Unusual Designs Found on Internet

[WizardOfOdds]

I located the reference page for the build of this trailer,

you can read all about it at this link
http://homemadecamper.com/

or read about this build

here on this site here
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=47647&p=959651#p959651

[Ned B]

Ned B wrote

I especially like the zigzag roof RV, very similar to a foamie that I've got plans for.

I like the Zigzag configuration too. While building the (first version of ) Tip Top Tier Drop, I considered the half roof dormer configuration, like this one

because it reduced the effort needed to lift the combined roofs from the rear, but it also shifted too much of the weight forward of the axle. I also worried about highway lift, wind and rain the front edge of the top roof had to deal with when closed. In the end the gains did not seem to warrant the added complexity.

Notice the commercial trailer


has a solid roof and fabric sides. I prefer the exact opposite. But if you are OK with fabric sides, I think it would not be hard to build. For one, the fabric sides have no complex pattern to sew.

How are your plans progressing?

Well I got pretty far in sketchup. This is my 'big' trailer a wild goose in foam. It is on the shelf for now. Instead My first build is going to be a much simpler Foamie, closer to a Kenskill . A one person sleeper vs a three plus person lifting roof with amenities.

[WizardOfOdds]

edit 7/24/2017

Sorry, the links below have gone bad.

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This is cute, but I can see myself chasing the roof down wind after forgetting to never have both sides unhooked at the same time ...

partially up rear view


field views




full up front view, check out the interesting hitch connection and mechanical brake


kitchen


bed


ready to roll




article



read about it here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNIQUE-VINTAGE-CLASSIC-OLD-1951-WANDERER-FOLDING-CARAVAN-VERY-RARE-/121735589716?nma=true&si=96SlbbMUBtBh4BVqqeD6f4jaFEA%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

[WizardOfOdds]

Better make sure your hitch and weight distribution is right with this one



Read about it here http://www.30secondstocamp.com/

[OP827]

I like this thread, thanks for doing it. Here is Eco-tourer from Australia


with optional bathroom

[WizardOfOdds]

Yes, the Eco-tourer is interesting. Australia has a lot of interesting folding trailers. I think the EziVan is also from down under.



Read about it here http://www.caravanningnews.com/ezivan.htm
and catch a video at http://www.abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/txt/s3008702.htm

[WizardOfOdds]

How much wood would a wood trucker truck, ....
apparently 1200#s. Made with 2x6 solid Douglas Fir planks, plywood delamination is not a worry.






Alternate door with kitchen storage

Read the details at
http://www.doityourselfrv.com/self-made-pop-camper-built-douglas-fir/
and
http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-made-Wooden-Camper-Kleine-Cabine/
edit 30 july 2016:
Opps, it turns out mnormand posted a photo of this on this forum earlier at this link
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=66225
I don't like to repeat things already posted and considered deleting it from here, but decided to leave it because this includes links to the story.

[WizardOfOdds]

[WizardOfOdds]

When I first posted (page 1) the CAD picture of this design, I never expected to see actual hardware in action. But here it is

and here is a full tour
or catch the slide show from here
http://www.gizmag.com/beauer-3x-expandable-teardrop/38991/pictures
It may look like a simple idea, but start thinking over the details of actually getting one to work

[WizardOfOdds]

[BigGoofyGuy]

Better make sure your hitch and weight distribution is right with this one



Read about it here http://www.30secondstocamp.com/

They sent a reply indicating they will have a version that is on a trailer instead of the hitch; IIRC. I think that would be great for cars that don't have hitches that conform to the requirements of this camper.

[WizardOfOdds]

This side opening clamshell seems to use fabric for the opened sides. Top might be a heavy lift (even though the top section is shorter than the bottom - why??), so foam might be a good choice for the top tier. The protruding door frame & slanted wall could be avoided by some mods, but I like it the way it is. For better highway airflow, consider beveling the top end(s).

from here http://gypsyjournalrv.com/author/administrator/page/51/

[OP827]

Another design Ecotourer 420, looks like a teardrop when in transport mode. Found here - http://www.caravans.com.au/Eco420.html

[OP827]

This is a custom made aluminum lifting roof trailer.

Building thread of its structure is here: http://www.ranger-forums.com/fabrication-tool-tech-42/off-road-hard-sided-popup-trailer-133614/page3/
Its roof is lifted by electric actuators in each corner, 4 total.

[greygoos]

Here is a bug out for when the Zombies take over