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[Bodhi]

<p>Wow! Thanks for blowing up my pictures like that. I have no idea how to do that. Great! One more thing to learn.<br><br>Here is my current thought train:<br><br>Do I want to spend the money and add maybe one more foot across (6" on both sides) and maybe two feet in length (6" to the front and 12" - 18" to the back)... or... do I want to keep it just like it is and start building up?<br><br>Because this is my future RV, I have to think in terms of what I find to be important. Some people will always want, or even need, twenty-one sq. ft more room. It is a lot of gain for such a small space. &nbsp; Am I a person who needs more space?<br><br>But! On the other hand... it will add a couple hundred dollars more to the initial cost of building... it will add weight, which is the main objective to avoid with this project... <em><br><br>And, with that... I think I have just answered my question. The main objective: Low Cost and Minimal Weight. If I need more room later, I will have learned a lot from this build.<br><br></em>Oh, I am so excited!<br>Bodhi</p>

 

[longjohn]

Looks like a good base for a teardrop trailer.

 

[Bodhi]

I tried to post a picture of my newly organized camper sleeper... pics may be too big... will try again.<br><br><img class="bbc_img" src="http://bodhacious.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/2013-04-07-004.jpg" rel="lightbox">

 

[Bodhi]

Oh... it worked...<br><br>I have three sleeping bags in there and a very thick down comforter.<br><br>For the windows, I made covers from rigid 1/2" foam insulation and I used duct tape to put hinges on them so they fold up with not in use.&nbsp; I hope to develope a stylish system for hanging them up eventually, but for now I just duct tape them in place when I sleep.<br><br>I even have two room tent tucked up in there. Camping out is great!&nbsp; Stealthing out may be a bit more problematic or less enjoyable at this time.&nbsp; I haven't tried to stealth yet.<br><br>Will keep ya posted!<br><br>Also, I have decided to add the extra space on the trailer.... 6" on either side and 18" on the back.&nbsp; I have a guy who will weld it for me CHEAP and since I only paid $200 for it I have money left in the budget for that.<br><br>Slowly but surely it is all coming along.&nbsp; The fact that I have 10 yrs, 9 mths and 19 ds (but who's counting) before retirement gives me plenty of time to get this done!<br><br>Peace, Love, Patience and Persistant Determination to all..... BODHI

 

[cyndi]

<p>Good to see you making progress, Bodhi! Your set up looks very comfortable and efficient!</p>

 

[WanderingRain]

Duuuude! Nice deal! Are you gonna make a tiny home on that trailer? <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[Bodhi]

I believe the little camper top is probably as old as a 90s... maybe even an 80s... but my truck is a 2003 Ford Ranger with a 6' bed.&nbsp; It does look bigger, huh?<br><br>Thank you for commenting on it being a "nice clean set up".&nbsp; I have juggled the crates and cushions and bedding around in there for over a month.&nbsp; My next project is creating a tyvek bed cover with grommets and some hooks on the frame of the camper to cover everything up when I need to... for security and just in case there is a little rain leakage (I am still working on sealing and painting the roof)<br><br>I have two milk crates that will go in there when I am living in it that should hold all my clothes.&nbsp; I think the plan will put them similar to how you said you had&nbsp;a shelf in the front.&nbsp; Right now I have 4 gallons of water where they will be but I am looking for a better place for my water.<br><br>Again, thank you for your input.&nbsp; I love showing my little blue camping buddy off and so few people in my life understand how much it means to me.<br><br>Peace Out... BODHI

 

[Bodhi]

Hi Cyndi and WanderingRain...<br><br>Thank you for reading about my little project.&nbsp; It is going slower than I had anticipated but that is because external forces are at work in my life syphoning my money from my bank account.&nbsp; Hopefully, it will all turn around... SOON!&nbsp; Even if it doesn't turn soon, I have time.... 10 yrs, 9 mths, ?? dys.<br><br>I wanted to head to East Texas tonight and do some mowing tomorrow morning... but... money and thunderstorms yesterday and this morning will probably keep me home tonight.&nbsp; Hmmmm... I may just sleep out there tonight anyway!&nbsp; I am Master of My Universe!!!!&nbsp; Right? Right!&nbsp; Right On!<br><br><img class="emoticon bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif">&nbsp; Bodhi

 

[my_vantasy]

You have a really nice, clean and organized set up. I agree--celebrate your progress by sleeping out there tonight anyway!

 

[Bodhi]

Duuuude! Nice deal! Are you gonna make a tiny home on that trailer? <img class="bbc_img" src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" rel="lightbox">

<br><br>YES!&nbsp; I met two women recently who lived in two vans and four tents and, let me tell you, they had it nice.&nbsp; They stayed in Thousand Trails Campgrounds and they each had their own rooms (they were actual sisters) and they had a large common room with a cooking area and a big TV viewing station and then "outside" they had a screened in shelter cover with a recliner and a rock and a table and a book shelf with books and puzzles!<br><br>If NATURE is my living room, my little sleeping and neccessary rooms should be plenty of space.<br><br>Much love out there...<br>Bodhi