My Camper

[AKSleeper]

The roof looks kinda heavy. What kind/design roof lifting mechanism are you going to use?

Roof is actually pretty light weight. Weighs in just under 80 pounds according to my math.

I was originally going to use something like a 4WC design for the lift, but I'm now thinking about something like the Phoenix system.

 

[AKSleeper]

What is that fabric? Is it breathable?

18oz Vinyl coated poly. Not breathable, but completely waterproof.

 

[AKSleeper]

Finally got off of work and had some time to work on this beast. Initially I didn't want any windows in the hard sides, but need for ventilation, and a sweet deal on craigslist led me here...



Built a counter top and cabinet frame beneath for storage. The doors will hinge downwards and double as tables for the kids to eat on.



Next came the bunk bed/couch. Only had enough materials to do the seat/bottom bunk. Tomorrow I'll get the stuff for the back/top bunk.



There is going to be more room in this guy than I first imagined.



As it sits now...

 

[Willy G]

keep the pictures coming, great looking build

 

[homemade]

Excellent!
I used the same fabric, easy to work with and durable.
Like the sit on the rails cap design.

 

[AKSleeper]

Thanks for the comments guys,

A little progress today. "bonk" beds, as my 3yo daughter calls them, are in...

Couch...


"Bonk" bed...


Also got my roof clamps in the mail today. Should do nicely...

 

[Dirtytires]

That looks very good. How much weight do you think that thing is going to weigh when all
is said and done?

 

[AKSleeper]

That looks very good. How much weight do you think that thing is going to weigh when all
is said and done?

Thanks!,
As it sits now, it's around 500 pounds, according to some math. This seems about right, as I can still lift up the camper while standing under the over cab bed with the tail of the unit sitting on a support.

I'm going to go by the scales and have my truck weighed before and after. will report back with actual numbers.

I'm optimistic to keep it under 700 finished...we'll see...

 

[JasonRedwood]

looking good. The "bonk" bends came out nice.

 

[eugene]

How far does your cabover stick out, looks like >4' from that one pic with the sheet of plywood on it?
Where did you get the material for the popup section?

 

[AKSleeper]

How far does your cabover stick out, looks like >4' from that one pic with the sheet of plywood on it?
Where did you get the material for the popup section?

The cabover's outside dimensions are 80" wide by 61-1/2" long. It'll fit a short queen bed. it sticks just barely forward of the windshield of the truck.

Ordered the material from http://www.rochfordsupply.com . Would do business with them again.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Any updates?

 

[AKSleeper]

Nothing too noteworthy unfortunately. Just today took the top off and window out. Sanded the body and started filling screw holes. Hopefully epoxy in the next few days.

 

[AKSleeper]

I'm painfully aware that my updates have been slow in coming to say the least..... Here's something though... Bodywork is done, screw holes have been filled/sanded and 2 coats of epoxy have been applied. Once this coat hardens, I'll sand and paint...

Then it's on to the canvas

 

[AKSleeper]

Got the first coat of paint on the camper body today. I'm happy with the way its turning out so far. Epoxy on the roof finally dried and I taped the joints before paint.