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funny, i toyed with the idea of building a boat a few years ago and wrote it off as too much work. easiest to check my blog that eric posted above for surfboards, but here's one of the boards that will go on the camper for sure: the million dollar question! of course, i'm hoping for as...

thanks eric! the work ethic is currently wearing me out, but surf season is just around the corner.

are those stainless steel rear latches, and if so, where did you get them? looks like the bracket and catch are aluminum.

did you try it with the vent open? it's got some switch which won't allow it to work without being open a few inches.

no gel coat. first i lay up the joints using graduating layers of fiberglass tape and laminating resin. after it's well cured, i grind outside the edges of the tape where they stick up a bit, primarily due to the seams in the tape absorbing more resin and expanding. anyway, the goal is o just...

updates? yes, seems like a little but the roof was alot of work! lots to think about: surf racks, solar positioning and mounts, roof vent elevations, tie down mounts, roof latch mounts, lift system mounts.... building with honeycomb core composite, i feel it necessary to reinforce all of the...

come build mine! i'm reaching burnout. i was in new zealand this winter and picked up a lagun table. now i'm thinking of adding an extra mounting bracket on the outside. do you know if the springfield "lagun style" bracket is compatible?

even the jig for the roof looks well built! i'm currently working on my roof also and it's quite a big surface to deal with. what i like about those panels is their efficiency when shaded. however, with surfboards and racks on the roof, i don't have space for them. that scanstrut deck seal looks...

i second that! also like the aluminum detail on the ceiling. how many watts do those panels supply?

i used that primer also in a storage area but did not sand it. i found it went on easy and dried fast. i applied using a 3/16 mohair roller. how did you apply and how long did you let it cure before sanding? was it or had it recently rained? your camper is coming along nicely. envious of your shop!

me too, reviewing your thread and prepping for my own solar setup. i have a few questions. what are you powering by solar besides the fridge? how long have you camped without driving and what was the state of the battery? are you using the tilt mechanism on the solar panel? what is the amp hour...

you're camper is looking awesome and looks like it's being put to good use. i'm interested in a little more detail on your solar system. i see you're using 140w panel, how many amp hour capacity is your batteries? how long have you camped without running the truck and relied on the solar? and...

any update on the performance of this panel? who makes it and where did you get it?

thanks, but i had to laugh about the "finishing up" part! far from there, but well out of the woods. the main skill working with nida-core is patience! each edge seems to require a lot of time and i think sand paper is permanently attached to my hands. i feel good about the results though, and...

do it! i've had a '94 shadow cruiser for over ten years and have spent a whole lot of time in it, at least 3 months/year. they're basic wooden frame aluminum skinned campers, mine has a heco roof lift system and a fiberglass roof. that roof is well insulated and i could park in the sun in mexico...

big sigh of relief! a friend stopped by so i had extra lifting power and was able to test fit the roof now that the roof was cut to size and the walls were in place. it's roughly 80" x 144", and there was a lot of effort made in keeping things square and lined up, and also alot of room to screw...

thanks, the angles were easy relatively quick. and yes, quite doable, just allow about double the time that you expect!

still at it, slow and steady. double our typical rainfall in june and 8" of rain so far in july is keeping it slow. painting the board locker was a learning experience! first coat i tried the 2 part high build epoxy primer. this stuff is super thick and the worst smelling stuff i've dealt with...

10' of wet fiberglass is like a wet noodle to deal with. by wetting the cloth, then rolling it up, you can then start at one end and unroll the cloth relatively precise and clean. for me, pre-wetting the 1st layer is much easier than trying to wet it out in place. if the 1st layer goes on nice...

valid concern, no one wants a large object like that coming off the roof ever. first, i'd double check all the connection points to make sure they're solid. i've carried up to 4 longboards (9'-10', about 30 lbs each in bags) on the roof on very long trips at highway speeds and high wind. i put a...