Camper Shell

[Chavannigans]

@SpaceEVDriver what do you think about this one?

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

@SpaceEVDriver what do you think about this one?

For me that 4” or 6” or whatever that sits above the cab is enough for me to want a different design.

But I’m too much of a technical perfectionist. I saw someone on the another forum who had a similar camper (might have been a lift-up like the OVRLND campers). They put a shroud around the cabover part to help redirect the wind and limit the vacuum created in the various nooks and crannies. They seemed to have made up some of the reduction in efficiency. Apologies, that was with a different vehicle. The guy I was thinking of was getting 2 miles/kWh with an OVRLND on a Lightning.

What I think would work really well for EV pickups would be a camper like the OVRLNDs but that doesn’t have the cabover part. When closed, the top sits below the cab. When you deploy it, it lifts up, and maybe even flips after lifting—I’m sure some mechanical engineer with some time can figure that geometry out. If I didn’t have 1732 projects going already, I’d probably take a look.

OVRLND Pop Top Camper Shells

OVRLND Campers builds the lightest, most spacious and robust campers shells on the market.

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[SpaceEVDriver]

I updated my recent post. The driver with an OVRLND camper was/is getting 2 miles/kWh with their Lightning. That’s not too bad.

 

[Chavannigans]

For me that 4” or 6” or whatever that sits above the cab is enough for me to want a different design.

But I’m too much of a technical perfectionist. I saw someone on the another forum who had a similar camper (might have been a lift-up like the OVRLND campers). They put a shroud around the cabover part to help redirect the wind and limit the vacuum created in the various nooks and crannies. They seemed to have made up some of the reduction in efficiency. Apologies, that was with a different vehicle. The guy I was thinking of was getting 2 miles/kWh with an OVRLND on a Lightning.

What I think would work really well for EV pickups would be a camper like the OVRLNDs but that doesn’t have the cabover part. When closed, the top sits below the cab. When you deploy it, it lifts up, and maybe even flips after lifting—I’m sure some mechanical engineer with some time can figure that geometry out. If I didn’t have 1732 projects going already, I’d probably take a look.

OVRLND Pop Top Camper Shells

OVRLND Campers builds the lightest, most spacious and robust campers shells on the market.

campovrlnd.com

Thank you!

I was more curious about what you thought about how they build them since youre an engineering wizard, but I see what you are getting at with the same roofline and efficiency.

This isnt exactly the overall concept you want, but pretty cool none the less.

AT Overland makes a Habitat that flips over towards the rear. There is still a cabover section but thats also a short bed Taco. If you have a 6.5ft bed you could probably get away with something similar being under the roofline.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Thank you!

I was more curious about what you thought about how they build them since youre an engineering wizard, but I see what you are getting at with the same roofline and efficiency.

This isnt exactly the overall concept you want, but pretty cool none the less.

AT Overland makes a Habitat that flips over towards the rear. There is still a cabover section but thats also a short bed Taco. If you have a 6.5ft bed you could probably get away with something similar being under the roofline.



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Yeah, AT makes a great camper too.

As far as how they build them: I do think the last ten, fifteen years have shown some real brilliant engineering wizards out there with popups, fold outs, etc. I’m seriously impressed even if they don’t work perfectly for me.

 

[Chavannigans]

Adding a few more.

5.5 - Skinny Guy Campers

Destined to be our workhorse model, the Model 5.5 is designed to fit all trucks with a 5’ 6” truck bed.

skinnyguycampers.com

Skinny Guy Model 5.5

Low drag. Low profile. Even Bare Bones Trim comes well equipped. Matches cab height when closed. Loaded with a kitchen, toilet, and built in storage. 50"X82" Sleeping Platform. They have CAD files on their website for each model if you are into that sort of thing.

Starting Price:
Bare Bones Trim starts at $15,500
Kit n Kaboodle Trim starts at $29,500

Home

The Hiatus Camper® is our take on the ultimate adventure rig. Lightweight, streamlined, and rugged enough to handle any terrain.

hiatuscampers.com

Hard sided and insulated pop up. 4-season ready. There are both narrow and wide options (sloped or vertical walls). Very customizable with window and hatch configurations. Full ambulance door option. High level of craftsmanship and made in the USA.



Starting Price: $17,500

 

[dreamweaver]

Adding a few more.

5.5 - Skinny Guy Campers

Destined to be our workhorse model, the Model 5.5 is designed to fit all trucks with a 5’ 6” truck bed.

skinnyguycampers.com

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Skinny Guy Model 5.5

View attachment 8084Low drag. Low profile. Even Bare Bones Trim comes well equipped. Matches cab height when closed. Loaded with a kitchen, toilet, and built in storage. 50"X82" Sleeping Platform. They have CAD files on their website for each model if you are into that sort of thing.

Starting Price:
Bare Bones Trim starts at $15,500
Kit n Kaboodle Trim starts at $29,500

Home

The Hiatus Camper® is our take on the ultimate adventure rig. Lightweight, streamlined, and rugged enough to handle any terrain.

hiatuscampers.com

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Hard sided and insulated pop up. 4-season ready. There are both narrow and wide options (sloped or vertical walls). Very customizable with window and hatch configurations. Full ambulance door option. High level of craftsmanship and made in the USA.



Starting Price: $17,500

Don't really need or want any of these. But, I like the engineering that went into that Skinny Guy Model 5.5 matching the Cab height.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I like the Skinny Guy 5.5. I don’t like the costly options they build in, but everything else is nearly what I’ve been sketching for my own build.