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dirtnsmores
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Turns out the driver's side hatch is becoming my favorite add-on to my OVRLND camper. Now that I have things mostly dialed in, I wanted to make sure everyday items would be accessible from here, along with the fridge and Rinksekit Pro water pressure system. Here's a quick list followed by a video I uploaded showing off these features:
Accessible from side hatch:
- hats and jackets (hooked to Unistrut)
- Fire extinguisher mounted to unistrut with quickfist
- glasses, chapstick, change, etc. in a pouch velcroed to the inside framing of side hatch.
- Bed platform I installed for holding boots, backpacks, chairs, boogie boards, etc.
- Rinsekit pro hiding under bed platform
- portable camping fridge
- catch-all area for axe, shovel, leveling blocks, football, frisbee, etc.
- Fan remote holder mounted with velcro on the internal framing
- camping headlamps hanging from hooks
- battery operated lantern for lighting up fridge and hatch area
Links:
Hooks: https://amzn.to/3LeUTZR Unistrut eyehooks: https://amzn.to/3VSzj2o
Quickfist for fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/3xLrnI8
Fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/4cPUtVI
Rinksekit Pro: https://www.costco.com/rinsekit-pro-portable-shower.product.4000147353.html
Video:
Accessible from side hatch:
- hats and jackets (hooked to Unistrut)
- Fire extinguisher mounted to unistrut with quickfist
- glasses, chapstick, change, etc. in a pouch velcroed to the inside framing of side hatch.
- Bed platform I installed for holding boots, backpacks, chairs, boogie boards, etc.
- Rinsekit pro hiding under bed platform
- portable camping fridge
- catch-all area for axe, shovel, leveling blocks, football, frisbee, etc.
- Fan remote holder mounted with velcro on the internal framing
- camping headlamps hanging from hooks
- battery operated lantern for lighting up fridge and hatch area
Links:
Hooks: https://amzn.to/3LeUTZR Unistrut eyehooks: https://amzn.to/3VSzj2o
Quickfist for fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/3xLrnI8
Fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/4cPUtVI
Rinksekit Pro: https://www.costco.com/rinsekit-pro-portable-shower.product.4000147353.html
Video:
Can you tell me what size bolts they used to bolt the camper down to your bed? I am going to need to build extended plates with nuts welded to them so I won't have to pull my under bed boxes for the install but I want to make sure I use the right size.
the bolts are 3/8's
Well now I'm not sure what to do. Somebody else told me they were 5/16" bolts. Maybe I'll make a couple sets.
Pra4sno
Member
The link for the unistrut eye hooks - did you use M8 or M10?
Thanks for the posts about the setup, you have a bunch of great ideas!
dirtnsmores
Member
I used both and the bigger ones are much better. I'll go with the bigger ones from now on. You're welcome! This place was a huge help when decided on my build options.
dirtnsmores
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Mounted one of these on the inside of the camper for dirty laundry storage. Another will be for trash I find along the trails mounted on the back of the camper. These are made of super heavy duty vinyl mesh. Got mine here:
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Some progress photos.
Working on the Coroplast wall panels and adding some aluminum unistrut. Going to have some Milwaukee Packout compact mounts on either side of the cab slider window and next to the drivers side electrical panel. A 33.5" x 18" molle panel on the wall next to the fold down hatch. Harbor Freight Rivnut tool works great as well.
JDS Custom Aluminum Milwaukee Packout Wall Mount
Planning to put Coroplast on the ceiling as well.
White walls & ceilings with back windows & trim along with barn doors. Modern Farmhouse build, LoL.
Working on the Coroplast wall panels and adding some aluminum unistrut. Going to have some Milwaukee Packout compact mounts on either side of the cab slider window and next to the drivers side electrical panel. A 33.5" x 18" molle panel on the wall next to the fold down hatch. Harbor Freight Rivnut tool works great as well.
JDS Custom Aluminum Milwaukee Packout Wall Mount
Planning to put Coroplast on the ceiling as well.
White walls & ceilings with back windows & trim along with barn doors. Modern Farmhouse build, LoL.
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Pretty content with the build out, and getting plenty of use this spring and summer. Thanks to all for the postings, I'll add some pics in case helpful to those still planning.
Few questions for those more knowledgable:
1) suspension upgrade
Currently stock F150, . Fully loaded I'm right at GVWR, ~7000lbs. Planning on Bilstein 6112 @2" in front and 5160 in back. seem reasonable?
I expect I might be squatting after the 2" lift when loaded, not seeing much regarding add a leaf options for my particular truck, should I be looking at custom leaf or RAS system, reviews on airbags seem mixed.
2) tires - stock 32" tires (275/65/18)
I'd like a bigger tire than stock, I've tried to keep everything as light as possible, should I have the same mindset for tires? I like Falcon wildpeaks but the 285/70/18 (~34") are 69lbs and C rated, not much else I'm keen on in this size range. I could instead get plenty of AT options with 275/70/18 (33"), generally all E rated, mid 50lbs, or make a really big jump to 285/85/18 (35") but that might require some vehicle trimming and I'm worried might tank my gas mileage. Lots of all season highway miles, forest service roads to very rough road hunting and fishing mobile is my goal. Is the ~15lb/tire weight penalty of the Wildpeaks for a C rated tire not worth it and just stick to 33" upgrade now.
Few questions for those more knowledgable:
1) suspension upgrade
Currently stock F150, . Fully loaded I'm right at GVWR, ~7000lbs. Planning on Bilstein 6112 @2" in front and 5160 in back. seem reasonable?
I expect I might be squatting after the 2" lift when loaded, not seeing much regarding add a leaf options for my particular truck, should I be looking at custom leaf or RAS system, reviews on airbags seem mixed.
2) tires - stock 32" tires (275/65/18)
I'd like a bigger tire than stock, I've tried to keep everything as light as possible, should I have the same mindset for tires? I like Falcon wildpeaks but the 285/70/18 (~34") are 69lbs and C rated, not much else I'm keen on in this size range. I could instead get plenty of AT options with 275/70/18 (33"), generally all E rated, mid 50lbs, or make a really big jump to 285/85/18 (35") but that might require some vehicle trimming and I'm worried might tank my gas mileage. Lots of all season highway miles, forest service roads to very rough road hunting and fishing mobile is my goal. Is the ~15lb/tire weight penalty of the Wildpeaks for a C rated tire not worth it and just stick to 33" upgrade now.
modernbeat
Jason McDaniel
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DirtWhiskey
Western Dirt Rat
I just wanted to tune in and tell you how BAD*** your rig is. The perfect medium sized pickup setup. Wouldn't change a thing. 👊👊
The OVRLND flatbed setup with full barn doors, and their willingness to customize it for you, really puts them ahead of the competition.