Any ideas on waterproofing this?

What’s going on tw. I recently built this to go along with my soft topper but was wondering if anyone had any ideas on waterproofing this drawer system incase I want to take my shell off. Any input is appreciated thanks.

 

rebuild it all out of non-organic materials!

 

Waterproofing for short term or long term?

Throw some visqueen over it

 

Also finding a way to keep dirt out is another problem. No matter how many times I clean there’s always dirt coming in the camper shell somehow…

 

True that carpet is a real dirt collector as well

 

If you want to waterproof it with the top off, your best option is to keep the top on. I don't see any other possibility aside from a tarp over that carpet.

 

Just wondering do you drive around with that tire secured like that . Not trying to sound like a jerk u really shouldn’t secure a spare like that it’s super dangerous and could potentially kill u or other drivers . Strapping it to a piece of plywood will not hold it .

 

I believe a tarp would the least expensive and most expedient way to seal it. Cut it to fit and staple the edges to the underside of the overhang.

 

i don't believe your avatar has ever been more on-point to the discussion at hand than it is at this moment

 

Are you saying in a collision? Everything in there is snug down I’m not sure how that’s dangerous.. anything can fly off in a collision

 

I agree maybe if your in a roll over but the tire is still attached to the plywood .

Not sure why anyone would feel it was dangerous !!

maybe they were damaged by something falling off a truck it does happen.

 

Please explain your reasoning we might learn something new??

I have secured things like that my whole life never killed any one by accident.

I can see your point if the bed itself is torn off the frame then the tire is not the only problem.

 

well you could run the Softopper or a cheap tonneau and have that be insulated

if not, well the bed is wood and carpet and so are drawers that absorb water

could switch to plastic
or get Decked
Idk of any plastic beds. BamBeds makes beds but they’re still wood.

I don’t know how well paint and whatnot could protect it. Then there’s still water absorbing carpet on top of that.

It can be sealed
And there’s rubber gaskets to add in the back

 

that's cold man

 

soooo.... they were all intentional?

 

Yes never any by accident

 

I guess I’ll throw an extra ratchet strap over my spare in the bed

 

to answer your question, I would look into a bed mat and tonneau. That combo works surprisingly well to keep things in the bed dry as the water goes under the mat