The scenic II.. (Last update --April 9, 2010) Hatch Struts

[john]

I welded up the frame last month and was able to start the working the wood last week.

It will have a couch/bed and two roll away canvas cots in the front (cots similar to my first build) above the couch. I need room for the three kids. I also will give them each a window.

There is also a larger bed for my wife and myself toward the rear.

I simply could not give up an exterior galley in the rear.

so....

Frame


Upside down


Driver's side (inside)


Driver's side (outside)


Passenger Side (No door.....yet)


Spars in and fantastic vent and sunroof fitted


As of yesterday...Bulkhead and bed frame

[Miriam C.]

Great progress. I like the windows. The kids should love that! Are they arguing about who gets the top yet.

[john]

Two pushing for the bottom!

[teardrop_focus]

I viewed with intense interest, my good man, the pics of your tear build. The tear turned out nicely; it's a beautiful little trailer.

This, though... this is OFF THE HOOK.

Love the grooved paneling, too. Very nice!

[northern_munkie]

Ohhhh

Me like......

[caseydog]

Very Nice. I'd like to do a standie, but I need to keep it low enough to go in my garage.

It looks like yours will be good looking.

[john]

Thanks guys.

How high is a standard garage? 7'?

I'm a shade over 7' now with the bow in the roof and the stabilizers nearly lifting the camper off the ground. If I try I can rotate the tires. I had intended lowering the swing arms but after the weight is on the suspension I may not need to. Also I had initially intended to build a slouchie (spelling?) but it became clear while laying out the sides that I needed the 6" for the triple bunk in the front. I'm trying to avoid submarine "bunks".

There was no flow in the building process today, but by picking up a little frustration in exchange I pushed through it . I got a little done but all in all it was not a productive day. Picks later.

[mikeschn]

Looking good. I like the interior wood...

What is the exterior going to be?

Mike...

[Senior Ninja]

Nicely done! The memories your family are making are priceless.
Steve

[john]

Looking good. I like the interior wood...

What is the exterior going to be?

Mike...

Fiberglass on the edges and resin elsewhere.... painted.

Still working on the color with the wifey.

[b.bodemer]

What a start!

Profile and everything looks great...................

Barb

[john]

I was more in the mood for working wood. No dice...wiring had to be done first. ... that made for a frustrating day. Where is that tool? What was the plan? Not knowing what I would ultimately do with outlets, switches, and lights I just kind of wound the wires around inside the wall. Hopefully I will find the wires again once I stumble into that plan.


Today's pics.

Wiring???


Galley side of bulkhead skinned



Starting the counter

[john]

After church and after a supply run there was .....rain. After that I continued with the galley. I realized that when I ran the wires through the wall yesterday that I had neglected to run one for the tag light which I intend to mount to the hatch. Oh well. I little something to figure out later. Instead I focused on the area where the hatch meets the fixed skin. (you'll have to imagine the skin for now)

Initially I had planned to use strips of ply to get the cross section I wanted, but it occurred to me (while in church ) that my hatch was flat and would have no curve in either direction. A router with a grove bit would work just fine on a 2x4. So it was done so.

Once they were mounted I moved on to the water shedding strips at the bottom of the hatch.

pics...

[MidTNJasonF]

I very much like that profile. It looks to fit what my needs are perfectly.

What are your trailer dimensions and your planned interior finished length, width, and height?

[terrybaldridge]

Initially I had planned to use strips of ply to get the cross section I wanted, but it occurred to me (while in church ) that my hatch was flat and would have no curve in either direction. A router with a grove bit would work just fine on a 2x4. So it was done so.

Was that devine intervention?

terry