Author Topic: OverLanding Camper Build (Read 75006 times)

JR · « **Reply #500 on:** January 04, 2020, 05:18:30 PM »

Electric struts are a great way to go. Cheap, self limiting and can do lots of work.

Plus it would be cool to just push a button.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #501 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:50:14 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 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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Not complicated, just not necessary

But for grins, where is a 36" stroke linear actuator to be found?

I see the link for a 12" stroke thing, but 3 feet?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #502 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:54:52 PM »

Lots of sanding and painting today

I started with taking everything apart so that all surfaces were exposed to get a good coat of paint on everything, including a little dog's nose!

As per Dave's recommendation, everything got the second coat of primer and now looks much more "covered"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #503 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:55:45 PM »

Along with the various hatches and doors

Flyin6 · « **Reply #504 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:56:30 PM »

And all surfaces of the inside of all compartments in the front

Flyin6 · « **Reply #505 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:57:12 PM »

Got this area sanded and most of the holes filled...Still more to go here before color

Flyin6 · « **Reply #506 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:58:25 PM »

Speaking of color, I went for a distressed look on this slide out shelf (to ve a wash basin holder)

I really like how that turned out

Flyin6 · « **Reply #507 on:** January 04, 2020, 07:59:37 PM »

And the final coat of spar urethane is now laid down on the kitchen shelf

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #508 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:04:14 PM »

Ask and you shall receive.

Newsmarts 32 inch Stroke Linear Actuator Motor DC 12V 1500N/330 lbs Maximum Lift (Includes Mounting Brackets) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLY7X89/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CaweEb13ANNR7

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JR · « **Reply #509 on:** January 04, 2020, 11:08:12 PM »

What more can you ask for?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #510 on:** January 05, 2020, 12:33:56 AM »

I think push button would be way better then hydro shocks, I can’t keep a set on my truck shell for more than a year. At least with an electric motor you have ease and longevity. Plus when Don adds solar panels, a bike/kayak/kobota rack to the roof. The rams will drive them selves.

How is the suburban doing?

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #511 on:** January 05, 2020, 09:43:03 AM »

2-1/2 minutes to full extension? Don would lose his mind

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #512 on:** January 05, 2020, 05:12:24 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 04, 2020, 11:08:12 PM

What more can you ask for?

the 36" lift that I actually require!

stlaser · « **Reply #513 on:** January 05, 2020, 06:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on January 05, 2020, 05:12:24 PM

Quote from: JR on January 04, 2020, 11:08:12 PM
What more can you ask for?
the 36" lift that I actually require!

So move it back 4” from the end of the door......

Did Ken hijack your account? What did you do with Don?

JR · « **Reply #514 on:** January 05, 2020, 07:38:59 PM »

Less travel with a lever=faster, probably cheaper. Those will lift 1200lbs!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #515 on:** January 05, 2020, 07:48:29 PM »

Now I was trying to figure out how to draw something for him but my first thought was space consumption, A boomerang style lever like they use for suspension on the trophy trucks.

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Cantilever suspension is what comes to mind.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #516 on:** January 05, 2020, 11:27:26 PM »

More electric stuff = more stuff to break.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #517 on:** January 05, 2020, 11:37:54 PM »

Who are you kidding it’s don. It’s gonna break!

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JR · « **Reply #518 on:** January 06, 2020, 01:05:50 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 05, 2020, 11:37:54 PM

Who are you kidding it’s don. It’s gonna break!

Yeah, he seems to test things to the limits.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #519 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:07:48 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 05, 2020, 11:27:26 PM

More electric stuff = more stuff to break.

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Flyin6 · « **Reply #520 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:21:52 PM »

So more nugg work today. Have to get the whole thing with body filler, then primer, then paint. All necessary prior to applying the Raptor Liner Urethane top coat

So it's just work right now. I have the entire front end all the way to a second coat of Epoxy paint which is the last coat for the insides of the compartments, and the last coat of anything before the bed liner spraying.

2 coats of epoxy paint, this is the first

Flyin6 · « **Reply #521 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:22:22 PM »

This stuff:

Flyin6 · « **Reply #522 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:23:28 PM »

Second coat

Flyin6 · « **Reply #523 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:24:47 PM »

And a final touch-up coat applied where I felt it was necessary

Flyin6 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:26:45 PM »

These just came in from "Nuttys" where I purchase my bulk hardware.

Star nut plates in 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" which will get drilled in tomorrow all over creation to allow me to hang things that are now piling up all over the place

Flyin6 · « **Reply #525 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:32:32 PM »

I think I mentioned it over in the "Steel" thread that I have the Timbren independent axles/hubs/brakes coming in. That pallet of parts weighs in at 250 lbs, so not some little flimsy parts.

