My next new build is about to start - V3 Explorer - Feedback from the group needed

[moto657]

Wondering what the specs and the source are for your windows and the sidedoor? They look great. I skimmed the whole thread, hope I didn't miss it.

I'm in the early planning phase for a DIY RV using a Unicell Aerocell CW body and have been looking for a source for high quality windows and doors.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

I used Sietz windows from Dometic. They are widely available in Europe and Australia. Unfortunately not as easy to get in the USA. I ended up reached out to Dometic here in the US directly and was able to buy the 6 windows direct. They are acrylic and double pane. The screens and shades are included. Same windows in the Earthroamer & Turtle Expedition Truck

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Very nice! Can I ask where you got the cushions made?

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www.cushionsource.com. Fabric is Sunbrella. I did the ordering all online vie their site and everything fit perfect.

 

[java]

Very nice! Can I ask where you got the cushions made?

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www.cushionsource.com. Fabric is Sunbrella. I did the ordering all online vie their site and everything fit perfect.

Thanks! I think you already answered me somewhere else, I got mine from them also, very happy with them.

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[ski_bike_camp]

Wondering what the specs and the source are for your windows and the sidedoor? They look great. I skimmed the whole thread, hope I didn't miss it.

I'm in the early planning phase for a DIY RV using a Unicell Aerocell CW body and have been looking for a source for high quality windows and doors.

Door came from Australia from an RV parts mfg. CAMEC. I found them online. The door & quality is a beautiful piece of work and engineering. It doesn't weight that much, so they just sent it via fedex. The Aus$ is weak these days, so the price with shipping was still reasonable.

 

[DzlToy]

Have you made any changes to the truck and did you ever get a curb weight?

All 13 pages read; cool build.

 

[guidolyons]

One of my favorite builds on here. Nicely done.

 

[java]

@Boston Mangler Build thread

 

[DiploStrat]

Wheels & Tires

View attachment 385977Thanks to John @ Stazworks! These babies are going to look great. Check out the extra little carbon detail he did to match the rest of the truck theme.

Watch the bolts on the Stazworks wheels carefully. This is no fun at highway speed. (About ten bolts snapped.)

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Most excellent work sir! Very well done!

Fitting 37's and no trimming with just some leveling???

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Have you made any changes to the truck and did you ever get a curb weight?

All 13 pages read; cool build.

I did finally get it weighed at CAT Scales on the way to Gunnison, CO.

Fully wet - Fuel 55gal, Water 75gal and all our gear including two mtn bikes.

13,229 lbs.

The ended up being a little more than I was figuring, but well within my tolerances and limits on tires, wheels, towing etc.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Wondering what the specs and the source are for your windows and the sidedoor? They look great. I skimmed the whole thread, hope I didn't miss it.

I'm in the early planning phase for a DIY RV using a Unicell Aerocell CW body and have been looking for a source for high quality windows and doors.

Seitz Windows. They are made in Germany and the company is owned by Dometic now. I had to buy them direct from Dometic.

CAMEC door from Australia. I ordered it and was in now rush, so they just shipped it to Colorado cheap and slow via Fedex. Shipping costs were approx $150 USD.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Most excellent work sir! Very well done!

Fitting 37's and no trimming with just some leveling???

Yes, sort of ...

Nothing to do on the rears because the original bed was replaced with the camper box.
On the fronts the BDS leveling kit moves the axel forward and combined with the Buckstop bumper and flares, it all fits. There was a little trimming behind the fronts but nothing major.

I think AEV now make a new flare that is designed to allow and even bigger tire. Maybe even 41". The fords have had this for a while. Now the dodge has it too.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Watch the bolts on the Stazworks wheels carefully. This is no fun at highway speed. (About ten bolts snapped.)

View attachment 557617

Holy smokes man! Did the tire blow and then the nuts sheered or the other way around?

I did have a couple of lugs loosen off after a long highway trip. But, I figured that it was my fault for not getting them torqued tight enough.

BTW: My Stazworks rims have the gold grade 8 nuts/bolts holding the two halves together.

 

[ski_bike_camp]

Very very nice! Did you ever get weighed with the camper on the truck?

At least its a cheap stove to fix!

13,229 lbs wet