Sönke's hard-side popup camper
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ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Hello Herr Sönke !
This thread is now more than one year old, but I still find myself reading it over and over and over and also sometimes going over to the MUD site to look at the thread there.
Your camper is such an inspiration for ideas. I am still amazed at how so much was packaged into the cabin. There are so many useful ideas.
I have looked around, but I cannot yet find any source for the pivoting extension that supports the table. I think I have seen something like it somewhere, but I just cannot find it. It is a great idea for making something have several functions. Please, can you point me to where I might find something similar ? I have tried different combinations of terms by google, but it is not working...
By the way, how do you like the large Cooper tires in size 325/80R16, especially compared to the 255/100R16 XZL tires from before ? How are they for noise and handling and do you think they were a good choice for long service ?
Many thanks for all of the information you have shared with everyone here. I never get tired of reading about this great car or seeing photos of it.
Hope you are enjoying your new home, too ! ! !
Frank
chris_the_wrench
Fixer & Builder of Things
Check out the 80/20 stuff. Perfect for an application like this. You could make a table that rises and lowers plus pivots out to various locations for more table space and to get it out of the way if necessary. I use the stuff for jigs and various applications.
http://www.8020.net/
-Chris
http://www.8020.net/
-Chris
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Hi Chris,
Thanks !
I will have a look.
Frank
Thanks !
I will have a look.
Frank
chris_the_wrench
Fixer & Builder of Things
You can also get Baltic Birch plywood with a melamine veneer on it in various colors. I like using it for counters/furniture/shop-accessories because it cleans up nicely and is pretty durable without any type of paint or sealer product applied.
My local place, th&h in San Diego, sells baltic birch ply in 5'x5' pieces, is that the same else where?
-Chris
My local place, th&h in San Diego, sells baltic birch ply in 5'x5' pieces, is that the same else where?
-Chris
Sleeping Dog
Adventurer
5x5 is the standard dimension. There are a number of companies that will provide custom dimensions for frequently requested sizes there likely no or a small minimum.
For an RV shell marine ply is a good option, water proof of course and typically available in lengths up to 16'.
Marine ply source - http://www.boulterplywood.com/
Other marine panel products.
http://boatdesign.net/Directory/Materials/Fiberglass_and_Resin/Composite_Cores/
http://boatcraft.com.au/composites.html
Jim
soenke
Adventurer
Hey, Frank and all,
thanks for the compliments.
The table
I got it here:
http://www.svb.de/index.php?sid=a86...details&anid=1181&tpl=&lang=1&listtype=search
there are other solutions on the market too, I think this ist the best.
Or did you mean the plywood I need to suport the table when extended to built the bed?
The Cooper:
They did very well so far. Not noisy, better then the XZL when surface is wet, better speed index. But they show quite some wear after about 30.000km. The XZL 255/100 are theoretically better to replace on tour...
The plywood
http://www.resopal.de/en/index.html
PS
if any one has an idea to get rid of the table/bed supporting plywood I would be grateful
...
thanks for the compliments.
The table
I got it here:
http://www.svb.de/index.php?sid=a86...details&anid=1181&tpl=&lang=1&listtype=search
there are other solutions on the market too, I think this ist the best.
Or did you mean the plywood I need to suport the table when extended to built the bed?
The Cooper:
They did very well so far. Not noisy, better then the XZL when surface is wet, better speed index. But they show quite some wear after about 30.000km. The XZL 255/100 are theoretically better to replace on tour...
The plywood
I think our plywood in 12 and 6mm was from Finland, nothing else to get at that time. Its supposed to be waterproof glued together...well we oiled the surface. To get a very hard surface I would rather use Resopal etc then Melamine. The Resopal has to be put on both sides of the panel though in order to keep it straight...
http://www.resopal.de/en/index.html
PS
if any one has an idea to get rid of the table/bed supporting plywood I would be grateful
...
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ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Hi Soenke,
Yes, I meant the table's frame that can be moved.
Great ! ! ! Thank you ! I thought maybe it was something from a boat/yacht - just could not remember where I had seen it. I could not find the right combination of words using google. This is a big help. Thanks.
I see. Thanks
Yes, it looked like there was a little wear on them from the photos. We were looking at the XZL as a solution for the weight of the car and also for the tire's diameter for the gearing. Noise is a big concern and I think you mentioned they made for a "tippy" feeling.
I am also liking the Dunlop Maxx Traction (315/75R16 ~34.6" OD), but it is not available in the Cooper's size. The only other tire I could find in the 325/85R16 size is a "Pro Comp Xtreme All Terrain."
Thanks. I will have a look at the Resopal site. I did not know about putting it on both sides to keep it straight - that is a very good point to know. I was considering the "Baltic Birch" as it appears to be easily available (?) in the states.
What is the problem with the table/bed supporting plywood, please ? Do you mean the long, vertical support piece put under the table to support the bed ? If that is it, I would be glad to think of a solution.
Thanks, again !
Frank
Yes, I meant the table's frame that can be moved.
Great ! ! ! Thank you ! I thought maybe it was something from a boat/yacht - just could not remember where I had seen it. I could not find the right combination of words using google. This is a big help. Thanks.
I see. Thanks
Yes, it looked like there was a little wear on them from the photos. We were looking at the XZL as a solution for the weight of the car and also for the tire's diameter for the gearing. Noise is a big concern and I think you mentioned they made for a "tippy" feeling.I am also liking the Dunlop Maxx Traction (315/75R16 ~34.6" OD), but it is not available in the Cooper's size. The only other tire I could find in the 325/85R16 size is a "Pro Comp Xtreme All Terrain."
Thanks. I will have a look at the Resopal site. I did not know about putting it on both sides to keep it straight - that is a very good point to know. I was considering the "Baltic Birch" as it appears to be easily available (?) in the states.
What is the problem with the table/bed supporting plywood, please ? Do you mean the long, vertical support piece put under the table to support the bed ? If that is it, I would be glad to think of a solution.
Thanks, again !
Frank
ersatzknarf
lost, but making time
Looks much more tidy than the other photo of the wiring
soenke
Adventurer
chance to buy a HDJ 45 in Germany
[www.buschtaxi.de] - The european site for Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Megacruiser...: Fahrzeuge: Land Cruiser
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I would buy it myself if I had some money left...:frown:
[www.buschtaxi.de] - The european site for Toyota LandCruiser, HiLux, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Megacruiser...: Fahrzeuge: Land Cruiser
[www.buschtaxi.de] - Thema anzeigen - Nr3 HDJ45
I would buy it myself if I had some money left...:frown: