This is a good point and I’m surprised they didn’t add them. I’m building something similar (88 Toyota, 77 chinook camper) and I’ve considered adding crush tubes to the support beams I’m going to add. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it because this will have a rather large washer on each end that is the same size as the width of the tubing.
I would add legs that wind down in each corner to the ground. If left alone would rock a lot with someone moving about. If you add the wind down legs it’d make it super stable and give you the ability to level it if the ground is uneven
@@terryhayward7905 yeah i thought about that, guessed if they went that route they would make them electric or hydraulic. Just making the point some legs may help.
My only concern about this build is that the weight's kept as low as possible. If you build the whole thing out of steel and load the inside with a bunch of weight, it could be super top heavy. Aside from that, this is looking really interesting, and I'm excited to see how it turns out!
People mentioned the weight in first video where they built the floor. They don't think it's gonna matter, but add in insulation and double skins. It's gonna be heavy
Its a dually, they are wider, with 4 tires in the rear to help the side load. Hes not going to have swaying issues. These duallies usually get loaded with goose neck hitches and pulling 6 cars plus trailer and they are towed all across US
@@ibidu1 But its supposed to be an overland build, that means offroading in a top-heavy camper. Not so much worried about sway rather tipping if it is too top heavy.
@ibidu1 im an rv mechanic and i can promise you its gonna sway hard. Being a dually makes it best suited for this build however its very tall and when he is saying its 1,500lbs in just framing... thats very heavy. He still needs his water tanks, propane, batteries, electronics, fridge, stove, bathroom, shower. It all depends on what hes gonna put in there of course. The biggest truck camper on the market right now is an eagle cap and its 4800lbs dry... that minimum needs a f450 or bigger to haul. Ive driven one with a new 2022 f450 which has the highest payload in class and it sways alot and again thats with airbags and a properly designed camper with most of the weight on the bottom. Im thinking hes gonna be fine but hes gonna be pushing it hard and need his bags for sure and maybe some stabil loads and even then he will still sway alot
I love this build and the crew but I am worried about the amount of steel being used, I was expecting the framing to be steel of course but in my opinion I still think aluminum would have been the better choice for a fully custom camper like this.
I work at Winnebago industries and build about 16 motorhomes a day, so watching somebody build a homemade motorhome is really exciting to me, I’m impressed so far.
You won't believe how cool towing a trailer will be on turning!!! I extended a old D 50 6' bed to an alum 8' flatbed and extended the hitch. it worked perfectly and trailers don't cut corners because the hitch swings the tongue out further. You will see how you won't need to swing wide for turns at all! Love customizing don't forget you learn by mistakes and I've learned a lot!!!!
This is probably one of the coolest, most authentic diy sleeper I’ve ever seen. Dope! Definitely need to make a window from the cab to the camper or install walkie-talkies. Can’t wait to see the rest of the progress!
I wouldn’t be so certain about that. Payload capacity for a long bed dually 3500 is 4600lbs. Put in 4 200lb plus guys that is down to 3800lbs. That’s for everything carried on the truck. He will have to be careful about the load he puts on that frame. It was only a few months ago that a dodge snapped in half from a slide in camper. Planning to overland with a heavy steel box could be a huge problem.
@@slowdaze It's not only the weight of the constructed frame and skin that has to be considered in the build. The weight of the finishing inside, the beds,, water, fridge, stove, interior furnishings add even more weight than you might think. Those that rebuild busses find this out quite often the hard way.
@@Jxm26 Jason your recollection in the other video talking about the transition was spot on, mind you I couldn’t see an issue except the access to make a proper seal they’re doing the build they make the decisions who am I to argue 🤷🏼♂️
I’m curious how much the camper will weigh. I’m building an 88 Toyota with a camper from a 77 chinook. I believe the camper shell is only 1200-1300lbs.
I'm so incredibly thankful that the (now) old BRZ/FRS/86 intro is gone. It was so loud. So low resolution and was just absolutely not needed in the last few years. This new video intro setup is amazing. I wish more would do it.
Enjoy the scraping noise the cap-over is gonna cause by contacting the roof of the cab (if you leave it that way and dont suspend it like youre supposed to)
Yeah I assume the size and weight would be such that they would have to take short little steps and when timelapsed the small movements made them appear to glide =P
If you are putting in a commode I suggest putting in a incinerator toilet vs any other. They are pricey but do the best job with no messy waste to worry about.
