Design
I am flying solo. I have spent hours and hours on my computer coming up with the the perfect design to fit our needs. I do a lot of thinking, and looking at other campers. We went to trailer shows. Watched videos of "factory tours" and asked tons of questions to factory reps. I sort of feel bad because they all thought I was going to buy a trailer from them. I started in March 15th  with a tape measure and lots of ideas. You can see where I am at. I have taken lots of photo's and have all the measurements someday I my offer the complete plans on my website.

Design Tip
If you are planning to a scratch build like this. Buy your components first get deals on odd sizes or closeouts, then design your rig around it. I bought all my windows and cargo doors before I cut a piece of wood.


Siding
The siding has been a major design decision, I like the ease of installation for aluminum, however I liked the look of that smooth trailer. When I looked into finding siding, I was shocked to find that aluminum was so much more expensive. So I went with phylon fiberglass siding. I was able to find a surplus of 8 1/2' x 18' sheets for $20 - 50 a sheet. They have a 1/8" luan attached to the back if the siding. I also decided to install a double layer of luan for rigidity. So I have luan glued and screwed to the studs, and then I will use contact cement  to glue the large sheets of siding to the luan. Then of coarse it will be fastened at all the edges and trimmed out.

Specs
• I am using a electric apartment size fridge 11 cubic feet. It is much larger and cheaper than a propane unit. I am going to use a large inverter from a ups system to power it in a power failure mode.
• The rear ceiling height is a full 8 feet, it makes the space feel very open an roomy.
• Ducted air, with the tall ceiling, the air is run under the truss system.
• Full trailer central sound. The front a rear bedrooms and outside are wired with speakers and separate volume controls.
• The front and rear TV’s are lcd flat panels with a central computer. Network jacks are installed for multi pc’s when the kids get bigger.
• X10 Wireless controlled 110 outlets for dimming of exterior awning lighting
• Atwood electronic ignition water heater
• Built in water filtration
• 3500 BTU Suburban furnace
• Aluminum framed floor and “basement”
• Headed storage tanks
• 50 amp 12 volt DC Converter,  Dual Interstate Deep Cells.
• Wired for a future solar panel on roof.
• Dual Front and Rear Duo-Therm 1350 AC units.
• Yes that is a 11’ 6 slide out. Using electric rack and pinion gearing. NOS RV standard. It slides in a out very smoothly
• All joints a stapled using a 1x1 box staples and glued using gorilla glue (polyurethane)
• Fully covered undercarriage
• Laundry Shoot in the linen closet
• One piece fiberglass corner sink
• Standard Attwood RV stove (electronic ignition)
• Full rubber roof
• Jackknife Couch
• Dinette