Hi there!
I've done hours and hours of research and watched tons of construction videos and want to see if my potential plan is doable. Possibly get some feedback.
First, a kenskill type profile with a slightly flatter top (not as flat as benroy--not the biggest fan-- in hopes of putting in a moonlight if it's rated 5 or less in difficulty on a scale of 1-10)
For the trailer I'm going to do the HF 4x8. Problem is since we do woodworking, the mods for the trailer are completely foreign to me. Do I have to trim everything down? I understand shifting the axle back but can I get by without chopping off all the beams? Of if anyone has a good tutorial for that, let me know! The ones I found weren't dumbed down enough for me. Also, I just don't want to do it if I don't have to.
I have MCS (multiple chemical sensitivity from my job so I'm really sensitive to formaldehyde ) That being said I plan on doing a stick frame from 1x2,1x4 common wood sandwiched between two 1/4" purebond birch 4x8' sheets (less formaldehyde than traditional ply) the interior of that will be coated in 5 layers shellac (my absolute fave for finish on all our woodworking projects plus it doesn't give off fumes so I won't die inside)
Insulation will be the Bonded Logic radiant barrier (3/8" 2 layers? If I'm using 1" boards will that be enough? There would be a slight gap between the sandwich) A natural denim insulation. Probably not as great as the foam stuff, but natural trumps the potential loss in effectivity. I thought about doing uninsulated but it's so darn hot in Texas that I don't want my interior walls to sweat at night as shellac doesn't hold up well to extra moisture.
Brother in law is an electrician so will help us wire for lights, mini fridge.. no sink. And gas stove.
Basically trying to work around MCS is a nightmare but I'm determined to make it work. I haven't quite figured out how to do the ceiling but figured I'd worry about it later. Probably aluminum as the final layer and a marine boat hull paint in Hunter green on the outside.
Oh and custom monster doors (I want huge doors because I might screen it in to sleep with doors open on nice nights.) From Challenger door I believe. Will contact them soon.
Seem solid for a first time go? Budgeting 2500-3000. Going to continue reading plans and all the construction tips. Thank you!