How to: DIY Wedge Camper

I just bought the exped duo 10 they had on there

 

if you bought the build plans the dims are in the files

 

I definitely borrowed the idea from the GFC system. Not sure if I'll upholster the panels or how I'll finish them.

Regarding the overhang, you are correct. The floor panel will permanently stick out those ~12 inches.

 

I read this as holster and got really confused.

 

Now you're thinking!

 

Superpacific uses cable actuated latches on all their doors but they use a flush paddle actuator. I believe they use one very similar to this....

https://www.siraweb.com/handle-9600...dMzfQcNACq5ZRGN1FgTLuuYMXi2L6dyxoCPB8QAvD_BwE

paired with a two rotary latches likes these...

https://southco.com/en_us_int/latches/rotary-latch-systems/rotary-latches/r4-rotary-latches


@Jarman02 has point thought about them not compressing the seals enough. You would have to adjust the latches so the panel has to be push/slammed shut. Thats kinda how my snugtop rear hatch is.

 

The one for $429 is the MegaMat Max 6” not 4”

Edit - sorry what @JMcFly said

 

Why is this the first time I've seen this thread?!
Another rabbit hole has appeared....

 

your signature's gif is on point for this thread

 

Alright.. going to tackle the part i’m least looking forward too.
Anyone have any good tips for a first time sewer?
or any advice they want to pass along they learned while sewing the tent?

Complete noob so this will be interesting lol

 

Measure a ton. Dont forget to account for the hem size. Use basting tape almost everywhere (makes things much easier). Take your time. A walking foot works really well when you are doing zippers (did for me anyway)

 

The screens were there worst part for me. Just take it slow. And I completely agree with jarman use tape everywhere.

 

It's accurate for this whole site
I'm in the rabbit hole of JD Fab 62 swap with no money to purchase it and then I stumble upon this

 

dang it, I just drilled the holes for the weld nuts and should have checked here. I got the thinner weldnuts like NotTaco but centered them as per the Ripcord plans. Guess I'll just roll with it and see what happens, I do not feel like redrilling the holes and welding up the others.

 

How did everyone buy their MaxMetal panels?
I was just signing up at Grimco and received a mail saying that they will review the registration to make sure not to sell to end customers.

Now I am a bit worried that they might decline me and it seems like they are the only one selling the MaxMetal panels

 

I went to a local sign show.

 

seems like there a lot of brands. Unless you’re set on MaxMetal I’d see what your local sign shop has and go through them

 

for now MaxMetal are the only ones I found which are colored and big enough.
All the other ones are only 48x96

 

SignORama is another place that has locations across the country that might sell the panels.

 

I was able to use Grimco but with my buddy’s resellers license. We’re also building three of these at a time for ourselves and a friend.

One sign shop in the area quoted me $6k for materials and cuts on three campers worth...