"The X-Cubed" C.T.T.

[bknowles86]

Awesome build! I'm looking at doing a similar pop-up roof on mine and am curious how you detailed the
edges of the opening roof to be waterproof? Thanks, Ben

[absolutsnwbrdr]

WOW its been a while!

2015 was ridiculously busy with new job, and some family stuff. And I just didnt really have much free time. I did manage to go on quite a few short trips, but just haven't been on here at all. Hope everyone is hanging in there!



Since my last post...

I finished the Galley counter with Formica, with granite trivets...









Installed a rear receiver hitch...











Finished the headboard/electrical compartment cover....









Installed a front moped rack....







Built fenders....














And replaced the hatch. I made the same frame rails as before, but laminated 3/16" luaun on each face of the frame rails. MUCH MUCH stronger! I also replaced the hurricane hinge with a SS piano hinge and some aluminum trim. The hurricane hinge was destroyed while trying to remove it from the old hatch.
























Oh... and a pull-down movie screen

[KCStudly]

Thanks for stopping by with those nice updates and welcome back! I have always enjoyed your unique style and design sense, so it's good to see you back.

[aggie79]

Thanks for stopping by with those nice updates and welcome back! I have always enjoyed your unique style and design sense, so it's good to see you back.

+1!

[S. Heisley]

Thanks for stopping by with those nice updates and welcome back! I have always enjoyed your unique style and design sense, so it's good to see you back.

+1!

+2! PS. That movie screen is a terrific idea for treardrop gathering entertainment!

[lfhoward]

Make that three of us! Your X-2 and now the X-Cubed are some of the builds that inspired me to take the plunge and begin a build of my own. Both are great trailers and I learned a lot from your build threads. Thanks for that!

[capnTelescope]

I'll join the crowd with a +4!

Good to see you back!

[Ned B]

One of my all time favorite builds , I'm hoping my 2nd or third build has some of the same fit & finish if not styling that your trailers have shown. Welcome back!!

[absolutsnwbrdr]

Thanks for the warm welcome back everyone! I've updated most of the posts throughout the thread since the images had disappeared. I tink 99% of the pictures are back.

PS. That movie screen is a terrific idea for treardrop gathering entertainment!

That picture was taken at a TearJerkers gathering at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Central PA. I got there the night before everyone, so I had nearly the entire campground to myself! The following night we were watching some old b&w "horror" classics! Great time!

[tawright915]

Love the build. I have a question, all you did was paint the outside, no other skin?

[absolutsnwbrdr]

Thanks! Yes, it was primed with a couple coats of Kilz Premium, and top-coated with a couple coats of Valspar Anti-Rust Armor (same thing as Rustoleum High Performance Enamels, but can be tinted to any color.) I made sure all corners were sanded smooth so the paint would resist peeling from sharp edges.

Yes, it will need re-painted every few years, depending on how its stored. This one is garage kept, but used quite often. Paint is still as good as the day it went on. I don't expect I'll have to repaint it anytime in the next few years.

A nice thing is that if it incurs any damage, its easy to fix! I had an incident when I went to a friends cabin for the weekend. Backed into my spot and because of the terrain, I dragged the front right corner on a large flat rock. Trimmed out the damaged 3/16" skin, replaced it, puttied it, and primed it so far. No finished pictures yet... havent quite had time to finish it. Just bought a house, so I've been a little preoccupied. As soon as I get a day to finish it, I'll post up a couple more pics.

[bdosborn]

Boy your trailer keeps getting better. I'll be right over to drink a beer and watch a movie.

Bruce

[absolutsnwbrdr]

Boy your trailer keeps getting better. I'll be right over to drink a beer and watch a movie.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce! Sounds like a plan!

[Alan_H]

What is your tongue weight with the moped on there?

My wife drives a XV CrossTrek and if I recall correctly, it's maxed at 200#.

Conversely, my Forester XT is maxed at 175#, but same tow capacity of 1500# ... figure that out... lol.

[absolutsnwbrdr]

I think the smaller moped is around 95lbs, so tongue weight is probably up around 150lbs with the moped on there. Yeah I was surprised to read the tongue weight for the crosstrek was 200.