My Design/Ideas to ponder

[jjohnston]

Thought I'd share my designs/thoughts with the group on a slide-in type camper for a utility trailer. the first is for two people with a convertible dinette area that makes into a bed

Sleeper 2


a second one for the same trailer that can sleep two adults and three kids, with elements borrowed from a few designs here on the forum.

Sleeper 5



And a slidein for my Sport Trac



Feel free to chime in a tell me I'm waay off in thinking I can build these as drop ins for a 4 X 8 trailer. What got me started in this whole idea was I wanted a small camper for Hunting in Texas. That's what lead me to find this forum in the first place. you all have tones of great info and I like how everyone is quick to lend ideas and constructive crtisism to other members.

[Greg M]

Uh, where's the third kid go in #2? Other than that they all seem pretty good.

-Greg

[dwgriff1]

I am working on ideas and designs for a small pickup camper.

My pickup is full sized, with an 8' bed. I want to keep it low and stand up room may not survive.

Where are your thoughts?

dave

[Geron]

Uh, where's the third kid go in #2? Other than that they all seem pretty good.

-Greg

On the floor under the bed???

[jjohnston]

On the floor under the bed???[/quote]

She'd LOVE that!!! No, I think she would sleep with mom and me. Might even rig up a hammok.....

[jjohnston]

I am working on ideas and designs for a small pickup camper.

My pickup is full sized, with an 8' bed. I want to keep it low and stand up room may not survive.

Where are your thoughts?

dave

I've been looking at the Compact 3 lifting roof as well as the older design that was used on this Site The builder is a member here. I think that these lifting roof ideas should be simple to build.

[dwgriff1]

I like the idea of a lift roof, and I think the maker of the one you mentioned did a good turn by making the whole top raise. That should make waterproofing easier.

Here is one that does not pop up but sure looks nice. Look at the yelllow one at the bottom of the page. http://www.butlerprojects.com/other/tru ... /index.htm

How about a top built like a piper cub. Light and simple.

dave

[Ageless]

#2 design. If you lift those bunks to the ceiling during the day; you can still have a small kitchen area.

[jjohnston]

#2 design. If you lift those bunks to the ceiling during the day; you can still have a small kitchen area.

You mean like this....

[bve]

#2 design. If you lift those bunks to the ceiling during the day; you can still have a small kitchen area.

You mean like this....

That works, but what if... they had another hinge in them, so they fold in half lengthwise before folding up, you might have a bit of room for some cupboards above too - of course the pads would need to be stored somewhere when they are up.

[Ageless]

That works, but what if... they had another hinge in them, so they fold in half lengthwise before folding up, you might have a bit of room for some cupboards above too - of course the pads would need to be stored somewhere when they are up.

You take them outside and 'air' them out. If you hinge the beds up against the ceiling you have an angled ceiling and dont lose any counter space

[Ageless]

That works, but what if... they had another hinge in them, so they fold in half lengthwise before folding up, you might have a bit of room for some cupboards above too - of course the pads would need to be stored somewhere when they are up.

You take them outside and 'air' them out. If you hinge the beds up against the ceiling you have an angled ceiling and dont lose any counter space. The older trailers hinged the bed it the center so when folded up didn't take up much ceiling space

[jjohnston]

I've thought about doing something like this. The slide out has a ridgid roof or could be canvas to save weight. My question here is can I cantilever something out that far that will support 150-200lbs of kid/teen? I was thinking of adding supports to the bottom as either poles or a fold out brace.

Thoughts?