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That's very encouraging, thanks.

Thanks! I've ordered new vinyl coated polyester & HH-66. I'll do some test applications of the HH-66 to see how well it holds. After reading this thread: http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?6014-Multi-Layer-PVC/page3 , I feel the glue should work well for this application. I'll be...

I did not finish the frame, but made some progress there and it's coming together well. Spent more time on sealing the flooring plywood, and making the overhead bed with slide out (cutting it out, sanding, sanding, stain & poly on interior sides, spar varnish exterior + oil based enamel, adding...

My truck has 10ga wire run to the factory 7 pin trailer of for charging a trailer battery. This wire is only hot when the truck is running, and is fused for 30A. This is part of a decent tow package in my 96 F150. I wired in a trailer plug on my camper using just the + & - terminals of the 7 pin...

Started on some fabrication today after picking up some material yesterday. I bought tongue & groove 3/4" ply for flooring, 3/4" birch veneer ply for the overhead bed (I'll make this a slide out), a piece of oak to face the slide out bed, some poplar for the slide out supports, and 125' of 1"...

Shellback, what material did you use for your liner?

If I were to do this over, I'd start from scratch. I have a lot of time into disassembly. I wouldn't by another old fwc unless it was in pristine condition and ready to use. Not that I'm not enjoying this; I am, and learning. That Keystone camper is too big but does appear to be in decent shape.

It seems like 18oz would do the job no problem. My backpacking tents are much, much lighter and have withstood some crazy storms. I made some room in the [small] garage so I have a level floor to build the frame on. The siding, old frame "lift", and last of the floor pack was removed...

Thanks for the information everyone. I'm going to use 18oz vinyl coated polyester. Based on the comments above, and the fact that raft patches are applied with glue, I think I'll give glue alone a try. If I need to replace the canvas once a decade, that is fine by me. Anyone have insight into...

Perhaps some misinformation has come up. I do not know of any one ton pickup in the last 30 years that didn't have a full floating rear axle. Nor have I ever heard of a half ton with a full floater. Big difference in weight bearing ability. There are some light duty 3/4 ton trucks out there...

How so? My flatbed pickup is my only vehicle, no issues.

With the right payload package, such as Ford's 8200gvwr package, you can probably stay legal in an F150, especially if you pack light. Obviously ensure you've got tires for the weight, and supplement the suspension if needed. I'm a flatbed fan. I'd go with an aluminum flatbed (half the weight...

After waiting for this snow to melt...I was able to do some work yesterday. I've got it stripped down pretty far now. I'll get it in the garage on level ground before starting on the new lower tube frame. I've been planning interior layout some. Anyone ever tried HH-66 vinyl cement to make...

Yep it'll be a bit of work. But it has to wait for spring to return. Today is winter with 8" sitting on the camper and plenty more coming. Biggest storm of the year here.

I'm headed down the same road as you in terms of full rebuild... I was originally hoping not to, but deep down I knew what was coming. I see you paid $400 for your camper. I paid $580. It sounds like we each did okay there, at least for FWC pricing. $600 in siding is a lot though. Looking...

Flatbed specific. I built this flatbed a couple years ago and have no regrets removing the pickup box. The pickup box may look better, but for me, the flatbed suits my uses better. I anticipate going with flatbeds for future trucks too. I'm struggling with how I want to build the new floor...

Just found your thread. Very nice work! I'll have to join that site and watch your progress; thanks for sharing.

You're not missing anything. Most half tons doing any heavy hauling are at capacity or well over it. Ford has an optional HD payload package that ups the GVWR to 8200lbs on later models, but generally a half ton is better equipped to tow weight than haul it. To operate 30% under the payload...

I'll have to check out your thread on WtW. I ended up spending the weekend rebuilding the front end of the truck. It was getting unruly, especially with weight on the deck. New ball joints and a tweak to the alignment has it driving well again. Hopefully I can squeeze in the tear down this...

I appreciate your input; a dose of sage advice is always welcome. I have some options, at my place I'm limited to a 1 car garage (minimal heating) and somewhat minimal shop. If I were to take a mini vacation and visit family, they run a full fab shop where I can tig weld aluminum and make...