Aluminum Popup Camper

Day 4 2/14


Windows finally came in today got them framed out and tacked up. Main structure is all tacked up, tomorrow I will weld everything complete. EPDM super flex roofing membrane came in today which I will apply to the roof this weekend. Got the back door framed up and riveted

 

Looking good!

 

Day 8
Progress is a little slower than I was anticipating, I wanted to get the roof mounted today but I took my time mounting the panels.
Rivet aluminum sheeting to the main structure.

Routed out for the windows and started cutting trim pieces to size.

 

This thread reminds me I was supposed to take some metalworking/welding classes a few years ago and didn't. Inspiration!

 

Day 10

Back door and locks mounted

Main hinge on roof mounted, next will be the gas struts


Hopefully I can apply the roof membrane in the next day or so and eventually start prepping for paint.

 

Thanks I can't wait to get it finished and see the final product

 

Day 14
Test fitment #3 all angles are good everything lines up

Rear door alignment

Roofing membrane EDPM applied

First cushion sewed up and test fitted

 

Damn I wish I had your skills!

 

sub'd

 

That is SICK!!

 

Are you doing a canvas or rip-stop nylon tent material? Snap pins, turn pins, zippers or Velcro?

By the way I like your build.

 

What do you think your final cost will be for sheet metal/square tubing? Ive been thinking about doing something like this for a long time, since flippacs are really rare in Canada. Would be nice to have an idea of what I would be spending. How are you doing all your welds? TIG?

 

Using heavy duty 18oz polyester vinyl. Velcored with button snaps. I don't want this to be a tent like the others that lets air through and flopping around in the wind. There will velcored windows just like 4Wheel Campers.

 

I'm at about $1100 in aluminum cost. MIG Spoolmate for all the welding.

 

Thats extremely reasonable all-in-all considering used flippacs are upwards of $4000-5000 used.

 

Any plans to have access from the inside of the bed like the flippac/habitat campers? or will this be outside access only

 

I like everything about this statement.

Will you be using a matrix or other ventilation device below the sleeping cushions to prevent mold/mildew? https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1818021

 

This is so sick!!! Fucking great job.

 

Very Nice!

I'm thinking of building something for my truck but I'm going to get rid of the bed altogether and building flat bed camper.