How to: DIY Wedge Camper

that is the correct waterproof latch and the same ones I have. I am in Portland and had zero complaints about leaks last winter.

If you look at the part number breakdown on the catalog page the 4 in C2-43-25 denotes that it is the waterproof version.

https://files.southco.com/static/Literature/c2.en.pdf

 

Thanks for the confirmation guys.

 

where’d u get that rubber stuff on the front? I assume this was to stop from water getting in and I was thinking a similar idea.

 

Have a trp side shooter need to get rid of as I didn’t use it. Has some scratches on the top from moving it around.

Was asking $35 locally.

 

Camper Wedge with hard sides (Alupanel or other)
Getting there,
One of the way that I found it possible to install the back panel is to make it completely removable and foldable for storage.
It need to be wider than the interior when it is deploy
I will probably move the hinge sideways to let me install a large RV window on the back

Still have a lot to go through and getting this all weather proof, lots of detail
Ripcord, your design toke a lot of effort and time for sure. Respect !

 

Don’t forget that these ACM panels are quite flexible and I think this will cause you to run into some issues later on.

maybe I didn’t read it in your earlier posts, but what’s your reasoning for going this complicated route? Just asking out of curiosity.

 

Thanks for the feedback,
For the rigidity I used the 6mm thickness, if not enough I will probably use some stiffeners.
I will ask for a sample to test this. (thanks to you)

As for the complicated route, for me sewing is complicated ;-)

This design brings a lot of challenges, and I could finally go for a flat pop up design, but for now this is my little daily puzzle.

 

I 3D printed a router jig to make perfect cutouts for the southco latches.

Worked awesome!

 

You should toss those files up on thingiverse

 

I haven’t figured out how to place the latches in the back. My space frame is all tube except the top and bottom and I’m having trouble finding the right placement. Anybody that build the frame with tubes has any input?

 

I know some people attached tabs on the tube. But you're a little past that point. Still an option though if you can figure it out.

 

I saw that, I was thinking of welding a tab to the screw in the southco latch. That way the tab isn’t in the frame and can catch on to things while loading the bed etc

 

Got some time to bust out the top portion of the pop up today. In case anyone was curious this is 1x4 bottom - 1x3 top .120 wall thickness. I will work on the rising mechanism next. I have shocks and most of everything else i need.

 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4927879

 

Are you folks putting cork on the panel that faces the cab?

 

You could drill tap and screw in a tab instead of welding? that way you would not need to repaint!

 

I did and went over it with silicone for added measure since I live in a sub tropical environment.

 

Took a page from @Taco Camper and waterproofed some all stainless piano hinges from HD.

 

Speaking of hinges, i hit up Big woody campers today. They have these hinges.. https://bigwoodycampers.com/teardro...amper-hinges/teardrop-camper-waterproof-hinge
Well they used to, they are trying to get them again. as these would work perfect for our application.

 

Nice!

I will say so far if you are doing the cloth over the hinges I don't think you will have much of a problem. I didn't but I put a gasket between the hinge at it seems to be working fine. Similar piano hinge. I also put sealing adhesive like tacocamper though between the hinge and spaceframe/alupanel. I noticed the hinge if not using the sealant or even the cloth had areas where water could intrude from the spaceframe to the hinge connection.

I didn't, didn't see the need.