2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

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somewhereinursa said:
I've been following along with your build. It's really nice and seems to fit the bill for what I would like to do in the not so distant future (currently in the design phase). Can you elaborate on the sizing of the tubing for the subframe (2 x 3 ?) and what size/strength that you used for the subframe?
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Thank you! The subframe is a hodge podge of a bunch of different sizes and shapes of tubing.

I am not all that happy with it (long story i dont care to elaborate on until i fix it) and a decent portion of it will be redone at a later date.

For now, its safe and functional, but definitely needs some "fixes" (details later)
 
somewhereinursa

somewhereinursa

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Sorry to hear that. Based on the photos and video it seemed like it would be more than adequate. I would like to build something as close as possible to the original Turtle but I'm having problems trying to figure out how to attach it to a Ram 5500 and still maintain the original lines, i.e., not raise it too far above the frame. That's why I asked about the sizing. I'm working on a model in Fusion 360 and want to get things right before starting on the build.
 
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

OG Portal Member #183
somewhereinursa said:
Sorry to hear that. Based on the photos and video it seemed like it would be more than adequate. I would like to build something as close as possible to the original Turtle but I'm having problems trying to figure out how to attach it to a Ram 5500 and still maintain the original lines, i.e., not raise it too far above the frame. That's why I asked about the sizing. I'm working on a model in Fusion 360 and want to get things right before starting on the build.
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I know the top of the subframe sits 5” above the top of the frame rails, if that helps at all.
 
Todd n Natalie

Todd n Natalie

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ITTOG said:
Okay, so you drink water with a little food coloring. Or is it watered down beer. Those are the lines I give my father-in-law when he breaks out Bud, Miller, Keystone, etc. He basically buys whatever is cheapest. I keep telling him my pee has more beer in it than what he drinks. All fun and games. LOL!
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Gotta try Canadian beer... haha
 
ITTOG

ITTOG

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Todd n Natalie said:
Gotta try Canadian beer... haha
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I have had Molson and Rickard's Red. I had to spice Molson up a bit with a michelada mix in order to be drinkable but it didn't seem any worse than the others I mentioned. I rated the Rickards a 3.25 out of 5. I guess I am still trying to find a good Canadian beer.
 
Todd n Natalie

Todd n Natalie

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ITTOG said:
I have had Molson and Rickard's Red. I had to spice Molson up a bit with a michelada mix in order to be drinkable but it didn't seem any worse than the others I mentioned. I rated the Rickards a 3.25 out of 5. I guess I am still trying to find a good Canadian beer.
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Oh yeah, Rickards is good. Try Sleeman Honey Brown or Alexander Keiths India Pale Ale. Molson usually is quite terrible.
 
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

RAM5500 CAMPERTHING

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The one i ended up trying was KOKANEE

Stayed at a RV park on my travels because it was laundry day and grabbed a 30 pack because it was all they had.

I am used to drinking cheap crappy beer so i figured it would be no big deal.

I forced 3 of them down and couldnt take it anymore and gave the rest to the couple camping next to me.

Worst beer ever! :)
 
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