84 Fleet - 09 Tacoma - Project

[takesiteasy]

Fun video! Really gives a sense of using the camper- looks perfect for ski weekends. Good work!

 

[Living The Dream]

Fun video! Really gives a sense of using the camper- looks perfect for ski weekends. Good work!

Thanks so much. I've had a few more great weekends since then. Camper is really starting to pay dividends.

 

[Living The Dream]

I do not take myself too seriously. Here is a quick video of my brother and I discussing the rebuild so far. Let me know if you have any questions about the build you would like me to cover. The galley is getting there.

 

[Living The Dream]

Another truck camper build day here at the ranch. Still working on the galley. Making nice progress. The sun is out and it reminds me of summer. Will be out camping again soon, in the meantime I have old video to put together of previous great camping trips.

 

[kluber]

Inspiration rebuild. You gotta be stoked with that space! Hope it's serving you well in your quest for clean lines out there.

 

[Living The Dream]

Inspiration rebuild. You gotta be stoked with that space! Hope it's serving you well in your quest for clean lines out there.

Thanks, man. Glad you appreciate the build. Its been a process for sure. Ski season is just getting started!!!!

 

[Living The Dream]

I have been using the camper more and more and it is great!

Plus I just ordered a bunch of parts to finish up the galley. Still having a blast both using and building it!

 

[shellback]

Tim, I noticed you sold your Wave heater and it looks like you are using a Mr Buddy heater. Is that the standard or larger one? I ditched my propane compartment for more interior room. So far I have no planned fixed propane appliances, but if that changes, I'm going to mount a bracket on the rear exterior wall to hang a tank.

 

[ski3pin]

Tim, that a fun video! Thanks again for putting these together and sharing!

 

[CougarCouple]

Nice Tim
Hop out of the camper and ski, nice. Glad you guys are putting it to good use.

Russ

 

[BBZ]

bananagrams... hell yeah..

 

[Living The Dream]

Tim, I noticed you sold your Wave heater and it looks like you are using a Mr Buddy heater. Is that the standard or larger one? I ditched my propane compartment for more interior room. So far I have no planned fixed propane appliances, but if that changes, I'm going to mount a bracket on the rear exterior wall to hang a tank.

I did sell the wave and spring for the big buddy. The wave 3 just was not cutting it. I want it to be hot in the camper after a day of skiing and the wave three bearly took the chill out of the air. Granted I did not have all my insulation still (no arctic linear, still some open holes But I was able to sll the wave for nearly what I bought it for since I got it on very good deal.

The big buddy is impressive. when cranked to 18000 btu she cooks us right out. I usually turn it on high for about 10-15 minutes and it takes it from whatever to mid 60s. Then tone down to 9000 for all night comfort. I just wish it wasn't so big, I feel like it has a lot of empty plastic stuff, the useful parts of it are actually small. And no issues at altitude yet. I'm happy with the switch.

 

[Living The Dream]

Tim, that a fun video! Thanks again for putting these together and sharing!

As always thank you. Getting these days in like this really make working on it even that much more fun. And documenting the whole things, well its just exponential enjoyment.

Nice Tim
Hop out of the camper and ski, nice. Glad you guys are putting it to good use.

Russ

Can't think of anything better.

bananagrams... hell yeah..

You got it!!

 

[BBZ]

Quick Question..

Where did get your canvas for the sideliner?? anywhere local perhaps ( I am in Golden) .. Thx

 

[Living The Dream]

Quick Question..

Where did get your canvas for the sideliner?? anywhere local perhaps ( I am in Golden) .. Thx

Sorry, the source was not local. I ordered from MyTarp.com

https://www.mytarp.com/vinyl-fabrics.aspx

I got the 22OZ, I might suggest one weight less, not sure if the extra clunkiness is worth the extra insulation.

You doing a full build or just need a patch. I have a plethora of extra material if you just need some squares. Regardless let me know if you have any questions. - Tim

 

[BBZ]

Sorry, the source was not local. I ordered from MyTarp.com

https://www.mytarp.com/vinyl-fabrics.aspx

I got the 22OZ, I might suggest one weight less, not sure if the extra clunkiness is worth the extra insulation.

You doing a full build or just need a patch. I have a plethora of extra material if you just need some squares. Regardless let me know if you have any questions. - Tim

Thanks Tim.. Doing a full rebuild of a Granby.. and will replace the canvas in our Fleet before we sell it..

 

[BBZ]

Hey Tim
What product did you use for the screen material on the canvas? Getting ready to order this week.. I think..

Bill

 

[Living The Dream]

Bill,

Screen material I ordered from Sail Rite.

https://www.sailrite.com/Fiberglass-Mesh-60-Charcoal-No-See-Um
I got two yards for my four windows. It is high quality material.

 

[BBZ]

Bill,

Screen material I ordered from Sail Rite.

https://www.sailrite.com/Fiberglass-Mesh-60-Charcoal-No-See-Um
I got two yards for my four windows. It is high quality material.

Thanks Tim

 

[BBZ]

hey Tim..

We have our material for the pop up canvas and are going to tackle it soon..

Couple questions..

How did you keep the roof up without the canvas on?

When you put the trim piece on the outside and screw it back in, did you pre drill to prevent the canvas from getting twisted, or did you find that was unnecessary?

Thx