Aluminum Popup Camper

Looks so good! Is it an optical illusion or had I just not noticed the slightly angled forward (from tailgate towards front) nature of the main body of the setup? Would actually seem to make sense from a potential wind noise perspective.

 

Ha ha just an optical illusion the camper is perfectly square

 

Good luck with your sale. I'm sure it'll go quick.

When you make the second one are you going to make any changes?

 

Thought so, was really throwing me off that I hadn't noticed until now!

 

Are you building another one?
I have 2008 double cab short bed.

 

I will be starting #2 next week, might be forsale.

 

Any updates

 

Been super busy with work recently so haven't been working on the camper much. Main frame and roof is all weld up I will begin to rivet the sides and trim pieces. Page #1 has been updated with some of the new mods that are happening to camper #2.

Roof tacked up


Laying out some gear getting idea's for the roof rack


Ladder mock up


Sleeping platform glued and riveted


Test fit main structure

 

Where is my 10’ longboard going to fit?

 

On that modular roof rack 5' wide X 4' long

 

Any updates?

 

Ya sorry the update is that I've been busy with my job so I haven't had much time towards the new camper.

Here is where I am at currently

First part of insulation on cab overhang

Mocking up window, ladder and water dish

Roof and main struts mounted along with the rear door

Keder rail for vinyl

Wiring all the roof accessories

Roof wiring glad




Going to get all the small details finished in the next couple of days and will be painting this weekend. I will update shortly after

Also been working on the control box that will house water, battery, fuses, switches, water pump and accumulator.

 

Outstanding!

 

How much would you sell one of these for?

 

The first one was listed for $5800....

 

I will be selling it as a complete package with everything. The first camper I made had no extras on it. Fits 05-18 short bed 5'. If it doesn't sell I don't really care because I built it exactly how I wanted it.

In case none of you know metal has gone up 30% in price from the first time I built a camper at the beginning of the year 2018, that trickles down and effects everything else materials wise. Im curious what AT Habitat, Vagabond, and GFC will do to there prices in the future.

 

It’s sold!

 

Please do not add me to list, I do not want to be bombarded by questions. When I first started this I thought I was just going to make 2..... well it's evolved and the ideas are constantly changing and I still got the tick. I don't plan on making a business from this, I currently manage the company I work for and plan on taking it over, I don't want to take on anymore stress. The campers are something I do in my freetime and strictly for fun, right now it takes me about 2 months to make a camper. I will continue to make a few more or until I get burnt out, there will be a limited release amount. I will be putting my company name on the new campers along with a serial number for insurances purposes.

 

Money talks and when it was finally time to sell #1 it took 3 freaking weeks sell, which sold through Craigslist. Most people here on TW live in their small world...... I've had a tone of people contact me too build their "ideas" which I want nothing todo with.