The Arizona

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

October 2017

After building the frame on top of the trailer, John put up plywood on the inside of the frame.

OUTER SIDING

October 2017

John added the wood siding, bending the wood around the frame as he went.

INNER VIEW

October 2017

The inside view. You can see the bed frame and the cut-out for the pop-up portion of the camper.

Also pictured are the side windows.

FRONT COUNTER

October 2017

The inside view. At the front of the camper is a counter and shelves in progress.

OUTSIDE VIEW

November 2017

John added fiberglass to the outer hull and then added the first coat of paint.

INSIDE VIEW

November 2017

The inside view. One of the side windows is installed. All the wood has its first coat of stain.

The bed frame is complete, as is the front counter.

OUTSIDE VIEW

May 2017

The outside view of the completed camper.

This is the right (passenger) side.

You can see the main door, and the small access panel that opens to the back and underside of the bed frame.

OUTSIDE VIEW

May 2017

The right (driver’s side) view. You can see the second window and the lower access panel.

REAR PANEL DOORS

May 2017

The outside view of the completed camper.
This is the right (passenger) side.
You can see the main door, and the small access panel that opens to the back and underside of the bed frame.

POP UP PANEL

May 2017

The pop-up panel of the camper. It is latched down for travel.

INSIDE VIEW OF POP-UP PANEL

May 2017

The pop-up panel is held up with this wooden rod.

The rod can be inserted horizontally or vertically (see below).

This is the right (passenger) side.

POP UP PANEL

May 2017

The wooden rod can hold up the panel while installing the screens.

The screens help increase the ceiling height for better standing room.

In addition, it lets in lots of light and air.

OUTSIDE VIEW OF POP-UP PANEL

May 2017

The pop-up panel with screens installed. These screens show in more detail how the screens fit together.

POP UP PANEL

May 2017

Outer detail of pop-up panel on the right side.

POP UP PANEL & INTERIOR VIEW

May 2017

The pop-up panel interior view, with counter and bed.

COUNTER AND SHELVES

May 2017

The countertop serves as a great place for food prep. The shelves below are for food storage and/or other camp items.

COOLER COMPARTMENT

May 2017

The cooler compartment holds a standard sized cooler. It keeps ice from melting for four or five days – even in summer weather!

A sturdy nylon cord holds the door open, along with a set of hinges.

BED AND FRAME

May 2017

The bed is full-sized and fits two adults comfortably.

STORAGE SPACE

May 2017

Underneath the bed frame, storage space spans the entire length. The back of the space can be accessed from the rear access doors from the outside.

READY FOR TRAVEL

The camper weighs about 2000 lbs. Before towing, check the tow rating for your specific vehicle.

The Arizona: sold July 2017.