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Nice start. What did you use to descale the metal?

I think the wiring colors are held over from household wiring. No idea why companies using 12v items didn't use the standard red/black but my guess it was likely because builders were using household wire for both the A/C systems and D/C systems, so they didn't have to stock any other wiring...

So I was able to get some more done on the trailer before I ended up with a cold. Got the mounts made and welded on the trailer for the lighting. Ended up using rolled C channel for the front ones and mounted them between the front bar and lift points. Nice thing is they are out of the way...

Thanks! The trailer is very well built and the way it is designed, the sides are more like "boat sides" so there is a LOT of clearance around the perimeter. Got the jack plate welded on and bolted the Ark jack to it (temp until after paint). Man is it EASY to roll around with that. This...

Nice box. What is the weight as it sits currently?

Got the garage cleaned up so I could put the trailer in and start doing some initial work to it. First up is to mount a new Ark jack and remove the two current support jacks, which do not have wheels to role it. This should make pushing it around a little easier. Once that is done, then I...

Something was thinking of last night is, where does the companies who make slide in popup campers get their doors? Looking at ones like Northstar, FWC, Hallmark, etc., they are all using midsize doors. I know they are not making them themselves but I cannot seem to find who is making them or...

I watched some videos and it's kinda a PITA. Also, it tends to put the door handle very low in the door, since you typically are removing the extra from the bottom part of the door and the handles are already installed.

Sadly I am not finding them. I need a midsize door (50-54" range) and the only one I can find is the Wildlands door. I have this door on my M1010 project and it's nice but I would love to find something of good quality at a lower price. Unfortunately all I find are teardrop size doors (too...

Looking like a great project. I agree, too many people don't really understand not having standing height is not such a great thing, long term. I raised the roof on my M1010 to give me 6' height inside and it was a game changer. Looking forward to the build.

Yeah, Raptor Liner would have been my choice. You can adjust the texture with air pressure and it ends up more of a semi matte finish instead of glossy.

Actually, if this was purchased as an "incomplete" vehicle, i.e. cab and chassis, since Earthcruiser was a legit motor home manufacturer, they can legally up the GVWR to what they have legally submitted for. They had to submit to DOT for approval. It's not likely they took a stock pickup and...

Did a first draft concept of what I am looking to build. It is fairly to scale but doesn't have all items included but gives a good idea of the layout. I think this is totally doable.

Hi all, So I have been thinking of a camp trailer for quite a while. Our first delve into the overland world was back in 2007 when we picked up a Kamparoo Cub "clam shell" style trailer. We had a lot of fun and great trips with it. We moved to a truck/popup camper, then was out of the...

Yeah, I have never understood this. I have had/have a few diesels and didn't want them smoking anymore than needed. Sadly the "coal rollers" have done nothing but hurt the diesel market by getting tighter and tighter regulations.

I used rated eye bolts mounted into the corners of the bed frame (steal part). Then I used rated turn buckles to attach the eye bolts to the camper, to tie it down. This was manly a temp solution to get it home from AZ to San Diego. I had to estimate everything, since I had to pre-setup stuff...

Yep, I can totally agree with this. My plan with my M1010 project is to swap out the 6.2L diesel and put in a 7.4L gas (454 BBC). I am going to use a TBI setup, which is fairly simple and basic but will give me better mileage and altitude compensation. Carbs are fine for some applications...

Yep, this is what happens when you price your customers out of the market. Somehow all of the auto manufacturers are not watching the prices for everything is going up, at a much higher rate than people's incomes. When it comes to the end, people have to make choices on how their money is...

I have always had good luck with Toyo and always have heard good experiences from people running them. I have the Toyo M/T on my ambo project and they ride nice but I haven't used them offroad yet. I have run Toyo A/T 3 on my old Cherokee and my current Xterra. When I replace the tires on my...

Yeah, a carb and big changes in altitude will never play well together. A buddy of mine has a '67 Chevelle that he built when in San Diego. Car ran great when tuned for that area. He moved to Flagstaff, AZ and had nothing but problems with it running well. He finally got a local guy to tune...