New Camper Build - THE OVERL[h]ANDER
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msiminoff
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Thanks Mike! However I have to give credit to Reuben and his team at Durrance Design Group Overland. They did all of the design and fabrication work for the pass-through.
Victorian
Approved Vendor : Total Composites
You should work on your pixel settings ?Getting very close... The box assembly and all of the exterior goodies should be wrapped up this Thursday
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msiminoff
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@Victorian; You should learn to click on thumbnails to display high-resolution images 
msiminoff
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Lots of work happening over the past day... Cab-over braces are in place, exterior lights are functional, doors for side-boxes are being installed, and there even a (illuminated) license plate.
The Durrance Design Group team is still on track to be done with this phase of work on Thursday.
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The Durrance Design Group team is still on track to be done with this phase of work on Thursday.
Click on thumbnails to see the full-res' images.
Todd780
OverCamper
That's a great idea!@ExpoMike, yes, and the "normal RV door" is a Tern Overland 'Wildlands' door.
The idea was inspired by a friend who built his expedition vehicle in a box-van, and always loved the view looking out at the sunset through the expansive opening in the back wall while beach camping
msiminoff
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@ExpoMike, yes, and the "normal" door is a Tern Overland 'Wildlands' door.
@Todd n Natalie, I can't take all of the credit; The idea was inspired by a friend who built his expedition vehicle in a box-van, and I always loved his view, watching the sunset, through the expansive opening in the back wall, while beach camping
In addition, when the weather and/or the neighborhood is crappy, it will be nice to have the security of the triple deadbolt lock.
@Todd n Natalie, I can't take all of the credit; The idea was inspired by a friend who built his expedition vehicle in a box-van, and I always loved his view, watching the sunset, through the expansive opening in the back wall, while beach camping
In addition, when the weather and/or the neighborhood is crappy, it will be nice to have the security of the triple deadbolt lock.
ExpoMike
Well-known member
@ExpoMike, yes, and the "normal" door is a Tern Overland 'Wildlands' door.
@Todd n Natalie, I can't take all of the credit; The idea was inspired by a friend who built his expedition vehicle in a box-van, and I always loved his view, watching the sunset, through the expansive opening in the back wall, while beach camping
In addition, when the weather and/or the neighborhood is crappy, it will be nice to have the security of the triple deadbolt lock.
Yeah, that's the door I am planning on using from the day I saw they offered it. Love the idea of a deadbolted screen door if needed.
I have liked the idea of opening up the whole back for a great view but didn't want to loose the standard door option for normal use. The setup you have is a very cool idea.
msiminoff
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Very big? In comparison with the truck camper it's replacing, this new camper is narrower, not as tall, has less rear overhang, and it is much lighter.
Yes, it's ~30" longer overall... but so is the wheelbase.
Right now the total weight looks like it's going to come in higher than expected
, although I haven't driven across a scale yet. Hopeful in a day or two.My best estimate; when all is said & done it'll come in around 11,000 lbs... 5000 on the front axle and 6000 on rear. So that's over GVWR, but still under both GAWRs... and well under tire load ratings.
