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

[Chadx]

My Dewalt is inadequate...

Then just stick with your manual crank. Opportunity for a bit of exercise, about the same speed as using a drill (if you take it easy like you should in this case), and you can feel when each jack is really taking on weight and move to the next one. All pros!

 

[tacollie]

So I removed our Camp X for the first time last night. I have your normal Dewalt 20V Max 1/2" drill and was having a ton of trouble getting it to work as soon as the jacks starting really lifting the front or weight of the camper. Is an 1/4" Impact acceptable or a better option since there is more torque? I can't see where Rieco says you shouldn't do this, but just curious on other's experiences on this.

Either you had the drill on the fast setting or your drills bad or your battery is bad. I've used a DeWalt before with zero issues. Even my clapped out Milwaukee will do it. I would try a different battery.

 

[goffredo]

Has anyone fastened anything to the exterior forward wall of the camper? That’s the wall that is right up against the cab of the truck, under the camper‘s over-hang.

There’s not a ton of space, but I noticed there is enough space for a traction pad / maxtrax to fit there. You can’t see from the angle of this photo, but there’s maybe an inch of clearance on my F350 setup.



I don’t think there’s enough depth for fancy Molle panel / MaxTrax mounting pin / etc setup. But I’m kind of tempted to sikaflex a few strap eyelets on this camper wall, maybe a thin rubber mat to protect the camper wall and reduce vibration, and see if I can’t just strap them down.

I would have to use the sliding cab window to access the inner straps.

But honestly, I don’t use the maxtrax very often. Hardly ever. So this seems like a better place for them, rather than on the rear of the camper where I’d rather have frequently-used items stored.

 

[wackyhacky76CO]

Anyone (who stores their camper outside) have a good cover recommendation?

 

[jsandefu]

Pics of the current Tundra (2nd Gen) 6.5' Bed Brackets... for inquiring minds.
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I made this doubled up 3/4" board riser for the pick up trip. I may still investigate taller "pucks" once we get it home. Our local OEV dealer was very against going that route. He has long term concerns of the taller puck/longer bolts (and the fact there is only so much thread) getting damaged overtime. I get what he means, but if OEV is okay with it, then I feel like I am.
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Did you do anything to support the weight of the camper? Airbags, suspension upgrades, etc?