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Kinda a long shot….anyone here happen to have a Pex Expander power tool I could borrow or purchase cheap? I have a manual one but it’s too big to get into where I need too.

 

Use a compact crimper instead?

 

I’m using Pex A so it has to be expanded. Do they make a compact expander?

 

FYI brand new for the 1099

 

It's good to know my impeccable timing and luck remains strong in 2023.

 

For those interested in my DIY Wedge:

The design was loosely based on 'Ripcords' DIY build and a little inspiration from GoFast and Super Pacific. I did make the height taller in order to fit my MTBs on the bedslide without having to adjust the seatpost. This increase in height should allow for a slim roof rack to be used. I did build this structure in Solidworks and applied various static loads to assess deflection and overall stresses - it proved to be a competent design. The wedge is somewhere around 102x45" if I remember correctly.

It was built using 1-1/2" x 1/8" wall 6061, 5052 sheet and ACM utilizing mig spoolgun, rivets and full stainless hardware. There are mounting points for Rotopax tanks and various rivnuts and holes interior for whatever you may want to bolt to the shell. I used the lower half of Soft Topper mounting hardware to utilize the factory bed rail to affix the camper to the bed. It has a full electrical system to include 46AH Dakota Lithium batteries, 200w Renogy solar, inverter, red and white lights, 14" vent fan, device charging ports in the wedge, and a switch/outlet panel. The whole wedge weighs somewhere around 300-380lbs. I don't claim for this to be perfect, but its completely functional and comfortable. If I were to do it again, I would contract out the sewing.

 

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Final pic blast

 

Super clean build my friend. GLWS

 

Would like to get this out of the garage. Trade preferred but open to offers.

 

Sorry bud

 

EDIT ARB Awning Room SOLD

 

I could grab them for you

 

Bump

 

look like a great deal, wish I was in the Denver area

 

friends truck is up for sale;
https://rockies.craigslist.org/cto/d/dillon-2016-manual-toyota-tacoma-trd/7585012894.html

 

With PEX A you can use expansion fittings or crimp fittings. Pex B can't use expansion fittings.

 

OEM Off-Road Grille ($100) - Pickup around Denver CO. I also go to the mountains most weekends.

 

3rd gen RCI rear bumper, lightly used and in great shape. $500 cash in Denver.

 

If this supported the blind spot mirrors I would be all over it.