FWC Project M Project

With the rather expensive jacks, it isn’t hard. Two people would be ideal to get it lined up.

 

Bumping an old post here, just bought an ovrlnd and digging your build out!

Do you recall the hinges you used for the topping your bench in this picture? Any difficulty mounting to your 80-20 or plywood top? Are they working ok?

I have a similar 10 series built bench but am struggling to find hinges that I can mount to the 80-20 that will also work with my 1/2" plywood top. I like the concealed hinge idea so I don't have to router anything to keep things flush on the top.

 

Everything’s working great still. I got the hinges off of Amazon. They sell them at most hardware stores. Fairly common. Don’t recall what they are called though. Unfortunately I am away from my truck for awhile. When I get back I can take some pics of how I mounted them.

 

That would be helpful, thank you.

I'm also hoping to copy your diesel heater install, nice job.

 

these are the hinges I used:
Lancher 4-Pack Hinge Easy Installation Hinges Cabinet Hinge for Drawer Window Cupboard Cabinet Door Hinges https://a.co/d/1bsb9ok

No issues screwing them to the plywood. For the 8020, i just screwed them with two button head screw on either side using tnuts. The picture in your original post is a good representation of how they are mounted.

Diesel heater has been great. No issues so far. I still used the altitude spreadsheet I linked in earlier posts. So far no issues with carbon buildup.

 

Thanks, appreciate it!

 

Just a heads up, there is a new thread started with camper mods, to share different ideas and what not - which you may be interested in - and be cool to have a FWC Project M or 5 in there.... https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wedge-pop-up-camper-mods.809946/

 

I'm looking at getting a used Project M and was wondering what the clearance is above the roofline, say from the very front? Anyone have a measurement?
Thanks!

 

Added an actuator after struggling lifting the roof after our recent snow fall. Game changer! Fwc are charging $800. I managed to do it for less than $180

 

The actuator is made by Firgelli. Model # FA-HF-100-12-30 at present it costs $160. The switch I had but is available on Amazon for $10. After adding a 190w solar panel to the roof and despite changing the front struts to 40lbs, it was very difficult to lift the roof after the snow arrived. Now, the actuator takes around 8 seconds each side. Hope this helps anyone who maybe struggling with their roof.

 

Nice. I've been eyeballing this idea. I'm curious how it all works out. I'd be afraid of missing an outside latch and not having that "feel" if someone isn't right. That said I am a fan.

 

Very nice. I was betting someone would come up with a cheaper solution after FWC came out with there’s.

With a little bit of snow and skis on the roof it usually take two people to lift the front of the roof, one outside and one in.

thanks for the research.

 

Did I happen to see any of y'all parked up at Hidden Valley in RMNP this weekend? Saw a taco with a black diamond plating Project M with a ski rack mounted on the driver side rails, don't see too many Project Ms around.

 

Hey! I just got a Project M camper. I have a dash camera (

$250 Wolfbox G900 WOLFBOX 12" Rear View Mirror Camera, 4K Mirror Dash Cam Front and Rear with 2.5K Rear camera, Smart Full Touch Screen backup camera for car, Dash Cam with WDR Camera,Night Vision,Free 64GB Card & GPS

Wolfbox G900) it comes with a wired rear camera. Since I see you’ve drilled into you camper a lot already do you think this would be a good spot to drill a small hole to pass a wire? Either above or below 3rd brake light? (See pic)

 

On page 6 of the thread is a picture of a the frame of the Project M. Assuming they haven't changed it, you should be able to drill in those location and mount your camera. I have drilled is several spots on the top part of the frame and it worked fine. You will want to aim for the top rail of the frame.