Critical Mass wrote:My TD is still on paper and I'm in the "collecting ideas" stage. It seems fairly common to utilize 1x sticks to build the wall frames and 1/4" ply on the interior wall with 3/4" insulation but (here comes the first of many questions) why not use 1/4" ply for the outside wall as well instead of the 3/4"? It seems like structurally it should be about the same as using 3/4" ply but with less weight.
I could be wrong, just ask my wife,
David
1/4 + 1" + 1/4 is what I plan to do but many will disagree.
like if something hits the outside will it hold up. But I have found many are built with 1/4 on the outside.
Many of these guys have over built their tears but it is they'res and they can do what they want with pride
It will be lighter and weight depends alot on what you are pulling it with.
If it is a old VW bugor a Truck. Andrew is from England and can show lots of examples of lighter contruction. While many here in the US have big trailers they pull for longer trips.
So it really depends on your budget and what luxuryes you want when you are camping.
And you will be finished before me, I just figured out I have to start over again. At least I only have the floor.
So Welcome to a world where answers can be found ..... full of very smart folks with creative ideas.
Email Mike he will love to get you started.
Ron D.