lozza59 · Jul 26, 2019

hi,i am building this 130 camper its coming along a bit slowly but we are getting there

chassis was solid except for this crossmember replaced with galv

start of the subframe build

floor panel stuck down to the glued and riveted ally sheet

box section frame the glued and bolted down

panels cut to shape waiting for the door to come and cut that in before sticking it all together...2 main reasons for it going so slowly is all the research on the net for information on how to build and where to source stuff and lead times...6 weeks panels ....month for welders ...etc etc ....still we are getting there

loz

lozza59 · Jul 26, 2019

sorry about the double picture posts

loz

windy81 · Jul 26, 2019

awesome. using the aluminium will bring the weight down a bit. Looking forward to seeing this come along

lozza59 · Jul 26, 2019

not as much as the missis

Bobsticle · Jul 27, 2019

I thought you started with the inner skin so the panels can be slid inside easily. Then wire and onto insulation, finally cladding the outside.

That’s how I’m doing mine. I think.

lozza59 · Jul 27, 2019

not sure what you mean mate

Hicap phill · Jul 27, 2019

Bobsticle said:
I thought you started with the inner skin so the panels can be slid inside easily. Then wire and onto insulation, finally cladding the outside.

That’s how I’m doing mine. I think.

Easier to get the walls ups,mark where the cabinets etc are to go then run your electric,water in.
Best to have a plan & draw it on the floor then you know it’s going to fit.

Hicap phill · Jul 27, 2019

@lozza59
What are the sides made from?

Bobsticle · Jul 27, 2019

Hicap phill said:
Easier to get the walls ups,mark where the cabinets etc are to go then run your electric,water in.
Best to have a plan & draw it on the floor then you know it’s going to fit.

Yea. That’s how I figured. Inside skin then fit out. The external skin becomes redundant until everything is framed out and wired in.

Bobsticle · Jul 27, 2019

Looks ruddy good though

You can tell it’s a winner, just by the T shirt

Bobsticle · Jul 27, 2019

lozza59 said:
not sure what you mean mate

Have a look at all the caravan self builds on YouTube. They all fit the inner wall skin first after the frame is built. Then frame out the fixtures and fittings. Extra noggins, anchors and fixing points can be fitted from the outside. Once any wiring or pipe work is layed inside the walls they normally then insulate from the outside, between the frame then fit the outer skin.

lozza59 · Jul 28, 2019

Hicap phill said:
@lozza59
What are the sides made from?

40 mm insulated panel with 150mm x3mm ally insert strips positioned where you are going to mount cabinets ect,floor has ply sheet incorporated for extra strength...see the off cut

lozza59 · Jul 28, 2019

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lozza59 · Aug 16, 2019

Wolf springs air bags and kevlar sleeves.... 1st one fitted.... Yes

lozza59 · Sep 10, 2019

so i decided i want to put an ally skin over the panels

lots eaiser before you start the build

archiebroge1 · Sep 11, 2019

epic build subscribed

Little art · Sep 15, 2019

Yep, NICE! ... follow!

generaldogsbody · Sep 15, 2019

Yes,i like it.

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