Home built short bed truck camper
Home built short bed truck camper
Elkins45 |
Oct 10 2018, 07:28 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-February 18 Member No.: 9,955 Favorite Truck Camper(s): ? Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Nissan Titan Type of Tiedowns used: ? Truck and Camper Setup: None |
I decided to build my own non-cabover minimalist truck camper to fit my 6.5” 1/2 ton truck. The reason for the truck camper as opposed to a pull-behind is that I plan to tow a boat. As of today the framing is essentially complete.
Im going to start on the roof tomorrow. |
lyman guy |
Oct 13 2018, 05:12 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 20-February 17 Member No.: 9,417 Favorite Truck Camper(s): camp lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F250 wt. camper package Type of Tiedowns used: happijzac Truck and Camper Setup: F250 with camper package, long bed, air bags and billstein 4100's |
That looks great! I built one about 35 years ago, and loved every minuet of doing it. Yours looks a lot better than mine did. Looks like you glued along with the deck screws. Keep the pics coming.
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Elkins45 |
Oct 14 2018, 06:21 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-February 18 Member No.: 9,955 Favorite Truck Camper(s): ? Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Nissan Titan Type of Tiedowns used: ? Truck and Camper Setup: None |
QUOTE(lyman guy @ Oct 13 2018, 05:12 PM) That looks great! I built one about 35 years ago, and loved every minuet of doing it. Yours looks a lot better than mine did. Looks like you glued along with the deck screws. Keep the pics coming. Yes, every joint is screwed and glued with Titebond III. I also used 2x4s in a couple of places where 2x2 would probably have worked, but I will accept 100 extra pounds for the sake of increased durability. It now has front and roof sheathing. |
lyman guy |
Oct 15 2018, 09:11 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 20-February 17 Member No.: 9,417 Favorite Truck Camper(s): camp lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F250 wt. camper package Type of Tiedowns used: happijzac Truck and Camper Setup: F250 with camper package, long bed, air bags and billstein 4100's |
The new progress looks great. You might consider using CPES, clear penetrating epoxy sealer on everything inside and outside on the frame and sheathing at this point. It is a thin penetrating epoxy that does not let any moisture in. It is used a lot in wood boats, new and restorations. I think the Smith Brothers brand is the best of what is out there. It is a little pricey but will keep any rot at bay for MANY years.
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