Grand Adventure

We are buying a new truck to replace my 10-year old SUV. The SUV still runs great, but we’d like to start making payments on a new vehicle when we still have the buying power of my military pay.

I made a kit for my old pickup (circa 1988) that really helped us travel with gear and sleep in the back. With the F-150 I will have even more room to lay down, plus store gear. I started off with a drawing of what I wanted to accomplish, which is an important step for me before making any cuts. It also is very relaxing for some reason.

Pretty much a basic design, but the key is modularity. Shelley will have to put the kit into the back of the truck as it won’t be available until after I leave back to Texas. As with all my projects, McKinley (aka Shop Dog) loves to hang out and chill while I do the work.

The final frame suggests the kit will be very functional. This week Shelley and I will add carpet padding and an indoor/outdoor carpet to the plywood tops. It will be functional, and fairly comfortable to sleep on if we need to (or don’t feel like camping in a tent).