That’s actually the warmest wall of the whole truck because the honeycomb insulates really well and the solar panels conduct some heat into the surface. The rumpl blankets have allowed my propex heater to get the tent to 70F when it’s 20F outside without being on more than 1/2 the time. Different story when the floor is open, but that’s another project.
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Great layout.
went on a shakedown run over the weekend to see what it feels like to finally be able to hide in the camper when it’s cold outside.
Being in SoCal for so long, 30s in the woods is considered cold for me lol
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Found a few problems that need to be addressed. Details in my build page if you are interested.
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What did you use for the heater bracket?
Installed some latch covers from @Buhlockaye - these things are sweet and feel very sturdy. Now I’m not as nervous to be locked out of my truck bed due to ice/snow in the locks.
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Picked up my drawer system over thanksgiving that my dad built. I told him what features I wanted and he put it all together. Main goal was to maximize countertop space. I saw a similar drawer system online and used that as a starting point and made some modifications. Its only anchored in the back left corner of the truck bed and can be removed with two people pretty easily. Fully loaded with gear, Id put it at about 115 ±15 lbs.
I was able to take it for a test run this weekend and its amazing. Everything is organized and easy to get to while maintaining countertop space. In my previous setup I just had two bins that i kept all my kichen stuff in and it was a bit cluttered and annoying to deal with. With this setup, i have more storage and easier access/usability than the bins. Granted, it does take up more space and weight, but I think its worth it. Having a bench in in the back is nice and provides a nice intermediate step to get into the camper. It can also be used as a couch if you put the cushions on it.
I also couldnt pass up on the deals this past week and got a 12v fridge (setpower AJ40) and a power station (EcoFlow River 2 Pro) that will sit in the back seat. This fridge and kitchen drawer setup really decluttered the truck bed. The only loose items that I pack back there are the water container, trash bin, chair, and any other items I want to bring. I am pleasantly surpised with the performance of the fridge and battery. I did a test run during the week and the fridge was on for 36 hours and drained the battery to 50%. During my overnighter, the fridge ran off the battery from about 3:00pm Saturday to 11:00am sunday and drained it to about 87%. On the 45 minute drive home, the battery was charged back to 97%.
Overall, super happy with this setup.
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Love the setup on your cab molle panel. Its super clean! I want to mirror it when I get one for mine. Whats in the black box. Is that a heater?
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I like the ladder on the molle panel, I might need to try that. It doesn’t bounce around too much with just thee 2 upper straps holding it (from what I can see)?
I think it’s a cook top, he has a buddy heater on the side rail. I’m pretty sure the black box says Coleman! That’s my guess!
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Oh yeah I look closer and see that now. Still a nice setup!
Thanks ya’ll. It’s a cooktop yes. I am working on building a diesel heater to mount on molle panels I’ve got on the passenger side of the outside of the camper.
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What mount is that for the WB camera? Looking to do that same WB G900 setup for my GFC that will be installed in August.
It’s custom, I designed, printed it and made my own T-nuts. Could make you one. It’s for the WDR camera.
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Where did you get that slide and cable pass? Looks like a goose gear slide but I cant tell.
Finished my secondary battery setup for unlimited party mode
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Backing plate is self-fabricated mounted to the bed rail using blue sea bus bar and fuse blocks, Renogy 50A DC-DC charger with MPPT, and a Li Times 100A LiFEPO4 housed in a all-top battery box tied down using Front Runner Stratchits.
The camper battery will be used for camper lighting (upstairs and downstairs) as well as diesel heater in the winter. I may or may not add an inverter to run EcoFlow Wave 1 in summer or to power the laptop when I’m just hanging out inside the GFC.
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How is this working out for you?
