Truck Camper 7.0 Build, Part 2: Completion of the Substructure aka The Tub 

@ENDGAME thanks for helping me formulate the plan for my solid sided pop up camper. I binge watched all of you camper builds and enjoyed watching your personal growth, both technically and artistically. I've begun my SketchUp plans with the highest confidence that my finished product will be both functional and nice looking, thanks to you.

Wow. You have gotten so good at this. The way you are pushing boundaries and making every move with a pre planned intention shows how much your builds have changed. I'll say it again, these hasve been the best build vidos to date. Can't wait to see more from you and eventually build my 2.0!!!

very nice work once again. another functional work of art well under way.

Moving quick on this one and it's coming along great. You've really dialed in your techniques and I can tell enjoy the process 👍

Love watching the builds go up Dave. This camper is really close to my own design in terms of using laminated softwoods and 1/2” - 1/4” ply and beveled joints. Out of curiosity, what species of plywood are you using? The only thing I can find is birch and it’s running me over $100/sheet for the last two years.

Having built a tiny house rv on a 16 ft car trailer myself, makes me really appreciate your attention to detail. So much extra time and thought goes into the angles so it doesn't look like it was built by a house framer, but a wood craftsman. Enjoy watching your builds.👍

Thankyou dave...another great video

The WWII fighter bomber Mosquito was built like this - very strong plywood layups, fuselage and wings. High strength-to-weight ratio. Your cedar idea is not wasted on me, I have wrapped my house in cedar fencing and boardwalks - all 5/8" fence pickets even the boardwalks. It is a beautiful species of wood. Looking forward to cedar in 7.0 !

Where do you source your cedar fence material? Expensive where I'm at.

Hi, I am very impressed with your current and past projects. You are inspirational. Especially interesting is your devotion to weight reduction. I have a couple specific questions before I get into their context. 1. - Question: What is the legal limit on the width? I noticed that your previous Camper flares wider behind tha cab. I assume there is a federal width limit for interstate travel. I also know that as width increases the wing mirrors need to go out further. 2. - What is the legal limit of overhang behind the bed? I suspect after a certain number we need at add tail/signal lights on back of camper. I have been interested in composit construction to reduce weight. Perhaps wrap carbon fiber around foam or balsa. This is very strong and is how many personal aiurcraft are made. As much as I enjoy woodworking, I want to minimise wood, especially plywood. Composite/foam would also have a very high r-value, be beautiful and very light. Context: I have reserved a 2024 Silverado EV, range 400 miles. (Batter 200kwh) Cosiderations: I could live off grid for weeks on one battery charge. Back cab window is removable, back panel folds down over back seat. So vehicle HVAC is all I would need. Maybe a fan to circulate cab air into camper area. But payload is only 1200 lbs. Take away weight of two adults weight and I am left with 800 lbs. Weight reduction options: 1. No portable battery or solar system needed for off-grid. 2. Back cab window removed (30lbs.). 3. No heater or AC needed in camper. 4. No propane needed if I use my induction cooker, microwave, etc. (37 lbs.) 5. No tailgate needed with the right design. (~75 lbs.) 6. No solar needed. Fun project: See how cheaply I can drive all the way around the US. I would really appreciate your input. Tom - Driftless Heights Channel

Am I just missing it, or does part 1 not exist?

Excellent Bill outstanding

Exciting times, Dave. Love the specifics in this video. You are so talented.

What happened to Part 1? It isn't listed in your Videos. Loving the build!

Great job Dave 👍👏

Hi Dave, what your thoughts on using the composite panels on the uprights / verticals coming up from the base / floor instead of the 1/2 ply, would it be strong enough?

Incredibly helpful info. I'm about at the same point in terms of progress on my camper. We just happened to choose the same 22.5 degree flairs for the wings! The videos are much appreciated. Will stay tuned

As a fellow bald guy loving the blood across the side of your head. Been there many times. Great job hoping to start my first build in July.

What’s your opinion on making a pop up version?

Can't wait to see the shape this one takes. It's really neat seeing the evolution of your process to make these. Have you ever considered using more curves, like having a domed roof?