Sportsmobile Rig Walk Around

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8 жыл бұрын

The Overland Bound convoy was joined by Overland Bound Members #1444 Joel and Renee in their new Sportsmobile on our route to the Overland Expo. Joel received the nick name "11k" after other Overland Bound members learned that he had 11,000 miles on the rig! While at Alabama Hills we had time to ask about the rig!
We hope you enjoy this rig walk around as we go through the rig, inside and out!
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@LiveSimpleLiveFree 8 жыл бұрын

It looks like a fabulous vehicle. But I found this to be an extremely frustrating video. I wanted to see what it looks like. But all the camera work was so CLOSE, showing all the detail, that I never got an overall sense of what the thing WAS. There wasn't an overall exterior shot of the van until 11 minutes, and then it was only for a couple of seconds. In fact, I was about 5 minutes into the video before I even realized that it was a van and not a pickup with a slide in camper on the back. START the video with a wide shot walk around, THEN go into all the detail that you showed. THAT would be great.

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely be making this change in the future!

@LiveSimpleLiveFree 8 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber. We will be retiring in just a couple of years, and we are planning to buy a camper van and spend at least 6 months on the road every year. But because of YOUR channel, I am now considering getting something 4x4 so that we can get up into the mountains and AWAY from those campgrounds and RV parks. Thanks for the inspiration!

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for watching! We really appreciate it!

@pk13910 8 жыл бұрын

There are tons of youtube channels on Sportsmobiles with lots of details. You can also visit their website. They aren't cheap.

@psfphotography 8 жыл бұрын

Good video - but I am pretty sure they used a DSLR for their video work which accounts for the constant focus hunting. A good camcorder work so much better for these purposes and everything stays in focus. Using a 15-30mm zoom would keep the whole rig in the shot. Just my 2 cents but I did enjoy the video - at least the parts that were in focus.

@landcruiserintervention9443 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Fresno and my neighbors uncle is the owner of Sportsmobile Alan. He is a neat person, he gets many , many huge actors buying these and he wont let them cut in line for production their 18 months out for orders.. for everybody.

@brinselyseven5530 3 жыл бұрын

Alan is a gem! He has so much knowledge and passion. I just watched a video tour of Sportsmobile and he was impressive.

@rayo1371 8 жыл бұрын

Great rig. Being adventurous and having fun is not limited to the frugal.

@robertelbert7588 7 жыл бұрын

WOW WHAT A RIG, AND IS 4x4 AND A POP TOP, JUST AWSOME!!!

@TrailRecon 8 жыл бұрын

A true dream rig!

@petervt6226 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice, this Sportsmobile sure is done right. Nice choices made by the owners Thanks for shooting this great walk around.

@11ttundra 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos! There are a lot of over landing videos on KZfaq and yours break the mold. I like how you talk to everyday people on the trail about their rigs. It's like getting 100s of years of experience at your fingertips. I am a new owner of an 2014 FJ Cruiser and have always wanted to overland. I have hundreds of mile off-road but not over landing and it's my next step. I research everything and watching your videos give me insight into real word needs over cool guy looks. This video, the Rubicon, and Defender vids are super informative if you listen. I also like your "how to" DIY install videos too. Thank you for making this channel and please keep 'em coming!!!

@OverlandBound 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jasons4882 7 жыл бұрын

great video - I really wish the background music was not so annoying...

@marcdenton6925 8 жыл бұрын

I want one! Wow, totally awesome, especially for photography lovers who are enthusiastic about remote places.

@XXCTPTT3 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing vehicles and scenery. Actually looks like a movie set!

@19chucki74 6 жыл бұрын

I gotta admit, overland vehicles are very cool. A family of four could probably live out of it for a while, 90% off the grid.

@stough77 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool rig. Taking it to a whole new level...

@breckstreasures7128 7 жыл бұрын

I Love your video walk arounds. This Sportsmobile was a subject!

@karencooper6634 6 жыл бұрын

awesome van,,,enjoyed how happy he is showing us around

@Alienking01 7 жыл бұрын

my dream vehicle. love it. thanks for the video.

