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If you want to build and install a subwoofer cabinet in your truck, you’ll need a truck audio blow trough port. This setup lets you pump massive bass into the cab without losing passenger space. The process involves building a custom speaker box, mounting it in the truck bed, and cutting a port that connects the box to the cab.

That’s where a flexible accordion boot comes in. These rubber bellows fill the gap between the cab and the bed, flexing with body movement while keeping everything airtight and watertight.

Before you grab your reciprocating saw, it’s important to understand what you’re getting into. This type of project requires planning and precision. There are things you should know — especially about sealing the open-air gap once you cut the access port in your truck.

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Have you ever thought of creating a pass-through in a box truck? There are many reasons you might consider it. You may want to turn the cargo box into a camper or sleeper, or perhaps you need a mobile workshop. The possibilities for this type of conversion are practically endless. A pass-through is a convenient way to move from one compartment to the other. Because a box truck does not normally have this feature, you will need to create one. The question then becomes: how do you add one yourself? Below, I hope to provide a complete answer to that question posed by someone who is considering this modification.

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How to choose the right metal extrusion frame so your boot clips properly to your vehicle

There are times when an installation does not have thin wall or flange. This is often the case with box truck conversions. This create a problem because the boot is design to clip onto a thin wall that is less than 3/16″. The thickness range is between 1/16″ to 3/16″. If the pass through opening wall are thicker than these measurement another solution needs to be made. In this article I will show you several different options when you installing onto a thicker wall. Below you will find practical ways to create a flange using common aluminum or steel extrusions.

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Seal Any Gap

The accordion boot gasket bridges the gap between two openings for a weather-tight, dust-tight pass-through. Designed for DIYers, fleets, and custom audio.

Weather-tight • Dust-tight • Trim-to-fit • UV-resistant EPDM • DIY-friendly

Continue reading Accordion Boot Pass Through Applications Camper, Sleeper, Audio

If you want the convenience of cab-to-sleeper access in your vehicle, a box truck sleeper pass through is one of the best moves you can make. When it’s done correctly, you can move from your seat to the bunk without ever stepping outside. It not only improves safety, it also keeps you out of bad weather. If done poorly, however, you’ll put up with road noise, leaks, or problems with sleeper-berth rules.

I hope this guide helps you plan your pass-through sleeper so you keep the weather out and stay on the right side of regulations.

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When it comes to upgrading a truck camper, one option is whether to add a pass-through between the truck cab and the camper. This can be essential for some people, but it might also be more trouble than it’s worth. Let’s look at this upgrade and break down the main ideas.

Why a Pass-Through Matters

The first question is why you need a pass-through. Here are a few reasons to consider:

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There have been occasions where someone gets a used fiberglass camper shell. For the most part the shell will fit the truck but there are instances where opening doesn’t match the truck’s rear window or is damaged. Here this thing, if you’re planning to use an accordion boot to connect the cab and the camper, you will run into problems

Here is why, The accordion boot only works if the two openings are the exact same outside perimeter measurement and shape . If they’re off, even by a little, the boot will twist, buckle, or leave gaps. That means it won’t seal properly and creates a faulty pass-through connection.

Luckily, there’s a fix. I found this video that does a good job of fixing the problem fabricating a new wall with fiberglass:

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Creating a Passthrough in a U-Haul Box Truck

Here is a video by Techno Barbarian on YouTube showing how he created a passthrough while converting a 17′ U-Haul box truck into a mobile tiny home. I believe this is a pretty thorough process.

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