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Thanks Jay! Taking my time with this one and making sure it’s done right the first time! Not to mention I only get to peck at it here and there after work when I dont already have other plans!! Haha.
I did not know that! My only caution against adhesive is I’m not sure if the baking process of the powder coating would compromise any adhesive or sealant which is why I’m waiting to do any til it’s coated!
looks great man! really enjoying this series. If you can use woodworking tools on aluminum could you also use flush trim router bit with a bearing to trim any overhang over the aluminum sheet? or maybe to cut out the fan opening?
Hi. I love this idea. How about adding linear actuators somit opens automatically? I am endeavoring to use your design and extend it with the actuators. Thoughts?
@dirttrekking4321 yeah I’m betting it won’t be cheap. Id rather have it done right the first time though! I’m sure I’ll still come in at a fraction of the price of a pre made camper once all said and done.
Quick question on an unrelated build. What flush cut router bit did you use on your micro camper build in your mini router? I have looked around where i am and i am going to have to order it. Dont want to get the wrong one.
Hi mate looking forward to seeing part 3 . I'm not sure if it's uploaded yet but I have a question about the roof and hinge system. Are you building an alaskan style camper roof? So the whole roof lifts up but the portion where the bed is (front head and 2 sides) are all on hinges that you lift and lock into place once the roof is at the correct point? I'm researching the alaskan style truck bed carpet as I intend to build one for my l200 crew cab
Hi Buddy just watching it now, I see what you mean now with the lift (very hard for you to explain lol) I'm about to do a build for mine but its going to be so that I can work away in London 5 days a week with out paying London prices so looking to build an Alaskan style pop up and I can not find any designs even similar to that ( except a couple of wooden ones! But keep posting I'm learning a lot
Thanks Steve! I although that hinge system I did works great, I have some concerns with the fabric fitting due to the “scissor” action. Stay tuned, I will be doing an updated video once I get more material on my hinge design! Should be much simpler to convey over video as well as understand how to do your own with basic math!
@@Adv4x4 awesome thanks. I love all your videos. My son just finished welding school and we are planning on an overland trailer build based on your earlier builds.
My brain feels broken, but I am trying to follow the build anyway. I bought a truck bed that someone turned into a trailer pretty cheap and want to build in it.
Might want to look at doing a bit of debur on the holes before popping the rivets in. We do it in airplane builds to maintain the strength of the rivet connection. Might be an overkill for a camper, but throwing it out there as something to research a bit if you want.
Thanks for watching guys! Don’t forget to subscribe.
All parts are linked in the description as always!
Camper Blueprints available on my website!
www.adv4x4.us/store-1-1/p/truck-bed-camper-blueprints-dxf-cut-files-combo
The build is looking really nice and clean! Very impressive. Looking forward to the next installment. There’s no doubt it’ll be be structurally sound
Thanks Jay! Taking my time with this one and making sure it’s done right the first time! Not to mention I only get to peck at it here and there after work when I dont already have other plans!! Haha.
Incredible work, thanks for taking the time to build, film, narrate and explain
Thank you! It’s been a fun project so far!
Dude that is looking awesome!!
Appreciate it buddy!!
You can also glue aluminum components together in addition to the rivets.
I did not know that! My only caution against adhesive is I’m not sure if the baking process of the powder coating would compromise any adhesive or sealant which is why I’m waiting to do any til it’s coated!
I need the plans! Ill buy them. Im in the planning stage. Yours is the best I’ve found on this planet as a DIY project.
I should have some available at the end of the project once it’s finalized!! Thanks man!
looks great man! really enjoying this series. If you can use woodworking tools on aluminum could you also use flush trim router bit with a bearing to trim any overhang over the aluminum sheet? or maybe to cut out the fan opening?
Potentially! Although it may be a bit thick for the router. I may do a test on some scrap before attempting that!
A giant door could be used as a mini awning? Love the videos!
Thanks buddy!!
Hi. I love this idea. How about adding linear actuators somit opens automatically? I am endeavoring to use your design and extend it with the actuators. Thoughts?
Looks good!
Appreciate it!
Well done, Buddy. Really moving along nicely. Will the rivets be waterproof or required to be sealed ? Very enjoyable fabrication.
They should be water tight all on their own! Thanks Mike!!
Looking really good. I was surprised you didn't use VHB tape for the panels though.
Thank you! I don’t think it would survive being baked in the oven to cure after powder coat unfortunately.
@@Adv4x4 I didn’t think about that. Powder coating that, probably isn’t inexpensive either.
@dirttrekking4321 yeah I’m betting it won’t be cheap. Id rather have it done right the first time though! I’m sure I’ll still come in at a fraction of the price of a pre made camper once all said and done.
I was expecting composite like on the pod trailer for insulation?
No sir! All aluminum. Will be powder coated once complete!
Not to worried about insulation on this one.
Quick question on an unrelated build. What flush cut router bit did you use on your micro camper build in your mini router? I have looked around where i am and i am going to have to order it. Dont want to get the wrong one.
Any barrel style bit with a bearing roller will work!
Hi mate looking forward to seeing part 3 . I'm not sure if it's uploaded yet but I have a question about the roof and hinge system. Are you building an alaskan style camper roof? So the whole roof lifts up but the portion where the bed is (front head and 2 sides) are all on hinges that you lift and lock into place once the roof is at the correct point? I'm researching the alaskan style truck bed carpet as I intend to build one for my l200 crew cab
Hey Steve! Working on part 3 have been super busy with other things but it’s on the way! The whole roof will pop straight up!
Hi Buddy just watching it now, I see what you mean now with the lift (very hard for you to explain lol) I'm about to do a build for mine but its going to be so that I can work away in London 5 days a week with out paying London prices so looking to build an Alaskan style pop up and I can not find any designs even similar to that ( except a couple of wooden ones! But keep posting I'm learning a lot
Thanks Steve! I although that hinge system I did works great, I have some concerns with the fabric fitting due to the “scissor” action.
Stay tuned, I will be doing an updated video once I get more material on my hinge design!
Should be much simpler to convey over video as well as understand how to do your own with basic math!
I"m pretty sure you have mentioned it, if not in this video but others of yours, what is the design app you use to sketch these trailer projects?
Shapr3D on IPad!
@@Adv4x4 awesome thanks. I love all your videos. My son just finished welding school and we are planning on an overland trailer build based on your earlier builds.
That’s awesome man! Will be a great project! Goodluck!!
My brain feels broken, but I am trying to follow the build anyway. I bought a truck bed that someone turned into a trailer pretty cheap and want to build in it.
Sounds like an awesome project!!
Rivets! man, i bet your forearms would have been jacked if you used a manual riveter
Right I’d still be riveting too 😂😂
Might want to look at doing a bit of debur on the holes before popping the rivets in. We do it in airplane builds to maintain the strength of the rivet connection. Might be an overkill for a camper, but throwing it out there as something to research a bit if you want.
Thanks for the tip man! Makes total sense!