Vehicle Details
Nomad 1
Luxury Expedition Truck
Built for the bold. Ready for the wild.
This overland rig isn't just a vehicle—it's a fully equipped adventure machine built to take you beyond the beaten path and deep into the unknown. Whether you're chasing sunsets in the mountains, navigating backcountry trails, or setting up basecamp under the stars, this setup is designed to go wherever you dare.
Reliable, rugged, and purpose-built—this is the ultimate ride for explorers who don't believe in limits. My family and I full time traveled in this rig for 1 year, we conquered 15 states in the west, 25 national parks and hit a ton of great public lands in the process. Check out our YouTube page and Instagram page JHadventureRV to see more about this vehicle and the cool places it took my family and I.
We built this vehicle to be fully self sufficient almost anywhere. We have enough solar and lithium batteries to run our rig non stop including running AC and heat sources. We also designed a water system that is able to bring water in from a river or lake with a high powered pump and take it through an 8 step water filtration system and reverse osmosis system to make it drinkable. Paired with an awesome vehicle that has been carefully gone through and cared for, it's the ultimate overland rig.
Complete Features & Specifications
Top 10 Features
1. Huge Solar System
Powered by all Victron equipment and 11 Battle Born batteries. Able to run everything non-stop as long as you get good amounts of sun.
2. 8-Step Water Filtration System
Allows you to make most natural waters fully drinkable and usable.
3. Stewart & Stevenson Military-Built Chassis
Military-built chassis with CAT3116 motor. Vehicle has been fully gone through and made modern with AC system in cab, plush interior, re-geared as direct drive reaching speeds up to 85 MPH.
4. CAT Motor
Low miles, highly serviceable and easy to get parts for. CAT serves 190 countries around the world and this motor was used in a ton of applications.
5. Custom Built Cabinetry
Custom cabinetry with cabinet inserts to hold plates, bowls, cups and other items in place on bumpy trails using foam management. ALL ITEMS in pictures of cabinets are included and brand new.
6. Hidden RFID Locking Area
Hidden RFID locking area for valuable belongings and firearms.
7. Custom FOX Shocks & Air Ride
Custom FOX shocks and air ride on cab makes for a great ride on any terrain.
8. RV Toilet with 58-Gallon Tank
RV toilet with 58-gallon holding tank allows you to go weeks without needing to dump.
9. Water Manifold System
Water manifold system for leak mitigation. Allows you to shut off any one line if a leak arises instead of the entire system.
10. 3-Camera Security System
3-camera security system with electric locks for every door and compartment on habitat. BONUS: EMP-proof electrical system on habitat and chassis!
Electrical System
- 30amp RV park hook up
- 1100 watts of solar
- 1100 amp hours of batteries
- On-board generator with transfer switch
- Victron 3000 watt inverter
- Victron controllers
- 3 TVs: 2 high-end Samsung Frame TVs and 1 outdoor TV with 2 mounting areas
- LED lights with dimmers
- Power awning with remote
- Power locks on habitat controlled by key fob
- Rockford Fosgate stereo system
- King Aire WiFi booster
- Starlink prep and mount
- Induction cooktop
Water System
- 8-step water filtration
- Water manifold system
- 2 outdoor showers (1 on each side)
- City water hook up
- Lockable fresh water fill
- Tank heaters and line heaters for freezing temperatures
- Tank monitoring system for seeing levels in all 3 tanks
- RV style septic dump
- RO water tap at sink
- Rainfall shower with body sprayers and hand-held sprayer
Cab & Chassis
- Subframe that allows habitat to flex away from frame to avoid damage on off-terrain
- CAT 3116 engine
- 7-speed Allison automatic transmission
- 3.07 gears and eco hubs
- 110v power in cab for residential equipment
- 4 Interstate batteries to run 24-volt system
- Sound-proofed cab
- Power windows
- Power locks
- Ceramic tent
- FOX shocks
- Air ride on cab
- AC in cab
- Plush interior with high-end Infinity 6-speaker Bluetooth system
- Tire monitoring system
- Apple CarPlay
- 8+ Rough Country LED lights
- New braking system installed 02/2025
- NEW TIRES installed 04/2025
- Hitch system on back
- 3rd seat can be deleted for more space
- Stock AC evaporator system available for installation
Outdoor Amenities
- Outdoor grill
- Outdoor 12v fridge
- Power awning
- Outdoor TV
- 2 showers
- Roof-top rack on cab with bike storage
- Power hook-ups
Interior
- New custom cabinets that all lock for transportation
- Locking fridge
- Hidden compartment
- Real wood shiplap and cabinetry
- 77x57 bed
- Lots of storage
- Dimming lights
Habitat Frame
The Habitat frame is fully welded aluminum with exceptional engineering:
- 3-inch tubing for all floor and wall studs and runners
- 6-inch 3/4-inch thick plate welded all the way across for extra strength in multiple areas
- Additional gussets and supports added to corners for extra strength
- Aluminum skin outside
- Zero shifting issues experienced during full year of travel
There is no better way to build a box!
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