I posted this on Mud too.
I designed this for my M101A2 trailer. Closed, it adds 7" to the height of the trailer (26" of usable space) and open, it is 73" tall, enough so I can stand I want to sleep in it and also be able to cook in it during bad weather.
You first lift it with the scissor mechanism then bolt in the struts to add rigidity. It will either have a metal skin or a cover that I will make. Either way, after securing the structure, The canvas panels can be put on.
I haven't decided how to actuate the scissor mechanism
-electric actuator
-double acting air cylinder
-gas shock assist
What do you think?
I have a 1972 FJ55 with a 7x series full floater, SBC 350, NV4500.
I designed this for my M101A2 trailer. Closed, it adds 7" to the height of the trailer (26" of usable space) and open, it is 73" tall, enough so I can stand I want to sleep in it and also be able to cook in it during bad weather.
You first lift it with the scissor mechanism then bolt in the struts to add rigidity. It will either have a metal skin or a cover that I will make. Either way, after securing the structure, The canvas panels can be put on.
I haven't decided how to actuate the scissor mechanism
-electric actuator
-double acting air cylinder
-gas shock assist
What do you think?
I have a 1972 FJ55 with a 7x series full floater, SBC 350, NV4500.
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