Unusual Designs Found on Internet

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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby OP827 » Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:36 pm

Came across this unique lifting roof caravan video today. I never thought that such a concept would ever be realized, but it looks like it was, and perhaps long time ago as I can judge by the looks of the trailer. I wonder if there is more information on this caravan that can be found...
Enjoy the video.
https://youtu.be/KQfKuYSzcbc
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby OP827 » Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:58 pm

I also found the original patent pdf from Poland for the above mentioned folding caravan here - http://pubserv.uprp.pl/publicationserver/Temp/dj0edjdh32orf1ensvkrdce6q3/PL65113B1.pdf
Drawings show how the lifting mechanism works. If the link does not work, try to google the patent by the number: PL65113B1
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Interesting motorcycle tent trailer

Postby WizardOfOdds » Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:27 pm


If above does not play, here is the direct link to youtube I used
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiUq8Z1M_Xs
WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Mity Lite Tilt top fiberglass egg

Postby WizardOfOdds » Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:52 am

For those who love fiberglass eggs, here is one with a tilt-elevating roof.
Nice low closed height, but many of us older folks prefer (some need) a full height entry door rather than a half-height hatch.
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More at http://www.fiberglassrv.com.
WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby yrock87 » Tue Oct 04, 2016 3:14 pm

I looked at this thread during my lunch break. now I'm looking through youtube videos instead of working....

It is amazing what people have thought up out there.

VW 5th wheel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u65bkPEAQ0

opal car extension trailer thing (kinda like the hitch pod)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3bAWScMdjs
The SJ Cruiser, my 5x10 Benroy build http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=64944
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DIY Expedition Trailer

Postby WizardOfOdds » Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:38 am

Not for everyone, but interesting and well done. Lots of ideas to ponder.

WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Indestructible Awning

Postby WizardOfOdds » Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:20 am

Short video worth watching...
WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby greygoos » Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:21 am

As of 11/03 still for sale. Certainly a great project for somebody.http://syracuse.craigslist.org/rvs/5789777377.html
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby greygoos » Sat Dec 03, 2016 4:55 pm

Small Tear
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby OP827 » Tue Dec 13, 2016 12:21 am

Interesting truck camper from Australia, again
https://www.campertraileraustralia.com.au/features/technical/1309/diy-tray-back-camper-trailer
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Could not find if there is a video of the lifting roof in action..
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Front & Back Lifting with Fabric Sides

Postby WizardOfOdds » Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:38 am

check out this design with Front & Back Lifts with Fabric Sides

Note: Source picture is huge (3k x 2k hi res), to see full picture you can either
(1) repeatedly use <ctl - > (control minus key combination) until full photo fits on screen, or
(2) right-click download the image and view with an image viewer, or
(3) use this direct link which should auto resize the image to your browser
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/1f/ba/b1/1fbab103aeb47e558956f4b71fbe170b.jpg

edit July 2017:
I tried the tip by sdripper2 (using TinyPic), so the image should be only 640x480 now.
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edit 9/11/2020 Looks like the old link is bad, here is a new link to what seems to be the trailer I remember.
If pic does not fit your window, try holding <control> and tap the minus sign <-> key,
or download and view with your favorite viewer.
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WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Aqua Camper

Postby WizardOfOdds » Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:18 pm

For what it's worth, another floater
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all from http://www.adpost.com/au/vehicles/2727/

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WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Re: Unusual Designs Found on Internet

Postby greygoos » Tue May 30, 2017 8:34 pm

Another boat camper
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DIY Panel Folding

Postby WizardOfOdds » Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:33 pm

Interesting, very compact fold-down with over-the-top rear view while driving and backing.

If video does not play in this window, here is the full link
https://youtu.be/Sj8QPGRZQq8?t=165

here are some additional links

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WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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Pop Up with dual slide-outs

Postby WizardOfOdds » Sat Jun 10, 2017 4:37 pm

Like a complex design??

If video does not play in this window, here is full link
https://youtu.be/J3Rgv91pUTU?t=237
WizardOfOdds: Chalet shaped rag roof clam shell TIER drop for 4 cylinder tow
Tip Top Tier Drop thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=56232
Unusual Designs thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=64495
Tale of 2 Trailers thread http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=61451
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