The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build
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Super Doody
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(This update is from work done on January 1st.)
When I got the camper, friends and neighbors were very interested in the amount of work that I was doing to the inside. And I often got a surprised reaction when people found out I was still working on the interior after a few months. I was not in a big hurry to do the work, as it was my project to enjoy. When I was asked how long I would be working on the camper I said it would be 2014 before it was done, and that I was not sure if it would be done before 2014 or during the year, but that is when it would be finished. So without realizing it I had set my finish point for this project.
This winter I have been fine tuning the truck and camper in preparation for travels this coming spring. And on January 1st 2015 I did the final work that I needed to do before I considered the camper finished. With that said, I am sure there will be lots more done to the camper, but that work will be upgrades and fine tuning of the work already done.
Here is some of the finishing work that was done.
Ceiling trim was changed out again, this time to solid mahogany. Much better!
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Also trimmed the corners.
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Put a trim strip above the counter top.
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And this little bit I am not happy with, but it will do for now. Will need to make it better sometime in the future.
Trim around the hole for the Whale foot pump.
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That work and some other small details finished the camper. There will be many more projects, but with the close of 2014 came the close of the build on this camper. Kind of sad, but I am enjoying working on SETO, my new moto project.
I plan to keep this thread active, so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
I am hoping to update this thread during my travels this spring, so stay tuned for that.
Looking great Nathanael ! Any chance you can take more pictures of your interior? I like to see your counter and your sink/water setup. Also did you change our the wall material?
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Yes, and it is more like prototyping than building. So many little things to figure out.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Thanks! At some point during my spring travels, when I am weather bound, I will take some more interior photos. But for now you can go to the first post of this thread and look through the links. I put a link for each stage of the build there, and you should find most of what you are looking for.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Missed this question the first time!
The wall material is what became the Silver Spur interior.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
More fun packing for the upcoming travels.
About 60 breakfasts.
Packed all the dinner and breakfasts in this duffel. Thats about 100 meals, just a little bigger than a grocery bag, and it weighs 36 pounds. Ah, road food. :chef:
About 60 breakfasts.
Packed all the dinner and breakfasts in this duffel. Thats about 100 meals, just a little bigger than a grocery bag, and it weighs 36 pounds. Ah, road food. :chef:
Overland Hadley
on a journey
I wanted to have better security for the camper from being burgled. I am headed to a couple trailheads where break-ins are very common, or at least they were last time I was there a few years ago.
The key week point, and most likely to be used, is the window in the back door. Simply break the window and reach inside to unlock the door. Then with the door open it does not look like the camper is being broken into, especially with the door opened with the screen door blocking the window and its missing glass.
I installed an aluminum security screen. It is the same material that I used to protect the lower section of the screen door from accidental damage. (Amazon) As a bonus it acts as a privacy screen, it is almost imposable to see inside now. I will still use my blackout curtains when stealth camping.
Painted the inside black, so I can still see out, both while driving and while camped.
With this added security, any drug crazed person looking to break in will just have to walk up to the cab of the truck and break one of those windows. Knock on wood everything stays secure.
The key week point, and most likely to be used, is the window in the back door. Simply break the window and reach inside to unlock the door. Then with the door open it does not look like the camper is being broken into, especially with the door opened with the screen door blocking the window and its missing glass.
I installed an aluminum security screen. It is the same material that I used to protect the lower section of the screen door from accidental damage. (Amazon) As a bonus it acts as a privacy screen, it is almost imposable to see inside now. I will still use my blackout curtains when stealth camping.
Painted the inside black, so I can still see out, both while driving and while camped.
With this added security, any drug crazed person looking to break in will just have to walk up to the cab of the truck and break one of those windows. Knock on wood everything stays secure.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Saw a vehicle with the new BFG AT tires, AT*2 KO2 Squared or whatever, and they look like a good option. I have been very happy with my two sets of BFG AT tires, good grip and solid feel with over 60k miles on my first set. The only time I did not like them was in icy conditions, and they were bad on ice. Looks like the new design will be a little better on ice with the inclusion of sipping on the big blocks of tread. Only problem is that is all the more places for gravel to get jammed in.
Anyway. It was interesting to see them as I will most likely get another set in a few years when my current ones get used up.
Anyway. It was interesting to see them as I will most likely get another set in a few years when my current ones get used up.
Super Doody
Explorer
Thanks. I didn't really realize you went for that upgrade. Its a $250 option for the shell model . I really do like the color but considering its a shell $250 option seems a little high
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Wyoming rest stop
Wyoming rest stop
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Bonneville Salt Flats
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The speedway area still had water on it. That was good for me, as I was looking to photograph reflections.
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Great Basin, Nevada
Great Basin, Nevada
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Great Basin, Nevada
Great Basin, Nevada