Dirt Bound Offroad Trailer - Build Log

[GSequoia]

Thanks, I am getting excited!

Went to HD tonight and bought two piano hinges one for the door and one for the roof, also got some indoor / outdoor carpet for the floor.

Little sketch on how I see the seal working on the pop top.

You might want to use a double layer of overlapping door seal type rubber (the kinda D shaped hollow rubber that compresses. Have one layer next to the angle on top and the other layer to the right of that but slightly overlapping, follow? That way you can cinch it down tight and then water has to get around both the angle and two layers of compressed rubber that forms a path like this: (Outside)__O/O¯¯(Inside)

 

[WebDog]

A productive day today, met with Garret this morning and we worked out a good floor plan. It also involves making the back wall fold down into the bed to allow more standing room.

The main idea for this trailer is to have kitchen inside.

 

[WebDog]

You might want to use a double layer of overlapping door seal type rubber (the kinda D shaped hollow rubber that compresses. Have one layer next to the angle on top and the other layer to the right of that but slightly overlapping, follow? That way you can cinch it down tight and then water has to get around both the angle and two layers of compressed rubber that forms a path like this: (Outside)__O/O¯¯(Inside)

The seal i got was for a truck camper shell, about 1" wide and 1/4" thick. It should be good for next weeks run.

 

[jeprovo]

Is is going to be campable by the weekend?

 

[GSequoia]

Is is going to be campable by the weekend?

You planning to bunk with Max?

 

[WebDog]

Is is going to be campable by the weekend?

Yes it will! I just got all the paneling done and the roof hinged, working on the lift mechanism now and then the back bed flip down.

I need to get the fabric still, but my mom is willing to o the sewing for me to save time.

 

[BrokeBrewKnow]

That is def a cool and creative project! Cant wait to see it done Nice work!

 

[WebDog]

Here is a photo of the rear part poped out with the sunbrella installed.

 

[GSequoia]

You put those fenders back on instead of making them right?

 

[WebDog]

haha that photo was from before socal fest... It is still fender-less. I need to spend a day with the trailer and the tube bender

 

[ZipperheadXJ00]

So how did it do Camping the other weekend?

 

[KSXJ]

Some more pictures of it all opened up? And the inside? Nice build!!!

 

[DZRTRAT]

Some more pictures of it all opened up? And the inside? Nice build!!!

X2, i wanna see some pics of it all done and in action!

 

[GSequoia]

X2, i wanna see some pics of it all done and in action!

Got a few years?

 

[WebDog]

Give me a month. lol

 

[Johnnie Walker]

Give me a month. lol

Starting, right meow?

 

[HangtownXJ]

SUPER Bad ass... I just bought an older pop-up camper to modify but this looks like the way to go. Mind if I "borrow" some of your ideas? I've been on expeditionportal.com lately and the cool ideas out there are never ending.

 

[jakeWI]

any new updates?

 

[WebDog]

any new updates?

yup! Water damage from having it parked...

I deemed it unsafe (mold) to camp in and tore the box off. I will make it closer to a adventure trailer with steel sides and RTT on the top. Kinda sucks but that was my original plan anyway.

 

[Vanimal]

that sucks. have you thought about using plastic or aluminum? still light, but a little less prone to mold issues.