Hi Grant,
Great concept and idea! I like original designs, and this definitely
counts as an original design!
It will be interesting to follow the build along to it's 'launch' - are you
going to christen it with a bottle of Champaign [sp?] or sparkling wine
once you've finished?
I'm sure you've been thinking of just about everything possible in
connection to starting the build, but I wanted to suggest that you do a
"stepped" frame for the chassis --- very similar to what terryjones1 did
in his 'Terry's TTT Garagable Standy Build" [In the Build Journals section]
--- instead of a drop floor. I know here is always a cost factor involved
in frame/chassis choice, but If I were able to do so, I would always go
for the "stepped" frame since it could/would eliminate the PITA step-over
or step-into the drop floor from the outside and visa-versa. Since you are
a manufacturer, building/using one should be easier than for the average
self-builder. Depending on what the inside height will be - the result of the
overall proportions - you could still maintain 8-12" ground clearance
with the "stepped" frame. If you still wanted a little more headroom yet,
you could pull out another stop, and do a drop-down/pull-up foot well
[making that full-width if possible]. I know that reintroduces the PITA
step-over situation but it could give you almost standy height inside a
TD profile. Even a non-full-width drop-down foot well could be useful.
Also, concerning the rounded rear roof and wall over the rear profile
roof curve. There was an all aluminum TT produced in the late 40s that
looked a lot like the Aeroflite TT, but in the rear it had a
rounded 'dormer' that had somewhat sloped sides to the dormer's wall
curve. It had windows in the curved dormer wall who's shapes followed
the rear roof curve of the main roof. Perhaps doing something similar
on the Campster14 could work for you - mimicking the front windows.
WOW, I lucked out and actually found a link to some info-pics on it!
It's called a "Great Western" from 1947.
http://www.thewallacecollection.net/htm ... stern.html
Maybe it can provide some background/research for you. Note the roof-
rack or deck on the 'dormer's' roof.
Just wanted to toss some ideas/info your way for consideration or use if
wanted. I'm sure you must be excited to be starting in on this creative
build adventure.
Cheers,
Norm/mezmo
If you have a house - you have a hobby.