He probably did okay pulling the trailer with the Ramjet ZZ 502 big block in that van. :dance:
I can't link to that other place but this should give you more info. Awesome project. http://www.google.com/search?num=20&saf ... LtltI9rTGg
Silverhawk, that has the wheels too far back, there would be too much weight on the tongue. For something that long, probably best to have double wheels more centered. Yeah, that'd probably remove the function of the slider(s) but with doors on the front & back, you'd probably still have good access.
View media item 16914 How much weight would there really be in an Astro body? My idea would involve having a full bed in the back with storage for gear underneath. The front would be empty until parked and then just a fold-up table with a couple of chairs. All the weight of gear would be over the axle. Sleeping bags, pillows and lighter items could be hauled up front. I don't think that the tongue weight would be that much different than a full sized camper.
Here is a quick photochop of my idea. I'm thinking using the dutch door windows as part of slide out bunks. Raising the whole roof is probably the only way for it to be a practical camper.
Yea, although that looks really cool like that, that would be a lot of work getting speciality pieces of large glass cut, it would definitely be a lot more cost effective to have a 24" high top on the van, even if it was custom made.
DGE, that's a nice looking trailer. I agree with silverhawk, those glass panels, while awesome looking, would be pricey. Altho a 24" high top would also be a drag. Maybe a pop-top that lets you stand up but folds down for transport. That would reduce the wind resistance on the trailer while pulling. And I like the idea of the slide-out bed panel from the Dutch door. Keep up the creative processes!
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