Modular Vehicle Camper Systems
Purpose-built, removable sleeping platforms and galley cabinetry engineered through formal Systems Engineering principles. Designed for compact utility vehicles, daily drivability, and tool-free modularity.
Engineering Design Process
From operational concept definition down to precision-machined CNC joinery and validation.
CONOPS & Needs
Define operational concepts: single-operator installation, daily driver retention, quiet ride dynamics, and multi-day off-grid capability.
Vehicle Constraints
Establish exact vehicle cargo boundaries, factory tie-down locations, weight ceilings, and strict zero-permanent-alteration criteria.
Requirements Matrix
Formalize Functional, Performance, Physical/Interface, and Manufacturing parameters to govern all mechanical assemblies.
CAD Modeling & Joints
Translate subsystem spatial envelopes into 3D CAD models with interlocking CNC slot-and-pin joinery for toolless assembly.
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Subsystem Envelope & Packaging
Subsystem packaging is validated directly against standard, widely available hardware to guarantee maintainability and replacement convenience.
- Propane Cooktop: Dual-burner layout with dedicated fuel isolation.
- Refrigeration: 22.68″D × 12.6″W × 12.97″H compressor cold storage.
- Auxiliary Water: 11.25″L × 11.0″W × 15.25″H potable jug bay.
- Electrical Block: 11.8″L × 7.6″W × 9.5″H power station bay accessible from bed.
- Sanitation: Nesting prep sink basin and integrated waste receptacles.
System Requirements Matrix
Verified design targets derived directly from user needs and structural constraints.
| Classification | Requirement Statement | Verification / Design Implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | Dual-Occupant Sleeping Surface | Deployable sleeping deck engineered for primary single user with secondary width expansion. |
| Interface | Zero-Alteration Vehicle Anchoring | Attaches exclusively via factory vehicle tie-down brackets without vehicle drilling or cutouts. |
| Performance | Single-Person Installation & Removal | Modular sub-assemblies weigh under single-person lift limits for 15-minute removal. |
| Functional | All-Weather In-Cab Accessibility | Galley storage, cooler access, and power station reachable directly from inside the cabin. |
| Manufacturing | Small-Shop CNC Machinability | Flat-pack component architecture optimized for nested sheets on a 3-axis CNC router table. |
Ergonomics & Clearance Envelope
Biomechanical human factor constraints integrated into the structural layout.
| Biomechanical Parameter | Engineering Specification | Functional Intent |
|---|---|---|
| Seated Deck Height | 15.7″ – 18.1″ (including cushion) | Maintains natural ergonomic knee angle while maximizing overhead seated clearance. |
| Worksurface Plane | 29.0″ – 33.0″ above floor plane | Standardized posture plane for laptop productivity and food preparation. |
| Knee Clearance Envelope | 22.8″W × 17.7″D × 5.9″H (table underside) | Prevents thigh and knee impingement during stationary seated desk work. |
| Interior Cab Passage | 18.0″ minimum width | Guarantees unhindered movement from cockpit through rear cargo sleep zone. |