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Commercial Aluminium Shell for Camping/Security

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by BongoTheOneEyed, Jun 11, 2017.

  1. Jun 11, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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    BongoTheOneEyed

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    Curious if there are any commercial aluminum shells out there that dont have the side lockers yet are strong, secure from break-ins, with a mildly raised top and are suitable for long term camping or living out of one's vehicle.
     
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    BongoTheOneEyed, Jun 11, 2017
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  2. Jun 13, 2017 at 5:24 AM
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    EXTERIOR: Toytec Boss 2.0 Dakar CS047R Leaf Springs Tailpipe chopped Pelfreybilt Front full hoop front bumper w/ Pelfrey fairlead Pelfreybilt Rear standard bumper Pelfreybilt Aluminum IFS, Mid, Rear (exhaust reroute) & Gas tank skids Pelfreybilt Fuseplate w/ 12 circuit fuse block All-Pro Apex Sliders ProComp 7036 17"x9" -6 offset BFG 275/70R/17 KO2's Warn VR10000-S winch Baja Designs S8 light bar & Squadron sports amber pods in front bumper Baja Designs S2 flush pods in rear bumper Baja Designs Squadron Pro amber pods on Caliraised ditch light brackets @rrentrop reflective black tailgate inserts RSI LED's for regular & high beams Prinsu Cabrac Custom Tradesman Truck Top by Access Manufacturing w/ Powertank 8"propane tank mount & Yakima tracks on the roof INTERIOR: Warrior Products door sill protectors Husky Weather Beater floor mats front & rear Coverking arid multicam seat covers in the front Midland 75-822 CB w/ 4' Firestick antenna on C4 Fabrication tailgate mount Consolevault Hondo Garage iPhone mount
    I just posted in the thread above but here is another preview pic of what's being installed on Friday. Once installed I'll post all the details but notice I had security mesh put on the windows.
    IMG_5816.jpg
     
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    Thanks, the thread above provided all the answers that I was searching for.
     
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