2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

[mk216v]

Uhhhh…. Looks like about 2x the headroom to move around and much less of a front slope

Your ASSumption is quite funny. I look forward to some data.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Your ASSumption is quite funny. I look forward to some data.

[insert kissy face middle finger emoji]

 

[Victorian]

Prototype camper shell looks good Andreas, well done.

Kevin, how does this have a more usable bed than the ATO AterraXL?

Thank you.
the headroom is 40” in our flatbed campers

 

[mk216v]

After spending some time in this "prototype" camper shell, not once, but twice, so far this weekend....I'm very impressed. Excellent execution, thermally comfortable even on an 84deg day (where only the Tern Overland door is open; no roof hatches or windows open), light/bright of course. Queen cabover bed is enough for most people. With a passthru to the truck cab this would be icing on the cake.

DO NOT try to turn me yet Kevin....

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

DO NOT try to turn me yet Kevin....

If you switched trucks for the THIRD time, I’d make a dedicated YouTube video in your honor doing my “I told you so dance” in an outfit of your choosing

 

[mk216v]

If you switched trucks for the THIRD time, I’d make a dedicated YouTube video in your honor doing my “I told you so dance” in an outfit of your choosing

What if I keep my current(2nd) F350?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

What if I keep my current(2nd) F350?

I can’t imagine that being even remotely economically feasible

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Your ASSumption is quite funny. I look forward to some data.

Sooooo…. About those ASSumptions

[insert middle finger kissy emoji]

 

[Victorian]

After spending some time in this "prototype" camper shell, not once, but twice, so far this weekend....I'm very impressed. Excellent execution, thermally comfortable even on an 84deg day (where only the Tern Overland door is open; no roof hatches or windows open), light/bright of course. Queen cabover bed is enough for most people. With a passthru to the truck cab this would be icing on the cake.

DO NOT try to turn me yet Kevin....

Thank you for being such a great neighbour this past weekend! Fun times.

 

[wfv56]

After spending some time in this "prototype" camper shell, not once, but twice, so far this weekend....I'm very impressed. Excellent execution, thermally comfortable even on an 84deg day (where only the Tern Overland door is open; no roof hatches or windows open), light/bright of course. Queen cabover bed is enough for most people. With a passthru to the truck cab this would be icing on the cake.

DO NOT try to turn me yet Kevin....

How was the thermal comfort of your new Attera?

 

[Alloy]

Thanks for the feedback. We had this on the backburner for a long time.... Finally assembled it with a tight timeline for BC Overland Rally and next weeks Expo in Bend. IF and it's still a big IF we bring this into production we will need to change a couple things. The slanted roof ads roughly 150lb!. This featue also only allows for the medium size Wildlands door . These are not insulated and fairly short....

Will see what people say at the expo.....

Also adds more seams to leak and reduces cabinet storage.

Would reducing the miter (sloped) panel to 150mm be enough to fit the large door and still provide the look?

 

[Victorian]

Also adds more seams to leak and reduces cabinet storage.

Would reducing the miter (sloped) panel to 150mm be enough to fit the large door and still provide the look?

Here is a pic of the taller door. Not much room for a slant

 

[Alloy]

Here is a pic of the taller door. Not much room for a slant

If the OA height can increase?

Another loss for the miter would be room for solar.

 

[Victorian]

If the OA height can increase?

Another loss for the miter would be room for solar.

you are right, roof space is usually at a premium . Especially when you install skylights, solar and maybe even some storage.

 

[mk216v]

How was the thermal comfort of your new Attera?

In ~80degF weather, understandably not as cool as the TC Prototype due to thinner wall thickness/etc.
AterraXL has a lot more windows, so the key in the hotter weather is to draw the reflective "blackout" shades and keep the sun from entering, pop the roof hatch, turn the mini/round Maxxair fan on. I do wish it had a full square Maxxair 10spd fan vs the mini.

If anyone wants a "pagoda roof" TC cabin like the Prototype, you'd better bombard Andreas(Victorian) with pleas, as he needs more serious feedback or else the product may not be available.