WILD WEDNESDAY: The Ultimate Scout Olympic Loaded With Every Upgrade

Some camper builds are about keeping it simple. This one was not.

This Scout Olympic was built for a very specific kind of freedom, the kind where you can point the truck toward a river on Thursday night, drive until you are tired, sleep warm, wake up early, and be standing in waders by first light. No hotel plans. No packing shuffle. No compromises.

The owner of this Olympic is an avid fly fisherman from North Carolina. He wanted a camper that lets him leave at a moment’s notice, stay out longer than planned, and be comfortable doing it. He also wanted it built once, built right, and built by a shop that knows Scouts inside and out.

He found us the same way a lot of Scout owners do now, by watching our YouTube walkthroughs. After seeing how we approach installs, how we think through systems, and how we cleanly integrate upgrades, he decided to make the trip to Colorado and trust Juniper Overland to build his dream camper.

Below is a breakdown of the Juniper upgrades we installed on this build, grouped by exterior, interior, and the optional accessories he added to round out the full setup.

Exterior

Thule RodVault 2 Rod Fly Rod Carrier

If fly fishing is the mission, rod storage is not an afterthought, it is a core system. The Thule RodVault 2 Rod carrier gives him dedicated, weather resistant storage for full length fly rods, ready to go without breaking anything down or risking damage inside the camper.

The real value is speed and protection. He can keep rigs stored correctly, keep them out of harm’s way, and pull up to water with everything already staged. For someone who plans to fish often, and fish far from home, this is one of those upgrades that quietly changes the entire experience.

From an install standpoint, long carriers like this need to be mounted correctly so they stay solid over years of vibration, washboard roads, and constant use. We reinforce mounting points with backing plates where needed so the load is spread properly and the carrier stays tight and reliable.

Alu-Cab Table Slide and Folding Table

This is one of our favorite upgrades because it takes a space that normally does nothing and turns it into something you will use constantly. We mounted the Alu-Cab table slide under the bed overhang, in the gap between the top of the truck cab and the underside of the Scout’s front overhang.

The result is a sturdy, quick deploy table that lives outside the camper, always in the same place, and never steals storage space inside. It is perfect for rigging flies, laying out gear, making lunch, or setting up a clean spot for a small stove or coffee kit.

For fly fishing trips, it solves a real problem. Wet hands, wet gear, and small parts do not belong on the dinette cushions. This gives him a dedicated work surface right where he needs it, outside, easy to access, and stable on uneven ground.

Alu Cab Shower Cube & Privacy Shelter

Long days on the water are the best, and they also come with mud, sweat, and cold wet gear. The Alu Cab shower cube gives him a fast, simple privacy shelter for showering, changing, or even just getting out of the wind for a minute.

The key benefit is that it is quick enough to actually use. When a system is a hassle, people stop using it. This cube deploys easily, packs away cleanly, and makes it practical to rinse off after a day in waders, or change into dry layers without doing a balancing act inside the camper.

This is another item where mounting matters. Repeated deployment adds stress to the wall, and wind load is real. We install these with proper reinforcement so the camper stays strong and the accessory stays secure.

On-Demand Hot Water Shower System

This is the most “complete system” upgrade on the exterior, and it was built specifically around how he will use this camper. We assembled a full CampLux propane instant hot water setup housed inside a Zarges case, rear mounted on the camper, paired with a Joolca style 12V pump, and finished with integrated power inside the case.

The goal was simple, make it truly grab and go. Open the case, drop the pump into a water source, plug into the dedicated 12V outlet, and you have a real hot shower. No loose wiring. No digging for adapters. No messy pile of parts that only works when everything is in the right place.

For extended fly fishing trips, this is pure quality of life. It means you can wash off river grime, warm up fast, and reset at camp like a human again. It also helps with gear, rinsing boots, cleaning up waders, and keeping your living space cleaner because the mess stays outside where it belongs.

Dual Jerry Can Holder

When you build a camper for longer stays, extra water or fuel is not optional. The Backwoods Adventure Mods dual jerry can holder gives him flexible capacity, two five gallon cans, which can be run as water and water, or water and fuel depending on the trip.

This pairs perfectly with the shower system. The pump does not need to run far, and the whole setup stays organized at the rear of the camper. It also keeps heavy, messy items outside the living space, which is exactly what you want when you are returning from wet and muddy days.

This is a high load, high vibration accessory, so mounting is everything. We use backing plates to distribute the force across the composite wall so it stays solid on rough roads and does not stress the camper over time.

Roambuilt Trail Box

This build also includes the Roambuilt Trail Box with the optional lower drawer. This is one of those upgrades that sounds simple until you start living out of a camper, then it becomes obvious why it is so valuable.

It creates a dedicated “wet zone” outside the camper for waders, boots, and anything else you do not want inside. It also gives you modular storage options with molle mounting, plus the added convenience of the lower drawer for small items that need to stay accessible.