I’ve only been actively following this channel for about a year now, but it’s still pretty odd to me the amount of pushback y’all get for every single project It’s really impressive how y’all deal with the consistent negativity
I have only followed this project, but it appears to me that they get lots of pushback because they do hack work. It all looks like it is intended to appear in a show, but never be driven anywhere except in and out of the show arena.
its because everything done is garbage in the eyes of us fabricators that do this for a living. This is why the sub count is low compared to other channels that do the same type of projects. Nothing this channel does is done to completion.
I think it's mainly the fact that very few of these projects actually get completed. They give themselves ridiculous deadlines (understandable with Chris's cancer and the uncertainty that brings) and barely make it in time while sacrificing the quality of the projects for it. Then the car is left to sit and they move on to the next one. Never address the little last minute things, and we rarely if ever get an update. At least that's my only real criticism of this channel.
I highly suggest getting a Kelderman rear air suspension kit or another brand. Paired with an auto leveling management system. Meets or exceeds stock payload and towing capacity except now you have a level camper if your on uneven ground or squat the rear when going through your garage door
Hey Chris, Remeber that Dodge Ram 3500 that bend in half about 2-3 months ago that was all over the trade rags? Maybe you ought to fab some pieces of 1/4" or more piece of steel out that duplicate the chassis box frame, and weld those 1/4" to chassis. The weight won't hurt the tube diesel, but the added strength might really be beneficial to the strength of the truck with the added weight of a steel frame habitat camper. Do it now while you can get in there easily.
You got my attention! What BoonDocker hasn't wanted to do(make) this? This is just awesome for the Do it yourselfer. Some built in hydraulic stabilizers with adjustable drop down feet would be awesome on all four corners. Even if they were electric driven like concealed camper jacks would do the trick. Make it accessible for maintenance and to replace if needed. Where are you getting the steel and sheets?...where can you find it here in Portland? It will be a fun journey to see all of you systems come together.....back to work!
By overlander I can only assume you are taking it to a camp ground. That thing is going to be extremely top heavy and the departure is so huge (rear tire to rear frame) it will get stuck on any dip.
This thing is gonna be a lightweight!!! I'm building a shuttle bus into a camper and fully stripped interior its at 11,000 lbs. this thing is super ideal.
I know there are a lot of negative comments, but I have literally built one like this. That cabover WILL hit the cab. You need some flex there. Even if the box is welded to the cab its going to flex....
So by the looks of the renders it seems like there’s a gap between the very front of the box and the cab I’d recommend making vents to help get the air out or make a wedge between the two
IF you haven't thought of it yet, and you may have I had an idea since I saw you removed your third brake light assembly. IF you are planning on this being a gaming rig or what have you, it would be pretty awesome to put a few cameras inside of a housing in same spot of the third brake light assembly so you can easily have a way to grab footage on the fly from as far back as possible. Just wanted to share the thought.
All the cab and habitat welds are gonna crack you guys had to put like a thick rubber gasket in between and nuts and bolts with bigger holes so it has some movement atleast and that should be waterproof.
So are you planning on the changing the color of the truck before you're finished? Like new paint job or go with a wrap like you've done on some of the other builds? Love this concept and am enjoying seeing it come together. Can't wait to see the finished product. Great job guys!
I have been watching your channel for a long time and i gotta say this has got to been one of my favorite builds. I can not wait to see what it looks like when its done. Good job guys
Habitat structure sounds much more sophisticated than camper box. Looks good. I'm going to have to start calling my 5th wheel a habitat structure instead of a trailer now 🤣🤣
dude, you should take advantage of having the truck half disasembled and pot a tandem axle on the rear to have a 6x6 ram, and air ride may help clear garage doors
Hey to protect the connection between cab and habitat I think a rubber connection like they make on long ariculated city buses would work. They are like rubber stripes connected with steel. It will be weatherproof and bendy.
Idea. Since you already have the 3D model maybe you could 3D print (at scale of course ) it to use as reference and maybe help to explain the ideas more easily
Off topic a bit I know. I hope you actually do read this. I thought of you guys when I acquired these fender molds. I just was given a set of carbon fiber molds for a Z06 corvette (not certain of the year they fit). But I have both left and right rear quarter panels. I have no use for them, but you guys build sick stuff.
