First of all, at nearing 70 and the only experience I have building anything is putting together Ikea stuff, so not gifted with talent, ability or tools, I want a tiny camper. My knees are shot so being taller is better, also my TV can only tow 1000 #. On social security, my budget for acquiring is, uh, shall we say as slim as an anorexic model? Would this idea work? I see where one can buy a kit of metal joining pieces to connect 2x4's so that the cuts would be straight and the build square. I think I can do that. A 6x8 shed on a Northern 5x8 trailer, no potty or real kitchen, going very minimal here. If I buy the lumber to make a frame, then build a modified foamie and skin it with thin plywood inside and out, I have judged that it will work weight wise and stain well (look good). Also the style I like is the barn style, so I could orient it so that facing the back of the car, the roof would go up so the wind would sweep up and over (ie assume aerodynamic purposes). I could hire someone to cut the lumber to a modified plan, I don't want a real tall camper, I can slump while walking in it. Plenty of room for me, the dog, my walker, and the coleman stove and ice chest.
So what do you think? I have no family left so unless I can convince the VA that this is part of my treatment, I only have me to do this. The dog's main hobby is sleeping so he can't help, except to look mini dachshund cute. Lol And doing it this way, I can do a little each month as affordable. And if the old ticker does give out first, I can be buried in it. Hey maybe you CAN take it with you.
Opinions on the build, not the insanity of the whole idea.
Sorry this is so long.
Kay