Truck Bed

A flatbed truck with a payload capacity of 1,800 pounds or more is essential for installing the Optimized Overlanding camper. The demo model shell weighs 750 pounds when dry, without any interior or standard accessories, and reaches 1,750 pounds when fully loaded. The camper's base dimensions are roughly 83 x 75 inches. It includes a 200-watt solar capacity supported by a 2,000-watt inverter/charger, featuring two 110-volt outlets and a 30-amp shore power connection, although a battery is not provided. The solar charger is designed to work seamlessly with lithium batteries, improving energy storage. You can choose your battery type, from lead-acid to lithium options. Although more expensive, lithium batteries have a longer lifespan, are lightweight, charge quickly, and can be fully discharged. The manufacturer recommends the Battle Born 100 amp-hour 12-volt LiFePO4 heated deep cycle battery, which comes with a 10-year warranty and an estimated lifespan of 3,000 to 5,000 cycles.

Ask about the flatbed for "campers".

1979 Jeep J10

LS3 engine, Atlas transfer case, D44 axles with e-lockers, custom springs, ARB air compressor with pressure tank, 38 gal fuel tank, Zeon 12 winch.

Jeep J10

1979 Jeep J10

Flatbed

82 7/8" (L) x 73 1/4"(W)
The side straps added later increase the width another 4". The ideal length is about 80"(L)x77"(W).

Tie down bracket & hook

Included with camper.

Customized bracket and bolt.

There are multiple ways to attach the campers to the bed.

Customized bracket and bolt.

There are multiple ways to attach the camper to the bed.

Sideview

Alternative tie down

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Bolted to bed

The advantage is a sleeker look and won't get caught on anything. However, bolting to the bed is more time consuming getting on and off.

Final dimensions

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(L) Base length 83"

The flatbed can be longer than the base. If the flatbed is shorter, then the camper will have to be bolted down to the bed.

(W) Base width 75 3/16”

The space between the jack stands is 85 1/2". If using the provided brackets and clamps, the bed width is recommended to be 75" - 80".

Total height 58 1/2"

Measurement is from the bottom of the camper foundation to the top of the rack with the top down. In other words from the floor of the bed to the top. This is the distance needed to determine if it will fit in the garage.
With the top up, the measurement is 80": a 6'3" person can stand upright.

(H) Base height 39"

The headache or cab rack should be less than 37" to account for frame flex. This is the distance from the bottom of the base to top of the base.

82 7/8" (L)

Flatbed length can be shorter or longer as the camper base doesn't need direct support. The main consideration is if using the brackets and hooks, whether they can be attached to the bed. If bolting the camper down, this is not an issue. If there is a 3" overhang, the included ladder can be used, otherwise a step can be added to the bumper.

73 1/4" (W)
The straps add about 3" to the width.