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Like most grand ideas..... Plans changed, and I sold the truck... Between a 30ft+ truck, only 12ft of the box really being usable due to the side doors, and 5 MPG, I reevaluated. I then started realizing the XLWB was horrible offroad, prone to getting high centered, the added weight wasn't...

A couple reasons. 1. They won't freeze. 2. They can't be eaten. 3. They can't be drained and/or stolen, or otherwise tampered with. 4. They can't be punctured. My biggest concern is temp. I don't want 100* water on a hot day, or no water (frozen) on a cold day.... Secondary is...

I've been bouncing back and forth between plastic 55gal water drums, and a custom water tank. I think 100 gallons is the minimum I'd want to carry. Drums are cheap. I plan on using the overhang and building out slightly to fit a queen size bed. That'll leave about 2ft overhang. I have 3...

Mine are in good condition. The front hatch/vent might be a good idea to put one in, it just might work on the side vents too. Thanks for the heads up!

I started on a 3D model of the interior.... Here's the beginning.... When I get more of it done I'll link to the actual CAD file for those wishing to use it.... It's very rough right now...

Here is a view of the ceiling with vents removed and wood removed. You can see cross beams of metal, and beam bolted to the cross member....along with wood that appears to be add'l support for the ducting. You can also see the insulation.

So.. I'm gonna be using some galvanized flashing, 4", to close the gap, along with self tapping/sealing screws designed for flashing/roofs... I'm also gonna get a ton of sealant, and seal the edges of the flashing, so water can't get in.. In perusing the TMs, I found quite a few things that...

Well, I'm homeless now and have been living in it for a little over a month, and continuing the work... There is a multi layered roof.... There is a frame, much like a connex, INSIDE the box, of which everything else is bolted or riveted onto. It's actually quite interesting. The work involved...

So, I have something I need input with. The side doesn't match up with the roofline. The sides are slightly below and away from the roof. as illustrated. Is there another feasible way to seal the gap other than putting an L shaped sheet across the gap? How best to secure? Sealant underneath...

Well, to be honest, I've never used a cutting torch before. So, the guy that was helping me was doing all the torch work. I was keeping an eye on things I had a couple buckets of water in case something decided that it didn't want to go out, but we are walking back and forth removing the screw...

ProTip #1.... If the panel locks won't budge, make sure they're not already UNLOCKED before you shear a 1/2" steel insert.... ProTip #2 Don't bother trying to unscrew all the screws holding in the roof and floor panels, just use a torch. ProTip #3 Don't leave a box of fireworks inside your...

Gut the interior, replace fiberglass insulation with closed cell foam sheets and spray closed cell foam to fill in gaps. replace the interior walls with a thin steel or aluminum. Seal the roof with an elastomeric coating, and seal in the slideouts, removing the roof/ceiling/side panels...

.... and I wanna cry. Basically needs an entirely new interior and new seals. I was gonna get a connex and mount it but chose against that due to insulation costs... Now it's looking like a cheaper option. The wall is bowed in some places (water swelling wood) and rotten in others. That...