peggyearlchris - I sure hope so. I've always been the type that enjoys the end product more than the construction. I like building, but I like playing more.
hoot - I've thought about it, and I think the easiest thing will be not to have any flats.

Actually, I'm using the 8" wheels, and I have enough clearance to change the tire with the sides of the trailer covering the wheels/tires like it is. I think it gives the trailer a retro look like that.
I'll try to change a flat before I leave on my first outing just to make sure though.
sdtripper2 - I'm eager to go camping!
asianflava - Well the speed demon sure is sore today.

I'm hoping to start applying epoxy to the sides next weekend, and painting the outside the first weekend in November. I can't remember how fast the Cowper came together, but this one is going much faster.
GeorgeT - Thank you. I remember being really impressed with your design - I was even looking at your site again last night. I hope to see it in person sometime.
glassice - I wanted a place to stand when changing clothes & cooking. I don't really plan to cook inside unless it's really cold (not very often here) or raining. I think I'm going to really enjoy it.
mikeschn - I have a little rattling when hauling the trailer and I'm guessing it's those pins? Did the bolts stop that? I really don't want to weld it unless I have to.
I'll try to get a few more pics up soon. I didn't take a lot yesterday, I was on a roll!
angib - Thanks Andrew! Good call on the Lil Guy reference - I based my design heavily on that one. I downloaded all the drawings of the Midget/Tidget/Widget/Pidget/Fidget/etc. from your site and studied them for weeks while creating mine. Your site is a great resource!
About the rub strakes - I don't have my door hinge yet, so I'm not sure how wide it's going to be. I'm going to go back and notch out the strake so that the hinge will sit flush with the sides. Same on the opposite side, not sure about the width of the t-molding yet. Good eye!