My 7x12

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My 7x12

Postby TossingLead » Sat Dec 24, 2016 2:51 pm

Been lurking for a few years now.
Got my trailer Nov 2015, 7x12, 6'3" height, Insulated and Electric Brakes.
It's and has been work in progress.
Not a full Conversion but meets my needs.

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Power Box/Converter from old Popup and battery. Vent Ducts for portable AC
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Last year at Big Bend, 27* outside 71* in side with a small electric heater.
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Re: My 7x12

Postby Wolfscout » Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:55 pm

It's great that CTCs can be built to suit each individuals needs and wants. Great job.
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'90 6x12 Wells Cargo Trailer Conversion
my 1st build= CTC 1 FB album history.
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Re: My 7x12

Postby jwh92020 » Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:12 pm

TL - I like what you've done. What size vent covers did you use for your a/c? Mine has 5" hoses, so I had to use a 6" "flapper" cover on the exhaust and I rigged up a removable elbow for the intake (that guaranteed there would be no exhaust air drawn back in.).
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Re: My 7x12

Postby TossingLead » Sat Dec 24, 2016 5:31 pm

Modify Dryer vents, 5' holes also. The only problem is that stick out and are centered in the side view mirror. I am looking for something a little more flush.
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Re: My 7x12

Postby Rainier70 » Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:42 pm

You might look at marine deck plates. This link is to a 4 inch one, but they make 6 inchers also. https://www.amazon.com/337145-1-Screw-D ... deck+plate
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Re: My 7x12

Postby pchast » Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:55 pm

6" boat deck plates generally 5.5 inch ID?
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Re: My 7x12

Postby McDave » Sun Dec 25, 2016 2:32 am

That is the whitest sand at Big Bend I have seen since, well, White Sands Missile Range in Alamogordo. But it didn't stick to everything like that. Strange goings on in Texas...
Nice trailer though. Thanks for sharing. How did you get the aerial view shot of the rig at your casa?

McDave

Edit:
Skip that last question, I used my embignafyer. Boys with toys....
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Re: My 7x12

Postby Yukon Cornelius » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:02 pm

Nice looking set up!

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Re: My 7x12

Postby TossingLead » Fri Feb 15, 2019 1:48 am

Not much has changed inside, but new wheels and tires last year out side.
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Re: My 7x12

Postby Chasein70 » Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:00 pm

Do you know the weight of the trailer and the tongue weight? Also, do you have sway control and if not, has that been a problem?
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Re: My 7x12

Postby TossingLead » Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:54 pm

I was told the trailer empty is 1300lbs, no sway control, but i do have airbags on the Nitro and have had no problems.
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Re: My 7x12

Postby flboy » Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:52 pm

TossingLead wrote:Not much has changed inside, but new wheels and tires last year out side.
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Those wheels look great with the TV matching! Nice.
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YouTube Video of Finished 6x12 Trailer:
https://youtu.be/6_-8cVdWUIA
YouTube Video of 7*18 with 2ft V-nose Trailer:
https://youtu.be/MUcMM86LA2g
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