ROAM Camper Build (6 Viewers)

[titanpat57]

Nice project. One day I'd like to build an ultralite 20" tandem axle travel trailer.

what did you seal the seams/edges of the FRP with?

Thanks CD'er...I don't think you'll ever hear "lightweight" and this behemoth in the same sentence.

I overcut the FRP by about 1/2" of an inch all the way around. I started at the bottom and worked my up so that overlap on the seams would repel water. First I blue taped 1" around the seams, then I contact cemented the field. Once the contact adh. was set, I removed the tape. Prior to setting the sheet I shot a liberal bead of 5 minute set 2 part epoxy on the whole perimeter. Once the sheet was in place (obviously it was a one shot deal, and zero room for error) I rolled it, taped the edges to hold down some pressure, and let it set for an hour.

Then I started the trimming process..first with a laminate router, finishing with a belt sander, some minor hand polishing with sandpaper. Special care had to be taken not to "overheat" the FRP.

The only seam that didn't turn out like the others was the first...I didn't realize I needed to bond the FRP and the substrate, so it's not quite as nice as all the others..but within the realm of any Mudders standards.

 

[Bomar]

This turned out awesome!!!!

 

[Joe_E]

Looks super cool Pat, nice job.

 

[titanpat57]

This turned out awesome!!!!

Looks super cool Pat, nice job.

Thanks guys...I appreciate the support..the finish details are getting fun!!

Finishing the diamond plate and took a break to polyrazzamatazz my faux markieboy cans...I know Skillet will dig them...lol

 

[wengejor]

sweet build up Pat! I just got done looking through your thread...what's in store for the interior?

I dig the cans!

 

[sirenmoses]

funny how the linkbacks now take up more screenspace than the posts.

I was in awe of yr build, til I saw the water bling mounted to diamond plate. Now I think you are out of yr mind.

Might as well put some light bars, scene lighting and a reflective logo, call it a Command Support Unit. If nuthing else, it'll give the bad guys sumptin to focus on...

Great work, as always, just.... wow. A career in blending in you will never achieve.

 

[titanpat57]

sweet build up Pat! I just got done looking through your thread...what's in store for the interior?

I dig the cans!

lol..thanks Wengejor!

The deal for the inside is a built up floor to house, 2 6v-batteries, 21 gal. water tank, water pump, and some assorted storage for specialty (not used all the time) items. I started the Sketch Up of it, but can't find a damn thing around here...trailer crap all over!

But IIRC the built up floor is about 14" high. Then there's plywood over that. Thats going to be piano hinged with a back, to create a "slide out" couch/bed that seat/sleep two adults. I would also like to incorporate a swing down table.

Thanks!

Pat

 

[titanpat57]

funny how the linkbacks now take up more screenspace than the posts.

I was in awe of yr build, til I saw the water bling mounted to diamond plate. Now I think you are out of yr mind.

Might as well put some light bars, scene lighting and a reflective logo, call it a Command Support Unit. If nuthing else, it'll give the bad guys sumptin to focus on...

Great work, as always, just.... wow. A career in blending in you will never achieve.

lol..thanks Sirenmoses...always the "voice of reason..."

I know the cans are a bit over the top but other choice was black..

now scene lighting....hmmmm.....



and don't forget...the whole thing gets painted silver to match the 4Runner...now that ought to be subtle!!

 

[Teotwaki]

Maybe you could just nickname the whole trailer the "Silver Scepter"??? Will that comment get me banned?

 

[titanpat57]

Maybe you could just nickname the whole trailer the "Silver Scepter"??? Will that comment get me banned?

I don't know....lol

Maybe we should have a couple a dozen Silver Bullets and then decide the fate of the whole damn world...

Welcome to the Dark side.....muhahahahah

 

[sirenmoses]

you know you want scene lighting, just go ahead and do it. After checking w/yr local and regional laws of course...*
Our new rigs have a lamp that takes a bit to light up, but super bright.

I like the perpetuated Silver Bullet idea, with you as Silver Command. Come'on, lotsa silver hairs here, it makes sense.

And now that you've done ruined those two cans, I'll tell ya that black is the most desirable color, and I could only get them in OD and Tan, used. Rocking some Blue in the stealth DoberMobile III. Pix after this weekend, unless things go wrong.

* almost got a ticket on days off a wildland fire assignment in another state: where I grew up blue flashing lights are tow trucks, not cops!

 

[Raszr]

Awesome Job

Man... that is coming along great! Do you have any updated photos? I would love to see the inside when you get to that point.

Tom

 

[TRDparts4u]

Great job Pat!


We need more pictures!


Jacque

 

[titanpat57]

Man... that is coming along great! Do you have any updated photos? I would love to see the inside when you get to that point.

Tom

Thank you Tom...there's gonna be lots of updates this week!! All week!!

Gonna be on vacation all week (fingers crossed) so there should be smoe real progress done. I don't know if I'll get to the finish work inside, but my goal is to get systems in place.

Great job Pat!


We need more pictures!


Jacque

Why Jacque.....


funny you would ask....

There is one pic for a little progress this week...right up your alley!

 

[BreakinBirfs]

IT LOOKS GREAT!!! I can't wait to see the inside finished.

 

[nat]

Pat, that came out really sweet! Great job!

 

[titanpat57]

IT LOOKS GREAT!!! I can't wait to see the inside finished.

Pat, that came out really sweet! Great job!

Thanks guys...not as much done today as I hoped.

Worked on the Airlift 1000 for the 4Runner (finished...what a major pain in the arse), and Tekonesha Prodigy II trailer control (2 screws and mount it in the morning)...all part of the build.

I did lay out the kitchen aluminum today. I've switched gears a bit and decided to hinge the aluminum sheet to the side of the trailer. I have a sheet of 1/8" to be cut and have a 2" lip bent on it. There will be 2 holes cut in it, one for the sink and one for the stove. I'm just not sure how I want to support it, either legs up from the trailer...or cables down from the side. It'll fold up and be secured to side in transit. When you get where your going...drop the top, hook up the gas and sink....and you have a kitchen, and a very spacious counter for prep!

 

[Raszr]

WHAT ABOUT THE PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!! Let see them

 

[titanpat57]

Howdy,

It's that time again..

Working on the kitchen, aluminum is bent, just fished dry fitting the sink and stove. Now it's gotta get mounted on the side...of course that intoduces a litany of issues, all which consume one thing...time!

The plan is to piano hinge the work top to the side, and I really don't want anything going to ground or underneth, so it looks like it will "hang" off the side, 90 degrees to the trailer side. Also in the mix is some extra support on the bottom...i want it solid.

Tent is together in the garage, awning came yesterday (thanks again Jacque...you da man!!) Working on finishing all aluminum trim and back doors today...spray bomb silver tomorrow

The finished top is 92" x 21"...got lots and lots of prep area for beer...umm..I mean "food prep"..yeaaa..food prep.....

 

[Koffer]

Wow Pat thats a really cool stove and sink

Howdy,

It's that time again..

Working on the kitchen, aluminum is bent, just fished dry fitting the sink and stove. Now it's gotta get mounted on the side...of course that intoduces a litany of issues, all which consume one thing...time!