The World's 1st Sandwich Composite Pop up Camper

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Here is a link to an article of the

World's First Sandwich Composite pop up camper.



http://www.diabgroup.com/Solutions_Archive/Performance_Solutions_2_2010.pdf

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Here is a link to an article of the

World's First Sandwich Composite pop up camper.



http://www.diabgroup.com/Solutions_Archive/Performance_Solutions_2_2010.pdf

Page 14


Ya baby, and I'm the lucky owner. :)
 
Here is a link to an article of the

World's First Sandwich Composite pop up camper.



Hmmm, sounds a lot like what Hallmark has been doing on their campers for several years now. I am sure they are different products but my Milner LX has sandwich composite walls. one of the things I really like about it is the smooth exterior finish, no aluminum siding and it is so easy to keep clean.

http://www.diabgroup...ions_2_2010.pdf
 
Good PR for ya! Probably not really the first one of its kind in the world though (bound to have been tinkerers out there already ;)).

One query I was pondering on the weather seal of the camper when popped up in the vinyl to camper interface. You're blending folding inward vinyl, when its closed, with a vertical sliding interface on the hard top, I'm not picturing that sealing surface very well off the top of my head.
 
Good PR for ya! Probably not really the first one of its kind in the world though (bound to have been tinkerers out there already ;)).

One query I was pondering on the weather seal of the camper when popped up in the vinyl to camper interface. You're blending folding inward vinyl, when its closed, with a vertical sliding interface on the hard top, I'm not picturing that sealing surface very well off the top of my head.



Hi pods

The XPCampers soft side is a uniquely built (4) layer system that elimates the need of what other manufactures consider an "arctic pak" This system incorporates YYK zippers that are recessed into the overhead and sides via a channel that holds the other half of the zipper system in place. This in turn eliminates exposure to the out side elements. It also allows for an easy removal for cleaning and or repairs if needed down the line. When the camper is being lowered an internal bungee system retracts the three sides that then rests on the over head bed.
 
Hmmm, sounds a lot like what Hallmark has been doing on their campers for several years now. I am sure they are different products but my Milner LX has sandwich composite walls. one of the things I really like about it is the smooth exterior finish, no aluminum siding and it is so easy to keep clean.

http://www.diabgroup...ions_2_2010.pdf



Actually the XPCamper is very different form a Hallmark.
The XPCamper is a true all composite camper. A seamless build that uses no wood products. The interior uses molds for consistency and weight reduction. I: E Cabinets; rear seat and storage compartment; galley and shower/toilet cabinet.

There is no internal or external metal frame work used as it is the 1st true monocoque design/build in a pop up truck camper.
The XPCamper lends itself to the yacht building industry where composites and molds are used to save weight while allowing superior strength properties; which also achieves a seamless structure which is not possible by using composite panel construction.

By using a foam core; the insulation is already built in place achieving additional weight savings since no other materials are needed. This is one of the advantages by using a foam core over a balsa core; yet more costly to build.
However; when the camper comes out of the mold it is basically a finished unit.

You can read about the construction method here
http://xpcamper.com/design-construction.html

http://www.diabgroup.com/
 
The whole rear seat section weighs less than 30lbs!!

You can see the access to the under seat storage area.
Even the seat has a mold for the perfect fit.
It could also double as an ice cooler.


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When the camper is being lowered an internal bungee system retracts the three sides that then rests on the over head bed.


The part that is confusing me though is where the soft sides contact the hard sides. The soft sides need to fold inwards but the hard side of the camper slides vertically downward below the level of the bed where the soft side is folding into.
 

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