Ethel has began

[Ben]

Well the last 2 days have been busy. So here's the work done



I hope to have the rest done tomorrow.

[Ben]

The first real outing of the year! We had no major problems and had a great time! My youngest son and I had a good weekend. Made some cherry cobbler in the Dutch oven and some chilli soup over the campfire. Now this week is going to be work on the galley and get the water tank installed, that's going to be fun:( I'm ready to start camping and stop working! I hope u all had a good weekend as well.

[Ben]

Oh yea I know some have ask in the begining what Ethel's weight was well I took her up and put her on the scales....... Are u ready?...... 2180lbs she's heavy!! But she tows great!

[capnTelescope]

I LIKE the fenders and running boards.

[Ron Dickey]

I will second the fender skirts!!

You have done a great thing. always nice to seen new ideas at work

Ron

[Silvrzuki77]

Hmmmmm those fenders like nice

[Ben]

Thanks guys! Lol

[Ben]

I think I finalize the galley
and another closer look

I'll be finishing it all up this week I'll post pics when she's all done

[Ben]

Well the first big road trip is planned about 1k miles in 4 days hope I have everything buttoned up for the trip to overland expo east. Here's the latest

Galley will be done this week not much to finish


Built a roof rack and got it installed this weekend now all I need is a roof top tent to go on top for the kids!

[123jay]

This was a grand read .Thank you for taking the time to post. Your fenders and running boards I plan to copy. The next time I try to build a trailer

[Ben]

I have to say it's been fun building Ethel and she's pretty much complete! Here's the final pics of the galley and exterior

[Ben]

Here we were in the smokey mountains and Asheville NC for the overland expo.




In all it was close to a 1000 mile trip and everything worked and towed great.

[KCStudly]

Very nicely done!

[Ben]

Thanks KC

[noseoil]

Ben, congrats, beautiful job & I really like the utility look with the diamond plate, running boards & roof rack. First rate job! Glad the trip was a success and it went well for you. You should be proud of your work.