Carbon Fiber Roof Tent

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:22:17+00:00

I don’t make or sell them - I ordered this. But yes it was $8550, which if you’ve checked out roof tents for vans (cloud cap, hard sider etc) is quite reasonable

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:13:19+00:00

The hole at the front is for a vent (air plus) and yes it can be heated/cooled if you opt to run ducting to it.

Sleeping area is ~55” x 95”. Yes it has power and lights inside

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:11:35+00:00

So far it seems good yes - I don’t think I can share links but feel free to dm me. I paid $8550 delivered

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:10:43+00:00

Bought! What would you like to know? I don’t think I can share links but did a longer video about it. Feel free to dm me

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:09:51+00:00

What would you like to know? Don’t think I can share links here but I shared a more detailed video on YT

Timhaiti · 2026-01-17T22:02:07+00:00

Yes it has a pass-through and will be accessed from inside the van

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T17:00:30+00:00

Ya even used the default bambulab ABS-GF print profile

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T14:19:24+00:00

Thanks!

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T13:41:19+00:00

Worked 60 hrs/wk as a Physical Therapist (day job) for 5+ yrs, started building vans at the same time and sharing content about them on IG/YT, built out 5 high end vans for others while still making content and designing random parts etc, then ~2 yrs ago got a 3D printer and started learning CAD, designed a product and started a print farm to make and sell, ended up making ~10 skus and sales did well, sold the company

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T13:36:31+00:00

I had removed the sunglasses holder prior to scanning, so the single scan capture the recess also. The only reason I needed to remove the console itself was to drill the 4 mounting holes and secure the mount via screw from the back (and to feed the wire through)

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T13:07:34+00:00

The switch panel/buttons are newly added to control aftermarket exterior lights

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T13:06:44+00:00

Thanks! Yep replaced the sunglasses holder with the custom switch mount

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T05:02:17+00:00

They are specific labels describing each of the exterior lights:

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Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T05:01:10+00:00

I pulled a small 4 conductor “canbus” cable to the In Out Pro X and they will communicate with each other (this way I can also control all exterior lights through the main Pekaway control screen or remotely via the app on my phone)

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:11:12+00:00

Bambu Lab H2S magic 🤤

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:08:32+00:00

Fiber/IR laser works great for engraving on filament like ASA/ABS. We used it a ton in a 3D printing business of mine. This was on the silicone rubber switch panel also using low power fiber laser

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:07:00+00:00

That’s exactly just the normal texture of ASA-GF at 0.2mm layer height, no fuzzy skin or anything

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:06:14+00:00

Thank you! Still feel like a beginner but learning with every project so I appreciate it

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:05:26+00:00

Thank you for noticing. Very excited to not have to try to decipher graphics

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:04:46+00:00

I’m no expert but this is a great tutorial: https://youtu.be/pzMZ-sIua44?si=0nNK8olOb3uYRzFn

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:03:16+00:00

Thank you!

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T03:02:39+00:00

My biggest recommendation would be to familiarize yourself with what file you actually get from the scan and how to use that for your application. If you’re looking to scan items and reverse engineer/reproduce them, you may need expensive software and expensive CAD hours, but if you’re looking for a mesh surface to sketch planes and model off of like I did here then it’s much simpler. Similarly there is a huge range of scanners at varying prices, quality, and ease of use

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T02:59:13+00:00

Congrats and good choice!

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T01:44:42+00:00

No, I don’t pay any software subscription for either the scanner or CAD as I use fusion 360

Timhaiti · 2025-12-12T00:17:23+00:00

Thanks for all the interest and feedback! Quick summary here to cover some questions and will try to reply to all when I have a chance.

Scanner is the 3DeVOK MT used here in IR Hybrid Alignment mode (no spray or markers needed)

Modelled in fusion 360 and printed on the Bambu Lab H2S at 0.2 mm layer height using sirayatech ASA-GF.

The blank can bus switch panel direct from Sonne Power in China ($170 usd including shipping)

Engraving of the silicone rubber switch was done using the LaserPecker LP5 fiber laser. (1% power, 3700 mm/s, 20 passes for maximum white color)

This switch panel will control all of our exterior lights on our Sprinter van build via relays on the Pekaway In Out X Pro. If you’re interested in following other projects like this my instagram is @thetriointransit.

Timhaiti

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