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Nice Wag. Gotta love the FSJ's . Mine took 2 years to build. Then some expletive guy was willing to pay way way more than she was worth. Off she went . I miss that rig a ton. 1973 Wagoneer .

Well lets see . My geny runs at less than 50db. Your diesel? 10% efficiency is all you can expect from your panels in direct sun. 10% is the average for a 12 hour solar cycle Unless that is if you move your panels every hour. God forbid it be hazy , overcast, raining, snowing, or dark. I can...

That's entirely dependent on the cargo trailer you buy. the GVRW will tell you all you need to know about the trailer chassis and rolling gear. As to the wall and roof structure. That's the beuty of a cargo conversion. Add what you need.

This is an interesting topic. First , before I can advise you I have to ask. What kind of 6" lift? Blocks , Blocks and springs or all spring? Is the truck equipped with a high steer conversion or not? What shocks? Are the sway bars and pan hard bars still on the truck? Does she bump steer or...

Idashow Why bother . The best one can expect is 10% efficiency in the heat of summer on a clear day. I'm not trying to be rude . 4 season camping is nothing new. I do use my camper year round, In fact more in the colder months than the warm . That's why I have a very efficient generator ...

Here is some good advice. stay the hell off the roof. No ladder , no hatch. Just stay off. If one must service something up there in most cases it will be done in a service facility or at home. Use a step ladder. Most , if not all factory built rv's are pushing the roof load limit with just a...

Looks like a fun trip. Nice rig.

My 1990 Ford F-250 With scratch built coach . Steel chassis / composite panels. Super light ridged and as a whole economical. This was a long ghost town trip around central and eastern Oregon. Mostly improved and gravel roads Ergo, the high mile Pizza cutters. The truck normally sports 33's...

I just hate it when it takes a squeaky wheel and social media to get a company to respond to problems with products. I will be interested in the outcome.

That's interesting. I use USAA exclusively. They insure even my custom builds. Never a question. Must be something about your rig they don't like.

While prepping both my mind and shop for yet another camper build I thought I'd better answer a question I have been asked more than once. What it cost to build this unit...... After digging through all of the receipt's last night I have a number. $ 2, 300. This number excludes anything related...

The unit in it's entirety. A chassis is the foundation of the unit. A bolted together glass structure will flex. This will cause the entire rig to flex. That's what causes the majority of failures in the RV industry. Windows, doors , vents , corners and joints loose there seals due to flex. Not...

Flex will be the largest problem you face with this design. Flex = leaks long term. If you have a few months. Take a welding class. Cheap , not terribly technical and well worth the effort. People who complain about thermal breaching don't understand the tech. It's a non issue if designed and...

Took 30 seconds to find this on CL https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/1995-ford-f350-4x4-xlt-crew/6619665385.html Remove the bed and add a well thought out flat bed and your in. All for under $9,000 . If I wanted to spend a bit of time on this search I could shave $2,000 off that. Your...

The little giant looks like a good solution to an age old problem. Good job.....

No you don't need a 3 point. It's never a bad idea but in most cases it is un needed and a bit over the top. The flat bed itself is a simple animal. Decide what you want as far as dimensions IE: length and width then factor in over the cab clearance . This will set the height of the deck. I'd...

Rubber mat will do the trick.

Go for the frame mount. I know it seems like over kill . It will, by design eliminate a ton of sway. It also mounts without drilling holes in the bed. Unlike the " between bed and cab" design.

Hey , Thanks Nick. Those are well received comments.

Thanks Jeffe. This has been and continues to be a great investment. The wife and I love having the freedom to go literally anywhere we think we might want to be. The coach has proved to be warm , dry and cozy. The package in it's entirety has proved very efficient and comfortable to travel in...