Flatbed and composite panel build on Dodge 2500
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xtremexj
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Holy crap Mark!! You've sure been busy since I checked the thread a couple weeks ago. Looks freakin fantastic. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas and that Santa was good to you all. Hope to see you around the campfire sometime in 2016!
Hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas and that Santa was good to you all. Hope to see you around the campfire sometime in 2016!
TridentTravels
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Great stuff!
Mark...Curious if you have figured out any of the pricing/availiblity/logistics on the panels? I am considering building an offroad camper and wanted to use a similar product, but anything comparable, that I can find, is smaller sheets. What are your thoughts on building the frame using steel instead of AL? Thanks! Chris
Mark...Curious if you have figured out any of the pricing/availiblity/logistics on the panels? I am considering building an offroad camper and wanted to use a similar product, but anything comparable, that I can find, is smaller sheets. What are your thoughts on building the frame using steel instead of AL? Thanks! Chris
Hey Chris, check with Victorian here on the board and see if he can set you up with a delivery to the left coast, if that doesn't work out check with Beaufort Composites out of Florida, still a distance but on theta side of the country. Steel done right is OK, you need to get a proper powder coat put on the whole frame to keep corrosion at bay though, I wouldn't use paint on such project.
Cheers,
Mark.
Cheers,
Mark.
Update!
Got a lot of stuff done, roughed in wiring, bathroom is a pile closer, rest of the windows showed up.
Wiring in fridge cabinet.
Coming through the main cabinet.
Water tank side.
The safety factor, I like Blue Sea stuff.
Actuators and linear guides for bunk, I was going to do a folding design but really didn't like the idea of blocking off the upper window when the bunk was folded, this will push the bed to the ceiling when not in use, and bring it down 24" when we need it.
Guides.
Where the actuator will go. Actuators are cosmetic which is a bonus.
Got a lot of stuff done, roughed in wiring, bathroom is a pile closer, rest of the windows showed up.
Wiring in fridge cabinet.
Coming through the main cabinet.
Water tank side.
The safety factor, I like Blue Sea stuff.
Actuators and linear guides for bunk, I was going to do a folding design but really didn't like the idea of blocking off the upper window when the bunk was folded, this will push the bed to the ceiling when not in use, and bring it down 24" when we need it.
Guides.
Where the actuator will go. Actuators are cosmetic which is a bonus.
Side shots with all the windows in, and the Thetford door for the cassette toilet, I might build my own doors going forward, they are OK but…….
Fridge vents and door. Nice and clean.
And spent a week skiing at Silver Star! Saw these things at the rental shop, thought it was funny, then I touched the tire…..and I had to try it! These things are great, rode some cross country trails, showshoeing trails, couldn't believe how they stayed on top of the hardback. My legs are still mad.
Fridge vents and door. Nice and clean.
And spent a week skiing at Silver Star! Saw these things at the rental shop, thought it was funny, then I touched the tire…..and I had to try it! These things are great, rode some cross country trails, showshoeing trails, couldn't believe how they stayed on top of the hardback. My legs are still mad.
Tip for the homebuilders
Try this stuff for a super clean cutting/tapping lube. We use it on sanding discs for fine polishing, drilling, tapping a hundred holes is easy with a drill, the right size hole and some edge lube. It also works to prevent galling on stainless fasteners, it's paraffin based so nice and clean, and softens your skin while you work so it even has the capability to make your girl happier.
Try this stuff for a super clean cutting/tapping lube. We use it on sanding discs for fine polishing, drilling, tapping a hundred holes is easy with a drill, the right size hole and some edge lube. It also works to prevent galling on stainless fasteners, it's paraffin based so nice and clean, and softens your skin while you work so it even has the capability to make your girl happier.
You mind sharing the guide manufacturer? I've got a spot that would use something similar and have only been able to find lighter duty units.
Beaufort Composites is in NC, unless there is another with the same name
I spoke with them, their panels have a maximum width of 4' and they do not sell the extrusions.
I also spoke with Andreas at total composites. I really want to do business with this company.
The only draw back is shipping to the east coast. Cost is nearly 50% of the panels.
If anybody else on the East coast is thinking about this, please PM me, perhaps we can share the shipping expense.
I'm so glad Mark posted his build. These panels are a game changer!
Beaufort Composites is in NC, unless there is another with the same name
I spoke with them, their panels have a maximum width of 4' and they do not sell the extrusions.
I also spoke with Andreas at total composites. I really want to do business with this company.
The only draw back is shipping to the east coast. Cost is nearly 50% of the panels.
If anybody else on the East coast is thinking about this, please PM me, perhaps we can share the shipping expense.
I'm so glad Mark posted his build. These panels are a game changer!
Correct!
Kerr Panel is in Denver, they are a top notch facility that does a lot of R&D and they also do big panels. They were too busy to take my order though.....