Truck Bed Camper Build | Part 3 | DIY Roof Lift System!
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- čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
- Part 3 of my truck bed camper build! Getting our pop top roof mechanism and gas struts all sorted while detailing every step along the way!
First video outlining the build!
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***UPDATE*** although this hinge system works well as it sits, a few people have brought up concerns for the fabric fitting with the “scissor” action of the hinge.
Thank you guys for bringing this to my attention. Please see Part 3.5 for my updated hinge!!
Truck Bed Camper Build | Part 3.5 | Fixing My Roof Lift System!
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As always, everything is linked in the description of the
Including the video by Wander With Kate that explains in great detail about choosing the correct gas strut for your application!
Drop your feedback in the comments I’d love to hear it!
You continue to just kill it John. The series is coming along great. I always appreciate how you keep it real with mistakes or more accurately design modifications. Keep up the great work! Thank you.
Thanks man! Hope you guys have been well! I try to show everything I can when it comes to the build! It’s a learning experience for us all at my expenditure 😂
i had a miserable time with gas struts. i bought the same ones and then went with electric actuators. awersome build, you did a great job planning.
the straps might bunch up your fabric
They were a little tricky to get on but I think I have it dialed now! Finding the right lb rating was the ticket forsure! Thanks man!
Well done Buddy. Hit a few complications but your solutions were simple and practical. Really enjoyed it.
Trying to keep it as simple as possible! (While also still being a full pop up haha.) Thanks Mike!!
I like it! I enjoy your approach to problem solving your builds! Awesome job!
Thanks for watching! Problem solving is something I’ve always enjoyed so I embrace them on projects!!
Watched the entire series so far, very nice work and great explanations, cool project also! Keep it up.
Thank you!!
It's turning out great! Looking forward to see how you construct the rear door.
Thanks man!
Its coming together so nice!
Thanks buddy!!
Looking great! Sometimes things are “design on the fly”. You start with a plan and start cutting 😂 looking forward to the next phase
No doubt man! I’ve always found it easier to figure some stuff out once I’m to that stage as trying to plan ahead you will not be able to see certain issues until it’s in front of you!
@@Adv4x4 sort of “cross that bridge when we get there” kind of design!
@jaystewart9947 yessir!
Looks very clean!
Thanks man!! Coming along!
Great video and great build. This is going to be an awesome camper. One thing to consider on your front and rear hinge mechanisms is where the fabric is going to go when the top is down. Right now, the hinges you have created nest in a sort of "scissors" way, which seems to leave little to no room for the fabric to come in when the top is lowered. Most pop-top manufacturers use a piano hinge solution because this allows the fabric to fall between the two panels when the top comes down, giving plenty of room for everything to pack up. I'm assuming that you're going to use a heavier fabric for the top, which means that the nested scissoring action of your hinge mechanisms will want to pinch the fabric when folding and likely won't leave adequate room. Just something to consider. Cheers.
Thanks Jason! I was just looking at that yesterday! I’m hoping there is an enough room it appears that way. That makes total sense why other companies do the piano hinge style!
Looks like the side Carabiner and Runners are going to interfere with the fabric when you’re trying to close it, I’d put the eyes for the carabiner to the roof center structure and the bed platform so that it’s not in the fabrics way. But still keep the eyes on the roof sides for the gear hanging storage like you said.
Love the way you approached this build, it looks very pro. If I was to do my camper again, this is the way I'd do it. Did you do any weight support calculations for the overhang to determine the frame material that you used? Subscribed!
Thanks Mike! I did use a deflection calculator for the material size on the overhang at 500lbs it didn’t have anything to note! Should be overkill, but that’s how I like it! Haha
@@Adv4x4 That's awesome! I looked high and low for one but I couldn't find it. What dimensions did you end up using for the frame overhang. I ended up finding a deflection calculator for 8020 and just wne t that way with my design.
@MikeBabsBC it is 3”x4” 1/8” wall aluminum tubing!
That plus the fact that I have that angle riveted too it and the sheet that goes under the overhang it probably won’t budge at all!
This is looking great. Any pros or cons to having designed the struts for the exterior versus inside? I’m thinking if they were able to work inside there’s less to catch on a trail and the aero is just slightly better. But maybe it wouldn’t work with clearances etc.
Being on the inside might hinder his cloth walls from laying in properly. Being on the outside will expose them to the elements, though I'm sure they are rated for it.
I originally wanted them on the inside! Unfortunately no room, especially once there is fabric in the mix! There will be an awning on the driver side that essentially covers them as well. I think with better planning I may have been able to pull it off but at least they are easy to get too/replace this way!