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It was worth a few extra $$ to have Quade and his crew install the big items and get some OJT on the installation process. It will help us immensely when we go to install the other 4 items. Really the only reason OAT did not do it all is we want some exact placement and that is hard to do at...

Yes, that is how the subframe is attached. 1/2” plate used for all the mounts and guide plated. UHMW was used between the rail on rail system. The UHMW is black and hard to see. Yes, we are planning a slight “ modification” to the subframe when we get home. We will use a bolt in plate to...

There is about 1/4“, maybe 5/16”, of foam left and then the FRP. You can order the thicker side walls. Our roof, floor, front and rear panel are 84 MM. Everyone we spoke with said the boxes were so thermally efficient the thicker side walls were unnecessary. We upgraded the windows and...

The way to end the week! Great work this week@OAT. Quade and his crew kicked butt this week! Some end caps, a few at powder coating now, and final marker light and pre-wiring and DONE!

Testing the subframe and setting the spring rates for the trip home with an almost empty box. We will add longer bolts and springs after the built out. The guide plates were added today, just need coating. ? Custom exhaust work done to miss the steps. Step bracket welded in and steps will be...

Almost done with the Total Composites box assembly. Might finish today! We will be taking home and installing the 2 large side windows, one on each side, the loft window and the drivers side smaller hatch. We want to layout the inside with blue tape so the large window placement is exactly...

Y Yes, those are 5”X3” frame rails. The step downs are to clear the extrusions which are about 3/16” larger than the panels. The floor panel will sit flat on the entire subframe.

Quade hard at it. The crew at O.A.T. did a FULL DAYS work today! WOW! CHEERS

From all the measurements, one will not be needed. A bump stop will be installed, just in case. Even with an air bag failure, failures, the habitat will not be able touch the tire. The subframe is 5.25” tall. PROGRESS TODAY!

It is not rigid mounted. Way too much frame twist ability on the RAM 5500 frame. The rear subframe and rear truck frame are bolted together and there are 4 HD spring mounts, 2 on each side, that provide movement between the frame and subframe. We will dial in the spring rates, now, and when...

More progress! @Overland Adventure Truck Subframe to truck time! Composite box assembly starts next week!

Subframe progress! Quade and the crew at Overland Adventure Truck have been busy this week. Almost done! EXCITED for the trip NW on Monday! Quade had some GREAT ideas during the subframe design. I had an Idea of what I wanted but Quade took it to the next level! I was thinking the subframe...

We would be coming through Portland on our way TO Buckstop. When we leave Buckstop we will be headed towards Salt Lake City, due south from Buckstop to join Oregon 20 it looks like. Bend is close :-) to the departure route.

We fly to Seattle to watch, learn, help, the box being built the first week of April. The subframe has been designed and is being built. 8020, along with various other parts, showed up this week. Excited about getting to see it and getting the box home to start the build out! We should be...

At this point in my old, cranky age, comfort will outweigh costs every single time, always! HECK YEAH! With a rig this big, who honestly cares if its 5-6" higher? Not this guy! ? Agreed.....on at least a few levels....LOL! The 9.5K Unit shows exactly the same just without the heat pump...

ONLY Downside i see with my Houghton Bel Air (rec pro unit) is the footprint it takes up on the roof. Its huge, no doubt. But for me, having a slightly smaller solar array was well worth the trade off. That and a small height reduction is the only reason we are giving thought to a "split...

Brad, I asked Buckstop to do exactly that when I ordered after seeing your thread post. I am HOPING they did it. I will double check when we are at the factory. If they missed it I am hoping the can do it easily enough on site. Thank you for the reminder:-). My air up air down plan...

Speaking of winches. I guess it is time to start designing the rear bumper when the truck returns home. On a different note. This week Buckstop called and our order will be ready around the 1st week of April! GREAT news! EVEN BETTER news is we get to save $1500 in shipping cost as we...

The design when the build out begins. Measurement are approximate. :-) The interior build out will be made on a skeleton of 30 series 8020 with bamboo door and drawer fronts. All tanks are inside the cabin. 100 gallons of fresh water. Dual grey tanks, under the sink and shower 35 gallons...

Well GREAT news came this week! Our Total Composites box arrived, along with a few others, at Overland Adventure Truck! O.A.T is in the process of testing our truck and finalizing the subframe design. Our Outbound windows and doors are in transit to O.A.T. Parts have been arriving on a daily...