Noobs' first build!!!

[TheUltra]

Almost done with my first build(all started when i found this trailer on craigslist for $50), so glad i found this site!!! You guys rock!!! heres a few pics of the process, any tips would be appreciated!!!


























just waiting for new wheels and tires to arrive!!


it will be pulled by this

[NebraskaTeachr]

Your build looks really great. Nice Job!

[S. Heisley]

It looks like you've done a really nice job on that trailer. With all those windows, you'll be able to get plenty of light and air running through and shouldn't have any problems with claustrophobia, either.

...Just one question:

The trailer bed doesn't look like it is the normal 4x8 size that many use but that may be an optical illusion caused by the extensions on each end. What size is the chassis' deck area and what is the over-all length of the cabin, from pointed tip to tip?

[parnold]

I was thinking the same thing Sharon. Looks like a 4X6, so he made the trailer pointy to get the full 8' out of a sheet of plywood.

I like the look!

[halexanderwilhelm]

Awesome build! It looks just like one of the shuttles from the origional star trek!
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[mcspin50]

One post and you're almost done!! I'm jealous!! Naw, just kidding! Way to go!
I passed the one year mark in May and am hoping and praying to be done this fall. You've kept things nice and simple and you obviously have some carpentry and wiring skills to back things up.

I'm looking at your trailer tongue jack. Could you tell me where you got it and what brand it is? I have a swing-away tongue jack on mine that prevents me from having a front storage box or tray. I ordered one similar to yours from etrailer but it's wa-a-ay too heavy. Yours looks perfect!

What are you planning to do for cooking facilities?

Keep posting pictures. We love 'em.

[TheUltra]

the jack is from LOWES, cant remember the brand but it was about $30...its taken me about 2 months to get to this point, but as you said i did keep it very simple, and yes its a 4x6 trailer with full 4x8 sheets for the sides, i was surprised at how roomy it ended up being inside! ill take some pics of the inside and post them soon!

[TheUltra]

well i got the trailer weighed today and it came in at a whopping 580lbs!!! im very excited

[Sam I am]

Very nice build! Your design makes good use of a smaller than usual frame. Looks roomy!

[TheUltra]

got the new wheels and tires a while ago but never posted pics.
Also added stabilizer jacks.