New Build - 8.5x16 Diamond Cargo

Converting Cargo Trailers into TTTs

Re: New Build - 8.5x16 Diamond Cargo

Postby rmcrist » Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:57 am

Gettin Started wrote:Great build...I imagine people are very surprised when they see how beautiful the inside is. It looks like you built the cabinets and seats to fit over the wheel wells. Any issues there? I'm considering doing the same in a future dream build i.e. upgrade from current 6 x 12 V.

Did you add an additional layer of insulation below the ceiling members, or is just taped well so I can't see the members in your pictures. If there are 2 layers, how did you attach a ceiling head-liner if there is one?

Thanks for sharing your build.


Yes - people are very surprised! We find ourselves having an "open house" at nearly every campground as people walk over to see the inside...haha. Yes, we did build the cabinets and seats over the wheel well. It was pretty easy, just took some planning with measurements etc to get it right. We fastened all of our millwork to the walls and floors with small L-brackets you can get at Home Depot for $0.59ea - made our life a lot easier.

For the insulation, we just used the foil tape on the cross members so it would hide them. We kinda screwed up by not planning for a full-covered ceiling, so now we are just going to place 2'x4' panels on the ceiling with reveals between each panel. It should give me a bit of architectural detail.
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