I dig the design. I been thinking a lil more on them lines too. I got to sleep 5 and one of them don't like cramped spaces much.
You can always chuck one in the truck..lol
Ok....drugs have worn off and I'm back down from a Sketch up high....
After much thought and contemplation I'm scraping the solid build design. From a personal standpoint I love many things about the first build, that said, my biggest hang up was I had no more room for expansion. The first build is compact, lightweight and pretty slick (in my mind). The down side was no brakes, water and cooler exposed, and not long enought to sleep in (for a 6' footer anyway) but would hold two kids great.
The other side of the new build is I don't want to spend all summer putting it together. If the old one sells in the spring then my backs against the wall to finish this and enjoy the summer. The new platform will have brakes, a heavier suspension, ability to add a water tank and batteries even if I end up raising the floor. I also love the tent on the top, and I've decided on the ARB Simpson III with annex and two ARB 99" awnings out either side. I'm planning on the "kitchen" tops and cabinets to be able to mounted on either side (because some campsites just dictate that). The inside will comfortably sleep two adults (cept maybe Big Bill) and be insulated. There will be connections for a insta-hot shower unit plumbed to a potty/shower tent.
I'm hoping that with the heavy stuff centered between the wheels, and a lightweight, wood framed pod on the trailer, the tent won't make it to top heavy off road, although with the plan to stay mainly at campsites, the new Trail Edition has opened new avenues.
So there it is...enough nights lost sleep tossing and turning on what to do...helmets on, visors down, we're goin' in....:snorkel:
Pat
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