Thanks again for all the great feedback guys.
On the size, I shot out 20-24 feet as something because the first build would be a proto type for my use, and that's the size range I would be looking for. There would be no limitations on size, I could do anything from 14 to 35 feet and everything in between.
At this point, I'm actually even thinking about starting with a 16' single axel, just to get a build out there and to show/prove the idea and what could be done.
On the axels, I'm not set ether way on torsion or springs. Torsion are generally a little easier to build with, but I would be able to provide whatever a costumer wants.
I'm thinking that this will probably need to be a custom, or semi custom type of endeavor. That's worked well for me in the boat business, not trying to compete with the mass produced brands, but building a better product that exact way somebody wants it.
It has absolutely been me experience that if you can provide a truly cut above product in quality, there will always be a select market for it and people that will pay for it.
As far as my shortcomings regarding my engineering abilities, or lack there of, pretty confident I can produce a box on wheels somebody can sleep in. In all seriousness, I have a lot of experience in building and designing things a lot bigger, and exposed to much greater stresses and environments then any travel trailer. I'm not a travel trailer guru by any means, but being able to build and produce a solid unit, that is bullet proof, cosmetically appealing, and virtually maintenance free, I feel very confinement in being able to do so. It will be a learning curve, and maybe no one will want what I can turn out. My experiences with campers have been mainly using them as rather remote hunting camps, some have some to learn as to what eminities are important in a modern travel trailer. My main focus is in getting the basic structure, she'll and overall look and construction. If I can really change what the norm is on that, I can always do what it will take to outfit the interior to where it will need to be.
Thanks again for all the great info. I was rather confident that there would be some interest in such a creation, and now my gears are really turning. I'm looking foreword to being able to start construction.
Justin
