2020 Overland Explorer Vehicles (OEV) CAMP-X pop-up slide-in pickup camper (renamed "Back Country" as of 2023)

[HI-TEST]

I am still scared to stick industrial velcro on the composit walls! Interseted to see solutions.

Thinking about a set of LoftLockers as a way to address the lack of storage in the Camp-X. However, I'm not sure how I'd mount it to the ceiling.
L-Track would be amazing, if there is a glue strong enough. Otherwise I'd have to through bolt it, which has it's own issues.

LoftLocker for vans - Model P (compatible w/Patagonia)

Treat yourself to Aspen Frontiers Racks to use a 40L Patagonia Black Hole Duffel instead of cabinets or mule bags. You can use your own Patagonia Duffel or they can be purchased from your favorite retailer. - The unique Aspen Rack design is patent pending.

aspenfrontiers.com

Does anyone have any thought/solutions

 

[rwalk]

OEV just recently announced that this is coming soon, in the comments they say it is installed with adhesive.

 

[Chadx]

Slick idea. Their 'automotive adhesives' are no doubt up to the task of adhering and supporting a fair bit of weight. Couple concerns with this image are sink faucet proximity (don't forget to turn that faucet sideways before lowering the top!) and clearance for the soft top walls as they fold in.

Likely they say only for autolift roofs due to weight (cabinets + contents) and that the roof stays flat while opening and closing with actuators rather than going fairly angled for manual opening. But I'm sure some outlaw will install one on their manual lift camper. Anxious to hear how that impacts manual lift effort.

 

[ITTOG]

I had planned to do that on my homebuilt. I will have to investigate if I can just buy theirs instead of building my own.

 

[Transit720]

I'm guessing the adhesive is Sikaflex 221, which Eric @ OEV told me they use for general "mounting".

Otherwise, probably VHB tape. FWIW, the shower curtain hanger in my HBE (above the dinette) was installed with what appears to be a strip of VHB, and the bond is beginning to fail, but that might be a fluke.

Cabinet looks cool, but make sure your sink spout is tucked down, and I share the concerns about weight. As a point of reference, the removable floor covering over my HBE shower pan is made of Delrin (as far as I can tell), and it weighs more than 15lb, though it's only roughly 2' x 2' ! Wish they'd made it from carbon fiber or something lighter weight.

 

[rwalk]

Slick idea. Their 'automotive adhesives' are no doubt up to the task of adhering and supporting a fair bit of weight. Couple concerns with this image are sink faucet proximity (don't forget to turn that faucet sideways before lowering the top!) and clearance for the soft top walls as they fold in.

Likely they say only for autolift roofs due to weight (cabinets + contents) and that the roof stays flat while opening and closing with actuators rather than going fairly angled for manual opening. But I'm sure some outlaw will install one on their manual lift camper. Anxious to hear how that impacts manual lift effort.

They did respond to a comment noting that it can be used on the manual top campers as long as weight is watched more carefully. Unless they turn out to be ridiculously expensive, I'll likely add one to my Camp-X. Extra storage space would be very nice, even if just for lighter items. My faucet, like most, stows into the sink for travel, so I would never run into an unfortunate issue there, and hopefully my wrap-around bungee for the soft top will keep it tucked in properly around the cabinet.

Before I found my OEV I was heavily considering ordering a Hallmark, they have a lot of overhead storage on their pop up models.

 

[tacollie]

I like that they are offering it. We've been toying with adding a smaller cabinet in that area. Seeing OEV offers it makes me feel like it's not such a bad idea.

 

[Transit720]

I like that they are offering it. We've been toying with adding a smaller cabinet in that area. Seeing OEV offers it makes me feel like it's not such a bad idea.

agreed. I'm excited to see specs on it.

Another option is SeaSucker vacuum mounts: https://www.seasucker.com/collections/vacuum-mounts

These are pretty heavy duty and require no drilling, adhesive, or other permanent installation. I could see using them to attach various things to OEV ceiling or sides. I found the below photo on SeaSucker website. From the looks of the camper interior, it actually looks like it might be installed in an OEV.(?)

 

[Ninelitetrip]

For anyone that has the 200W solar panel. Any idea who the manufacturer is? Model number?

I believe the current dimension on these is 22.5 x 55.5 x ?

Anyone seen information that the newer 200W installs use a bi facial panel?

 

[Transit720]

For anyone that has the 200W solar panel. Any idea who the manufacturer is? Model number?

I believe the current dimension on these is 22.5 x 55.5 x ?

Anyone seen information that the newer 200W installs use a bi facial panel?

Not 100% certain, but I believe they use Canadian Energy

www.cdnrg.com


This appears to be the current CDNRG 200W model, not sure if it's the same one I've got on the roof of my Hudson Bay:

CP200M-36

www.cdnrg.com

This may be the same panel, rebranded as "GoPower Solar"

200 watt Solar Module (GP-PV-200M)

NEW! Our largest aluminum framed solar panel. Available in our most popular rooftop kits and systems, and part of the Solar on Board pre-install program.

gopowersolar.com

 

[Ninelitetrip]

Not 100% certain, but I believe they use Canadian Energy

www.cdnrg.com


This appears to be the current CDNRG 200W model, not sure if it's the same one I've got on the roof of my Hudson Bay:

CP200M-36

www.cdnrg.com

This may be the same panel, rebranded as "GoPower Solar"

200 watt Solar Module (GP-PV-200M)

NEW! Our largest aluminum framed solar panel. Available in our most popular rooftop kits and systems, and part of the Solar on Board pre-install program.

gopowersolar.com

Thanks for the reply. Not sure because the dimensions are different.

 

[okto]

What is your dealer telling you?

Bought used and the supporting dealer changed hands.

In fairness, I sent an email to OEV and they checked to see if they had any replacement parts, no dice.

I actually got a reply from the Chinese manufacturer.

Sent them some pics, we’ll see, I’ll post results.