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REZARF · 07-24-07, 10:30 PM

Tonight was a fun night!

Gotta give a BIG THANK YOU to AxleIke! THANKS Isaac for your help!

Here is where we ended up tonight...

Because of the finite dimensions of the major components that require plumbing to work, the water tank and the propane bottle. I wanted to do a scale frame experiment before cutting into 200 bones of steel. I picked up a few 2x3's at the home depot.

Pretty simple to mock up, but it allowed for fitting of the 21 gallon water tank and the 11 pound propane tank. I wanted to make sure I could fit the tank, the plumbing fittings, and deck fill all within the area I have to work with... and after some head scratching and measuring... it does!

I also wanted to look at how much space I would have out back between the tires and rear bumper for the propane bottle. I also wanted to see how much space I needed in terms of bumper overhang (side to side) to make a feasible platform for the bottle to rest on. I plan on running integrated sliders down the width of the trailer that will serve double duty for mounting things to them like a fuel can, CO2, or propane tanks, and all will tie into the tubular fenders.

That is where we ended up. I am now stalled until my 220v 50amp breaker arrives... my breaker box manufacturer has been out of business some 20 years now, so finding the right breaker to hook up my welder has been another slight set back.

Pic one: the axle with the 35's. mmmm, 35's!

Pic two: My 2x3 wood frame for mock-up.

Pic three: final water tank position, this is the front end of the trailer. I will use a more permanent clamping system than Isaac

Thanks for looking!

Rezarf <><

07-24-07, 10:30 PM	#43
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,812	Tonight was a fun night! Gotta give a BIG THANK YOU to AxleIke! THANKS Isaac for your help! Here is where we ended up tonight... Because of the finite dimensions of the major components that require plumbing to work, the water tank and the propane bottle. I wanted to do a scale frame experiment before cutting into 200 bones of steel. I picked up a few 2x3's at the home depot. Pretty simple to mock up, but it allowed for fitting of the 21 gallon water tank and the 11 pound propane tank. I wanted to make sure I could fit the tank, the plumbing fittings, and deck fill all within the area I have to work with... and after some head scratching and measuring... it does! I also wanted to look at how much space I would have out back between the tires and rear bumper for the propane bottle. I also wanted to see how much space I needed in terms of bumper overhang (side to side) to make a feasible platform for the bottle to rest on. I plan on running integrated sliders down the width of the trailer that will serve double duty for mounting things to them like a fuel can, CO2, or propane tanks, and all will tie into the tubular fenders. That is where we ended up. I am now stalled until my 220v 50amp breaker arrives... my breaker box manufacturer has been out of business some 20 years now, so finding the right breaker to hook up my welder has been another slight set back. Pic one: the axle with the 35's. mmmm, 35's! Pic two: My 2x3 wood frame for mock-up. Pic three: final water tank position, this is the front end of the trailer. I will use a more permanent clamping system than Isaac Thanks for looking! Rezarf <>< Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread. Last edited by REZARF; 07-24-07 at 10:39 PM.