Newbie's project, multi-use 8x16.

...ask your questions in the appropriate forums BUT document your build here...preferably in a single thread...dates for updates, are appreciated....
Post a reply

Postby dguff » Thu Dec 01, 2011 8:30 pm

Wow! That is a BIG trailer!

Jerome
Jerome


2008 Guffman
User avatar
dguff
Platinum Donating Member
 
Posts: 989
Images: 69
Joined: Tue Feb 08, 2005 12:46 pm
Location: Eureka CA
Top

Postby snal » Tue Dec 06, 2011 6:57 pm

Update 12-06-11

Got the roof done. I coated the sheathing with 1 coat of liquid silicone, which was also used to adhere the .063 aluminum roof skin atop the OSB. Then the aluminum got 2 coats of the coating...waiting on a 3rd. I got the stuff from a roofing customer of mine...it has a 20 year warranty when applied as 2 coats including a fabric membrane.

Image

Next, I installed the plywood interior panels, and built the bulkhead between the cargo/sleeping area and the kitchen area.

Image
Image
Image

Then started fitting the foam insulation panels.

Image
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby snal » Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:06 pm

Ratkity wrote:
jstrubberg wrote:Good grief! That's not a trailer, that's a rolling bank safe!


They will be all the rage during the zombie apocalypse!! :lol:

Hugs,
Ratkity


It (and "I") will be ready...LOL! I'm a huge firearms enthusiast (Ruger nut!)...and although the pics won't show it...there are 4 large hidden compartments for storing all sorts of goodies, that allows quick access if'n ya know the password :)
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby Ratkity » Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:34 pm

snal wrote:
Ratkity wrote:
jstrubberg wrote:Good grief! That's not a trailer, that's a rolling bank safe!


They will be all the rage during the zombie apocalypse!! :lol:

Hugs,
Ratkity


It (and "I") will be ready...LOL! I'm a huge firearms enthusiast (Ruger nut!)...and although the pics won't show it...there are 4 large hidden compartments for storing all sorts of goodies, that allows quick access if'n ya know the password :)


I can't wait to see the finished product or even know the finished weight.

Zombie proof! YAY! I wonder if that includes bears? Those claw thingies give them an unfair advantage. :wink:

Hugs,
Ratkity
Ratkity
Gold Donating Member
 
Posts: 1065
Images: 0
Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 1:01 pm
Top

What are you gonna tow with

Postby Xdcinc » Tue Dec 06, 2011 10:48 pm

WOW that looks heavy what are you using as a TV?
User avatar
Xdcinc
Teardrop Inspector
 
Posts: 16
Images: 1
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:55 pm
Top

Re: What are you gonna tow with

Postby snal » Wed Dec 07, 2011 5:00 am

Xdcinc wrote:WOW that looks heavy what are you using as a TV?


So far, I'm holding a bit under my predicted 3600# finished weight. Tow vehicle(s) are F150 or F250.
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby kinto » Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:42 pm

dang, that thing is a BEAST! :shock:

looking forward to watching your build :thumbsup:


kent
:)
Is a hippopotamus just a really cool opotamus?

imay ildbay urnaljay

Image
User avatar
kinto
Gold Donating Member
 
Posts: 228
Images: 465
Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:20 am
Location: STL
Top

Very cool

Postby Xdcinc » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:04 pm

Very cool then I cant wait to see her done.
User avatar
Xdcinc
Teardrop Inspector
 
Posts: 16
Images: 1
Joined: Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:55 pm
Top

Postby snal » Fri Dec 09, 2011 5:06 am

Got the luan installed on the ceiling, and the window and door opening cut out today...pics tomorrow.
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby Ratkity » Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:22 am

snal wrote:Got the luan installed on the ceiling, and the window and door opening cut out today...pics tomorrow.


Phew.. I thought you were gonna leave us hanging without picts! LOL. I vote for naming your trailer "The Beast". That should instill fear and jealousy in zombies and zombie hunters alike!

Hugs,
Ratkity
Ratkity
Gold Donating Member
 
Posts: 1065
Images: 0
Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 1:01 pm
Top

Postby snal » Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:06 am

No....it's not "pink"...that's a peel-off film.

Image
Image
Image
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby snal » Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:02 pm

Exterior trim is done! Well...I still need to fab the fenders, but I'll wait till the axles are installed...and there will be a "bump rail" where the horizontal siding seam is visible.

Image
Image
Image
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby snal » Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:30 pm

Ratkity wrote:
snal wrote:Got the luan installed on the ceiling, and the window and door opening cut out today...pics tomorrow.


Phew.. I thought you were gonna leave us hanging without picts! LOL. I vote for naming your trailer "The Beast". That should instill fear and jealousy in zombies and zombie hunters alike!

Hugs,
Ratkity


I have yet to come up with a better name than "The Beast".....thanks for the suggestion!
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby snal » Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:21 pm

Update 12-20-11
Bump rails installed (hides the horizontal siding seam)...started on the ramp door.

Image
Image
Image

Picked up a craiglist find top load fridge...

Image
snal
Teardrop Builder
 
Posts: 31
Joined: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:49 pm
Top

Postby Ratkity » Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:49 am

The Beast is coming along nicely! I like the look of the bump rail.

Keep the pictures coming!

Hugs,
Ratkity
Ratkity
Gold Donating Member
 
Posts: 1065
Images: 0
Joined: Wed May 26, 2010 1:01 pm
Top
PreviousNext
Post a reply

Return to Build Journals

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests

Custom Development by Motivo Solutions | Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group