Chris i did notice that your design has no triangles in the vertical walls for twisting support, just an observation, maybe bury them in the lower sections below the windows for support, thanks for the great content. always a good time watching b is for build.. J
You can always drill 15th /16th holes @ every 3" or every 6"To lighten the structure and then you could use the holes to run your electrical and plumbing through
I’m building a smaller version. The truck will be a 1988 Toyota 4x4 and the camper will swap from a 1977 Toyota chinook. Looking forward to this build 🍻
What you should do to the roof of the truck is to cut the roof off, restructure the frame on the truck to your "sleeping bed" area = double support. just like you did on the back of the truck.
@@1ronco Thanks for the question. (For the purpose of my explanation I'll assume that you've seen the previous videos to know what the intended outcome and purpose for this build is). How do I do it justice.....what it 'means' to me is a mix of freedom and mateship. Takes me back to the days when getting friends together for a gaming session meant everyone at the same place with ethernet cables everywhere! (As apposed to sitting alone in your room). This vehicle is kind of that. Getting mates together to have fun and adventures! That's my take anyway
For doing an ad break about your updated website there's a few problems. The R69 Tee on the shop has the same gray background as the main site. When you mouse over it it becomes white (reverse of everything else). The OG Logo Hoodie's background when you mouse over it is just *slightly* different so it sticks out. The B is For Build Sticker & Jet Tag Pack has the same white background mouse over or not. None of the other shirts appear to change when you mouse over them (maybe that's as designed?). Just looked odd to me. Figured you should know.
looking good, might be good idea to angle front of sleeper backwards, help to cut down on wind drag, Will make very little difference to space but help with dropping wind drag. Even cut fronts corners to at angle.
To all naysayers [stay positive] These trucks have about 3/4s of it's weight on the front end the duels are for all the payload so the are doing fine! Don't forget customizing [changes] can always be done when you're finished, as we all do !!!!
I worked at a motorhome plant in the past. Frame and cage was always built from thin walled mild steel. Always. There's plenty of ways to save weight during construction, but the main support is NOT one of them.
I’ve had a Ram truck for years now, if your planning on overlanding this CARLI suspension is the best you can get for these trucks, CJC off-road carried all you need, considering your making the cab and bed rigid you’ll need it
Awesome build. Curious about how you'll deal with standing water at the back of the cab/under the sleeper from driving in the rain. Don't want to see you having to deal with rust issues down the road. Good luck with the build!
I originally learned 3Ds Max first too, but trust me you'll be so much happier if you move over to a actual CAD platform, Vectorworks, ACad, Solid works , even Fusion...
I also have a similar problem with my motorhome being too high, so I solved it by temporarily replacing the wheels with a set of rims only. Still mobile only lower😁
I was hoping to do the same but my camper build looks like it will be too tall even with a set of wheels and smaller tires. 88 Toyota with a 77 chinook camper.
Enjoying the build thus far! Only thing that is a bit concerning to me is the lack of gap between the cab and bed. The majority of “professional” builds will typically leave a gap similar to that of cab to bed and use a large accordion gasket material to allow for the flex independent of each box.
Where the frame bolts go in, please weld in some crush tubes! It will add a ton of compression strength.
THIS!!^
What gauge steele?
This is a good point and I’m surprised they didn’t add them. I’m building something similar (88 Toyota, 77 chinook camper) and I’ve considered adding crush tubes to the support beams I’m going to add. I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it because this will have a rather large washer on each end that is the same size as the width of the tubing.
I would add legs that wind down in each corner to the ground. If left alone would rock a lot with someone moving about. If you add the wind down legs it’d make it super stable and give you the ability to level it if the ground is uneven
Legs for sure, but not wind down, they have to be electric, air ?, hydraulic ? screw ? just whatever they have to be semi auto :)
@@terryhayward7905 yeah i thought about that, guessed if they went that route they would make them electric or hydraulic. Just making the point some legs may help.
Smart
Do they have a donor salvage camper for the internal fittings that they will need? 🤔
I'm gonna need to see this bad boy on a cat scale when you are complete.
Good luck with that
@@festuspunky it's not going to roll.
