by mezmo » Fri Mar 22, 2013 2:20 am
Hey razzer,
Unless you're a "beanpole", the dimensions you gave of
a 32inch base with a 36inch peak height in a triangle/prism
shape, will give you a Very Tight space. I'd hazard a guess that
you'd hit the "A-Frame" sides every time you move or turn over -
inside the "Toblerone" [it'd be shaped like one of their candy-bars.],
and it'd be extremely hard to sit up comfortably - if at all with
those dimensions and shape.
Consider using a 'gothic arch' shape, or a 'gambrel roof' shape for the
sides to give yourself more actual room if you really want to use
that approach. They'd give usable extra space and wouldn't be near
as confining.
Another approach to use the "Toblerone-ish" profile, would be to use that
profile for travel [but maybe in a more of an '1/2 of a square' triangle - when
the square is halved on the diagonal]. Then open/turn that into a squarish
trapezoidal shape [when viewed on end] when opened up for use/camp. You
would have flip-up end panels to infill on the ends for the 'camp shape' and they'd
also hold the tilted roof/travel-shape in position when it is open. This'd give
you space enough to sit up in and not hit the ceiling and walls and would
also feel much less confining. It'd also probably be at least nominally more
aero than the end of the 'provebial box', especially if you "Vee" the front and
rear somewhat in the travel mode. This'd allow use of flat foam sheeting without
the need and extra work to curve it. Base the opened 'ceiling' height on your
upright sitting height on the mattress you'll use, plus a couple-three inches extra
for comfort/movement. The entry door would be on the fold-up side panel.
You could even make that a bi-fold type wall if you wanted to keep everything
all hinged together. You could use the new plastic 'continuous' hinging if you didn't
want to worry about water leaks. [McMaster-Carr and others carry that.]
'Just some thoughts while you're still in the planning stage...
Cheers,
Norm/mezmo
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