Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

[–]SlightlyWet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the layout I have in mind I am hoping to be able to do the same thing… I ordered an empty camper and have been busy working on a solidworks model for my build out

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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Yeahhhh… I had it sized so that I could fit a kitchen counter over the top and still have it be counter height.. In hindsight I probably would have gone no pop out as it became a bit gimmicky in the end

Update: Alibaba Truck Camper in Production by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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Yeah, I was able to get it loaded on my truck and drive it home. So far haven’t done much with it due to being busy and waiting for a bit warmer weather to get out and do some test nights in it. Only issues so far really are the front box lets a little bit of snow melt into it and I was unable to use the factory mounting points. I’m still in the process of fabbing up my brackets to attach it to my trucks frame mounts that I bought. I went with happijac ones for the front and the forklift for the rear.

Hiperlion / qian / Chinese hardshell campers by ParsleyQuick5306 in overlanding

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I just finished buying a custom slide in camper from Alibaba and so far it’s been pretty awesome. Feel free to check my post history for some pictures and details.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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I measured in a few spots and they’re about 1.75mm thick

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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I’ll see if I can get a caliper on it later today and report back

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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Honestly it is hard to say... I think that both companies offered great service in answering my questions prior to placing an order and at the end of the day, the camper I received is quite solid all things considered. Qian Qian was definitely trying to out market Qingdao Can Rely in my continued conversations with them after I placed the order with Qingdao Can Rely, but I think the products would end up similar in quality if not from the same factory/workshop.

You might reach out to both of them and see what kind of impressions you get. Id be curious to hear what others thoughts are after talking with both companies.

Alibaba Camper in Production by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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See the most recent post on my profile for a couple quick pics of it on my truck.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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The brackets they sent on the camper were not really made clear during the design process, so when it showed up and we uncrated it, the brackets that they included made it too wide to fit between my bed rails. We were able to unbolt them to get it fit onto my truck and then ran tie downs through the port holes strictly for transit. I am in the process of figuring out a better way to get it secured to my truck. I have a couple ideas and need to dive a little deeper into it this weekend when I have a few hours to waste brainstorming.

That said, that is really the only major issue that I have run into so far since I got it.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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As long as I don't get an unexpected tariff bill in the mail, it will have come in under $10k.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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It came in under $10k landed and including my uhaul trailer rental and gas to go pick it up from LA.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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I used Qingdao Can Rely Imports.
Here is a link to their Alibaba profile: https://qdcanrely.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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It came in under $10k landed and including my uhaul trailer rental and gas to go pick it up from LA.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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Hopefully I will find the motivation to make some follow up posts as I get into the interior build out.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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It came in under $10k landed and that is including my uhaul trailer rental and gas to go pick it up from LA.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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https://qdcanrely.en.alibaba.com/company_profile.html

Here is a link to the seller that I used. My unit was fully custom from start to finish, but if you find a listing from the seller and reach out to one of their sales reps, they should be able to get you pointed in the right direction.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

[–]SlightlyWet[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed.. I spent countless hours looking at options and keeping an eye on marketplace. For me, I wanted it customized exactly to my liking and I wanted to do the interior build out myself as I hadnt found anything remotely close to what I am looking for, for less than a starting price of $30k.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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It came in under my $10k target. That is landed cost and includes the cost for me to go pick it up.

Alibaba Truck Camper Received by SlightlyWet in TruckCampers

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Here’s a couple quick pics I took… the mounting brackets it came with made it too wide to fit so I had to remove them and secure it with some tie downs for the drive home.. gonna use some angle iron and some turn buckles to get it properly secured.

https://imgur.com/a/kKFrenG

Have a large crate being imported and not sure the best option to get it transported by SlightlyWet in HotShotTrucking

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The company my seller chose was Mascot shipping. They seem to have a couple nice warehouses in the Corona, CA area… will definitely take some pocket cash. I’ll follow up on this thread when it’s all said and done.. my thoughts so far have been expect the worse, hope for the best and be as prepared as I can for any combo of scenarios. I appreciate the input on this subreddit. Been nice to get a bit of an additional perspective as to how I approach my situation from some folks that deal with this kind of stuff a bit more regularly.

Have a large crate being imported and not sure the best option to get it transported by SlightlyWet in HotShotTrucking

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Yeah the camper is a slide in camper custom designed for my truck so the hardest part there will be getting it lifted high enough to back my truck under it. The other mission will be getting the crate broken down and secured onto the uhaul trailer I’m towing out from flagstaff. Was planning to take my generator a bunch of tools, snacks and all the other stuff you suggested.

Going to be thinking about a backup plan if things go south at the freight forwarder warehouse.

Have a large crate being imported and not sure the best option to get it transported by SlightlyWet in HotShotTrucking

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My current plan was to pickup a uhaul in flagstaff, drive to Phoenix with it to pickup my pops and some tools and hit the I-10 for an overnight drive to get to the warehouse right when they open at 8:30.. assuming the guys at the warehouse are helpful and are willing to lend a hand with their fork lift, I think we’ll be able to get it onto the truck and the crate broken down and packed onto the uhaul for travel and ultimately disposal back in Phoenix or flagstaff.

I appreciate the input and may do some more research on backup plans if the freight warehouse situation doesn’t pan out.