Bailey's 2018 Four Wheel Camper (Raven) - Build & Photos

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Very nice build!

Some time when you aren't in a hurry, try running at 55 mph. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the gas mileage. I've known the service crew at my Toyota dealership for 30 years. We've discussed mileage with the Tundra. They maintain it is tuned for maximum mileage at 100 km/hr (I'm Canadian) which is just over 60 mph. As soon as you go over that, the mileage declines pretty quickly. I typically get about 19 mpg (imperial gallon - you can do the math) at 100 kph with my Grandby at full travel weight. . That goes up to 22 if I keep the speed at around 90 kph (55 mph). This assumes flat country and minimal wind. Hills and headwind can make a big difference of course. Cruise control also causes a loss in mileage.

Thank You :)

I've read that an air dam between the camper and cab will help greatly. Somewhere around a 1-2mpg gain by blocking the wind from hitting the camper wall. I might experiment with speed a little as well. I average 65-70mph on the highway and might drop it down a bit
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus :)

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

40295227833_f17a0978e7_h.jpg

47259950611_26427d7e26_h.jpg

33384213368_06a5d2a369_h.jpg
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Bailey said:
Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus
:)


Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

40295227833_f17a0978e7_h.jpg

47259950611_26427d7e26_h.jpg

33384213368_06a5d2a369_h.jpg

Part 2 of the interior layout is done! Added some storage under the platform. Chairs don't fit perfectly but it's as close as it'll get. Much more organized now :)

47232228712_a7dc9024cb_h.jpg
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Starting the descent into Anza Borrego. One last trip before the temps get too high. The Instalanders are out in full force taking photos of the wildflowers

47474476311_239d1948ee_b.jpg
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Made it to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and decided to do some exploring outside of Borrego Springs

32537966757_7602445dda_b.jpg


33603300308_8a867138a8_b.jpg


Was running around in 2WD and at 50psi and got a little stuck. MAXTRAX saved the day!

46756593124_f3b69751e6_b.jpg


47480003691_3ca6cb275a_b.jpg


47427044392_e1706e68b4_b.jpg
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
A few more pics from Anza Borrego

32547050977_08ae953c44_b.jpg


32547050377_51368396d6_b.jpg


32547049487_f87c310434_b.jpg

Ozzy loves his camper ^

32547048877_7837c4a9f1_b.jpg


32547047497_4533e662d1_b.jpg


46573699315_0a39c989cb_b.jpg


47436079742_eef3387f0e_b.jpg


Looks like this will be my last trip to Anza until the end of 2019 or possibly early 2020. The weather is getting warm and my travels call for me to head out of SoCal and slowly make my way back to CO
 

BJ'sFJ

BJ's Tundra :)
Adding some exterior lighting to the Truck & Camper. A pair of Baja Designs S2 Sports in Work/Scene will go on the exterior sides of the camper and the S2 Sport Flush Mounts are replacing my existing lights in the rear bumper. Note: Might change the lenses to Amber. Going to wait and see how everything looks first

I'm going to try and install everything this weekend. The plan is to wire all 4 lights using my switch pros and have activation via in-cab switch or my phone.

 

Forum statistics

Threads
185,527
Messages
2,875,540
Members
224,922
Latest member
Randy Towles
Top