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The Camper, Trailer or Adventure Vehicle Thread

Feb. 7, 2017, 9:01 p.m.
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By the way my own (temporary) set-up for my Touran. It needs some refinement but works alright.

Basically two plywood boards which are attached to each other at the end of the day, both front seats have to be pushed forward as far as possible.

Leaves a space of 2 mtrs. Camping chairs, table and food in a box go below. Behind the seats I store the luggage and water.

Definitely cheaper than the set-up I could buy for this car.

Mic, out of curiosity. What did you do to secure the bikes at night?

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Feb. 8, 2017, 8:46 a.m.
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Mic, out of curiosity. What did you do to secure the bikes at night?

I always lock mine to the vehicle or a tree.

Feb. 8, 2017, 8:53 a.m.
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Mic, out of curiosity. What did you do to secure the bikes at night?

I have a Thule hitch rack with a lock which is pretty nice since I can "fold" it away from the rear so I can open the tailgate without having to remove it.

"You don't learn from experience. You learn from reflecting on the experience."
- Kristen Ulmer

March 20, 2017, 1:51 p.m.
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For those talking about showers. Spotted this at MEC on the wekend.

https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5028-597/Hot-Tap-Shower

March 25, 2017, 8:53 a.m.
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Picked up a 1989 17' Bigfoot the other weekend, I'm very excited. What with having an 8 month old I was able to convince/trick the wife.


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April 17, 2017, 9:13 p.m.
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Spotted this on Outside....

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1417671865/the-camperbox-travel-and-sleep-in-your-car


 Last edited by: Endurimil on April 17, 2017, 9:14 p.m., edited 1 time in total.
April 18, 2017, 7:36 a.m.
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Nice! I'm looking for a big foot how much?

April 21, 2017, 9:01 p.m.
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Got it out of Chilliwack for $8500

June 6, 2017, 7:53 a.m.
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I made the move from a capped Tacoma to a capped Chevy 1500.  No adventures yet, but immediate impressions are the extra space is amazing and my average fuel economy on a 6.2L Crew Cab is 25%-33% better than my 4.0L Accesscab Tacoma.

Sept. 7, 2023, 3:28 p.m.
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Reviving this thread with a full frontal post new grill, bumper and skid plate install. The build is starting to take shape. Lift kit is the obvious next step but thats gonna have to wait until next year. 

Sept. 11, 2023, 5:39 p.m.
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Posted by: Fast-Orange

Reviving this thread with a full frontal post new grill, bumper and skid plate install. The build is starting to take shape. Lift kit is the obvious next step but thats gonna have to wait until next year. 

Needs the giant light bar and roof rack,

Sept. 11, 2023, 6:22 p.m.
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Saw a thing…

Teach your kids the joys of off-roading and they’ll never have money for drugs.  

True, how true. 😁

Sept. 11, 2023, 7:46 p.m.
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Posted by: heckler

Saw a thing…

Teach your kids the joys of off-roading and they’ll never have money for drugs.

True, how true. 😁

I still do drugs though.

I'm just the kind of addict that can put off the fix long enough to work 60 hour weeks....


 Last edited by: Fast-Orange on Sept. 11, 2023, 7:56 p.m., edited 1 time in total.
Sept. 11, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
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Back on topic I've been seeing some ads for some bare shell one piece carbon fiber slide in camper attachments for pickup trucks.

Basically you buy the shell then it's up to you how you want to build the interior. I think they're around 4 grand give or take depending on bed size.

I would love that as an ongoing project. Start off with nothing but some plywood and some insulation and a window but over time going all the way to fancy wood paneling, plumbing, solar power...etc..


 Last edited by: Fast-Orange on Sept. 11, 2023, 7:57 p.m., edited 1 time in total.
Oct. 28, 2023, 5:15 p.m.
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Bump for a bit of more happy shit.

From August this year camping out while working for a mtb race series. 

Post ride chill in Canada's only Urban National Park. Same weekend

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