pflaming Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Posted March 15, 2018 I am aware of the need for clean metal, another reason to bolt / screw it together. On strength, I believe the strength of a structure is the combination of the total. For example, it is easy to break one pencil, very difficult to break three held together by easily breakable rubber bands. Carpel Tunnel procedure today so have time to mull this over. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Posted March 15, 2018 Wind loading can be a PITA....any holes you drill will weaken the tube wall. What gauge tubing are you using? 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Posted March 15, 2018 Will add a storage area with the forward side at an angle similar to the windshield, at 55 mph wind load should be minimal. Tube strength, with hard board backing and triangular bracing, the structure should be sufficient. Just returned from carpal tunnel surgery, so will be set back a few. So Worden, my report is in! Quote
John-T-53 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 Will you be building a dedicated area for the cat, within this camper? Quote
DJ194950 Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 Temporary cat hotel or full time? They only need a cubicle! No matches allowed! DJ Quote
pflaming Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) I'm designing a small "tank" for my new cat! Edited March 16, 2018 by pflaming Quote
tom'sB2B Posted March 16, 2018 Report Posted March 16, 2018 Paul. That’s a good look’n cat. I see a bit of a resemblance. Maybe it’s the ear hair 1 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 17, 2018 Author Report Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) I'm going to bolt through at all connectors the reinforce for shear strength an wind loading with properly placed plywood triangles. It looks a little cruce now, but all squared up will be a nice frame. Since the top of the camper now is very light, the strength should be very sufficient. Additionally, the truck cab cuts through the air which should leave some vacuum space begin for. Ive got to be very careful with my wrist, so easy to reach for something. . . . Edited March 20, 2018 by pflaming Quote
1TonDirtyMopar Posted March 19, 2018 Report Posted March 19, 2018 Reminds me of what my truck used to be... 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Posted March 19, 2018 Cool. Is that camper on a long wheelbase truck? Quote
DJ194950 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 Ya looking for a new project Paul ? May know of a short wheelbase Dodge flathead 6 with flatbed in Modesto area! Make your own cab-over? DJ Quote
pflaming Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Posted March 20, 2018 NO NEW PROJECTS.i will finish what I have clean out my shop and do fun things. There are so many things to see in a 250 mile radius from my house, work has lost all attraction for me. zachary and are are going to stay Saturday night in Groveland, ca on the way to Yosemite. The streets are so narrow the can only park on one side. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 7:20 PM, pflaming said: Additionally, the truck cab cuts through the air which should leave some vacuum space begin for. You are dreaming...wake up before you hurt somebody Quote
pflaming Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Jeff, please explain, "You are dreaming"? Refer below. Before I continue, I'm going to listen to Jeff, Merle, and Don and check this all out. My wrist needs more healing time anyway. Edited March 20, 2018 by pflaming Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 Really? Paul I have been unfortunate enough to witness stuff that looks like what you are building come apart on the freeway. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/11/2018 at 10:55 AM, FlashBuddy said: What?! And you hope to finish that in a month? Where do you get you energy? Are twenty some years old? I may have to head out to Cali to see it. maybe not, it could make the 11 o'clock news.... 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Relax everyone, Been checking around and have abandoned the build! Please advise. Will my '52 B3B safely haul a camper like this one. This is about 100 miles from me. It was his fathers hunting/fishing camper mostly in the Sierra Mountains, our back yard. Is mine for less than $400. My surgery is healing really nice, just protect it for another 10 days and it will be good to go. Edited March 20, 2018 by pflaming Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 those unit are in my opinion too heavy and bulky for any truck..new or old.......you would probably do better with a nice locking bed box and put your tent and bedroll in there for safe keeping.... 1 Quote
pflaming Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Posted March 20, 2018 Tim, I'm thinking the same thing. There are many small trailers for sale at low prices, towing one would be easier and give me mobility at the camp site. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, pflaming said: Relax everyone, Been checking around and have abandoned the build! Please advise. Will my '52 B3B safely haul a camper like this one. This is about 100 miles from me. It was his fathers hunting/fishing camper mostly in the Sierra Mountains, our back yard. Is mine for less than $400. I am happy to hear this. My Dad and I came very close to being killed years ago. The plywood roof of a homemade camper lifted off on the 5 Fwy and bounced feet in front of the sports car we were in. Good thing our car was only about 40" high as the bouncing sheet of plywood just cleared our roof when we went under it. Car behind us was not so lucky and there were severe injuries. It wasnt til the paramedics arrived that we realized how shook up we were. And of course the guy in the piece of crap camper kept going probably oblivious to how he had affected others. This sort of stuff happens all the time but hopefully none of us are involved. Paul I have thought about this camper/trailer thing quite a bit the last few years. I think either a pop up tent trailer or a teardrop make the most sense for trucks like ours. My opinion for what it is worth. Jeff 1 Quote
John-T-53 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 ...And that means a proper hitch, wiring harness, chains, and brakes to go with it! 2 Quote
Frank Elder Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 2 hours ago, pflaming said: Relax everyone, Been checking around and have abandoned the build! Please advise. Will my '52 B3B safely haul a camper like this one. This is about 100 miles from me. It was his fathers hunting/fishing camper mostly in the Sierra Mountains, our back yard. Is mine for less than $400. My surgery is healing really nice, just protect it for another 10 days and it will be good to go. 1 ton suspension and duals would be the only way I would put that train wreck in the back of one of my trucks. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 then you run into the issue of collector insurance that will actually cover you when towing. be aware most won't Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted March 20, 2018 Report Posted March 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Young Ed said: then you run into the issue of collector insurance that will actually cover you when towing. be aware most won't Yep and If you are using this like a daily driver then you ought to have a standard type policy at the very least. Because mine is above 4000# and I use it for work I have commercial plates. Minimum coverage on Commercial vehicles here in California has much higher limits than a standard policy and that is just fine with me. Still only costs me about $750 a year. Safe not sorry. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted March 21, 2018 Report Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Plenty of good truck tents like this for around $200 or less. Add an air mattress and a short step ladder and camp away. Edited March 21, 2018 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote
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