Build Thread The Lobster, DaneJa's overlanding build

[Slov]

I much prefer sleeping in a swag to in the vehicle if the weather is decent. It's nice to have the option if it's especially cold or rainy, but otherwise I prefer to be just that bit closer to nature. I have screens for the windows so I can open things up a bit when sleeping in the truck but it's still just not the same. It's also a bit annoying to get in and out of the truck for sleeping but that pretty much balances out against the trivial set up of a swag.

I also have more options for camp sites with the swag since I don't need flat parking. The RTT guys must have to be picky about spots around here. It seems like many areas have limited options when you're tied to the vehicle.

Makes sense. I have an RTT, but I don't use it a ton. Keeping COG low is preferable along with payload. I know you're a tall dude, how is the headroom when you're sleeping in there?

 

[Brad@SuperiorCO]

Thanks. For the most part if I'm not working I'm not sleeping at home, I'm out in the mountains.

I got the bolt head protectors for the Agile skid plates but didn't need them for the Owl so I have a bunch of extra.

I'll buy th extra off of you if you are interested, and ever in town....

 

[jwb15]

incredible and creative
thank you for sharing

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Climair Wind Deflectors
I installed these so I can crack the windows when it's raining, particularly when I opt to sleep in the truck. I really like them except for the damnable sticker they put on there. I still need to get at it with a heat gun to try and remove them. The installation was as simple as it gets: stuff them in the window gap at the top and attach the metal retaining clip to the body panel, under the rubber seal, then on the forward-lower edge of the wind deflector.

Hi mate, I managed to get the stickers off cleanly with the sticky stuff remover wipes that the chemist sells to get the residue of plasters off people's skin. That and my thumb nail did the trick, no trace and no scratches.

 

[DaneJa]

Makes sense. I have an RTT, but I don't use it a ton. Keeping COG low is preferable along with payload. I know you're a tall dude, how is the headroom when you're sleeping in there?

The headroom isn't great in either the swag or truck and essentially disallows sitting up, but I'm only in there to sleep so it doesn't bother me other than the fact that getting in and out would be easier with more headroom.

I'll buy th extra off of you if you are interested, and ever in town....

I'll keep it in mind next time I'm heading that way, which I do on occasion.

Hi mate, I managed to get the stickers off cleanly with the sticky stuff remover wipes that the chemist sells to get the residue of plasters off people's skin. That and my thumb nail did the trick, no trace and no scratches.

Good tip, many thanks. Eventually I'll get around to it.