2020 Ram 5500 DIY Composite Panel Camper Build Thread
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RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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Function over fashion!
Yes sir!
And simplicity as well! I am a simple fella, and like simple things with minimal moving parts!
I wouldn't hold your breath on driving up through BC in Sept. We're still bickering here about trying to shut out people other provinces let alone our southern friends. Can you still take a ferry from Seattle to AK?
mog
Kodiak Buckaroo
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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Yeah... I’m not to hopeful but will see (fingers crossed)
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Never heard of Dibond/alcubond/ACP before. I will look into them. THANKS
The 8020 is available anodized black and not much more $ than the regular. Considering it’s a small amount for the cabinet, I might just do that and agree 100% black with gray panels would be bitching
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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You’ve been cozying up with that @mk216v fella to be “those guys” huh?
Don’t recall any recents posts of you doing anything or going anywhere in the last what.. year or more?... soooo....
[insert laughing middle finger emoji here]
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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They are a Soutcho variant of some I found that a #vanlife guy was using.
One huge thing on this build was heavy duty latches to keep everything closed and secure.
I had issues with both my drawers and my fridge opening on the trail in my FWC.
I ordered and tried 5 different style latches and found these to be the most secure and snug out of all of them.
whatever I end up using for a door material, these WILL be the latches I use.
They’re available in lots of different colors, stainless, and thicknesses
here’s a link for reference
Southco - HWD008 Inc M1-64 Flush Pull Latch .675 to .875 Panel Thickness, Non-Locking: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Southco - HWD008 Inc M1-64 Flush Pull Latch .675 to .875 Panel Thickness, Non-Locking: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Embarrassingly, i am not actually sure. During my UT/AZ back country trip, i went through what ill say is some sketchy places i shouldnt have been and would probably be the limit of where i would take such a big setup. I didnt even use low range at all, but when i put it in high, i manually shut off the traction control, which basically makes the rear end a spool. How? I dunno that either!
I'm embarrassed to be posting on your thread...
EXXACTLY what I said last night (minus the black anodized 80/20, which is a good idea)...
Razzamatazz...can you take the same heat you dish out in the kitchen?
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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The furnace outlets exit in the kitchen area because thats where they fit the best, so the answer to your question is yes.
[a few more middle finger laughing emojis here]
Ninelitetrip
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Million ways to build it and a million experts. For anyone doing a build spend some time around sailboats. If you are near a marina of any kind and are able to access some 25 to 35 foot cabin sailboats one can get some good ideas on best use of space, storage, etc. Certainly the durability for marine grade hardware on an RV build might be an improvement. Simple things like a gimbaled stove can make things easier.
RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
OG Portal Member #183
Agree 110%. I’ve been spending a lot of time in my friends Hunter 45 getting ideas
they truly do utilize every single inch of it for storage or something useful
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RAM5500 CAMPERTHING
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Thanks, yeah, I love the hinges and latches for sure and the adjustable tension on the hinges works awesome.
Yeah, plan was to have doors match the counter. The color matches but just looks weird. Friend that checked it in personhad a good point and that I just need to add more wood through to balance out the colors.
Im pretty color dumb and can barely match my clothes, but I agree and gonna try it
thanks for feedback