"Junk in the trunk" almost ready for camping

[Mitch M]

Yep... That's what I named it. After 7 months and alot of $,and many,many oops moments, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm now a major stock holder at Home Depot,but all and all its been a great learning experience. Lots of little detais to finish. Progress picts. in my album. Thanks all for the great online mentorship!

[del]

I would say it is turning out nice.


del

[Mstro]

Congrats on a job well done

Looks like you had a very busy summer

[Jst83]

Very nice looking, good job
What's the top covered in?

[MOKI SEAKER]

Good job, ready to go to the woods, or desert, or sea shore. or to the grandkids house... eeee haw. Jim G

[Mitch M]

Thanks everyone!, for the positive commets. Scott, in answer to your question about the top material, it's a marine vynl carpeting. Pretty tough stuff and waterproof. Thats a major consideration here in WA state. I'm still working on the right size (# rating) for my hatch struts. I built the hatch too heavy about 100LBS! I guess I'm a pretty typical 1st time builder as far as overbuilding but I'm willimg to bet this thing could bounce and still be ok.

[KDOG]

i can't remember if I asked this or not, but where did you get them doors?

[mikeschn]

Very nice job Mitch. Congratulations. It looks sweet!

Mike...

[Miriam C.]

Very Nice TD. Now the next set of pictures should be with you enjoying a campsite---even if it is in the drive way.

[Steve_Cox]

Congrats Mitch, :thumbs up:

How's the tongue weight?

[Sam I am]

It's a beauty! Nice job! The marine carpet seems like a good idea. It should be able to take a pounding from wind and water!

Sam

[Sparksalot]

Scott, in answer to your question about the top material, it's a marine vynl carpeting. Pretty tough stuff and waterproof.

How did you attach it to the TD body?

[Mitch M]

O.k. lots of questions....that's good. First Kdog. My doors are fron 'Lil guy,good product. I mounted them sucide (unintentionally but I decided to go with it) I hope there will be no leak issues. I did install a drip cap above the doors as an extra precaution. Steve Cox asked about tounge wt. I'm not sure but I'm guessing 120-130lbs. I built this tear on a wells cargo trailer frame so the balance and tounge weight is pretty close to correct. Sparksalot asked about the roof. well...I covered the spars with birch doorskins, then for rigidity and water seal I put an 1/8" sheet of polyvynl over that and then glued down the marine vynl carpet with indoor/outdoor carpet glue and stalped the parameter down under the trim. I streched and rolled the carpet out as much as possible. Seems like it's gonna work o.k. Thanks again for all the support!