"Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build (first trip finished)

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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby absolutsnwbrdr » Fri Mar 21, 2014 8:39 am

Nice work! I like the carpet. Looks like you may have build a speaker box or two before this. I'm with KC - I like the profile because its different from the norm, but its also not just a plain box. :thumbsup:
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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby Glenn Butcher » Fri Mar 21, 2014 12:30 pm

I like the carpet treatment, too. Probably going to do it on my upcoming build.
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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby jbyrd » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:20 pm

absolutsnwbrdr wrote:Nice work! I like the carpet. Looks like you may have build a speaker box or two before this. I'm with KC - I like the profile because its different from the norm, but its also not just a plain box. :thumbsup:

Thank you! yeah I may have built a couple, I worked in car stereo almost 10yrs.
Glenn Butcher wrote:I like the carpet treatment, too. Probably going to do it on my upcoming build.

I love how it turned out and it should add some insulation factor and something a little more comfy to rub up against in the middle of the night.
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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby jbyrd » Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:42 pm

Ok so I managed to get a far amount done today.
Would have got more done but had to wait on spar varnish to dry.
So I got the roof spars cut and carpeted
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and installed
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which allowed me to get the roof on :)
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an inside shot. I think it turned out pretty well.
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I made one more goof I forgot to cut my power cord opening :?
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a shot of the entire trailer out in the open. That trailer to the side of it has all of my aluminum on it to keep it flat
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so I went and spar varnished all of the seams and screw heads.
I figured more protection couldn't hurt.
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while i was waiting on that to dry I built some inside shelves for small things and phones,etc.
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And installed my power box, although the pictures makes it look crooked I will have to check that tomorrow.
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So I should be good to start skinning it with aluminum tomorrow. :applause:
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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby Patrickteardrop » Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:14 pm

I might just have to use the same material to cover my interior walls. I haven't given a lot of forethought to that up to today, as I've been concentrating on my frame. Very nice storage! I too, like the profile and your choice of door.
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Re: New start 4x8 hf build unnamed yet

Postby jbyrd » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:46 am

So......I didn't get as much done as I would have liked.
only got three sides skinned in aluminum before my helper A.K.A my wife had to leave.
since the top and front are all one piece I knew there was no way I could manage it myself.
I used contact cement to adhere the walls on. As you can see from the first picture I have
been boarding up all the openings every night as we have stray cats around that like to mark everything as "theirs". :thumbdown:
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I did find that routing aluminum is NO FUN there has to be a better way to do it....I'm just not sure what that is :NC
So probably no more progress for a couple days as its calling for rain today and tomorrow
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby jbyrd » Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:32 pm

Ok so this crazy florida weather decided to cooperate with me today and only rained about 30 mins.
So I was able to get some more done.
Got the top and front A.L. on
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and got the door cut out routed. I have got alot of vacuuming to do after this
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and installed putty tape on the door
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and TA-DA I have a door :D
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also a power port
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I keep joking with my wife if she is gonna like camping in a pink trailer....she is not amused. LOL
Ok so if weather allows I will try to get the windows installed tomorrow but we'll see.
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby S. Heisley » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:35 pm

WOW! :o You are really moving fast on this trailer. The inside looks really good. I suspect the rug "lining" will be like wearing a sweater, insulation-wise. From the looks of how "clean" everything is, you've done work like this before!
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby jbyrd » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:57 am

S. Heisley wrote:WOW! :o You are really moving fast on this trailer. The inside looks really good. I suspect the rug "lining" will be like wearing a sweater, insulation-wise. From the looks of how "clean" everything is, you've done work like this before!

Thank you!
Yeah I designed this trailer to be built fast I worked out all of the details over a years time.
I have done a lot of car stereo work in the past which gave me the experience with the liner and wood working.
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby jbyrd » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:19 am

Well I did get to spend most of yesterday working on the camper.
I only got pictures of the windows though.
I had to install them with screws they were new windows but were missing the trim ring.
I used stainless screws and my cut out was super tight so the inside actually looks really good without the trim ring.
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Also got all of the trim cut and installed yesterday but didn't get pictures as we had freezing
weather headed in and i had to run cover the entire garden.
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby aggie79 » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:25 pm

Fantastic! :applause: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby jbyrd » Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:55 am

aggie79 wrote:Fantastic! :applause: :thumbsup: :applause:

Thank you very much!
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build

Postby jbyrd » Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:32 pm

well I got some more done on the trailer almost finished now just a few more odd and ends.
I installed the a/c. It's not at that angle the picture was during installation.
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I have it held in with the normal mount for the top and added a 3/4 angle aluminum piece to hold the bottom.
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got it out in the open to get some better pics.
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I still need to install some trim around the ac outside but I had to wait for the silicone to dry.
I started installing my graphics and mounted my tongue box still need to do the other side
and decide if i want to do some front graphics.
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Oh and I got my solar motion light mounted that's what you see right in front of the door at the top.
I should have it all buttoned up tomorrow which is good since it's first trip will be next week.
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build (almost finished)

Postby Woodbutcher » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:45 pm

Great job, you move fast. Where are to going for your maiden voyage? :applause:
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Re: "Gocamp" a 4x8 hf build (almost finished)

Postby jbyrd » Mon Mar 31, 2014 6:56 pm

Woodbutcher wrote:Great job, you move fast. Where are to going for your maiden voyage? :applause:

Thank you very much! We are going to St. Augustine fl.
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