test run around Tasmania
ont he road to Kiama
Tasmanian forest
Field testing Mk2 in Western Australia. Mk2 has glass fibre sides and top, also a roof hatch and improved insulation built in to the ceiling.
making coffee somewhere on the East coast
First prototype of Mk1 ready to go. Note the fridge on the left, which slides out.
fitting the floor to the chassis
Skeleton comes together. Full build takes about 16-20 person hours and only tool required is a power drill.
Kitchen module under construction. This can be replaced with a different module (eg. something optimised for hunting or fishing)
skeleton for the tailgate plug
MDF skin fitted
gel coat for plug is now complete
tailgate glass fibre mould upside down
Kitchen module (its removable). Note the all important wine rack. The drawers have a rail to prevent them shaking out. To open the drawer you have to lift first. At the bottom left there is a slide out tray for the fridge or insulated cooler.
Mark 1 has aluminium side plates.
Inside view of prototype 1. Excuse the mess..
Lightweight aluminium spars hold the roof on. The ceiling is 3mm white MDF which jams into slots at front and back.
Complete 3D Rhino model of every part
some construction detail is visible here
Options exist for printing vinyl decals to personalise the sides. Zebra patterns shown.
Mk4 would include a solar panel integrated into the tailgate.
Design for future glass fibre tailgate lining. This integrates the tail lights, bar lock, hinge anchor points, solar panel mounting and stiffeners into a single part.
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Teardrop Camper
I designed a kit Teardrop Camper to be sold flat packed and strapped to its own chassis. The idea is to build it at home with minimal resources, and save yourself the labour cost of assembly. Standard double bed mattress fits inside, in the back is a kitchen with cooker, fridge, storage, wine rack, lighting and sink. Two versions have been tested through Western Australia, Tasmania and the East Coast...