@deaconandrewkingtheinspira762 7 жыл бұрын

You asked great questions concerning the solar panels and battery life.

@chadherbert6828 8 жыл бұрын

These rigs are easily worth their price tag, thanks for the tour. I'd rather have one of these than a house. Someday...

@Symtex23 8 жыл бұрын

Sweet rig! One of these days ill have something like that.

@vwfez8697 5 жыл бұрын

my first car was a 1971 vw bus with the sportmobile conversion in Indiana. so sweet . now I have a 1968 vw bus westaflia. I really want a ford econoline sportmobile with the Quigley 4 wheel drive soooo sick.

@Neworldisordered 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Beautiful rig and location!

@mattfoley1497 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jeff1281 5 жыл бұрын

great video - the guys were awesome to watch.

@mattfoley1497 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@undyingadventure4942 8 жыл бұрын

I need this in my life!!!

@jamestostenson7025 5 жыл бұрын

This Couple make a great enterviewing team.

@onigizmo1 8 жыл бұрын

great video. Thanks for sharing!

@off-grid-essentials 8 жыл бұрын

Love your Rig! You have it so Sweet!

@RugbyLock2668 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!

@martintotland341 8 жыл бұрын

That, KZfaq... Is what an excited, grown up child looks like on an adventure :P pressing all the buttons! Brilliant rig. I see Sportsmobile are making alot of different vans. Quality stuff.

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It was a pretty sweet rig!

@uriel915tx 8 жыл бұрын

That rig is sweet, I've been hunting Craigslist for a 4x4 e-series

@RonRawson1 8 жыл бұрын

Thx, Awesome Rig! 😇

@danstennis1817 7 жыл бұрын

What a cool rig!

@christianadventure 8 жыл бұрын

Now that is quite the vehicle!

@SchwalmPictures 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vehicle!

@eladionunez2032 5 жыл бұрын

what a good review. Good job.

@JairoValkyrie 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome Rig

@danhold1 7 жыл бұрын

Great setup

@triniguy2637 6 жыл бұрын

Well thought out rig.

@zephyr7286 7 жыл бұрын

I love how the interior layout was inspired from a Westfalia. Too bad we couldn't get a good view

@kid7672 5 жыл бұрын

Got the grateful red wine at 10:12 !!! Nice 💀⚡🌹

@jacob679SD 7 жыл бұрын

terrible camera.

@OverlandBound 7 жыл бұрын

Would you like to donate a Steadicam?

@adeyemoebenezer 7 жыл бұрын

I think the camera is okay, but the person holding the camera need to go for a training.

@erikadowdy686 7 жыл бұрын

Oscar Jacobo I doubt shes a professional. i think she did fine. better then no camera.

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 5 жыл бұрын

I get steadier camera work snorkeling in the ocean (and I spin around every ten seconds to make sure Jaws isn’t behind me)......

@dphotos007 5 жыл бұрын

Overland Bound Gimbals have gone way down in price. Just depends if you make a lot of KZfaq videos if you do it might be good to invest in something to steady the camera and to have good sound. A lav mike or a Rode Mic Pro for your hot shoe.

@zjenji 8 жыл бұрын

So jealous. One of these will be mine some day.

@williampuckett6257 7 жыл бұрын

I. I love it

@SoDogtravels 5 жыл бұрын

Ok Alabama Hills wheeling hmmm. We need to do a trip up to funnel lake. Ok you asked about the solar and yes I can run the fridge even in overcast for days on my smb. OB 5579 and willing to take a group up

@thehoofersclub 2 жыл бұрын

Alabama Hills!

@DTDRIDER 7 жыл бұрын

very cool van

@jtmunn4496 7 жыл бұрын

who ever is working the camera needs to give it up

@erikadowdy686 7 жыл бұрын

Jt Munn Give her a break. Im pretty sure shes not a professional. i think she did just fine

@JBOutdoorsAndMore 7 жыл бұрын

wow what a sweet set up. loved it. liked. thanks for the tour. also wanted to say great job on the video. and I love what you did with your channel. you have my subscription and would like to have your support as well. thanks again for sharing.

