Introduction and My Ford Fiberine Super Camper build

[Photog]

Some ideas to consider: When you travel for a week or two, many other issues show up, that you don't notice when using only on weekends.

With a bed in the middle, the bed will have to be taken apart and put away, every morning, just so you can access the galley. With the galley in the middle, the bed can stay a bed (in the back), unless it becomes absolutely necessary to convert it back to seating.

Add a table mount up front, and eat while sitting in the comfortable chairs (or outside).

It is possible you have a valid, functional, reason for having the bedroom in the middle of your house. If so, I am interested to hear the reasoning.

There are Pros & Cons for each configuration; just trying to reduce the Cons. I'm sure you will enjoy your rig, either way.

[smugdoug]

I was able to pick up the top yesterday. Wow, a day early!

Annabel at Fiberine was extremely helpful, answering my emails and willing to work with me over the phone.

Thought I share a picture picking up the top and one from the inside of the van heading south bound on the 405! Now the fun begins!

[ujoint]

Awesome, let the cutting begin!

[RocKrawler]

Wow... cant wait for this set of install pictures! Is that an AC recess in the back of the roof?

[smugdoug]

I'll do my best with pictures. Here is a shot of that area in back for the A/C

[RocKrawler]

I'll do my best with pictures. Here is a shot of that area in back for the A/C

Are there options for that area or is that the only way that size comes? (curious in case I didnt want to run a rooftop AC unit to save weight up top)

[smugdoug]

No options as far as I know, I think you could customize something for a little more money. I think it would have to come out of the mold/cast like mine and then they would have to cut that portion out and build something by hand for you. Just depends on what you want to spend. I don't know if I'm going to run A/C either, we tend to stay away from hook ups and don't spend a lot of time in extreme heat.

[RocKrawler]

I don't know if I'm going to run A/C either, we tend to stay away from hook ups and don't spend a lot of time in extreme heat.

Same here, maybe a spot for a small basket rack for firewood or stuff not wanted inside (moist or stinky items). I'm looking forward to checking out the before & after pics, and a report on install difficulty!

[smugdoug]

Here are some shots getting the top off the Trailer. I'm sure I'll get some comments about how I supported the top, but hey it worked. A little later I'll get some pictures uploaded that Bill Wilson took. Thanks for coming and helping out BW!!

[RocKrawler]

As long as it worked, was safe and nobody got hurt all is well - cant wait to see the next set of pics. Had you already cut the hole in the roof when the top went on or did you do that after?