Executive Suite - New Build

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Executive Suite - New Build

Postby greygoos » Mon Nov 12, 2018 5:40 pm

I know this is not for everyone. Limited time frame for the build as well as the TV (Chevy Sonic) not rated for towing at all. Had a rain check on a Harbor Freight folding frame rated 1195. When they started selling trailers again I was able to purchase one for 199.00. Sold the axle for 80.00 and purchased a heavy duty 2000 # Dexter on ebay from R and P carriages for 129.00 delivered. Modified the frame with 2 inch square tubing and 3/4 strut. Frame is now 4 feet wide and 5 feet long. There is a good tutorial if your interested here https://tventuring.com/trailerforum/thread-118.html. Swapped out all the metric fasteners for US Stainless Steel.
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Re: Executive Suite - New Build

Postby greygoos » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:01 pm

Constructed a box out of MDO, added fiberglass to the seams and corners as well as epoxy on all surfaces. Aluminum angle was added on corners and aluminum flat stock was used for drip rail. Box is 16 inches high and same dimensions as trailer. Locking cargo doors were added on one side and rear. Box was then coated in truck bed liner and mounted to frame with elevator bolts.
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Re: Executive Suite - New Build

Postby greygoos » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:04 pm

Box on Frame
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Re: Executive Suite - New Build

Postby greygoos » Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:10 pm

Installed a Roof Top Tent on box. Leaving in 10 days and returning in the spring to start my next build.
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