Hi Steve,
Thanks for the nice words!
It is a bit fancy for camping, but I work outside all year long, so when we go camping/touring, I enjoy a touch of luxury...I gave up playing Daniel Boone a few years back...
Yes, I did all the work, except for mounting the new tires, and having the window glass cut.
The galley hinge is a stainless steel piano hinge, wrapped with vinyl covered cloth.
The ends of the cloth extend an inch or so past each end.
When the hatch is closed, the cloth is "pinched" so water can't get in (the hinge is mounted in a vertical position).
I also installed a second layer of cloth over the hinge to divert the water, and act as a reserve barrier.
I haven't weighed it yet, but am guessing 2000-2500 pounds, kinda overbuilt, 'cause I like heavy duty
Hithch weight is 300+.
The wheels are set very far back, it puts more weight on the tongue, but allows for very smooth high speed towing with no worries about sway.
The moisture from the shower won't likely be an issue on most summer days.
For the times the window and vent aren't enough, I have a bath fan that vents downward, and the roof vent has a fan that pushes air out, along with a fan mounted in the floor that draws air in.
If all that fails, I can open the door, it is 5' x 3' so it airs the place out pretty quick!
Rob
Waiting for "someday" will leave you on your deathbed wondering why you didn't just rearrange your priorities and enjoy the time you had, instead of waiting for a "better" time to come along...