Bad Pig Project

[Tim524]

 I had a brainstorm and decided to start a project just in case we wanted to getaway for a weekend without dragging the 5th wheel. Since I got a camper shell for Bad Pig, why not spruce it up a bit and make it habitable for spur of the moment trips The 5th wheel hitch comes out no problem but the rails remain in the bed, so I had to work around them and this is what I came up with
 



Skinned it with 1/4" plywood to keep the weight to a minimum, everything else is 1/2" and 3/4"



I had an idea of what I wanted but no specific plan, just build as I go and I will admit that only having one eye sure made things tough, I measured multiple times and got different measurements     Just had to take my time and keep plugging along ! Time to build the drawer and put a lid on the bed platform




I used a torch and burned the Plywood to bring out the grain, sanded and put a sealer on it, turned out cool I think


Next was time to build a side cabinet for more storage and a support for the bed extension.



At this point my knees and back were killing me from going in and out of the truck but I had to make sure everything was a good fit.



Indoor/outdoor carpet was used for the top and I forget how many trips to Home Depot, I made sure to buy more than I needed and that worked in my favor




Measure twice and cut once.....more like measure 10 times   I had to install the rails for the bed extension and it had to be exact



I trimmed it out with aluminum angle to keep the corners and edges from splintering even though I sanded, plywood always splinters
 


By now I have created quite the mess in the Shop and it was growing each day  


I worked on this every day and the weekends, I think I spent a total of about 14 days, but I had to give myself a few breaks in between as I got frustrated with limited vision and sore body parts from constantly climbing in and out. Today I wrapped things up and I am about 95% complete. Had to represent and add a few stickers to give it Character !







I managed to squeeze in a trip to Bass Pro on Friday, Janie had to start Christmas shopping   
Now it's time to get The Cyclops wet again

[Latimeria]

Damn, Look at you!  That looks pretty damn awesome Tim! 

Well done and Bravo!

[Tim524]

Thanks, now all I need is some curtains and a mattress, that should get us by till we pick up another trailer