My First Build

[MikeyLikesIt]

Here's my progress so far.

I started with an old Rockwood Popup.



Stripped it down.



And started modifications.



Here is how it looks after changing the width to 5'. Adding a spacer between the frame and axle to raise it a few inches. And a fresh coat of paint.



Packed up and ready to go home.



I am getting ready to build the floor. It will be a 1"x2", plywood sandwich with 1 1/2" insulation. Right now the tires set level with the top of the frame. I will most likey swap the 8" wheels/tires for 12" ones. Which would bring the tire about 2" above the frame. I think the fenders will have to be integrated into the wall since they sit a litte on the inside of the frame.

How much clearance do ya'll think I will need for the fenders? The torsion axel seems to be at a low angle with only about an inch or so to go before it would become horizontal. Do these things go past horizontal?


Thanks for looking,

Mikey

[WhitneyK]

Hey fellow Hoosier, looks like you're off to a good start Mikey. What style are you building?

Don't have any experience with the torsion axle as far as expected maximum travel. Do they seem stiff or soft? I allowed 3" from tire to fender, 1. that's the max travel of the axle to frame, and 2. it looked pretty good there.
I agree, the 12" tires would be a better choice too. Good luck with your build

[MikeyLikesIt]

My original plan was to do something similar to the modernaire. BUT, plans have changed and this project is on hold while I restore a 1960 BeeLine canned ham type camper that I got yesterday.

[WhitneyK]

Good deal on the restoration project, should be for some good, uh,... "experience".
Be sure to post pics of your progress of the restore.