm jealous!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

Mike, I just started watching your channel within the last couple months and I swear it’s easily becoming one of my most favorites! Thanks man!

All the bells and whistles plus a few other impressive details left out and for good reasons. Nice!

Everyone I know that has amp auto steps had problems with them not working after while, rock sliders never fail and add protection to the side of your vehicle. Let's say someone hits you from the side, you most likely will be able to still open your door. Might want to reconsider. All in all great truck choice.👍

In the process of building out my truck! Love these videos! Can't wait to see the next one! Thank you for making them 🙏

I'm digging it! can't wait to see the go bag!

That topper is dope , didn’t know they had those . That’s the best bedding option for a pick up I’ve seen .thanx mike

20mpg is a lot better than I would have thought, thanks for the video!

Mike great setup, thanks for the direct & not flashy explanation 👍👍

Survived everything you survived only to get taken out by the truck rear gate...lol...really enjoy your vids!

Purpose driven and executed fantastically great job brother!

I love your narrative on your rig

Hey Mike nice rig. I have 98.5 Ram 2500, I love my 5.9. I agree what you said about the trans. I had mine built. I wanted my trans built before I did any upgrade to the motor. I’m building mine to do overland/bug out setup. Great video as always sir. And thank you for your service and great content.

Solid setup right there, and being cold sucks especially when you're sleeping.

Hell yeah Mike! glad to see you are still building this and see it continuously evolve. one thing to consider is have spare tires and wheels. We do desert racing all through NV, AZ eastern CA and mexico, all our chase trucks carry 1 to 2 spare tires with wheels for the race car and two spares for the chase rig. In our world if the truck is down do to a flat its a quick change and we are moving again......two flats? most people are screwed. and yes some flats can be plugged but some cant.... keep up the momentum and hope to see you on the other side!

I'm not even an overlander/ truck guy and I appreciate the setup

Mike, you're the reason im saving for a truck! Your tips from experience on all subjects is invaluable.. thanks for sharing

Practical and efficient. Well built 👍🏼

Good job super attention to detail, clean, great working truck.

Given what I've seen here .. the Porsche build is going to be interesting. Love it.

Man thats pretty kickass to know you're a fan of Cummins. I've only been the Diesel field for a little less than a decade but so far they've proven themselves for the most part

Badassery at the next level. Driving my Ford Escape with my head hung low…. Rock on 🤘🏽

Love that rig man! Very awesome setup! You really covered everything you might possibly need to have. 👍🏻👍🏻

I also went with a 2016 AEV power wagon. Air compressor, generator, 12k winch… all the things.

Great video , very jelly of your rig. Adjusting the plans for mine based on yours. Thanks for sharing!

looks like a keeper. thanks for the video and all the information packed in

Legit build. Minimal/DURABLE augmented by individual's must-haves is the best plan. Still like my FJC for nimble overland.

Badass rig. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!

I like the factory sipeing on the tires.

I have a very similar setup...2014 dodge 2500 with air lockers front and rear. 17k winch under back bumper, air compressor, 42" tires that i cut out the fenders to fit, and re-geared axles. 5" lift, decked system, softtopper, ARB air vents for both axles, transfer case and differential all into a vent inside upper cabin.

This is what I am talking about, the good stuff.

Dang dude. I’ve been wondering how you were set up after listening to your podcast with AT. That is really sweet. Simple yet very usable. I like it. Can’t wait to see more.

This is such a well thought out rig. I appreciate the humor throughout the video too, " Level 5 means grossly negligent." LOL

Super slick rig Mike! Really like that Rihno liner coating. Stay safe and God bless 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸

Great truck and review. Love the paint job. Thought about doing to mine before. I have done some interior stuff. Like under hood instead of liner. And interior places. Good topic. I have been planning a forerunner bug out suv for awhile. Probably without the penthouse. And just Gatorade bottles and plastic bags and baby wipes. For the latrine. Probably just go two drive though with some mud tires on the rear. Trying for distance and reliability in my build. Great stuff. Thanks.

Great setup Mike.....very cool! Something that really stood out to me are the pullout drawers. I’ve seen a lot of rigs, even TRD’s, that don’t have that feature when they should have. As a Land Surveyor, we’ve used that setup almost exclusively so we could get to our gear. It’s easy and practical. Thanks man.

Awesome build. Well thought out.

A work of art!! Great job

Awesome, rig. Love the rhino lining.

Sweet truck mann I love seeing rig walk arounds. Nice to see an overland bound badge too.

Thank you for the vid, I also run a Redarc dual battery management system. What an awesome truck you have!

Can’t wait to see the comms setup.

Excellent wilderness vehicle. You'll have great range with the secondary fuel tank, and you could go anywhere with that suspension upgrade. Sweet vehicle.

cant wait for the next vid !!

