Waterproofing the wheel well

[tcolar]

I'm almost done with my floor (1/2 ply with insulation & Henry 204).

Now I'm a bit concern about the wheel wells (frame extending over the wheels).

Obviously the tires are gonna be drawing a ton of water in there when the road is wet ... so i'm not sure just the roofing cement will be enough.

What should I do ? epoxy ? line it with something else like coroplast ... or maybe truck bed stuff.

it's an hf trailer .. so possibly I could also integrate the fender that came with it somehow.

Ideas welcome

[Ageless]

I thought this was a great idea

http://offgridrving.com/forum/general-discussion/plastic-barrel-wheel-wells/

[tcolar]

That's a great idea !
Would be waterproof for sure, gotta see if I can find one around the correct size ... or maybe cut a large plastic bucket / tub.

[tcolar]

Guess what I found at H depot.
Now imagine it split in half !

[Jst83]

Wow looks like it was made for it

[Ageless]

I'd be leary of that type of plastic. Unless it's thick and UV stable; might not hold up very long. The plastic barrels are quite thick and made for exposure to the elements and rough handling. I carry supplies in plastic totes and notice they become brittle and crack after a year of exposure.

[tcolar]

This is actually quite thick (much more than storage type bins).

It's a cement/concrete mixing tub, I'm not 100% sure about UV stability, but those are usually used outside (building construction) so it should be fine.

Also the wheel well shouldn't be getting that much sun (upside down, behind the wheel)

[Mightydog]

Build with the idea that you might need to replace it down the road...

[Ageless]

OK, being for mixing concrete; should be pretty durable. Looks like a nice fit too.

You might try experimenting with heating the rolled edge and making it flat so that it will take a seal (gasket) so it could be replaced.

[Mightydog]

tcolar,

Do you have any picrues yet??

[tcolar]

Build journal:

http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=39021

[emiller]

And seal the seams with Napa sealer

[wannabefree]

Belt and suspenders: fiberglass/epoxy, covered with black goo. But I like the plastic tub idea, too.

[kennyrayandersen]

there would be no reason you couldn't use a steel barrel either AND the come in a few sizes -- it's UV stable as well.