5 Person Design Help

[Rescue Wagon]

Brian_bp,

I would definetly be interested in some pics of either the trailer or some design drawings. I skipped the bathroom as I figured I was already pushing the size and weight limits for my Landcruiser. As for the frame I was going to keep it light weight by mirrioring some design ideas from slide in truck campers as I will be taking mine appart for peices and salvage value.

As for the height of the galley upper cabinets I was going to steal an Idea from Fire Engine design and add a pull out floor so once parked you would pull the floor out from under the trailer and give yourself a 24" x 72" area to stand on while working in the kitchen.

Also where did you come up with the fiberglass shell?

James

[Rescue Wagon]

Question, what software do most people use to draw up their plans? I have a pretty good idea of what I want, now I just need to put it to paper.

[mikeschn]

Bob,

That's pretty accurate... I do my initial thoughts in a 3x5 memo book with a pen...

Only later do I go to a CAD program and lay it out to scale.

James,

CAD programs? How steep a learning curve can you handle?

If you can handle a steep one, try the demo of Turbocad.

If you prefer something a little less steep, try Qcad... I believe the price is right... It's Free
http://www.ribbonsoft.com/qcad.html

Oh, I'd better mention Sketchup too. Lots of people love it. They claim it's the best thing since sliced bread!!!

Mike...

[Rescue Wagon]

In a previous life I used AutoCAD, so it shouldn't be that bad.

I just don't want to pay the money for AutoCAD.

[mikeschn]

Another option that not hard to learn, especially since you have a prior Autocad history, is ViaCAD. And it's only $99
http://www.punchcad.com/products/viacad2d3d.htm

Mike...

[Jst83]

My sons are 4 and my daughter is 2.

Where are the plans for the 150% (6' x 12")?

Thanks.

Wow I have 2 boys that will be 4 in April.
I've got a 6'6"x11"6", If you go a little wider than 6' you can sleep sideways and that opens up all kinds of possibities. If you went with bunks you'd have no problems. I have a curved out front If I put bunks in instead of cabinets There would be plenty of room. As is we sleep 4 comfortable now.

Question, what software do most people use to draw up their plans? I have a pretty good idea of what I want, now I just need to put it to paper.

Ticondaroga #2 HB version 1.0



Error correction program version 2.0

That's probabaly more than I used I just started cutting and hoped for the best. The only time I drew up anything was on a giant piece of cardboard I sketched an outline of the profile.

[Rescue Wagon]

Well I picked up the pencil and here is the first idea I put to paper.



What do you think?

[Miriam C.]

RW, I like the design. Mikes cad is a great design too. The floor plan is good. I think you can make it better by raising the parent bed up to make storage under and put cabinets over the foot of the bed and leave out the closet. If you put in folding doors or curtains at each bed you can have a loo in that area. If you need a place to hang clothing, a bar across the double bed will work.

Just some thoughts.