I'm starting to think I may need medication to fix this. I fall asleep dreaming about foam and curves, lift mechanisms and weight distribution. I have plenty of design experience, even a little CAD experience but actual construction? Not so much, unless you count renovations. But when you don't know what can't be done... You find a way.
The plan: I'm hoping to get a vehicle that I can live in 3-4 months out of the year in moderate climes while Maine is a winter wasteland. Sorry, this last winter was bad! I've got @ 10 years until retirement so plenty of time to perfect the rig. I'm only just playing with materials and doing research. Form follows function and is usually determined by adhesives (That is about all I learned in architecture school!) Right now I'm leaning toward the shepherd wagon/ vardo type of trailer with a lift top roof, which is stupid since I top out at @ 5' short. But I like the idea of clerestory windows you can put away. Hey, at this point, it isn't even drawings but I have the appointment to get the hitch welded to the Subaru next week so tiptoe steps.
The particulars: better educated than is good for anyone, weird mix of city/ country girl, crafty (I like to keep my hands busy), I've spent way too long being responsible and am looking forward to cutting loose and having some adventures soon. Happy to have fellow adventurers!
No doubt I will have tons of questions, I'm blown away by the wealth of knowledge here, can't wait to dig through everyone's galleries.
Lisette