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  1. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    It has a scatter pattern so cover lots of area without alot of throw to blind those around ya. But... Thats why i love BD so much, they have tons of different lens that swap out in 2 mins for different patterns if needed...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Another minor update is that i added some porch/camp lights (sans porch). Used the Baja Designs 45 degree angle jobsite lights:
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Yeah, i am not impressed with any aspect of the Lagun system at all. Wayyyyy too much movement for my liking It'll all be for sale soon once i figure out a better option
  4. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Ok, some kinda uneventful updates, but its progress, sooooo... Its no secret i have no wood working skills, and its most definitely my least favorite part of all this, but i've kinda got the hang of it with some guidance from friends. Have learned several valuable lessons too. One big one...
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    Ford Transit chassis cab DIY composite camper

    Look forward to watching this build! Excellent! One tip: Do NOT skimp on the door, especially since starting from scratch. Literally every single person i know that has skimped on the door has regretted it. The cheaper aluminum frame doors cause massive thermal transfer and...
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    Over-family-landing composite F-550 build

    This is awesome and i look forward to following along. The pics of "daughter for scale" are adorable and hilarious! One note... Get rid of those rear leaf block ASAP and go with the style that capture the ubolts as well and keep everything together. I've seen a fair amount of vehicles spit...
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    Another Chassis Conundrum????

    Yes, a gasser completely changes my opinion. Mainly because i have no idea what their RPM sweet spot is for MPG honestly. People regear for different reasons, MPG, towing power, etc... I dont tow, never plan on it, so i wanted my gearing to put the motor in the sweet spot for MPGs...
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    Another Chassis Conundrum????

    Do a bit more research on the "regear" before dropping all that $ Provided your truck has 4.88 to start with Few reasons: -4.88s put the diesels at around 1750-1800 rpm at 65mph which is their sweetspot for MPG, i am averaging 12.5mpgs -DBL makes good stuff, but their 6.whateveritis ring and...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Thanks. That's exactly the issue, and exactly what the fix would be if i were to do it myself. However, i have THIS on the way and it should kill 2 birds with one stone, and likely work better in the future when i put another bracket for the table outside...
  10. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    Did you finance your truck camper purchase?

    THIS! Yeah, i financed my FWC. Had cash, but the rates were lower than my cash investments were returning so it didnt make a lick of sense to me to remove cash and lose money. Everyone's different and everyone financial planning is different... But yeah, number one rule, never finance...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    So one of the trickier parts of this build has been the dinette table believe it or not... Trying to maximize space and storage and having one dinette chair 36" wide and the other 26" made it tough to plan the table and having it easily change into a bed if needed. The original plan was the...
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    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    A big thanks to @DiploStrat and a few others here who i forget for talking me into going the compositing toilet route, over the cassette style! Finally got it out for a local trip last weekend to the desert and had the toilet fan plumbed and ready. I was admittedly a little skeptical...
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    Another F550 build

    Excellent and functional different type of setup! Love it! Great work
  14. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    Back on the Market: The Baja Box: E350 10' Box Van

    What the hell are "Whoop Scissors"? Never heard that term, but i think i need some
  15. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    No vibrations really. Just the noise Steering of ram5500 vs Fuso, TO me is night and day. Ram is a lot more responsive and tighter, doesn’t feel sloppy.
  16. RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

    2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

    Awesome! Good info! Thanks! yeah, I’m pretty sure I have it also just haven’t messed with it much
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    Another Chassis Conundrum????

    These discussions always amuse me. Guy wants a camper shell on his Ford ranger and it makes him happy.. cool Guy wants a 25000lb unimog and it makes him happy... cool No 2 people have the same needs, wants, comfort level... simple.. I personally cannot grasp the latest craze of the...
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