Love the rhino lining paint 🎨 job man. I’m definitely doing that to my truck when it’s time. Also, the falken tires are an awesome choice. They’re the best bang for the money out there in my opinion

That's a cool rig Mike thanks for sharing👍🇺🇸

I love this rig; I'm going with the 50 gal - Dodge Ram LRAM tank, this tank replaces the OEM 26 gal tank.

My 2019 North Edition Ram 1500 came stock with the Falken Wildpeeks. They're good tires.

Such a great and thorough video.

Love mike thanks can't wait for part 2😮😮😮😎🍺

We miss you here in Prescott Mike. Nicely done, enjoyed your humor as well👍. Look forward to seeing you in Phoenix April 1st👍🇺🇸

I used Line X On my Taco. One of the best mods on the truck. Nice rig.

That is one hell of a beast.

Thats a legit badazz setup. My ‘92 Dodge 5.9 cummins will adopt that setup

Mike move to Montana!! Love the videos,and both pod casts. Always ready for more. God bless you fella!! Mi casa tu casa when in Montucky.

Truck goals

Appreciate the share, and education. Awesome channel

I run a 2000 Dodge Ram 5.9 cummins 2500 with air bags ....and have a couple camping options for the bed . I have a full size truck bed and use a camper shell with 2 - 8 ft. drawers under a carpet kit . and throw a twin size mattress up in there , racks up top for the canoe and thule cargo carrier ..... Or I go long term adventure mode with my Northland Camper . it has every thing and its very comfortable ..... shower , kit. toilet etc. spend a lot of time in it off road camping , working , fly fishing , skiing etc. I like your Rhino coat thats a good idea ! i have scratched up my truck sides a bit off roading thru the bush . So this would be great protection ! Ok thanks of the vid and look forward to more .....

Hell yeah brother, roll coal Mike!!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲

Hey nice truck! Noticed you’re also an overland bound member! I’m the Southeast Director, OB# 1358. Nice to see other members here providing good content!

This beast is awesome 😎 super jealous

Damn Mike, that's a sweet rig, your improvements over your stock truck look great! I hope than when my Ram 1500 grows up, it looks like yours!!! ;-)

Suprised I'm not seeing more of these bug out trucks, definitely getting mine ready

This guy definitely is a millionare

thanks love your vids

Awesome truck bro.

Nice set up👍

Very Badass. Very Purposeful. Very 😎.

Living the dream!!!!!

Light panels on top of the sleeper may be a good idea. You can remove them easily if they are clipped on. I haven't done it to my truck yet, but I have been considering it.

Sweet build. I notice the OB badge.

Arizona baby!

Hey, wanted to let you know that its ok to just do something because its cool and you like the aesthetics. Not everything has to be ‘advantageous’, and ‘efficient’. If you want to lift your truck 12 inches, Rhino-line it, and throw some 37’s with fancy gold aluminum rims on there - with that uber necessary utilitarian bead lock bezel - then you go ahead and do that. Oh, and I’m glad you got rid of that soft topper and upgraded to the AT Summit. Nothing says uncool like a soft topper. Great vid. Thanks mate.

Sweet truck Mike! My bugout truck is a 2002 F350 crew cab 8’ bed with cap. 7.3L diesel with 6 inch 10 stack BDS lift with 35 inch tires. Dana 60 front axle. Fox 2.0 shocks 108,000 miles on her. 4 inch straight pipe Turbo back. AFE intake. Edge tuner. New trans with billet torque converter and shafts. Can’t beat this truck I get 23 mpg On 100 horse June. If I can keep my foot out of her and keep her under 2000 RPM. At 2000 RPM I am cruising at about 75

THis video is hilarious and awesome!

Looks super advantageous!

You need to look into an oil filtration system such as what amsoil provides. Vehicle maintenance will be key in a bug out scenario or for long periods between oil "changes". Just a suggestion. Looks good.

Epic rig very cool video

You’ve got good taste Mr glover

Killer rig! My brother has the same truck minus all the mods, now I want to trick him into building his out like yours.

Looks like you got everything even the kitchen sink! Maybe a tail gate ladder or moveable one

Nice A/T Habitat man! You made me feel better about mine w a similar goal on my 18 6.7 Ram 2500. Edit- A/T Summit what I would have gone w. Habitat I have found a bit slow. Nice build👍👍

Damn that thing is fire!!!!!!

Hell yeah Yavapai county is still land of the free. I’m just south of Prescott

Hey Mike, nice setup. I have a 2012 RAM 6.7 deleted, with 34” tires. I’m getting 19-23 miles, just depends on the day. My next mod is a 56 gal. fuel tank. Waiting for the interior. Thanks

Really excited to see how your porsche turns out.

Earl Sheib: "I'll paint any car for $99.95!!" Going way back dude.

Nice rig mike. I’m still rocking the 5.9 6 speed. Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

That’s what he said love it

damn nice rig! Very durable.

This truck is super advantageous....super

If it's steel, you could just bang it out. That's what he said. 😂😂😂 We love you Mike. (No homo) Thanks for the great content, we appreciate it. Bless you.