I'm currently in the stages of designing a sub frame to fit a BAE M1088 chassis, extended 36inches. I've contacted a few subframe vendors and/or fabricators of subframes, but want to collect further opinions here before choosing someone.
What are the best techniques to isolate vibrations from the chassis up through the subframe and ultimately to the camper box? As I design the box itself (and the interior) I will of course put into heavy consideration the terrain we will be traveling on. That said, if I can isolate and mitigate as many vibrations/rattling making it into the camper box as possible, I will have a little buffer to the components I use in the interior, longevity, etc etc.
Most subframes I've seen are chassis mounted either direct, spring, sleeve, etc. Most camper boxes mounted to the subframes I've seen are twist lock, screw and glue, or clamp. Are there vibration mitigating rubber pads that are typically mounted between the glue/screws & subframe? Any air ride/shock systems out there for the purpose of mitigating vibration/rattling to the box (I've seen on the subframe thread of shocks used to lessen the sway of subframe itself--unless this has a dual purpose I didn't catch).
Any thoughts, suggestions, or points in the right direction would be appreciated. This is the next item to schedule for my build.
What are the best techniques to isolate vibrations from the chassis up through the subframe and ultimately to the camper box? As I design the box itself (and the interior) I will of course put into heavy consideration the terrain we will be traveling on. That said, if I can isolate and mitigate as many vibrations/rattling making it into the camper box as possible, I will have a little buffer to the components I use in the interior, longevity, etc etc.
Most subframes I've seen are chassis mounted either direct, spring, sleeve, etc. Most camper boxes mounted to the subframes I've seen are twist lock, screw and glue, or clamp. Are there vibration mitigating rubber pads that are typically mounted between the glue/screws & subframe? Any air ride/shock systems out there for the purpose of mitigating vibration/rattling to the box (I've seen on the subframe thread of shocks used to lessen the sway of subframe itself--unless this has a dual purpose I didn't catch).
Any thoughts, suggestions, or points in the right direction would be appreciated. This is the next item to schedule for my build.