Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:28 pm

Here is a customer picture of a nice, recently completed Dinoot Extended.

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby Junkboy999 » Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:39 pm

Looks great. Hope all the work pays off.
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:36 am

Terry, Thanks! Yes things are working out nicely with the Dinoots. We had a big milestone on Thursday, we went International! The first tub kit bound for Canada went out.
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:46 am

Started a new thread for exploring expanding the tub kits into a modular “Teardrop” size camper. Check it out at Dinoot Camper
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:36 am

Work has been progressing slowly but surely not the Micro size prototype. Just wrapped up Durabak the interior and waiting for UPS to delivery a new batch of Durabak for doing the exterior.

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Thu Mar 07, 2013 3:56 pm

Here is the latest Dinoot Camper possibility I’m looking for feedback on.

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If the haven’t seen the thread yet, check it out at Dinoot Camper
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby TJinPgh » Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:45 am

Very nice. Is it all one piece or is the top an add on?
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:25 am

Thanks TJ,the top sits on the trailer tub kind of like a pickup canopy on a truck bed.
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby TJinPgh » Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:35 pm

I like it.

I'm curious about the slide-out galley. How long is the camper? Was trying to figure out if it needs to be kept in the out position while camping to get complete use of the interior space?

Other than that, it's interesting that you'd put the galley on the driver's side of the camper.
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:23 pm

TJ, no, the kitchen does not need to be out for going to bed.

I suggest you start following the Dinoot Camper thread, has tons of additional information and pictures.
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:55 pm

Here is a quick overview of the assembly steps for putting a Dinoot trailer together using the Micro prototype I've been working on.

Start with the ready to roll frame
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Then the Durabak'ed plywood floor is added
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Next the floor panel is positioned on the floor
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Then one side panel is added
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Next the other side panel is added
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Then the rear panel is added, in this case with the tailgate already attached
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Finally here is a look from the rear with the fender flares added
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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:53 pm

The Micro prototype I've been working on is officially on the road. The bright yellow is getting lots of attention.

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:14 pm

Have another type / size fiberglass tub kit in the works, it is a M416/M100 replica. It is designed to work on a modified HF frame kit and be a direct replacement for rusted out / beat up military trailer tubs.

Work on the prototype is wrapping up. What do people think?

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Tue May 07, 2013 9:32 am

Here is a great shoot I received of a Dinoot on the Top of the World trail outside of Moab, UT.

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Re: Fiberglass bolt-together trailers

Postby schaney » Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:18 pm

Here is the Micro out and about getting some usage in the Willamette NF

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