@@realsystemrobot Have you thought about getting a welder? Aluminium is a steep learning curve, but you can get to a reasonable DIY level after about a week or two of practice. I just got a small 180A AC tig machine with HF start, being able to weld aluminium opened up some great options for fabrication for me. In any case, I'm really enjoying your build series and you have some good ideas in this camper. Well done.
@@SethjxlI have a MIG welder and use it for steel fabrication when it's needed. For the camper I specifically designed this type of construction. I think welding aluminum for this project is not needed, rivets are stronger for this application. And I don't use the full frame. Also, I think heating/welding aluminum makes metal weak. Even if you have all the additional equipment for pre-heating/post-heating, even if you practice a lot, then you still end up with some weak points somewhere. Of course, professional welders can argue and provide a great level of experience but this is not my case.
Looks great. For the amount of riveting you do, I would highly recommend the DeWalt Rivet Tool. Works really well
it's a must for the next project, thanks
@@realsystemrobot Have you thought about getting a welder? Aluminium is a steep learning curve, but you can get to a reasonable DIY level after about a week or two of practice. I just got a small 180A AC tig machine with HF start, being able to weld aluminium opened up some great options for fabrication for me.
In any case, I'm really enjoying your build series and you have some good ideas in this camper. Well done.
@@SethjxlI have a MIG welder and use it for steel fabrication when it's needed. For the camper I specifically designed this type of construction. I think welding aluminum for this project is not needed, rivets are stronger for this application. And I don't use the full frame. Also, I think heating/welding aluminum makes metal weak. Even if you have all the additional equipment for pre-heating/post-heating, even if you practice a lot, then you still end up with some weak points somewhere. Of course, professional welders can argue and provide a great level of experience but this is not my case.
Nice truck btw
Me and brother behind you though it was a military type truck