2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread

[180out]

be your own dog Bud, no judgment here. looking forward to seeing your solutions!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

be your own dog Bud, no judgment here. looking forward to seeing your solutions!

Thanks Bud!

I know, i am just mostly talking ********** to the "Garys"

 

[Todd n Natalie]

Thanks Bud!

I know, i am just mostly talking ********** to the "Garys"

Garys? It that the guy version of a Karen?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Garys? It that the guy version of a Karen?

Yes ?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

To clarify...

I’m super stoked/impressed with the quality and fit and finish of most of the kit. And @Victorian has been awesome with questions and support.

Just a few frustrating glitches and hang ups I’ll detail later to help folks considering doing this themselves

 

[rruff]

I am doing several things different than the "Norm" and I simply don’t have time to deal with the peanut gallery, and internet heroes telling me about how "that wont go where they go" ?

Ah come on... you're taking all the fun out of this...

 

[McCarthy]

Don't worry guys, Ram5500CamperThing ain't nobody's dog but his own. ? ?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Ah come on... you're taking all the fun out of this...

Hahahaha

Don't panic sir, the poop storm is coming.. Just gotta do some more testing of some things so i have retorts when the Gary's and Internet Heroes add their .02

 

[McCarthy]

Hahahaha

Don't panic sir, the poop storm is coming.. Just gotta do some more testing of some things so i have retorts when the Gary's and Internet Heroes add their .02

I think this is where someone chimes in with "OK boomer" and we have the internet trifecta!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

I think this is where someone chimes in with "OK boomer" and we have the internet trifecta!

#getoffmylawn

 

[DGOlc100]

How is the camper box coming along?

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

How is the camper box coming along?

Waiting on some more adhesive to arrive from TC to finish some final touches.

It’s 95% done

Lots of pics and updates soon. Slammed at work right now

 

[ITTOG]

Waiting on some more adhesive to arrive from TC to finish some final touches.

It’s 95% done

Lots of pics and updates soon. Slammed at work right now

What adhesive are you using. I always like to know because I learn of different options.

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[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

What adhesive are you using. I always like to know because I learn of different options.

For ADHESIVE
I’m using their supplied Korapop for the assembly of the actual box and anything that bears weight. It’s freakishly strong, but definitely has some drawbacks I’ll cover in my detailed post once it’s done.

For SEALANT I’m using the 3M 4000UV that they use on yachts and stuff. It’s a lot easier to work with and clean up when it’s hot out.

All details and opinions of everything coming soon with lots of pics.

Sorry, slammed at work.

 

[Brad_UT]

Looking good! You got a build thread going?

I finally started one! Thanks for the prodding. I could use your input on those dang Buckstop fenders when you get a second. Did they give you any instructions? Curious to see if you had the same issues with your front Kelderman kit too.

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