Design Review - 4 x 8ft - Round Nose

[WarPony]

And maybe the 5ft would be a better idea...

Dude, make it 5 wide and keep the hatch just like you "drew" it. I really like that design........ the curved front that Cary has is SO choice!! If not anything, make it 5 wide. You won't be as sorry for spending the extra money to make it that wide as you might be for NOT spending it.

If you want to see what I mean, take some cardboard and measure out 4 feet and then both of you lay inside the walls. Now, move it out to 5 feet and see how much it really opens up.

I'm not trying to tell you how to build your tear but I've seen how some people have been sorry they didn't go wider.

Let me know if I've overstepped my boundries .

[paddlehead]

Ballpark,

We were planning a a more traditional shape, and then we saw the RainDrop. That changed everything. Our Drip Off is a bit of a rip off of the RainDrop idea. We made the body 5' wide by 10' long. Thought about building a little storage area or small sofa in the front alcove, but in the end opted to just keep it open. Our storage area is between the galley and the main cabin, accessible through side baggage doors and also through doors at the foot of the bed. We put windows up front like in the Rain Drop, and I love the spacious feeling of the full height ceiling and windows in front. We went with Benroy rear profile to get the most room for the galley cabinets. Check out pictures in our album.

I also suggest you check out the difference between 4' and 5' width. Don't think you would regret having the extra foot even if it costs a little more.

Good luck on your build,
Don

[ballpark]

Thanks for the information everyone.

5ft sounds like a good idea.

Mike, Kurt,
I will send you the files tonight. (probally late)

I am starting to think a custom fabricated frame may be a better bet. I would say 9 x 5 x 4ft (height) Its funny how this small trailer keeps on getting larger. Lightweight is still the goal. And as always "Keep it Simple Stupid", is my motto.

Goals:
Finished Wood Exterior
9 x 5" foot print
Room for carryon suitcases (2) (14 x 9 x 22")
Cooler
A stand alone table, that stores in the trailer.
Under 750lbs
Shelves designed for standard rubbermaid containers.
Basic Entertainment
Only shore power. (AC)
Good Ventalation


I will continue with the designing stages and post when I have some worty updates.

Thanks again!

[Gerdo]

I would highly sugest 12 volt lighting and a battery.

[madjack]

BP...5' wide is almost mandatory for a couple...my wife(aka the poor girl) and I on our first campout woke about 2 in the morning in the 4'er, nose to nose and both said at the same time..."5'wide"
...your design looks great, as to why folks do the top curve instead of a side curve is that you can't do both(easily) and the top curve is more traditional..........
madjack

[dacrazyrn]

Ya talking something like this


Sort of what mine ended up like. You can check out my album to see the finished (mostly) product. I had the same ideas as you when I saw the Camp Inn. Mine is 4x4x10 total (with the front end I decided to do for storage). I would like to have it at 5 ft, but works for me and the 4 year old (even though he is a kicker). Fits just right between the brake lights on mytruck. Essentially giving me another set of turn and brake lights.
Lower and fatter would look much cooler though.

[ballpark]

Dacrazyrn,

Yes that is close. Is your height at 48inches? It looks like its higher. I am still thinking about all the options. How do you like the results? Did the HF trailer work nice?

-Brian

[Gerdo]

Mine is not that shape, it is a Benroy but mine is 5'w x 4'9"h x 11'L. My galley is 30" deep, Queen size bed, and a set of cabinets across the front that is 18" deep. I have my axle is 48" from the rear. (remember I have a 11' frame) I don't know what my tongue weight is but it is heavy, probably 250#-300#. I would rather have a heavy tongue than light.

[dacrazyrn]

Dacrazyrn,

Yes that is close. Is your height at 48inches? It looks like its higher. I am still thinking about all the options. How do you like the results? Did the HF trailer work nice?

-Brian

The height is 48in on the exterior. Easier that way with a full set of ply. It looks tall because I put the axle on the bottom of the springs for extra clearance (to take it on some backcountry roads). Will need shocks soon, but I need to finish the interior and rework the interior "skins" for the galley and the sleeping area, first. The galley had a water leak and some of the wood has warped. So going to probably use a sheet of galvanized to do the galley in now.