Wells Cargo 5x10, Wander Waggin - 20101011 update

Converting Cargo Trailers into TTTs

Postby Darren » Mon May 17, 2010 1:47 pm

Awesome work Nathan! Really like the galley updates since I saw it at Pershing.

How does the vinyl/velcro galley cover work?

I'm considering starting a project very much like this and might have some questions for you.
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Postby Nathan N » Mon May 17, 2010 7:33 pm

Victor Star wrote:Awesome work Nathan! Really like the galley updates since I saw it at Pershing.

How does the vinyl/velcro galley cover work?

I'm considering starting a project very much like this and might have some questions for you.


Thanks Darren. I'll have to get back with you on the galley cover as soon as we give it a proper trial. I think it will work out great.

My, now you have me wondering about your project ... :thinking:
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June 6, 2010 update

Postby Nathan N » Mon Jun 07, 2010 6:05 am

We've been camping in the rig 6 nights. Gathering info on what could be improved or added. So here are a few photos and an update.

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Finally decided on what to do with the battery and what box to use. I ended up with a 32" toolbox (on sale for $59 at Tractor Supply). I had to watch the height so I can clear the nose cone and I did not want a lot of storage room or I would fill it up.

The disconnect is between the battery and the WFCO converter. I can unplug the new 7 pin plug to isolate the tow vehicles battery. The board in the middle is mounted on a hinge so it folds away from the battery to ease getting the battery in/out.

It's a bit hard to see but I installed two vents into the sides of the box. I also have a trolling motor receptacle mounted in the driver's side just under the toolbox handle.

I added the slotted tubing to the back of the tongue jack for a solid mounting for stuff (perhaps solar in the future).

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Ran my brake wires and backup lighting was installed at same time.

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Figured out where I wanted a light in the front of the trailer - top dead center. So I pulled the front shelves out and installed it. I also added one shelf to the unit as well as a number of hooks to hang clothes on at night. A fire extinguisher and a shoe holder were added earlier.

Still have to figure out propane for the furnace and get the brakes installed.

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Postby RAYVILLIAN » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:11 am

Looks great Nathan that back up light is a cool idea I'll have to put one on the new one too.

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Postby Darren » Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:01 am

Lookin' good Nathan. :thumbsup:
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Postby steve smoot » Mon Jun 07, 2010 10:08 am

Nice work Nathan...I like the cabin look you have going too. :thumbsup:

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Postby Nathan N » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:22 pm

RAYVILLIAN wrote:Looks great Nathan that back up light is a cool idea I'll have to put one on the new one too.

Gary


Thanks Gary, but I will have to pass the inspiration to Mark and Em when they showed up after dark at Pershing. :)

Victor Star wrote:Lookin' good Nathan. :thumbsup:

Thanks Darren.

steve smoot wrote:Nice work Nathan...I like the cabin look you have going too. :thumbsup:

Steve

Thank you, we like it too!

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Postby shortycas » Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:19 pm

I'm so in love with that beadboard. Once my kids get old enough that I don't have to worry about them destroying something so beautiful, we may have to do the same on ours ;) Still got a while before that happens, though.....(do they ever grow out of it? haha)
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Postby Ageless » Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:32 am

(do they ever grow out of it? haha)




yea . . .between 25 to 30
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Postby Nathan N » Fri Jun 11, 2010 5:24 am

shortycas wrote:I'm so in love with that beadboard. Once my kids get old enough that I don't have to worry about them destroying something so beautiful, we may have to do the same on ours ;) Still got a while before that happens, though.....(do they ever grow out of it? haha)


Yes, and while it doesn't seem like it the time is short... they will be gone before you know it. This is the perfect opportunity to tell you of our oldest daughter riding her trike on the drive. After some time I noticed the pinstripes on the side of my truck were missing. Not all of them, mind you. After some investigation I found out she liked to peel them off. I still give her grief over that.

Ageless - hopefully by that age they are out on their own. ;)

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Postby hunter535 » Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:07 pm

That is a great build you have done Nathan. Thanks for sharing! :applause:
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Postby corncountry » Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:07 pm

Looking good Nathan. You have made some nice improvements since I saw it at Pershing. I like your backup lights, think I will put them on #2.

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Postby Nathan N » Sun Jun 13, 2010 1:47 pm

hunter535 wrote:That is a great build you have done Nathan. Thanks for sharing! :applause:

Thank you.

corncountry wrote:Looking good Nathan. You have made some nice improvements since I saw it at Pershing. I like your backup lights, think I will put them on #2.

Jim


Thanks Jim. I haven't had to use them yet, but I did check them out and I think they will help if I have to back in after dark.

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Postby Steve Frederick » Thu Jun 17, 2010 7:37 am

Nathan,
Love your build!

Was this section of wall open as shown, or did you cut it out?
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Your use of the space behind the nose was great!
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Postby Nathan N » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:01 pm

Steve,
Thank you, I am honored.

The top of the front wall behind the nose cone was already cut out when I purchased the trailer. I just tried to come up with a way to utilize that space.

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