Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000
From: Jason R Moore
Dear Barry,
Thanks for the reply. The following is an update. I will try and get some photos scanned and sent to you.
The camper is near completion! After working tirelessly through moody springtime weather, the camper is almost ready for the aluminum skin.
In order to modernize the look of the camper, I tilted the angle of the front face sloping it backward instead of forward, and made a variety of gussets to round the edges. It looks splendid!
The floor and wings took a lot of time, but well worth the effort. I can't stress enough how important it is to get these babies SQUARE or when you build the back of the camper, you will have some problems. I suggest putting a makeshift brace on them out of scrapwood (holding them square) while you get the back ready.
I have been happy with the way the foam core insultation works for the spaces in between the sidewalls and framwork. I would recommend using it rather than conventional fiberglass insulation.
I was able to swing a deal with a camper outfit to give me a good price on some rounded windows that look more modern than the square variety, and got a door from a wrecking yard off of a brand new 5th wheel that had been rolled. Too bad for that guy, but good for me...It only cost me 60 bucks and it looks like the newer style of door that you see on the new campers.
The wiring is completed and didn't take long to wire the exterior running lights as well as the interior 12V lighting system. I am not going to put the 110 in just for the fact that I don't use campgrounds and prefer not to use it.
Hoping to get the alumnium skin on in the next couple of weeks. It will be the most expenisve item, as it is about $3 per square foot. Ouch!
Subject: Fwd: Camper update
Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 18:18:11 -0800 (PST)
I must apologize for the long delay since my last entry. A combination of access to a scanner and being busy with my project has kept me away from the computer. Please post this picture and if it works, I will send more in the days to come.
As you can see by the attached photo, the camper is finished (externally) and has been the MVP this fall hunting season keeping us warm and dry in even the most chilling of waterfowling weather!
While the inside is partially finished and has only one set of cabinets, a coat closet, paint, linoleum, lighting, and an overhead bunk, in place I still have a substantial amount of work to do on additional cabinets, countertops, etc.
As you can see, I did not purchase 4 corner jacks, rather, I bought some used lifters which work even better and keep the weight of the overall outfit down. What does lack by not having the 4 corner jacks is the ability to make it level when in use, so I have to be much pickier about where I camp, or have a good shovel to dig resting places for the tires on my truck.
It has been a long, yet enjoyable process and I am not necessarily in any hurry to complete it. The experience, knowledge, and first and foremost, self satisfaction attained along the way has been invaluable.
Overall the plans were easy to use and I would highly recommend them to anyone with even partial building skill, and a desire to custom make a camper to fit their needs. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process. (See Project Registry)
Sincerely,
Jason R. Moore
15 November 2007
Hello! I stumbled upon your site 7 or 8 years after building my truck camper and there it was! The picture you have posted is that of my pride and joy! Thanks for making my day!
Here are a few more pics of the camper (I used Acapulco plans and modified them). Feel free to use them on your site if you wish.
Jason R. Moore
