Here we go again , yet another vehicle 2012 frontier pro4x

[Smileyshaun]

Well the tires looked like they would work well for my intended use but for some reason they all wanted to take 9 to 10 ounces of weight to balance so they are being returned. So I went Plan B and just got what they had in stock the Pathfinder all-terrain. A little loud for a at but they will do the job

 

[Smileyshaun]

Took a quick little day trip . New tires work great , little loud and a little heavy but aired down to 10 they seem to work good . The fiancé drive around a bit , had to pull out a gx470 a couple times but eventually he got out and back on the road.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

Took a quick little day trip . New tires work great , little loud and a little heavy but aired down to 10 they seem to work good . The fiancé drive around a bit , had to pull out a gx470 a couple times but eventually he got out and back on the road. View attachment 250534View attachment 250535View attachment 250536View attachment 250537View attachment 250538View attachment 250539View attachment 250540

You found it! The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree!!!

 

[Smileyshaun]

Mileage has dropped a little. From pdx to bend I got 17 from bend to pdx 18.5 considering the extra weight and size I’m happy so far .

 

[Smileyshaun]

More snow , been so busy with life it’s hard to get out but day trips are sometimes just what you need for sanity

 

[reaver]

More snow , been so busy with life it’s hard to get out but day trips are sometimes just what you need for sanity View attachment 252631View attachment 252632

Looks like a ball. I feel ya man. I was actually out last weekend for a solo trip. Couldn't make it to my destination, so came back down and camped at succor creek.

 

[Smileyshaun]

I may have dumb ideas and stack of plywood in the garage

 

[Smileyshaun]

It’s a start

 

[reaver]

It’s a start View attachment 253071

Oh snap. You weren't kidding! I thought the sketch was just an idea! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Oh snap. You weren't kidding! I thought the sketch was just an idea! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

still not sure how exactly I’m going to make it just starting with the basic shape and figuring it out from there . My plan is to make a skeleton frame out of plywood, pocket hole s and a ton of glue . Then construction adhesive in some foam for extra insulation and rigidity. It may or may not work we will see .

 

[reaver]

still not sure how exactly I’m going to make it just starting with the basic shape and figuring it out from there . My plan is to make a skeleton frame out of plywood, pocket hole s and a ton of glue . Then construction adhesive in some foam for extra insulation and rigidity. It may or may not work we will see .

Well, if it's any help, I build my trailer out of plywood, and it's been holding up quite well.

I framed the box using 2x4, as we were planning on mounting a rooftop tent up there, I needed it to support our weight.

The key is to use exterior or marine grade plywood, and to make sure the edges are sealed.

I don't know that I'd rely solely on plywood to keep its rigidity, especially given long spans in the center with no structural support. At a bare minimum, I'd reenforce the walls and roof with 1x2.this would also give you an area to run wires and lay down insulation.

Just a thought.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Well, if it's any help, I build my trailer out of plywood, and it's been holding up quite well.

I framed the box using 2x4, as we were planning on mounting a rooftop tent up there, I needed it to support our weight.

The key is to use exterior or marine grade plywood, and to make sure the edges are sealed.

I don't know that I'd rely solely on plywood to keep its rigidity, especially given long spans in the center with no structural support. At a bare minimum, I'd reenforce the walls and roof with 1x2.this would also give you an area to run wires and lay down insulation.

Just a thought.

I plan on gluing two- 3 layers of the plywood together making essentially glulams. should be a little lighter and uses up my scrap pile of plywood . This is kind a proof of concept for me .

 

[reaver]

I plan on gluing two- 3 layers of the plywood together making essentially glulams. should be a little lighter and uses up my scrap pile of plywood . This is kind a proof of concept for me .

Sweet! I say do it, and let's see how it works. :D

Looking forward to seeing the progress.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Sometimes I wonder why I get these hairbrain ideas . So many pocket holes

 

[Smileyshaun]

Little more progress . Getting the inside framing more or less figured . Still need to figure out the roof I know a flat roof will be the easiest but boring .

 

[Smileyshaun]

Things are taking shape

 

[AggieOE]

This looks like a fun project!

 

[Smileyshaun]

Unfortunately I pulled a muscle in my back ( stupid garden ) so been sidelined a bit and haven’t really done much of anything really . Got the roof shape mostly figured out but still debating on making it a hard sided pop up or not . The fiancé kinda wants a tent trailer and for a lot of situations it would be fantastic so if we go that route I may abandon this whole pop top idea and just keep it solid walled .

 

[Smileyshaun]

It’s getting there

 

[Smileyshaun]

Oh man has life been busy but slowly plugging away at the camper. Ended up not liking how tall it was so I cut 14 inches off the top of it and help strengthen it without adding much weight I made a jig so I could put splines in all the corners a little more work than I thought it was going to be and I’ve managed to ruin three router bit by hitting screws, but it’s coming along and so far I’m around 400lbs I think . Also to not I have most all my Titan swap parts together.