@OverlandBound 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! M

@PickledShark 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you liked Sedona and Flagstaff. I grew up in the former, and live now in the latter. Nice rig

@harrisonschmidt7596 7 жыл бұрын

Great video

@dpe4 3 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@RideAlongside 6 жыл бұрын

Nice mountain bike!!

@dlg5485 5 жыл бұрын

A lot of people seem to think the Econoline is dead, but Ford actually plans to continue offering the Econoline chassis in a cutaway version for at least another 7 years. Sportsmobile still buys them and adds their own fiberglass body, which looks pretty much exactly like the old Econoline, except it has about 4 more inches interior width. They call it the Sportsmobile "Classic". I definitely plan to purchase something like this when I retire in a few years, but I can't decide between the hardcore Ford or a high roof Sprinter 4x4 conversion. I definitely want 4WD, but I'm not sure I need the capability of the Ford. Plus the Sprinter diesel gets way better gas mileage can be configured with more features and storage, since it's a high roof. I think either one would be great to own.

@RicardoRoams 5 жыл бұрын

The ultimate overlander rig. But the cost! Not possible for most people. My guess would be well north of 100K. And the gas mileage with all that weight (granite counter tops? lol) and the big engine must be just horrible!

@mrmagoo9901 8 жыл бұрын

Cool...

@dougharker9913 8 жыл бұрын

uncledoug here I BUILT VANS FOR 20 YEARS IN MY OWN SHOP CALLED VANTASTIC CREATIONS IN ASHEVILLE N.C. AND THE FORD V10 SUCKS ON MILLAGE GREAT POWER HARD TO WORK ON TRY CHANGING THE PLUGS LOL TO BAD DODGE IS NOT STILL BUILDING FULL SIZE VAN FORDS SUCK . INCE PLACE FOR PORTA POTY UNDER MICROWAVE GOOD CALL !

@StevenBagley 8 жыл бұрын

The new 4x4 sprinters have my interest though!

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 8 жыл бұрын

Why are you yelling?

@MADelectriCITY 7 жыл бұрын

Wow you really tried hard on this comment.

@jeffw2811 2 жыл бұрын

Who makes the sway bar disconnect? I have been looking for that for my Ford.

@jacquenoir7876 7 жыл бұрын

Should the toilet be stored next to the microwave and fridge!

@juanrrobledo89 5 жыл бұрын

Great setup, what's the out the total price with all of the amenities in that rig

@PhilipGragg 7 жыл бұрын

front center diff lock? is it the front or is it the center?

@MrandMrsLivingLife 7 жыл бұрын

Freaking cool man

@leloodallasmultipass 7 жыл бұрын

very nice. I love the v10s too. next time google "69 vw bus" to get a proper reference image!

@seangordon9472 7 жыл бұрын

It's awesome I love it it's really cool looking nice rig but I'm sorry you bought it .....you would get way more love if you could say I BUILT IT !!!!

@josephbennett7162 8 жыл бұрын

Background music a bit loud and distracting.

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Won't do that again!

@02mp9696 6 жыл бұрын

I wish we could have seen the interior.

@edadpops1709 8 жыл бұрын

I guess in so cal you leave the AR at home?

@thecowgirltrucker7504 5 жыл бұрын

This is my dream😵

@antoniocedeno9697 8 жыл бұрын

where did you got that bike rack on top the box! did aluminess did for you?

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

Antonio Cedeño yes that is an aluminess product sorry for such a late response, I am more responsive on IG @michaeljoels

@arizonarider6998 3 жыл бұрын

Rich guy don’t know to much about his van . It’s very nice .

@edadpops1709 8 жыл бұрын

Ahaha we use our micro wave to store a mr coffee and a toaster!

@dirtfireservices 8 жыл бұрын

Sports mobiles are nice

@regginaldwilliams9381 3 жыл бұрын

Any A/C features when parked?

