The Official Unofficial Super Pacific X1 Camper Thread

ha I saw that.

 

i keep a can of de-icer in my drivers side door for this very reason.

 

It is interesting to note the handle change from their prototype (same commercial folding metal t-handle my ARE DCU shell had) that has solid metal rods on the back side of the door as the latch...

The new latch is much nicer and with changing to a cable actuation allows them to easily place that latch ANYWHERE on the door - not just in line with where the latches are.

Note that both of these handle/latch interfaces allow you to only deal with ONE motion to open the door, unlike the GFC (two little flip out latches per door) or Drifter/ARE/Leer/et al with the two separate Bauer t-handles.

The photo here (source) doesn't actually have the metal rods installed to the handle which slide through the holes on the sides of the door and behind/inside the main frame to keep the door closed and secured.



Here's how they look when fully assembled and functional (from my old ARE DCU):




SP's new handles that are cable actuated:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHLTUB_n2Q_/

 

While a deicer is good for when the lock core freezes and you can not unlock a latch, I do not want to be spraying deicer all over everything to try and get ice to melt and have it drip onto the tent/handle/truck/et al.

 

good info did not realize this. not sure if its just me but the entire handle I want to be black. that little bit of silver just gets me.

 

maybe wrap it would probably be simple mod you can do later

 

Sure, but it works in a pinch - I've done it. I also keep a propane torch in the back seat for this same purpose. I think I've got close to a year combined sleeping in my topper in winter - the system is rather dialed ha!

 

Wow a year, that's wild. Good idea, thanks.

 

yah already thinking of that. but random observation

 

@mac_2_nite hopefully this means some good news for you

 

Is it just me or does the rear door look like its overhanging the tailgate a couple inches?

 

good eye... that would be no good if it does. It almost looks like a catch for rain

 

yeah true but it looks like its hanging off quite a bit right?

 

it does. I wonder if its just sitting on it but not actually installed. isn't that a picture at superpacific?

 

I was looking at other ones and did not see that. Unless they added something here.

 

Yeah, dialing in the fit to me means it’s not ready yet hahah. Still haven’t heard any news about next install date. D+3 now

 

yah very true but at least visual confirmation they are actually trying to. Over here still no word on anything

 

You know all these long beds holding up production!

 

We need more folks to fill that form so we can see what’s up! Pretty interesting to see out of almost 20. mostly 3rd gens and a lot of long beds

 

Should be getting one. I have a 2nd gen DCSB but I havent even placed my order yet.