Cabover camper framing 1

The finished floor unit typical to campers in the 9' to 11' sizes. The 5/8" plywood is
glued and fastened to 2" x 2" framework.

The box side uprights are a "sandwich" structure of 3/8" plywood, 1" framing, and
interior plywood paneling (not yet installed). Note the insulation.

Preliminary mock-up. After the interior panels are installed, the box sides will be glued
and fastened in place.

Cabover camper framing 2

The 3/8" plywood side wings rest on top of the box side uprights and extensions. Note
2" x 2" cleats on outer edge for fastening side walls.

The side wall is built on a base of plywood, directly over the patterns provided.

The second side is assembled over the top of the first side. Cabover camper framing 3

The front wall is covered with interior plywood paneling prior to trimming around the
edges and opening with a router or sabre saw.

The side walls are fastened into the longitudinal 2" x 2" cleats on the outer extremity of
the side wings. Note the clamps holding the walls in position.

At this point, all interior paneling is installed, framing complete and ready for interior
cabinetry, plumbing and electrical. The exterior aluminum will be applied after the interior is essentially complete to allow access to the walls for cutting vent openings and electical.

Glen-L Camper/Truck Dimensions

The following is a list of dimensions which can be used to determine

if the camper you are interested in will fit you truck WITHOUT modification to the plans and patterns. If the dimensions of your truck vary from those given, minor modifications can usually be made, especially with regard to the lower portion or "box" of the camper. While making a camper larger or smaller in width, length, or height will usually not be a problem, adjustments will need to be made to aluminum sizes shown on the plans.
CAMPER DESIGN ACAPULCO BAYOU CASCADE DIXIE EVERGLADE FAIRHAVEN GRANDVIEW IMPORTER 'A' N/C N/C 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 8'6" 'B' 49" 49" 49" 49" 49" 49" 49" 'C' 65" 49" 65" 49" 65" 65" 65" 42" 55" 'D' 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 19 3/4" 16 3/8" 16 3/8" 'E' 25' N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 'F' 46" 46" 46" 46" 46" 46" 46" 37" 37"

6'4 1/4" 38 1/4" 38 1/4"

IMPORTER LONG BED 8'0"

'A' = Maximum distance in truck bed which will limit forward travel of

camper. 'B'= Minimum width between wheel well housings. 'C'= Minimum tailgate opening clear width. 'D'= Maximum height from floor to top of bed walls. 'E'= Minimum distance at floor between back of wheel well housing to inside of tailgate when closed. 'F' = Maximum height from bed floor to top of cab roof. N/C =Not Critical

COVER DESIGN

'A'

'B'

HUSKY (All)

78"

105"

OUTBACK

62"

77"

OUTBACK LONG BED

62"

93"

'A'= Maximum width (*) 'B' = Maximum length at truck side (*) (*)NOTE: These dimensions can be varied if desired, however, if increased, the aluminum skin sizes will need to be adjusted