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I'm not using Foam. I'm using 3M insulation. It's thicker and when compressed provides a higher R value than the pink foam board. That is a good idea about the metal I hadn't thought of that, but it is what is causing me issues now. I was thinking of going the expanded PVC board route. I just...

Like many things on a homemade build some things just don't line up the way you want them. In this case literally the frame rails and the roof rails and the solar mounts did not line up like they did when everything was unbuilt on the ground and on paper. I did make it work with a little file...

I didn't take a lot of pictures yesterday. I removed the roof rails and cleaned up the roof to prep it for adhesive. I used Sikaflex 221 which is the same stuff I used on the door and the fans. The rails have 4 tracks on the bottom side so I ran a hardy bead of sealant down the center two. On...

In with one and out with the other. Or just twice the airflow. I much prefer the double bubble to one, it is way more comfy in the summertime to move air through it instead of just pull or blow air into the camper. I also don't have windows so two fans helps with that.

Finally made some real progress on the build. This next phase includes mounting everything on the outside that I will need access to while there is no insulation. Then insulate and put up interior walls. Today I installed the roof rails that I will mount my solar to and if I ever want some load...

I'll try that out.

I just realized I have not discussed my mattress woes. The first and best mattress was an Exped Deep Sleep. It was super comfy, but unfortunately it would get pinched between the two bed panels and on the first night of my big trip last year it had a hole in it. So off to Walmart to get a...

I use to have an exped mat and I loved it, but it kept getting pinched between the two bed panels and eventually wore a hole in it. I now have custom cut foam plus covers and two of the pieces double as my couch cushions. I got the covers from coversandall.com and the foam from The Foam Factory...

Have you tested to see if the front flexes under a load yet? I'd do that beofre cutting anything. I re-did my frame three times to fix the flex of the cabover portion.

That is what I had thought of as well. Cutting some plywood at a nice easy radius that reaches maybe a half inch or so in the middle. I just have VHB tape on the corners, then the trim and all the trim has some flexible silicone sealant around the edges and i've had no issues. I did later add...

I second the camber idea. However, after virtually having a pool on my roof when it rains I haven't had any leaks.

I'm really pleased with my rack. It's got three load bars so I have plenty of room to store and this thing is super solid. I'd definitely wait for them to make one or get a full length one and cut it down for use with you camper. It's that good.

I did. I am getting about 2mpg better now that the wind is being re-directed over the camper and not into it. It also does a lot better in the wind while driving. Another plus is I have the use of my sunroof back. Before anything over 30mph was unbearable with the wind just hammering down on the...

Dude! I never thought someone would take any ideas from my crazy build, but it puts a smile on my face. If you have any questions feel free to ask. That frame looks awesome and i'm glad to see that you went with the larger series 80/20. Definitely cheaper than what I did. Can't wait to see how...

No this is my personal use rig. I don't plan on making these to sale. If I ever go flatbed I will sell the camper and bed as a unit.

Did some work on the Tacoma the other day. Cleaned up some under hood wiring and decided to add some limb risers to see how they do. I think for optimal performance they are to shallow of an angle and would be better off mounted to a front bumper hoop, but alas I do not and will not have a...

Haven't posted up here yet so I thought I show off my almost 2 year transformation. As well as a sweet shot of my 1st gen 4Runner.

That's how i built my lift mechanisms.

The struts i have aren't heavy enough to allow me to push the roof open so i have to do one side at a time. It got real wonky with the rear struts installed and them being at their full length when setup. It's hard to explain.

I was more referring to math involved with angles and lengths. I did not specify that though.