New Foamie Hybrid build * Frame Finally Done! *

[atahoekid]

Looking Good!!! I just got my wall laid out full scale too and I'm sure it felt just as great for you as it did for me. I know you did a scale drawing before committing to the project but there's nothing like seeing your profile full size.

You're making good progress, keep at it!

[DJT]

Profile's cut!


And the first wall being glued/clamped/weighted:


240 lbs of tire/rim and 180 lbs of I-beam should make for a straight/flat layup!

[GPW]

DJ, how are you making your â€

[DJT]

Gpw,
The sides (from inside -> out) are:
(1st lamination)
- 1/8 "Virola" ply
- TBII
- 2" Foam (2nd lamination)
- Exterior enamel paint
- 10oz canvas (doubled up along seams and edges)
- finish paint
(possible 2nd lamination of 10oz canvas if necessary)

All the walls will have the typical hard points and framing around the openings. There may be additional framing installed to support the bunk, but we'll add that as needed.

We are not planning to use spars for the roof, but at 66" we may need them, and they will be necessary around the moonroof and the vent.

We haven't figured out the wall to floor mounting yet, but I'm thinking of insetting a 2x2 then wrapping the canvas around and under by 8".

[GPW]

Wow!! That’s gonna' be really Strong !

[DJT]

I've been accused of over engineering in the past... You should have seen the shed for my back-up generator at our last house. It was strong enough to support 3' of wet snow and me standing on the top and it had more moving parts than a bicycle!

I'm hoping this will be strong enough to survive my trail driving, a rambunctious 1.5 yr old and a klutzy 80 lbs dog.

[atahoekid]

Personally, I'd worry more about the rambunctious toddler than the 80 lb pup! Been there, done that!

[GPW]

DJ, Trail driving ??? You’re not gonna’ do it like those Top Gear guys huh ?

[DJT]

DJ, Trail driving ??? You’re not gonna’ do it like those Top Gear guys huh ?

I haven't actually seen the episode GP. I wasn't really impressed with the little I saw of the American version of the show anyways. We'll be taking the BRT mostly over backroads, gravel, and maintenance paths. Nothing to hairy, but we often climb >45* slopes, the occasional rock ledge or washout, watercrossings, and often very narrow double track (i.e. 2/3 width of the truck). So strengh will be important as well as ease of repair!

[GPW]

DJ, just thinking matching your suspension to the driving conditions might put less stress on the structure ... and I’m sure , unlike those TG Idiots , you won’t be intentionally trying to destroy the trailer ... Viz. driving more carefully

[DJT]

Well finally got some time to get back to the shop! Not much progress yet (at least on the trailer, 3 cords of wood is in, and we're mostly ready for the winter!), but I did manage to get the last of the wall panels laminated (reminds me I still need one more piece of luan...), the "basement" floor in,


and the cabin floor trimmed and joined up.


Next will be a lot of pieces getting stuck together (hopefully where they need to be!) and should go along a fair bit faster.

[GPW]

[DJT]

Sorry, pictures added!

[atahoekid]

That frame looks pretty stout. I imagine it would take a pretty good thumping to break it apart. So far, it's looking real good

[fodder1]

Hey there,

I have been lurking in this forum for while and found this design and love it.
But you dont seem to have done any updates for a while, how are you going?

BTW, would you mind if i use your design?

Chris