Custom aluminum gladiator camper. Vagabond Vault

[dubs chops]

the weight is going to be less than the payload by quite a bit. right now with me in it I am getting very little squat. like 1/2" I am 200lbs so thats about 1.5 times the finished interior weight maybe even double. I have zero concerns right now about the weight. If it does prove to squat too much I will add helper airbags to the rear but really don't plan on needing to.

 

[Herbie]

I'm less worried about overall weight than distribution. Your max payload is somewhere between 1200 to 1600 lbs (depending on your vehicle options), but even 1000lbs placed right at the end of the tailgate would be dangerous. Since you've got a big chunk of the weight aft of the axle, you run the risk of unloading the front suspension some, which can make for all kinds of handling nightmares and braking issues.

 

[ITTOG]

I would say 1/3 of the weight is over the wheels and 2/3 is behind.

 

[dubs chops]

overall weight will be in the 500# range. I can literally put that on the bumper hitch, It it weighted 1000# plus it would be a little more concerning.

 

[jbumx2]

I'm less worried about overall weight than distribution. Your max payload is somewhere between 1200 to 1600 lbs (depending on your vehicle options), but even 1000lbs placed right at the end of the tailgate would be dangerous. Since you've got a big chunk of the weight aft of the axle, you run the risk of unloading the front suspension some, which can make for all kinds of handling nightmares and braking issues.

Seems like a lot of the short bed mid-size pickups would have this issue... I am also wondering if it should be a significant concern or not. Here's a typical short bed pickup with a camper on the back:

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[Superduty]

What thickness is the aluminum sheet?

 

[Victorian]

Seems like a lot of the short bed mid-size pickups would have this issue... I am also wondering if it should be a significant concern or not. Here's a typical short bed pickup with a camper on the back:

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[HAF]

Looks great. Aluminum is my favorite material.

 

[dubs chops]

The sheet is 1/8"

 

[MuleShoer]

@dubs chops who makes your rear door. Also what is the height
thanks

 

[dubs chops]

@dubs chops who makes your rear door. Also what is the height
thanks

its a challenger door. standard size, I think 2x3' i'll have to double check.

 

[MuleShoer]

its a challenger door. standard size, I think 2x3' i'll have to double check.

That would work for the tundra ill see if i can find “challenger”

 

[rruff]

Since you've got a big chunk of the weight aft of the axle, you run the risk of unloading the front suspension some, which can make for all kinds of handling nightmares and braking issues.

Ya, but it's light, and unloaded pickups have a lot more weight on the front. I don't see the front getting "light" on his rig unless he's climbing a 50% grade or something...

 

[dubs chops]

Just tested at highway speed. No more wandering than usual with the JT lol. Guys I think this is gonna come in between 4-500 lbs.

Aluminium plate 260lbs
Door 35lbs
Windows 20lbs
Interior 100lbs?????
80/20 40lbs ???
1x1 tube 10lbs???

That's a whopping 465lbs and I went heavy on everything I guessed

 

[dubs chops]

Well peeps its welded out and has doors and windows test fitted as well. (PS I catch myself on fire in this video lol)