Steve Smoot starts his camper

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Steve Smoot starts his camper

Postby steve smoot » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:33 pm

Well folks, I have finally started...I assembled the 1720# HF trailer today...boy, now I remember why I am not mechanic... :oops: I think all my knuckles are bloody...

I decided to go stock. I had enough trouble just following those dang instructions...I tried my way first, then I remembered what I always told the guys in my drafting class..."if all else fails, follow the instructions"... ;)


Well, here she is...



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Postby Miriam C. » Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:22 pm

:lol: and if the instructions are confusing........?

Looks good so get to making sawdust! :thumbsup:
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Postby mandy » Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:38 pm

Congrats Steve. :thumbsup: It's looking good.
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Postby High Desert » Wed Mar 17, 2010 4:23 pm

way to go Steve. Will look forward to seeing your progress :thumbsup:
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Postby S. Heisley » Wed Mar 17, 2010 5:53 pm

Yay, Steve! :thumbsup: :applause:

We'll be watching!
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Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:45 pm

That trailer looks awfully familiar! :D

Can't wait to follow your progress Steve!
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Postby Juneaudave » Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:58 pm

Whooo Hoooo!!!! Pictures, progress, skinned knuckles...We're off and running!!!! Congratulations!!!
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Postby High Desert » Wed Mar 17, 2010 8:49 pm

Juneaudave wrote:Whooo Hoooo!!!! Pictures, progress, skinned knuckles...We're off and running!!!! Congratulations!!!
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thats right, no project is truely underway until there has been a small blood sacrifice to the building gods ;)
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Good Start Steve

Postby down under tech » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:15 pm

Hi Steve: Real mechanics rarely get skinned knuckles. I have been an auto tech for 33 years. We use air tools. I put my HF frame together in about an hour with a couple of wrenches and several sockets and a 3/8" impact wrench. Knuckles heal up. As long as you have not lost any fingers, it is a sign that things will get better as your build progresses. Good Luck Steve,

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Postby steve smoot » Sun Mar 21, 2010 5:18 am

OK, I have been trying my hand at Google Sketchup. Who says you can not teach an old dog new tricks? :thinking: (And. Thanks to Mr S. Stewart, I was able to post a picture here :thumbsup: ) The body is about 114" long x 72" wide x 74" tall.

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I know it leaves a bit to the imagination, but it looks good to me... :applause: I will admit, I did the original design work on my drawing board, but I will try to make improvements with Sketchup...
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Postby H-Balm » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:52 am

Nice start!

I'll be watching!
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Postby starleen2 » Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:53 am

steve smoot wrote:OK, I have been trying my hand at Google Sketchup. Who says you can not teach an old dog new tricks? :thinking: (And. Thanks to Mr S. Stewart, I was able to post a picture here :thumbsup: ) The body is about 114" long x 72" wide x 74" tall.

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I know it leaves a bit to the imagination, but it looks good to me... :applause: I will admit, I did the original design work on my drawing board, but I will try to make improvements with Sketchup...


Thanks Steve - no go to the 3d warehouse and grab a HF trailer to mount underneath your design

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=699174c528421193299a5125d08f730d&prevstart=0

It downloads as a group (should be the correct size) - so you can scale it to meet your needs
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Postby steve smoot » Sun Mar 21, 2010 11:22 am

Here is my original design. It has more straight lines, but I like the curves of the one above. It's still too early to tell. You just never know. :thinking:

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Postby StPatron » Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:23 pm

Way to go, Steve! I'll be watching.
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Congrats!

Postby Alfred » Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:45 pm

Hey Steve,

It looks great! Congrats on completing the trailer assembly of your future camper! Great to have another active builder in Western NC!

AL in Asheville :thumbsup:
4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!
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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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