Mobile Family Camper

[midog]

Started on my latest project, a family camper that is small enough to make it into some remote areas, but big enough to provide comfort for me the misses our 3 kids and the fur child.

13.5 long, 6'-4" wide and 5.5' tall. The roof will pivot on one end to open up for 3 more feet of head room and a upper queen bed for the kids.

35" tires, full size leaf springs, air bags, shocks all mated to a 3500 lbs axle with brakes


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[midog]

The sides will be skinned with aluminum I want it too look like an oversized tear drop.






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[midog]

The top and sides starting to take shape







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[midog]

Skins on, the rear will have a full pull out kitchen below the queen bed. Stove, hot water and ARB fridge will all be onboard.










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[redrussell]

Looks awesome!

This is almost exactly what I have been thinking of starting. I would love to see it in person too some time. Keep posting so I can keep drooling!

 

[midog]

Will do more pictures tonight!


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[midog]

Got the door on and the rear galley hatch skinned.









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[lewis]

Great craftsmanship. You should take that thing to the dunes!

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Nice fab skills but I would be scared to take something so big on most trails. What are you towing it with?

 

[midog]

It's by no means a trailer I plan to take on technical trails, more of a "base camp" trailer. The plan is to be able to use it on dirt roads my 08 Toyota Sequoia can handle.


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[redrussell]

I thinks it's perfect sized for hunting trails and using as a base camp trailer! Looks great! What has this cost you so far without doing the interior?

 

[zukijames]

that thing is sweet!

 

[Max Power]

Looking good. Keep up the good work.

 

[mbryson]

Cool builds on here of late! Any updates?

 

[midog]

I'm trying to get all the trim done and the exterior finished so I can focus on the inside. The inside will have two queen sized bunk beds and two small bunk beds up front (that doubles as a couch.

The rear galley hatch is done. When open I will be able to pull out the kitchen.



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[midog]

The roof rack is installed, the air springs should be here this week. They will help to raise the roof.

The second photo is the front deck area that I plan to use to load my trail bike on.


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[midog]

Ok today I got the roof all trimmed. I opened and closed it to make sure it all worked and so far, so good!


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[Max Power]

Sweet!

 

[midog]

Ok today was a big milestone, I got the lifting mechanism installed. This has been stressing me out for about two months. But after some good estimates and some scale drawings it turned out like a charm, I couldn't be happier.




https://vimeo.com/106695673


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[SAMI]

This is awesome