The Overland Expo West 2024 held in Arizona from May 17 to 19 witnessed a lot of camping exhibitors and enthusiasts. One of the eye-catching creations was the Wabi Sabi DIY Overland camper built by two aerospace engineers. The highlight of this beauty was its lightweight attributes and fact that it is fully functional for adventurers. Michael and Yvonne Fuchs, the creators of the camper, have been working and tweaking features of the camper for a couple of years to make it road perfect.
The DIY Overland camper built on Jeep Wrangler Sport went through many tests and makeovers. It has a carbon fiber composite roof which was an upgrade to the original honeycomb cored fiberglass roof with an aluminum outer frame. The new roof was set up to reduce the weight and increase thermal insulation, and adds 7’3” standing height in the back.
According to the makers, this change was done to increase its thermal R-value to help increase camper’s cold-weather comfort. The new roof is about 30-percent lighter than the original one, making it an ideal pick for expeditions and camping in colder seasons/regions.
The exterior of the Wabi Sabi Overland camper is designed on the principles of minimalism and practicality. The interior is also focused on simplicity and comfort. The camper has a water system, a convertible dinette/bed, and a pop-top that enables standing space for the ease of dwellers during camping. The new lightweight carbon fiber bed platform makes the spot cozier.
There is a section created to help access the camper from the Jeep’s cab. A 525W rooftop solar panel provides power to the interiors and is backed by 300Ah lithium batteries. To battle the extreme cold, there is a diesel heater.
The kitchen cabinet is the center of attraction and features a 50-liter refrigerator and a sink with a hand pump faucet. There is a 12V oven integrated into the kitchenette. Other inclusions in the camper are slide-out separating toilet, slide-out storage bag and trash can, fire extinguisher for safety, battery monitor, and 120VAC and USB sockets.
The creators do not wish to build another camper like this and they love to test it with their travel expeditions. You can learn more about their creations and journey on Wabi-Sabi Overland. What do you think of this camper? Let us know in the comments.
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