Show me what's in your camper shell!

Most likely it wont. Check the wheel well cut-out on it, they wont fit with the short bed.

 

I've been considering get one of those mounting boxes. How do you like it, now that is in installed?

 

Yoooo that Coleman is the best! I have the 1982 model found at an estate sale, works beautifully!

 

I've only had it in about a month, but so far so good. It's a little bigger than the factory cubby, which is nice.
I'm still curious to see how dusty it gets in there with the open top. Definitely mounts up solid though, and I think they also make a top you can put on there too now.

 

Is this a DCSB? I've been thinking of doing something like this so me and my gf can both fit in the back of our DCSB. Luckily, we're both pretty short. How do you fasten the extension? Or do you just prop it up whenever needed? Also, is fitting 2 people back there pretty comfy?

 

Yup, I have a DCSB. The extension is propped up with 3 rectangles that are free standing. They are long enough to slide under the main plywood bed so they don't move around or fall over. Also, I cut a canvas tarp to wrap around the back to close off the opening. Plenty of room to sleep side by side. I'm 6'1" and had plenty of room.

 

Installed a LED strip inside my topper. I honestly didn't realize how bright it would be, it's almost too bright.
I did install a dimmer with it, but even at its lowest, its still pretty bright.

Last week I ran a new 9 conductor cable from the front of the truck to the back and replaced all of the poor wiring runs that I had done in the past. Right now I have 4 legs as spares, so we'll see if I need them all in the future.

This is the strip I got: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-fixture-low-profile-surface-mount/1683/9700/
Dimmer: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...2a-12-volt-dc-single-color-led-dimmer/61/364/
Extension: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...-extx-series-power-cable-extensions/935/2291/
Plug: https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...ors/cps-pt-pigtail-cps-adapter-cable/759/376/

I installed rivnuts into the reinforced section of the topper to mount the little metal clips that the led bar uses. This worked since there is space there to not drill all the way through.

I actually had to revers the plugs on the dimmer switch since it only works one way, but that was pretty easy with a soldering iron.

 

Memory foam is great in the warmer months but it gets cold and firmer the colder it gets. Just something to keep in mind; I learned that the hard way, no pun intended.

 

I agree. The firm part is nice, but it can get cold. Spent 8 nights in 20-30 degree weather and it was fine with a blanket on top of the foam.

 

Exped mattress. Worth the expese.

 

Finished my drawers for my bed. Completely forgot about the handles. Going to add sides to make it a full flat top and paint it before jambo. Going to sleep back there that weekend. Had to add 1” spacers under it so the drawers would clear my bed stiffeners.

 

Wow, I love those

 

I’d like to know too please

 

the main use for my mismatched as hell topper!

 

I figured since it doesn’t fit right anyways I just won’t waste the time and money, sell this one and buy one in the right size and color

 

What topper is that?,

 

It’s a Tradesman by Access Mfg. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tradesman-truck-tops-commercial-style-topper-shell.504188/

 

DAMN IT!!...just TAKE MY MONEY already

 

What cap is that?

I was thinking the same about the one above.