frankc67 wrote:Very cool trailer GeorgeT, may i ask how the top fastens to the foldup sides on top. Also, what are your overall dimensions ? Are you gone to create a build joural/website ? if you don't have one allready. Thanks...
The top just sits on top. Actually it sits on four bolts heads that rest on top of the aluminum side trim on top of the camper so the weatherstrip isn't crushed too much. The bolts are adjustable so I can make the weatherstrip squish just the amount needed. Should help the longevity of the weatherstrip too. When going down the road I have installed pull down latches (the kind that are used on pop tent trailers) on the outside to hold it down. When popped up there are two thumbscrews on the inside that hold the top to the sides which is sufficient to keep it from being lifted off or blowing off. You can see in the pic where all four sides are up the little hole above the window where the thumbscrew goes through. Another on opposing side. The thumbscrews and barrel bolts in each of the corners of the sides make it rock solid. No wiggle, no slop.
The camper is 5 feet wide and 8 feet long and 4 feet tall. I can stand up in it with the top popped with about 1 1/2 inches clearance. I am 5'8" tall.
A journal. No. Haven't had time. Have a lot of photos of the build.
Maybe when I finish I'll take the time to put the process up on a website.
Paint. Dunno yet. Will more'n likely be some kind of gloss exterior oil base. Am thinking of using sign enamels like Ronan or Bulletin One-Shot as they do well on outdoor signage. Maybe Devoe's high gloss Mirrolac. The camper will be garage kept.
Here's the drawdown lock and the adjustable bolt head I's talking about.
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:45 pm
a different "Type of Topless" 
not to take anything away from your craftmanship. Great Job