My build of Benroy Style Trailer

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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby KCStudly » Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:27 pm

Nice. :thumbsup:
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:33 pm

Thanks KC
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby mallymal » Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:08 pm

That's a lovely elegant simple profile. Good work :thumbsup:
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby Oldragbaggers » Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:40 pm

RandyG wrote: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.
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:10 pm

Thanks, simple works for me.....
mallymal wrote:That's a lovely elegant simple profile. Good work :thumbsup:
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:27 pm

More pics
Layout of cabinet pattern
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Treat all edges with CPES prior to priming
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Roof framing all done
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Inside view
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Aluminum skin is in
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Pattern layout
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Aluminum skin cut
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Test fit window and door
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby RandyG » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:08 pm

Be aware of fatigue with the aluminum.
Shadow Catcher wrote: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.

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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?
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:33 pm

Thanks Randy, yes aware of aluminum fatigue.This is my second Aluminum trailer I have built and use 6061 .
RandyG wrote:Be aware of fatigue with the aluminum.
Shadow Catcher wrote: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.

58160

58163

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.
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:25 pm

A timelapse of mock up of build

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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:45 pm

More pictures
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Ceiling light and fan
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Cupboard doors/handles
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110V Outlet and Access door
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110V Inlet and Shower
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End profile
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Brake light
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Galley hatch build
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Galley latch
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Galley floor/wall trim
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Galley
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Insulation begins
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:52 am

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.
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:02 pm

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

Skinning the roof
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Skinning the Galley Hatch
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby KCStudly » Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:40 pm

You're going to be done and camping before you know it. Good work! :thumbsup:
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Re: My build of Tiny Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Sat Mar 02, 2013 8:41 pm

Thanks working on it, should be out for first camp end of April....
KCStudly wrote:You're going to be done and camping before you know it. Good work! :thumbsup:
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Re: My build of Benroy Style Trailer

Postby AlgoDan » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:20 pm

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

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