F550 Camper Cabover with pop top allows roof access

[HAF]

I am building a camper that will be fitted to my F550. Goal was to keep the top of camper as low as possible. With a low profile-a little over 10 foot, the cab over suffers limited height. I have slept in minimal profile cab overs and find they are a bit stuffy. My solution is the provide the cab over with a hinged roof that provides more livable space. My plan is to have a zippered access door out the back that will allow easy access to roof to tie stuff down or clean solar panels. At present I am looking for a company that can fabricate the soft sides.

 

[waveslider]

Great idea

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

Awesome idea! Great clean work!

2 things

-What windows are those?

-Are you going to have something in the front to cover that hinged area? I'd guess it would provide a ton of wind noise.

 

[The Artisan]

Look for a local marine upholster
Kevin

 

[ITTOG]

Awesome looking. Where are the build details getting you to this point?

 

[HAF]

Awesome idea! Great clean work!

2 things

-What windows are those?

-Are you going to have something in the front to cover that hinged area? I'd guess it would provide a ton of wind noise.

The windows, door and roof window are all Outbound. I have tried the Dometic-Seitz units. They are ok, howver, this build has 2" thick foam-aluminum walls with 1" composite inside. Thats much to thick for Seitz. The Outbound windows can be ordered for your wall thickness. I have these such that the inside of the OB flange is flush with inside of wall. A better way to do it, would be to have the flange stick past the wall say 1/4" That will allow an easier way to caulk around opening. The front has a flange on either side suited for a crossbar to mount extra lights and stuff. Once that' in, I will test for noise and see what happens.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

The windows, door and roof window are all Outbound. I have tried the Dometic-Seitz units. They are ok, howver, this build has 2" thick foam-aluminum walls with 1" composite inside. Thats much to thick for Seitz. The Outbound windows can be ordered for your wall thickness. I have these such that the inside of the OB flange is flush with inside of wall. A better way to do it, would be to have the flange stick past the wall say 1/4" That will allow an easier way to caulk around opening. The front has a flange on either side suited for a crossbar to mount extra lights and stuff. Once that' in, I will test for noise and see what happens.

Awesome! Thanks

Amazing work!

 

[HAF]

Look for a local marine upholster
Kevin

I was tipped off by one of you guys-I have been steered to a shop that is in my metro area. They make portable fishouses-so thats it! Insulated and suited to keep oneself warm when they are drinkin' and pretending to catch fish!

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

suited to keep oneself warm when they are drinkin' and pretending to catch fish!

Hahahahaha

 

[HAF]

Awesome looking. Where are the build details getting you to this point?

Still have a way to go. Utilities like plumbing and electrical are nearly finished. Slow as she goes.

 

[IdaSHO]

I considered such a design very early on my the design stages of our camper.

Though I ditched it in favor of a fixed high roof, as I couldn't convince myself, or the wife, that that the leak potential, right over the BED was worth the risk.

I look forward to the final setup of yours though. From here it looks like you have a sweet build going

 

[Lwing]

I was told the higher the roof the more inclined your wife is, lol
What panels are you using, and I'll be googling starboard?

 

[HAF]

Mine is not inclined either way!
Starboard.