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Pass Through - Step Platform I apologize in advance for the pictures (poor lighting and odd angles) the shop is pretty cramped right now and the doors on the truck can only be opened about a 1/3 to maybe 1/2 of the way. It is soooo fun putting in and taking out the seats, floor storage box and...

Pass Through - Re-Building & Re-Mounting the Subwoofer Oh Boy, this was a doozy. Do me a favor and PLEASE do NOT try this at home. This was my first somewhat of a mistake on the build; a complete waist of time. Luckily it didn't cost me any money, or that much, just a few bucks on epoxy...

Pass Through - Re-Mounting the Amp Because the subwoofer will take up all of the space behind the new LH seat, the amp needed to be moved from the back wall to under the seat. I also wanted to keep the amp as close to its original location as possible in hopes of not having to extend any of the...

Pass Through - Floor & Mounting the New Seat Since I received the new seat and I also needed a break from composite work, I decide to spend a little time on the crew cab area for the pass through. I've already mentioned that I'm going to be pretty detailed on the pass through process. I know...

Pass Through - Upholstered/New Seat I got the 40 seat back from the upholster and it looks pretty good. This may be the first item completely finished on the project. Well, maybe not. I still have to finish the mounting hardware for the seat leg and the upholster technically did not do...

Hey telsbree, Thanks and thanks for the recommendations 👍. I used to rebuild chillers back in the day and would use an aluminum gantry all the time with various chain hoists, straps, etc. This is one of the possible options to rent if it is reasonable and available in the Boise area. Since I...

Hey Camperthing! Welcome to the party, or should I say :poop: Show. 😆 Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Also, thanks again for being super responsive with several of the questions I had asked you awhile back on your build thread. I appreciated it VERY MUCH, as well as your candor. Sorry...

rruff, Thanks so much for the reply and recommendation on the cable jacks. I will keep them in mind as I weigh the options. Sorry that I did not respond sooner. I have been grinding away on the build and I also have not received any email notifications regarding those replying to the/my...

Composite Vendors & Suppliers - I have been using FYI, if it is helpful. I've been spending the last few days inventorying all of the remaining composite supplies I have on hand and calculating what I need to (Hopefully 🤞💪🤙) finalize ALL of the remaining composite work on the project...

Ideas Needed - Raising the Camper Shell Hey all, I'm about 1-2 months out from needing to raise the camper and get it on the truck. As per the previous post, "I still have not figured out/finalized how I'm going to raise/lift the camper up. I will also have to wheel the camper out of the shop...

Let the PUNISHMENT begin!!!! Rruff, I think minimum wage is way too generous 🤣, I'm pissing myself right now 😂! Even if you know what you are doing, it still takes a long time tracking everything down, dealing with the frequent vendor/shipping/product/contractor issues and customizing...

Thanks :) ExpoMike! Yah, composite work (vacuum bagging or resin infusion) is definitely a huge time commitment, especially a project of this size. Lucky for me, I already have too much money and time invested in the project, so no pulling out. I'm in it to win it :oops::cry:😖😫🥴🤒...........;)🙂

Slow and steady and the occasional deep breathing when needed usually keeps things sane.

This sounds like some details for my next build in my next life, when I can get started a decade or so earlier than I am now 😝!

Thanks so much for mentioning this and for digging into the details Andy. I will definitely check with Battleborn directly and see what they have to say. So many details to consider........., gotta love it, or maybe hate it 😉. As much time as the build is taking me, it better be epic. Thanks...

Carbon Fiber - Exterior Tabbing - Cured Here are some pics of lay up #1, dried, that I took right after finishing layup #2. Not the greatest, but I was tired and in a hurry to get out of the shop and get to bed. I'll snap some better shots when all of the peel ply comes off at some point...

Carbon Fiber - Exterior Tabbing Lay Up #2 Lay up #1 and #2 were beasts and I won't even tell you how long it took me to do each in one shot, because it is insane and you probably wouldn't believe me anyway. Battle stations all set for layup #2. Gotta love my cheap IKEA desk that is still...

Carbon Fiber - Exterior Tabbing Lay Up #1 Layer #2 on and wetted out-back wall Layer #2 going on down the side wall Layer #3 on and peel plied for the first layup (Back wall and both lower side walls)

Carbon Fiber - Exterior Tabbing - Continued Cutting and dry fitting layer #2 and meet my new work partner who likes to hold my role of tabbing (y)😉😆. (Horizontal runs/pieces going on first) Templating layer #2. I love clear plastic, although not so good for the environment. Sorry Mother...

Carbon Fiber - Exterior Tabbing As previously mentioned, tabbing doesn't look like much, but OHHHHHH is it time consuming stuff. Cutting three layers for the entire outside of the camper while making sure each layer butt joints perfectly is a process. I also prioritized the orientation each...