A simple 4X4X8 Harbor Freight Frame Tear

[len19070]

I started a new Tear Monday. Narrowed and assembled a new frame to 46 1/4" wide.

This is going to be a simple 4X4X8' build on a Harbor freight Frame.



Cut the Profiles, built the deck, Tarred the bottom and mounted the deck & sides to the frame.



Tomorrow I'll insulate and lay the deck, Start laying some Rug, assemble and rug the interior ceiling panel and hopefully install it.

Happy Trails

Len

[TPMcGinty]

Len, I look forward to watching your build. I would be really interested in how much a very basic tear costs to build.

[AlgoDan]

Hey Len at that pace your going you should be camping by Saturday lol...keep us posted as you go. Good luck

[txcamper]

Same as the others, I'm watching for the simplicity. Want to build a tear for a friend and I'm looking for the base they can update and add to as they want.

What are your plans for electrical and galley?

[Kharn]

What size mattress will it fit?

[len19070]

What size mattress will it fit?

A 4' wide tear always needs a custom mattress. 48" is not a standard mattress width.

I make all sleeping areas 75" long.

But, Joann Fabrics sells 3-4" foam 24" wide reasonably. And there are several other foam mattress options available.

Happy Trails

Len

[len19070]

Got right where I wanted to today.



Deck laid and insulated, floor and side Rug in, ceiling panel built/rugged and even installed.

Got a lot of catch up work for tomorrow, wiring, trailer, interior lights & fan, install the "A" hitch head and Jack and a small piece of the ceiling in the front.

Happy Trails

Len

[len19070]

Same as the others, I'm watching for the simplicity. Want to build a tear for a friend and I'm looking for the base they can update and add to as they want.

What are your plans for electrical and galley?

I have a 12V light over the Galley and am running a heavy (10 ga) fused 12V wire to the rear for what ever.

For 110V I giving a "Hole" through the exterior wall to run an extension cord through. How's that for Simple.



Happy Trails

Len

[len19070]

Got the outside sheathed, insulated and wired for inside 12V.



Started some work on the hatch area.



And set up the "A" frame hitch.



Tomorrow I just have to take a step back and think of everything I have to do before the Aluminum skin goes on.

Happy Trails

Len

[len19070]

Not much visible work done recently.

I painted the frame.



And sheathed the sides of the galley.



A lot of "Gettin Ready" for other stuff goin on.

Laid out the doors, made the templet for the hatch, worked on the hatch hinge, fixed a couple of Boo-Boo's, reset some screws that didn't want to cooperate.......

Going to try and finish up all the dirty work tomorrow so I can clean this joint up...the hatch and the doors, all the work on the saw etc.

then its on to Aluminum and Brake work.

The moldings are coming in Wed, I have the roof and I hope to have it weatherized by the weekend.

Happy Trails

Len

[pbeardsley]

Crikey Len! You don't hang about do you. Four days to get this far?! Nice work.

[len19070]

Built and dry fitted the Hatch, did the doors and framed them....tomorrow I'm going to start the siding and roof.







Happy Trails

Len

[2bits]

Wow! kudos for bringing the sides down over the frame, and your well laid out plan shows by how fast you have put it into place!

[len19070]

Wow! kudos for bringing the sides down over the frame, and your well laid out plan shows by how fast you have put it into place!

No offense to anyone...But I have always thought that a 4' tall "Box" on top of a frame looked like a little "Top Heavy"

And I have always believed, that there is Life below the frame! And that your frame is not a show piece.


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All my 4X8 builds have been 44" tall (actually making them 44X96" builds)...even this. It makes them look a little longer and sleeker.

Sit on a chair and measure from your butt to your head. 40" interior height is more than enough.

Of course you have to make the frame narrower to allow the sides to go over, But even that doesn't take that long or involve that much work.

Thanks for the kind words.

Happy Trails

Len

[len19070]

Installed 95% of the siding, laid the rubber roof, trimmed the door openings and started some trim.

I hope to have it weatherized by Sunday.



BTW, I found some wheel covers that fit 12" Harbor Freight wheels, there from a Chevy Sprint. The name of the car they will fit is important. If you ask for a wheel cover for a specific Car they will have them....If you ask for a set for a trailer they'll tell you they don't sell wheel covers for trailers!



Happy Trails

Len