Author Topic: OverLanding Camper Build (Read 75017 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #450 on:** December 02, 2019, 09:38:26 PM »

And now it is attached as it should be

Flyin6 · « **Reply #451 on:** December 02, 2019, 09:40:02 PM »

Now, back at the framing. First up, I boxed that center beam leaving it hollow. The cavity will be used to run wires to the lights, fan, solar panel and possible an antenna

Flyin6 · « **Reply #452 on:** December 02, 2019, 09:41:51 PM »

Then I finished adding in the roof ribbing that will support the plywood top cover

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #453 on:** December 02, 2019, 10:22:41 PM »

Is there any reason for 3/4 on the roof. Why not a thinner material. Covering the exterior with fiberglass or something anyway?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #454 on:** December 03, 2019, 07:52:52 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on December 02, 2019, 10:22:41 PM

Is there any reason for 3/4 on the roof. Why not a thinner material. Covering the exterior with fiberglass or something anyway?

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3/4 is used for the 8" tall sides only. Top cover will be 3/8"

dave945 · « **Reply #455 on:** December 03, 2019, 08:37:53 AM »

That’s makes sense. I thought you were going to put 3/4 on top so you could use it as a shooting position. You know, like a tactical top, er something like that. ;)

Build is looking good. I’m really interested in how the final build.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #456 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:19:30 PM »

All kinds of things keep coming in

Hard to stay ahead of everything. Shown are the roof can lights, the roof clamps, some electrical stuff, and a bunch of door latches/handles which I'll be cutting in next

Flyin6 · « **Reply #457 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:21:26 PM »

I finished installing the roof ribbing and blocking. The roof has become a pretty rigid and lightweight structure, time to cover it up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #458 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:23:46 PM »

The first section of roof panel is glued/screwed into place. The 3/8" Birch cabinet plywood was very light, like 10 pounds a sheet, and I only used six of the eight feet

Flyin6 · « **Reply #459 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:25:45 PM »

I installed the second piece starting at the front, leaving the center section open

I'll set up a rain collection system in the middle to stay hydrated

Flyin6 · « **Reply #460 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:28:14 PM »

...Or not!!

Got cha, Dave

Cool down, thought you had me in a big catch...

Count down slowly from 10....

Here is the center void all filled in with some nicely cut in pieces of Ply.

This finishes the covering of the roof, now, I'll cut some access holes for this and that, then pull it off and cover it with glass

Flyin6 · « **Reply #461 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:29:20 PM »

This guy the mountain dog has been spending a considerable amount of time inside there. You think he knows what's coming someday???

Flyin6 · « **Reply #462 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:29:54 PM »

It's becoming more and more complete!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #463 on:** December 03, 2019, 10:52:41 PM »

I guess it’s the typical after the fact but you could of added some slope to that roof. One direction of the other. But flat is good too

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JR · « **Reply #464 on:** December 03, 2019, 11:21:51 PM »

Thought that was an old tac topper pic at first!!!

Fill those roof voids with sheet foam?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #465 on:** December 04, 2019, 06:13:03 AM »

Good winter project Don. Btw how’s the boiler working??

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #466 on:** December 04, 2019, 01:45:35 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on December 03, 2019, 10:52:41 PM

I guess it’s the typical after the fact but you could of added some slope to that roof. One direction of the other. But flat is good too

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So here's my thought on that

When at rest it should have a slight down angle to the front if my estimate is correct on its finished height

When moving, well its too dynamic for water to puddle

When erected, I built the hinges two different lengths, so they will incur a slight tilt when the top is in the up position.

Although, like you said, it won't matter

Flyin6 · « **Reply #467 on:** December 04, 2019, 01:46:50 PM »

Quote from: JR on December 03, 2019, 11:21:51 PM

Thought that was an old tac topper pic at first!!!

Fill those roof voids with sheet foam?

Yes, the top will get 2" 3M fomular insulating foam board

Flyin6 · « **Reply #468 on:** December 04, 2019, 01:49:32 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on December 04, 2019, 06:13:03 AM

Food winter project Don. Btw how’s the boiler working??

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Boiler has finally hit its stride (Or I finally figured out how to use it.

It now runs at least 12 hours delivering all these thousands of cubic feeteses nice warm air. It stays 71-73 throughout the house all night.

