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Who has done one? What do you think of them? Any pitfalls or advice? I think if it is done properly, this would be a very nice addition. For those unfamiliar, here are a few links I found from one channel: Intro episode 1 Episode 2 Maintenance episode Episode discussing them...

I have a 2002 Tacoma 3.4L dcab 4x4 with 230k miles on it. Two years ago, I had a front bearing go out. I replaced both front bearings, all seals, coil overs, steering rod ends, and upper and lower ball joints while I was in there. A few months ago, I heard what sounded like my right bearing...

Anyone know what the approximate cost is for a slide in camper insurance? Where did you get it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I don’t plan to have enough real estate on my roof for an RV size exhaust fan (14x14). Too much solar panel space needed and I would lose one whole 375W panel. Anyone have good experience with a through wall fan? Any suggestions? My Back wall has a great location. I am A little concerned...

Need to pick a route. I plan on a composting toilet that will be DIY. Should I have a separate pee tank or run my kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and shower into the same tank? I am thinking the grey water tank will be less likely to get as nasty without pee in it. What do you think? Sent...

Anyone have a good low cost source for d5wz dosing pumps? Also, I would like to build a custom wiring harness. Anyone know what connectors they use for the brains and fuel pump? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking at a large truck setup with a 54 gallon tank and a 100 gallon tank. I plan to have a transfer pump from the secondary tank to the primary to use to refuel as needed. The primary tank will feed directly to the motor. Would you use the 100 as primary or the 54 as primary. I am leaning...

I am looking at buying a former Millitary vehicle as a base for a camper build. I called my insurance company and they said they could not cover the truck as a truck because it was too big. I asked if it could be listed as an RV. They said no. They said the weight was not the issue. Since it...

What are you using for your bed and how do you like it? Brands, models, styles???? I am leaning towards the Froli system with a foam bed..... I camp where it gets really hot or really cold. I am always hot and my wife is always cold. Need a bed that is comfortable for both. I am planning on...

What do you guys use for large heavy vehicles (26,000 lb +) for sand mats? Where would you source them in the US? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

What are you lining your interior walls with? I know the composite sandwich guys just use the sandwich as their interior finish, but for the rest of us........ what are you using? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am looking at building a camper on an M1088 chassis. I will need an air conditioner for the camper and a generator on board. The trucks come without air conditioning generally and the air conditioner factory kits are known to be weak, expensive ($2000 ish), and a pain to install, source...

All, I have been looking at different roof designs and I noticed that some can collect rain, but most don't. It seams to me that not collecting would be easier to not have bad roof leaks, but collecting rain could be useful in some situations. What does everyone think? Collect rain...

Anyone have a source for after market screens and blinds? I am looking for ones that are not specific to any brand, but are good quality. Size ranges would be nice. Maybe have you built your own? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking for detail pictures and installation pictures/instructions for Outbound windows. Any personal experience opinions? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was doing some looking into recovery gear for large vehicles. I am looking at 20,000 lb+ size vehicles. I noticed that a bunch of the Unicat style vehicles have front and rear winches, which makes sense. Some have multiple blow up jacks, some have sand ladders, all have shovels and...

I have been looking at appliances for an off-road camper based on an M1083 type platform. So far, I can't imagine how the appliances don't rattle the entire time you are driving. Anyone have any recommendations or experience to share. I am looking for reasonably priced appliances...

All, I am designing around an M1083 for an overland camper. The location of the starter batteries (and air tanks) is where I want to install a second fuel tank. Also I need to locate the house batteries somewhere. I am planning to move the starter batteries and the house batteries to...

Can someone post some pictures of lifting roof seals? Schematics would also be helpful? I am only interested in hard sided lift roofs and wedge style lifting roofs. I am interested in how they actually work and how well they keep wind and dust out. Thanks Sent from my iPhone...

I have seen more RV style awnings on the larger vehicles in this forum group. What kinds can take the beatings? Interested in both powered and non-powered.