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So this factors into my build but I'm curious thoughts on locks/deadbolts for campers. For my build I have some of the typical camper handles with integral deadbolts. However these locks are pretty dang generic and for instance the same key sets I got with my new locks would open the locks on...

I need to order up wire for my camper build, I'm considering ordering up some larger spools of red and black 14ga SXL and just selling off the excess in smaller spools for less than I'm seeing others charging for smaller spools. Places like Del City run $22.6 for 100' of that wire prior to...

Warning LONG: Hey folks, firing up a topic in here on paint since this section likely sees more eyes of folks building/or considering scratch builds. I’ve got a fiberglass foamcore build going in the popup section. I’m looking ahead at paint systems now so I’ll ideally have my decisions lined...

Just a heads up for anyone interested I noticed solarblvd.com is running some good looking sales on a few sized panels: 100watt- $135 80watt - $129 60watt - $80 40watt- $55 Even though I don't NEED solar the temptation got to me so I ordered the 100watt panel above for my camper build. :P I...

Does anyone know the US requirements for marker lights on campers? I understand the general yellow/red scheme but I'm curious when your rig is required to have them. Are actual lights required or can reflectors be used (is there criteria that at times allows reflectors alone)? I'm building a...

Quick query if any folks have ideas. Still trying to get out hunting for a few days this fall however it's butting up against my second son's due date. I'm flying my sister in to help the wife if the baby has already arrived or to be around for support until I get packed and drive back. The...

I picked up a new ARB fridge last week and wanted to get a general feel for the power draw it would have on my system before taking it out camping next weekend. So I ran this unscientific baseline test: The fridge was sitting in the isle on my FWC, which remained closed up during the entire...

Looking for a source for a 12V socket/outlet that is made to be loose on the end of a wire thus I'm looking for something that comes with a boot over the back end of it to cover the wiring. I know there are 12V extension cords out there but everything seems to have small gauge wiring and in...

Just picked up and unpacked an ARB 50qt fridge. I was a tad surprised at what appears to be a bit larger gap in the mate up of the interior wall that I was expecting. Refer to the pictures below, is this standard or should I bring it to the manufacturer's attention? Just have a slight concern...

Is there any compelling reason one would need to use the solar panel connections that come on a panel such as MC4 connectors instead of just cutting them off and adding on the wiring of preference? This comes up because I was thinking of adding one of these plugs to the roof of my build. The...

(Double post from my design thread in case there are some ideas of folks in this section of the forum not in the pop-up area). This is for my camper build. Over lapping hardwall design, need to figure out how to open the outer door when the top is down and thus the inner door is blocking it...

This is the build thread steaming off my design thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54664 General design concept picture: NOTE: First off this is a spare time project in my garage, I work full time and have a 10mo old son needing attention as well so folks will need...

Anyone know anything about gluing in windows? In my foam core hardwall pop-up camper design I might want a few thin fixed pane windows in the overlapping section, which would lend itself better to a flush mount. I was wondering about building in a recess and then just ordering tempered window...

Website says its a gasoline forced air heater, anyone know who makes something like that?

I've started a thread over in the pop-up section designing a custom pop-up camper. Might have been better suited for this forum though. Anyways for anyone interested that might not check that forum the thread is here as a heads up: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54664...

(This thread will be going parallel path on WTW so for anyone that cruises both you'll see it duplicated.) I've been throwing together thoughts on doing a custom camper as well and have been studying up on the construction method I've been thinking about for a couple months. I've got a fairly...

Query popped in my head today about our generally boxy truck campers sitting on the back of our truck that tend to be larger than the cab. That would be about whether there is much aerodynamic improvement possible to affect MPGs. I know on my rig (Dodge 1500 w/ a Hawk) I get some MPG hit just...