Author Topic: DTB's angry pop up camper (Read 36163 times)

fordh8r · « **Reply #120 on:** Jan 19, 2009, 09:40:32 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jan 19, 2009, 09:38:47 AM

No what I'm saying is that this is an excellent build on a trailer and that some may not realize it is even occurring since it is in his rig build thread.

I knew exactly what you meant. $Beer Chug\'n$ I was just giving Collier a bad time.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #121 on:** Jan 19, 2009, 09:47:39 AM »

Quote from: fordh8r on Jan 19, 2009, 09:40:32 AM

I knew exactly what you meant. $Beer Chug\'n$ I was just giving Collier a bad time.

I knew that, I was just giving you a hard time.

fordh8r · « **Reply #122 on:** Jan 19, 2009, 09:50:03 AM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on Jan 19, 2009, 09:47:39 AM

I knew that, I was just giving you a hard time.

...............

......................funny................

$Beer Chug\'n$

Wermz84 · « **Reply #123 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 06:10:26 PM »

So on a scale of 1 through 10.

How angry is the "angry pop up camper"?

looking good mang.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #124 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 06:37:17 PM »

the real ? is is it angeyer the na angry whopper i mean thos things are good

Wermz84 · « **Reply #125 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 06:52:01 PM »

Quote from: unclejpl4x4 on Jan 21, 2009, 06:37:17 PM

the real ? is is it angeyer the na angry whopper i mean thos things are good

lol. I will do a side by side taste test on both of them.

fordh8r · « **Reply #126 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 07:25:04 PM »

Quote from: Wermz84 on Jan 21, 2009, 06:52:01 PM

lol. I will do a side by side taste test on both of them.

If you mix them you can have an angry pop-up whopper.

brainlessfool · « **Reply #127 on:** Jan 21, 2009, 08:40:17 PM »

have you used it after you flipped the axle? after I did mine I now have some truble with the conner legges going all the way to the ground. if it's flat and soild it's ok. butt if I have to run a tire up on a block more than 3" it gets passed what it can reach. and have to put some thing under the leg, arm, what ever ya call it.

Mine is a 01 Colemen Sant Fe.

DTB · « **Reply #128 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:16:30 PM »

Quote from: brainlessfool on Jan 21, 2009, 08:40:17 PM

have you used it after you flipped the axle? after I did mine I now have some truble with the conner legges going all the way to the ground. if it's flat and soild it's ok. butt if I have to run a tire up on a block more than 3" it gets passed what it can reach. and have to put some thing under the leg, arm, what ever ya call it.

Mine is a 01 Colemen Sant Fe.

Nope...havent used it yet.....its been really cold outside....

I have some blocks to put under the stabilizer legs

DTB · « **Reply #129 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:18:17 PM »

The original tails and reflectors were in great condition

Bedlinered the stepper door and fender flares

DTB · « **Reply #130 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 10:18:55 PM »

I installed a small external speaker for the CB since the speaker on the unit is sealed inside the cabinet.

Installed the LED dinette lights. The 2 silver ones are battery powered sylvania golden dragons...I think each one is brighter than my 3 watt flashlight on fresh batteries. They have 1 hour auto shut off and are motion activated, HI, LOW, OFF...damn nice lights....and they are held in with magnet mounts so u can just pluck it off the ceiling and use it for a flashlight. The white one is wired to the 12 v system switch

Started decorating with stickers inside...kinda different

I converted the sink over to a water pump..here is the switch installed right under the counter

Sink

I used some spa hose for the filler and a fuel filter for a vent filter. Also sanitized the 10 gallon tank. I replaced all the lines in the whole camper.

Patio light installed. This thing is dang bright! I still cant get over how nice the paint looks after 35 years. This thing wasnt babied...it definitely had a few dents and dings on it.

The camper came with no cushions, table or dinette benches so I had to make them all myself.

I made these benches so they fold down flat for breakdown. There are hinges on the inside. More to come on this....

A little thermometer....looks like the heater in the garage was working good considering it was 15 degrees outside

installed some of those tiny leds I had laying around on the stereo cabinet. Looks kinda neat. I will use them for a curteousy light at night and they come on with the step light outside.

Keep in mind the cabinet is NOT DONE YET!!!

I'm not very good at takin night pictures but whatever...

I put this recessed table mount in the floor to mount the table in...also I reinforced the mount with a small piece of plywood under the floor to prevent the floor from flexing if someone sat on the table or leaned on it really hard.

no those arent nailed in haha....there just happens to be a hammer sittin there

-COllier

fordh8r · « **Reply #131 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 11:35:53 PM »

Lookin good! What all you got left to do to this thing?

THK Matt · « **Reply #132 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 02:10:35 AM »

damn dude... you're a JOAT.
that camper is coming along, makes me want one to tote behind my 4Runner.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #133 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 03:33:40 AM »

I

the light LEDs but i think he should be red for night vison and mood

Toymin8r · « **Reply #134 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 05:44:15 AM »

Don't ever invite Unc to stay in your Pop-up. The lights will make him think he is in a strip club and he will expect to see

DTB · « **Reply #135 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:24:57 AM »

Quote from: fordh8r on Jan 27, 2009, 11:35:53 PM

Lookin good! What all you got left to do to this thing?

build a battery tray, install battery, install converter/charger, some paint, exhaust fan...a couple other little things $Beer Chug\'n$

fordh8r · « **Reply #136 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 09:00:06 AM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Jan 28, 2009, 08:24:57 AM

build a battery tray, install battery, install converter/charger, some paint, exhaust fan...a couple other little things $Beer Chug\'n$

Oh, sweet! so you're gettin pretty close for some

action then.

