Has anyone built their own camper?
Hi all, I have been giving some thought to building my own camper. I started looking at some of the projects on the web but wanted to see if there were specific sights anyone could suggest to help ...
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Thanks so much for the wisdom guys!?...and trust me....I have no problem listening to and taking advise now from those who have been there and done that. And my goal is not to do it cheaper, just do it right and the way we want it. I have already been to hard knocks school with a previous bus conversion project....then got better with van class B van conversion.
We have decided to sell our class A and get a 5th wheel for living. But would like to get something smaller for some traveling but dont want another vehicle. We had the class B but since I have and need a pick up truck because of work figured I would consider a TC.
My basic concern is in the frame/structure....
1. Does the weight of the camper rest on the bed of the truck... (my thoughts are yes)....or the side of the truck bed?
2. If the weight is on the truck bed, where do the exterior walls get their support from? I can see where it could get structural support in the front since the wall can have a horizontal member , but not sure in the rear with the door opening??
Thanks much
We have decided to sell our class A and get a 5th wheel for living. But would like to get something smaller for some traveling but dont want another vehicle. We had the class B but since I have and need a pick up truck because of work figured I would consider a TC.
My basic concern is in the frame/structure....
1. Does the weight of the camper rest on the bed of the truck... (my thoughts are yes)....or the side of the truck bed?
2. If the weight is on the truck bed, where do the exterior walls get their support from? I can see where it could get structural support in the front since the wall can have a horizontal member , but not sure in the rear with the door opening??
Thanks much
