At long last - The official All Terrain Campers WTW flatbed edition thread

[DirtyDog]

After almost a year of planning, design, and production, I'm excited to reveal my new camper! I am extremely happy with the way it turned out and huge thanks to ATC for going way above and beyond on this project!

First a view from above that shows most of the external features. Note some of the key features here - door on the side to free up the back wall for gear storage. Awning over the door on custom brackets to clear the door. Top of the awning is about level with the roof vents and solar panel so no extra overall height was required for the awning mount. Propane is also on the awning side so my outside kitchen can be under the awning with direct access to the propane tank.

This view shows the custom bike rack in action, the AT can holder, and the remote controlled rear spotlight.

Rear external storage hatch.

Side external storage hatch:

Note that these storage areas are also accessible from inside the camper.

 

[DirtyDog]

Lower Bed.

Converted to dinette:

Rear cabinet:

Engel on slider. I'm really happy with how this turned out.

Utility cabinet and SMEV stove.

So I designed the entire utility cabinet around using a very compact smev single burner stove/sink combo. When I could not get that item I was in a bind. Marty came up with something profoundly clever and resolved the situation. May I introduce the sink-in-a-drawer:

 

[DirtyDog]

I've only spent one night in it so far but the camper has exceeded my expectations of the design. It's roomy inside, has storage everywhere, and is pretty much everything I had hoped for. Again big thanks to ATC for working long and hard on this difficult project. You guys rock!

 

[Marc]

Brew dog .... Very, very nice. Congrats !!!

marc

 

[Overland Hadley]

May I introduce the sink-in-a-drawer:


That is brilliant!

How does the plumbing work?

 

[EdoHart]

That is an awesome camper! I've tried several times to find the right words...all I can come up with is awesome.

 

[MarkBC]

Congratulations, DD! Very slick, very nice.
I know you'll be very happy together.

 

[highz]

Great design. May you have many happy miles and adventures with it.

 

[HIKEMT]

I'd be embarrassed to tell you how long I spent designing our little shell. Yours is a whole lot more advanced than ours so I can just guess what kind of time you have in it. Even with our semi-custom I've been really happy with how a few changes helped maximize space. Yours takes this to a whole other level and it's pretty evident it has paid off. Have a blast enjoying it.

 

[Captm]

Very Nice! Well thought out, keep the photos coming. Design is half the fun of a build. Now you get to enjoy the other half. Best wishes.

 

[simimike]

I'm really impressed! Very good design and well built. The flat bed allows for some innovative ideas. ATC did a good job making your dream a reality.

Mike

 

[Mark W. Ingalls]

Many innovations. Great to see it realized!

 

[billharr]

Where is the Porta-Pot?

 

[pods8]

Very cool DD. Props to Marty on the sink in a drawer solution!


Why is the floor built up under the dinette? Isn't just to sink the table leg holder in is it?

 

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

Very cool custom camper from the All Terrain Camper boys! Now I want one.

 

[SunMan]

Very clever, seems like you have all the bases covered. That internal/external storage is brilliant, that's a lot of space. Congrats. Look forward to more pics of it in the field.

 

[natjwest]

Need some padding on the cabinet back for lounging in the dinette.

Does the bed not pull out? Planning on staying single forever?

I'd put my mountain bike in a hanger like that, but some guys I ride with would never let it get suspended in by the front wheel for fear of stressing the rim. I wonder where you got that idea?

 

[DirtyDog]

That is brilliant!

How does the plumbing work?


I have no idea. Magic as far as I know


Where is the Porta-Pot?


Not a feature I am interested in.


Very cool DD. Props to Marty on the sink in a drawer solution!


Why is the floor built up under the dinette? Isn't just to sink the table leg holder in is it?


Two reasons: the bench seats were constructed with dimensions to allow a certain size storage box to be put into them via the outside hatches. This makes the seats taller than normal. The dinette floor both allows for an inset table stand holder and it raises the floor to a more comfortable position for the user. We are both around 6ft I think anyone shorter would want a taller floor in the dinette than mine.


Need some padding on the cabinet back for lounging in the dinette.

Does the bed not pull out? Planning on staying single forever?

I'd put my mountain bike in a hanger like that, but some guys I ride with would never let it get suspended in by the front wheel for fear of stressing the rim. I wonder where you got that idea?


Yes the boss already pointed out about the padded back I may do that with velcro at some point. I debated on the pull out bed. On this design it would be added on a non-standard way due to the position of the side window which would interfere in the normal slide-out position. However since my GF camps with me on average one or two nights a year I don't know if I want it at all.

The verdict is still out on the bike rack. I made the wheel loops removable and the bolt pattern the same as a standard Yakima fork block so I can change those out if I want.

 

[natjwest]

The verdict is still out on the bike rack. I made the wheel loops removable and the bolt pattern the same as a standard Yakima fork block so I can change those out if I want.

Okay keep us posted on that and the other camper systems. I bought a top-tube hangy-style bike rack which I use on the camper to good effect, although I should have sprung for the platform style. Hanging them off the back wall in some fashion is a great idea since you don't have a back door.

 

[ski3pin]

Nice looking and well thought out camper there, DD. Hope it gives you years of good service and takes you to some really nice places.