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    Colorado camper build

    Thank you. Ive had quite a few people ask a few questions, so ill add a little info here. The camper is still removable, just like a regular slide in camper. Its held down/in be the cargo straps. the roof shape. Couple reasons for that. 1. As a general rule, flat roofs are bad. I know rv...
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    Colorado camper build

    Thats the end of the photos i have for now, ill go get some interior photos soon, its not quite finished, but are these types of projects ever really ‘done’?
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    Colorado camper build

    Next was put it on the truck, and work on the interior. all of the windows came from an old used truck shell i bought on local classifieds.The seals over the front hinge and back door are different types of garage door seals. The front hinges are stainless, from Amazon. All the latches were...
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    Colorado camper build

    Next was some good ‘ol poor mans fiberglass. Went to the fabric store, raided the clearance racks. $15 later i was in business with some canvass. The tightbond 3 glue was more expensive at $30 per gallon. once that was done, i painted it with more of the exterior paint. Then i painted the...
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    Colorado camper build

    Next i needed walls. Used simple 5mm laminate poplar or whatever. Cheap, easy to repair, and light. I know its terrible for water issues. I have a plan for that... once the panels were cut to size and fitted. They were removed, and the inside and edges were painted 2 times with high quality...
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    Colorado camper build

    Back into the garage for some tweaking, finishing, and a roof. well shoot, again with the file too big messages
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    Colorado camper build

    So next was building a frame. Its thinwall steel tube, welded. and the black plastic floor is cut out from the original bed liner. That corrugated stuff is tough. Plus it will be easy to get water to drain out
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    Colorado camper build

    Hi there, Im new to the forum, but have always watched this site for ideas. Over the years Ive had a number of campers, and currently have a big family camper for the kids. But I needed a mini camper for trips without them. I just cant see rolling down the highway at 20k lbs just for one...
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