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Thread: Transforming a commercial shell into an expedition camper...

  1. #11
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    1" Foam insulation. Kept the shell temperate in almost every condition except Vegas mid-summer.
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    Inner skin and front and rear windows added:
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    Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 11:12 PM.
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    2003 Tacoma Expedition rig

    1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

    1967 Dodge W200

    1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance

  2. #12
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    Nice work. I love my contractors canopy.

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    Thats a great idea. Keep up the good work.

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    Keep it up man! I'm itching to mess with mine.....

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    98 Rodeo
    2011 Chevy Quigley... company truck.
    01 Ram, w/ 12v/nv4500/4x4 and stuff. SOLD

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    Rear brake lights, backup lamps and red/white dome lights installed:
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    ****I stripped off the old black, sticky sealant from ALL panels and edge mouldings and re-sealed with 3m 4000 UV made for RVs/boats. Has been fantastic!


    PAINTING! PPG/Omni epoxy primer topped with silver to match the Tacoma. You can see the mounting pads for the roof rack and the RV escape hatch I installed. Works great for ventilation and access to the roof top tent.
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    Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 11:22 PM.
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    2003 Tacoma Expedition rig

    1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

    1967 Dodge W200

    1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance

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    Found some trunk liner at the local fabric store. Looks real professional and helps with sound insulation as well as reducing condensation buildup. You can see the cargo net hanging from some aircraft tie-downs. Made from an old postal truck barrier net.
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    Windows installed and roof rack mounted:
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    Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 11:42 PM.
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    2003 Tacoma Expedition rig

    1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

    1967 Dodge W200

    1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance

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    Nice... go fast goodies..... my favorite...

    Now, how easily removable is that awning? I am loving the set-up........

    Chase
    98 Rodeo
    2011 Chevy Quigley... company truck.
    01 Ram, w/ 12v/nv4500/4x4 and stuff. SOLD

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    Quote Originally Posted by chasespeed View Post
    Nice... go fast goodies..... my favorite...

    Now, how easily removable is that awning? I am loving the set-up........

    Chase
    The space between the tent and awning was tight and access was almost impossible due to the orientation of my tent (folding over the back). I won't be mounting both tent and awning again.
    Last edited by Youngunner; 12-11-2012 at 11:44 PM.
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    2003 Tacoma Expedition rig

    1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite

    1967 Dodge W200

    1977 Dodge M886 Ambulance

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    subscribing for ideas!

  10. #20
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    Wow, love to see unique funtional designs. I can imagine how much work that took. I am in the process of insulating and skining my shell as well. What type of foam did you use? I was thinking I am going to go with the blue DOW stuff.
    97' Toyota T100 SR5 4x4 Manual Trans.

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