Scamper conversion in Off Road Multi

[Globetrottermike]

Here is the first pic of the camper after i pickup for free from a buddy

here pic after clean out

the weather makes is a bit harder to work on the trailer but will keep fighting

[KCStudly]

That's a good looking chassis to start with.

[Globetrottermike]

Here is already the first Problem ,Well not really a problem just have to change the Axle idea in general ,so what you see on the pic is the axle how she was build by the trailer manufacturer.Works on roads just fine ,but that's not what i want...




Here is a draw how i want to have the axle

i thing i marked the U Clamp upside down the axle has to come under the spring not on top.
maybe we have to exchange the axle, as you may can see, at the first pic ,the axle is a Drop - Bolt Axle
So we will see as we go
Mike

[Al in PA]

Dexter makes an axle flip kit to relocate the springs above the axle. I don't know if you have Dexter axles on your Skamper frame, but it's worth checking out at any RV dealer.

[Globetrottermike]

Dexter hm
I have to look in to that,but thanks for the tip
Here is a pic made with the cellphone (low res)

outriggers cut off and on post's



disassembled axle


the furnace is not working 100 % in the shop so it will be a early day off
quick weather up date for to guys out there
Today, 7 December
Increasing cloudiness this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h this afternoon. High minus 18C/4 F. Wind chill minus 33 C/ -27F
see u mike

[Globetrottermike]

Here are some new pic's welding at the frame (frame is upside down)





frame slide together and the top frame part is 48 inch long and ready for the hangers to weld on


front hitch part is now level with the frame,
the A-Frame Trailer Coupler part will be exchanged for a 3 inch Adjustable Tow Ring and a Pintle Hitch

Back bumper is 4x4 .3/16 should be strong enough for the back lights and 12 x 2 in. Hitch Receiver Tube
all the wires are going through the trailer frame and meet in a junction box somewhere in the front

more is coming
see u Mike

[Globetrottermike]

just checking in
the progress is slow but still working on the trailer very little time
cu mike

[Globetrottermike]

Hi Guys
Yesterday worked a little on the trailer here are some pics about the progress
Cuttings for the lights
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oh boy, 4 h only zip disk ,
had to replace the saddle on the axle
was 1/2 inch out off center,moved it 1/2 inch to the left and 1/2 to the right side axle is (was 62 inch) but i needed 63 inch

have to place the axle in her final place and weld the hanger on ,should happen this week,
the last pic off the day is with welded bumper on the frame incl receiver hitch

see mike

[Globetrottermike]

Hi Guys
finally it some work done
Some welding in the frame to hold 3/8 plywood in place ,for the under belly ,basic standard plywood for water protection from the road and so on,main job for this wood is to hold the 3 inch Insulation in place ,the wood need a black paint job next week before we flip the trailer,the black paint on the frame is just rust primer for in between the wood layers because cant to it later when the wood is mounted ,



there is no pic with black paint on , forget to load the pic in the gallery

plywood is a 1/8 inch higher than the frame
some silicone as a extra seal ,the rubber back paint stuff will do better just a extra

plywood fixed with self tappers 10x1 Inch (pre drilled with 9/64 drill bit )
last pic off the day
trailer with 2 piece plywood installed


ok call it a day
see u mike

[Globetrottermike]

Hi Guys
here are some more pic s
trailer upside down,with the body box,and plywood finish at the under belly
with out the sealing (Black stuff) on the underside


Just need seal it up and take care of the seams
cu mike

[Globetrottermike]

Hi Guys
Underbelly of the trailer is done,
Here are some pics
first pics are the mounting plates for the Stabilizer Jacks ,a bit hard to see on the back tear paint stuff

welded the nuts in the holes


last pic of the day
let it dry maybe a second layer of undercoat,mount the axle, double check all seems, wire the lights in

see u mike

[Globetrottermike]

hi guys
here is trailer flipped and axle mounted and tires on and fender (just temp)


know comes a bit welding on top and wire the lights in
see u mike

[Globetrottermike]

hi guys here are some pics of the progress





cu mike

[Globetrottermike]

still working on the trailer,but have no time for nothing really ,give it a break for a couple month
cu mike

[aggie79]

Your trailer is gorgeous!

I can tell this isn't your first rodeo in metal fabrication. I can't wait to see the trailer shell construction.