Thanks for the renewed intrest
Well folks - the big reveal a major theme change. Mrs starleen 2 came in with a set of sheets and comforter with a Texas theme. Thank goodness we had not painted the outside yet (of course she knew that - so she figured that if a switch was going to be made - now was the time) So the decision was made and here are the results.
The reason for the new build was that I already had the windows (sounds reasonable enough??) and needed “extra” space for the toaster oven, and I really wanted a tongue box. The donor trailer kinda determined the width and the length,
The outside is painted Ford grey and trimmed in red, white, blue vinyl. We’re trying something new with the vinyl. The vinyl comes in 15, 30, 48, and 60 inch widths - so we layered the top with white vinyl. Even though the top was resin coated, fiberglassed, and painted - the vinyl added another layer of waterproof protection.
BTW – the blue trim on the top actual has about and 1/8 reveal on it. It is fiberglass reinforced bondo to cover the edge seam. I ran a strip of tape to form the edges, applied the bondo, removed the tape when the bondo was still soft and pliable – leaving a crisp sharp edge. Then I sanded it smooth and to the desired thickness simulating applied trim. The corner trim is thin gauge aluminum angle
Traded out the old metal fenders because they were rubbing the tires on extreme bumps. I mounted these a bit higher and it solved the problem
before:
After
Outside access hatch works well - I can even crawl in if I need to reach to the other side.
Tongue Box - plain and simple, but does the job
We are also “wrapped” the front and rear of the camper as well - makes it easier to clean off bug splatter. The vinyl has an outdoor life expectancy of 5-8 years (about the same as if I had used paint) plus the camper is garaged so I should get extended wear life out of it.
custom drink holder
Both beds have plenty of storage under them - full size in the rear and single up front.
Instead of using a curtain to hide access to underneath the main bed, I used 5mm luan covered with fabric and velcro to secure it place. I was surprised how well it worked
The cabinet with the microwave and toaster oven got the same treatment
Track lighting - two lights are enough, but four really lights things up plus they are aimable.
Nice little horse tapestry print
The back cabinets are using the same velcro technique on the doors. However, the bottom are set in a track formed by the aluminum trim.
Plenty of storage
Set up at Lake Mineral wells State Park
On the two trips so far, the camper has pulled like a dream – very stable - no sway or surging.
by 2bits » Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:13 pm 