We reinforced this install with backing plates as well. External boxes see constant leverage and movement on the trail, and we want the structure behind the accessory to be just as confidence inspiring as the box itself.

Starlink Mini Roof Mount

This customer wanted the ability to stay connected while staying far away. We installed a roof mount location for a Starlink Mini and provided power up top so the system can be mounted, secured, and plugged in cleanly.

For someone who may be traveling for long stretches, or working remotely between fishing days, this is the difference between “I hope I can get a signal” and “I can confidently stay out longer.” If you have ever had to leave a great spot early because you needed service, you already understand the value.

It is also one of those upgrades that simply reduces friction. When mounting and power are handled correctly, Starlink becomes part of the camper, not another loose piece of gear you have to figure out every time you stop.

50A Alternator Vehicle Charging

Power is what makes a camper feel effortless. And while Scouts can charge from the factory 7 pin, that charge rate is slow, and it is not designed for fast recovery after heavier loads.

We installed the camper side of a 50A alternator charging setup using an Anderson SB style connector. This gives the customer true high output charging from the truck’s alternator, which is a major upgrade for anyone who moves camp often, runs a fridge, charges devices, or wants to keep batteries topped off reliably.

The vehicle side wiring is completed at pickup to match the customer’s specific truck. The end result is a cleaner, more capable charging system that supports the way this camper is meant to be used, extended off grid travel with minimal compromise.

Interior

Juniper Overland Scout Water Tank Kit

This is one of the biggest highlights of the build because it is a Juniper product we manufacture and sell specifically for Scout Campers. Our 6.2 gallon water tank kit is designed to fit cleanly into the Scout Olympic’s kitchenette cabinet, and it pairs with a lockable external fill so you can refill using a hose without pulling out jerry cans.

For fly fishing trips, water access is constant. It is for cooking, cleaning, washing hands, and staying comfortable at camp. A dedicated tank system makes the camper feel more like a small cabin and less like a collection of camping gear.

This build also includes the optional Dometic rechargeable pump faucet as part of the kit. It delivers a simple home style sink experience, tap on, tap off, without the complexity of a pressurized RV plumbing system. It is one of those upgrades that feels small until you use it daily, then you never want to go back.

Propex Propane Air Heater

He wanted a heater that is dependable, clean, and easy to live with, so we installed a Propex HS2000 propane heater as the interior heat system. The intake and exhaust must route to the exterior by design, but the heater itself is all about one thing, making the living space warm and comfortable.

Where this install stands out is our ducting approach. We route heat delivery down low to reduce the cold floor issue that can happen with other heater outlet placements. Hot air rises, so when you deliver heat near the floor, the entire space becomes more evenly warm, faster.

For someone coming back cold after sunrise fishing sessions, this matters. It means you can step inside, warm up quickly, dry gear more effectively, and sleep in a space that stays consistently comfortable.

National Luna Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer

Scout offers fridge options, but for this build we installed a National Luna dual zone fridge freezer. We prefer National Luna for a few reasons that matter to real off grid use.

First, they are known for robust build quality and excellent efficiency. Second, their design supports more consistent cooling, including cooling elements on all sides to help eliminate the cold spot issue you see in lesser fridges. Third, their background is not marketing fluff. National Luna started in 1990 building fridges that met strict World Health Organization standards for transporting critical vaccines in harsh African environments.

That history matters because it reflects the design philosophy. Reliability, temperature stability, and durability come first. For long fly fishing trips, it means real food storage, predictable performance, and less power waste. You can run fresh food and frozen items confidently, and you are not constantly babysitting the system.

Additional Accessories, Lensun Solar and Maxtrax Recovery Boards

To round out the full setup, the customer also added a Lensun fold out solar panel and Maxtrax recovery boards.

The fold out solar is a great add on for longer stays when the camper will sit in one place for days. Because these panels are unregulated, we integrate them properly with a Victron MPPT controller so charging is efficient and battery friendly. The Maxtrax boards are a practical recovery tool for snow, mud, and soft terrain, and they also pull double duty as quick leveling support in camp when the ground is less than perfect.

Your Dream Camper is Waiting

This is the kind of build that happens when a customer knows exactly how they want to camp, and they choose a shop that can execute the details cleanly. He did not just want an Olympic. He wanted a purpose built fly fishing basecamp that could support longer trips, faster departures, and a more comfortable routine at camp.

He trusted Juniper Overland because he saw our work in real time through our YouTube walkthroughs, and he chose to travel from North Carolina because he wanted the build done right the first time. That trust matters, and we take it seriously.

If you want a Scout built around how you actually travel, fish, work remote, camp with your family, or stay off grid longer, we can build a bespoke setup that fits your needs. The goal is not to throw parts at a camper. The goal is to create a system that feels intentional, reliable, and easy to live with.

To get started, book a consultation with our team, or explore the campers we sell and the upgrades we offer. We will help you plan a build that makes your next trip simpler, more comfortable, and a lot more fun.

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