@xback40verland38 5 жыл бұрын

Camera job is brutal...Great van

@JuneBugJoe 7 жыл бұрын

awesome rig but honestly some people with money just don't know what to do with it.

@Andrew-on5do 7 жыл бұрын

JuneBugJoe yeah if they were happy with the vw bus why didn't he just buy a really nice one?

@TheRatzards 7 жыл бұрын

I have a really nice 1990 VW. Something a little bigger, more modern and a 4x4 are a great reason to want a SM. And here is a scary thought for you. A syncro VW 1990 will cost as much as a REALLY nice used SM.

@e.lake13 7 жыл бұрын

JuneBugJoe I mean, I drive a jeep that was probably 3/4 of the price of one of these after all the money sunk into it. I built it as a camping rig, rooftop tent and all that. I'm now thinking of ditching the jeep for one of these. Would be great to have some place a little more chill to hang out at if its raining or cold on the mountain.

@wa7shf 7 жыл бұрын

I live in a small town well not really a town just a stop sign so I get to see a lot of trucks go by and you can tell the city people when they go by there trucks are spotless.You can also tell the farm trucks mine included there always dirty with an old cross bed toolbox and a 150 gallon transfer fuel tank mine needs new tires after 60K miles this will be the 8th time I have put new tires on my 1978 Dodge Power Wagon.

@marleneserrano1626 6 жыл бұрын

JuneBugJoe let me guess you a harbor freight fan. And chrap on anyone else. Great rig, most jeeps with any quality up grades are mid 70, 000.00 and not half as nice.

@OBS.Rey__ 5 жыл бұрын

What company makes those rood tops???!

@mojofish1 8 жыл бұрын

If you look away from the screen it sounds like Jim Carey interviewing James Woods.

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Heh heh

@michaeljoel8968 8 жыл бұрын

That is hilarious

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite comment ever

@misterETIO 7 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the song in the background between 15:06 and 16:00

@notgivennotgiven7776 3 жыл бұрын

Bet that set em back a few hundred bucks

@OverlandBound 3 жыл бұрын

At least :D

@nstv23 5 жыл бұрын

How many miles per gallon and how many miles with a tank ?

@Van-Hammer 7 жыл бұрын

What kind of camera did you use for this video? Was it a DSLR?

@OverlandBound 7 жыл бұрын

Yup. We used a Canon 70D. Lot's of improvements to be made!

@ppha7665 8 жыл бұрын

I'd love one with a diesel

@SoDogtravels 5 жыл бұрын

P Pha love my 7.3 smb rb van and this guy needs to really get out and do a Sodog trip to find out what he can do. I’m up to take a group to coyote flats funnel lake.

@kentuckyjustice1408 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody ever talks about bathing.

@Tlahuiltezcatl 4 жыл бұрын

Right that's what I wanna know

@consaka1 7 жыл бұрын

How much does that vehicle weigh? Most weigh stations will still work if closed. Least they do in Oregon and WA.

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

consaka1 I weighed at a weigh station Oregon, loaded up for adventure it weighed 10,300 pound.

@LawnWrangler323 7 жыл бұрын

dang

@elianaalban6211 7 жыл бұрын

Fuese bueno que estos vídeos los subtítulen que acá en Sudamérica también nos interesan

@buf7ord 5 жыл бұрын

Any diesels?

@TheBeard411 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching these videos. Curious if you run across family vehicles. Most seem to be for 2 people. This one would make sense for a larger family but wasn't used in that manner. Not criticizing anyone, just looking for ideas.

@OverlandBound 7 жыл бұрын

Yes we do, but it's more challenging. Different config and a larger base vehicle required.

@prismatic9804 7 жыл бұрын

The Beard You might need an off-road camper such as Mobi or Patriot for family camping. not saying it's required but definitely more viable as an option

@hushg2000 6 жыл бұрын

Granite counter tops?? Naw lol I have yet to see folks built a nice rig utilizing light weight interior material to save gas and suspension travel. Light weight is key!

@martinweber202 7 жыл бұрын

how did the 4x4 conversion? sports mobile or Quigley?

