The TARDIS - A Four Wheel Camper Build

[Overland Hadley]

Does toyota not offset the engine/transmission to the right some to offset the drivers side weight like other trucks?

The Tacomas have a drivers side lean. If they are offset it is not enough. The lean gets even worse when there is just a driver and no passenger.

[Overland Hadley]

Hey Nathaniel, is there a chance you could post links to the things your installing when installing them? I'm sure you've probably posted links of these things earlier in your thread, but I can't seem to find anything about those organizer bags on the lift panels or the lights you mounted.

Cheers,
West

All the details and links to the products are edited into the first post of this thread. But I will try and post links along with things when they are finished.

Thought one of these would work as a nice storage solution on the rear lifting panel. I am thinking keys, headlamps, and maps/brochures.

I will also put one at the front of the camper, as a place to stash small things needed in the night.

blueperformance.com

Thanks to westyss for posting information about his outside light.

The Smart Light with Star Monitor



Best place to buy looks to be on ebay.

[Overland Hadley]

Looks like the heavy tanks and storage will fit nicely across the front floor. Careful planning is paying off.



Storage cases, camper's water tank, propane tank. The trim compressor is not going to be a permanent part of the camper.

[brianjwilson]

So it appears that, when you buy a shell model, you miss out on several cu ft of storage below the bed rails...? Or am I missing something?
The normal campers are cut different in the bottom section to make more interior space.

[pods8]

So it appears that, when you buy a shell model, you miss out on several cu ft of storage below the bed rails...? Or am I missing something?
The normal campers are cut different in the bottom section to make more interior space.

Look closer, hinged lids over the space you are thinking is missing.

[brianjwilson]

Ok, fair enough! Thats what I get for using nothing but my phone. lol

[pods8]

Ok, fair enough! Thats what I get for using nothing but my phone. lol

That was actually from me phone too, I just happened to have seen that on shells before so I knew what to look for.

[Overland Hadley]

The Starlight is working out great! It is really nice to open the door and have the two lights come on. Also nice to know when somebody is coming to the door in the dark, both now when working on the camper in my driveway and in the future while camped.

One thing that needs to be done with these lights installed is to have an on/off switch located inside the camper, as a motion detecting light will not work out so well when driving at night. Also there will be times when I do not want any lights coming on during the night. So I plan to wire in a light switch located inside the door.

Thanks to westyss for posting information about his outside light.

The Smart Light with Star Monitor

I also installed this outside light, these are great, has a motion detector and came with LED, very bright and works great, recommended! It can be used normally on or set up for motion detection, and will blink red if battery levels go too low.

Light update; this light is a great addition to my camper, I like the fact that its LED, and a nice bright LED, the motion detection is great, we sit at the fire and its nice and dark, when we need to go inside to make another cold beverage, get up and the light turns on to pave the way. It doesnt go off with the dog roaming around. Two thumbs up for this unit.

Best place to buy looks to be on ebay.

[Every Miles A Memory]

After reading about that light, I'm thinking of getting one for our camper. I also thought about having a bypass switch to be able to turn it off either while driving or when stealth camping and you dont want it coming on

Love all the links and info I'm getting from this build!

[Overland Hadley]

After reading about that light, I'm thinking of getting one for our camper. I also thought about having a bypass switch to be able to turn it off either while driving or when stealth camping and you dont want it coming on

Love all the links and info I'm getting from this build!

I have to say that I do smile every time I walk out to the camper in the dark and the lights come on for me.