This page was updated on 20 -09 - 2008

Building a grasshopper part 3

part 1 - part 2
In the spring of 2007 we got to this point.
high view
It took a bit longer an amphib got in the way of finishing the grasshopper.
We where planning to use the amphib for the holiday but there ware so many flaws like an over heating engine and a big hole low on the water line.

Anyway I worked like mad to get "Cal Coen" ready
"Cal Coen" is a odd spelling of Turkey in Dutch, because it looks more like a Turkey than like a Grasshopper, 
easy
First trip, beds are ready gas is cooking but the water not jet running.

the bed is 190 X 150 cm 
and in night mode we stil can use the toilet and the kichen

hookt

If I had only more time before the holiday to get it "more" ready.
But it will have a 12 V battery, running water and shutters for the window.

Then test it on a 5000 km trip

nice place The test went well we towed her over a few mountains 
white place Through the snow
narrow place Over narrow roads

and did a few things you can not do with a normal caravan
(camper trailer)

like very small streets in very old villages
4th trip Using the kitchen one does in a sitting position.
It has 2 doors to store pottery and food for a week
below that just outside the photo a large drawer for kitchen needs, forks, knives and etc.
below that is storage for shoes and the 72 Ah battery
4th tripThey look like they were designed for each other. ;-)
4th tripA look on the storage on the right side
4th tripStorage on the left side from the left to the right

closet for hanging clothes
with on the left a few shelves for clothing
below that storage for the chem toilet
under the seat a flap to store things you do not need so fast
in plan view the controls of the battery charger
below that a drawer for things you need fast.
4th tripView of the front with the table
The seats in front have 2 flaps left one for more spare clothing
right one for sleeping bags and pillows
4th trip Never ready!
Many small  improvement to make.


a few things to change:
the wast water tank

bigger water tank 40 l -- done
rain protection in front and the left of the awning -- done
72 Ah battery -- done



30 % more horses on the tow vehicle