Due to the insane heat problems mentioned up thread, I removed my flexible solar panels and scraped off all the old VHB. If you choose to mount flexible panels, I recommend using less VHB than I did. :
Designed a new beef-bar based roof mount. I used 2020 extrusion to keep things light. The flexible panels have a single layer of coroplast underneath to help stiffen them. I really didn’t want to use the beef bars, but when I found they were only like 7lbs each and I already had them, I changed my mind.
Took the opportunity to weigh the entire contents. Looks like I’m at a pretty reasonable 190lbs, so about 460 with the camper. Probably add another 60 pounds of food, firewood, and water for an actual camp.
EDIT: forgot the rubber bed mat. That’s 40lbs, so basically 500lbs even. Wow.
Mine is all bobbling around one of the pockets on my drawers. I have some 1/4 starboard HDPE Im going to organize everything onto, battery, diodes, ground bus, led driver, some connectors.
I see the message was deleted, but to the other 94 owner, I love my GFC (out using it right now), my gears are stock, and you’ll need to remove your 3rd brake light/taxi light on the truck. Hope you post your build here eventually.
Lol i posted that before i was able to go thru all of your other posts. Thanks for responding even though i had deleted. I was already looking into some air ride options for the rear when i was restoring my truck so looks like that will be a good add. Your set up is awesome and has given me some great ideas…
Holy shit, I am so jealous of the 4WD and quarter windows on that beauty!
I’m actually still working on a custom cover. Had to remove the first one to mount the camper, and I taped over the 3 holes. Thought I’d fix it quick, but it’s been 10mos now. At some point when I have to take my camper in for service and it gets removed, I’ll put my custom cover on there.
Going back, I’d just hack the plug off, stuff the wires inside the cab/headliner, and silicone over the holes.
Working on an updated rack to get the GoalZero off the floor. I end up sleeping in the bed more often than the tent so a clear floor is worth a lot to me. Also needed to make room for my new water system which is based on a Cornelius Keg.
Modeling the GFC with its compound angles was a hassle, took hours. But I got everything within a few mm without using my 3D scanner.
Yep, using the well nuts on the front panel, clamping on the diagonal brace, and the extrusion strip on the front. The amount of design effort needed here was surprising tbh. I was hoping this would be a one-day project but it took the whole weekend.
Tested it out last night on some bumpy roads. The rear window is blocked a little more than I’d like so I’ll need to brace right at the apex to keep the bedding from pushing down into my view.
I haven’t drilled holes in my camper yet, but the time is coming! I think if I go that route, I’ll machine some custom aluminum bosses that give me a flat/square face as well.
I tried my custom covers with an extra inch of hard foam. Looks like they will probably work with the new mattress upgrade from GFC. I am very tempted to buy it now that I know I can reuse my covers.
I don’t think there’s any way I could make that economical but I could potentially share some plans/measurements to make your build easier since our campers should be really similar. Lots of 3D printed parts in there too…
