Bailey's 2018 Raven Shell - Build & Photos

[hebegebe]

I put total chaos control arms on my Tundra when it was new in ‘04 well engineered and troubled free ever since. Rolled over the area yr in with my hawk this fall during the fwc get together it’s a great area even better with some rain I suspect!

 

[BaileyJ]

Dude....your fog lamps are on.

Envy your time in the desert...maybe a little later for us.

David Graves

I know

Run them for extra daytime visibility when on the trails. I'm a slow mover and it helps when bikes and other faster vehicles see me coming. Not a lot of visibility in some of the tighter washes

 

[BaileyJ]

I put total chaos control arms on my Tundra when it was new in ‘04 well engineered and troubled free ever since. Rolled over the area yr in with my hawk this fall during the fwc get together it’s a great area even better with some rain I suspect!

Wildflowers are very active right now. It's a great treat

 

[DavidGraves]

When I was a reserve deputy in Forest lands I also used headlights on forest roads....really adds to the visibility when there are mutltiple
type recreational users on trails and roads.

David Graves

 

[BaileyJ]

A few photos from the last week of exploring Hwy 395 (currently in Bishop, CA)

 

[RC Pilot Jim]

Bailly, looks like a good start.

My 2 cents consider adding a counter and sink. Nice to have when its raining outside and you need to "live" inside for a day or two.

This counter was made out of melamine $15 Home Depot with aluminam angle to support it and half x inch under the front edge. I believe you can still buy the standard sink separate for whatever model you have.

Click on the SINK link for installation instructions,

 

[BaileyJ]

Decided to build a simple cabinet. [SIZE=11pt]Wanted additional storage while maintaining access to the electrical below. Might add a few more trim pieces down the road.[/SIZE]

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[CaptRussia253]

Awesome! Now I have more ideas for my swift

 

[BaileyJ]

I've had the camper for about 3 months now and I decided I needed something stronger than the factory turnbuckles to secure it to the bed.

The camper is typically secured by turnbuckles that attach to (4) forged eye bolts and aluminum backing plates. Unfortunately, the turnbuckles need to be checked often and can bend or shift under hard impacts. This allows the camper to move slightly in the bed and the turnbuckles to possibly fall off. I've had my camper move twice and the turnbuckles have stayed perfectly tight.

I didn't want to worry about the camper so I reached out to 10/40 Overland in Wildomar, CA to have my camper bolted directly to the bed. This prevents the camper from shifting or moving at all. They installed (4) 3/8" stainless steel bolts and aluminum backing plates. I also kept the factory turnbuckles which makes 8 total attachment points.

This camper isn't going anywhere! Very happy with the work done by 10/40. I highly recommend them if you're an FWC owner or looking to purchase one. They know their stuff.

 

[BaileyJ]

Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

 

[buckland]

Very ship shape. I have the same table stand and it is solid. Great photos too.

 

[BaileyJ]

Very ship shape. I have the same table stand and it is solid. Great photos too.

Thank You!

 

[BaileyJ]

Decided to redo the interior layout on my Raven Shell. I wanted more seating as well as the ability to stealth camp if I need to. Easier access to the Fridge is a plus

Part 2 will add organized storage under the platform

Part 2 of the interior layout is done! Added some storage under the platform. Chairs don't fit perfectly but it's as close as it'll get. Much more organized now

 

[BaileyJ]

A few pics from my recent travels...

Santa Barbara, CA

Oceano Dunes

Los Padres National Forest

New Brighton State Beach | Capitola, CA

 

[jimjxsn]

Nice, looks like a great trip...

 

[buckland]

Having trouble opening your photos. When you attach them ...do you do so by going to the "more reply options" button on lower right?
After doing so
Button "chose File"
after it is loaded
Button "attach this file"

As it states all photos must be 'small in quality'size
If you are using a mac.... simply mail them to yourself and that allows you to change the 'file size"


HA Jokes on me!..... I had the content blocker switch turned on!... definitely getting old(er)

 

[BaileyJ]

Starting the descent into Anza Borrego. One last trip before the temps get too high. The Instalanders are out in full force taking photos of the wildflowers

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Looks nice.Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Frank

 

[BaileyJ]

Looks nice.Great job. Thanks for sharing.
Frank

Thank You!

 

[BaileyJ]

Made it to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and decided to do some exploring outside of Borrego Springs

Was running around in 2WD and at 50psi and got a little stuck. MAXTRAX saved the day!