XPCamper Updates

[OutbacKamper]

Marc1;
Thanks for the clarification.
Do you have any other photos of your XP in action, that you would care to share? If you were to order another XP today what options would you add, that your prototype lacked, if any?

[Marc1]

Marc1;
Thanks for the clarification.
Do you have any other photos of your XP in action, that you would care to share? If you were to order another XP today what options would you add, that your prototype lacked, if any?

Hi Mark. I have quite a few pics from trips to DV and the E.Sierra. For what ever reason, I am unable to up-load pics on this site or am doing it wrong. Have tried numerous times over the past couple of years with no results. In regards to options, the only thing I might change would be the shower/head area.

[John E Davies]

I would really like to learn more about the camper mounting system; does it consist of hidden spring loaded turnbuckles, and do they need attention during travels off pavement? Pics or drawings would be great, but I understand why they may be proprietary information.

How hard or easy is their access, for a quick "reassurance check" as you set up camp in the evening, to make sure everything is secure?

Does the camper float on the tray, and if so, how about wear and moisture issues due to the movement and gritty stuff migrating between the two major shifting parts? Is the bottom sealed, for example, by a rubber perimeter strip that should be replaced at some point?

At what interval should an owner remove the camper to clean and inspect those areas (the tray top and the camper bottom)?

One thing that bothers me more than a little about the basic design, and this applies to a number of different manufacturers, is that the mounting system doesn't appear to allow for any chassis flex. I am assuming the tray bolts up hard to the truck chassis. Have you seen any stress issues after lots of rough off pavement driving?

Do you miss the extra wheel travel that would have occurred if the frame could twist? The other side of the coin - does the mount system improve highway ride?

Having seen an EarthRoamer mounting system up close at their factory, and having seen a video of one flexing off pavement, this is a major concern for me and possibly a deal breaker. I am the first to admit that I am no engineer and I don't know very much about the technical details, nor have I read all the special build threads at Expedition Portal that talk about flex and mounts and articulation. Can anyone fully enlighten me? My main worry is about possible major stress failures of both tray and camper many years from now.... I own a welded aluminum utility trailer and know well how rigid the structure is - but it won't flex if severely overloaded. It will crack!

Finally, I would really like to watch a video showing the loading and unloading of the camper on the tray by an individual owner, not a gang of pros at the factory. If I bought an XPCamper, I would need to be able to easily unload it onto a wheeled dolly and push it back into my garage either by hand or by using a tongue and coupler, and ball mount and the truck.....

I'm going to crawl all over an XPCamper at OE, but I want to know NOW!

Thanks for any and all technical advice.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[OutbacKamper]

John;
I can't give you complete answers to all the above technical questions, you would be best to talk to Marc directly for that.

However, in general, I understand the following: The flatbed is mounted directly to the truck frame and is a bolted and riveted assembly with a minimum of welds. This allows the flatbed to flex as much as a standard truck bed. At each corner of the flatbed there is a vertical female receiver built in. A large vertical pin (about 1 1/2" x 6") protrudes from the bottom of the subframe (the subframe is permanently bonded to the bottom of the camper and also houses the pull out stairs). The subframe pins slot into the flatbed receivers, and a bolt on the receiver is fastened thru a slot in the pin. This slot allows for movement. These pins and receivers also work as a very effective system for aligning the camper quickly and easily. I know Marc has done extensive testing of this system off road.

Cheers
Mark

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[OutbacKamper]

Here is an article in RV Daily Report regarding the XPCamper and Smart Plug:

http://rvdailyreport.com/News/ctl/Ar...d/18499/SmartP

[Ponyracer]

Can we get some more pics of the white dodge with the flatbed? That is PERFECT, I've got the same truck and love the look of it. Did you build that?

[OutbacKamper]

Ponyracer;
Please see post #1 in this thread for links to various sites, Facebook, etc where you will find more pics. moab2.jpg
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[Ponyracer]

Thanks! So the flatbed looks to be 8'6" long? I'm very impressed with the design, it looks at home on the shortbed instead of looking out of place. I think it's the design of the rear angled boxes. VERY NICE!!!!

[XPCamper]

Thanks! So the flatbed looks to be 8'6" long? I'm very impressed with the design, it looks at home on the shortbed instead of looking out of place. I think it's the design of the rear angled boxes. VERY NICE!!!!

Thanks Ponyracer!
The Flatbed is 8'10" as the cabin is 8'9".


Longbed Chevy 3500

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[OutbacKamper]

Go Power website:
http://www.gpelectric.com/