Someone Stop me, Oops, too late!
#1
Posted 09 September 2010 - 03:01 AM
Brief rundown:
Carbon Fiber composite walls.
Aluminum Reinforced.
Pop-up Design.
Built directly onto the bed of the Titan.
Completely custom interior.
Addition of external storage.
All new systems and power supplies.
The goal is an ultralight off-road ready vehicle built the way I want it.
What makes me think I can do this? I really don't know, but I do know that I am sick and tired of missing out on WTW trips simply because I was hauling around a condominium on my back.
You can follow the build blog here if you are at all curious or have some words of sanity:
Hooked Up Films Adventure Camper Build
Drive far away then stand in the water slinging bugs
#2
Posted 09 September 2010 - 03:27 AM
and please keep the page updated so we can watch the progress..
2007 Dodge 2500 5.9 CTD QC 4X4, *1996 FWC/ATC hybrid* *2021.5 GeoPro 19FBS* "If you can read this, Thank a Teacher. Because you read this in English, Thank a Vet."
#3
Posted 09 September 2010 - 03:32 AM
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#4
Posted 09 September 2010 - 03:56 AM
#5
Posted 09 September 2010 - 02:36 PM
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#6
Posted 10 September 2010 - 12:31 AM
I've always thought if someone was really going to go head first in that cutting a pass through door into the back if the truck cab would be interesting as well. Maybe when time and money are much more plentiful on my end...
Ya I thought about that. Unfortunately it means Not only cutting the hole in the truck, but also some pretty significant mods to the interior of the Titan. Not to mention the cab to bed seal issue and not allowing for much cab to bed movement on those off roads. It would be nice, but maybe on version 2.
I will be doing my best to keep things updated, so stay tuned.
By the way DD, "something" that goes anywhere is better than the camper I had that went almost "nowhere".
Drive far away then stand in the water slinging bugs
#7
Posted 10 September 2010 - 01:06 AM
Ya I thought about that. Unfortunately it means Not only cutting the hole in the truck, but also some pretty significant mods to the interior of the Titan. Not to mention the cab to bed seal issue and not allowing for much cab to bed movement on those off roads. It would be nice, but maybe on version 2.
Yup, definitely room for creativity.
2022 F350 7.3L; family trailer at the moment and some aluminum stuck together to eventually form another truck camper
#8
Posted 15 September 2010 - 04:03 AM
Rather that eliminating cab/bed movement, you might accept that it will happen and incorporate some kind of accordion style interface between the cab and camper. Just a suggestion.Ya I thought about that. Unfortunately it means Not only cutting the hole in the truck, but also some pretty significant mods to the interior of the Titan. Not to mention the cab to bed seal issue and not allowing for much cab to bed movement on those off roads. It would be nice, but maybe on version 2.
I will be doing my best to keep things updated, so stay tuned.
By the way DD, "something" that goes anywhere is better than the camper I had that went almost "nowhere".
#9
Posted 16 September 2010 - 12:00 AM
Rather that eliminating cab/bed movement, you might accept that it will happen and incorporate some kind of accordion style interface between the cab and camper. Just a suggestion.
With this being my first build I am really not interested in doing a walk through. I really think that this would be a great feature, but it also eats up some pretty valuable real estate in the front of the truck box. My plan is to center the weight (ie. water, fuel and equipment) right behind the cab. This keeps a low center of gravity and balances the load well.
Maybe on the HUF Adventure Vehicle 2.0.
PS: I am working on some new posts and will have updates on the site by early next week.
Drive far away then stand in the water slinging bugs
#10
Posted 16 September 2010 - 12:36 AM
Heh. I once bought a bunch of lumber to attempt a project. When I was done, I showed my wife and she said "you built firewood?". I'm not so handy it turns out. Anyway...Like I told Home Skillet the other day: "Well, when you are done, you'll have something!"
I can't wait to see this come together. I've had dreams of building my own custom someday. Keep us updated!
Now, just roaming around in a stock Land Cruiser (not stock for long though... bawahahha [evil laugh])
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