Had a very windy/cold day recently. We remained toasty the whole time. The thing does eat some wood, but it gives it right back and I haven't spent a dime on wood, save spending to have chains sharpened and fuel for the truck.

cruizng · « **Reply #469 on:** December 06, 2019, 10:40:42 PM »

Quote from: dave945 on December 03, 2019, 08:37:53 AM

like a tactical top, er something like that. ;)

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #470 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:01:44 PM »

Next up: Door latches/handles

Prior to installing the first of many, I installed the lip around the inside edge to hold a future gasket

Flyin6 · « **Reply #471 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:03:10 PM »

Then I cut in the lockable pull latch that will secure the fresh bananas against monkeys of all sizes!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #472 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:05:07 PM »

To secure the AC access door, I used a cam latch that is frequently used on aircraft cowlings.

These are lockable should one so desire

Flyin6 · « **Reply #473 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:05:55 PM »

One for each side

Flyin6 · « **Reply #474 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:07:23 PM »

I used the same cam-latches on the pantry access door

They pull things up nice and tight

Flyin6 · « **Reply #475 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:08:30 PM »

I used them on the kitchen door as well

Flyin6 · « **Reply #476 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:11:32 PM »

Now I did something I may live to regret, but when building the generator area, I made it so that the door will not close completely at the top corner, and needs to be winched shut.

The reason I was thinking was possible ventilation should I ever want to run it inside the compartment, or perhaps to vent gas fumes or who knows what.

Anyway a simple pull latch handle solved the closure issue easily enough.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #477 on:** December 15, 2019, 09:13:33 PM »

I still need to install the inside metal striker plates for the door latches, but that phase is nearing completion.

I will have to remove the hardware before finishing to get the good water proofing I want, but the current alignment shouldn't change much

Flyin6 · « **Reply #478 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:50:50 PM »

Continuing to build, at the moment I am cleaning up the exterior build out and getting prepped for painting.

To do that, all latches have to be fitted, hinges installed, gasket surfaces installed, holes punched for a myriad of things and then endless filling of holes and sanding.

This sliding shelf is where the sink bowl will reside once the camp is set up. The fitting is tight, but when the leaf is extended there is no slop and it feels strong

Flyin6 · « **Reply #479 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:51:49 PM »

First coats of spar varnish going on

Flyin6 · « **Reply #480 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:53:25 PM »

Body filler and smoothing still remaining, but it fits and works well

Flyin6 · « **Reply #481 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:54:59 PM »

I am replacing any wood screw attachment on service items with star nut plates that use 10-24 machine screws

Flyin6 · « **Reply #482 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:56:10 PM »

Gen compartment is finishing up nicely. Will get the sliding tray, sound proofing and paint

Flyin6 · « **Reply #483 on:** January 03, 2020, 12:59:31 PM »

vacuumed off, ready for next coating of bondo. After this one and sanding it will start to look like a solid unit and not just panels.

I ordered the Raptor liner, quite a bit of it, as in gallons. Some will be sprayed on black and some will be tinted.

I was going to follow the color of the Suburban, but I think I am now liking that new TRD Pro color, "Army Green"

Should the burb ever be repainted, that would be a cool choice too!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #484 on:** January 03, 2020, 01:00:45 PM »

I'll start another thread to discuss the frame build, materials discussion, but that is coming right up

JR · « **Reply #485 on:** January 03, 2020, 01:24:22 PM »

Looks good and good idea on the blind nuts.

For the Gen slider. Are you making your own or getting bearing drawer slide outs?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #486 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:14:07 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 03, 2020, 01:24:22 PM

Looks good and good idea on the blind nuts.

For the Gen slider. Are you making your own or getting bearing drawer slide outs?

I bought roller slides that support a couple hundred pounds

The frig sliders are 36" long and rated for 500 lbs.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #487 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:17:19 PM »

Tonight's post is not all that exciting, but reflects 6-7 hours of panel prep.

While I continue to mount things as they come in, I am also pressing ahead with prepping the thing for the layers of coatings it will get to waterproof it.

Starting with body putty, I fill all the holes, then sand smooth, then repeat until the surface is more uniform

Flyin6 · « **Reply #488 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:19:37 PM »

All the felt tip marker circles point to areas needing another coat of body filler.

