daddyusmaximus
Explorer
How does that fuel tank tie into the trucks system?
Lets see some "set up" Regular Camper shells
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I put a Tee in the main tank fill line and ran a 1/2" line w/ electric valve, Pump and filter from the Aux tank to it.
I also added a level sender to the Aux tank and put a second fuel guage in the A pillar grab handle from a SRT10 pickup.
I used a Jeep TJ Fill grommet and YJ Fill Neck Mounted in the DS of the canopy to fill and vent the tank ouside of the Canopy.
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
Got the biggest part of my storage cabinet build finished today. All out of left over scrap (warped) plywood. Storage on both sides, keeping the center open for truck use. Not sure if I'm going to build a sleeping platform. I want additional under bed storage, but as a cripple, I value the ability to sit upright inside. My daughter graduated to a queen size bed, so I have a spare twin mattress that fits in with room to spare. Yes, a real mattress, for a good nights sleep! My woodworking skills leave a lot to be desired, but it's together. All screwed, so I can take it out if need be. Don't laugh if you notice my doors aren't straight on the edges... Jig saw crapped out, had to use the Roto-Zip. That thing is near impossible to get a straight line with in plywood. It wants to follow the direction the bit spins and carve a curve... Oh, and my 17 year old son helped, so I can blame it on a learning experience...
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Overall set up.
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Cubby holes up front of the wheel wells.
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House battery, distribution block, and ARB solenoids over one wheel well.
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Craftsman toolbox (fully stocked) sits at the right rear.
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Recovery strap, chains, etc in a cubby on the left.
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Long top loading cabinet along the left side.
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Shorter top loading storage cubby on the right.
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Locking gun box suspended from the ceiling. This one professionally done.
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Can't wait to load it up and give it a test run.
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Overall set up.
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Cubby holes up front of the wheel wells.
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House battery, distribution block, and ARB solenoids over one wheel well.
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Craftsman toolbox (fully stocked) sits at the right rear.
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Recovery strap, chains, etc in a cubby on the left.
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Long top loading cabinet along the left side.
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Shorter top loading storage cubby on the right.
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Locking gun box suspended from the ceiling. This one professionally done.
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Can't wait to load it up and give it a test run.
NorthernWoodsman
Adventurer/tinkerer
Overall set up.
Craftsman toolbox (fully stocked) sits at the right rear.
Great looking setup and love that toolbox! Did you buy the toolbox in store or online?
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
Got it at Sears about 20 years ago.
NorthernWoodsman
Adventurer/tinkerer
Man, I just looked online and similar toolboxes, but much larger looking, are $300-700 :Wow1:
Buliwyf
Viking with a Hammer
My boss just gave me two of those Craftsman truck boxes for free! Glad to see someone else is also using them. I'm going to grind the rust off and refinish them with Chassis Saver and Monstaliner and bolt them in my bed when I do my bed liner. I'm doing a one side ladder rack at the same time to carry kayaks.
StrykerX
Great Lakes Xterras
Picked up my topper last weekend, ARE with toolbox sides. Now time for modifications.
Question to everyone, was thinking about mounting a shovel and axe on one side of the topper and traction plates onto the other side. Lockable mounts of course. Or do I just mount them on the inside of the topper. Thoughts?
southpier
Expedition Leader
....Overall set up.
this is a great set up and looks mucho practi-cal
Wh1t3nukle
I gotz dis
I agree with the other guy, mount inside when you're not on a trip. When you are setup to go then move them outside. Modular is my thought.
Picked up my topper last weekend, ARE with toolbox sides. Now time for modifications.
Question to everyone, was thinking about mounting a shovel and axe on one side of the topper and traction plates onto the other side. Lockable mounts of course. Or do I just mount them on the inside of the topper. Thoughts?
daddyusmaximus
Explorer
Almost... If I made it the way I wanted it... It would be a flippac.
T&M Camping
New member
It is not carpeted. I did 3 2x10 cut to fit in the notch's in the bed of the truck and some plywood over them as my plat form. I like the idea of a slip tank in there bec i got a 2002 F250 V10. But not sure if i want to mount it in bed or on a trailer.