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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 20:26:56 GMT -4
build started last spring after my wife said she would like to get a camper some day to tow behind out jk. we looked around a bit but couldn't find what we wanted so we decided to build one.don't have too many build pics but will share what i have. began with deciding on a style,then with frame dimensions (5'x8').made a template on a piece of fiberboard and started building from there
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 20:33:46 GMT -4
next step was the frame.built of 2x2x3/16 square stock
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 20:41:51 GMT -4
next spring hangers,leafs and axle (all from princess auto) were added.wifey likes working in the shop too, here she is learning to weld
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 20:49:12 GMT -4
from there a set of 35 krawlers on jeep wheels were bolted on(2'' spacers were needed for tire clearance)<---this led to a axle failure down the road but we'll get to that later,lol.trailer was now moveable around the shop. heres a pic of the template mock up
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:01:13 GMT -4
framing of the camper structure is 1x1x1\8 square stock.trailer now started to look a tiny bit like a camper which helped when explaining to people what i was aiming to build.axle and tires were removed and frame was set on jack stands during this stage to try and help things stay square and plumb while only tacked in place
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:20:27 GMT -4
lots of frame work!
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:21:53 GMT -4
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:24:06 GMT -4
cut,weld,grind,repeat
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:37:40 GMT -4
paint,doors and rear lift cylinders.check.
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:44:20 GMT -4
floor test fit was the next step. first layer (exposed to outside) is stainless steel second layer is 3\4 ply.
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:46:37 GMT -4
fitting of some interior panels
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 21:51:52 GMT -4
fitting some insulation (1 inch silver board). also rear gate latch/lock installed.roof racks too.
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 22:06:12 GMT -4
from here lots of progress but no pics.windows were sourced from salvage yard.aluminum exterior material was from russel metals and secured to framing using aluminum solid tip rivits-so water would not leak through them. lexan sky light materials were from local glass shop. trim panels were bent up of 22 guage sheet metal and painted.insulation mounted and seams tuck taped.large interior panels were mounted but not staided at this point.door handles/locks were installed.hitch and jack both installed(hitch looks bent but is only that way because small bolt was being used to hold it in place instead of the proper pin.
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Post by cooter on Jan 31, 2015 22:11:29 GMT -4
heres a pic with the door trim installed,flashing installed above doors.fender flares are tj flares with a bit trimmed off the back of them.this was right before the campers maiden voyage.
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Post by DamnJeep on Jan 31, 2015 23:14:57 GMT -4
Interesting. A bigger version of a tear drop trailer.
What is the finished weight of it? I am gathering material to build a lightweight aluminum teardrop.
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