Quarantine Project: F-150 Camper Build

[BackcountryBaggins]

Thanks for all the comments and questions, all! I had no idea people would be so interested in my modest build.

Glad to see the full-size community here is strong.

 

[Spencer for Hire]

180XL, as it was the only option to allow the rear glass to unlock with my key fob.

Front window has slider and it is hinged/removable. I also have a inflatable tube creating a seal to make a pass-through to the cab.

Side windows have sliders with netting and they also pop out. I'm working on making mosquito netting with a velcro seal so I can pop the windows completely open but still keep the bugs out.

Other options included were roof tracks, carpet lining, and dome light with prop switch. I wired LED lights myself with a switch.

Thank You. Does the rear glass unlock electronically or does the key just manually match the lock?

 

[BackcountryBaggins]

Thank You. Does the rear glass unlock electronically or does the key just manually match the lock?

Electronically. It also has a manual key, but that doesn't match my car key.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Thanks. I have the 2.7 Eco with the 3.55 ratio.

Me too and I absolutely love it! Once you start playing with the motor it becomes a whole different animal. ;-)

 

[Mfitz]

Me too and I absolutely love it! Once you start playing with the motor it becomes a whole different animal. ;-)

I like your build, and I'm jealous of the midrise topper. I have a 2015 with the 2.7 as well, and I really like that engine. I put a topper on this fall, but I was looking used and could only find a regular height one. My build inside looks a lot like yours, but I kept the drawer height to the minimum over the wheel wells. I still can't sit up, but it would be worse if I had gone higher. Next truck will have the midrise, even if I have to buy it new. I put 285/70/17's on it, seems like a perfect size for me. I used to have 285/75's, but when they wore out I went a little smaller to save some money and mileage.

 

[Buddha.]

Do the mid rise toppers still fit through a standard 7’ garage door?

 

[Mo4130]

I love it! Don’t get yourself trapped in the “is this an overlander” crowd. You’re out exploring. Who cares what it “looks” like.

 

[rruff]

I'm able to sit up, but not quite all the way. I'm still hunched over, but it's enough to set up to read a book, or put my shoes down on the floor to and sit to tie them. I'm 5'10"

In my initial plans, the platform was 2 or 3 inches shorter, resting right above the wheel well, but at the last second I changed it to have more room in the drawer. I now wish I had gone as low as possible to give me the extra inches of head room.

Being able to sit up straight is so nice! I started with a simple setup that I couldn't sit up in and when I changed to one ~6" taller it was a whole different world of comfort and usability. Makes it easier to get in and out and move around as well.

I wonder if just adding some simple risers along the top of the rails and tailgate would do the trick? Never seen it done, but it shouldn't be that tough.

 

[Grassland]

I've seen a guy paint 2x4s black and use as a spacer. Not pretty, and I don't recall how he attached things. 1.5" probably not enough of a raise to make a difference in this case

 

[rruff]

Many things you could use, pretty and not! Flip the 2x4 on edge to get 3.5"... ? Maybe just get some aluminum C channel.

 

[BackcountryBaggins]

Do the mid rise toppers still fit through a standard 7’ garage door?

Just barely. I probably have a about 1"-1.5" of clearance. As soon as I add a roof rack/awning or even just go up in tire size I'm not going to fit.

 

[ffirg]

Nice build! I just picked up a 2018 f150 supercrew with a 6.5’ bed a few weeks ago. I’m also going with the mid rise cap. It looks good on your truck. I have no faith that it will still fit in my garage with the shell though lol.