I went with the HD3500 axle assemblies after talking to a tech up there. He said the HD model was specifically designed for off road trailer applications. The heavier steel prevents twisting and the rubber pillows are made is a softer material to allow for more axle travel and mo-easilyer.

These are the parts as pictured on the Timbren site:

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #526 on:** January 06, 2020, 09:35:13 PM »

It’s almost a shame with all of this prep and paint to cover it with raptor. Looks good gray.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #527 on:** January 06, 2020, 10:09:18 PM »

Most likely this color with a black roof, black highlights, and black underside/frame

Toyota TRD Pro color of the year, "Army Green"

Flyin6 · « **Reply #528 on:** January 06, 2020, 10:11:41 PM »

I purchased 2.5 gallons of tintable Raptor Urethane. Each bottle, about a liter takes only 3 ounces of urethane paint to tint it to color

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #529 on:** January 07, 2020, 06:29:21 AM »

My vote is not for black on the roof if you do any camping in warmer weather. It’s going to absorb heat and transfer it to the interior.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #530 on:** January 07, 2020, 10:01:34 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 07, 2020, 06:29:21 AM

My vote is not for black on the roof if you do any camping in warmer weather. It’s going to absorb heat and transfer it to the interior.

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OK, I'm listening, what would you suggest? A gray perhaps?

I know which color you would like to see, but, no, you may not have that color, kind sir

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #531 on:** January 07, 2020, 11:50:27 AM »

I’d go with a white edpm roof coating and a closed cell spray foam on the underside of the roof. You should only need about 1-1/2 inches of closed cell foam to get to like R-10

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JR · « **Reply #532 on:** January 07, 2020, 01:32:42 PM »

Lighter the better, EDM is good and just roll it on.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #533 on:** January 07, 2020, 07:20:04 PM »

How long does this EDM coating last?

Like the 7 year stuff on campers?

If no not gonna work, I want something that lasts next to forever

Bed liner will!

And I already have it (Its heavy!)

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #534 on:** January 07, 2020, 07:22:25 PM »

EDM will last 5-7 easy and can be recoated easy. It’s flexible. If you already have the bed liner, just paint it white or roll some white edm on it after you put in the liner on

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Farmer Jon · « **Reply #535 on:** January 07, 2020, 07:39:39 PM »

You can get bed liner in just about any color you want. So it doesn't have to be black.

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JR · « **Reply #536 on:** January 07, 2020, 08:13:03 PM »

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #537 on:** January 07, 2020, 08:44:31 PM »

What if don is winter camping and the dark color attracts warmth

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #538 on:** January 07, 2020, 08:54:33 PM »

Quote from: Farmer Jon on January 07, 2020, 07:39:39 PM

You can get bed liner in just about any color you want. So it doesn't have to be black.

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I have 2.5 gallons of tintable urethane, so, yes, I could tint some white for the top if I so decided

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #539 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:01:36 PM »

Green n white doesn’t look bad

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #540 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:02:20 PM »

https://images.app.goo.gl/3KziKqgELgX4FRJe6

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #541 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:05:01 PM »

Tucked this slide back in the table. I rubbed candle wax all over it, and it will slide, although it's a tight fit

I still need to cut out for the wash basin, I just haven't gotten one yet.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #542 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:06:21 PM »

Then I prepped the inside area, filling in some imperfections, then sanded the entire thing

Flyin6 · « **Reply #543 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:06:59 PM »

Then gave it a coat of the gray epoxy

Flyin6 · « **Reply #544 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:07:57 PM »

On to the slides, the gen slides are in and fitted to the shelf

Flyin6 · « **Reply #545 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:10:30 PM »

And those mugo refrigerator slides were so heavy and so tall, I ended up mounting them flat instead of sideways.

They would support either 500 or 800 pounds mounted on their side, so I am betting on them being able to support, say 75-85 pounds sitting on their backs

Flyin6 · « **Reply #546 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:12:06 PM »

Then the slide bottoms were treated to two coats of primer, and two coats of epoxy over a 3-4 hour period

Flyin6 · « **Reply #547 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:14:32 PM »

Along the front and the hatches, I made some more corrections after seeing what the surface looked like with dark paint

It looks better now and the layers of protection is continuing to build up

Flyin6 · « **Reply #548 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:15:55 PM »

The inside of the compartments which I think may see moisture like the AC cabinet was treated to a third coat of epoxy

Flyin6 · « **Reply #549 on:** January 07, 2020, 09:18:03 PM »

Most of the undercarriage has two wet coats of primer now rolled on. I will brush on some seam sealer where needed, then paint with epoxy. Then I'll move the saw horses supporting the thing and get the spots I missed