VW 5th Wheel Camper

[Nosferatu]

My friend sent me this pic of a VW van pulling a VW camper. I have had a couple VW van models that I had been thinking on what to do with them for a coupe years. After I saw his email with the pic that sealed it!

The pic:

 

Of course I will be adding my own touches. 

After about an hour or so I had this. It was made from the Tom Daniels Baja Beast. The other van (not shown) is a 23 window partial glue bomb.

Thanks for looking and I hope you like it. 

All constructive criticism welcome.

Dave

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by Nosferatu

[cobraman]

I'm hooked, I will be watching.

[Slotto]

Aw man, this is gonna be cool!

[stavanzer]

Neat Idea!

[iamsuperdan]

Very familiar with your inspiration pic! I've been a VW fan/owner for years, and have that one saved somewhere.

Looking forward to seeing yours!

[cheyenne93]

You got my attention!

[ksnow]

Cool build. 

When I first saw the title, I thought I'd see this:

 

[espo]

I like the tow vehicle you're using even more than the one in the picture. The current issue of the magazine has another view of the model in your picture as well. 

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for all you kind comments! I am looking forward to this challenge. 

[Nosferatu]

5 hours ago, espo said:

I like the tow vehicle you're using even more than the one in the picture. The current issue of the magazine has another view of the model in your picture as well. 

Espo,thanks for the heads up on the pic in this mag I will check it out. 

[Nosferatu]

14 hours ago, ksnow said:

Cool build. 

When I first saw the title, I thought I'd see this:

 

Ksnow, I had seen that online. It’s really cool. I like how the bug can turn around while it’s attached to the trailer. 

[dsummone]

Going to be cool. 

[NOBLNG]

Really COOL looking project! I’ll stay tuned.?

[bisc63]

This will be fun...

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for you comments!

[Nosferatu]

I found some seats to recycle and a home made dash from styrene and dash parts. I will need to putty all the imperfections in the dash. 
 

Dave

[Nosferatu]

I added a hatch to get to the engine. A VW engine wouldn’t fit so I used a Corvair 6 banger instead. 
 

[slusher]

nice engine to add some extras and get more power..

[misterNNL]

Very clever,very clever indeed!

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for your comments!

[Nosferatu]

I primed the body and puttied and its ready for another coat of primer, I also installed the engine. I decided to use the baby moons for the wheels (unless I find something better).

Thanks for looking.

Dave

[Nosferatu]

I did a bit of bodywork and put on the suspension and wheels (they need a bit more adjusting). Working on the interior of the camper now-no pics yet.

Edited July 31, 2022 by Nosferatu

[misterNNL]

Are you keeping the TD windows or grafting in stock ones to tie the designs together?

[Nosferatu]

3 hours ago, misterNNL said:

Are you keeping the TD windows or grafting in stock ones to tie the designs together?

Good question!

The TD van has been originally altered in quite a few ways. I may alter the trailer side door windows to match the TD van. Neither the tow van nor the trailer will have front doors. 

[misterNNL]

21 hours ago, Nosferatu said:

Good question!

The TD van has been originally altered in quite a few ways. I may alter the trailer side door windows to match the TD van. Neither the tow van nor the trailer will have front doors. 

OK then. Thanks.