5x9 Hard-Sided Square Drop With Raised Roof

[DuaneK]

Rain day today. Put fenders on and placed and tested the lights. Also decided on edge trim on the roof. I like the looks of it better.

 

[DuaneK]

Got all the rest of the trim on. Time to focus on the doors now that could be a challenge.

 

[Chefsonora]

Got all the rest of the trim on. Time to focus on the doors now that could be a challenge.
View attachment 2506444View attachment 2506445View attachment 2506446

Looking great! What is your plan for the doors? Two piece hinged, or separate for the upper?

 

[DuaneK]

Looking great! What is your plan for the doors? Two piece hinged, or separate for the upper?

2 piece Dutch style. I hope lol.

 

[DuaneK]

Got the top door built out. Still need pmf and paint.then hang. 2 48" piano hinges came today. Went better than I thought it would.

 

[Chefsonora]

Got the top door built out. Still need pmf and paint.then hang. 2 48" piano hinges came today. Went better than I thought it would.
View attachment 2506859

Nice! Im still building out my door. Im recycling a vintage camper window in it and have my latch pocket routed out(as well as a bunch of weight reduction material removal) filled with foam and I'm going to skin the whole thing with PMF. Got a beefy piano style hinge. Still trying to figure out how I want to trim out the edges of the door and frame. Got a gutter I've pounded out of a strip of copper.

Your build is very innovative and im excited to see how it turns out!

 

[DuaneK]

Thanks. It is a long distance race. I am hoping to test it out in a month. The interior will have to wait as the shop is not heated. I skinned the door today. Still need to do the lower door.

 

[Camping Cur]

Really nice job on the build! So good to see that craftsmanship is not a lost art! We have the opposite problem down here in SW Fla. Way too hot to do much outside until about October! So many clever parts of your build, suffice it say that we are all watching with much interest! Too much for me to do all of what you did, that's why I started with a cargo trailer! But, very informative nonetheless.

 

[DuaneK]

Another week has gone by. Got the top door hung and built the bottom door. Used d style drip edge for the slide outs. Had a slight problem as the bubble seal was too thick. Very tight to clear the roof when lowering. Will switch that out when I can get the camper out and raise the roof again. Calked up the slide out trim today too. Getting close to being weather tight.

 

[DuaneK]

Finished the bottom door this week. Canvased and 5 coats paint. Hung it tonight. Won't open fully with top down but should with top up. Also painted the exposed treated floor and added grit to paint. Used self leveling caulk all around the angle on foor.

Weatherstrip goes on tomorrow.

 

[Chefsonora]

Making some good progress there! I finally got my fairing/ filling done, finally ready to begin skinning it!

 

[Camping Cur]

Finished the bottom door this week. Canvased and 5 coats paint. Hung it tonight. Won't open fully with top down but should with top up. Also painted the exposed treated floor and added grit to paint. Used self leveling caulk all around the angle on foor.

Weatherstrip goes on tomorrow.
View attachment 2512031View attachment 2512033View attachment 2512035View attachment 2512037View attachment 2512039

Really looking good! Looks like something Aliner would come up with!

 

[DuaneK]

Another rainy weekend...bolted camper to frame and mounted a grab handle. Added all reflectors.

 

[DuaneK]

First time in 3 weeks to push the camper out. Finished the foam today. Sealed most air and moisture prone areas. Used garage door seal for the slide outs. Still have not replaced the slide out seal. Maybe tomorrow. The dog and I are going to try it out tonight. Placed a 24" TV in will probably raise that up more.

 

[DuaneK]

Spent the night in it. Slept real good and it was nice to stand up right away inside. Finally got to enjoy the rewards.

 

[Pmullen503]

Awesome!

I'm seriously considering the side outs my next camper.

 

[DuaneK]

Awesome!

I'm seriously considering the side outs my next camper.

I still need man power on the slides but for now they work. So much more floor space 58.5" x 56.75 wide 23 sq feet. Thinking of a booth design looking out the back.