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  1. Alloy

    Rotating solar panel

    How about roof racks on the cab of the truck?
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    Attaching DIY camper direct to Tacoma frame.

    By hard stop I meant the springs bottoming out or tire hitting something. Lifting might solve both and have more than 1 benefit. If it the under mount is making contact with the frame that's a harder issue to solve and only has 1 added benifit. A sway bar (spring steel) will break.
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    Attaching DIY camper direct to Tacoma frame.

    Wouldn't because people only stop when things break not when they bend:)
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    Attaching DIY camper direct to Tacoma frame.

    Great Photo! With 3" of side to side differential in the frame this means the suspension is absorbing 17" of the twist? Is the truck lifted? What is the hard stop preventing more twist?
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    If the OA height can increase? Another loss for the miter would be room for solar.
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Also adds more seams to leak and reduces cabinet storage. Would reducing the miter (sloped) panel to 150mm be enough to fit the large door and still provide the look?
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    Single bend in the frame

    If the frame is still straight on the top then weld (no vertical welds) 1/8" plates (6-8" overlap) on both side and (3/8") bottom (both sides so the hitch is level). This will make it stronger than new but it affects the resale. If it's not straight on the top a body shop with a frame machine...
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    Open truck bed and rain?

    When canoeing I use 70L roll top (no zipper to maintain/wear out) drybags and/or a 8g or 16g blue barrel. Keep in mind these are all top loading so one needs to pack them in order of what is needed first/last. All our sleepingt bags are down (takes forever to dry) so they go in EVAC...
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    Where to mount my kayak? Side mount or HF trailer?

    I've seen short kayaks vertical on the back
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    Mercedes Overland Building/Tuning

    Dump valve for the air (if it has one) dryer might be sticking.
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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    If the 60D neoprene is the full size of the mounting plates I don't think it will do much for vibration. Strips or rings will allow for cushioning but the lack of surface area might allow the box to shift causing the holes in CF/Plywood to elongate. Adding more bolts or keying the floor panel to...
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    Water tank placement

    It shouldn't matter becase the plastic tank should flex but if it did then I wouldn't buy the tank(s) because they are probably only 1/8" thick.
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    Water tank placement

    I use Uponor PEX with blue/red collars.
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    Convert a flatbed car hauler to enclosed camper?

    Can you sell the car hauler and buy a flat deck for the same amount of money?
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    Water tank placement

    PEX for pressure.....hose makes water taste off and fail more often. No issue with pipe. I've used it for years. Everthing has to be clamped/secure.
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    How to wire electrical

    I did a quick search for "12V Camper (trailer is much the same) Wiring Diagram" and found this site https://rhondajones.top/ Start by making paper squares with the names of the devices you want to power (+ a distribution panel) and lay them out on a pcs of paper. You could post a picture here.
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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    The walls (bulkhead) is what I was referring to as "something done internally" It's the cycle loads of bouncing over a few thousand potholes I'm thinking will take more of a toll than rolling off the cliff.
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    Maul or Splitting axe?

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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    HA! 2'-4 7/16"......that's why I like millimeters. Looking at post #20 I didn't see the flatbar at the edge of the floor panel. I was wondering if they run front to back or side to side. The front mounts are close to the sides/corner so the floor will be rigid there. It's the back mount I'm...
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    2022 Ford F550 - DIY - Adventure Expedition Vehicle Build Thread

    Excellent work!! Really like the low profile design and fab of the under mount. I'm wondering if there will be something done internally to transfer the forces from the back mount to the outside walls? Is the truck a 179" or 203" wheel base? How long is floor and the frame extension
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