2014 Truck Camper Building From Scratch
Hello truck camper enthusiasts. I am embarking on a new truck camper build from scratch, that some of you may be interested in. This one will be a little different. It will be a pop-up made of fibergl...
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free radical wrote:
Interesting build,
I've build my camper from plywood and Cold cure epoxy also,three coats on top and sides plus couple coats of marine enamel..sanding all that epoxy before painting was the fun part,,destroyed one sander completely..
I've solved the problem of wasted space between the wheel wells by making hinged doors on both sides about foot long that open,to store stuff in there..made the floor and bottom part from 3/4 exterior plywood and top from 1/4 inch
Would be nice if GM. Made some kind of storage boxes in those outer fenders,accessible from outside,there sure is plenty of room..
For glue may I suggest construction polyurethane adhesive PL that comes in tubes used with caulking gun,sticks to anything and works especialy well when using overhead..
Also if you don't have already use a good quality respirator when mixing epoxy,that stuff gives off very dangerous fumes!!
Good luck
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Not planning on doing hardly any sanding (one of the goals). That can be avoided with textured finishes and epoxy coating/painting within certain specified times. Hate the sanding!
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I've considered cutting into the bed sides, but ruled that out for now. Warranty and all that.
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I like the Titebond glue. Completely waterproof (type 3), no smell, easy clean up and makes a joint so strong, that the piece of wood will break first.
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System Three epoxy requires NO ventilator/masks etc. Same with their paint. That's the best thing about their stuff and why I use it.
