5x8 enclosed conversion... my start atleast.

[digimark]

I understand the importance of insulation to moderate temperature, but does proper insulating effect sound deadening -- is it quieter? And does it make the whole trailer feel more solid vs. not having it? I'm having the factory install it, so I won't be able to compare.

[SmokeyBear]

This is the window i've been eyeballing.. maybe even two of them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0311169386


Also, anyone ever put a window in the rear door (keep in mind mine is a
single swing open door) or the side door? Anyone know if there is even any
steel framing in there?

[John Boeckstiegel]

I dont know about your trailer but mine only had 3 pcs of wood in each of the rear doors.


One each for hinges and one for the latch area. The rest was hollow. The only framing is in the perimeter, and it is aluminum.

I am going to take them apart and put a solid pc of plywood, then put the frame back on.

[drcurran]

I was looking at windows also. I kinda decided not to go with white frames. I really like the looks of the white (my trailer is blue) but I'm not sure I could keep them bright white in the years to come. Just my .02

Dan

PS - keep the pics coming it looks great.

[SmokeyBear]

Here we go!

Just finishing up with panels



Now doesn't this need a little hole? Somewhere... where did I put that hole?



Do I really want to do this?




AHA! There it is! I found that hole!



Hello sky! Hello tree!



Installed and ready to go!



One more coat of paint on the floor and I was done for the day!



I was so tired after doing this.. I spent like 6 hours putting the panels
back up, the trim pieces back up, cutting the hole in the roof, putting the
vent in and sealing with silicone, then painting the floor.. I was pooped!
We were pooped. I took the dog inside and went to the bathroom, when I
got back from the bathroom this is what I found:



Bianca is my 5 month old Bulldog.. She was running around the yard all
day, and when I left her alone for 30 seconds she decided she'd played
enough and was out cold. I was so tempted to join her.

[John Boeckstiegel]

Great start.... keep it going. It is hard some times to keep the momentum going. I worked on ours for 4 months only on Sat. and Sun. Finally it gets hard to say whats next..... OOOHHH your done..lol.

[mikesova]

I'm curious as to how this went, being towed by a vibe? I have a 5x8 cargo trailer and I don't think I'd dream of towing it with my 4 cyl. car.

[LessisMore]

how tall a trailer?

[lrrowe]

I understand the importance of insulation to moderate temperature, but does proper insulating effect sound deadening -- is it quieter? And does it make the whole trailer feel more solid vs. not having it? I'm having the factory install it, so I won't be able to compare.

I think it does help. Think about how they construct sound damped walls in home construction.