It sounded so easy when my wife said "We should get a truck camper. We would use it way more than the Airstream.". So I started my research after ignoring the 2019 Colorado user's manual that says this truck is not suitable for slide in campers.
I was surprised to find out how rare slide-ins are for mid size pickups. Nothing available used and FWC want a LOT of money for new. I could build one I thought and my Google search brought me to Expedition Portal. After reading 'til my eyes bled, I decided on a homebuilt composite. Then I found out how close to impossible it is to buy composite panels. I read Pods8's sad account and decided against making my own panels and shifted to aluminum frame.
That was when I discovered Andrew's 1986 GMC-15 thread. Thanks to his great build thread, the inspiration of his terrific adventures and an afternoon drinking beer in his shop I started on my Alaskan style pop-up.
I was surprised to find out how rare slide-ins are for mid size pickups. Nothing available used and FWC want a LOT of money for new. I could build one I thought and my Google search brought me to Expedition Portal. After reading 'til my eyes bled, I decided on a homebuilt composite. Then I found out how close to impossible it is to buy composite panels. I read Pods8's sad account and decided against making my own panels and shifted to aluminum frame.
That was when I discovered Andrew's 1986 GMC-15 thread. Thanks to his great build thread, the inspiration of his terrific adventures and an afternoon drinking beer in his shop I started on my Alaskan style pop-up.