CrowsWing , So long and thanks for all the fish.

[Elizabeth C.]

Hello J&Chrissy,
Thanks for your interest, Here is a new photo of the awning set-up:


The costs are as follows, including suppliers. Each peice is relatively inexpensive, but it adds up. Everything we purchased was stainless steel and as high of quality as we could afford.

Per awning:

1 ½ yard sunbrella fabric: 33.00/yard -----------------------------48.00---Outdoor Textiles
¾ “ Sunbrella binding 15 ft-------------------------------------------4.50----Sailmakers Supply
2” webbing 1 yard-----------------------------------------------------6.00----Joanne Fabrics (poor Quality)
Heavy duty webbing 1 yard------------------------------------------6.00----Outdoor Textiles
5/8” rubber grommets #2---------------------------------------------.50-----Harbor Freight
3/8” seam stick (aids holding hem for sewing--------------------7.76-----Sailmakers supply
Coleman tent pole kit 6.88 each-----------------------------------13.76-----Walmart
Keder awning welt :6 ft----------------------------------------------6.00-----Sailmakers supply
7/8” aluminum tubing 6 ft long 10.44 each---------------------20.88-----Brunner Enterprises
Awning rail 6ft:-------------------------------------------------------14.88-----Brunner enterprises
Taco 7/8” ball and socket top cap 15.00 each------------------30.00-----Defender
Seadog deck hinge : 10.95 each------------------------------------22.00-----iboats
Seadog top Cap: 5.50 each------------------------------------------11.00-----iboats
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------Total 191.28 each awning


Awning parts broken down, aluminum poles break down into two parts each.



Detail of top of pole. Ball and socket fitting.



Bottom of pole. Bimini Hinge and cap.

Hope this helps,
Let me know if you need more info. Oh and where can I see photos of the Fatbaby?
Later,
Dr. C-Dawg

[Elizabeth C.]

Hello ,

This is the last post for this build thread. If anyone is wanting updates they will need to visit my husband's build thread on the Expedition Portal ( see link at bottom of this post). There are unposted pics on my gallery for those who are interested. We may see some of you at the Montaineers Fall Foliage Gathering in October. I'd like to thank everyone who has replied to my posts, special thanks to Sharon Heisley for your enthusiasm and encouragement, and of course ,Captain Monkeyshines- maybe we can share a bottle of rum sometime.

Here's to plans made real.

[Captain Monkeyshines]

"I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?"
Douglas Adams

I love how the sketch up and the real deal match. The CrowsWing turned out to be sweetness on wheels! I can't for the life of me understand why you have so many views and so few replies....makes no sense to this monkey.

I'm very saddened to hear (see? read?) that this is the end. my friend, I find I have quite enjoyed your build, and your witty commentary. Thank you for posting what is the absolute bestest offroad glamping camper build ever!

I just got back from the ABC store with a big bottle of the Captains Private Stock.....what are your plans for the weekend?

Your friend
Captain Monkeyshines

[bc toys]

I have followed this great build from the beginning and let me say what a great job you and hubby have done. Love your wood working skills I must say this has to be a top of the line trailer build.

[WhitneyK]

Take care my friends, it was good meeting you and hope you have many years of enjoyment from your new camper.
You are both skilled craftsman (craftswoman? craftsperson?)

[veetors]

Fourty two!?!?!?!



Sorry, just had to add that. I like your build.

[Junkboy999]

Forty Two?
Is that the answer to the meaning of life question?

Great build you guys. I guess the only left to do is to modify the height of your garage door.

[Captain Monkeyshines]

Forty Two?
Is that the answer to the meaning of life question?

It only took 7-1/2 million years and Deep Thought to get the answer!

to you C-Dawg!

[Elizabeth C.]

Hello again,
The Crowswing is finished (for the most part). Instead of working in the garage this past fall, I have been busy on my computer making a book as a gift for my better half. I used the website blurb.com. For anyone interested in making and even publishing their build, I found this site to be very user friendly and the resultant book well made. Here is a link to the book I made, it includes a preview:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3689471

The books are a little pricey since they are printed as each one is ordered rather than in bulk, but ebook versions of any book you make are reasonable.

[WhitneyK]

Again Elizibeth, you do excellent work!

Thanks for the link to the "build a book" site. I'm sure others will be interested in doing the same. Your husband is gonna love it.

Be safe on your journey's and honk when you drive by.

[Elizabeth C.]

Hello eveyone,
Its been many months since the last post on this thread. I though the CrowsWing was mostly done, I guess I was wrong. There always seems to be something else that needs tweaking or redesigned. Don't get me wrong, working on this trailer is one of my favorite pastimes, but at this point I wonder if it will every be 100% done. It's more like evolution then a build. Any way here's an update (in pictures).


Old Porch light set-up. Worked okay but was clunky. Adjustable to shine out, down, or behind trailer.


New set up. Simpler design, now adjustable to shine 360 degrees.


This light mount was assembled from an aluminum pipe flange and bushing from McmasterCarr and various other parts.


New drop leg jacks used as stabilizers on the front of the trailer. Very helpfull in leveling trailer.


Jack in up position.


Drawer dividers purchased from Amazon.


Knife rack I built after seeing one at the First landing Teardrop Gathering that Jim and Jamie made for their Camp-inn trailer.


Simple paper towel holder, made from leftover stuff. The weight is a pendant that my hubby gave me that was too heavy to wear.


Adjustable drawer divider system, also made with leftovers. Finished with spar varnish.


Cutting board/ work surface. made from a Paula Deen's cutting board that just happened to be the exact right size .It is supprted by aluminum c-channel attached to the sides of the cabinet (also leftover). It can be removed completely to be used on a table.

After loading these pics I realized I forgot to take pictures of the Television we installed in the cabin. Now my camera batteries are dead so it will have to wait.

There are still more things to do. I need to attach extra braces for the awning, which works great unless there is a strong storm with an updraft, then it wants to fold on itself. For now we just use guy lines to keep that from happening, but I want it to be totally attached to the trailer with no need for ropes. I would like to make snap on awnings to attach to the galley area to keep rain from blowing in on my stove when I am cooking, kind of like the windscreens on the Camp-inn trailes. Of course there is also the plan to move the axle forward 4" so that it is centered in the fenderwell, like it should have been right from the start.etc,etc. Phew! Just thinking about it makes me tired.

The good thing is we have gone 4518 miles and spent 21 comfy nights in it so far. Its has been so worth the (never-ending) work.






TTFN
Dr. C-Dawg

[S. Heisley]

Dear Doctor C:

You continue to amaze me. The Crows Nest just gets better and better!
Glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for the update.

[KCStudly]

I like the knife block and cutting board, especially.

[WhitneyK]

Hello eveyone,

The good thing is we have gone 4518 miles and spent 21 comfy nights in it so far. Its has been so worth the (never-ending) work.


Dr. C-Dawg

Looks like more than half the fun is getting to the "camp site"
Take care

[Junkboy999]

Ya that is one nice looking Teardrop.

It looks good out there in the wild. Thanks for the updates.