Ok when i start anything like this i have to sit and stare at what i have to work with and where i want to end up. First is structural strength so it wont fall apart going down the road.Second is utility,It has to work for what we need camping.Third is i want it to be aerodynamic so it pulls good and gets decent gas milage.
I began the work day with a POT of coffee staring at the stripped pop up running differant layouts and ideas through my mind.The sun was out and hadnt got hot yet so i was moving slow.I decided that the main component was going to be the walls and roof supported by 2x3s as cornner posts.
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| roof on bent supports |
The frount of the roof will have to be cut off the rods replaced with 2x3s and the windows/walls reattached.The heigth of the roof will be about 3 inches lower but i will be able to stand with ease.
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| got to save the door and windows |
If i can save the sides and most the roof this is not going to cost 500 total. As the first pic shows i have the sides down then i took the roof off and cut it off about a foot.
Ok 2 trips to lowes and six hours of sweat later i had the walls plum to the cornner 2x3s with 1/4 inch bolts in 4 places for strength.My daughter helped me set the roof back on, it was big but lite.It was screwed in with 8 self tapping screws along a strong aluminum seam.
That'll seem mighty roomy compared to your neat little teardrop.
ReplyDeleteThe wife & I just picked us a vintage(that's double-speak for old - 1966 model) camper up in Arkansas; it was very reasonably priced. The old gal needs some TLC, but not too much. We plan to take her out for a shake down cruise first of next month.
-Moe
cogradulations!!!! hope you and your wife have a blast.It will come togeather after a trip or 2 let her do the inside how she wants it to be.Ifyou make sure its in good pulling shape and stocked for you and the wife,s comfort it can be addictive.
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