@FestusPunky 🤦♂️really? It's a dually, and most of the weight is still pretty low. The roof of the camper doesn't weight much
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15000 lbs done for sure
You could put the truck on jacks to keep everything level 😁
My only concern about this build is that the weight's kept as low as possible. If you build the whole thing out of steel and load the inside with a bunch of weight, it could be super top heavy.
Aside from that, this is looking really interesting, and I'm excited to see how it turns out!
People mentioned the weight in first video where they built the floor. They don't think it's gonna matter, but add in insulation and double skins. It's gonna be heavy
Its a dually, they are wider, with 4 tires in the rear to help the side load. Hes not going to have swaying issues. These duallies usually get loaded with goose neck hitches and pulling 6 cars plus trailer and they are towed all across US
@@ibidu1 But its supposed to be an overland build, that means offroading in a top-heavy camper. Not so much worried about sway rather tipping if it is too top heavy.
Might ride nicer with a little weight in the back plus they have helper bags dont forget lol
@ibidu1 im an rv mechanic and i can promise you its gonna sway hard. Being a dually makes it best suited for this build however its very tall and when he is saying its 1,500lbs in just framing... thats very heavy. He still needs his water tanks, propane, batteries, electronics, fridge, stove, bathroom, shower. It all depends on what hes gonna put in there of course. The biggest truck camper on the market right now is an eagle cap and its 4800lbs dry... that minimum needs a f450 or bigger to haul. Ive driven one with a new 2022 f450 which has the highest payload in class and it sways alot and again thats with airbags and a properly designed camper with most of the weight on the bottom. Im thinking hes gonna be fine but hes gonna be pushing it hard and need his bags for sure and maybe some stabil loads and even then he will still sway alot
I love this build and the crew but I am worried about the amount of steel being used, I was expecting the framing to be steel of course but in my opinion I still think aluminum would have been the better choice for a fully custom camper like this.
Even the framing of the camper body could have been aluminum.
I work at Winnebago industries and build about 16 motorhomes a day, so watching somebody build a homemade motorhome is really exciting to me, I’m impressed so far.
you don't build 16 yourself!
It’s an assembly line with hundreds of employees so no, the part I build is the roofs and floors.
You won't believe how cool towing a trailer will be on turning!!! I extended a old D 50 6' bed to an alum 8' flatbed and extended the hitch. it worked perfectly and trailers don't cut corners because the hitch swings the tongue out further. You will see how you won't need to swing wide for turns at all! Love customizing don't forget you learn by mistakes and I've learned a lot!!!!
Looks like a death trap, I love it
This is probably one of the coolest, most authentic diy sleeper I’ve ever seen. Dope! Definitely need to make a window from the cab to the camper or install walkie-talkies. Can’t wait to see the rest of the progress!
They cut out the back of the cab so you can just walk in between the two
Use a few big ratchet straps from the truck frame down to the axel to set level. Two should be enough to safely hold it down while you work on it
Of course the truck can handle the weight, however if you used aluminum rather than steel the weight would be less allowing a higher fuel milage.
I wouldn’t be so certain about that. Payload capacity for a long bed dually 3500 is 4600lbs. Put in 4 200lb plus guys that is down to 3800lbs. That’s for everything carried on the truck. He will have to be careful about the load he puts on that frame. It was only a few months ago that a dodge snapped in half from a slide in camper. Planning to overland with a heavy steel box could be a huge problem.
@@slowdaze that ram you are mentioning is because they welded that box to the frame which ram says NOT to.
@@slowdaze It's not only the weight of the constructed frame and skin that has to be considered in the build. The weight of the finishing inside, the beds,, water, fridge, stove, interior furnishings add even more weight than you might think. Those that rebuild busses find this out quite often the hard way.
@@michaelcaraway2305 exactly!
Regarding the gap between cab and bed, why not use that flexible transition you see in multicar buses that hinge? That could help with flex
Last video they said they didn't want to do that because they expected the weather sealing to be a nightmare.
@@reallunacy well they’re wrong. It’s weather tight when you do it right.
@@HappyHarryHardon arguing with somebody who is just relaying the message wont change anything
@@Jxm26 Jason your recollection in the other video talking about the transition was spot on, mind you I couldn’t see an issue except the access to make a proper seal they’re doing the build they make the decisions who am I to argue 🤷🏼♂️
BC they will never actually do anything with this “ bUiLd “ like everything else they do. This channel is a joke
Every other camper builder: "We need to save weight , let's build a GFC Monocoque!"
