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Hi, Ken. If you do end up locating the spare tire on the rear, I see the maker of the Gen IV trailer utilizes a "Plane Jane" swing away carrier, mounter to the frame/bumper combo. From the pic you posted above, looks to me that you have the ability to fabricate one.

Yesterday: Installed the new camper-top to truck-bed seal. Picked up pink form boards and adhesive.

My son and neighbor walked over this evening and placed the camper top onto the truck bed for me. My son's new 4-Runner can be seen through the open camper side doors. I'm waiting on a different seal for between the camper top and truck bed. The one I have is too hard and doesn't make a...

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Hi, Drew. Welcome to OB. What type of rig do you have? Wish I could help, but my rig is in the building stage, and I haven't gotten out yet. Most likely have to travel out of state for a good 3-4 day trip. My son and I are in the early stage of planning a 2025 Big Bend trip (April/May). There...

@MacnCheese Welcome to OB and the Southeast Division.

Hi, MUD. Welcome to OB.

Nice!! Happy Camping, Mick.

Today, I had no plans, so I fabrication and installed the front window frame. Once that was done, I installed the Plexiglas. I will pick up the sealant tomorrow. Once the window is sealed, I'll get my son and his neighbor to install it onto the truck bed, then I'll prepare the rear door for a...

Being my Dr. put me on light-duty, I said to myself, "Aluminum was light!" Yesterday, I modified the 1" aluminum framework on the inside of the camper top to accept 1/4" Plexiglas (18" x 48"). I then marked and cut out the opening for the window. I may try to fabricate and install the outer...

2010 GMC build thread here.

Been down with my back since I last posted. Early this morning, my son walked over and placed the camper top on sawhorses. He's a big boy. After lunch, he removed the inner side cabinets for me. Once I get the camper installed onto my truck and figure out where I want things. I'll then...

A few months back, I installed a GMRS Wouxun KG-100 +. I placed the head unit on the console using 3M double stick tape. The base unit is installed in the under-seat compartment under the back seat. The accessory pod is also install using 3M double stick tape onto the lower left dash. The...

Welcome to OB from southeast Louisiana.

Yesterday, I purchased a lightly used, 1-year old A.R.E. aluminum commercial camper top (bed cap). I haven't seen it in person as I'm down with a bad case of Sciatica. My SIL took a ride to inspect it for me. He is going back today to pay for it and bring it home. My truck has a 5'8" bed and I...

On the upper flat of the bumper, I installed a cut-off switch for the winch power supply and a winch control extension receptacle. Yesterday, I installed a second battery to be used for auxiliary power, and also installed the auxiliary power panel (fuses and replays). This will power and...

Last week, I began fabricating a brush guard to fit the bumper. I started with the two center uprights, using 1/4" flat bar stock. Fitting the uprights for the ideal location. Looks to be the best location for the uprights. In the image below, new tow mounts and shackles can be seen. I...

Back in the summer of 2022, I replaced my 2018 Nissan Frontier with a 2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab SLT 1500 Z28 4x4. The first thing I did was to replace the factory chrome running boards with solid black boards. I also swapped the 6 spoke 2010 factory chrome wheels and Cooper tires for 10 spoke...

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