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  1. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    I do have seating/storage running along the driver side. The boxes with cushion is just some additional seating. I attached the table to that seating/storage area. FYI, for anyone using the Lagun table I recommend some anti-seize the first time you put the nut on the bolt that they provide. I...
  2. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    Now to present time. This past weekend I wrapped up some projects to get ready for the super cold oregon desert this weekend. I installed a coupling for a diesel heater, as well as a countertop. I also made a cushion for my Zarges boxes so i have more seating and when I get back i'll be...
  3. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    We are going to go back in time a little to October. After I replaced the camper to truck gasket I had new and worse leaks than ever before coming from where the truck bed and fender meet. I think in my anger and frustration I kind of blanked that 5 weekend period out. I went back to my buddies...
  4. 97heavyweight

    Elephant Hill / Needles: Advice on Rig (Tacoma)?

    I did this with my DCSB 2018 Tacoma. No lift, running 31s, rock sliders, factory skid plates and my camper. I ran it from Bobby's Hill to Elephant Hill. One spot at the 90 degree turn I drug my rear axle. Other than that it was great. The pic is from one of the large shelfs on Elephant Hill...
  5. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    Had the opportunity to go out and use the camper after all the modifications to how it sits on the truck and the new awning. I have one area at the rear driver side where the camper meets the truck bed that has a slight leak which is way better than it was before. Overall the camper and awning...
  6. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    I was going to make my own awning and was just waiting on a small canvas shop to get back to me about making the awning bag. With all that waiting I was able to score a used James Baroud Large Classic awning. The best part about it is that I can flush mount it to the camper thus preventing rain...
  7. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    It took some testing and some additional waterproofing (to which I still need more), but I finally got the interior back together and finished the storage bench.
  8. 97heavyweight

    Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

    I've been putting my small cutting board between the two, but i don't think it is necessary. The board has never gotten very warm.
  9. 97heavyweight

    Gladiator Pop-Up Pass Through Camper Build

    I personally love my Jetboil Half Gen. It's a single large burner and i have the satelite burner for it so i can use a standard jetboil as well. It's easy to move from inside to outside the camper as needed and i'm not carrying around two stoves.
  10. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    Over the years, have you had any issues with the aluminum extrusion frame? I've read in other places that the hardware tends to loosen from vibrations over time. Not sure if that was just hearsay, but I'm really interested to see if you've encountered any of that in practice. I believe it...
  11. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    With the camper successfully reinstalled it was time to get the interior back together. The House to starter battery had to be replaced because the original was too short now, as well as the fridge power to the fuse panel. The last item was to extend the solar panel wires and instead of redoing...
  12. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    With the camper removed I drove into town to pressure wash the bed and my buddy mentioned I should weigh. So with full armor, OME BP-51 suspension, a large fridge and two dogs plus all kinds of gear and tools under the rear seat delete the truck came in at 5250lbs. Also with the camper off the...
  13. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    This past weekend I pulled the camper off and removed the junk seal I bought. I think from the movement of the camper it was able to 'roll' out from between the camper and bed in the front corners. I also needed to properly seal up the area between the front and side bed rails better becasue...
  14. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    This is what I found and I think it will work great! Thanks again for the recommendation. This is exactly what I was envisioning. It's a vintage fridge replacement seal and like you said they aren't cheap. buy once, cry once.
  15. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    Where were you 2 years ago. I'll look into that. I hadn't thought about that type. Thanks
  16. 97heavyweight

    I decided to build my own Pop Top camper

    Let's talk seals. Who's used what? What worked and what didn't. Right now I am using a closed cell foam seal to some degree of usefulness, but recently in one corner it has been squeezed out from where it lives and sticks into the camper and with the rainy season coming up I need to replace. I...
  17. 97heavyweight

    SOLD Black Rhino Armory with BF Goodrich KM3 for Tacoma $800 Located in Seattle area

    Bump and price change. At this rate the rims are free. Come get some decent <4k mile bf goodrich M/Ts
  18. 97heavyweight

    Brake Pads for Overweight Tacoma

    I'm in the same boat. 3rd gen Tacoma with a camper and other off-road goodies and she is heavy (not sure weight though) I just put new pads on at 70k. Bosch Quiet Cast is what I used, I have also used them on a big heavy diesel I used to tow a big heavy trailer with and they worked great. I...
  19. 97heavyweight

    FWC Project M Solar Roof Install Advice

    With the ability for wind to get under the panels I would definitely add some bolts. Does the M campers not come with roof rails? That is how I installed my solar panels on my build (not an M Camper, but homemade). I have also had great luck with Sikaflex 221. Both of my fans are installed with...
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