by CaleyAnn » Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:45 pm
Nice to have a day off from the normal drugery, and be able to work on something for me. I finally got the forward trailer bulkhead insulation finished. Got the rest of the major seams taped and sealed. And I reinstalled the original plywood that came with the trailer.
Now I am at the point of doing the electrical. I still think the only way, with the way this trailer is designed, is to use wood of the correct thickness and width to create both a decorative trim, and also put the wire channels underneath. There's just no gaps the way the trailer was put together to install wires. I think I am going to run these channels along the bottom sides of the walls, then run the wires up the walls to where I want a device installed. This will keep the headroom clear of obstructions that I probably would hit my head on. Remember, I am six foot tall, and going to sleep in this 51" T x 71" L x 44" W trailer interior. I just hope that those who have told me I don't use six feet of bed length are correct. I guess they might be right. I tend to curl up a little.
Anyway, I get to plot out the ventilation holes today, and possibly drill them, if I have the courage to attempt such mayhem.
I changed my mind on how I will do my bed platform. Size will still be the same, with a rounded corner up at the head of the platform where I have to get in and out of the trailer through the teardrop trailer door. That way I won't be ruining knees or other parts of my body as I pass that point. :-)
I am just going to build a platform out of ply and probably cut down pieces of 2x4's to create the support needed. That way I can just slide under the plastic storage boxes I have at home. They will contain clothing, shoes, and various other things needed. Since these boxes are somewhat clear, it makes it easier to see what is inside each box. Should be able to put between 8 and 10 of these boxes underneath.
I'm also debating on whether I am going to put a cabinet up front near the ceiling. I think it is too much of an undertaking for me. I might just put a tall cupboard that I can purchase in the corner, modifying it to fit the corner.
But I still want my entertainment, in case I ever do travel long distances to places I wish to see. Who knows if I will be near a TV center, but I would want to at least have the option of tuning in at night.
As I build each one of these little parts of the trailer, I will post a picture for those to view. I am guessing that is the way a lot of people glean ideas for their own little trailers. Speaking of trying to get an idea, I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has a centralized electrical control panel in their little trailer, and what it looks like. I'd be very interested in what it looks like. I really want everything to look halfway decent, and organized.
Caley Ann Hand