I just looked back on my earlier posts here in this thread, Plus at my join date. I have been here lurking, posting here and there and soaking up info for almost 2 years to the day (off by 3 days from my join date as I write this...). Thanks to all of you Foam-minded folks for all that you've shared. I Hope to be out on the road camping by the end of July (how's that for ambitious, I have to get some cash together before I start, but I'm already setting a goal date for my build...) I've got a well equipped if 'small' workshop (bits and pieces are going to fit well, larger sub-assemblies are going to be an issue...)
I'm making my plans based on getting the new job, but I'm Very confident I'll get that, so... here goes.
I'm planning on using a 5x8 TS/Carry-on trailer for my project. We have more than enough TSC outlets nearby that I'm sure I can find One decent trailer among all of them. Conversely I could go with a HF drop shipped, but I'm pretty certain I want a 5x frame to start my build.
Question for the collective (I'm asking it here in Foamie-land since our application is different than the woodies...) :
http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/c ... d-capacity that's the trailer I'm aiming for... And from what I've read, they warp if you look at them cross-eyed, and warp quicker if you take off the side rails. Should I pony up for the wood floor version instead of the expanded metal floor? I'm not worried about weight, my current (and likely future) TV will easily handle a Foamie on this frame, I'm more concerned with flex. I'm a long way from the final profile but I'm planning on a torsion box floor supporting the rest of the build; I've built two Torsion Box based workbenches and the strength one gets with that application is well worth it. With that in mind, I'm leaning toward the expanded metal and letting the floor prevent the warp.
On to the rest of the build:
planning on a Queen sized bed in the nose, with the walk through kitchen area in the tail with both side doors and the Warrior/Goose style large hatch/folding rear door. Not sure yet whether I'll build my own side doors, or go with commercial ones. I will have to build the rear door of course. I know I have the woodworking chops to do both doors. Stay tuned, It should be a fun and quick run.