whatcharterboat said:
Just my thoughts but no way on that one. Sure its universal if you are traveling through different countries and swapping from LHD to RHD that might be a hassle. I still think the cons out weigh the pros.
A) How can you ever tow anything?
2) Spares often get mounted on the back if the underside is not suitable.
III) Also this would be the only space for a rack for that new KTM 620 you were talking about.
Where we are, ventilation, especially if you are trying to be energy efficient. Air/on is great if you are living in a vanpark and the small windows are fine but who wants that?
Other things play a big part in this too. The efficiency of your insulation and whether or not you have any ventilation up high so that they roof doesn't trap and build up heat. You saw the top the other day, no roof vents but big
zip down flaps in the sides whereas the motorhomes had a roof vent windows opposite one another for cross flow. Those tinted widows are neat too cause the fly screens retract into the frame from the bottom and the sun blind retracts from the top so you can have free airflow if desired.
Hi John
I have been thinking recently that maybe a smaller, lighter camper might be better for me at the moment. I am thinking a chassis extension and dual cab conversion on my HZJ105 would allow me to run a tray mounted slide on camper.
I was thinking a couple of slide out units on each side would allow me to run a full size bed made up all the time. One of the slide outs could house the kitchen and with the design I have drawn up it could be accessed from inside and out. The other slide out could be for storage. Access to the camper would have to be from the rear though, hence my questions about door location. The side slide outs wouldn't need windows for a view because of the storage and kitchen blocking it. They would have gullwing doors for access to the slide outs, which could be opened for ventilation. Security could be a problem though....
Having to climb over the drawbar to get in once in a blue moon I do tow something is no biggy.
I'm thinking maybe spare tyres to go on the roof rack over the dual cab.
By allowing for the spares on the roof I could raise the height of the camper to give more headroom above the bed. I am not a huge fan of pop tops but am willing to look at them if I need the extra headroom or ventilation.
The construction technique I would use would allow me to run plenty of insulation.
Still need to find a spot for the 640 Adventure though