What would YOU build?

This AmeriPod Camping Pod began on the backside of a book review...   I was already selling the AmeriDeck SuperDeck III for the factory and had an inquiry about a storage container for a carnival concessionaire.

I eventually linked up with a fabricating company that dealt exclusively in aluminum and started working with one of their design engineers.  That evolved into the POD that is being manufactured this week.

Original sketch 3/13/18

Having the basic design, where might we go with it?

Let us know what you would like to see in a camping/storage/equipment unit and what vehicle you would like it to fit!  Full size pickup?  Low Profile? Trailer mounted?  1994 Toyota mini-pickup (I had one!)

We can actually produce the design for you in a matter of a day or so.  Anything is possible with today's technology. Give us a try.

In a couple weeks I'll have photos and videos of the prototype and can start spinning off variations.

Test or email your thoughts directly to me:  717-620-9676   Jeff@kurtzinpa.com

Happy Sunday!     Jeff

Actual production photos

So this is what a camper shell looks like on Day-0.  We are hoping for progress pics for the next week as things start to shape up!

Day-1!

Day-2   Floor and overhangs

Day-3 Front wall

Day-3 Rear Wall - Mostly doorway.

MORE:  Link to up-to-date photos:  HERE<<<

Hydraulic Package - Troubleshooting

It doesn't often come up, but if you need service or adjustments on your hydraulic, here are the specs:

Bucher Hydraulics
Grand Rapids, MI
616-458-1306

Model  M3551-0514

Details<<<

Some observed problems over the years:

Pressing button does not actuate pump.  Perhaps a wire at the plug-in connector has pulled loose.  Try squeezing the cable back into the connector while pressing the faulty button. The entire pendant can be replaced.

This has been a pretty flawless system over the years.  We will post more resolutions if incurred.
Everything is off-the-shelf american made and any hydraulic equipment, trailer or farm equipment location should be able to help remedy issues.

August production!

Right now it looks like late August before the prototype will be available.  Windows are here at my place. 

I had the engineers cut the trop front corner back at a 45 deg angle and add this picture window... more of a skylight, I guess.  Sketches to follow.

Side windows are taller and not as wide.  

The factory is helping me save $'s by letting me buy and install my own windows.  They will cut the openings and frame them with 1x1" aluminum tubing.

One nece feature of these shells is that they are entirely custom and the buyer can have all or nothing done by the factory when it comes to outfitting the interior or adding options.

Suggestions welcome!