Re: Folding Foamie Camper a la Casita or Esterel in the Work
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 5:10 pm
Hi Postal Dave -
I looked at your design a while back. A very cool clamshell idea - nicely done! I'm planning on doing a pretty lightweight construction on the roof and using muscle power to set it up. In the vintage plans there is a photo sequence that shows how it will go. As some have mentioned, the height of my design might make it a little tough to do from the ground, but I plan to stand on the tongue for the higher side and also to make a notched dowel to push the roof up with (the plywood skirt will rest in the notch). I might also have straps on the front/back walls to pull them up more easily. Those are my thoughts as of now. Please weigh in if you have any advice!
What's your plan for lighter construction? Standard foamie approach?
I looked at your design a while back. A very cool clamshell idea - nicely done! I'm planning on doing a pretty lightweight construction on the roof and using muscle power to set it up. In the vintage plans there is a photo sequence that shows how it will go. As some have mentioned, the height of my design might make it a little tough to do from the ground, but I plan to stand on the tongue for the higher side and also to make a notched dowel to push the roof up with (the plywood skirt will rest in the notch). I might also have straps on the front/back walls to pull them up more easily. Those are my thoughts as of now. Please weigh in if you have any advice!
What's your plan for lighter construction? Standard foamie approach?