Recent content by caribbeancanadian

Amazing build. Wow that is absolutely incredible .

I then ran one more 2x4 on flat around the top as a wide base to screw the canopy down to. Picture of the lining up of the canopy and the "box".

I wanted to maximize real estate so as soon as I cleared the wheel wells I stepped it for that extra square footage. This shows the basic frame out. I wanted to get a little more height out of the canopy so I used 2x12 on flat to join the rim around the top of the plywood. This gave me...

I started with my flooring, 3/4" plywood sandwiching 2x4's and 2x6's on the flat. After the fact I'm not sure really why, as it made it freakin heavy. I sorta have plans that if of camping or hunting I can take if off the truck and just put it right on the ground.

That looks awesome using sketch up, definitely not a skill I have. With Cana-Core that thing would be light. If I had more time to work through it I would probably have used 2" pink foam and glassed it all, but that that would be probably blowing any type of budget out the window.

Here's a quick peak in the inside. Its actually quite roomy inside. When inside the full height is about 8' tall. I am 6'2" it is great as I can stand and stretch my arms up and barely touch the top. The bed is about 7' long which so my feet and head don't hit either end.

Time fly's when there are so many balls to juggle and several get dropped. I forgot how long ago I started this thread. I will post some pics of what has been done to date and if anyone is interested in further let me know and I will post more of the build. The following picture is the basic...

So I bit the bullet and finally found a 8 Foot wildernest for my 2002 Silverado Duramax Crewcab 6'6" box. So you wonder is this guy nuts. I think so. Plan is I wanted to the 8 foot for maxim length. The plan is to lift the wildernest about 6-8 inches higher and build it out like a camper. This...