jeep jk unlimited camper project

[bamajeep]

Finally got back to the camper this weekend. Worked on the door and window trim – this was no fun.

 

[bamajeep]

Kids wanted to go on a pretend camping trip, so we drove across the property for the first maiden voyage.

 

[bamajeep]

Jeep at our pretend campsite.

 

[stomperxj]

Really lookin good!

 

[ventura911]

With the long overhang, you might need something like this to see traffic signals?

 

[bamajeep]

Where do you get that?

With the long overhang, you might need something like this to see traffic signals?

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[ventura911]

I remember hearing that cars in the 40's-50's needed help seeing stop lights due to,their windshield visors. A Google search for "traffic signal prism" turned up some options.

 

[bamajeep]

Thanks!

I remember hearing that cars in the 40's-50's needed help seeing stop lights due to,their windshield visors. A Google search for "traffic signal prism" turned up some options.

 

[lysol]

Well how about that... I never knew these existed (the traffic light prisms), and I could actually see the benefit of one in a stock wrangler. Would be nice to have one that can be flipped up when needed.

 

[Haf-E]

I think there would be a market for something like this (with less overhang on the front though) if the price was kept reasonable by making it bare bones inside... more like a flip pac than a camper.

 

[lysol]

He has included a tilt up "pop top" but hasn't added the tent yet.

I think there would be a market for something like this (with less overhang on the front though) if the price was kept reasonable by making it bare bones inside... more like a flip pac than a camper.

Just corrected my text. lol. I was thinking of the traffic light prisms when I typed that.

 

[mtnbike28]

With my 40 series and the extra tall aftermarket seats a PO installed, I used a side mirror convex on the dash. Worked for me for $1.99. Not sure it would cover this overhang.

With the long overhang, you might need something like this to see traffic signals?

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[bamajeep]

Thanks for all of your thoughts as they will help me make future decisions. I completely agree with your thoughts on the overhang. Before I started the project, I went back and forth on the pros and cons, functionality, aesthetics, etc. and eventually decided, reluctantly, that in order to make the camping aspect more convenient for family use, I'd have to go with the longer overhang, despite being aesthetically less appealing. Since I'm building this one out of plywood, it'll be less of a cost-issue, when making changes (which will most definitely be made). I'm eager to finish this one, use it several months, and decide what needs to be changed. Thanks again for your suggestions!

 

[TenaciousTJ]

Any updates?


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[bamajeep]

Had a few storms move through here Friday night and woke up to this... Severe Weather Test: Check!!!