Recent content by dstefan

Just ask NASA… Yes, that NASA. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20120000497 This is a really great, although a bit dated, article on big box truck aerodynamics if you can believe it from NASA. Its based on actual experiments in design on box trucks and 18 wheelers that directly measured drag...

That’s quite weird. There Is some good info there, just not sure how it’s changed in 6 or 7 years since I quit visiting

I get that completely. And I also agree with the TTORA and other Tacoma sites characterizations. It’ll be interesting to see what the intersection of overlanding perspective and crawler based tech is. Maybe I’m underestimating it . . .

Have you checked TTORA? They tend to (or used to at least) have more extreme build/technical swap-out build type of info like this. I know I’ve seen posts and discussions on Marlin crawler products many times there and the members are more likely to be running mods like this. That, and the...

Keeping in mind my Ovrlnd is a ’21, with a 10” cabover and things may have changed, I was able to get 95% of it covered except the narrow strips where the sliding panel really contacts the wall. I DID have to take off and trim the corners of the wood bed rail at the foot to clear. Around the...

I have a 60x80 Magzo screen for the back door (barn door version) of my Ovrlnd, that has been great and lasted 5 years, though with rolling up to store over time the screen material did start to fatigue/split. Not unexpected and OK by me for the price. Didn’t know they made these thermal...

Nice, capable, compact go most anywhere rig! Makes me wish I was about 7” shorter.

Yes, I have. The long drawer from my back seat platform in the previous post pictures has coroplast corners in the back vs alu in the front. I put them outside to double as bumpers as the drawers have to go in at an angle and slightly rub a support going in — you can see the smooth outside...

Here’s a previous post where I wrote up a “how to"

In addition to @rruff’s suggestions, you might also consider making drawers out of Coroplast. I have two I’ve been using with some heavy contents for about 4 years and they have stood up well. Super light weight.

Very nicely done! Who needs anything more, really. I’m a big fan of minimalist. I also like how you make the box match the truck width.

@rruff your camper turned out seriously great. Looks damn near aero for large hard side. Glad to see it finally. How about a peek of the inside setup?

Like @Bergger I’m a fan of the Truma with some reservations. I agree with all he’s said, but here’s a few more pros and some cons to fill out the picture: Pros: 1) Fairly compact, fairly light and can be mounted in nearly any orientation. The mounting was a big deal for me as it was an add on...

Glad it was straightforward; that’s drag on the squeaking. I’d be the person who would go nuts with that! Is the squeaking audible in the cab while driving, the camper while you’re moving around or both?

Hey @Fergie — Did you ever install these, and if so, what’s your opinion of them?