First 5x8 square Drop Build

[Jwh92020]

After 20+ cargo trailer conversions a 3 frame up "standy" builds, I thought I'd try ma hand at a 5x8 square drop.I managed to find a 5x8 Ironton (Northern Tool) trailer brand new in the boxes on Marketplace for $ 450, so I grabbed it. I got he trailer assembled, deck built and insulated and now I'm ready to start the "cabin". I'm torn between PMF and FRP for the exterior, but the rest of it, I have semi figured out. I've never done a playlist on Youtube, so I thought I'd try it with this build. Here is a link to it if anyone is interested. (It's not professional by any means, so be prepared).

My First 5x8 Square Drop Build

I've built or modified 20+ cargo trailer conversions over the past 8 years, and I've always wanted to try building a small camper. I figured a square drop wo...

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[Jwh92020]

More progress...

 

[Jwh92020]

Big change to the build.
Big change to the squaredrop build. Check it out.

 

[Jwh92020]

Step by step...

 

[Jwh92020]

I have a lot of sanding in my future.

 

[Jwh92020]

Started the PMF

 

[Jwh92020]

PMF well underway

 

[gearsoup]

It's too late for me now, since I've ordered what I need for epoxy/glass, but what do you reckon your total cost will be for PMF?

 

[Jwh92020]

It's too late for me now, since I've ordered what I need for epoxy/glass, but what do you reckon your total cost will be for PMF?

I have $65 in the canvas, $50 in glue (2 gallons of Titebond II) and $60 in paint. So $175. I didn't do the PMF because of cost, but because I wanted to try it and see how the process works.

 

[gearsoup]

Ah, I see, thanks!

 

[Jwh92020]

Ah, I see, thanks!

Good luck on your fiberglass adventure.

 

[Jwh92020]

Completely covered in canvas... Paint is next

 

[Jwh92020]

First top coat is on - many more to go How many did you put on?

 

[Jwh92020]

2nd top coat is on. No video, just pics.

 

[Jeeper92]

After 20+ cargo trailer conversions a 3 frame up "standy" builds, I thought I'd try ma hand at a 5x8 square drop.I managed to find a 5x8 Ironton (Northern Tool) trailer brand new in the boxes on Marketplace for $ 450, so I grabbed it. I got he trailer assembled, deck built and insulated and now I'm ready to start the "cabin". I'm torn between PMF and FRP for the exterior, but the rest of it, I have semi figured out. I've never done a playlist on Youtube, so I thought I'd try it with this build. Here is a link to it if anyone is interested. (It's not professional by any means, so be prepared).

My First 5x8 Square Drop Build

I've built or modified 20+ cargo trailer conversions over the past 8 years, and I've always wanted to try building a small camper. I figured a square drop wo...

youtube.com

great build, what are you going to be towing with?

 

[Jwh92020]

Thanks. Tow vehicle is my Ram 1500 Hemi.

 

[Jeeper92]

Any tips on keeping it light?

 

[Jwh92020]

Any tips on keeping it light?

I'm not the guy you should ask about that. This is my first small camper build. I know the trailer itself weighs 270 lbs. My side walls are 3/4" plywood (it was free). The front wall and roof are 2x2 framing with a 1/8" plywood skin. The side doors will be the cut outs from the side walls. The rear hatch will be a 1 x4 frame with 1/8" inside and out. The exterior of the hatch will be PMF as well. I'm going to guess 1000 lbs +/-.

 

[Jwh92020]

 

[gearsoup]

Looking nice!