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  1. Victorian

    Winnebago EKKO

    Yes axle is different. Ours is a 2019 cab chassis cut away SRW. Winnebago uses the 2021/22 model. Because of the SRW, we have around 500lb less GVWR. Just drove over the scale the other day: (fully loaded with bikes, 30 gallons/100liters water, food, 3 people) Front: 1700kg/3750lb Rear...
  2. Victorian

    Winnebago EKKO

    No problems with the single rear wheel set up. I ordered mine like that from the factory. I believe it’s pretty much a f150 axle.
  3. Victorian

    Full-time living, hard-side vs pop-top question

    FYI: total cost to build our transit was less than 90,000 ( my time not included). The camper kit is roughly $20,000 including the doors, windows. we recently added the 2” lift and just got back from a week long off the grid adventure. Can praise the transit enough. Super capable and...
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    Total Composites Slide In Camper Kits

    All pending on the model. The 5’ is nose heavy and without support I would crawl into the alcove ? . The bigger campers are fine . Therefore yes you can use the camper off the truck. Just get it as low as you can to the ground and you should be good.
  5. Victorian

    custom camper examples

    just watched it. Brilliant! Guy is first building it out of osb to get a feel for it. During this process he discovered a couple of details that needed changes. He is estimating 3 years to complete.
  6. Victorian

    Total Composites full introduction!

    Updated the website with some clarification between different material choices. https://totalcomposites.com/composite-panels-debunked/
  7. Victorian

    Aluminum aircraft riveted truck camper frame

    How much? Does it come with anything else?
  8. Victorian

    Off the shelf subframes and camper body kits!

    is that for just the pick ups or cab chassis? They both have different frame designs. The cab chassis has straight rails where the pickup has the typical step build in. cheers
  9. Victorian

    “Real” off-road trailers…

    I have more windows to install.. couple items like the table leg and toilet are delayed. Give me another couple weeks and it should be ready for a walk through. my words about the suspension. I have read about way too many people with alignment issues on the timbren. Can’t imagine trying to...
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    “Real” off-road trailers…

    Plenty of super tough looking trailers on the market. Sadly, most of them are only for warm weather without any significant insulation. I have been looking all over and came to the conclusion that I need to build my own. The chassis is locally made with aluminum. Simple leave springs for easy...
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    Total Composites full introduction!

    Our trailer is coming along. Couple more weeks till we can take it out on the first outing. 2” foam core panels all around 1/8 solid cork flooring birch ply cabinets bamboo counters and fronts tempo tusk fridge slide with dometic fridge planar diesel heater 50 litres of fresh water ( cold only)...
  12. Victorian

    Practical barbecue grill solutions?

    We use of these. Absolutely brilliant. Easy set up, super compact for transport. Put it in the dishwasher to clean. https://skotti-grill.eu
  13. Victorian

    Short Bed (5 foot) Camper Shell Setup Inspiration?

    We got a 5' camper in our program. Designed them specifically for the tacoma. https://totalcomposites.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5_slide-in-camper-2.pdf The prototype is currently for sale (local pick up only...) https://www.usedvictoria.com/all/39001940
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    Total Composites Slide In Camper Kits

    `Leave it white and there are no worries :)
  15. Victorian

    Total Composites Slide In Camper Kits

    Minimum distance to the extrusions for cut outs should be at least 1". Distance between the openings are recommended to be at least 6-8". As for the heat limits: All adhesives in the panel industry will get soft at certain temperatures. Soft doesn't mean failure! It only means that you COULD...
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    Total Composites Slide In Camper Kits

    The gap will be smaller in the production model. Although with every truck being different, it's will be next to impossible to "dial" in each and everyone. Cheers!
  17. Victorian

    Build: Ram 3500 and Aluminum/Composite Expedition Camper

    That's strange. I have watched most your videos. They are excellent. At no point did I get the impression you are promoting a business or that you are going to start selling campers.
  18. Victorian

    (USA) panel options Total Composites or GXV DIY Adventure Kits

    quote from my original post: not too long ago they contacted us and other companies as potential customers. Lots of information was exchanged. Just to find out 6 month later that they are starting their own operation.... this left a sour taste with a lot of us in the industry. your statement...
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    Total Composites full introduction!

    This F550 is still for sale by our customer. We posted this a while ago... Covid slowed things down a lot and he finally put it back up including this video. Please reach out to us via our website and we will get you in contact with the owner.
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