by nobull » Sun Mar 10, 2019 12:01 am
Hello everyone! My first post. I have read the big thread! I was searching for ways to build a Vardo and ended up on this site. Started looking at different builds, Astroliner since it was a standee, then I came across the Streamfoam, it took a while to read that one and in the process became a believer but still had to read the big thread. In reading the long story and the progressive evolution of foamies I encountered slugs, ants, flying Frozen turkeys, hazardous bears, puppies, cats, and frogs. Not to mention some great people willing to hear any idea and hash it out.
I come from a construction/maintenance background, so I have built small projects to large. I am still convinced that I can build a Vardo ledge camper even out of foam with some architectural arches in 2 different directions inside for aesthetics and support. I am looking at 12-14 feet long and 7-8 foot wide standee about 6’3” high inside. I still have not worked out the plan yet.
I know some will say this is going to catch air…right now I am pulling a 30’TT that weighs about 6900 lbs. That catches air! I am thinking with adding fridge and outdoor kitchen (Slide out drawer from under the bed), shower and bath, and able to sleep 4, it still should be under 3000 lbs.
Glen had said in one post, “want your camper taller, just cut it half and add the foam” My plan is to cut the top 6 inches and do my roof on some saw horses where I can reach and then just add it back to the camper. I also don’t like working from a ladder.
By the way Glen how about putting ½ round on the bottom edge for a drip rail, canvas should wrap around nicely. Speaking of canvas, I have access to nursing home flat sheets that are a lot heavier than regular sheets(they get cold). These are almost as heavy as some drop clothes and they would be free…Thrifty!
"Don't know where we are going, but ain't no use in being late" Matthew Quigly
Nobull