SilentE
New Member
Greetings from NorCal,
A year ago I picked up an OEV (Outdoor Explorer Vehicles) camper on my first Ram, an HO/Aisin 3500 Laramie, after the owner decided it didn’t suit his needs perfectly. Love the truck so far. Our background was two previous 4x4 Ford-based vans, and lots of BMW GS moto camping and touring for me, in western US and Baja. And numerous Toyota trucks way back.
OEV’s build in Alberta was done on a new 2020 cab and chassis and is their “Base Camp Hardwall” model. OEV’s bread and butter is in composite pop-ups with premium outfitting, and this is likely to be the only one like this they do. The previous owner did some towing with it and drove it almost 30k, but didn’t set it up for solo off road travel, so that’s what I’m working on this past year and why it’s still a work in progress. Highlights are Carli 3.25” pintop up front and Deaver custom springs in back with Kings all around, Hydralift motorcycle lift, 720w solar to Lithionics batteries, two “almost” queen beds, indoor and outdoor showers, bathroom, etc. I’ve added some additional molle storage, AEV bumper and 16.5k Warn winch, some cab dog proofing, moto lift upgrades, and water and solar system improvements. On deck next are some lighting upgrades and Extreme Outback air system, and more Carli goodies. This seems like alot for an intro and I’ll maybe have to add a build thread since there’s quite a bit to list. In short, the Ram drives beautifully and I can’t say enough about the refinement of the truck in general after years in older rigs.
Cheers, Eric
A year ago I picked up an OEV (Outdoor Explorer Vehicles) camper on my first Ram, an HO/Aisin 3500 Laramie, after the owner decided it didn’t suit his needs perfectly. Love the truck so far. Our background was two previous 4x4 Ford-based vans, and lots of BMW GS moto camping and touring for me, in western US and Baja. And numerous Toyota trucks way back.
OEV’s build in Alberta was done on a new 2020 cab and chassis and is their “Base Camp Hardwall” model. OEV’s bread and butter is in composite pop-ups with premium outfitting, and this is likely to be the only one like this they do. The previous owner did some towing with it and drove it almost 30k, but didn’t set it up for solo off road travel, so that’s what I’m working on this past year and why it’s still a work in progress. Highlights are Carli 3.25” pintop up front and Deaver custom springs in back with Kings all around, Hydralift motorcycle lift, 720w solar to Lithionics batteries, two “almost” queen beds, indoor and outdoor showers, bathroom, etc. I’ve added some additional molle storage, AEV bumper and 16.5k Warn winch, some cab dog proofing, moto lift upgrades, and water and solar system improvements. On deck next are some lighting upgrades and Extreme Outback air system, and more Carli goodies. This seems like alot for an intro and I’ll maybe have to add a build thread since there’s quite a bit to list. In short, the Ram drives beautifully and I can’t say enough about the refinement of the truck in general after years in older rigs.
Cheers, Eric
