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And this is close to where I'm at. I'm replacing/adding a rain edge over the hatch now. I want to be able to utilize the hatch in the open position when raining. Okay, that sock idea was crap and looked ugly.. With the hatch covered and coated it's attached. I really don't like that much metal...

Been a few since I updated over here. Cap is on the truck now and doing finishing touches: Rear hatch is now fitted! WHOA!! Time to make that decision about the hinge.. I have a piano hinge around here, yet don't want the hardware showing. I know I could (and probably need to) cover the upper...

Update to the PMF system. I'm currently using Pro Cryl prier from Sherwin Williams and like it. 70/30 mix with water. My working system to date: No pre-sizing. I like the stretch and shrinkage that occurs and removes all the winkles. I also like pre-priming the foam and letting that dry for a...

Think I have now reached a system I like and very possibly a primer.. Early results of tests look good. I'll get into that later as it cures a bit more. I moved ahead and primed the roof with enough still in the pan to do one side (except where my set is). The test is part of the system I'm...

Latest update for all interested. I mentioned I made a mistake in not carrying the plywood insert forward. Here's what I meant. Better would be this and go the whole length. Today brought adding the rear plywood insert and getting filler on. The filler is Dura-Bond 90 and most of what you...

The current thought is to get the windows worked out and re-enforced with PMF strips before covering. Now comes cutting a hole and figuring this out. I like the location and size, working out some details.. Trying to keep a jam of sorts in place, and keeping the base flat.. first cut-out...

If you want to carry most anything on the roof or lift-top it full/angle, definitely needs structural elements. I think I just went over max on my roof width and added the aluminum angle (1x1). I'm 49" at the widest point on the roof span (walls are slanted inward). I do like the PMF so far.

Next step, if so interested. I cut-out the hole (15° bevel) and went a bit further on the pee windward end. Foam is weak so something has to happen to stiffen it up. Since I'm PMF'in my camper top, I'd figured to try it here. PMF is difficult to say the least on such curves.. I just went for...

Today lead to trying the TB2 50/50 mix. I had two small sides to do before I wish to add the second half of the top. First thought while doing it was; This is way too thin, spreads much to nice, way too easy to work with.. never hold.. It held! So much easier to work with. The feel is...

Time has arrived that I must do something about a pee toilet/emergency poo toilet. In experimenting with this foam build I'm doing for a sleeper cap (coming out pretty well) I have reached the point of figuring this out. I am limited to usable space, basically 11" wide x 24" in depth. Not...

Update from yesterday.. Yes, Alex.. Final answer.. The structural element went in the roof! That is the correct answer RJ! Main reason is I see deflection already (1/8") of the 46" span. Has really been bothering me. Second reason, well I do want to know how routing foam goes. Routing is...

Up early and playing with Sketchup for a basic layout of the sleeping area. A pee toilet is a must for my wife. I see this as 3 sections so far. Right side (long bed) as one, left side wall section and lastly the panel between right side & wall section. This leaves me a nice spot under the...

Every step in this build has taught me more about Foam Construction. Each step just makes it stronger. My ultimate design will require structural elements, mainly due to the lift-top, yet so much of this will be incorporated. Wether or not I go PMF on the exterior of my ultimate build depends...

Couple of pictures for you all that may be following. Practiced a bit of PMF in the overhead storage area. Ran out of cloth to get the vertical.. I'll dig up some more and hopefully get that today. Biggest move is the first half of the roof is now glued up. This PMF is actually working out...

I did a sample of corner re-inforcement. It should dry at least 24hrs before checking, but I'm way to curious! 12-14hr dry-time. I still have a section to continue drying. It amazed me just how strong the bond actually was. Of course the end edge gave way first, yet when done up, all edges would...

I met this couple outside of Zion, after meeting them at Bryce. Almost the same truck, yet a trailer much lighter. They where surprised at my mileage. They also got there before us. You need to find that 'sweet' spot your rig likes. I know mine.

My impressions so far... is this build is going as I hoped and learning as I do. Good God, it's foam and has very little structural ability, unless you create some stress upon sections. That's the hope here! From what I read, the structural component is in the 'skin'. To me, adding stress to...

My average is between 16-18mpg. Realize I get passed by everybody! I find, this is weird I know, 62mpg is what mine wants. I also do not race the RPM high. Last one up the hill!

Todays progress lead to ever more decisions.. Being a carpenter, adding wood was not on the menu, yet for me so easy to do. It will get sealed anyway.. hopefully.. as I have read.. Curvature of the truck bed added another element and I needed to adjust a bit. Using some of my BCD plywood on...

I am very late to this party and I'm not about to go through 44 pages of this. I own a 2018 Tacoma SR5 and love it's ability for what it does. I currently tow a brand name trailer and have talked to those that tow the same with the 1/2 ton Tundra. If you want a bigger space and 8 gallons less a...