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New Design - Micro Standy

PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 10:54 pm
by stomperxj
I'd like to admit to you all that I have a problem. I can't seem to stop drawing trailers. I really enjoy it. Here's another one:

I have named it the Micro Standy but it is based on a German trailer I found called the Werferlinger LT9-200. It is a very compact design with a cool dinette setup. The original is only 6'6 long. I added a couple inches for bed length. I bet you could build one pretty light too...

Specs:
6'-8" long
6'-8" tall
5'-8" wide
5'-4" standing height
78x48 bed
Closet and small counter area
Room for a/c under the bed somewhere

I need to update a few things on it, change the length of the table and add windows but you get the idea...

Original:

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Screen caps:
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I like the compact trailers for some reason. Easy to tow and you can build them in a standard garage as most of the ones I draw are under 7' overall height...

Jess

PostPosted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:09 pm
by High Desert
keep drawing Jess, you're doing great stuff there :thumbsup:

that is a very slick little trailer. I can see that being very popular. Done any weight calculations yet?

oh yeah, like that folding table idea too

PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:17 am
by planovet
I like that folding table also. Great idea! :applause:

PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:52 am
by schaney
Jess, there is a pill for CSTAT (Can't Stop Thinking About Trailers) :shock: But for the life of me I don't know why anyone would want to take it :D

PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:02 pm
by mikeschn
That is a very slick design. I like it.

And like the guys say, keep drawing! It keeps us on our toes! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Mike...

PostPosted: Sat May 23, 2009 3:42 pm
by madjack
schaney wrote:Jess, there is a pill for CSTAT (Can't Stop Thinking About Trailers) :shock: But for the life of me I don't know why anyone would want to take it :D


...isit a RED pill or a BLUE pill???????????????... 8)

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 2:24 am
by grant whipp
Heya, Jess!

Ya know ... I don't usually go 'round sayin' things like this, but ... I might just have to build me on o' them ... :shock: ...! That there's dayum cool ... 8) ...!

CHEERS!

Grant

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:59 am
by Dean in Eureka, CA
Jess,
Some folks brought one if those to IRG1.0 and it was totally cool.
I really dig what you did with the dinette/bed combo. Fabulous!!! :thumbsup:
Check out the smallest Airstream ever built in this video

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Six feet shorter than the Wee Wind...

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 6:52 pm
by Miriam C.
:thinking: Now that is just plain cute. Very useful size!

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:34 pm
by Sam I am
Wow! Good design and nicely drawn, too! I like it.
:thumbsup:
One suggestion: Put some velcro strips on those cushions to hold them together when they form the bed. That inside cushion might want to fall off if you toss and turn, or .........whatever in bed!
;)
Sam

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:39 pm
by shopfabricator
Yep, Buildin this One! :twisted:
Thanks! :thumbsup:

Gary

PostPosted: Sun May 24, 2009 10:07 pm
by stomperxj
Thanks for all the good feedback and cool vid link Dean :) If there is some interest I can work on some flat layouts and drawings and PDF and post them for whoever wants...

I have a lot of interest in building a short standy after the Sawtooth is done too... I have another design that is 8'-6" long that I will post later...

PostPosted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:45 am
by aggie79
stomperxj wrote:I have a lot of interest in building a short standy after the Sawtooth is done too... I have another design that is 8'-6" long that I will post later...


I'm there with you. And the CFO has already given approval for #2 after #1 is complete.

In the interim, I started learning Sketchup. I like your design. Is it posted in the library (or whatever it is called)?

CAD

PostPosted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:37 pm
by Prem
Are you guys using "Catia" aka "Solidworks" for your drawings here?

Lemme know.

TIA,

Prem

Re: CAD

PostPosted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:54 pm
by stomperxj
aggie79 wrote:I'm there with you. And the CFO has already given approval for #2 after #1 is complete.

In the interim, I started learning Sketchup. I like your design. Is it posted in the library (or whatever it is called)?


Its actually on my hard drive. PM with your email for a copy


Prem wrote:Are you guys using "Catia" aka "Solidworks" for your drawings here?

Lemme know.

TIA,

Prem


I use Autocad to do all my modeling and use Sketchup to render. Solidworks is pretty spendy. Sketchup is free and pretty easy to use...