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Postby mikeschn » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:13 am

BufordT wrote:Yep. Something like that. Just use the same design layout only make so that you use a 4x8 sheet not 4x9

Let me see what you got.

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So how wide are you building this time? 4' or 5'?

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Postby BufordT » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:35 am

mikeschn wrote:
BufordT wrote:Yep. Something like that. Just use the same design layout only make so that you use a 4x8 sheet not 4x9

Let me see what you got.

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So how wide are you building this time? 4' or 5'?

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Width won't matter for the design. But I might go 5 ft wide on this.

So I'd say 5x8 weekender. I'd use the same paint you are using for it also.

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Postby mikeschn » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:40 am

Something like this might work...

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P.S. I would use 1x2s on all the joints between the wall and the roof, so you can screw into the pine and get a good strong joint!
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Postby BufordT » Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:55 am

mikeschn wrote:Something like this might work...

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P.S. I would use 1x2s on all the joints between the wall and the roof, so you can screw into the pine and get a good strong joint!




Right mouse click and save.

That's it. Was planning on using 1x1's or 1x2" to screw into. Insulate the roof. Leave the sides alone. Did that on the grasshopper.


Now I'll just have to design the chassis and I'll be set. Chassis will be bolt together with angle Iron and torsion axle.

Thanks Mike


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Postby mikeschn » Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:01 am

Hey Buford, you're way too easy...

There isn't much storage in there, maybe you could add a shelf above where your knees would be?

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Postby BufordT » Fri Sep 03, 2004 9:12 am

mikeschn wrote:Hey Buford, you're way too easy...

There isn't much storage in there, maybe you could add a shelf above where your knees would be?

Mike...

P.S. When you get your power back, you'll have to check out the photos I post this weekend. I am planning on building the roof panels this weekend.


Well I'm lookiing at going a little different with this weekender. Lots of things will be stored on the outside. Those 5 gallon cans that fit on the jeeps. One on each side for water. A/C sticking out the back side. I got lost of ideas.

A Gage type cover.

I'll use the truck to haul most of the kitchen stuff. Might even make a mini weekender to fit in the back of the truck that can be removed when I get to the campsite.

I'll keep you posted.

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Postby Steve Frederick » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:17 am

That's it! A camp kitchen, built as a mini version of your camper! The hatch would open to reveal your cupboards, stove or whatever. It could stand on pipe legs, threaded into the bottom. We had a kitchen box a lot like Len DaDonna's , when I was an explorer scout, a looooooong time ago! :cry:
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Postby BufordT » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:28 am

Steve Frederick wrote:That's it! A camp kitchen, built as a mini version of your camper! The hatch would open to reveal your cupboards, stove or whatever. It could stand on pipe legs, threaded into the bottom. We had a kitchen box a lot like Len DaDonna's , when I was an explorer scout, a looooooong time ago! :cry:


That's the idea Steve.

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Postby Steve Frederick » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:33 am

Hmmmmm, I'd better get some cedar strips cut! :twisted:
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Postby mikeschn » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:49 am

Uh oh... another 200 hours in cedar strips... :?

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Postby Steve Frederick » Fri Sep 03, 2004 10:54 am

Nah,,,only 199 :P
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