Squaredrop galley door ideas

[mtcowboyblue]

Hello everyone!
My name is Spencer. My wife and I live here in Montana. I’ve recently started my build. So far got the trailer done, now on to the camper. Its more of a large squaredrop. If i can figure out how to post pics i will. Its 5x10. Although I will freely admit I AM NOT A CARPENTER! So everything is pretty new to me. I’m having a hard time figuring how to finish the galley door so it seals and is waterproof? I know that squaredrops are not the most popular design, but I’ve spent more nights under a pickup topper than I’d care to admit. I absolutely detest having to crouch for everything! So if anyone has any pics of the rear of the squaredrop galley I’d be greatly appreciative.

 

[twisted lines]

This is how I built the back of mine, I would Just order a door Next time.
I don't expect to have any other problems with my door, but it was not easy.

 

[mtcowboyblue]

Thanks Twisted for the idea! Your trailer looks sweet! Does the galley door pivot at the top? Unfortunately I have stick built mine. But in hindsight considering the price of lumber, I regret not going the route you did. Even having to buy the tank of argon, I’d have still been money ahead over lumber. Today i just got sides pmf’d. So I’m pretty stoked about that.

 

[twisted lines]

Thank you
Pivots to the side, I am very tall.
Your way ahead of what your sharing!
I had a lot of leftovers is how I started.
Foam if I do it again.

 

[mtcowboyblue]

I hear ya on going lightweight. Mine is a tank with wings. 3/8 ply outside 1/4 ply inside with 1.5 framing, as well as insulation.

 

[working on it]

* P.S. to my PM to mtcowboyblue concerning the super simple, straight hanging sheet of plywood hatch. Only reason I hung it straight down, with no side flanges, was to enable the sliding/swingout operation of the on-board generator. The smaller inset door on twisted lines trailer would be more weathertite than mine, which required extra weatherstripping and draw-latches to achieve. Plus, after many years, the three hinges overhead need a little help for 100% alignment, once or twice a year (1/8" +/- side-to side).

 

[mtcowboyblue]

I still haven't come up with my game plan that 100percent solid. I'd like to go with the door hanging from the top. As I want keep that miserable abominable snowman cooler on a slide out drawer. Plus it's keeps the snow off my face, while cooking breakfast. But also nothing is set in stone.

 

[DWATTS76]

Did you ever come up with a design plan on your galley door?

 

[Niho]

You did a great job. I was wondering if you needed the help of locksmith specialists at a certain point while building. You said: "I know that square drops are not the most popular design, but I’ve spent more nights under a pickup topper than I’d care to admit. I absolutely detest having to crouch for everything! So if anyone has any pics of the rear of the square-drop galley I’d be greatly appreciative." The trained locksmiths se20 workers could suggest other options that would have worked for you.