It's a Coleman "Laramie," around 1986 or 87. Just measured it (again, but this time I wrote them down!)
Inside wall to wall is 6'2" wide by 8'6" long. The two end panels (on the outside) are plastic, and the heat and sun are causing them to disintegrate. We will probably keep the metal side panels.
We were talking about using the existing "crank" mechanism to raise and lower the galley hatch, but I'm thinking it might be too heavy. It would be way cool, though. If we do keep it, I would like to motorize it, that way we pull in to campground, flip a switch, and the camp sets itself up! (dream on!!)
It's big enough to put a queen size mattress in with room to spare. The existing cabinetry is mostly steel with some particle board tops, and some sides are like 1/4" Luan or something. I'm thinking the steel is too heavy, rip it all out, salvage the cooktop and sink, relocate to the rear galley. A pass-thru window from the galley would allow things like breakfast in bed or making coffee before getting up.
We're also thinking about a roof hatch to allow standing up, without losing the aerodynamics of a low towing profile.
The wheels are very near the center, which means that the galley stuff needs to be light as possible, and the other heavy junk stowed near the front in a Tongue box. The battery, spare tire, and propane tank will go in front of the tongue box. The built in water tank is right above the left wheel well. It's not very big, it also sort of wraps around it so it wouldn't help to move it.
So, the tradeoffs are, rip out as much as possible to save weight, use as much existing stuff to save time. The DC to AC converter (if it works) can stay right where it is, opposite the door. The bed will butt up against the galley, the galley cooktop and sink will slide out from underneath the bed to the "cooking" position.
At least, that's where it stands today. Tomorrow we may change our minds...
Thanks for your interest!
Dave & Kathleen
Miriam C. wrote:
to the playground Kathleen and Dave. You are in great hands with Joanne. Her build blog is one of the favorites around here especially with the women.
How big is your pop-up. A couple of us have used them and kept them wide. They aren't as light as they could be though.
Enjoy the site and jump in anytime.
Is this going to be on the final?
Sounds like you have a plan and you get bonus points for all encounters of the "number kind."
