Mitsubishi Fuso Camper Build - Using composite panels

EP 25 A closer look at the composite panels that I’ll be using to construct the habitat box for the back of our 2013 Mitsubishi Fuso FG camper.
These panels were purchased from Jean Francois at NextRV. I have no affiliation other than purchasing these, and receive no compensation - if you are interested here is a link - nextrv.com/en/

[@youmesuzie]

Awesome! cant wait to see the box go up, I fell like thats the most exciting part.

[@BruceandKrista]

Me too! It’s getting closer!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Thanks for sharing the link for their website. Unfortunately I couldn't find any information on the panels. Just their build options on a composite pick-up bed camper. Have been looking for a company here in Florida with no luck.

[@BruceandKrista]

If you contact them and talk to Jean Francois I’m sure he would be happy to get you more info - they are super busy building campers, not much time to work on the website!

[@muprock]

There's a place called Boreas Composite Panels in Pueblo, Colorado.

[@othoapproto9603]

Did you share the most important information about the panels in another video? How much, where did they come from, how long from order to delivery, How much was shipping? I, too, went through the same decision-making process and came to the same conclusions. Are these from Topolo in China?

[@BruceandKrista]

Previous video is where I picked them up, from NextRV just outside Montreal 😎

[@muprock]

Check out a place called Boreas Composite Panels in Pueblo, Colorado.

[@justmyopinion5234]

​@@BruceandKrista But what is the price

[@BruceandKrista]

Today, no idea, when I got them, about $25CAD ($20USD) per square foot.

[@rickgibbsvt]

Just stumbled upon your channel and really enjoyed watching your build as it progresses. If you don’t mind me asking, is NextRV making panels for DIYers or is this a one off? They are right across the border for us and would be an amazing resource. Keep up the great work and videos!

[@BruceandKrista]

NextRV is about to enter production of their truck campers - and has raw materials on site, which I purchased. If you contact them, they may be able to sell you a set as well, depending on their production timing, and when the next shipment is coming in. 👍

[@sasha-t3k]

I'm a little skeptical about 36mm thickness and panels' structural rigidity I am sure we hear good stories but no one who fails will tell you about it

[@BruceandKrista]

I have no concerns over the strength of these panels.

[@gonzogonzalez109]

Should have asked the manufacturer to rebate the edges, would have made life a lot easier.

[@BruceandKrista]

Not quite sure what you mean, but the way I am assembling it, only minor prep work will be needed to assemble.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

These panels are being used by Pellet housing out of Everett Washington and also Toilet tech out of Washington - I wonder who is supplying them? Pellet housing is the goto source contractor for cities providing structures for the homeless! Their business is booming! toilet Tech is the goto contractor for providing outhouses and composting toilets!

[@BruceandKrista]

Possibly Total Composites? They are a pretty big user of these panels and get into some unique builds.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@BruceandKrista thanks!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@BruceandKrista I wonder if Recycled HDPE is ever used for walls, etc.

[@travisfinlayson4137]

just started watching all your videos. just wondering what the plan is for the wiring? id threre any channels for wiring? or will all be surfaced ran? thanks

[@BruceandKrista]

Hi! - thanks for watching! Wiring will be all internal to cabinets - or external on the roof (for solar). The front end dinette will have a floor to ceiling cabinet in the center that we can run wires inside to get from the roof into the interior - and a few other areas have floor to ceiling “routes”. Interior lighting will be LED strip lights.

[@wynjones1305]

Where did you source the panels? Midwest US here

[@BruceandKrista]

Hi - panels came from NextRV just outside Montreal.

[@wolfsburg4x4]

So a 4x8 panel weighs 48 lbs....

[@BruceandKrista]

By the math that makes sense 😎

[@theeskdales1615]

Awesome channel. You mentioned the weight per sq foot which is good to know. What is the price per sq. ft ? Can't wait to see the panels get assembled.

[@BruceandKrista]

Thanks! Cost is about 22/sqft CAD, or about 16/sqft USD at current exchange. When you consider it’s finished inside and out, that’s not bad!

[@MrThewhip333]

Thanks for adding Canadian lol

[@richardludvigh5575]

Hi do you have a video of assembling them? I am still having hard time imaging how to glue/screw/adhere the panels together and then the interior cabinets and other things to the panels itself ?

[@BruceandKrista]

Not yet, but that part of the build is coming very soon!!!

[@gf2e]

Looking forward to that! I saw one person who glued aluminum extrusions to the inside and then attached more extrusions to those to make cabinet frames.

[@BruceandKrista]

I’ll be using t-slot, or 80/20 to build some of the interior, and there will be sections that are bonded to the insides of these panels. 😎.

[@gf2e]

@@BruceandKrista Nice! I love that stuff but haven’t yet used it in the RV, just around the house. Another product I have been playing with is T track slots. I’ve got a strip of that with RAM Mount balls on my dashboard. My favorite extrusion supplier is Misumi. They have a huge range of extrusions. The small simple ones are reasonably priced. The exotic ones are priced for people building out a factory :)

[@BruceandKrista]

@@gf2e I’m really surprised at the cost of some of the basic t-slot style accessories, I’ll check out that supplier - thanks!

[@jmackman]

Loving your videos so far! This is what I am planning to do aswell. How much were the panels? I I’ve in bc

[@BruceandKrista]

Cool! Panels were between $20-25/square foot (I can’t remember exactly) - being that you are in BC I would check with Total Composites, since they are much more local to you.

[@jmackman]

@@BruceandKrista will do, thank you

[@quartamile]

Cool! Thanks for sharing! What is the cost of the panel kit? Bless

[@BruceandKrista]

Panel price will vary by size, and I’m sure with time as well - best bet is to contact Jean Francois and see if he has what you need!

[@tenguronin1597]

What do thenoanels cost?

[@BruceandKrista]

When I bought them, about $20-25 CAD/sqft.

[@charlieroney1008]

Where did you order panels from?

[@BruceandKrista]

Hi - These panels were purchased from Jean Francois at NextRV. I have no affiliation other than purchasing these, and receive no compensation - if you are interested here is a link - nextrv.com/en/

[@atubeviewer4942]

Did you say john francois next rv? Is there a web site, fb page, insta-gram, utube page? How does anyone reach them?

[@BruceandKrista]

Yep, you got it! nextrv.com/en/

[@tylerifmcintyre0r349]

Enjoying your build, just picked up 2012 fg. Positive vibrations.

[@BruceandKrista]

Awesome!

[@AviatorsGarage]

Where did you buy the panels?

[@BruceandKrista]

Thanks for watching - These panels were purchased from Jean Francois at NextRV. I have no affiliation other than purchasing these, and receive no compensation - if you are interested here is a link - nextrv.com/en/

[@AviatorsGarage]

@@BruceandKrista awesome thank you so much!

[@paulbailey5915]

@@AviatorsGarage You can also check out "Total Composites". Advanced RV (they only use the best) use them, as does AEON RV (they are new new box-Transit build company)

[@AviatorsGarage]

@@paulbailey5915 I think that was the company that told me to pound sand and they do not sell direct to consumer anymore. So wa waaa waaaaa.