Bailey's 2018 Four Wheel Camper (Raven) - Build & Photos

[BJ'sFJ]

Things are looking good! How are you liking the Weboost? That's one thing I would like to add to my camper.

Thanks! I absolutely love the WeBoost. Most pictures I've posted have all been in areas with 2-4 bars of LTE

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Very nice build!

Some time when you aren't in a hurry, try running at 55 mph. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the gas mileage. I've known the service crew at my Toyota dealership for 30 years. We've discussed mileage with the Tundra. They maintain it is tuned for maximum mileage at 100 km/hr (I'm Canadian) which is just over 60 mph. As soon as you go over that, the mileage declines pretty quickly. I typically get about 19 mpg (imperial gallon - you can do the math) at 100 kph with my Grandby at full travel weight. . That goes up to 22 if I keep the speed at around 90 kph (55 mph). This assumes flat country and minimal wind. Hills and headwind can make a big difference of course. Cruise control also causes a loss in mileage.

Thank You

I've read that an air dam between the camper and cab will help greatly. Somewhere around a 1-2mpg gain by blocking the wind from hitting the camper wall. I might experiment with speed a little as well. I average 65-70mph on the highway and might drop it down a bit

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

Part 2 of the interior layout is done! Added some storage under the platform. Chairs don't fit perfectly but it's as close as it'll get. Much more organized now

 

[BJ'sFJ]

A few pics from my recent travels...

Santa Barbara, CA

Oceano Dunes

Los Padres National Forest

New Brighton State Beach | Capitola, CA

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Starting the descent into Anza Borrego. One last trip before the temps get too high. The Instalanders are out in full force taking photos of the wildflowers

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Made it to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and decided to do some exploring outside of Borrego Springs

Was running around in 2WD and at 50psi and got a little stuck. MAXTRAX saved the day!

 

[BJ'sFJ]

A few more pics from Anza Borrego

Ozzy loves his camper ^

Looks like this will be my last trip to Anza until the end of 2019 or possibly early 2020. The weather is getting warm and my travels call for me to head out of SoCal and slowly make my way back to CO

 

[Pacific Northwest yetti]

Thank you for sharing thus far! Looked like a great trip

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Feels so great to have the mountain bike with me on my travels. 1 mile with the pup and 3 miles solo this morning. Temps aren't so bad in the high desert

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Adding some exterior lighting to the Truck & Camper. A pair of Baja Designs S2 Sports in Work/Scene will go on the exterior sides of the camper and the S2 Sport Flush Mounts are replacing my existing lights in the rear bumper. Note: Might change the lenses to Amber. Going to wait and see how everything looks first

I'm going to try and install everything this weekend. The plan is to wire all 4 lights using my switch pros and have activation via in-cab switch or my phone.

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Lights are on! I'll record and post a walkaround video soon

S2 Sport, Work/Scene, Amber

S2 Sport, Work/Scene, Amber

S2 Sport, Work/Scene, Amber Flush Mount

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Too windy for a video right now

 

[BJ'sFJ]

 

[BJ'sFJ]

With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run