This dream of an overland rig, a RAM 3500 with Bowen Customs Camper Bed and Scout Kenai Camper, was thoughtfully designed to support full-time life on the road with its substantial power system, off-road capability, air conditioning, remote work capabilities (equipped with Starlink and MOFI5500 cellular router), and an immense amount of interior and exterior storage space. It has been thoroughly tested for over 63,000 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Antigua, Guatemala, and it has never disappointed. Like all rigs, it is susceptible to minor issues here and there, but none have been insurmountable. This is the perfect rig for someone who wants to start exploring now and doesn’t want to make a ton of difficult decisions about how to set up and optimize their rig–because we’ve already done that for you.
Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio at Nook Overland
Asking price: $110,000 (The value put into this rig was around $160,000 plus 200+ hours of our own labor.)
Reason for sale: Pausing our travels to start/run a business, and we enjoy the process of building new rigs.
Contact: mikejmortell@gmail.com
See more photos here or on Instagram @themortells.
Truck specs
The truck bed is a Bowen Customs Camper Bed with an 18” front garage designed to fit the Scout Kenai perfectly. This bed maintains the height of the stock bed (unlike flatbeds which raise the height of the bed) and adds immense amounts of exterior storage. It enabled us to carry plenty of dog and cat food, 15+ gallons of water, two inflatable paddle boards, two foldable bikes, recovery gear, a pizza grill at one point, and more.
The Bowen bed is overall in good structural condition but does have some wear and tear from two and a half years of use. There are two broken welds on the storage boxes that were caused from hitting a speed bump at 50 miles per hour. The welds are not structural and have been fixed with JB Weld and painted to match the truck bed. There are also some small scratches on the inside of the truck bed from loading and unloading the Scout Kenai. The exterior of the truck bed is in good shape with minor scratches.
Truck bed specs
Camper specs
Battery system specs:
Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio at Nook Overland
Asking price: $110,000 (The value put into this rig was around $160,000 plus 200+ hours of our own labor.)
Reason for sale: Pausing our travels to start/run a business, and we enjoy the process of building new rigs.
Contact: mikejmortell@gmail.com
See more photos here or on Instagram @themortells.
Differentiating Features:
- 900 amp hour 12V power system with 600w solar and high wattage alternator charging
- Bowen Customs Camper Bed
- Ample storage in truck cab, truck bed, and camper interior
- Remote work capable: equipped with Starlink and MOFI5500 cellular router, able to use Starlink while driving
- Autoclima Fresco 9000 max 12V air conditioning
- Large 50 gallon factory fuel tank
Kown Issues / Wear & Tear:
See photos of these issues in this album.- Matte black wrap is not in great condition, but still functional. White paint underneath wrap should be brand new.
- Two broken welds on the truck bed that are not structural and have been repaired.
- Wear and tear on the back of passenger seat head rest from cat claws.
- Some chipped paint in camper interior.
The Truck – RAM 3500 Tradesman w/ Hemi Engine & AEV Upgrades
The truck is white, but currently has a matte black wrap for an added layer of protection. The wrap is not in great shape, but the paint beneath it should be brand new. The truck has about 63,000 hard-earned miles on it and has never experienced any mechanical issues.Truck specs
- 2022 RAM3500 Tradesman w/ Hemi engine and 8ft bed
- AEV Front Bumper
- AEV 3” Dual Sport RT Suspension
- AEV-Tuned Bilstein 5100 Series Shocks
- Add a leaf to the rear suspension
- Timbren SES rear bump stops
- 37” BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires (Roughly 15,000miles)
- AEV Salta XD Wheel
- Warn M15-S Winch
- Rear seat delete with a custom-built flat platform for additional storage
- 16 Gallon gray tank mounted in spare tire location
- Full Size 37” spare tire stored in Bowen Bed or on RIGd tire swing
- Factory backup camera relocated to camper
- Wrapped matte black–the wrap is not in great shape but the white paint underneath should be brand new
- Custom Designed Front Moto Mount - Fits Yamaha XT250 and other similar sized models
- Large 50 gallon factory fuel tank
- PowerStop Extreme brake upgrades, new rotors & brake pads installed 10k miles ago
The Truck Bed – Bowen Customs Camper Bed w/ 18" Front Garage
The truck bed is a Bowen Customs Camper Bed with an 18” front garage designed to fit the Scout Kenai perfectly. This bed maintains the height of the stock bed (unlike flatbeds which raise the height of the bed) and adds immense amounts of exterior storage. It enabled us to carry plenty of dog and cat food, 15+ gallons of water, two inflatable paddle boards, two foldable bikes, recovery gear, a pizza grill at one point, and more.
The Bowen bed is overall in good structural condition but does have some wear and tear from two and a half years of use. There are two broken welds on the storage boxes that were caused from hitting a speed bump at 50 miles per hour. The welds are not structural and have been fixed with JB Weld and painted to match the truck bed. There are also some small scratches on the inside of the truck bed from loading and unloading the Scout Kenai. The exterior of the truck bed is in good shape with minor scratches.
Truck bed specs
- Bowen Customs Camper Bed with 18” front garage (cost for a brand new one: $32,000)
- Fully sealed upper boxes
- Torklift Glowstep Scissor Steps
- 4 access panels inside upper boxes to enable access to camper ratchet straps
The Camper – Heavily Modified Scout Kenai
This Scout Kenai camper is one of a kind and has been renovated to optimally suit full-time life on the road. Its substantial 900 amp hour power system supports the AC unit, induction cooktop, large fridge/freezer, Starlink internet (which can be used while driving), and any and all other electronics that you need. The custom-built drawers also create significantly more usable, interior storage space than the standard cubbies typically found in Scout Campers.Camper specs
- 2021 Scout Kenai camper with Roofnest rooftop tent & telescopic ladder, sleeps 4-5 comfortably
- AutoClima Fresco 9000max 12V Air Conditioner
- Custom cabinetry and drawers in camper
- In-counter induction cooktop
- 6 Dometic Go Hydration Jugs w/ Faucet
- Brand new MaxxAir Dome Vent Fan
- 2 Brand new Sirocco II 12V Fans
- RV Lock - Keyless Entry
- Hidden storage locations
- Starlink Standard Kit with 12v conversion & MOFI5500 Cellular Router
- National Luna 90L Dual Zone 12V Fridge
- Custom memory foam mattress
- Froli Sleep System
- Newport Dickinson propane fireplace
- Kitty litter cubby that could be used as is or the space may be repurposed
- Moonshade portable awning with attachment points on both sides of camper
- Camper was fully resealed last month
Battery system specs:
- 2 - 466Ah lithium 24v Tesla Battery Packs (Roughly 932ah at 12v)
- 600w solar mounted on rooftop tent
- All Victron components (Multi Plus 3000, Lynx Distribution & Shunt, Orion 24v-12v converter, MPPT 150|45, Color Control, DC to DC Buck Boost)
- High output 1300w alternator charger while vehicle is running
- 12v Air Conditioner runs off of the truck while the truck is running and automatically switches back to Tesla batteries when the truck is turned off
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