Hi everyone,

I built this camper a couple of years ago and thought I'd share some photos.

I wanted a slide in camper that preserved as much cargo capacity as possible, had a large loading hatch, but could also be used as a camper for three people. This is what I came up with.

I still need to make some improvements such as adding an aluminum skin over the wood exterior. If it was exposed to the elements 365, it would not last long because the exterior is plywood covered with marine paint. It is stored in my garage whenever not in use, so it hasn't been a problem.

I'll probably source the aluminum and install it in the next 6 months.



Above - nearly finished.

Below - after taking a bunch of measurements and many sketches, I cut the two sides out of plywood. Note that the plywood you see will actually be an interior wall. Through research I discovered it's easier to build them inside out.





I sloped the roof and notched the roof trusses into the sides.

 

 

 

 

Me: Go to Home Depot and pick out any color you want. Daughter: Okay (with big grin)










A/C hatch





Need to add trim around doors still.

 

 

Storage cart ( I also keep my camping gear in there)

 

Nice! Congrats! Nice and simple and I like that the rear wall opens up.

 

A lot of work, but you did a nice job. Isn't the interior green a little drab?

Steve

 

That's a great shelter!

 

Thanks everyone! It was really fun to build, and it nice having it exactly how I wanted it.


Loaded with Camping gear.

 

Looks great! Maybe a roof rack is in order? There's a kitchen sink in there somewhere.

 

Mostly the truck camper is used for going to the Daytona races twice a year. We camp in the "tent and popup" area in the infield. They started allowing cargo trailers about 10 years ago, so I converted one into a camper.

I take the trailer and the truck camper. The trailer is for me and the family, and the truck camper is my guest house. It sure beats tenting it in August for my guests!













All the railings fold down, and are held up with hitch pins.

 

Wow!!!!! That's some serious track side accommodation!!!!! Love the themed interior! For the money, I think ute trailer conversions are a great alternative to small, factory built trailers. That bunk bed set-up is very smart!

 

Thank you. If you don't need indoor plumbing, they can be great. I was trying to counter the utilitarian outside with a beach theme inside. We call it the Beach House.

The air conditioner sits on a tray on 500 LB full extension drawer slides, so to deploy the AC you just open the hatch, slide it out and turn it on.

The bunk beds are all on an e-track system. I can remove them in about 15 minutes.