Bisforbuilt: "let's build it sturdy, we gonna use tons of steel!"
I’m curious how much the camper will weigh. I’m building an 88 Toyota with a camper from a 77 chinook. I believe the camper shell is only 1200-1300lbs.
Ambition Strikes did a build like this on a 3/4 ton Dodge and used aluminum tubing for the framing to keep the weight down.
What was the weight of their build in the end?
Love the painter's tape templates on the floor. Good work!
You'll probably need helper springs or maybe an air bag system for the weight. Also, think about lateral sway and how to alleviate that stress.
He has bags
.....or a Cat D9 undercarriage
@@justauser
Good to know. I must have missed that.
One of my favorite builds thus far. The music was on point too.
I'm so incredibly thankful that the (now) old BRZ/FRS/86 intro is gone. It was so loud. So low resolution and was just absolutely not needed in the last few years. This new video intro setup is amazing. I wish more would do it.
This is a huge undertaking, and it looks like you are doing an incredible job. Well done, all of you.
It would be so epic seeing the cab and box all one color. The whole thing red would stand out so nice
Wow. Steel for all of that instead of aluminum. Strong, yes, but heavy.
It look awesome and also fun to watch! Just hope it's not too top heavy and also that it clears the garage door...
I think it's recommended to keep some air in those airbags at all times. The kit I put on my dad's f350 said to anyways.
Run a support to the a pillar to keep from sagging and caving in the roof.looks awesome so far. Thanks John from Arizona
Enjoy the scraping noise the cap-over is gonna cause by contacting the roof of the cab (if you leave it that way and dont suspend it like youre supposed to)
Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it.
The timelapse "slide" you all do at 0:28 when moving the new floor onto the back was simply glorious _chefs kiss_
I like to think it was not intentional, like they just happened to move in the sink every five seconds.
Yeah I assume the size and weight would be such that they would have to take short little steps and when timelapsed the small movements made them appear to glide =P
If you are putting in a commode I suggest putting in a incinerator toilet vs any other. They are pricey but do the best job with no messy waste to worry about.
It's gonna look like one of the Kimbo camper units. Cool! Big, industrial, and intimidating.
I’ve only been actively following this channel for about a year now, but it’s still pretty odd to me the amount of pushback y’all get for every single project
It’s really impressive how y’all deal with the consistent negativity
I have only followed this project, but it appears to me that they get lots of pushback because they do hack work. It all looks like it is intended to appear in a show, but never be driven anywhere except in and out of the show arena.
its because everything done is garbage in the eyes of us fabricators that do this for a living. This is why the sub count is low compared to other channels that do the same type of projects. Nothing this channel does is done to completion.
I think it's mainly the fact that very few of these projects actually get completed. They give themselves ridiculous deadlines (understandable with Chris's cancer and the uncertainty that brings) and barely make it in time while sacrificing the quality of the projects for it. Then the car is left to sit and they move on to the next one. Never address the little last minute things, and we rarely if ever get an update.
At least that's my only real criticism of this channel.
oscar really be doing the hell out of that great job
What de hel you speak boi? Some sort of idiot language?
I highly suggest getting a Kelderman rear air suspension kit or another brand. Paired with an auto leveling management system. Meets or exceeds stock payload and towing capacity except now you have a level camper if your on uneven ground or squat the rear when going through your garage door
Hey Chris, Remeber that Dodge Ram 3500 that bend in half about 2-3 months ago that was all over the trade rags? Maybe you ought to fab some pieces of 1/4" or more piece of steel out that duplicate the chassis box frame, and weld those 1/4" to chassis. The weight won't hurt the tube diesel, but the added strength might really be beneficial to the strength of the truck with the added weight of a steel frame habitat camper. Do it now while you can get in there easily.
This build is awesome! You have to do a crazy camper bus next for toy hauling.
Have you looked into stabilizing jacks? Just to make the whole thing level when you are parked?
A big glass window/roof above the bed would be really cool for when you actually sleep in there, could see all the stars at night
Ah... you forgot the southeastern states. Here in Atlanta Georgia, we have been experiencing mid 70's for the last week or so. It has been GREAT!
