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https://tufport.com/overlander/ 65" inch height and only room for a twin bed? Over cab sleeping area?

I'm having trouble visualizing exactly what you've got going on. The big block of text isn't very digestible. It sounds like you want to talk about fastening birch ply skins on the interior via finish nailing them to some furring strips. RV manufacturers use finish nails and staples all the...

All kidding aside. It seems like some segment of the market will be concerned about exceeding ratings and it would be a waste to market a product for half tons if that segment turns out to be significant. Lance also went exceedingly heavy with some of their half ton units so maybe manufacturers...

I've seen pictures of the corner seams frosting up pretty good on the Scout. Mostly up in the nose area where when it defrosts it gets the bedding and mattress wet. In the PNW everyone I know who camps in a 3 season RV at the ski area pulls everything out at the end of the weekend and runs a...

Yes, the scout has foam core but I think also has some thermal bridging issues. Not as good as total composites for cold weather but a lot of people make them work just fine. They seem to be a good product when comparing to other mass produced truck campers. My point was that they would both...

I ordered a butter shaped plastic tank and am mounting it between the frame rails at the front of the trailer in the little triangular area. The tank is supposed to be mounted lower than the heater.

I'm really curious what the top kick's road manners are like once it's loaded up. Are you thinking of keeping the dual rear wheels or switching to singles? I imagine suspension adjustments will be as needed once the box is completed.

Any updates on your project?

Both units would be comfortable in cold climates but not as insulated as others. The Olympic would check boxes for camping at a ski area for considerably less money. The lifesaver water filter isn't ideal for cold climates because if it freezes the filters can be damaged. Easy to remedy with an...

Which model scout are you looking at?

Are you saying it shouldn't be under the main topic of expedition campers? Seems like it diverges from roof top tent and fits into the category of camper when people discuss building out the area in the truck bed.

Regarding your question about dual rear wheel. It was mostly highway use but felt fine on maintained gravel road / forest service road. More than that and it was creeping along so as not to destroy the camper (aka washboard and potholes). A couple times in snow was fine but that doesn't mean...

I'm with you and they should have their own category separated from pop-up camper.

On my F450 running duals with new tires and new shocks, I couldn't get it to ride comfortably on the highway. The new rear tires were close to $2000 at Les Schwab. I had them try machine balancing, balancing beads, polishing the interface between the rim and hub, demounting / remounting. I...

Not very low pro but we have really liked the Goal Zero crush lights. The silicone makes for a nice shade. https://www.goalzero.com/products/crush-light?_pos=1&_sid=0c7761e2f&_ss=r

Spacekap made a frame system that goes between the truck and shell and mounting plates specific to my vehicle model.

The method of reinforcement would depend on the design of the camper. I wouldn't go with industry standard of lag bolts into a 2" piece of pine or whatever they do.

If I was building my own camper, I fabricate some heavier duty reinforcement in the area where the jacks attach. Camper jacks are always a little sketchy in my opinion.

I've used the jacks and also done the forklift method. For the most part I leave it on all the time. I've never been a fan of mounting and demounting campers.

Good catch. Looks like they are saying assembly costs start at $9200.