CampTeq 80 Series popup camper (2 Viewers)

[LandCruiserPhil]

how was your new bed? any warmer than the previous?

Great, No challenge at mid 30's temp

 

[Motleyone]

Was that fallen tree by the asbestos mines?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Was that fallen tree by the asbestos mines?

Yes
Sounds like someone else has been there

 

[Motleyone]

Yep one of my favorite get aways to spend the night.

 

[murf]

This rare picture of the earliest version was just a little heavier

 

[murf]

unobtainium now available

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/campteq-pop-top.835217/

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Flip up side windows installed on drivers side with a light sensitive, motion detection, switched light.

My future plans for the window opening it to build and install a 6" deep removable shelving unit for camping and travel supplies I most frequent.

 

[murf]

i think guys with tire carriers on the back bumper might want quicker day to day access for small and medium items

 

[fengler]

I got a blood blister trying to open my swing-out tire carrier because mud had accumulated underneath the slider pad.

 

[Saddletramp]

Is that Phil's HAM antennae holding up the side panel? Talk about a multi tool.

Seriously, what is the rod (looks like part of a graphite fishing rod)you are using and where do you store it? Do you have one for each side?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Is that Phil's HAM antennae holding up the side panel? Talk about a multi tool.

Seriously, what is the rod you are using and where do you store it?

inside the window opening

 

[fengler]

It's actually his twirling baton

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

It's actually his twirling baton

You promised it I showed it you wont say anything Now I going to use it on you again

 

[fengler]

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Went to a shorter gas strut and relocated it on the entrance side gaining a little larger doorway. With the new struts just unlatch the top and up it goes.

 

[murf]

Looking at this before picture, it looks like you moved the top mount about 6 inches or so forward? Better access space for sure. You left the other side the original length?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Looking at this before picture, it looks like you moved the top mount about 6 inches or so forward? Better access space for sure. You left the other side the original length?

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Good eye
Went to a 36" strut on the entrance side, moving the top mount ~10".
Other side remains 44" with a new 36" strut as back up.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Latest CampTeq upgrades
Gobi rear hatch ladder and back up LED <more info link

Gobi Ladder for quick access to get on top of the CampTeq

Rear back up 18W LED wired to existing backup circuit. Prior I did not a good visibility out the passengers mirror with window tint even using aftermarket 7W backup bulbs. Now visibility is great! I wish I would have done it long ago.

In backup mode you can see how much brighter the new LED is over the aftermarket replacement LED in the factory location. Its like having a headlight at the rear.

 

[fengler]

Nice, I just ordered a second rear light mount and light, also using 18watters. I have to be not lazy and still wire it up.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Final touch to the ladder install