Attaching aluminum skin to trailer frame?

[greasywheats]

Hello- Newbie here. Have done lots of reading and have a plan for a 5x8 TD. I want to build it similar to the CampInn profiel (i.e.- with rounded from and rear corners). have not been able to figure out how CampInn attaches the aluminum skin to the trailer frame, specifically along the front and rear. Along the side I am guessing they use standard aluminum trim, but what do you do at the front where the skin curves down and into the trailer frame? Don't know if this is clear, but this seems to be the one thing I can't visualize. In case you are wondering what I am talking about, what I want to build is somewhat similar to this post on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 4561466732
Thanks for any help for a newbie!
Greasy

[40deluxecoupe]

I will be using Sikaflex 252, to stick the aluminum to the roof and walls. This is what the trucking industry use for freezer pans and general heavy haulage trailers. Hope this helps.
Good Luck.

[norm perkiss]

Greasy,

For sticky stuff, try a search for the word "henrys". There were several threads here on the adhesive. It's supposed to work good.

Also here in Portland, Interstate Metals sells a neoprene goo for RV use. I have not used it but in sounds like it might be an option. Interstate Metals sells RV parts, aluminum, alum trim, paneling etc.

I used 1/2"x 1/2" alum angle and screws to hold the bottom side edges down.

Norm

[norm perkiss]

Greasy,
here is a thread to some close-up pics of the Fat Shadow.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/scharf921 ... 0c&.src=ph
Norm

[bledsoe3]

Greasy, Welcome to the forum. There are more than a few TD builders in the Portland metro area. I hope we can help each other with info on local resources. Norm is nearly done and he has a lot of info on local suppliers and build knowledge. And a d@mn fine TD too. Jim