My Trailer Build attempt (1 Viewer)

[WaveBreaker]

Been a bit since i updated this thought i throw some pics up just to stay current for those who are interested.

Since last post finished most of the pullouts for the back kitchen area still need extension but after i glass it.
water tank is in. been glassing and sealing inside and closing it up top is on.
Picked up my RTT for it and bits and pieces for trailer frame.Right now it is upside down waiting to glass bottom tomorrow.

Hopefully by end of next week i can primer and get ready for paint.In the mean time here's some Pics.

 

[Medic83]

Looks nice, but looks very heavy. Anxious to see the end product tho as Im building an offroad trailer right now.

 

[WaveBreaker]

heavy not really i took it off the saw horses and flipped it upside down by myself. math on the plywood used so far is 155 lbs compared to a steel box of the same size 220 lbs lighter.

 

[Gavlad]

Looks great - looking forward to seeing the finished article

 

[WaveBreaker]

Been awhile since i posted here.
Since the last post The pods all glassed working on painting it now.
Built the frame for it. its done for the most part needs fenders and accessory's added to it.

Pods on the frame so i can paint it a little easier and do my layout for accessory's on the frame.

Pictures:

Till later Cheers

 

[greentruck]

That is really coming together nicely. I can dig the use of alternative materials from the usual expo trailer mix. I'm a decent woodworker myself, so admire your chops on this. It's over my head

If it was my trailer, though, I'd be kicking myself for not making it 6" taller overall. But that's just me, cause I rely on my open top M101 and a tarp to stuff it all in. I need to cut back a little on the camping gear...

 

[WaveBreaker]

I was trying to keep my c.o.g. as low as i could in the design. with the RTT on top it gets a foot higher.
tons of space inside for what i take camping. Plus if there lots of space the Wife will use it

Picture of the RTT on the pod.

 

[REZARF]

Man, this is fantastic, I built a metal trailer a few years ago and love it, but if I did it over again, your use of wood/fiberglass would be the ticket. I really dig it, and when you mount this thing on a metal frame, you are going to be bomb-proof, not to mention 50-75% lighter in the end. Did I mention no rust?

Looks great man, keep it up.

One question, why the arched top? For looks? It looks great, I just didn't know if you had another reason to do it?

 

[WaveBreaker]

Thanks for the comments Guys.

Rezarf ,yours was the first build i ever read great trailer you built.

The curve i did for a couple reasons. It makes a more rigid roof for mounting the RTT to, it gives me some space down the length of the trailer to store longer poles. the Rtt only touches down the center and at the 4 attach points.

That and it looks better than flat.

 

[REZARF]

Good enough for me. Keep it up. Are you going to skin it with a fiberglass sheet? Like an RV has, I didn't quite follow what you said in the first couple of posts. I want to see what you come in at the scale. I think for most of the wheelin' trailer dudes, this wood/fiberglass combo is legit.

Following your build for sure bud.

 

[WaveBreaker]

ReZarf if you look at post #25 the pod is completely glassed like a boat so its bonded directly to the plywood structure.

Better picture of the glass work in progress.

 

[REZARF]

Very cool. So you gonna' paint it?

 

[greentruck]

Yep, it just looks right (proportions, etc) the way you designed it. Throw on the RTT and it's clear that's the case.

Does your RTT set-up with a changing room? We gotta have that, if our rig ever goes the RTT route.

Currently, we're set-up with a sleeper in the rear of the 80. That's worked so well I have temporarily abandoned pursuing the RTT on the trailer (garage won't even allow a decent roof rack -- let alone a RTT -- on the 80 without a major rebuild.) Planning some long expedition style traveling and I'm trying to figure out what's easiest and quickest for overnight, side of the road camps.

Between that, bears, the issue of stowing a wet RTT, kitchen setup, possible desire to accommodate 4 people in the 80, I'm torn and have been again considering going with a RTT on the M101. That's going to require some way to still access the bed, though, and I really don't want to cut much on the M101.

For weekend and such relatively shorter trips, you're going to have a great rig. And I could do something similar to your project once I get my hands on another rolling chassis. Hmmmm

I gotta quit thinking, too much on my plate already. But thanks for the ideas!

 

[WaveBreaker]

Rezarf : I will paint it to match tow vehicle.

Greentruck: When i purchased the RTT it came with an add-on room. Wife would hate me if she had to dress sitting down. Plus i will have a separate shower enclosure.

 

[WaveBreaker]

Painted it on the weekend.

 

[Gavlad]

I love it - that looks absolutely fantastic

 

[WaveBreaker]

fenders and RTT mounted.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Wow, I've been following along here. Beautiful workmanship! Really well thought out use of space and shape.

 

[WaveBreaker]

Wow, I've been following along here. Beautiful workmanship! Really well thought out use of space and shape.

Thanks.. Your not that far from me im in Victoria.

 

[prado t]

Your trailer is becoming a MASTERPIECE!