Desertdude
Expedition Leader
You are now high styling! 
The Canuck Truck buildup!
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p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Seating and 5% HP gain!
After endlessly agonizing over what to do about the camp chair issue, I bit the bullet and used the latest Overland Journal as a guide to better seating...
Now to the dilema, I have only sat in it for 30 seconds and may have lost it to my wife! Funny how she though I was crazy for paying so much for a camping chair. I'll have to sneak away with it...:shakin:
Oh and one more addition that will increase HP by at least 5% I'm sure.
Come on spring!
Cheers,
P
After endlessly agonizing over what to do about the camp chair issue, I bit the bullet and used the latest Overland Journal as a guide to better seating...
Now to the dilema, I have only sat in it for 30 seconds and may have lost it to my wife! Funny how she though I was crazy for paying so much for a camping chair. I'll have to sneak away with it...:shakin:
Oh and one more addition that will increase HP by at least 5% I'm sure.
Come on spring!
Cheers,
P
BajaTaco
Swashbuckler
Congrats P!
:tent:
I love the tan color. And that's super cool that you got a Kermit chair! I love mine, and I think I'm faced with the same dilemma as you... I'll probably be buying another one shortly I see you got the beverage holder too. Gotta have that. :friday:
Well, Happy F-day! Enjoy the weekend my friend.
:tent:
I love the tan color. And that's super cool that you got a Kermit chair! I love mine, and I think I'm faced with the same dilemma as you... I'll probably be buying another one shortly
I see you got the beverage holder too. Gotta have that. :friday: Well, Happy F-day! Enjoy the weekend my friend.
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
The Kermit chair...
Without a proper beverage holder, a chair is not worht sitting in!
I was going to warn you folks about letting other people trying the chair, it may be the last time you get to use it otherwise. :elkgrin:
Cheers :beer:,
P
BajaTaco said:Congrats P!
:tent:
I love the tan color. And that's super cool that you got a Kermit chair! I love mine, and I think I'm faced with the same dilemma as you... I'll probably be buying another one shortly
Well, Happy F-day! Enjoy the weekend my friend.
Without a proper beverage holder, a chair is not worht sitting in!
I was going to warn you folks about letting other people trying the chair, it may be the last time you get to use it otherwise. :elkgrin:
Cheers :beer:,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Re-visiting the storage solution...
I've been going back and forth over the current sleeping/storage solution with the addition of the Eezi-Awn over the last few weeks. I'm at a bit of a cross roads with where to best mount the RTT and was contemplating something similar to what Mr. Brady has done. Here were some of my thoughs:
Pros:
Cons:
So after much debating, I've decided to mount the tent on a custom platform such that it opens up on the passenger side. I was too worried about a branch catching the tent.
:smileeek:
The first step was finding a box that would work. After some searching locally I foud a nice unit that comes in black made by PCI Stellar, a Canadian Company based in Ontario. I'm hoping to be able to fit the platform right up against this tool box and seal it with something similar to Tail Gate seal. I may also space the box up by 1" to allow access to the opening handles as well. I'll have to see when I get it.
Next, lay out the design and select materials. Again similar to others who have done this, the following materials were selected.
Structure: 1" x 1" x 0.100" tubing wiht a few 3/4" x 3/4" x 0.083" cross braces where needed.
Sheating: wanted 1/8" aluminium plate but when I got there they made me an offer I could not refuse on some diamond plate because it was partially cut and they could not sell it. Bonus, I've goe enought to replace my plastic tail gate cover as well. It's a bit thinner than 1/8" but should be fine.
WARNING! Those suffering from chromophobia should skip this picture! :hehe:
I will build the frame. Cut the aluminum to size and lay it all out. I'm not sure if self tapping screws or rivets will be used to join the aluminium to the frame. Any thoughs? I'm also planning on using silicone or automotive seam sealer between the aluminum sheets and frame. When it's all ready, I plan on covering the diamond plate with a DIY bedliner in black of course to match the balance of the rig.
This won't be happening too soon, I'm without a welder at the moment!
