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Thanks. Here are some more stats: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with E load rated tires. GVWR:9500 GAWR front:5200 GAWR rear:6200 Cargo Max (includes occupants):2909 When I had the EMPTY truck weighed: GAW front:4180 GAW rear:3040 GVW:7220 And then with truck LOADED with camper, gear...

https://youtu.be/rBS0j917JGA This video contains a quick look at the first trip taken in the camper. A three week holiday in Colorado. A spectacular state, made even greater by the new law. A perfect testing ground for the experimental camper. We found several things we need to do to the...

This one shows how the top pops with air power https://youtu.be/TwNWTJbPwa0

https://youtu.be/3TkJPjFK5uU

Project is back on track. Started working on it in May. Plan is to get it on the truck this weekend. Here is a link to some new pics:https://photos.google.com/u/0/album/AF1QipPaUMJFYJ7fd_tbW9SQjkHiCtqxJj1_eGOfczBd

Part 16 This part will be the last of the year. Although we have had a mild late fall so far, winter is due any time in SE Michigan. We have a near 50 degree day this weekend, but I'm guessing things are going to get nasty very soon, so it's a good time for a break. I'll be back to finish up...

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Part 12 Starting the roof

Part 11 Starting to fiberglass

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I did consider it...for about 20 seconds. After witnessing the never ending finishing process, the hundreds of hours of sanding needed and what others go through and still have a flawed finish...well you know. Unless you have unlimited time, buckets of cash and professional equipment, I would...

No siding. Fiberglass with a textured finish. It's much stronger and easy to repair. Expensive though.

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Titebond 3 is the glue. Seems to work well. Roadworthy? We will see.