Casper's "I did a bad thing" micro off road camper build

I understand the screen doors are hard to get. My wife got on their facebook page pretty good for getting some answers. Taxa web site or email not so much. I have a big roll of screen left from building our gazebo so I think I'm going to use some velcro and make one for the side door. The dealer told me they just attach with velcro anyway and suggested 1 for the side door but don't use the zipper and enter and exit through the rear. This is so cool you got one maybe we can bounce some ideas back and forth.

 

Might I say that I have friends with small campers and indoor potties. I find it gross to have the toilet so close to me while I sleep and even grosser (more gross?) to have it in the vicinity of an indoor kitchen.

Build your mesh screens yourself. You'll definitely need them unless mosquitos don't like your flavor. At night you'll want that side door wide open unless it's chilly...

 

We spent the day organizing:

Shewie that was like trying to squeeze 10 pounds of shit in a 5 pound bag! Not really it was very suprising just how much storage that little thing really has. Christie tackled the cooking area and I hit most other stuff. Of course it had to rain twice and otherwise be like a sauna, typical central Va weather. I think when I got up this morning it was 78 and the dew point was 77. We packed- unpacked- repacked, went and bought more totes, tools, carrabieners, and other stuff. Here are some pics from today we couldn't believe all we got done.

getting started


cooking storage: she was pretty proud of this just about everything in there except coffee pot and cast iron stuff are in caompartments under bed




Storage under bed:



bed layed out


first rolled bed up and used bungees but then I decided to go get a cargo net much neater and this frees up our sitting area



creative storage my step is also my tool box and misc container with all the tent pegs and hammers as well



That's enough for today

 

Looks like you got a lot done! That intial organization is tough, trying to think of everything you need. It'll take a few trips before you get it all dialed it.

 

Hey @Casper66 !! I am back from camping and I just finished reading the first post. Congrats on the new camper, I really like the design!! I will catch up on the thread tomorrow to be up to date!

 

yep we're kinda thinking this will be ongoing for a while

 

Thanks buddy I hope you had a good weekend

 

It was awesome! I'll post pic tomorrow on my thread and discuss with you and all the members of the Lair too. For now I am pretty tired and I only want to be lazy haha

 

Looking good! When'sthe first test trip?

 

Not sure yet we were talking about it today. I want to go soon a couple of more things to get done first and I think we're ready. we need a heavy duty exstension cord, small folding table, and would like a collapseable grill but that's not necessary

 

That's sex'y dude!

 

Thanks Bruce a few more things to do and we're off on our maiden voyage

 

That awning is awesome! I just added it to my Amazon's wish list will see how my gf likes our next camping trip and if she does like it I might pull the trigger on one!

I am now update on this build! Cannt wait to have some future trip reports!

 

Hey buddy I can't wait to have some trips to report! We're getting things all organized slowly but surely I just need a few more things

 

Tge awning is neat it's light but sturdy and packs away in a small tote bag

 

Improving never ends! And thats why it is fun to do!

I saw that! Up here I can get it for 160$, wich is decent! I am not ready now since I don't camp from the truck yet but going to be next week end. I borrowed a 10x20 tent to set the table and chairs and cook under for this trip but that thing is heavy af in its bag and like 5' long in the package too. Its going to get the job done but something lighter like your is really interesting!

 

I have been looking at this one right here a Fleetwood pop up for about a year now but my issue is a place to put it....

 

Neat camper but I see your point living in a townhouse with an hoa they're a little funny about where you can park them. Some of the camper dealers offer storage though just a thought. Hell out here I can park it in the middle of the front yard and nobody can say a thing

 

http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-TOURING-AWNING-ROOM-WITH-FLOOR-2000-813204-P22804.aspx

So here is what I am thinking - Mine comes with the ARB 1250 awning. Unfortunately it does not have a room available for that size. Instead, you switch out the 1250 for the 2000. You would have to offset the placement of it to match up the door of the tent with the door of the tigermoth. Then your camper opens right into the room.

 

That would be really nice to be able to just step out and have a nice lounge area as well as help keeping the TM clean inside if shoes are removed before entering the extra room. I had looked at this as well my only concern was the extra width hanging over the sides as I plan on taking this down trails. It concerned me as it could be easy to snag it on stuff and possibly damage it. The aspect of having that extra room along with your rtt is really capitalizing on space in such a tiny footprint. Are you using the rtt as additional sleeping quarters, or as the sleeping quarters and the main body as living space?
We got most of our stuff organized and packed you can't believe the amount of stuff that can be packed in that little thing