slowcowboy wrote:Go for it!.. diffrent is fun!...7 wide was to much for my mirrors on my ford suv so i cut mine 2 tear down to 6 4....7 will work on a 3 quarter ton dodge truck though...its the mirrors why some folks don't like 6 wides on smaller cars..but if you got the tow vehicle go for it ...wider is roomeyer...i got a fad for a 4 wide easrer to see around to tow and easy to get by things in my local Rocky mountains..so my old tears a 4 wide..
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QueticoBill wrote:The direction of the floor ply is interesting question. I cant see the frame of course but if like others, there are cross pieces between two side rails at a spacing less than the distance betwern sid rails. Generally plywood is stronger when the exterior ply grain is perpendicular to the more closely spaced framing. Just like subfloor in a house, the long dimension is perpendicular to the joists. In your case if i understand t would be two pieces each 3x8 rather than 2 each 4 x 6. Depending on the cross frame spacing, 1/2 inch might work fine, though i understand weight is not a concern and it is a standee so 5/8 is not much if any overkill.
Experiment. Lay a piece of 5/8 on your frame and srep on it. Now turn 90 degrees. Im prety sure youll feel a little more give right between joists when 8 ft is crosswise. Not failure, just a little softer.
I dont know your plans and insulation needs but i have decided on a floor of 1/4 inch ply on each side of 1 inch foam. 5 x 8 frame with cross pieces 2 ft on center, floor will cantilever about a foot on either end for 5 x almost 10 deck.
That trailer looks like a great beginning. Great find.
razorback wrote:slideouts are notoriously difficult to seal. front slideouts at 70 mph during a rain event are probably impossible to seal. build what you want. its your td. have fun enjoy the time spent building and camping.
Larry
Woodbutcher wrote:Nice project, it should work out well for you. Hope you can "Git er dun" in time for your trip.
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