Stealth Camper Scale Model


I did a scale model based on measurements taken from the type of minivan I plan on getting - the scale is one inch equals one foot. The design I came up with gives me a six and a half foot by 4 foot bed if I want it, while condensing down to basically a bench and counter, with a 6'6" x 1'6" x 1'3" storage space on one side and a 4'x1'x1'3" storage on the other and an additional couple cubic feet of space in the two flip boxes... planing on a desk surface slide out on one of the flip boxes and I've been looking up how to make the passenger seat swivel so I can have, like, an inward facing recliner too.

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That still leaves me with enough space for a shelf that's 10" deep by 2'6" wide on one side, a place for a garbage, and one of those big water jugs that go to a water cooler, but I'm going to attach it to a hose with a pressure hand pump. Then I've still got cubby space for a little single burner coleman.

I can do a single 160 watt monocrystalline solar panel, which is super flat and flexible, so it will mount on the roof and be practically invisible, hooked to an extra battery and an inverter gives me enough power for the bulk of my cell phone and computer usage as well as some interior lights and a fan, and I can supplement my power use by plugging into my vehicle to charge on days with no sun, and just make sure I drive enough for the alternator to recharge my battery. When I save up a little money, I can get a second solar panel and upgrade my rig and I should be able to mount a tiny 750 watt microwave - I've got a spot all picked out.

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I'm going to have a 24 hour gym membership, so I'll have good access to showers and bathrooms, though I'll probably get a campers commode I found for emergencies, so I should be all set. I'll have internet access via my phone, but if I want to connect my laptop I'll have to hit up a library or internet cafe or something. All in all, I should have a decent little ship to captain around!