Cheers,
I've been going back and forth over the current sleeping/storage solution with the addition of the Eezi-Awn over the last few weeks. I'm at a bit of a cross roads with where to best mount the RTT and was contemplating something similar to what Mr. Brady has done. Here were some of my thoughs:
Pros:
- I could drive the truck into the garage with the RTT installed. Useful if doing maintenance. I also like to store it inside when not in use that way it's out of the elements and out of site.
- Lower Centre of Gravity.
- The tent would be much better protected from branches on the tight trails I run. I've actually removed my roof basket because of this. This is my main concern, after purchasing a quality tent, the last thing I want to do is damage it!
- Less of an impact on MPG by having it below the cab roof line.
- Don't have to build an internal or external support structure to support the additional weight of the tent on the shell.
Cons:
- I have to re-design the storage/layout if I go this route (spare gas, water, tools, spares, etc...). Effectively less storage space.
- No shelter from the elements. With the shell, you could remove the gear and stay inside if you need to cook for example. I've got an idea on a possible solution for this problem using an Eezi-Awn awning with sides similar to what Mr. Brady has done to his trailer.
- Spent good money for the shell and would hate to have it stay in the back yard all summer. Although it may be used for my winter configuration vs. summer configuration with RTT.
- Properly sealing the platform against dust and weather will be a challenge. Then again, the shell is not perfectly sealed either.
So after much debating, I've decided to mount the tent on a custom platform such that it opens up on the passenger side. I was too worried about a branch catching the tent.
:smileeek:
The first step was finding a box that would work. After some searching locally I foud a nice unit that comes in black made by PCI Stellar, a Canadian Company based in Ontario. I'm hoping to be able to fit the platform right up against this tool box and seal it with something similar to Tail Gate seal. I may also space the box up by 1" to allow access to the opening handles as well. I'll have to see when I get it.
Next, lay out the design and select materials. Again similar to others who have done this, the following materials were selected.
Structure: 1" x 1" x 0.100" tubing wiht a few 3/4" x 3/4" x 0.083" cross braces where needed.
Sheating: wanted 1/8" aluminium plate but when I got there they made me an offer I could not refuse on some diamond plate because it was partially cut and they could not sell it. Bonus, I've goe enought to replace my plastic tail gate cover as well. It's a bit thinner than 1/8" but should be fine.
WARNING! Those suffering from chromophobia should skip this picture! :hehe:
I will build the frame. Cut the aluminum to size and lay it all out. I'm not sure if self tapping screws or rivets will be used to join the aluminium to the frame. Any thoughs? I'm also planning on using silicone or automotive seam sealer between the aluminum sheets and frame. When it's all ready, I plan on covering the diamond plate with a DIY bedliner in black of course to match the balance of the rig.
This won't be happening too soon, I'm without a welder at the moment!
Cheers,
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mountainpete
Spamicus Eliminatus
Pierre! Not the direction I expected you to go. Very cool.
Looking forward to seeing this build progress!
Pete
Looking forward to seeing this build progress!
Pete
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Laying things out.
Ha, well I'm going to give it a go and see what happens! :yikes:
Did a bit of layout work today.
I'm limited to what I can do at the moment without the new box for exact measurements. Untill then, I can mull over other aspects related to this change.
Decided to join the metal frame and aluminium diamond plate using metal self taping screws. You have to drill a 1/8" pilot hole first, I'll see how it goes. This method allows for easier dissasembly if required when compared to the rivet approach.
Cheers,
P
mountainpete said:
Ha, well I'm going to give it a go and see what happens! :yikes:
Did a bit of layout work today.
I'm limited to what I can do at the moment without the new box for exact measurements. Untill then, I can mull over other aspects related to this change.
Decided to join the metal frame and aluminium diamond plate using metal self taping screws. You have to drill a 1/8" pilot hole first, I'll see how it goes. This method allows for easier dissasembly if required when compared to the rivet approach.
Cheers,
P
lowenbrau
Explorer
No need to predrill...
Use teks instead.
http://www.itwconstruction.ca/cgi-b...t=0&redhead=0&duofast=0&buildex=1&prodcode=33
Use teks instead.
http://www.itwconstruction.ca/cgi-b...t=0&redhead=0&duofast=0&buildex=1&prodcode=33