I replied on your FB post about this. I highly recommend you go get the truck/camper weighed, then remove the camper and weigh again. Get the REAL weight of the camper then go from there. I weighed my truck before our TC800 camper and after, so I know the weight tag on the camper is total BS...
Well, I have been slooowly building up a 1984 Chevy CUCV M1010 ambo into a camper but things slowed greatly due to the pandemic/supply issues. Over the last 3 years my right knee has been getting worse (already 3 surgeries on it) and the knee replacement I have been putting off for over 6 years...
I was seriously looking at the Ridge model for my next purchase for my Ram 2500 but now I am wondering is the Recon might be a better choice. Figure 80% highway 20% offroad. Hummm.... decisions....
That top perimeter should be aluminum tubing, which is what the original screws, screw into. I would get the correct size sheet metal screws, pop the strut off the bracket. Line it back up and I would but two screws in those open holes, for 3 total. I would add the extra screws on all the...
Keep in mind, Raptorliner/Montraliner (two different brands but the most common) texture is 100% affected by how you spray it. More or less air pressure will give you completely different results. If rolling on, not sure if you can vary the texture, as I typically have not seen that done often.
Wow, that is some great work!!! Definitely like the idea of narrow framing pieces then skinned with thin sheet versus using full sheet pieces cut out. Great ideas!
Agree, engines might be designed to 3-500,000 miles but nothing else in the drivetrain is. Lots of things start wearing out and breaking. Cool rig though.
@Herbie Thanks for that real world info. Checking out your pics. I am likely going to do some lightening holes like you did on panels and I can do and even thought about routing out about half thickness on backside of facing panels, for a little extra reduction. I have about 3400 lbs to...
Hi all,
I am looking to change the direction of how I build out my M1010 camper conversion. Originally I was going to use mostly all aluminum and composite panels for the cabinet build outs. With the cost of materials through the roof, I am considering switching over to birch ply for most of...
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