Another 1088 Overland Build

[mauinate]

Not much for typing or still photos, but here is some video of my project. I try and update about once a week, or when there is significant progress.
I'd love any questions or ideas!

Also I'd appreciate anyone that can spare a subscription, I'm so close to my goal of 1,000!

Thank you!

 

[ramdough]

Not much for typing or still photos, but here is some video of my project. I try and update about once a week, or when there is significant progress.
I'd love any questions or ideas!

Also I'd appreciate anyone that can spare a subscription, I'm so close to my goal of 1,000!

Thank you!

Already subscribed! Good luck.


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[ckouba]

14'6" is huge!! I'm just over 12' right now with an unloaded/unfinished habitat, might sag an inch or two once finished and with supplies on board, but will also add another 1.5" with PV's on the roof. AC will likely be courtesy of mini-split, haven't really committed to it yet though. Interior height is 6'6" and I am 6'3" for comparison. Even at that size, it's at least as spacious as the truck camper we had.

Everything is a compromise. If you need the room for your sleeping area, consider a multi-level roof with that section 12" taller than the rest and mount your AC on the lower section. You won't need all the head room through the whole habitat.

 

[chucky]

13 foot 6 in is as tall legally as you can be on a state or federal hwy without a oversise permit every time you moved the vehicle and that still will make it so top heavy it would be like sitting on pins and needles to drive it off road .

 

[ramdough]

13 foot 6 in is as tall legally as you can be on a state or federal hwy without a oversise permit every time you moved the vehicle and that still will make it so top heavy it would be like sitting on pins and needles to drive it off road .

Nate,

I would do what you could to get at or under 13’ 6”…… you are limiting your options for road trips by going so big. Just my suggestion.


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[chucky]

Carrier Dometic both make good low profile roofmount A/C - HEATER you could put on the cab and push through the front wall of your box and my truck is 12 foot 3 to the top of solar panels and im sure i would be more stable at 11 ft 3

 

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[TJ4man]

Not much for typing or still photos, but here is some video of my project. I try and update about once a week, or when there is significant progress.
I'd love any questions or ideas!

Also I'd appreciate anyone that can spare a subscription, I'm so close to my goal of 1,000!

Thank you!

YES to all comments on 13'6" limit. I believe interstate bridges are required to be above this height, so to prevent any conflicts in routing I would definitely do whatever possible to stay below that!

 

[ckouba]

Nate,

This is the front view of mine with the top of the hab being 12' 1" off the ground:

It's fairly large, I can't imagine another 2' of height.

 

[mauinate]

Thanks for the info guys! Currently chopping off some inches of the walls to shorten the height

 

[mauinate]

Been a while, but added a new toy to the FMTV recently

 

[mauinate]

Not quite ready, but had to go off roading anyway:

 

[Gabe.ruesswick]

Nate,

This is the front view of mine with the top of the hab being 12' 1" off the ground:

It's fairly large, I can't imagine another 2' of height.

ckouba, what's your indoor floor to ceiling height?

 

[ckouba]

I'd have to check the math but I am 6' 3" and have plenty of headroom with a 3.5" thick ceiling.

I am out of town for a while but can check upon return.

 

[Gabe.ruesswick]

I'd have to check the math but I am 6' 3" and have plenty of headroom with a 3.5" thick ceiling.

I am out of town for a while but can check upon return.

thanks, I'm just trying to picture what id like my rig to look like. I'm 6' and am thinking only having 75"-76" floor to ceiling. would rather keep it low profile.

 

[ckouba]

If you're 6' with 75-76" true interior height, you'll be fine! Just be sure you account for all your floor components' thicknesses and ceiling insulation, roof structure thickness, etc... I only have 2-3" clearance with shoes on once all that is rolled up, but it's definitely sufficient.