Quote from: Toymin8r on Jan 28, 2009, 05:44:15 AM

Don't ever invite Unc to stay in your Pop-up. The lights will make him think he is in a strip club and he will expect to show some

Fixed it for ya.

ninja turtle · « **Reply #137 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 09:16:43 AM »

looks good. this thing should have its own build thread.

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #138 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 12:31:08 PM »

loving the pop-up!

will you be at the TTORA take over in Hot Springs?

wish i could have meet some Toyota people before i left STL. $I\'m Down$

Doable · « **Reply #139 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 10:48:53 AM »

Quote from: ajordan1975 on Jan 28, 2009, 12:31:08 PM

loving the pop-up!

will you be at the TTORA take over in Hot Springs?

wish i could have meet some Toyota people before i left STL. $I\'m Down$

Are you trying to make the August run ? Hope to see you there

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #140 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 11:54:47 AM »

Quote from: Doable on Jan 29, 2009, 10:48:53 AM

Are you trying to make the August run ? Hope to see you there

Yeah..... then thinking about hitting up Flat Nasty in MO. then to STL to see some friends and hopefully catch a Cardinals game....

DTB · « **Reply #141 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 11:46:14 PM »

Awesome hope we will get to wheel together soon!

DTB · « **Reply #142 on:** Jan 29, 2009, 11:53:54 PM »

I forgot I also rewired the whole trailer (PITA!)

and insulated between the paneling on the inside and the outside aluminum with some reflective insulating board from the hardware store.

ajordan1975 · « **Reply #143 on:** Jan 30, 2009, 05:34:13 AM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Jan 29, 2009, 11:46:14 PM

Awesome hope we will get to wheel together soon!

SWEET!!

I love the sticker on the sink.

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #144 on:** Jan 30, 2009, 02:47:25 PM »

Quote from: DirToyBoy on Jan 29, 2009, 11:53:54 PM

I forgot I also rewired the whole trailer (PITA!)

what the hell is that spaghetti + duck tape boy don't make me come down there with wire loom and zip ties and sticky ziptie holders

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #145 on:** Jan 31, 2009, 10:59:26 AM »

Quote from: unclejsdayoff on Jan 30, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

what the hell is that spaghetti + duck tape boy don't make me come down there with wire loom and zip ties and sticky ziptie holders

bet you wouldnt go there and fix it right

DTB · « **Reply #146 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 09:53:55 PM »

Quote from: unclejsdayoff on Jan 30, 2009, 02:47:25 PM

what the hell is that spaghetti + duck tape boy don't make me come down there with wire loom and zip ties and sticky ziptie holders

Son, u better listen up...that there is just a clearance side marker light wire and its fine....there is a panel that goes over it silly. It aint goin nowhere. I got more loom, zip ties and duct tape than u could shake a stick at

I removed every wire from the entire trailer. I found 2 bad grounds on the taillights after I removed all the panels inside (serious PITA)so they would have NEVER worked if I hadnt gotten back there. My buddy James (Oldskool) and I re-wired all the clearance and tail lights, a new converter/charger and all new 12v system.

Enough talk! Here's a couple pics...almost done..hehe

This is inside one of the dinette storage bins...all sealed up...insulation board and carpet on the floors...the wheelwells were also covered. The wheelwells get especially cold in the winter because there is no layers of paneling for an air barrier between them and the inside of the camper. If you have camped in sub freezing or near zero temps then you know what I mean. You can just FEEL the cold seeping in around you....fun stuff!!

I know it doesnt look perfect but its inside a storage bin so blahh..

The hole in the floor is for the high pressure line for the Tough Buddy heater out to its own tank (for now). There is a small rubber plug that fills the hole when I pull the hose in for pack up. I also used a piece of spa hose I had layin around for a grommet to go into the furnace area.

This is where the converter is gonna go..I put a piece of plywood behind it to firm it up on the panel.

So far this thing is working excellent. This is not only a shore power to 12v DC converter but also has AC breakers for house outlets and is also a 3 stage charger that I can plug in right to my house.

I am re-using the original cord which is in perfect shape

Here is a better picture of the dinette benches I made (keep in mind my carpentry skills are ZERO! I have a square and a rip saw that I found in the basement (I think thats what its called)

Got this vent for damn cheap...verrrry nice quality...I was impressed!

My parents were ripping the carpet out of their old house and I snagged some for the bunkends!

I started repainting the stabilizers. I will eventually get to the entire underside of the trailer to refinish and paint.

Kitchen LED and where the fan is goin in...

This is where the furnace was....

This was me an Paco on our first test run out in the camper....after a long day of camping! Yup.....pretty rough...

fordh8r · « **Reply #147 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 10:57:05 PM »

Looking real good!

Paco looks tired after all that work. What are you some sorta slave driver?!

Poor Paco. Surely, there must be some sorta labor laws against animal slavery.

DTB · « **Reply #148 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 11:22:13 PM »

Quote from: fordh8r on Feb 01, 2009, 10:57:05 PM

Looking real good! Paco looks tired after all that work. What are you some sorta slave driver?!

Poor Paco. Surely, there must be some sorta labor laws against animal slavery.

NO! Suprisingly there isnt no law!

It's only illegal for humans...

animal cruelty is illegal...yes....animal slavery...no...hehe

I done already looked into it

Elven · « **Reply #149 on:** Feb 01, 2009, 11:35:43 PM »

Looking pretty sweet! $Beer Chug\'n$

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