How to: DIY Wedge Camper

So those members who went with a roof fan, are you guys also running an anti-condensation mat?
Debating if I need both of these, or if the fan will suffice.

 

You’ll need both. They’re for different kinds of condensation. The mat is for condensation under the mattress caused by body heat. The fan is for condensation on the tent walls and roof.

Fan won’t replace the mat.

 

What type of extrusion are people using for the aluminum drawers/rear set up in the bed. 80/20 I assume but are there other options?

 

Got it. Thanks.
My build is slowly and surely crawling over my budget haha.

 

I’m planning on using 25 series aluminum extrusion. It’s cheaper than the equivalent sae equivalent.

Using 25-2525 for most of it and 25-2503 for the outward facing components for a more finished look.

Thought about cutting up thin wall tubes but 80/20 isn’t too expensive and I like the ability to bolt stuff on afterwards.

 

Anyone have the link to the sailrite awning cording?
I can't seem to find a 3/8" awning cording that matches the price and per feer option.

 

They said that they don't offer it right now. I got the one with the sewable tab and cut it off.

 

So this one?
https://www.sailrite.com/Awning-Rop...xeHfs5MvfO-P7nHT0E8r1P0BBt_BsfQ0aAlS0EALw_wcB

Yea I had that idea too.

 

I don't have my order sheet in front of me at the moment, but I'm 95% sure.

 

https://www.sailrite.com/Awning-Sling-Chair-Spline-Cording-50-Feet

This is what I used and confirmed with ripcord before ordering that it was what he used. The undersize allows some space for your fabric to fit in the track. 3/8” cord wrapped in fabric in 3/8” track would be a pretty tight fit.

The 50’ roll was JUST enough. Had less than a foot leftover once I was done.

 

Has anyone used this ottertex fabric? A fair bit cheaper, more colors and waterproof PVC backing. Looks to be about $5.94 a yard right now.
https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.c...Qz9Ows9uZucDAlHaS65j1fBqQ0Z5P2ExoChoUQAvD_BwE

I like the thickness of material that my Roofnest tent has now and want something similar (for both light penetration and better wind performance) what other fabrics have people used?

 

What did you end up doing to improve the door sealing?

This is my first rainy day with the camper and I have a lot of leaks on the side doors. There’s a visible gap on the front and rear edges, I’ll probably just double up and add some of my extra gasket material to the frame now but thinking taller bulb seals would be the best solution.

Also anybody else’s side panels bending at the latches? On both sides mine are clearly deflecting at the break in the stiffeners at the latch cutout. Going to have to come up with some kind of additional stiffener. It got noticeably worse once I added the gas struts.

 

Wow, these camper builds are amazing! Very inspirational.

 

Spent half of today getting the space frame together, minus the gussets.
Debated back and forth on whether to use square tubing or round tubing/square tubing hybrid. Square tubing would've been easier but I liked the round tubing look more so here we are.
The angles were hard to get just right so ended up 3D-printing a few jigs to hold everything in place for the tack welds. Looking forward to getting the 80/20 in and making more progress.

 

What width did you settle on for the lower pipe section? From bed rail to bed rail?

 

I cut it at 60.5” outer edge to outer edge. but it looked a bit long. It’s at 60.25” now

 

That is funny, I arrived at the same width. I am going for a 57.25" inside edge to inside edge, so same as you. Do you like the fitment? It looks to be spot on in the pictures

 

Yea, I’m making my mounting brackets have some adjustability to we’ll see how that goes when I get to it.

60.25 is spot on imo. It’s kinda odd though since the front rail takes a slight bow inward so that’s the tougher part to decide where to have the rail sit

 

You're talking about the bottom rail next to the cab? I think I am just gonna go with off the shelf aluminum canopy brackets for mine.

 

3D printed jigs! brilliant idea! i did something similar, but will definitely do this next time i build a space frame!