This whole 3 photos max per post is annoying, so I haven't been posting updates, but...
Made big progress on the trailer! Exterior is 95% done and I was able to drag it home to finish up the exterior details and finish the interior bits. I lost about 5mpg at 70mph speeds when towing it home. I had it loaded with tools and left over material, so I estimate it weighed about the same as it will when finished.
All panels are bonded, sealed and riveted to the frame. Corner trim didn't turn out as well as I hoped, but it's all sealed and I don't anticipate ever having leaks, I just don't like how the trim ends came out because they look unfinished. I might see if a buddy of mine who does vinyl work can do some sort of wrap to clean up the trim. I thought we were going to do a one piece trim from front to back, but that didn't happen and it was too late in the game to re-evaluate.
Rear hatch turned out pretty nice. I have some stainless latch slot things with gas strut mounts being laser cut and sent to me, so once those are in I'll be able to install the gas struts and lock the latch down. The bottom side of the hatch door is natural steel sheet right now, so I'm going to have it wrapped in some type of cool mural.
My buddy went a little fab nerd on the spare tire mount on the tongue. He designed it based on a motorcycle wheel cock. Looks cool, but I think I will get frustrated with it when I have to lift a 40-60lb spare tire out vs being able to just roll it off. Time will tell.
Next is finishing out interior trim, building the rear galley, installing roof rack, and wiring up the battery and fuse block in the tool box. USPS lost my roof rack package, go figure.
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