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We have an Easy-up canopy roof. It took a tumble last summer during a lightning storm. I was able to recover it and rebuild it but it is very bulky to carry and awkward. I am looking for a recommendation for a taller shelter with wall or screen sides for setting up for an outdoor dining...

Do any of the pop-ups offer a method to climb through a window between the cab to camper via slide window? I am considering a new truck without a double cab and an 8 foot bed, with a popup. Using the camper area for dog storage while underway. Is this possible? Legal? Safe?

I am looking to get my axle swap coordinated for my trailer build. My trailer currently has the original axle from a Ford F350. I am going to be swapping it out for a 7000 lb axle. Then putting a popup camper on top. I am guessing fully loaded the trailer will weigh 5000 lbs. I am nervous...

I have a utility bed trailer I am going to add a pop up trailer to for my first expedition trailer. I have been leaning towards a Hallmark but also like the thought of putting an Alaskan atop this trailer. I am looking for some pluses and minuses of the two campers.

My truck bed trailer buy has a major flaw. The utility bed was placed on an axle frame from another truck and the attempt at a surge brake is not working. The surge brake tongue does not provide enough pressure to work the brakes on the original hub. I am thinking of swapping out this axle...

I have finally wired up my battery power box. I have a Bioenno 60 ah battery and a Victron Smart Solar in the box. I do not have a battery monitor. I fully charged the battery using my NOCO Genius charger in Lithium mode when I first got the battery. The battery has sat idle for at least a...

My power box is going to be powered by a Relion 60ah battery. As I am building it now it contains a 100/20 Victron solar charger and an inverter. Eventually, it will also have a Victron AC battery charger. My goal is to have this be a portable battery box that is self-sufficient but also a...

I know this is not really an electrical thread but since my needs for this are for my battery box, I figure others hear have had the same challenge in figuring out how to mount things to plastic boxes. I am using the Ridgid tool box to make a battery box out of and have been trying to mount...

I drove 10 hours to pick up my new trailer. It is heavy duty, way overbuilt. I don't plan on using it for extreme overlanding, more forest service roads, and dispersed camping. I may need some help here on how to upgrade the suspension to handle the loads i will be adding, possibly a popup...

I am buying a trailer to mount a pop-up on. I am just wondering what to look for in a pop up. I am kind of all over the place when looking. There is an 8 foot Sun Lite near me with solar, queen mattress and new canvas for $2,000. There's also a Hallmark at 5 times the price. What are the good...

I am going to look at a pintol hitch equipped trailer tomorrow. I have only worked with ball hitches in the past. If I buy it I will have to buy a new hitch for it. My boats hitches are all balls. I don't mind having two hitches especially since this trailer will have a rediculous amount of...

I am thinking of installing a lithium battery to my DIY power pack. Because of space needed in the box for other things i am considering a battery from 40-60 AH. I have researched Battle Born and Bioenno. Questions: What other batteries should I look at? Both of these batteries are equipped...

I am considering a popup camper. Until I can figure out where to store my shell, lumber rack and all other things in and on my truck now i want to put one on a truck bed trailer. I have work truck trailer lined up. How do you keep a camper on your truck? Is it possible to have the...

My search for the perfect awning continues. I found this new option. So far the pluses 5 arms so it extends forwards as well. Free standing. Built in poles Well priced for what it is $900. Minus 84" is only side. Website not fully baked, actual dimensions and attachment methods unknown...

My truck has a really big lumber rack. I have put a piece of wood up there and a kayak on occasion but it is greatly underutilized, mostly because we don't need the space just yet. I would like to take advantage of this rack and space. One to possibly put a series of sheets of plywood to make...

We have a UE boom which is good for hanging out on a blanket but would like a better sound system for filling the area if we are camping in a remote location. I am tempted to add a stereo to my power box like I have seen in another build but would like to consider other options. For those into...

I am looking for a truck utility body on a trailer. I see them out there in expired auctions. I am willing to travel to get one just looking for suggestions on how to track one down.

I have a simple solar panel, that i plan on using to keep my battery topped off while away from AC power. I have a battery in my camper shell storage. Now I open a side window on the shell to bring an AC cord in to charge the battery. I don't foresee needing a full-time panel on the roof...

I have always wanted a Cabover camper ever since I bought my first truck 20 years ago. But have always settled for a shell for storage and sleeping in. I have a nice rig now with shell for sleeping in. I am toying with the idea of getting a truck bed trailer and putting a cabover on top of...

My wife wants more room and the ability to have a hard sided place of comfort so we can have a place to leave the dogs for a day when traveling. Since my truck is optimized for Overlanding I don't want to undo what I got to put a truck camper on it. I would like to buy an old truck bed...