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Wow! StretchMike,
Great Work! That looks awesome. Love the way the the retro look blends in with the fine woodworking. My build is at just the right place to add something like this. I thought I’d add some lighting up on the Pod itself for better road safety but hadn’t imagined anything as beautiful as that. I’d love to know a little more about how you approached constructing the fairings. Did you turn them on a lathe? Did you laminate the plywoods (birch ply?) with a hollow center for wiring? and how did you get those beautiful thin bowl-like thin edges? I’ve done a fair amount of woodworking so I can really appreciate skilled workmanship when I see it.
Thanks for sharing!
Wow, Thanks for the great responses. Daws1954, Thank you for taking the time to measure all of that out. That’s just the kind of detail that I needed. Also, Thanks to Artistic Adam and Catcamper for your suggestions and ideas. Now I can move forward with planning that out. (Hey Cat, you’re right, you can never have enough hooks. How about those 3M “Command” sticky-hooks that you can re-locate if you want to without damaging the camper?).
I’ve purchased a 100 amp hr AGM battery and am planning on constructing an electrical box underneath the Trailex trailer. Set up high between the last 2 cross-member sections, it should only hang down 8″-9″ or so (well above the height of the wheel axel). In this electrical compartment I’ll locate the battery, power inverter, and battery charger. Constructed well, I think I can keep it essentially watertight and high enough that it will stay free from road hazards. Being towards the back of the trailer will provide easy access. I thought I would mount it with hinges so that the box can swing down as it opens. The whole point being that I’ll be Battery/Electrical Compartment free in the Galley area. I hit on a few great finds that I thought I would share. 1’st: A 10 piece nesting stainless steel cookware set from Magma. It is SOLID. A little pricey but well worth it. I was Very please with the quality. The removable handles are well made and pretty ingenious with how they lock on using a sort of dovetail cleat. The whole set nests down to 10.8″ X 10.8″ X 8″. If anyone’s in the market I highly recommend it. I purchased mine from West Marine but here’s the Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Magma-Products-A10-360L-Stainless-Cookware/dp/B002TV7QD2/ref=pd_sim_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KD7RQNDAXHKGZHHJ4SD9
2’nd: I found a dual fuel single burner stove from Gas One that is just what we needed. Though I haven’t fired it up yet, I’ve received it and inspected it pretty carefully. I want the flexibility of a standard mini propane canister in case I’m not close enough to a butane source. At about $49 from Amazon I though it was a pretty good deal as well. Here’s the link to it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HQRD8EO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3’rd: (much less cool) I found these nifty nesting wash tub sink sets on the E-trailer.com site. The drain board and dryer rack fit inside it. I ordered a 2nd tub so, of course, they nest together. I loved Artistic Adam’s version of a mini sink but I’m just not ready to go there yet. Here’s that link: https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Kitchen/Camco/CAM43518.html .
Now that I have some accurate measurements to spring-board from I’ll lay out my compartments to accommodate all of the above. Thanks again for those who took the time to reply. More suggestions always appreciated!
