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Lots of work the last few days getting the slide-up operating. It's working now, not perfectly, but working. Some fine tuning is in order. Here's the set up. The lifters keep things real stable side to side but not front to back so needed a system to keep things snug that way. I used some UHMW...

I strongly considered a ute tray as well - makes sense for a lot of reasons but I never pulled the trigger. Hope someone takes you up on the offer and takes over your current build - super solid base to start with. Look forward to hearing more about the new design... matt

Good idea. Spray adhesive? Or??

Been busy. Floor is installed. Figured out a mounting system for the propane tanks. I had some 3"X3" aluminum angle that came off of the old camper. There are some random hole locations but they were just the right size. Just cut a couple curves to cradle the tanks and polished them up a...

Crossed a couple things off the list. Got the taillights in a few days ago. Gonna wait to make sure all is working before sealing and screwing in. Wiring is done though. Pretty happy with the way they turned out. Wiring for them will come from the trucks 7-pin trailer harness and enter on...

Good calls on both counts. Might get the brush on and then retrofit the foam since it looks like another extra bit of work I don't have time for on the current deadline. Few little updates to report from the last few days. Got the bulb seal in around the door opening. Makes it look nice and...

Haha, "project insomnia" - I like it. I do tend to occasionally wake up at 3 AM and get fixated on some aspect of the camper and lay there thinking till the sun comes up - annoying as heck. So it goes... Yeah, I'm really thinking about the fan/pressurization approach. Dust annoys me and drives...

I think I get what you're doing there. I like it. Super clever lifting mechanism too in the lower part of the image (I think I see how that is working). I'll have to dig deep in to the westyss thread again. I remember following it way back when but then fell too far behind and missed a lot...

Ahhh, I was thinking about the seal at the bottom for when the slide-up is down (what my photo shows), not sealing the gap between the walls. For sealing the gap between the walls when the slide-up is up, I have a couple plans which defy description. It's high on my list of next things to do...

I just have a bulb seal running around the base of the slide-up. Here's a lame picture Aluminum is T-stock. Rubber seal on the left (Trim Lok type attachment on what would be the bottom of the "T"). I have room in there for a second bulb seal, but it would need to be attached with adhesive -...

Electrical updates! Yes there are some, but not the interesting kind you're thinking of anton :( Finishing wiring and getting lights working has taken some time but it's mostly done now. Main cabin lights are strips down the sides of the roof Extra wire at upper right will go through the...

Pretty busy week since the last update. Biggest news is paint. That topside paint is nice and glossy, but boy does it show the shoddy fairing work I did in some of the fiberglass areas (I swear it felt smooth!). Pays to be totally OCD in fairing and sanding I guess. Anyway, we decided there...

Thanks guys! Simple is a pretty smart way to go. I got kind of caught up in the idea of doing something different, which is interesting and challenging and all that but on the other hand, it would have been nice to be done and out camping months ago with a simpler design. So it goes, no...

Making progress on the painting, slow and steady... Here's what I've been using. The roof now has two coats of white on it, one to go I think. Seems to have a decent gloss. Really shows the imperfections but hey, it's the roof, I was just going for good-enough here since it won't be seen...

Yep, the little stuff... Speaking of which, got the tail light wiring about done along with some other electrical stuff. including finalizing the plan for the latches that will hold down the slide-up. Going with the same style lots of pop-ups use, one on each corner like so Once paint is...

Thanks Java. Like they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! Got out and today and got a layer of primer on. Went pretty well, I'm sure the fumes killed a few brain cells (respirator over beard, really not that effective). Going to use different primer on the aluminum. That's...

Thanks guys! They are rated at 30kg. I think that is each, but it might be for the pair - not totally certain. What's neat (or at least worth considering) is that the amount of upward force depends on how much they are extended - when closed you can keep it shut with two fingers; when totally...

Fairly monumental day in the world of Pro-Rig. Finally got the slide-up on. This was the first test fit and I was hoping it was all square and the clearances were good. Turns out the fit couldn't have been better - Whew! :wings: From the front: And the rear: Next step was alignment and then...

Thanks Kevin, I might just follow up for some advice when I get closer to the canvas decision point. I remember reading a long time ago about a shop up in San Luis Obispo that sewed up someones custom pop top and did a great job. Can't find the reference now. Yeah, stay tuned stomper, will...

My primary goal with the fabric is lots of breathability. We can always close the pop-up if weather is really bad. Weathermax80 sounds good but I just don't know how breathable it really is. Secondary concern is flapping in the wind - which makes me want to go with a heavier fabric...