Update on 1/4 Nelson "Stacker" build

[Roly Nelson]

Well it has taken 6 years, but it is finally finished. It only sleeps one, is 40 inches wide, 72 inches long and flips up on it's back end when stored against the wall in the garage. My feet touch the hatchlid, but shouldn't be a problem. I've kept the weight down by building with 1/8" plywood, a hollow-core door for the floor and no storage cabinets below the galley counter top. So far according to my bathroom scale, it weighs in at 245 lbs.

Being a first generation, Ameican-born Swede, I decided to paint it with the Swedish flag colors. Blue body and yellow fenders and window trim. Since my teardrop shaped windows don't open, I have built folding, removable screens to allow air flow in the opening below the gallley counter top and up through the roof hatch. If that doesn't do the job, I'll consider a remote 110 volt AC unit that can pump cool air inside. This might be required when I take it to Minden this summer.

During a test run, I was amazed that I was able to reach the top of the onramp to the freeway, doing 70 mph with my 4 banger Camry. If I was able to get 28 mpg pulling the heavier woody, I should be able to get 30 mpg pulling the "Stacker". We'll see. So, Lake Perris, here I come.
Roly

[Steve_Cox]

Roly,

Congratulations on finishing.

I've admired the pictures of the stacker sitting on it's end many times and can't wait to see the finished photos.

[S. Heisley]

Congratulations on the 1/4 Nelson stacker's completion! I'm guessing that you're going to do the 'unveiling' at the gathering?

One more question...How do you lift it up to stack it like this if it weighs 245 lbs?

[canned o minimum]

Roly,
You'll be the center of attraction once again, and "I" will be first in line to whitness the unveiling.

4 more days ! It'll take me two trips to git all my stuff there...

Yer #1 fan, Robert

[High Desert]

Outstanding Roly. Look forward to seeing pics too, have always admired the 1/4 stacker and your ingenuity in it's build. Now go have some fun!

[Betsey]

Hey Roly!

Looking forward to visiting with you in Minden and getting a look-see at the new trailer!

Betsey

[absolutsnwbrdr]

That is a really unique profile! Love it!! Can't wait to see the pictures of it finished!!

[Wolffarmer]

Hey Roly

Nice looking trailer. I have seen the pictures of it at the Dam Gathering. Looks like a nice build and one thought out instead of. Design it as I build method I usually use.

I have decided to paint most of mine as my varnishing technique sucked and the wood was crappy looking anyway. So now my sides will be blue with yellow fenders. Hmmmm. I am not copying you, really.



It just happened that way. I should have one side of it done this weekend. Will do the other side in a few months

Randy