My build of Benroy Style Trailer

[AlgoDan]

Hello been an avid RVer!, from Truck camper, Fifth wheel, and Tent Trailers and camping most of my life. Have frequented this site nearly daily the last few years, and got the juices flowing into building one of my own.
I have already started my build a Tiny Trailer for reason of cargo space and gear storage, should be done by May 2013. This site has provided me with a abundance of information for my build. My build is 5'x8', 3/4 Plywood walls with Aluminum skin. 1Door 26x36, 3 Windows, powered vent. 2x3x.125 Aluminum frame. With AC/DC Power, Outdoor shower and more…Also like to state to all builders hats off you guys and gals, custom builds gives you great satisfaction.
Drawing of Project

Card board Template

Floor construction

Mocking up
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Windows arrived


More pictures to come...

[spbiknut]

Looks like you hit the ground running! Curious, you mentioned that your frame is aluminum...is that a custom jobber or did you buy it in kit like the HF trailer a lot of people are using...or did I miss the point completely and you're using aluminum to frame your walls? Regardless looks like a great start and good for you for mocking up with cardboard first! I'll be following your build...keep those pictures coming.

-Troy

[AlgoDan]

Oh ya sorry the main frame aluminum, walls are 3/4 ply. Its a custom made aluminum frame.I will skin with .040 Alum. Thanks for following..

[AlgoDan]

Thanks read a lot of Grants stuff, you bet. I will be floating my skins..

Oh ya sorry the main frame aluminum, walls are 3/4 ply. Its a custom made aluminum frame.I will skin with .040 Alum. Thanks for following..

When you get to the point of applying your skins Grant here is the go to guy for advice

[AlgoDan]

More pics of the build

Clamped for sanding flush

Wall mock up

Door and window cut

Window and door fitted

More to come....

[AlgoDan]

The build continues
Framing away

The Kreg Jig Rocks

Roof rafters on the go

Making progress

Supplies are arriving

To be continued..

[Ron Dickey]

hmmm that shape looks familiar!! the front end will work great when pulling very little drag.

I look forward to you improvements on this design.

Ron Dickey
Box Kite is what I called mine.

[AlgoDan]

Thanks Ron, ya the shape is of a design that gives me the most storage possible...more practical for me....

hmmm that shape looks familiar!! the front end will work great when pulling very little drag.

I look forward to you improvements on this design.

Ron Dickey
Box Kite is what I called mine.

[AlgoDan]

Some more pics
The framing continues

Starting the galley

Floor dolly

Rolling made easy

More to follow

[AlgoDan]

More pics
All in pieces

Cabin face frames

Frame

Spare tire placement

Wheel placement

Parked

More to follow

[Oldragbaggers]

Nice!! You're saving yourself a mountain of headache with that flat/square back, no curved galley hatch to fit.

And welcome to the forum.

[AlgoDan]

Hello and thanks for welcome ... yes the flat back was a must in my design, as we haul a lot of gear camping off the grid. the curved back is more work no doubt.

Nice!! You're saving yourself a mountain of headache with that flat/square back, no curved galley hatch to fit.

And welcome to the forum.

[RandyG]

Great start! I like your floor dolly, I may have to use the idea so I can easily move out to the driveway and back to the garage at night.

[AlgoDan]

Thanks Randy, ya the dolly works great. Wheel it out wheel it in..

Great start! I like your floor dolly, I may have to use the idea so I can easily move out to the driveway and back to the garage at night.

[AlgoDan]

More pictures
Interior overhead lighting

Wiring the trailer

Cabinet door sample

Cabinet door fitting

Interior cabin at rear

Front storage layout

Frame and tongue setup

What next

More to come