At last we have our custom plans for the teardrop trailer! We worked with a architect/designer person to make a model for our camper in a program called SketchUp. The design is somewhat based on a design called the Wyoming Woody, but with some significant changes. The biggest design change is that we wanted to put plenty of storage in the camper. Most folks rely on keeping a lot of their traveling stuff in their tow vehicle, but we Betties will have that full of our musical gear!
What you are seeing here is not the complete picture, of course, just the things we needed figured out for designing and building purposes. There will be doors for both access to the cabin, and to the storage underneath. Matthew is going to make a very detailed journal of the design and build process, but maybe not put all those posts on this blog so we don’t overwhelm our dear followers.
Matthew is currently in Akiachak (and for some reason writing this entry in 3rd person) working on getting a radio station/audio storytelling thing happening in the school. As soon as he get’s back to Virginia, the Build will Begin!
Here’s where Matthew is sleeping, and working with some students on recording skills!
Awesome possum
Hot diggity dog. That is cool and beyond. Will Matthew be able to stand up in it? Wi it have a lavatory and shower business? Does it have a name yet?
Aloha and happy everything. Jeff b
Q: Will Matthew be able to stand up in it?
A: Nope. It is pretty much a bed on wheels. The entire camper from wheels to roof rack is 6’6″ tall. The sleeping area winds up being about 3’7″ tall at the highest point. The space is just a wee bit over the size of a queen size bed.
Q: Will it have a lavatory and shower business?
A: No sir. The rear hatch opens up to the galley, where food and water and cooking equipment is stored.
Q: Does it have a name yet?
A: The Bettie Mobile!
Nice photos! Thanks for the update. Cleo wants the toothbrush and half-used tube of toothpaste from the vending machine.
Ha! Excellent choices!