Shell camper setups

Anyone got a shell camper setup they are proud of? I'd love to see it.
I'm looking into a Leer shell (partial ride 180) and then I want to build a removable raised platform to put a bed on with storage underneath. Any examples, links, pics, plans, or thoughts would be appreciated!

 

Not yet, but on my to-do list for this spring....Same ideas you have.

 

baja taco. all the inspiration you need

 

love my 100r.....

 

That's a nice shell. I like how the side window flips up. It can be handy at times. I have the SnugTop SuperSport, thinking about an upgrade.

 

Some good info here:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/search.php?searchid=4438951

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/13598-show-me-your-shell.html

There are a lot of members who posted pictures here.

 

I've got an ARE shell with a built-up plywood platform. It's built in pieces so it can be removed fairly easily. It's all screwed together so nothing rattles but it's not necessary for it to hold together. There is a hinged panel in the front of the platform so you can get at things that slide to the front of the bed under the platform. I can now keep tools underneath and have a nice, flat area for my stuff, the dog, etc. I still need to carpet it or do some sort of rubber mat but I'll wait til it warms up.


Edit: If you're going to build a platform like this, that extra couple inches of headroom you get with the mid-rise cap is great!

 

nice.....i see you still have the wires to the third hanging out....as do i......imma work on this today haha get out the 200mph tape

 

Yep, one of the wires is for the third brake, the other is for the cap light. I wired it so the parking lights have to be on in order for the light to work so I can't drain my battery by accidentally leaving it on. I kept the wires exposed and used quick release connectors to make it easy to unclip and remove the cap (even though I'll probably take it off once a year if that).

 

Check this out. Maybe you have already seen this, if not this is a good reference. I want to set up my tacoma like such

http://www.bajataco.com/bajataco.html

You did post this in 2008 though... What have you done since?

 

hahah prod3y replied to a 6 - 3 1/2 year old thread. That will teach you to only post 2 times since you joined in January. J/k... Nice that you posted though. My guess is that guy doesn't come here anymore lol