Mocking up framme for camper

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Looks good, so far.
What do you plan on doing the exterior walls, insulaton, and interior walls with?
First I have to add more steel,then once I do that,it may be framed out with metal studs. 1/2 plywood on the outside,due to it not being a conductor of heat, the insulation is still under thought,as is the interior wall. I also can use my camper shell,underneath the racks,making it separate,which would cut down on cost & make it so it can be used in more ways. If I need to use the pick up bed,for something,the shell underneath,will be able to slide ride out ! As the tilte says,"Mucking it up" !
 

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Thinking of putting this under the top rack,which would safe even more money & time.The top rack is for damage control ! Shit happens !
 

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I chickened out on building mine. I was too worried about wind and not confident enough. I'd love to see how yours ends up.
I've seen guys with some really gnarly builds but never had a chance to talk about how it rides.

Here's a nice site I remember well. It may be of no use to you.. but his F150 is something to look at. It's a cool looking rig.
http://cheaprvliving.com/BuildYourOwnCamper.html
 
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I chickened out on building mine. I was too worried about wind and not confident enough. I'd love to see how yours ends up.
I've seen guys with some really gnarly builds but never had a chance to talk about how it rides.

Here's a nice site I remember well. It may be of no use to you.. but his F150 is something to look at. It's a cool looking rig.
http://cheaprvliving.com/BuildYourOwnCamper.html
I saw that,and at the moment,my project is at a stand still,(pun intended),due to my truck having the ole firewall flex/crack in it !..........had to leave both jobs & am going to deliver food,via bicycle,starting in June !
 

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wow I never heard of a firewall flexing. I just watched a video to see what you mean.. the guy's brake master cylinder and lines were bouncing all over the place.

My Chevy is so rusted, I'm surprised I don't have that issue. Could the crack be just welded or even bandaged with a bracket running along the crack?
 
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I've gotten a bracket from Ford,but it's the small kit. Am going to use it,but get my cousin to weld on the rest,to make it the bigger kit !..........Am broke now,and she needs more work,but,it will be done,bit by bit !
 

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