Okay, here are some pictures showing just how far you can go with pop-up mods. Ran into this guy at Silver River State Park in Ocala, Florida last spring. Other than the single bunkend, all canvas has been replaced with wood. Roof is the original pop-up roof. Wish I had taken more photos, but check these out at http://community.webshots.com/user/wssfetch
The changes make the camper look like a hybrid. The owner was ahead of his time with this mod! Could be the solution for those who have a pop-up & want to go to a hybrid!
Quote from: JonesFamilyJaycoThe changes make the camper look like a hybrid. The owner was ahead of his time with this mod! Could be the solution for those who have a pop-up & want to go to a hybrid!
One thing I forgot to mention was that he had to replace the axel and suspension system because of the weight of the thing after conversion.
The box looks like one of my old Starcraft's...painted red! Interesting though, I'm guessing he pulls it like that too? I wonder how fast he's got to get it going before the siding starts to blow off? Or does the sides fold down or something?
Quote from: Gone-CampingThe box looks like one of my old Starcraft's...painted red! Interesting though, I'm guessing he pulls it like that too? I wonder how fast he's got to get it going before the siding starts to blow off? Or does the sides fold down or something?
It looked to me as if he pulled it upright. The galley stove slides into the camper and all the shelves and tables on the outside were hinged and folded up and secured to the sides for travel. To me it looked really top heavy.
Something like that would be pretty neat if the sides folded into the camper. But can imagine how heavy the thing must be. All the cabinetry and built in furniture inside was solid construction--not stick construction. The countertops and table had real butcher block.
This guy probably builds model railroads and dollhouses for his grandkids too. No telling how long this project took him.
Well, that's certainly an interesting piece. And you're right; the guy must be quite the craftsman, but I wonder why he bothered. With all the time and expense it must have been to create that camper it seems to me that he could have just gone out and bought one.
But one things for sure, I wouldn't want to tow it... :D