M416 Trailer build (4 Viewers)

[valid username]

Is the kitchen going to be out the side regardless? I imagine that will be difficult to seal up tightly.

 

[womacje]

It will be out the side. Sealing shouldn't be too tough, in theory. I'll add flanges to the exterior of the doors and and seals plus the latches I'm using pull pretty tight.

 

[womacje]

Second time the trailers been behind the truck!

Finally, trailer behind the truck! This Max Coupler is awesome!

Next is where to put all the lights??? The side markers are tiny and great, but I'd hate to put them on a slider to be destroyed... Time to weld some more, I guess.
Rack is getting welded up probably tomorrow!

 

[womacje]

Well, after burning a full day plus some behind the computer working on a Stainless steel kitchen design, I was the CAD jockey ask PhotoGod about it, we finally got to the rack, I took out a loan to try and finish this thing before Feb. 17. (I didnt actually take out a loan, but I'm pulling out the stops)
Photogod, came over, again, today and we started to weld the rack in. Everything seems to be pretty well figured out. The gas struts are on thier way, so we'll see if the lift system will work. I found Pop Pins, from Grainger, and cheaper than Mcmaster Carr, plus had them in less than 24hrs and no shipping.

Enough chatter, time for a couple pics,

Tomorrow will be some electrical work, I'm thinking. Monday, pick up some more steel and the struts arrive!

 

[photogod]

Tomorrow will be some electrical work, I'm thinking. Monday, pick up some more steel and the struts arrive!

And head out for bids on the SS camp kitchen!

 

[stonemasoncruiser]

Nice work!! Gotta say you're making me think it's time to sell the Fleetwood E1
and build my own trailer. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Steve

 

[womacje]

Nice work!! Gotta say you're making me think it's time to sell the Fleetwood E1
and build my own trailer. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Steve

Steve,
Good to chat today. Let me know when you want tomswing by the shop.

Jeremy

 

[stonemasoncruiser]

Boy I was really hoping to see a progress report.
Beer cans must be blocking the welder...ha...ha!!
Great shop space by the way!

Later! Steve

 

[womacje]

Patience, Steve! I was waiting for you to come over and help!!!

I'm actually about to post some pics and maybe even a video if I can get it edited.

Jeremy

Boy I was really hoping to see a progress report.
Beer cans must be blocking the welder...ha...ha!!
Great shop space by the way!

Later! Steve

 

[womacje]

I'm a nerd and I love my iphone! There I said it. I made a video to document the first time the rack lift was tested!
YouTube - Rack lift first attempt by expeditionops.com


Here are some build pics of the lift itself:

As always, there are more pics on the Facebook page.

 

[womacje]

YouTube - Rack lift 2nd attempt by expeditionops.com

One more.

 

[womacje]

Remember that list of things to add to the trailer??? Well, we can check the Eezi-awn 1600 T-top off the list! Bought it last week!

 

[photogod]

Finally done.... Almost.

Ready to roll on a two month road trip.

 

[titanpat57]

Very Nice!!

No final vid of the tent going up and down?!.

Have a good trip and stay safe!

Pat

 

[Rich2011]

Nice work!

Lets see some more

 

[stonemasoncruiser]

Wow that looks great! Road ready by the looks of it.
When are you taking off? Hope we get some updates
of the trip, maybe on the portal? Good Luck!
Steve

 

[womacje]

Thanks, guys! I am currently in Delaware waiting for TitanPat to come on down here so we can meet up! The trailer made a shakedown run of 1200mi and is doing great. My only issues are light paint coverage... I didnt buy or spray enough, sadly. Because of that, I'm getting rusting under the round tube where it meets the sheet metal and around the tarp hooks, I did drive it through snowing salt covered roads, UGH, my freshly painted baby!! But, I knew it would need more coats later on after this trip. I routed all the wiring through the frame then set the tub on, severing all the trailer wires, shorting out my truck lights (irritating) 12hrs to wire a trailer is not right! I had to tighten up the Max Coupler after the drive as it seemed to be a little too loose for my likings. One of the hubs was luke warm to the touch as opposed to the other side which was cold, so I may go in and shoot some grease into the new Dexter axle.

All in all, I love the way it rolls, smooth as can be, takes a little getting used to not having the rear windshield to look out, but otherwise, I love it. I dropped it to go wheeling in NJ, super easy. I think thats about it. I'll try to get some more pics up for you guys as soon as possible.

 

[titanpat57]

Thanks, guys! I am currently in Delaware waiting for TitanPat to come on down here so we can meet up! The trailer made a shakedown run of 1200mi and is doing great. My only issues are light paint coverage... I didnt buy or spray enough, sadly. Because of that, I'm getting rusting under the round tube where it meets the sheet metal and around the tarp hooks, I did drive it through snowing salt covered roads, UGH, my freshly painted baby!! But, I knew it would need more coats later on after this trip. I routed all the wiring through the frame then set the tub on, severing all the trailer wires, shorting out my truck lights (irritating) 12hrs to wire a trailer is not right! I had to tighten up the Max Coupler after the drive as it seemed to be a little too loose for my likings. One of the hubs was luke warm to the touch as opposed to the other side which was cold, so I may go in and shoot some grease into the new Dexter axle.

All in all, I love the way it rolls, smooth as can be, takes a little getting used to not having the rear windshield to look out, but otherwise, I love it. I dropped it to go wheeling in NJ, super easy. I think thats about it. I'll try to get some more pics up for you guys as soon as possible.

We'll get the time and date hammered out...if you need any supplies or tools ahead...keep me posted! You staying in the tent while on the road?

 

[womacje]

I shouldn't need much except to paint some more... But that'll wait till I get back in April. I haven't crashed in the tent yet. While driving out from MPLS to De I stopped for 5hrs of sleep and that didn't justify the setup, plus it was cold. I will though soon enough, I'm going to try and meet up hilldweller and stumpxj down in N Ga. Then try to sell it off to make room for the new Eezi-Awn. I may mount some sweet mud flaps off a tacoma all Aussie style that say 4WD on them!

 

[womacje]

2 Black Rattle cans later... The frame is looking nice and clean. The tub on the other hand needs more paint still, but I'm not going to try and match on the road, from AutoZone's paint collection! I love the trailer, it is definitely my pride and joy, this weekend it will get dirty in the N. Ga Mtns, for anyone interested hit me up.

To do, when I get back:
Repaint tub and tailgate, oh yeah the brand new Rancho RS5000's need to be repainted white as well(already rusting...ugh)
Kitchen, kitchen, kitchen
Drawer slides for the cargo area.