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Dave's Four Wheel Camper Flatbed Project: Zephyrus
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Must be registered as an RV IIRC
Worth every penny, though, I'm sure!
It really is. I could EASILY live full time in it. Mama not so much
Took it up to Big Bear and Holcomb Valley last night to meet up with our SoCal crew out on the monthly trail run. Digging the way it drives now but once I got to camp I realized a major deficiency. Not one cup or chalice aboard. And thus I was reduced to using a lowly plastic cup that @sfsmedic had on hand. Sometimes going without drives the imagination.
So there I was. Staring at some unused space in the battery compartment. Today I made version 1.0 of the solution to having readily accessible grog containers onboard at all times. And a nice place to secure keys and wallet or phone inside a locking box.
Big thanks to @Trump for the set of awesome rare Snow Peak nesting cups. L
As big as the FWC is, I still need to tightly manage what I carry and space is still a concern.
Under the sink, I went super simple and grabbed a near perfect size plastic bin. This way rather than having a rats nest of loose items all jammed in there, I can pull the whole rats nest out for inspection or use. This bin carries all the pots and pans, plates and bowls (another nesting set from Snow Peak) and cutting board/knife set. I also store cleaning supplies, wipes, towels and misc kitchen crap here.
Dry goods and provisions are still held in my Front Runner and Snow Peak soft packs same as I did in the FlipPac. The storage bins under the dinette easily swallow all of these things. Starboard side gets provisions while the port side is reserved for sleeping gear like pillows, extra sleeping bag etc as well as hygiene gear and shower equipment. I also added a 6 ft carpet runner that covers the center walkway fore and aft that has the added benefit of keeping debris out of my shower pan.
I also learned today that the Dometic stove disassembles for cleaning. And the burners look to be serviceable/replaceable. It's the little details that make these appliances light years ahead of Atwood and other brands.
So there I was. Staring at some unused space in the battery compartment. Today I made version 1.0 of the solution to having readily accessible grog containers onboard at all times. And a nice place to secure keys and wallet or phone inside a locking box.
Big thanks to @Trump for the set of awesome rare Snow Peak nesting cups. L
As big as the FWC is, I still need to tightly manage what I carry and space is still a concern.
Under the sink, I went super simple and grabbed a near perfect size plastic bin. This way rather than having a rats nest of loose items all jammed in there, I can pull the whole rats nest out for inspection or use. This bin carries all the pots and pans, plates and bowls (another nesting set from Snow Peak) and cutting board/knife set. I also store cleaning supplies, wipes, towels and misc kitchen crap here.
Dry goods and provisions are still held in my Front Runner and Snow Peak soft packs same as I did in the FlipPac. The storage bins under the dinette easily swallow all of these things. Starboard side gets provisions while the port side is reserved for sleeping gear like pillows, extra sleeping bag etc as well as hygiene gear and shower equipment. I also added a 6 ft carpet runner that covers the center walkway fore and aft that has the added benefit of keeping debris out of my shower pan.
I also learned today that the Dometic stove disassembles for cleaning. And the burners look to be serviceable/replaceable. It's the little details that make these appliances light years ahead of Atwood and other brands.
Scott
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Wow I know we discussed you doing this at mrv.. I didn't think you'd get it done so fast! Looking good.Took it up to Big Bear and Holcomb Valley last night to meet up with our SoCal crew out on the monthly trail run. Digging the way it drives now but once I got to camp I realized a major deficiency. Not one cup or chalice aboard. And thus I was reduced to using a lowly plastic cup that @sfsmedic had on hand. Sometimes going without drives the imagination.
So there I was. Staring at some unused space in the battery compartment. Today I made version 1.0 of the solution to having readily accessible grog containers onboard at all times. And a nice place to secure keys and wallet or phone inside a locking box.
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Big thanks to @Trump for the set of awesome rare Snow Peak nesting cups. L
As big as the FWC is, I still need to tightly manage what I carry and space is still a concern.
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brian90744
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Dave, you need to talk to this guy, you have a few things in common!
https://www.yahoo.com/news/necessary-repairs-home-depot-parking-110443193.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/necessary-repairs-home-depot-parking-110443193.html
kmacafee
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Dave -- first, congrats on an amazing and well thought out build. One question and I searched thru your posts and could not find an answer so apologize up front if I missed it. Given all the suspension modifications you made, why go with the Ram 2500 when a 3500 would have needed less suspension mods? Price, size, weight -- all of the above?
Thanks
Thanks
One of the advantages of this setup is the ability to "stop and pop" anywhere. Quick access to the amenities or even a nap while on a long road trip is just about 2-3 minutes from parking.
Lately, I've been leaving the rear dinette in the bed configuration as this allows "stealth camping" by virtue of the fact that I can climb in there and take a nap without popping the roof up. As a matter of fact, I can access this bed, the fridge and the toilet all with the roof down. The toilet would obviously be cramped overhead by 2 ft but it is possible.
And I discovered a way to turn the bed into a sort of chaise lounge by rearranging the cushions and adding some pillows. I'm posting from here now
As a bed:
As a lounge:
Lately, I've been leaving the rear dinette in the bed configuration as this allows "stealth camping" by virtue of the fact that I can climb in there and take a nap without popping the roof up. As a matter of fact, I can access this bed, the fridge and the toilet all with the roof down. The toilet would obviously be cramped overhead by 2 ft but it is possible.
And I discovered a way to turn the bed into a sort of chaise lounge by rearranging the cushions and adding some pillows. I'm posting from here now
As a bed:
As a lounge:
"once you pop, you can't stop"
.....its not just for pringles....
.....its not just for pringles....
I had a very nice phone conversation today with the owner of Four Wheel Campers, Tom Hanagan. It's really nice to work with a company that's keen to receive, and act on, user input in the evolution of their product line. Lots of cool things going on with FWC and I can imagine that future iterations of their campers are only going to get better and better.
My shipfitters disease is now being studied by the factory
My shipfitters disease is now being studied by the factory
I had a very nice phone conversation today with the owner of Four Wheel Campers, Tom Hanagan. It's really nice to work with a company that's keen to receive, and act on, user input in the evolution of their product line. Lots of cool things going on with FWC and I can imagine that future iterations of their campers are only going to get better and better.
My shipfitters disease is now being studied by the factory
It's evident that they have received the message that the 90's furnishings/upholstery/appliances that are still rampant in the RV industry are no longer welcome.
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