tony.latham wrote:Lofty idea? I think your bumper is a lofty idea. But I like it. The whole thing has a really nice retro look.
tony.latham wrote:I do think a 2" stud wall is overkill.
tony.latham wrote:That 1/8" ply will work. But I'd stay away from luan.
tony.latham wrote:Also... look at the door location of most teardrops. I think yours is way too far forward. Put your door where your hips will be. You can sit up, open the door, and pivot out. And the bottom of the door should be halfway into your mattress.
What about the bumper is lofty? I figured it would just be attached tot he hatch and lift up as one unit.
jsnbergman wrote:I love your concept. I would consider your interior cabinet needs before deciding on those windows. If I had moved my windows forward I could have built deeper cabinets in the rear cabin. I have a very large cubby above my windows. If the storage is a non issue
jsnbergman wrote:would you be suicide hinging the doors?
KendaldaCosta wrote:I'm curious about batteries and electrical as well. Where do most people have their "utility closet"?
Post by tony.latham » Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:51 am
One thing I'm not understanding about your sketch (and those rear windows) is how you are going tie your rear bulkheads in? It's my belief they are needed because of the hatch.
KendaldaCosta wrote:Thanks for the clarification, Tony. This is what I had in mind.
KTM_Guy wrote:2" stick wall axis overkill. You can put in R10 worth of insulation but what's the R value of your windows, roof vent? Add the fact that you need to run the fan for fresh air and to remove moisture what are you gaining? Add a propane heater for year round camping.
1/8" Baltic Birch I think is to thin for stick built like you framing shows. I would go 1/4" out side 1/8" inside. That is what I am doing on a 1" skeleton.
KTM_Guy wrote:Not sure what the material you are using for the bumper but it looks like it would be steel. That is a lot of weight to hold up if it is connected to the hatch. Not that it can't be done, just more work and probably expense.
KTM_Guy wrote:With the doors swing to the back you will hit the fender so you'll need a stop somewhere that will take away from the look. Also the door will stick out a little into to the outdoor living space a little. When the door opens to the front it swings out of the way and stays tight to the camper.
KTM_Guy wrote:You must have some mad fab skills to go along with your design skills.
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