FJ60 Diesel Campteq Camper Build

[ProwlerDriver]

So im looking to insulate the top from condensation and to winter camp. Obviously need to make some walls around the tent part. However what do you think of the roof portion- could I get away with doing the panels in between the bars or do you think I need a blanket across the whole thing... Im not sure what constitutes "thermal bridges" or if that would really change much in this application. My preferred method would be doing the panels, not the entirety of the roof...

 

[ProwlerDriver]

I ordered the 3M thinsulate today so I can really vanlife it up... it will go in every door and panel I can get to. Ive been looking at every troopy build I can find so I have ideas. The Alu-Cab Hercules is essentially what I have and people have been doing cool stuff with it.
-Ive reached out to a couple aluminum honeycomb panel providers and instead of the sliding panels I will be doing a 70/30 raising, gas strut platform like the Alu-Cab Hercules. Vid below.
-Im planning a mini cabinet buildout too using some 80/20 aluminum. something that goes over the wheel wells and boxes it off so I can both sit and have storage. Trying to keep overall height below the windows for aesthetic purposes and to maybe eventually go gull wing.
-Debating on how far to go with the galley. I definitely want a fridge (dometic cfx35 as of now) and possibly just a place to put my cook partner stove. I was thinking sink but im not exactly sure on the utility of it. Ive never had one camping so I don't actually know what Id use it for. Plus all the weight in water, pumps etc.

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Got some 255 toyo m55s and fifteen 52 analog rims. I love the look of them, and so far these tires are everything I want minus the price. They are a true tall skinny A/T

 

[ProwlerDriver]

My last projects for this year will be:
Eezi awn 2000 awning with walls. propane heated for camping in the ski parking lot, bought one of those Cgear sand mats for the floor.
Webasto air top install
Thinsulate insulation install
and hopefully... Raised bed on struts setup like the alucab Hercules. Im having a fabricator weld an aluminum frame with 3/4x1.5 with 1/8 aluminum on top, 2 pieces. like this:

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Alright got some work done in prep for my ski camp trip.
Per #vanlife norms I bought thinsulate 400 and got it double layered in my doors. I used spray adhesive to make sure its not sitting on the bottom, but its hydrophobic so I don't even think that matters. fluid filmed all nooks and crannies while I was in there.

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Next I put some very very nice premium under bonnet insulation from car builders Australia under the hood. This stuff is super sticky and stretchy and makes for a very professional looking install.

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Last my blidimax "cool black" insulation arrived from Germany. Reflective black on the outside that supposedly performs about 80% as well as the silver and 9 layers of insulation to help keep temps in check. got all the windows... getting comfy in here

 

[NM-Frontier]

Man this truck has came out great! keep it up!

 

[T-Willy]

Spent Veterans Day getting the tracks and roof rack put on. Weighs about 50# so it closes a little easier now . I love the front runner racks and this one fit perfect.

Build is coming along beautifully! Do you mind posting a close-up or link to the l-track fasteners used to secure this rack?

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Alright, got my eezi awn 2000 yesterday and got her up today. Like usual the campteq is super thick so it mounts just fine on it. Love the hard case and the quality of everything. She's almost done, but sadly I think my secret squirrel account is almost done too

 

[Loubaru]

Looking good! Think I saw you in Bellingham earlier this week?

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Yeah, probably coming back from skiing Monday!

 

[ProwlerDriver]

 

[goldtooth]

Sweet rig!
nate

 

[ProwlerDriver]

Allllriggggght...
More work done to a 60 camper solution.
Webasto Airtop 2000 STC. Mounted under passenger seat. Intake on the door side, Heat coming out toward the center console... Still have to figure out a solution to get heat up to the camper top when I need it.
Scheel Mann seat heaters hooked up and now have a whole aux heating suite on the center console.