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

Martin Weber Sportsmobile did all the conversion work, I was confused about some parts coming from quigly but that is not the case. sorry that was a huge gaffe on my part, I was unprepared for prime time !

@hollickrichard 8 жыл бұрын

great van great interview great filming background music bloody unnecessary and distracting... really the only negative you play it for 3 mins then a 3 min gap just so I could get into the info about the van and then its back again.

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Noted! Thanks for the feedback. Will take it into consideration!

@hollickrichard 8 жыл бұрын

Overland Bound Thank you, as I said you make great vids with great content the music is just a little distracting apologies if the tone of my initial comment was a little off I was a little tired after a long day. have a great one....

@josephcurran9924 2 жыл бұрын

The best rigs are the ones with all the custom add- ons that will actually get used. Cant stand when owners bulk up a vehicle just to get some attention.

@CoastalKite 7 жыл бұрын

Lookout America! The day that I can afford one of these I'm driving all over ya!

@TheGel69 8 жыл бұрын

why not diesel power plant ? more torque for off roading and better mpg?

@paulhartzer10 8 жыл бұрын

bc theyre americans...

@paulhartzer10 7 жыл бұрын

Outdoor Life really? Diesel is much easier overall in europe...

@Mekhanic1 7 жыл бұрын

The V10 is actually a really good motor. it's mileage is decent, it's very easy to repair, very reliable and $5,000-$10,000 cheaper than a diesel.

@Ihateironyanddumbusernames 7 жыл бұрын

they offer them in diesel. these people just didnt opt for it

@drwombat 7 жыл бұрын

Guillaume Laplanche ford stopped putting diesels in the van chassis circa 2010 however these vans used to share chassis with super duties if I'm not mistaken so a diesel might bolt right up

@elijahelgersma4713 7 жыл бұрын

Can I put on the Power Top on a ordinairy van?

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

Elijah Elgersma pretty sure Sportsmobile will do that yes

@spmpop7546 8 жыл бұрын

are the Sportmobiles insulated? can you ballpark the price? Great video, thanks!

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

Ya, spendy - I'm gonna say $70k?

@petermatos4613 5 жыл бұрын

@@OverlandBound Try twice that price I believe and you have some idea...

@wrodney5 6 жыл бұрын

I live 6 miles from the Sportsmobile plant. It is too bad Ford got away from the body on frame Econoline series.

@dlg5485 5 жыл бұрын

Ford plans to continue selling the Econoline chassis in a cutaway version for at least another 5 years. Sportsmobile buys them and adds their own fiberglass body, which is a few inches wider than the old Econoline, so looks pretty much exactly like it but offers 4 more inches of interior width. I can't decide between that or a Sprinter 4x4 conversion. I definitely want 4WD, but I'm not sure I need this much capability.

@shawnbroyles8274 5 жыл бұрын

Being from the area I see allot of these rigs I too miss the body on frame 4 inches wider isn't a great thing and fiber glass breaks down I'd prefer a dent verses shredded and I think you would be more prone to water leaks I have the v10 best motor made you will never have a problem!!

@cameronkvittem3179 8 жыл бұрын

where was this video filmed?

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

This was shot in Lone Pine, CA!

@jitterbug8899 8 жыл бұрын

what do they mean when they say a rat nest?

@OverlandBound 8 жыл бұрын

I think they just mean a mess.

@RotorMedic7 8 жыл бұрын

The winch cables not being brought in properly. Loose, overlapped or knotted. Does not happen if maintained, or let out and brought back in properly.

@huntergentry7806 7 жыл бұрын

How's the gas mileage? I want a 4x4 van, but the gas prices scare me.

@michaeljoel8968 6 жыл бұрын

Hunter Gentry horrible

@ErokCherokee 6 жыл бұрын

If you're worried about gas mileage heavily modified off roaders are not for you.

@eladionunez2032 5 жыл бұрын

Like a Prius they said. Maybe 40mpg. Lol. Yeah big 4x4 loaded down dont ask about the mileage just go out and enjoy it. Expect the worst though on a v10.