2014 Sierra 1500 OVRLND camper

[DBNeuhaus]

There’s pics of how I mounted the tracks further back in the thread. But yes it’s just standard L track. Then used l track stud fittings to attach to 1/8” x 2” aluminum bar. It was kinda weird getting em lined up since the L track holes are 17” on center and the rotopax are 17 3/4”. They’re a bit crooked and I could trim the aluminum bars a bit but I have bigger projects to deal with.View attachment 584172View attachment 584173View attachment 584174

Thanks a bunch. I've used L track before but only for tie down points and honestly wasn't even aware of the stud mounting options until I started looking after your earlier post. Awesome. thanks

 

[Wrathchild]

Happy to help! Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[Wrathchild]

Maintenance day. Replaced both upper ball joints and outer tie rod ends. I love how easy it is to replace these bolt in ball joints!

just a couple odds n ends then we’re ready to hit the road back to AK.

 

[D45]

How many miles did you get on the Cognito ball joints?

 

[Wrathchild]

I had about 15k on em. They were both good still, but the upper left boot had separated a while ago and wouldn’t hold all it’s grease. I tend to do “while I’m in here” maintenance. So just went ahead and did both sides.

 

[MattF350]

How you liking that topper?

Been eyeballing them. Maybe after I upgrade trucks.

 

[Wrathchild]

@MattF350 We’re super happy with it! It’s perfect for what we wanted and what the truck could handle. It’s been a huge amount of work getting it to this point. But that’s the great thing, you can build whatever the heck you want in there.

 

[jonnyquest]

I’m really liking the wall covering. You’ve done great work. These campers are very attractive. Not just aesthetics, but they seem so solid and lasting. Those welds...so nice!

 

[Wrathchild]

@jonnyquest Thank you! It’s definitely a super well built base to build from. Excited to get out again soon and give the new systems a shakedown.

 

[Wrathchild]

 

[Wrathchild]

We didn’t want to deal with dumping a waste tank or the associated smell. Easily portable/switchable to a future platform. Can even still use it without having to pop the top.

 

[Wrathchild]

Got out yesterday for some fishing with a plan to access some BLM in the Berryessa monument outside of Winters, CA. My maps show a county road turning into what appeared to be a FS road. We encountered a gate... some folks that were working a tower came down the road and through the gate. They mentioned a BLM gate at the top.

I put a call in to Yolo county sheriff, and their map had the end of the county road labeled as a “driveway”. I have a sneaking suspicion that this is an illegally gated easement.
Have an email into the monument manager and hoping to get some better info.

 

[WrigleyMaddux]

Just picked up the camper and really amazed at the build quality. Jay and the rest of the folks there really take pride in their product. Future plans are a basic 12V system and insulation.

Do you have any photos of how you mounted the the Wilco tire carrier?

 

[Wrathchild]

Do you have any photos of how you mounted the the Wilco tire carrier?

We’re on the road right now, but I’ll try and get some close up pics. I basically just used large riv-nuts and the supplied hardware in the forward bed rail. The tire touches the bed floor so it’s supported on both sides.

 

[Wrathchild]

First OVRLND in AK? Crossed the border at 6 am. This is our third time doing the drive and although the scenery was amazing as always it was not a terribly fun trip given travel restrictions and what not. We grinded through BC and Yukon in 4 days. Very glad that we’re 100% self contained. And that Wrappon toilet is about the best damn thing ever created!