Modifying the Weekender for family of 5

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Postby Miriam C. » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:43 am

Alfred I used 5'x5' Baltic Birch to get the height. It might make a lot of waste for you to use on cabinets. 8)
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here is a small "how to" on scarfing plywood

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Final Plans - Starting build Journal

Postby Alfred » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:59 pm

Hi Gang,

Here is the final drawing (Courtesy of Mike S.) of my Modified Weekender for a Family of Five.

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As I am now transitioning from design-mode to building-mode I am going to start a "Build Journal" as a new thread here:
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=21416

Thanks!

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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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Re: Final Plans - Starting build Journal

Postby H@nk » Sun Jan 27, 2008 3:30 pm

Alfred wrote:Hi Gang,

Here is the final drawing (Courtesy of Mike S.) of my Modified Weekender for a Family of Five.

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As I am now transitioning from design-mode to building-mode I am going to start a "Build Journal" as a new thread here:
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=21416

Thanks!

Al in Asheville :thumbsup:


Maybe a little late, but why don't you use a roof like in the VolksWagen Carlifornia? When the kids are small, they can sleep in there, when they go out (sleeping in a tent), you take out the sleeping-area and have almost room to stand up. Just a thought
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Re: Final Plans - Starting build Journal

Postby Alfred » Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:08 pm

Maybe a little late, but why don't you use a roof like in the VolksWagen Carlifornia? When the kids are small, they can sleep in there, when they go out (sleeping in a tent), you take out the sleeping-area and have almost room to stand up. Just a thought


I had inserted a picture of a VW California here, but later deleted it. You can Google for an image and several will come up.

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From plain trailer to campground!

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Postby H@nk » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:51 am

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Postby H@nk » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:57 am

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Where to put the vent/fan

Postby Alfred » Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:38 am

Hey Gang,

Given I will have one window in the front, one in each door, and now one other window in each side wall, where would be the best placement of the Fantastic Vent/Fan? I was planning on putting it in the front roof, more or less over the doors. Would this be the optimal location?

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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Re: Where to put the vent/fan

Postby planovet » Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:56 am

Alfred wrote:...where would be the best placement of the Fantastic Vent/Fan? I was planning on putting it in the front roof, more or less over the doors. Would this be the optimal location?


That's where I would put it. Past that peak and it would be blowing on the bunk bed and the bed under would not get much circulation. Just my opinion.
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Sliding bunk mock-up

Postby Alfred » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:33 pm

Hey Gang,

Posted this in the build journal, but I am going to post here in the design page, too. Finally - Here it is with the rails and a mock-up of the bunk (I want to redo the bunk in a hardwood) - But it is cool to see the concept in fruition!

The bunk slides forward to allow access to the galley/storage:
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...Then the bunk slides back at night, when the kids are going to sleep on it. Allowing it to slide allows for a bigger bunk...

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Here it is from the inside, when it is in the sleeping position

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Wow! Getting closer to getting it done! I'll keep you posted!

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4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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