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I guess it is all about budget. If your funds are unlimited, by all means spend away. Too many folks complain about the rigs that cost $350K-$500K, yet some can't compromise. Stuff is not free.

Lets discuss nice features in the EarthRoamer or Patagonia that are unnecessary expenditures. Some super singles and suspensions are overkill. Theses alternatives on other platforms can cost $20K less. Do you need aluminum wheels? Can you use steel? Real hardwood cabinets look beautiful, but...

Additional progress No ceiling fans installed, only two wall exhaust fans, due to full roof solar panel coverage Exhaust fans ; One in bathroom, one across from kitchen. Exhaust fan above gas stove. Sleeping area has large roof hatch window, with lights, bug screen and shade Space set aside...

What's the opinion about a sink in the bathroom? And how can this bathroom space be used for storage when not in use? I've seen the new REVEL with some construction for removable bamboo shelves. (I expect theses are moisture resistant)

The composite floor connection is now set in engineering and is built in production already. Tonight I received confirmation. The attachment to the sub frame is designed in CAD format. Much stronger than what TC does. Yet this is for me and I'm sure it may not please others. Everything has...

I've raised mine 4 1/2 inches above the cab. My frame is longer and prone to more flex.

Lets be honest. The auction validated this vehicles true value. Whether it be a Earthcruiser or another one, theses vehicles have a huge list of parts. Try making a spreadsheet to buy each and every part that goes into one. I know I have over a two year period. For those of you that have a hope...

I ordered my habitat with those roof mounted brush guards. Do they block rain drainage?

Yes, LHD specs. I'm happy to say, much of the engineering and custom specifications is tailored to my requests. As far as the supplier suggestions, they are ill equipped to suggest anything specific to the truck. Their factory uses two means of movement, specific to their needs. They have small...

Still in production, but you can understand, size and shape.

Thanks for the detail explanation. We all have opinions. Yet this thread gave me some reinforcement that the engineering I designed and is now complete is a bit overkill but assures me I did enough to feel good about the finished product. And on a borderline windy ride down the freeway, I will...

I have posted a picture in this thread. It is a composite box with a attached metal frame on the bottom I guess that is specific.

Lifting the habitat onto the truck frame I've seen many methods on youtube. (1) Crane, (2) Forklift (3) Corner stands and drive under it Has anyone done this and is there any good practice suggestions? In any case moving a 3000lb object back and forth until you get it just in the perfect...

I've seen this with crosswinds. Expedition vehicles are big sails.

My initial view is under extreme conditions the composite panel foam core would give way and the panel sandwich would separate I also am building a engineering for the floor and a connection to the subframe. Even though nothing is perfect, my choice for the engineering should be far superior...

My son is PHD and did his thesis on Design and Analysis of Bolted Joints (DABJ). mostly for ocean bound wind electrical generation. He warned me about this composite panel connection to the subframe. I suppose this might be too technical to discuss here. This company takes this engineering...

The video I watched is one of their customers explaining the instructions given to them after the purchase. As a summary, as I understand it, a steel tube is inside the composite panel foam core during the composite panel manufacturing. Inside the foam core. Then the customer is told to drill...

Composite floor attachment to subframe I watched a video about Total Composites methods. I do feel it is weak Opinions?

You don't need military tires I bought 4000 lb weight category tires for $400 37X12.50R20 128Q F (12 Ply) Higher GVWR at or under 16000 lbs is fine And you don't need to pay $25000 for the suspension on the f550 or Ram 5500 platforms (https://liquidspring.com/)

My choice is a Isuzu npr (14400 gvw) Example, my super singles are $490- each and tires $400 each