Trimming a stock bumper

Learn how to trim a stock truck bumper to fit on a new truck bed. This easy DIY truck mod can be done in an afternoon!
That spirit of independence that propelled us into the nomadic life also inspires us to tackle challenges ourselves. We are not only hikers, photographers, and writers but also riveters, electricians, and mechanics. We have been progressively rebuilding and improving our home on wheels and our truck for outdoor living and exploration.
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Learn how to trim a stock truck bumper to fit on a new truck bed. This easy DIY truck mod can be done in an afternoon!
Protect your truck camper hardware against corrosion with these tips by RV experts at roamlab.com. Learn why rust happens, how to clean it, and what keeps it from coming back!
After removing the factory rear truck windshield, we move on to step two in our DIY passthrough mod project with this Breezer window install
Cut through urethane with a windshield removal tool and cutting wire to release auto glass in one piece with this DIY rear window removal tutorial.
We cover rough terrain and for that, our truck camper is outfitted with all terrain tires. Here's why.
You may have heard that we just installed a custom truck bed on our 2015 Ram 3500. It's a beaut! With it, we have greatly increased our storage potential while traveling with our 1970 Avion C11 truck camper. But it has also dramatically changes how we travel with our truck camper. You see, we have a completely new tie-down system for our camper.
Overland rigs are never “done.” There is always some new upgrade in the hopper. And while we have mostly been focusing on renovating our 1970 Avion C11 truck camper, that’s not to say we’ve been ignoring our truck. Along with…
It's been designed and fabricated. Now it's time to install our Bowen Customs truck bed with modular storage boxes and remount our Avion truck camper.
How much does your RV weigh? We check at the truck stop CAT Scales and track the change as we renovate our vintage 1970 Avion C11 truck camper.
We are getting bigger tires, but the spare won't fit in the factory mount. Should we install new storage, mod our current holder, or get creative?