I worked the filler with #50 grit on a vented orbital sander, then once satisfied, the whole thing was sanded with #120

Flyin6 · « **Reply #489 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:22:35 PM »

Then vacuumed off, wiped down, then covered with a rolled on layer of primer. This product fights mold and mildew and seals the wooden surface.

This is the first coat. I will progress over the body in areas until I have it all completely primed, then sand it and apply another layer or maybe just the paint layer...undecided on that at the moment

Flyin6 · « **Reply #490 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:25:13 PM »

Parts are just flowing in at the moment

I have the solar panels, solar controller, electrical panel, inverter, sound proofing, generator, and all manner of electrical bits.

You'll see me start to toss those things inside where they will only require being hooked up to finish.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #491 on:** January 03, 2020, 10:11:51 PM »

Looks like a second coat of primer wouldn’t hurt from my experience. As for your wood bondo prep it looks on point.

Would you please post a link or identification for your roller glides you have for the fridge and the generator?

We installed some 4” pull out glides for a home. $150 a drawer but rated for 800 or so pounds in the drawer. Terrible install process but man where they smooth!!

Do we get a video of this roof open and closing?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #492 on:** January 04, 2020, 10:36:11 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 03, 2020, 10:11:51 PM

Looks like a second coat of primer wouldn’t hurt from my experience. As for your wood bondo prep it looks on point.

Would you please post a link or identification for your roller glides you have for the fridge and the generator?

We installed some 4” pull out glides for a home. $150 a drawer but rated for 800 or so pounds in the drawer. Terrible install process but man where they smooth!!

Do we get a video of this roof open and closing?

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Slides, I just went online and found the ones I needed, when I install them I'll shoot a pic of the packaging

Vid on roof opening, I guess I could

As soon as I get it on the floor

I don't have the clearance to open it all the way, only about half way. My plan is to get the bottom side coated, then put it on the floor and concentrate on the roof.

I still haven't found the correct gas cylinders to raise something of, what, 100 pounds, upward 36 inches. The hinges will do it, but it's quite the effort.

Any ideas about the gas struts??

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #493 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:28:21 AM »

I’ll just leave this here.

http://www.glasteel.com/images/Product%20Range%20Catalogue_yes785

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Nate · « **Reply #494 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:52:34 AM »

not sure if we have ever asked this question yet or not?!…….

is the frau going to be or willing to stay in this?!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #495 on:** January 04, 2020, 01:27:06 PM »

Your looking for a single strut? Why not double up. Two in each corner. Not sure the math but if one pushed 25 pounds wouldn’t two push 50?

What about electric motors to lift it up?

BEMONOC DC Linear Actuator Motor 24V 300mm 12" Stroke 16mm/s Speed 600N 132Lbs Force https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1NO6HF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NJneEbQBHQV67

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #496 on:** January 04, 2020, 03:12:42 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 04, 2020, 11:28:21 AM

I’ll just leave this here.

http://www.glasteel.com/images/Product%20Range%20Catalogue_yes785

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You always do this!

After the fact sort of guy...

;-))

Flyin6 · « **Reply #497 on:** January 04, 2020, 03:13:48 PM »

Quote from: Nate on January 04, 2020, 11:52:34 AM

not sure if we have ever asked this question yet or not?!…….

is the frau going to be or willing to stay in this?!

She says no way, but set up and move out for parts west for a two week excursion and I'll bet she finds herself a part of this

Flyin6 · « **Reply #498 on:** January 04, 2020, 03:15:40 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 04, 2020, 01:27:06 PM

Your looking for a single strut? Why not double up. Two in each corner. Not sure the math but if one pushed 25 pounds wouldn’t two push 50?

What about electric motors to lift it up?

BEMONOC DC Linear Actuator Motor 24V 300mm 12" Stroke 16mm/s Speed 600N 132Lbs Force https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1NO6HF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NJneEbQBHQV67

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Dave, I plan to bolt on 4 struts opposing in direction which is opposite to the over-center of the hinge to become very stable when raised

Linear motors too complex for this simple thing.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #499 on:** January 04, 2020, 04:07:23 PM »

You will already have 12v system running. And what’s complicated about up and down motors pal? Surely

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