Project Msfitoy V3.0

[Friday yet?]

now within 190 days of retiring

Sigh….
And I was excited because I recently broke into the “less than 3 years” mark. ? So over, just OVER corporate America. ??

awesome for you Misfitoy!!!!!! 190 will go quickly.

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[IdahoRanger]

Being a short timer is good Sid! I have no design skills to help you with.

 

[RedlandRanger]

Sigh….
And I was excited because I recently broke into the “less than 3 years” mark. ? So over, just OVER corporate America. ??

awesome for you Misfitoy!!!!!! 190 will go quickly.

Congrats Sid!

As someone who recently completed "the countdown", it will go WAY faster than you think. Even "less than 3 years" will go faster than you think. And yes, I was completely over corporate America too - otherwise I would probably have kept working.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Driving through Virginia is killin my MPG...anything else you notice?

You couldn't do that odometer mileage again if you tried

 

[Fawnbuster]

Getting off work to start a 3 day weekend and someone made it even better...?

That's awesome! Glad it's not a parking ticket!

 

[Fawnbuster]

Holy S___ Batman. Them is some handle bars.

Not sure how you can steer that sucker.

Those aren't ape hangers, those are bigfoot hangers!

 

[Fawnbuster]

Well folks…after 40 years, I am now within 190 days of retiring from my day job as an Automotive Designer...and I'll have the time to get back outdoors...

I've shown my Moon Boot projects a few pages back in 2023 and you folks here made me aware that Radica has a similar product already out on the market, the Moon Lander...coincidentally similarly named...

Recently, I've thought long and hard about the pros and cons of either buying the Radica or continue to design/build my version...they've also recently introduced a larger version named MLX...I've reconstructed both of their models based on the incomplete dimensions I was able to obtain...in the end, I've decided to continue my personal project based on these key reasons:

1-Price! ML speced out to my needs comes out to around $12k and the MLX at around $14k plus shipping and taxes…I estimate I can easily build mine for under $5k and pay for material as I go.

2-Dimensions! Radica products would exile Msfitoy out of the garage permanently due to my 7’ garage restriction (as well as any parking garage, drive through or car washes). My Moon Boot is specifically sized to OAH (on truck) to be at 81” leaving 2” to spare for load variance...and no, nothing else out there such as GFC or like will fit under a standard garage...

3-Aerodynamics! My current best MPG is around 17-18…ML would put a big dent to that, and the MLX would just about destroy it…I’m optimistic that Moon Boots’s low profile and optimized wedge shapes might break even or improve my MPG slightly.

4-Amenities! Both Radica’s cap are just that, caps…leaving all other cracks and hole of the bed to allow dust/water intrusion if not separately addressed with seals…Moon Boot will be a traditional “drop in” so it will be fully contained with enough internal space for 2 x Eco Flow Delta 2, storage, fridge, seating, diesel heater, Porta Poti and just about everything needed for a solo camper…fan and AC will be mounted through rear wall…200w solar on roof.

It'll be cozy but not cramped…

Moon Boot V3

Radica Moon Lander 5'

Radica Moon Lander X 5'

For sale soon:
1-Front Runner RTT in like new condition with new spare tan cover
2-Diamond Back SE black with custom Front Runner RTT cross bars mount

Congratulations brother! ENJOY!

 

[JoeDop1]

Well folks…after 40 years, I am now within 190 days of retiring from my day job as an Automotive Designer...and I'll have the time to get back outdoors...

I've shown my Moon Boot projects a few pages back in 2023 and you folks here made me aware that Radica has a similar product already out on the market, the Moon Lander...coincidentally similarly named...

Recently, I've thought long and hard about the pros and cons of either buying the Radica or continue to design/build my version...they've also recently introduced a larger version named MLX...I've reconstructed both of their models based on the incomplete dimensions I was able to obtain...in the end, I've decided to continue my personal project based on these key reasons:

1-Price! ML speced out to my needs comes out to around $12k and the MLX at around $14k plus shipping and taxes…I estimate I can easily build mine for under $5k and pay for material as I go.

2-Dimensions! Radica products would exile Msfitoy out of the garage permanently due to my 7’ garage restriction (as well as any parking garage, drive through or car washes). My Moon Boot is specifically sized to OAH (on truck) to be at 81” leaving 2” to spare for load variance...and no, nothing else out there such as GFC or like will fit under a standard garage...

3-Aerodynamics! My current best MPG is around 17-18…ML would put a big dent to that, and the MLX would just about destroy it…I’m optimistic that Moon Boots’s low profile and optimized wedge shapes might break even or improve my MPG slightly.

4-Amenities! Both Radica’s cap are just that, caps…leaving all other cracks and hole of the bed to allow dust/water intrusion if not separately addressed with seals…Moon Boot will be a traditional “drop in” so it will be fully contained with enough internal space for 2 x Eco Flow Delta 2, storage, fridge, seating, diesel heater, Porta Poti and just about everything needed for a solo camper…fan and AC will be mounted through rear wall…200w solar on roof.

It'll be cozy but not cramped…

Moon Boot V3

Radica Moon Lander 5'

Radica Moon Lander X 5'

For sale soon:
1-Front Runner RTT in like new condition with new spare tan cover
2-Diamond Back SE black with custom Front Runner RTT cross bars mount

Congrats on your upcoming retirement! When I look at your Moon Boot V3, I imagine all Scab owners are thinking it would be awesome in a 6 ft version.

 

[Msfitoy]

Congrats!, now you will be really busy!

I very much agree about the height and aero, keep going with yours, who knows... there might be some members here who might just want one!

PS, the design job on the funnel gets great reviews!!

Thanks Mike! I don't have plans (yet) for production outside of satisfying my camping needs...I've long for a fast zero set up hard side that can travel with me everywhere but without the bulk of traditional bed campers...a tiny tiny solo camper...

 

[Msfitoy]

Sigh….
And I was excited because I recently broke into the “less than 3 years” mark. ? So over, just OVER corporate America. ??

awesome for you Misfitoy!!!!!! 190 will go quickly.

I found a website day.to that counts the days to my birthday, retirement...it's 184 days today... ?

 

[Msfitoy]

Congrats on your upcoming retirement! When I look at your Moon Boot V3, I imagine all Scab owners are thinking it would be awesome in a 6 ft version.

If I had a do-over, I would've ordered a SCAB and not be struggling with 6 foot guy sleeping in a 5 foot bed...the only solution was to bed sideways over the bed rails, which Radica does as well...mine has an internal width of 73" so plenty of room to stretch out...

 

[Friday yet?]

That's awesome! Glad it's not a parking ticket!

Beats the hell out of a stupid rubber duck!

 

[Fawnbuster]

Beats the hell out of a stupid rubber duck!

Darn right! I would rather leave a rubber chicken on a jeep.

 

[Friday yet?]

Well Misfitoy, never let be said that you aren’t a motivator! Took me a bit with the illustrious IPhone but, I now have a count down calendar on the home screen.

Good news? It works perfectly!
Bad news? I currently have 1128 days to retirement.

 

[Chris M]

Well Misfitoy, never let be said that you aren’t a motivator! Took me a bit with the illustrious IPhone but, I now have a count down calendar on the home screen.

Good news? It works perfectly!
Bad news? I currently have 1128 days to retirement.

I want one!!!!

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