Ideas for conopies on tray backs
Submitted: Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 12:34
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Member - stuey (VIC)
Hi, recently became a member to explor oz. (I love the forums)
Wondering if any one can help with design or pictures of a simple
box or canopy. Tray 2.4 by 1.8. Would like to be able to sleep in back over night.
Reply By: Member - ross m (WA) - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 13:52
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 13:52
I dont have any pics,but this is how I would do it after the canvas canopy I had.
I would build the frame from square 40mm tube steel.
Get a sheetmetal worker to build a roof onto that.
Then take it to a canvas maker and have canvas curtains made with rollup sides or windows.
Make a false floor about 300mm or level with the tray gates and cover it with ply.
The top can be your bed,the underneath for tyres ,tools,water and plastic tubs.
Add security mesh with locks.
Cut holes for fridges or gerry cans in the false floor.
Keep the top front part of the canopy wind friendly and as low as possible to keep your fuel bill down.
Fit 12v lights and power points inside
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Follow Up By: Member - stuey (VIC) - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 15:01
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 15:01
Ross thanks. This sort of thing i can do, on a tight budget. But if i enclose the gas fridge and jerry cans, could it be dangerous while fridge on when sleeping? Maybe i could make a devider at back.
Thanks again
Ross
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Follow Up By: mowing - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 15:52
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 15:52
Ross, I priced up a canopy exactly how you described it for a GU or 70 series and it came in at $4k with others doing all the work. The security mesh had gas struts to open up where the openings in the canvas were.
Great minds think alike :)
Cheers
Mark
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Follow Up By: Member - ross m (WA) - Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 19:50
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 19:50
I think you would be ok with the gas as long as your fittings re tight. The canopies with canvas are a bit breezy even when done up tight
Mowing ,I think you could do it yourself a bit cheaper.
You can get security mesh from old doors and cut it down.
No real need for gas struts to keep it open,some bungy cords will do fine
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