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Post by slider on Jan 26, 2014 19:01:00 GMT -8
Anybody have the "perfect" floor plan/layout for a 14-16' camper. I understand different strokes for diff folks but would like to see what you think or if you could provide links of where to look. Couldn't find what I wanted using google.
Currently the Holiday Vacationer has dinette in front, gaucho bed in back with bunk over that. Like both of those but the bathroom is crazy small (and may have to be for a smaller camper).
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Post by bigbill on Jan 26, 2014 20:17:33 GMT -8
Your floor plan depends on how many people you plan on using the trailer and the style of camping you enjoy. Things like do you cook big meals in the trailer or not, how big and what type fridge, heat, A/C, Tub, shower, toilet or porti potti. You have to design an interior that will make your wife happy if you want her to enjoy it. You also have to have some interior structure to help reenforce the trailer such as walls, cabinets, and so on. See what she needs and wants then try to build it.  If momma ain't happy nobody is happy. |
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Post by pirateslife on Jan 26, 2014 20:36:37 GMT -8
there is a great free program that you can use to help do things to scale called google sketchup. takes just a little to learn with a few youtube videos but can prove invaluable. you can draw your exact floor diminsions in and then work with your interior.
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Post by dawn on Jan 28, 2014 8:00:12 GMT -8
slider, I'm sitting here drinking coffee and looking through the amazing pics and ideas for vintage trailer layouts in Pinterest. I've avoided this site forever because it seemed too "crafty" and amateur for we "professionals" but kept seeing pics that linked to it and finally went there. Also you should look at various Shasta sites, we've stumbled onto lots of great pics and ideas and layout floor plans. And if you haven't already seen Hamlet's rehab slide show, do it! Their tiny bathroom is a wonderful example of what can be done in a small space. You will be able to reimagine your layout in a way that is not only perfect for your own needs but is so charming and cozy you won't want to leave it.
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Post by universalexports on Jan 28, 2014 16:49:52 GMT -8
,,, and he doesn't post a link.
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Post by universalexports on Jan 28, 2014 17:05:40 GMT -8
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Post by pirateslife on Jan 28, 2014 18:06:00 GMT -8
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Post by universalexports on Jan 28, 2014 22:01:48 GMT -8
LOL, well I was talking about the pintrest link with the cool camper pics. but thanks. |
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Post by John Palmer on Jan 28, 2014 22:04:46 GMT -8
Maybe I'm missing something, but do you plan on a closet? The structure of the closet walls, and the fact that it tie's the roof to the floor adds a huge amount of side strength structure to the trailer body when it's going down the road. The overhead kitchen and dinette cabinets also add strength because the tie the walls to the roof. As cheaply as these generic "stick and tin" trailers where built originally, I doubt that they included originally anything that was not absolutely necessary.[/p]
If you look at 100 different models and brands, the floor plans are not that much different from each company. My guess is that they all just copied "what worked".
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Post by mattyshorts on Jan 29, 2014 14:38:11 GMT -8
The water closet is the closet...does it still work the same at the front of the trailer compared to the back or middle? Thanks, mattyshorts
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Post by slider on Jan 29, 2014 17:21:20 GMT -8
Thanks for some of the pics and links. I have been trying to work out a bathroom with separate toilet and shower, pretty tough in a 14' camper. I may have to go with a wet bath. Wouldn't be end of the world and would certainly leave more space for other things. Of course I may just start with something like this and build everything else around it.  |
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Post by Ten on Jan 29, 2014 19:12:51 GMT -8
There is a thread of the old Shasta brochures....as many as have been found and archived here that is...here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/board/1/shasta-brochures-vintage-adsThey are just the Shasta brand models and there are others, but over the years there were a few designs that still may prove useful. For a camper with the size range that you mention and the functional bathroom, check out the later model 16SC. (Foreward galley, rear dinette and seating, full wet bath, though I know you didn't want that.)  |
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Post by Ten on Jan 29, 2014 19:19:00 GMT -8
The water closet is the closet...does it still work the same at the front of the trailer compared to the back or middle? Thanks, mattyshorts Matty, I think the location of the closet is not a great concern, especially in the 1400 where there is not a black tank to deal with the weight distribution. The use of the portapotty idea can be adapted anywhere, and not really affect balance. BUT, NEVER MIND, THAT WAS USELESS INFORMATION....... |
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Post by bigbill on Jan 29, 2014 20:08:08 GMT -8
Every cabinet, closet anything that fastens securely to the sides, top, or floor adds to the strength of the trailer. Many people remove the center closet when redoing their trailer. But if you remove everything to the bare walls then you are most likely going to have problems. Everything that fastens down adds strength.
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Post by John Palmer on Jan 29, 2014 20:08:25 GMT -8
The water closet is the closet...does it still work the same at the front of the trailer compared to the back or middle? Thanks, mattyshorts Matty, I think the location of the closet is not a great concern, especially in the 1400 where there is not a black tank to deal with the weight distribution. The use of the portapotty idea can be adapted anywhere, and not really affect balance.
"Ten", I think he was referring to my comment about the missing side wall strength without a closet.
And no, I would not think that a bathroom/closet wall in the end of the trailer would add much side strength to the middle of the trailer. I think you will find most closet walls are next to the outside door, to stiffen the side wall.
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