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I have a hard side camper at present and they recommend 3" clearance between the cab and camper. I'm rebuilding a 79 Grandby now and plan to keep about the same clearance. I'm sure those that do a lot of off roading have reason to keep the camper roof as low as possible, and the absolute minimum...

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If you are running the truck in your signature, a 2500 GMC, That's a pretty stout truck for a Hawk shell. I don't think C/G will be a problem. But if you were wanting to raise the camper for storage, It would make more sense to put the weight between the bed and the camper after you raised it...

Any guess on the thickness of the ice sheets from the earlier pictures?

Always do with screw jacks and 2x6's front and back.

Is there a reason 4 Wheel doesn't use the outside the bed tiedowns? I have a Happijack system with Torklift Fastguns for my present camper. I intend to use this system on the 4 Wheel I'm restoring. I'll be installing eye bolts on the wing edge up through the aluminum frame before doing the...

JaSAn, Thanks for the reply. I'm probably more than a month or more from building a lift system, so there's no hurry on my part for measurements. I've got a complete rebuild just getting started. I have to get the frame to a welder to narrow it up for the floor pack, then build a new floor pack...

Hello, I've just acquired a 1979 Grandby and there's no lift panels whatsoever, nada! I was leaning on going with the electrical conduit system others have used, but this thread has me thinking of going to the original style. Such a wealth of info and pictures! The cost of the factory hinges...

My camper comes off the truck between trips and if camping at one spot for more than a day or two. I have electric jacks, so it's a breeze. I also can get my arm between the bed top and the camper if need be, such as a propane problem. At present I don't intend to use any (built in) propane...

Thanks Poky! I think I got it now. The bottom is the last to be sewn. You have a small vertical slit on each side to pass the bottom of the 3 pieces through to the outside of the material. You then folded the screening in and over the clear plastic and privacy curtain, and sewed the 3 pieces to...

I'm starting a rebuild on a 1979 Grandby. I plan to have my battery forward of the wheel well in the pick up bed. Basically wasted space there with a camper onboard, and no need for a vented battery box or loss of space in the camper. I plan to use a marine trolling motor plug and receptacle to...

If they were just for a dirt or dust factor, rather than for gas mileage, it's probably best to remove it. I could see hooking a branch or something and really doing some damage to the roof.

My camper has a wind deflector of some sort on the rear of the roof. You can see it in this picture. I'm questioning it's purpose and if folks think it should be left on or removed. It's attached firmly, and if I remove it, they'll still be the issue of patching the holes. I'm thinking if I...

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Your's looks identical to my 1979 Grandby, with exception the the fridge doors on the drivers side. Mine is 8 feet by 80 inches with a 48 inch bottom. I'm still in the demo mode. Next step get the roof off. How's the side liners on your unit? Mine are shot. Stiff as a board and cracking. I don't...

I think I know you! Just got an old Grandby as a project! Hope to be taking it to Chapleau in July.

Pokey, Reading your build on the fabric sides, I didn't see any mention of you using the old ones as a pattern. I do know you raised the roof, but is there a reason you didn't use the finished length of your old ones as a pattern? Or did you use the old ones and then find out you had to shorten...

I have a friend in NC that had a commercial sewing business. He still has a few machines and he said I'm welcome to one. It does need a motor, as it has a 3 phase motor on it now. I'm going to buy a motor and have it shipped to him, about $120.00. Once he has it set up. I'll go get it, and get a...

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Okay and thanks for the reply. I thought there might have been a track for support of the extended bed, but I see it's a joint in the plywood.Although my 2 piece is in good shape I think I'll replace it with one piece of 3/4. My camper had no remnants of the lift panels, just some funky decking...

I noticed on the cab over bed plywood there seems to be a track or metal framing down the middle. Can you tell me what that is? The Grandby I just picked up doesn't have that, although there is a seam down the middle of the plywood. I think that's due to someone replacing the plywood and had to...

Wow, what a wealth of info! I just picked up a 1979 Grandby. This thread will be invaluable to me. Thanks for taking the time to document your build.

I have the interior and all paneling removed at present. I need to build the complete floor pack, but I don't have a heated shop to glue stuff up or treat the wood with epoxy for protection. So that's on hold for a bit. I need to get the roof off and get the vinyl removed and see about making a...

Life is a Lark at Willow Grove Park! I guess you might remember that commercial. The park has been long gone, I think there is a mall there now. I hear you about the winters, I froze my butt off Sat doing some demo on the camper. I'm hoping the wife and I can both sleep on the first floor, so I...