My build of Benroy Style Trailer

[KCStudly]

Nice.

[AlgoDan]

Thanks KC

Nice.

[mallymal]

That's a lovely elegant simple profile. Good work

[Oldragbaggers]

Great start! I like your floor dolly, I may have to use the idea so I can easily move out to the driveway and back to the garage at night.

Randy, we got our dolly from Harbor Freight. They had them on sale for $59 and I had a 20% off coupon to boot. It would have been worth every penny if I had paid double. I have to move my trailer in and out of the garage to work on it, and the farther along the build gets, the heavier the trailer gets. Plus we use it to move our utility trailer around the yard. I would highly recommend making the investment.

[AlgoDan]

Thanks, simple works for me.....

That's a lovely elegant simple profile. Good work

[AlgoDan]

More pics
Layout of cabinet pattern

Treat all edges with CPES prior to priming

Roof framing all done

Inside view

Aluminum skin is in

Pattern layout

Aluminum skin cut

Test fit window and door

[RandyG]

Be aware of fatigue with the aluminum.

You might want to consider 5086 or 6061 marine grade. The problem I ran into is the finite modulus of elasticity of aluminum. There was a lot of flex/bounce at the point where the frame 2X4X.25 rectangle went under the body of the trailer. This is where #1 MM failed, Both sides snapped. These are pictures of the original construction minus the additional bracing.





You might want to check on what is used for horse trailers, not much that is more corrosive on aluminum than horse pee. Boat trailers are also made using aluminum.

You're tongue isn't as long as his was and your A-frame goes under the floor frame so it shouldn't be a issue. You also have more welding surface area. Are you the one welding it?
I hope Shadowcatcher doesn't mind me sharing his post but thought I should spread his lessons learned.

[AlgoDan]

Thanks Randy, yes aware of aluminum fatigue.This is my second Aluminum trailer I have built and use 6061 .

Be aware of fatigue with the aluminum.

You might want to consider 5086 or 6061 marine grade. The problem I ran into is the finite modulus of elasticity of aluminum. There was a lot of flex/bounce at the point where the frame 2X4X.25 rectangle went under the body of the trailer. This is where #1 MM failed, Both sides snapped. These are pictures of the original construction minus the additional bracing.





You might want to check on what is used for horse trailers, not much that is more corrosive on aluminum than horse pee. Boat trailers are also made using aluminum.

You're tongue isn't as long as his was and your A-frame goes under the floor frame so it shouldn't be a issue. You also have more welding surface area. Are you the one welding it?
I hope Shadowcatcher doesn't mind me sharing his post but thought I should spread his lessons learned.

[AlgoDan]

A timelapse of mock up of build

[AlgoDan]

More pictures

Ceiling light and fan

Cupboard doors/handles

110V Outlet and Access door

110V Inlet and Shower

End profile

Brake light

Galley hatch build

Galley latch

Galley floor/wall trim

Galley

Insulation begins

Insulated

[AlgoDan]

A couple of pics, starting on suspension...3500lb axle w/1250 springs. With custom mounting brackets for attaching to aluminum frame. The brackets will get powder coating.

[AlgoDan]

Ok got 5 sheets of .125 Luan for skinning hatch and roof

Skinning the roof

Skinning the Galley Hatch

[KCStudly]

You're going to be done and camping before you know it. Good work!

[AlgoDan]

Thanks working on it, should be out for first camp end of April....

You're going to be done and camping before you know it. Good work!

[AlgoDan]

Ok got all Luan cut to fit on the roof..




Next step go over all the wiring in the roof to see if ready, then glue and screw...