This thing is going to be huge! I'm looking forward to seeing the overlander all done
You got my attention! What BoonDocker hasn't wanted to do(make) this? This is just awesome for the Do it yourselfer. Some built in hydraulic stabilizers with adjustable drop down feet would be awesome on all four corners. Even if they were electric driven like concealed camper jacks would do the trick. Make it accessible for maintenance and to replace if needed. Where are you getting the steel and sheets?...where can you find it here in Portland? It will be a fun journey to see all of you systems come together.....back to work!
By overlander I can only assume you are taking it to a camp ground. That thing is going to be extremely top heavy and the departure is so huge (rear tire to rear frame) it will get stuck on any dip.
This thing is gonna be a lightweight!!! I'm building a shuttle bus into a camper and fully stripped interior its at 11,000 lbs. this thing is super ideal.
I need mine to be lightweight 😮 I’m building an 88 Toyota with a 77 chinook camper 🍻
I’m so invested in this series. Can’t wait for the next one!
Now THIS is BIFB content right here. 😍
For the part above the cab add diagonal cross supports from the front top to the bottom back off the cab area kind of like a fence gate
It’ll transfer most of the load to the sturdiest portion of the camper
A Unicell truck body would have been perfect for this project. All fiberglass and easy to cut and weld in to you truck. I'm converting one right now.
I know there are a lot of negative comments, but I have literally built one like this. That cabover WILL hit the cab. You need some flex there. Even if the box is welded to the cab its going to flex....
So by the looks of the renders it seems like there’s a gap between the very front of the box and the cab I’d recommend making vents to help get the air out or make a wedge between the two
IF you haven't thought of it yet, and you may have I had an idea since I saw you removed your third brake light assembly. IF you are planning on this being a gaming rig or what have you, it would be pretty awesome to put a few cameras inside of a housing in same spot of the third brake light assembly so you can easily have a way to grab footage on the fly from as far back as possible. Just wanted to share the thought.
Can’t wait to see the finished truck!
Go watch some Ambition Strikes videos and you'll see one completed. They recently sold theirs
All the cab and habitat welds are gonna crack you guys had to put like a thick rubber gasket in between and nuts and bolts with bigger holes so it has some movement atleast and that should be waterproof.
So are you planning on the changing the color of the truck before you're finished? Like new paint job or go with a wrap like you've done on some of the other builds? Love this concept and am enjoying seeing it come together. Can't wait to see the finished product. Great job guys!
I have been watching your channel for a long time and i gotta say this has got to been one of my favorite builds. I can not wait to see what it looks like when its done. Good job guys
Habitat structure sounds much more sophisticated than camper box. Looks good. I'm going to have to start calling my 5th wheel a habitat structure instead of a trailer now 🤣🤣
My knees would be screaming at me at the end of that sleeper assembly on the floor.
Take a look at ambulances and see how they do it. Truck with a hole in the cab and a big ol box on the back.
dude, you should take advantage of having the truck half disasembled and pot a tandem axle on the rear to have a 6x6 ram, and air ride may help clear garage doors
It is looking great guys
Hey to protect the connection between cab and habitat I think a rubber connection like they make on long ariculated city buses would work. They are like rubber stripes connected with steel. It will be weatherproof and bendy.
Idea. Since you already have the 3D model maybe you could 3D print (at scale of course ) it to use as reference and maybe help to explain the ideas more easily
Off topic a bit I know. I hope you actually do read this. I thought of you guys when I acquired these fender molds. I just was given a set of carbon fiber molds for a Z06 corvette (not certain of the year they fit). But I have both left and right rear quarter panels. I have no use for them, but you guys build sick stuff.
Im back in for this build! Good luck boys!!
No weight saving measures whatsoever! Lol
But it’s fun to watch.
Chris i did notice that your design has no triangles in the vertical walls for twisting support, just an observation, maybe bury them in the lower sections below the windows for support, thanks for the great content. always a good time watching b is for build.. J
I’m moving to Medford OR, in the next monthlong in a half from Arizona and it’s gonna suck with all this snow ⛄️
OSHA has seen that ladder! They said no Bueno! 😂
So stoked to see more of the B is for Box Truck!
A little teaser on the boat project and alternative power sources. Maybe something from all those Tesla's your bought?
