The Wanderer - A Cold Start

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The Wanderer - A Cold Start

Postby vinatgevolvo » Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:06 am

After lurking for a few months, I've started building about a week ago and joined the forum! Here's the documentation of my modified Weekender project.

Design: Image

Acquisition of trailer: Image

Primer: Image

Semi-Gloss Black: Image
with my tow vehicle in the background (1990 Volvo 745 GL), piled with 8 inches of snow. Gotta love space heaters.

Floor: Image
22/32 Pine ply on the bottom, sealed with polyurethane, then enamel paint, then rubberized undercoating. 1x3 studs and 1/2'' foam insulation. Will be topped with birch when finished. Image
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Postby danlott » Sun Dec 27, 2009 2:53 am

Way to go Benton. Looks like your are making very good progress. It is great that you are doing this at such a young age. I look forward to watching your build.

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Postby jdarkoregon » Sun Dec 27, 2009 3:04 am

Benton,

Great start, but you could go less heavy You will be surprised how strong it will all be when done.

John

and Welcome, you are doing a great job.
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Great Start!

Postby Alfred » Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:39 pm

Hey Benton,

Welcome to the T&TTT Group from the mountains of Western NC. Looks like you are already off to a great start. I am building a modified Weekender for the family.

Keep us posted as to your progress!

AL in Asheville :thumbsup:
4 minute video of our build - A 5x8 Camper for a family of 5 - http://youtu.be/CYGTlkfpIhY
How we built a 5x8 camper for a family of 5, using a utility trailer with an incorporated bunk bed for the kids.
From plain trailer to campground!

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Also - More pictures here: http://flic.kr/ps/225piC
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Postby Shane » Sun Dec 27, 2009 6:51 pm

I see that you like Volvos.
I picked up an 765 ambulance in Sweden last year
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looking forward to see more on your trailer

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Postby robertaw » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:10 pm

Welcome! Great start on your trailer!!!
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Postby Miriam C. » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:33 pm

Image to the playground! North East Kansas is great and we have several members in the area....

You have a wonderful start on a great TD. Lots of fun by Spring for you! :applause: :thumbsup:
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Postby mikeschn » Mon Dec 28, 2009 6:01 am

Looks like you're off to a good start. Keep the pics coming! :thumbsup:

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