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techntrek
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Topic: Your thoughts? Part Deux Posted: 14 Dec 2018 at 4:49pm |
I worked through the logistics once, of how to temporarily convert a box truck into a camper. Raised floor with tanks underneath for full plumbing, etc. I figured I could design a setup that could be installed in a few hours and dismantled in a few hours. The same could be done with a cargo trailer but as mentioned above, head room might be an issue.
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StephenH
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Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 9:28am |
Although I would really like to build one of my own design, unfortunately, I have neither the tools nor the shop in which to do so. I have been able to make modifications to our 179. In a few years, we may upgrade. The 195 floor plan looks interesting but since it is only a floor plan at this stage, I would want to see what it looks like when one is actually built.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 8:44am |
Cool! I think something that I would like to build into it would be: Put a couple of scissor jacks at the top corners of the rear drop door. It could be folded down to make a "patio". The addition of an awning and screening would make it a nice, bug free area to enjoy. During fair weather, just leave it open around the clock. It might seem a little more like tent camping - with the sounds of the bugs and critters. I'm also thinking of some sort of "Murphy bed" that could be folded up/out of the way, when not in use. This might also allow room to carry bicycles, (or) canoe, (or) etc. when on the road. |
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furpod
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Posted: 08 Nov 2018 at 6:59am |
Not only have we thought about it, it was suggested directly to us by our Pod dealer and the Pod plant manager, when we were looking for something just a bit bigger so she could work from it..
The trick is finding an 8 x 20+ foot cargo trailer that has at least 7 foot ceilings. I would go with composting or cartridge toilet, and ducted a/c. After that, pretty standard build out.. |
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OldNeumanntapr
Senior Member Joined: 23 May 2018 Location: CA Online Status: Offline Posts: 204 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 11:25pm |
My grandfather, who was a custom cabinet maker, built his own tent trailer in 1953 and even sewed the canvas himself. It was pretty basic, looking at old photos and from what my mom has told me. Two twin beds folded out from each side. Later, in about 1956 or ‘57. He built a cabover camper for one of the cabinet shop trucks. It had one of the first slide outs, that contained two bunks, and had a rear kitchen. That camper is slowly disintegrating now but was really special in its day. I remember camping in that camper when I was a little kid.
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1067 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 10:45pm |
I have a friend that has done a “home made camper” out of a box utility trailer. It is about 7x12, has a regular rv door and screen, 2 awning windows, a fantastic fan, simple 120 and 12 volt electrical, 2 burner coleman stove, simple solo bed, hanging clothes places and locker type storage for kitchen equipment and food. He uses a wall mounted 5 gallon water contaner with a spigot and a small sink that drains into a bucket below the countertop. He has a catalytic heater , engel ice box, one chair and collapsable table.
It is very simple and basic. He uses it quite a bit in the 3 seasons. There is no insulation, so heat, condensation and noise are probably issues. He also said that it is so light that it bounces around quite a bit. I don’t remember what /if any suspension is used. He told me he had less than $3500 invested. I know he did most of the work himself and a lot of the pieces were reused/scrounged from wrecks Not our style, but he does get out and go places Vann
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 9:22pm |
This is a project that I followed for a while. Completely home built.
Welded aluminum frame, and parts and things from various places. AFAIK,
they spent at least a year on it.
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bp
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mcarter
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Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 4:41pm |
David,
Here's a link to a You Tube guy building his own: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHF-qr0Z5AA Years ago I converted a cargo trailer to a simple camper, I used it for a year or two, mostly fishing, no stove, hotplate. No latrine, portable and potable water, had a bunk and wired for electricity. Very simple. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 4:29pm |
Thanks but, I choose not to do FB or the other social media. But, you do confirm that it can be done and others are doing it - cool! It seems to me if a person could get the right trailer at the right price AND buy the stuff right to outfit, it would be a neat project. I always felt that the only way I could get the "perfect" camper would be to build my own. |
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Posted: 07 Nov 2018 at 4:24pm |
It sounds like he is almost as smart as dad! |
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