Got most of the aluminum installed today. Used an adhesive and ss rivets. The gap is due to the trailer being 44 inches wide and the sheets being 40 (big money saver). 3 inch corner caps out of aluminum will be installed using Silka 292 adhesive, the rivets will act as a spacer. Should be...
Etch primer applied to frame and two coats applied to entire frame and cage. Frame will get sprayed black at a later date once the floor is installed.
Interior dimensions will be 62 inches wide, 59 inches high and 90 inches long. I went larger than most folks as I wanted a full queen size...
Bought some Timbren SES for the rear of the truck to help when towing .
Got the trailer frame etch primed and double coated with paint. Tomorrow attaching the aluminum sheets to the exterior (already cut).
Leaving in early June for a 12,000 km trip, getting everything ready within my limited...
More progress. Timbren mounted, windows framed (framing is finished), Jack mounts welded. Ready for primer and paint this week then it gets clad in aluminum.
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More progress. Timbren mounted, windows framed (framing is finished), Jack mounts welded. Ready for primer and paint this week then it gets clad in aluminum.
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Custom. Pros....its awesome. Cons.....adds a lot of weight to the rear end which requires suspension modification. No regrets on my part. The protection it offers has already paid off for me (as has the front bumper). If it didn't have the spare it would need a swing out and could be made...
Trailer Build is coming along nicely. Frame is sorted and squared. Maybe have it all framed by tomorrow evening.
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Roof rack will be aluminum and will be recessed about 5 inches in from the side so that the awning sit flush and dont overhang and catch branches of trees, etc. Solar panels will take up most of the space up there.
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Took quite a bit of drawing and redrawing to get it right, but it's finalized. Rolling chassis should be done by weeks end.
Bought a queen sized, 6 inch memory foam mattress. Very comfortable.
Rear swing out had to be able to open with the trailer connected, this impacted the design in a...
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