CAD images of Build

[ssutton]

Here is my design up to this point. The frame construction will be typical welded steel tubing (2" X 3") and has a 3500 pound axle. I have already purchased all the steel and have the axle and wheels also. Side walls will be all aluminum 6061 T6 .032, with aluminum studs and skins with solid riveted fasteners. This construction method is exactly like my 1950 Spartan camper. Total length is just under 12 ft and body width is 5.5 ft. Overall interior height is just over 5 ft. Spent today calibrating my brake to the specified 1/8" radius and dialing in the CNC router to cut .032 aluminum. Unfortunately this will be a slow build, perhaps the better part of a year, life is really busy.

Body main:

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CAD part:

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Brake and CNC machine calibration test part:

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[ssutton]

Frame:

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[danlott]

Nice looking design. It will be nice to see the finished product.

Dan

[noseoil]

Very nice design. Are you planning on down-rating the springs a bit once you're done? I'm thinking you will be between 1800# & 2100# when it's finished, about half the spring capacity, which might be a bit stiff on the ride with a 3500# setup. Are you planning on a complete water system?

It looks like it should be pretty roomy & have lots of space for everything you need. Looking forward to seeing the build as it takes shape.

[ssutton]

Thanks for the comments.

I plan to have a 30 gallon fresh water tank under it. So once its all up, loaded with supplies and the tank is full I will go and weight it and see where I am at before determining if I am going to downgrade the springs to a lower weight. I purchased radial tires to help a bit if the ride is a little stiff. My first post stated that the total length was just under 12 ft, actually I meant to say that the body itself without the tongue is just under 12 ft at 141 inches. So the body is really large for a teardrop. I hope to be able to install a 3 cubic ft frig in the galley along with the sink and stove. I also like to cook with cast iron so a couple of dutch ovens and frying pans the the weight will start to add up fast.