Did a couple things Sunday that have been on my list
Dust Sealing
Added a Rockblock on the tailgate
B-Bulb seal on the GFC Backdoor (I was still getting tons of dust under the factory seal flap thing
Spent far too much time trying to figure out how to seal up the two holes on each side of where the tailgate and door meet. (Still don’t have a solution)
Weboost Install
Installed it on the beef bar (The support will slide in there if you trim a little off each side)
Used the wire clips I made to hold the wire in the channel
I’m not sure how to keep them in place. Did you do that? Did you attach them to the door? I’m pretty sure if I attach them to the tailgate they’ll be gone the first time I bump them. haha
Yep, I have some. I used it in the bed in a few spots. I just didn’t think it would stay there past the first time opening or closing the tailgate & rear door.
@m0to - is your WeBoost amp inside the GFC? If so, where did you route your WeBoost cable into the GFC?
Right now I’m just attaching the cable to the antenna when I set up camp and taking it back down when I pack up. I’d like to route it in a permanent way and curious what others have done.
Have you thought of adding a vent to add positive pressure inside the camper? I was a little hesitant to cut into my side panel, but I did it. Looks great, hasn’t leaked, and I’ll get to try it on an upcoming trip. But the people on this forum that have installed it say it works awesome.
I have been considering doing the vent some of you guys have done. I’d have to add a pre-filter. Down in SoCal and Mexico the dirt is silty so if I’m behind anyone I’m basically sucking all that in.
Wanted to try BM with my rig for last year. Ended up not using it, afraid it would get destroyed only a month into owning it. Seeing this now though I would love to give it a try for this year. Any tips or tricks? Curious to know how yours held up last year.
I actually purchased two of the horse trailer vents for this exact project. I just haven’t taken the time yet to install. Someone else on the forum gets credit for it, and he fashioned a clamp out of some metal which connects his diesel heater duct to the vent directly - to heat the lower half of the space. It is pretty ingenious and it’s next on my list.
Added some MaxTrax mounts from Sherpa w/ pins. Will see how this compares to having them tucked away in the truck bed. The space previously occupied by the Trax will now house a 13G/50L tapered water canister.
It worked great. No worse dust wise compared to other trips I’ve done with the GFC. A few car washes and vacuum sessions later it’s all good. This truck has been since 2012 and it’s not a rusty heap so if you’re diligent in washing there are no concerns.
Going in the GFC was a good change for us. You’re more exposed, spending more time outside with the community. We got to know our neighbours and passersby much better than when you’re hiding out in an RV. We still had the AC when needed we could go hide out from the heat and dust. I’d do it again for sure.
I love those short molle panels! I’ve been hunting for something to fit in my tundra w/ decked drawers - but every panel I find is slightly off by some measurement. Those look great!
