another newbe build

[the hunter]

so little bout me im always on the river or in the woods when not working tired of tenting it as im getting older want more comfert im loc in pdx

so ive been looking at different modles on line for a bit and i think i need a bigger tear drop im thinking of 5x10x6 but im wooried bout the weight wood like to stay at or under 1000 lbs im thinking i should insulate as i will be useing it in the winter were it can get into the teens wood like a sink and water jug that wood hold bout 20gal if possable and want 110 and 12 volt im wanting to add a propane tank up front for the stove and barbque mouted to side of unit
in thinking of leading towards more of a square style for frist build i think there called a lof style so im good at constrution any advise and thoughts and is this possable and did i forget anything thanks all Bob

[Junkboy999]

Welcome (the) Hunter to the forums.

You can go all square (ish) if you like. There is a few here that way.

This one. Low cost materials. Simple corners, salvaged door and hatches off RV to save cost. He just finished it and it work out well for him and the family.

Doubltap's DoubleSnuggleBox
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=53840

Another one is this one. Although no build log he did post picture to tease us when he finished. This one has a slide out shelf unit for adding more room without taking away your inside space.

His noodbie log ( one good side vew shot of his camper )
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=53775&p=979015&hilit=slide#p979015

and a few shots of the inside of this camper and slideout.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=53120&p=982576&hilit=slide#p982576



Put together is 40 day! This gives him more days in the year to go camping. Again a lot of scrounged up parts to keep cost down.

"My 40 day build of Daddy's Dog House on Wheels"
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=55892


This one is more of a toy hauler and small box style camper. Still a work in progress and it keeps changing all the time Fun to watch build.

"teardrop toy hauler"
viewtopic.php?f=50&t=52098&start=105


My all time favorite of what is called a Rockhopper style is this one.

"A Small Hopper--(the SunHopper)"
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22856


While the Hopper style was designed to get rid of the harder to make rounder shape. and to use one sheet of plywood for the sides you can make it bigger. The Hopper and Weekender both have these designed trates. Good choices for an easier build.


Hope this helps and Have fun