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Actually, neither. I wanted to avoid drilling holes to keep it somewhat original, and I also wanted this lid to be removable so that I can use the trailer itself when I need it. The weight of the lid keeps it safely in the trailer, although I am in the process of securing it to the loops on the inside of the tub with some stainless wire for extra safety.
 
Here's my Buswakka, complete with "facilities"...
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Trailer before heading out to Roundup

I finally finished the lid for my trailer just in time for Roundup. It's made of 1"x1" 16ga steel tubing that I welded up and skinned it with a .128" thick sheet of 4x6 aluminum (free from a buddy) siliconed and screwed to the tubing frame. Two 200lb Suspa gas springs handles the RTT/lid load. I did have one small accident making it..

What's left: strengthen tailgate, install two draw latches, and do a spring over.
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After screwing up my finger, I really didn't have the patience for doing any calculations....Jason (Arcteryx) and I basically drilled 3 sets of holes before we got it to work. Yes, I'm a lazy engineer. If you get the same ones I got (from McMaster Carr), I can take some dimensions for you to save you some grief.
 
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Let's keep this thread going.

SS
 
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Here are a couple more.
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Hi, I was wondering if you would do me a favor?
I am shamelessly copying your lid. I was wondering if you would be willing to post pics and more details on the metal building studs you used. Thank You
Steven
 
loquito said:
Hi, I was wondering if you would do me a favor?
I am shamelessly copying your lid. I was wondering if you would be willing to post pics and more details on the metal building studs you used. Thank You
Steven
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I don't have too many pics of the studs themselves, but they are basic steel studs that you'd find at Home Depot. I came up with the idea because I needed something lightweight and strong. Wood is too heavy for this application.

Here are some pics of the plywood deck and frame. It just survived a tough trip to Big Bend and 250 off-road miles and still is very tight...
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It's usable!

I finally have my trailer to the point that I can post a picture or two.
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I still have to put on tires that match the truck, add gas shocks and paint the lid, but this is what I came up with. I’m able to get at stuff inside the trailer through the opening in the rear of the lid, and it’s a real comfortable place to spend the night.

I expect to do lots of off road camping this year.

Thanks for the ideas!

Dan H
Pembroke, MA
dan@landy67.com
 
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Landy-

Looks good man! I Love the dual doors for sure. However, it looks like MDF of something similar, I would look into an excellent sealant before getting it too wet.

I could be way off.

Rezarf <><
 
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