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    Composite pop up project

    The stove we will be using is Partner Steel. We use them in our trailers and they are a good tough stove, it will be set up to be used outside easily. I did think about a removable washtub, but also thought about dealing with a full tub, at night, when you don't want to deal with it (remember...
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    Another X10 leaving the shop today!

    Thanks Jefe, and you are absolutely right about identifying what works for you, and there are a lot of factors to that decision. These campers are pretty nice, luxurious, a little overbuilt, and most people are throwing a lot of equipment in them, but they are using them. Maybe not to capacity...
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    Another X10 leaving the shop today!

    Hi Jefe, here is a link that answers a lot of questions in great detail, it's the first one I built with a lot of the research, and testing information. http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/143766-Flatbed-and-composite-panel-build-on-Dodge-2500 This particular unit has almost the same floor...
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    Another X10 leaving the shop today!

    As promised, a little late, but been busy!
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    Composite pop up project

    Corner cap before sanding and powder coating.
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    Composite pop up project

    A rainy weekend made for a little progress, starting to physically lay out components and fit things in. It's a "short" camper for a long bed, designed to close the tailgate when loaded, so there is a challenge getting everything in but can be done. Looks like it's going to get a compressor...
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    Flatbed and composite panel build on Dodge 2500

    Good FRP like Crane Gold or Lamilux, has a pretty good UV rating, so does a good paint job though. When we use aluminum we have it powder coated, I have a couple trailers built that way and they are holding up really well so there's another option. I think as long as you are using a premium...
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    Another X10 leaving the shop today!

    15 gallons gets put in to pressure test, approx. 10 gallons of that is left, holds 42 imperial gallons.
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    Composite pop up project

    Great idea with the chuck box kitchen, consider that done! Great to hear from you Barry! All is well, busy but all good, how are you doing? A lot of what we discussed has kept popping up to the point that makes sense to take to market. We have a wide variety of stuff that is very modular, all...
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    Overland Explorer X10 Composite Truck Camper

    Thanks for the words guys!
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    Composite pop up project

    A question for you guys following, in something compact like this, would you prefer a fridge, or a 12V cooler like ARB? I like the cooler idea as they are more energy efficient than a fridge which works to reduce battery requirements, which reduces weight, and you can use it in other...
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    Overland Explorer X10 Composite Truck Camper

    The range is huge. We offer a base build but to this day nobody that purchases buys a base. Our original floor plan, with deck, and a few options generally starts around $130K CAD or today $approx. $97K USD. But like Southpier said, a price without specifications is worthless. Unless you have...
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    Composite pop up project

    With the satellite radio antenna on the Taco, I raised the overhead enough to clear it properly, that started me thinking that it might fit some full size trucks. So I went into the back corner of my shed, and measured up my 87 Chevy, looks like it's a good fit with a 1/2" rubber bed mat! Gonna...
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    Composite pop up project

    And hard side.......
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    Composite pop up project

    Thanks Kenny, I'm looking at a couple options, I want it to be super simple to operate, relatively light weight, and reliable. Actuators will work, but there are a few really nice hydraulic systems out there that have my attention. Post up a link to the Rieco stuff, they make pretty robust...
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    Another X10 leaving the shop today!

    Thanks Papawheely! The grey looks really good, a bit of a bear to work with but worth it. I will have some pics up soon, media guy hasn't been fired enough to be fired up about anything, might change that real soon. If he's a good media guy he should be reading this, right?
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    Overland Explorer X10 Composite Truck Camper

    It wasn't cheap, but wasn't expensive. It all depends on how you perceive value, that said I will never disclose a clients price on a public forum purely out of respect and consideration for that client. All pricing is in person, respectfully.
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    Overland Explorer X10 Composite Truck Camper

    I have a really nice 2017 F-450 getting a unit designed for a pretty serious fisherman, taking full advantage of the removable feature. It's 12' long, squared back, with some nice new feature for outdoor living.
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    Overland Explorer X10 Composite Truck Camper

    Thank you very much. We do have some great ideas after many years of using these things, and building all kinds of mobile equipment. But I would like to credit our customers who have come to us with some ideas that have, and will continue to provide advances in details, we are listening.
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