Bailey's 2018 Raven Shell - Build & Photos

[BaileyJ]

I'll try to get a final weight after coating.


It's much lighter than the factory seats, The 60% portion weighs around 89lbs

Factory Seats
(145.7lbs | 40% = 53.8lbs, 60% = 91.9lbs)

 

[BaileyJ]

Currently in Oregon

Here are a few pics of my NWOR (North West Overland Rally) trip so far with Chris M. from TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication.

We camped on National Forest Land near Mammoth Lakes Sunday, Plumas National Forest last night and now we're in Oregon.

More pictures to come...

 

[BaileyJ]

Installed the Goose Gear Rear Seat Delete just in time for North West Overland Rally

Here it is with some of my gear tied down:





Close-up of the Goose Gear tie downs (sold separately):



Locking storage cubby that can hide a few things under the platform:



Come check it out at North West Overland Rally!

 

[BaileyJ]

Currently in Oregon

Here are a few pics of my NWOR (North West Overland Rally) trip so far with Chris M. from TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication.

We camped on National Forest Land near Mammoth Lakes Sunday, Plumas National Forest last night and now we're in Oregon.

More pictures to come...

More pics...

 

[BaileyJ]

It's hard to leave Washington with camp spots like this

 

[lzpup]

great rig and pics. I like the rear delete you did and the work lights. Does the cell booster work well?

 

[BaileyJ]

Added an Alu-Box from Equipt Expedition Outfitters for extra storage. Plus it functions as a step into the camper. I keep this strapped to the goose gear rear seat delete

 

[BaileyJ]

great rig and pics. I like the rear delete you did and the work lights. Does the cell booster work well?

It does! Most pictures you see are uploaded from their locations.

 

[BaileyJ]

[SIZE=11pt]A few days ago I took Imogene Pass up from Telluride to Tomboy. The pass was closed at Tomboy. On Friday morning I took Imogene Pass from Ouray just past Upper Camp Bird Mine (~11,500ft). Had lunch and turned back down. Looks like it'll be a few more days before the entire pass is open.[/SIZE]

It was a little rough but I'm happy with how the Tundra and Four Wheel Camper handled everything. Check out some pics below:

 

[Wandering On Wheels]

Great build. Do you have any more pictures of the Custom "Stealth Camping" Platform you built that bridges between the two benches over the wheel wells? I'd like to see how it was constructed if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!

 

[BaileyJ]

Great build. Do you have any more pictures of the Custom "Stealth Camping" Platform you built that bridges between the two benches over the wheel wells? I'd like to see how it was constructed if you don't mind sharing. Thanks!

Thanks! I'll see if I can get some soon. Right now the interior is a bit messy

 

[BaileyJ]

A few pictures with everything removed from the Goose Gear Rear Seat Delete

 

[BaileyJ]

Camp for the next few nights

 

[BaileyJ]

camping near Winter Park, CO

 

[BaileyJ]

Left Colorado a little early to head East and explore. Currently sitting at a Rest Stop along I-70 in Missouri

I need to be in DC 9/30 to visit the girlfriend but I don't much in the plans before then. Going to cut through Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia (maybe other states too?) I'm hoping to find some free camping along the way.

Haven't taken any pics besides the one above

 

[BaileyJ]

Traveled through 19 states in just under 10 months of owning my Four Wheel Camper. Going to try and make it 25 states before my 1 year anniversary (11/23). Currently in Pennsylvania

I've been very happy with the way the truck & camper have handled life on the road. The TOTAL CHAOS upper control arms and Elka Suspension have made the truck ride like a dream, especially on long drives.

No complaints about the Baja Designs lights either. The perimeter lighting has definitely come in handy a few times. I don't really use the XL80s that often since I'm not on the road too much when it's dark.

My tires have over 35k miles on them and will need to be replaced in the spring of next year. Most likely going with the same Toyo ATII in 34x11.5. It's a great tire that has handled anything I've thrown at it.

I will be on the East Coast until the middle of October. Not exactly sure when I'm headed back to CO and how long It'll take me. Having too much fun out here

 

[BaileyJ]

Decided to post the Truck & Camper for sale | $30k
https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/2010-toyota-tundra-crewmax-4x4-platinum-pkg-2018-four-wheel-campers-raven-lots-of-upgrades-30k.209145/

 

[fireball]

Why are you selling?

 

[Markgyver]

I would be interested in talking a look at it when your back in Colorado. I sent you a message.

 

[BaileyJ]

UPDATE:

Keeping the Truck & Camper. I will probably retire it from full-time duties while I give the setup some TLC. I need a new rear bumper and some other body work. I was very close to ditching the setup but quickly realized nothing else would be a good replacement.

It will stay with me for a while unless some significant event comes up and I need the $$$

Leaving the DC area on the 14th and will slowly make my way towards Colorado where I have some friends & family that will let me stay there while I upgrade some things.