The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

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The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:51 am

I have been working on this for some time, hopefully will finish soon
139871 The Plan
139872 Trailer purchased, will need repair and extended
139891 Making the frame
139882Test stand up
139883 Full frame check
139893 New draw bar
139886 Painted
139887 Laminating ply to frame
139896 Another stand up check
139897 Looking good
139898 Inside looking back
139899 Back hatch
139900 Kitchen starting to take shape
139901 TV fitted
139902 Test live
139904 Locker doors fitted
139905 Kitchen doors fitted
139903 Needed a window in the front - another design change!
139906 Sink and tap fitted
139907 Starting insulation
139908 Skinning underway
139909 One side done, made a little boo boo and folded the blue panel the wrong way, never mind all being painted later
139910 Skinning the other side
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby aggie79 » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:37 am

Very nice...and roomy too! Keep those pictures coming.
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:13 am

Passengers side done
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Front lower panel fitted
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby Mushin » Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:49 am

Very nice, what are the dimensions?
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:43 pm

Mushin wrote:Very nice, what are the dimensions?

Thanks for the question 2600mm long x 1400 wide x 1200mm high

Or 102" long x 55" wide x 48" high approx
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Sun Jan 01, 2017 4:53 pm

Thought everyone would like an update - after 3 years she is nearly finished ImageImageImage

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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby Flatworm » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:58 am

Looks great. Where do you live? I'm in the Waikato.
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby noseoil » Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:59 am

Very nice! Looks strong & light & should last a long time, a job well done.
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby Alan_H » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:24 am

Very Nice!! Great job in the Weekender. :applause:
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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:26 pm

Flatworm wrote:Looks great. Where do you live? I'm in the Waikato.
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Hi Nigel, I'm in Christchurch, thanks for the comment

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Re: The Johnson Weekender from New Zealand

Postby DrBeat » Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:27 pm

Thanks for the comments I really appreciate it, I'm in Christchurch, New Zealand

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