JJ’s Overland R1T Build V2 w/ Pop Top Camper Shell (Oru Designs)

Update June 2024. (Bold are new features, crossed is removed)

Current running summer efficiency - 1.75 mi/kWh

Camper: Oru Designs Bruin Camper attached to the bed using DCE mounting brackets
Goat Fabrication Rock Sliders
Colorado Fairing Co front fairing
Custom Built tables that attach to the Milwaukee packouts
Counter top with lift top on two sides, can hold tables or Milwaukee Packouts.
Lifesaver Jerry Can water filter system
Roof Rack: Overland Ruff Rax
Awning: OVS Nomadic 270LT
OVS Shower tent
Tires: 275/65R20 Nitto Recon Grappler AT on OEM AT rims
Winter Tires: 275/65R20 Nokian Hakkapalita LT3 with 1EV R800 Satin Black Wheels
House Battery: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Fridge: Icego 20L
Ecoflow Glacier Fridge
Solar: 3 100W Renogy Flexible Solar Panels
Microwave: Galanz 0.9 cu ft Air Fry Microwave (I still have it and bring it on some trips)
Sink: Ruvati Siena 15X15 Bar Sink
Fresh Water: 5 Gallon storage, Lifesaver water filter/pump
Water Heater: Camplux 1.3 Gallon
Rinsekit Pro with an immersion heater (1500W)
Cooktop: Duxtop single burner induction
Heater: Dreo atom 1 portable heater
Legun Table mount
Acegoo LED Puck Lights
DIY Rear Seat Delete with extra dog space and attachment for Milwaukee Packout
WeBoost Cell Phone Booster
Satin Black Emblems and Tow Hook Covers from Abstract Ocean
Custom Wrap done by Oregon Design Co in Gresham OR



Older build photos and pickup below:

10/9 Update: New wrap photo, more photos available in stand alone thread.

Gives me woodstove vibes. Curious how warm it'll end up being.

Wow Josh! I have questions? How much does it weigh? Hwy efficiency? Back door setup? Approximate cost?

Also curious about if you feel the 21s with aero covers are worth it for the range. I have 20s and may go for more of an all season when mine need replaced.

Dark-Fx said:

Gives me woodstove vibes. Curious how warm it'll end up being.

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The ceiling panel is insulated and they have plans to offer a snap in insulation kit before next winter.

Is this hard-sided? There are some locations you can't camp at with a soft-sided tent, would this qualify?
Is the RuffRax roof rack required or just there to show that it's compatible?

av8or said:

Wow Josh! I have questions? How much does it weigh? Hwy efficiency? Back door setup? Approximate cost?

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I will follow up on efficiency. He estimated 370lbs. They are just barn doors in the back, they easily come off as well they have a couple options available. I think they start around $10k but with all the bells and whistles I paid around $14k.

Phatman113 said:

Is this hard-sided? There are some locations you can't camp at with a soft-sided tent, would this qualify?
Is the RuffRax roof rack required or just there to show that it's compatible?

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The sides are mostly hard with a hinge in the middle, not sure if it would qualify as hard sided. The roof rack was an aesthetic choice on my end.

This must be a special order. The Oru site does not have an option for the Rivian sized bed. Putting Rivian on the side makes it look like it is endorsed by Rivian. I kind of doubt that. I do wonder about weight and suggest that anyone interested check their load sticker, add up the weight of the add-ons, and then figure the weight of the people, pets, food, etc. that will be carried. When you hit the sticker limit, you should figure that you are done.

Here's my sticker:

underbody shield, 22" tires, full spare.

If the unit and rack weigh 400 lbs, that would give me 987 lbs to play with. That might seem like a lot, but add up the people, clothing, food, water, cooking gear, etc. and things can get a bit tight. Weigh everything and see if it works for you.

This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing. Please continue to post pics and updates as you are a true Rivian pioneer. Congrats and enjoy!

Looks awesome! Keep us in the loop on your buildout. Can't wait to see.

Wow, that turned out great! You are going to be nice and comfy in there.

LOVE IT. If only I could justify $14K for a camper...

C.R. Rivian said:

This must be a special order. The Oru site does not have an option for the Rivian sized bed. Putting Rivian on the side makes it look like it is endorsed by Rivian. I kind of doubt that. I do wonder about weight and suggest that anyone interested check their load sticker, add up the weight of the add-ons, and then figure the weight of the people, pets, food, etc. that will be carried. When you hit the sticker limit, you should figure that you are done.

Here's my sticker:

underbody shield, 22" tires, full spare.

If the unit and rack weigh 400 lbs, that would give me 987 lbs to play with. That might seem like a lot, but add up the people, clothing, food, water, cooking gear, etc. and things can get a bit tight. Weigh everything and see if it works for you.

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LOL.. Yes every camper they build is built to order.

Not sure why you feel the need to give us a PSA about weight, honestly it’s rediculous:

a. Anyone doing an overland build is keeping track of every accessory they add
b. Literally thousands of people with mid-size trucks add these types of campers to their trucks every year and a Tacoma or other trucks in this class don’t have any more payload than a Rivian.

jjswan33 said:

LOL.. Yes every camper they build is built to order.

Not sure why you feel the need to give us a PSA about weight, honestly it’s rediculous:

a. Anyone doing an overland build is keeping track of every accessory they add
b. Literally thousands of people with mid-size trucks add these types of campers to their trucks every year and a Tacoma or other trucks in this class don’t have any more payload than a Rivian.

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I'll get this one out of the way. I'm very concerned