sgiandubh
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Cerdahl, I did think about welding the supports back in. At first I thought that was the only option. However, I saw a build (trying to remember where) that used the technique of L brackets and I think that coupled with screwed panels to lock the supports in, the brackets will be plenty strong. Two things drove that decision. One, I don't have the capability to weld aluminum so I would have to transport the camper frame somewhere. Not a deal breaker but definitely a lot of work. Second, I think that with the camper mounted on the flatbed trailer, it won't be subjected to the twisting forces that it would be if captive in a flexing truck bed. I don't have proof of my theories, but I'm committed to the L bracket fix so I will keep you posted! Thanks for the question and compliments.
SLO, thanks for the encouragement! Your build was an inspiration. I'm not sure that I have the patience to tackle a repaint! Your camper looks sweet. If I'm perfectly honest I didn't think I was getting in this deep on the outset of the project... but here I am
I got the bed platform in yesterday. I will create a bed space for my daughter directly below the overhang. The extended area on the left of the bed overhang will be enclosed to further support the bed and to house electrical panel etc.
SLO, thanks for the encouragement! Your build was an inspiration. I'm not sure that I have the patience to tackle a repaint! Your camper looks sweet. If I'm perfectly honest I didn't think I was getting in this deep on the outset of the project... but here I am
I got the bed platform in yesterday. I will create a bed space for my daughter directly below the overhang. The extended area on the left of the bed overhang will be enclosed to further support the bed and to house electrical panel etc.