Heck yeah. That big Dodge will carry 3 of those campers. No sweat 👍👍
You can always drill 15th /16th holes @ every 3" or every 6"To lighten the structure and then you could use the holes to run your electrical and plumbing through
I’m building a smaller version. The truck will be a 1988 Toyota 4x4 and the camper will swap from a 1977 Toyota chinook. Looking forward to this build 🍻
What you should do to the roof of the truck is to cut the roof off, restructure the frame on the truck to your "sleeping bed" area = double support. just like you did on the back of the truck.
Really interesting build so far
Can't wait to see how it turns out
So cool to see it appearing!! Love what this build means!
What does it "mean"?
@@1ronco Thanks for the question. (For the purpose of my explanation I'll assume that you've seen the previous videos to know what the intended outcome and purpose for this build is). How do I do it justice.....what it 'means' to me is a mix of freedom and mateship. Takes me back to the days when getting friends together for a gaming session meant everyone at the same place with ethernet cables everywhere! (As apposed to sitting alone in your room). This vehicle is kind of that. Getting mates together to have fun and adventures! That's my take anyway
*It's going to be a beast* 👏
For doing an ad break about your updated website there's a few problems. The R69 Tee on the shop has the same gray background as the main site. When you mouse over it it becomes white (reverse of everything else). The OG Logo Hoodie's background when you mouse over it is just *slightly* different so it sticks out. The B is For Build Sticker & Jet Tag Pack has the same white background mouse over or not. None of the other shirts appear to change when you mouse over them (maybe that's as designed?). Just looked odd to me. Figured you should know.
You guys have the best time lapse music
looking good, might be good idea to angle front of sleeper backwards, help to cut down on wind drag, Will make very little difference to space but help with dropping wind drag. Even cut fronts corners to at angle.
well that was a epilepsys paradise during the designing of the frame
Mad Max meets Forest River - built like a tank but forget taking it anywhere. lol
Looks sweet! Are you guys going to paint the cab roof eventually? Are you going to have an access panel or something?
Really coming together!
Going to be HEAVY
To all naysayers [stay positive] These trucks have about 3/4s of it's weight on the front end the duels are for all the payload so the are doing fine! Don't forget customizing [changes] can always be done when you're finished, as we all do !!!!
I worked at a motorhome plant in the past. Frame and cage was always built from thin walled mild steel. Always. There's plenty of ways to save weight during construction, but the main support is NOT one of them.
Are you guys planning to paint the truck, if so how are you planning to do it with all the habitat over the roof?
You all should have built the cab and front end. Can't wait to see the finished product
"Alternative energy sources" you say. 🤣🤣🤣. It's okay brother. I'm sure everyone will be super graceful and humble about it.
no it's cool, gasoline engines were the way to go and everyone else was wrong.
@@christophers.4007 Haha exhibit A
I’ve had a Ram truck for years now, if your planning on overlanding this CARLI suspension is the best you can get for these trucks, CJC off-road carried all you need, considering your making the cab and bed rigid you’ll need it
Nice! A Camping van to run and hide away from the wrath of Denise Halickee!
Awesome build. Curious about how you'll deal with standing water at the back of the cab/under the sleeper from driving in the rain. Don't want to see you having to deal with rust issues down the road. Good luck with the build!
You have a great team - dedicated and knowledgeable... Great Content as well.
I originally learned 3Ds Max first too, but trust me you'll be so much happier if you move over to a actual CAD platform, Vectorworks, ACad, Solid works , even Fusion...
I also have a similar problem with my motorhome being too high, so I solved it by temporarily replacing the wheels with a set of rims only. Still mobile only lower😁
I was hoping to do the same but my camper build looks like it will be too tall even with a set of wheels and smaller tires. 88 Toyota with a 77 chinook camper.
The absolute first time I've ever used a sponsor. It's a serious go to.
Holy epilepsy, Batman! That CAD montage was intense lol
Enjoying the build thus far! Only thing that is a bit concerning to me is the lack of gap between the cab and bed. The majority of “professional” builds will typically leave a gap similar to that of cab to bed and use a large accordion gasket material to allow for the flex independent of each box.
Suggestion: Standing gaming rigs? for space saving
It's so weird to see the west coast get snow and here in the Midwest it's like 50 plus degrees
Why did you choose steel instead of aluminum?
Probably cause it's a pain in the ass to weld aluminum
@Luke Barnes a bunch of their projects, they already use aluminum. That is nothing new for the great Oscar.
This is going to be epic!