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  1. Jul 15, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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  3. Jul 24, 2017 at 5:47 PM
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  4. Jul 26, 2017 at 6:22 AM
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    Doing a bit of retroactive updates here

    We left on Weds the 19th of July to head up to PA.
    We stayed in Easton PA at a small ass hotel that was super janky in anticipation of the next day. We woke up bright and early to a continental breakfast and headed out. We were about 20 minutes form OK4wd. Went and saw Rin and company over there to pick up a few things before heading down to West Chester PA To go to Mainline overland.
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    Made the two hour trip to Mainline Overland through some pretty awesome roads where we got the Fleet Slide In camper installed!
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    From there we made our way to Philly, with the pretty much exclusive reason to get a cheese steak at Dalessandro’s. Realized just how ridiculously awesome the truck looks parked on the streets.
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    After that we hopped back in the truck and drove a bit, then camped in a walmart parking lot for the first night.
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    Wife super duper approves of the camper, which makes it all that much better

    The next morning we headed into DC and had some fun.
    But first we stopped by Baltimore for some coffee and foods
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    The Zoo first, then the air and space museum, then a bus ride tour of the city!
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    From there we hit our camp spot for the night just outside of DC
    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    More to come. Gotta get back to work!
     
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  5. Jul 26, 2017 at 8:07 AM
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  6. Jul 26, 2017 at 12:20 PM
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    Those four wheel campers are pretty sweet, but they are pricey. A buddy ordered one fully decked out for his full size, and it was in the mid 30's.

    Build is looking good, rear bumper came out nice:jellydance:
     
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  7. Jul 27, 2017 at 11:05 PM
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  8. Jul 28, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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  9. Jul 29, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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    So we left off with camping just outside of D.C.
    We both really enjoyed the day in Washington, as we have been meaning to go for a while. very worthwhile trip indeed.

    From there, we wanted to hit the blue ridge parkway. The wife was originally supposed to go to expo east with me, but she can't due to work. In that light, let's roll!

    It was about 3 hours out of the way, but then we also got to stop by and see our friends Matt from Blue ridge overland gear, and Jason from Mountain State Overland. Well worth the drive

    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
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    [​IMG]Broverlanding_Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    We were tipped off about a killer camp spot on the side of the blue ridge parkway, up some offroad trails off FS152 i believe. Turned out an outback had occupied the spot, so we were denied :/

    Decided to descend into Bedford VA from there, and stay at Matts farm!
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    He was an awesome host and came out and chilled with us for a while. Jason stopped by after some white water canoeing and hung out for a couple hours. It was cool talking about the upcoming releases of MSO. I love those guys. I can always respect a hustler.

    Shitty picture, but we also found mini horses on the way out
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    Last stop was a quick tour of the Blue Ridge Overland gear shop. These guys are an amazing company. Quality products all made in house with awesome people. Reaffirms why I love their stuff, and use a ton of it.
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    anyways. Thats about the end of the trip. Just 10 hours of driving back. Hell of a weekend!
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  10. Jul 30, 2017 at 5:41 PM
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    This weekend decided to go Beach camping (yeah, its a recurring theme around here)
    We started the day out in Historic Fernandina Beach downtown area and grabbed some lunch and walked around. Cool little place we havent been before.
    Wife had a Lobster Corn Dog. Said it was Heavenly.
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    Gratuitous beach pictures from here on out
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    The newly adapted Renogy solar suitcase, mounted with some aluminum angle to the tracks

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    Storm started rolling in unfortunately
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    [​IMG]Amelia Island by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Amelia Island by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    The rain was off and on through the afternoon, but we couldn't just turn back with the awesome mid 70s weather.

    Made some dinner on the trail kitchen setup
    [​IMG]Amelia Island by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    And some propane campfire time in as well with peoples
    [​IMG]Night time camp by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    Bedtime met with the dog testing out his brand new sleeping space
    [​IMG]Wife and pup by Grant Wilson, on Flickr


    The storm got much much worse over the night. 40+mph sustained winds based on the local airport 1.5 miles away inland. Lots of rain.
    Other than the sound of the rain on the rooftop, you would have never known. No wind noise, no real issues through the night other than some rain through the fans. Gotta find some covers or something else to do with it.
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    this was everything that rolled through from west to east. this shows it just passing.

    this video was about 9 am
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    and then the dog figured out he could jump to our bed
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    overall a win win. We will head out to ocala to do some wheeling and camping next weekend
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    As always, lots of stuff going on. We did some camping obviously, then did some more.

    Wife wanted an AC unit, so i gave her an AC unit
    Climate right 2500 is what i used in my teardrop, so i got another one for this.
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
    I built a plexi window insert that fastens via velcro to the inside of the window frame. Brought it down to 72 degrees in a 90 degree day, and removed all the humidity. Win!

    Went to disney campground for the last weekend of our season passes
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    But first, at the intersection of I95 and i4, i saw this lil guy off across the ditch, and could have sworn i saw someone in there. Turned around in the grass and checked it out. College aged gent that couldn't get a tow truck to help. So i figured i would.
    He hooked a strap to his wheel and i janked him out off the other bank, through the ditch and back up to the main grass.
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    He was able to pull the fender liner out and continue on his way. I assume with little to no issue. Got him out of the rain and back on his way. Happy days

    THEN we got to the campground
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    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    after that, pulled the camper off for some work to both.
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    pretty darn simple process IMO.
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    All my solar stuff came in, so it was time to throw it on the camper.
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    Ordered:
    Renogy 100 watt solar panel x3: http://amzn.to/2vQJAkH
    Victron BV-702 : http://amzn.to/2fWIkqw
    Victron 100/30 MPPT: http://amzn.to/2vQGzkr

    Installed the panels on the roof using 3/4 x 3/4 aluminum angle, with some brackets to keep it all stiff on the front and rear that had to be run underneath. Pretty quick situation.
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    Last thing is to pull the bed off for the flatbed fabriction. Should be at least decked this week
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  13. Aug 23, 2017 at 11:40 PM
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  17. Aug 31, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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    The Plot Thickens.

    We took a bet to see if a sheet of 1/4 aluminum would work without any additional bracing for a flatbed and the FWC. I wasn't very convinced it would, coworker said it would.
    Spoiler, it doesnt.
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    countersunk the hardware for the air tank so it stays smooth
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    Threw the camper on and it works.
    I don't like how the mounts are there, so I will put in some stainless eye bolts to clamp the camper down and save about 4 inches of storage space
    [​IMG]Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr

    Set up at our campsite for the weekend near the Withacoochie river (i think its actually withlacoocihe or something). We went to see the mermaids at Weeki Wachee and grabbed some food as well

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    I have already pulled the camper again, and working on the substructure of the flatbed. Side boxes and rear plates with tail lights should be mostly done by the end of the weekend.
     
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    great looking build simply amazing keep posting pictures to make us all jealous.
     
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  19. Sep 1, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    This thing is great. Keep up the good work.
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2017 at 11:57 PM
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    Impressive work Grant! Love watching the progression throughout the year. The flatbed looks like a real game changer. How's that A/C-heater unit holding up?
     
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