SylvanSport GO! Side Panels
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- This video explains a bit about the side panels may owners of the @SylvanSport GO! camper make and use, and why. We like these side panels because they make it a little more difficult to see what's inside the trailer when traveling and they can keep water and mud from splashing on items in the trailer.
SPECIAL THANKS goes to Dan Schallenkamp who originally shared this idea/design on the SylvanSport Owners Group on Facebook. If you're not following this page, you should be! It has the friendliest people in the group and the "Files" section includes plans like the ones needed to make these panels.
Here is a link to the PDF instructions about how to make these side and end panels: drive.google.com/file/d/19JAQ...
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Glad you support Noraly. Glad she made it home and is safe.
How can one not love her and what she does! Sure glad she’s okay and look forward to following her next adventure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@CoolestCampersEver So interesting since I came to your site because I'm considering the SylvanSport line. My gf and I tent camp and love it. The freedom of where we can set up the tent, rather than just on a paved pad gives us more freedom at campsites. I'm frugal so I don't want to pay to store any luxury item like a camper. The Sylvan will fit into my garage and if I feel like hauling my motorcycle to BLM land I can with the Sylvan. I hope Noraly translates her new book into English....I don't read Dutch. LOL Take care.
Good video. I’m Dan S. Thanks for the shoutout. Happy GO’ing.
Thanks Dan! Super cool that you created those plans!
We cut six 8' 1"x6" cedar boards down to 7'. then screwed three boards together to make two 17" tall sides that are 7 feet long so that they fit in the GO to close it in. On the campsite we use the side panels as a table using a couple of sawhorses. Great working table for kitchen
That sounds like a great way to cover two issues with one project. Would love to see a photos of that set-up. Is it on the SylvanSport Owners Group on Facebook? Thanks for the comment and for watching the videos.
It is very useful. I am not on the Facebook group, and in fact, I am not even very proficient at UA-cam. Let me see what I can send@@CoolestCampersEver
Enjoy it as always. Btw take the GO out camping more. I like to watch stuff like that. It would be nice to see it being use when possible. Keep up the great work!❤
We’re trying to get out camping as often as we can as we’re having a blast with the GO! (and enjoy making these videos!). We’re going to make our own set up video soon as well. Thanks for watching and happy camping!!
We used corrugated plastic (Plaskolite at Home Depot) and Velcro straps to make our sides. Not as sturdy as plywood, but also not as heavy. Very easy to cut with a utility knife and a straight edge. We don't pack anything small against the sides of the GO, so even if someone were to try to cut the panels they still wouldn't be able to get anything out. Eventually we'll make something out of sturdier, paintable material.
That sounds like a great option! Do you have trouble with those panels staying put when you're camping? In Kansas the wind might be enough to take them flying! Thanks for watching the video and commenting.
@@CoolestCampersEver we slide the panels under our mattresses.
You can use a lift off hinge in each corner with the pins all in one direction. It would just depend on which piece goes in last to orient the pins. Also, if you add a thin strip to the back panel and add a second skin to the panel it will be very rigid and will not flex at all. Similar to a hollow core door, the skins will keep the structure stiff.
THANK YOU for that suggestion! A lift off pin seems like it might be perfect. Great suggestion about making the panels a bit more rigid. I will play around with this when it warms up and make an updated video at some point. Thanks again for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!
I used buckboard instead of wood to make it lighter and more durable. I cut slots so I could use Velcro to attach all the panels.
We might go that route when these side panels wear out. I also cut slots at the top of each panel near the center to velcro them to the frame. Thanks for the suggestions and for watching the video! Happy camping!
Will the center beds be long enough for a 15 year old and a 9 year old? Thanks for your videos and I'll still waiting to see you load a bike or atv in there
I think they would be. We haven’t set it up like that since it’s just the two of us, but when everything is in place it’s suppose to be a bit bigger than a king-size bed. Thanks for watching and happy camping!
PS - we will get that motorcycle load video done soon.
What is buck board?
Sorry, but I'm not sure what you're referring to. Do you mean the "back board" or back piece of these panels?
What do you do with the panels on site?
That's a great question. I usually put them along the outside of the trailer, leaning against the wheels of the trailer. I have tried putting them under the trailer, but it's just easier to take them out and lean them against the wheels. Thanks for watching the video and asking the question. Hope this helps.
What is buck board?
I'm not sure what you mean? I'm glad to try to help if you can clarify. Thanks!