So sorry for the delay…
Anyhow, I have some rough measurements, but the Wrappon itself is very small - if your backside will fit into a space, so will the Wrappon. The most important dimensions are the clear space below the toilet and the forward-aft orientation of the seat opening relative to...
Overall height of the finished camper is usually limited by the camper body itself, so probably moot. The ride quality of COE trucks should also be considered - this is definitely a spot in which USDM trucks have an advantage, even in an air-suspension seat equipped cabover.
Thanks for the compliment. Maybe because it was the first part I built out of 80/20 but the framework for the Wrappon took a lot more effort than I thought, lol!
I can try to get some pics of the mechanism later and measurements later.
At one time, Ok4WD sold just the part that holds and seals...
I suppose the grass is indeed always greener. You know your travel needs and objectives better than I, but wouldn't the extra length and poor turning circle of American pickups be as much of an issue as width in many parts of Europe? Cabovers do have limitations (no Euro manufacturer makes a...
Honestly, hardly anything although I haven't paid very close attention nor sought out opportunities. My fabricator no longer has their forklift, either. Sorry.
Why bother with a US-market truck instead of one of the many great Euro platforms? The overall length of a traditional pickup vs cab-over seems like another strike against the pickup platform. In the end, I can't imagine the hassle is worth it but I am admittedly ignorant of the realities of...
See post #3. Since then, I've added a carbon composite filler (eg - wood) to the voids between the frame and flatbed at the suggestion of fellow Expo'ers. Approx 23,000 miles with this setup; 13,000 with the camper installed. A lack of failure is not a sign of success, but it is a start.
WMS = wheel mounting surface. Allows axle widths to be compared at a common reference point (rather than measuring off the wheels, which have variable offset/backspacing).
Could you clarify your design objectives or limitations?
The cabs of 350/3500 series trucks are the same as their bigger...
Fully loaded, it whole truck tends to be between 10k - 11k. I don't have a weight on the shell alone as logistics weren't on my side when I picked it up. Our circumstances has us taking pretty short trips - it would be even heavier if we were carrying enough kit to last for weeks to months at a...
I have custom leafs by Alcan and 2.5" shocks by ADS. The wheels plus a 25mm spacer got the offset correct to clear the springs.
I should be more clear - I think an expedition camper like this should be on a 550/5500 series chassis.
I have the same truck but with the ZF-6. I've also added a KC300x, PHP, and supporting mods so power is not an issue.
My wheels are the Method 701HDs in 18x9. These have the higher 4500lb weight rating. Method has expanded their HD options since I got my wheels, just make sure they have HD in...
Generally, if you’re converting a dual-rear wheel truck to singles, the new single wheels are designed to have the same width front to rear. They have offsets and mounting faces such that you mount them oriented one way for the rear and the opposite for the front.
I don’t know why you’d go to...
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