The Start of my TD Explorer

[halo1]

Hello everybody! here is my update of the trailer build, The weather has been damp so progress has been slow lately, but is coming together good.


My vent


Have the sides cut out

The trailers really taking shape!

[halo1]

What do you guys think so far?

[Cliffmeister2000]

It looks very nice! I can't wait to see the galley!

[halo1]

So I bought some Living hinge should be here today! This is it=Item # CPB2000-50, Plastic Living Hinge.
I have read that some people have used it and are pretty happy with the out come.

[halo1]

So i figured out how to get the curve in my doors, First I made 3/8 to 1/2 inch cuts in the key areas to bend. I used clamps to hold the piece in place
with a bead of liquid nails under it.


Then after using a finish nailer to nail it down I filled the slits with liquid nails.




Then after that I put in the fram work and insulation.


and now for the the inter skin! Woo hoo

[halo1]

Here is a wall before the galley goes in..



Here is the start of my galley, I really like the way its turning out.




What do ya think??

[halo1]

Any suggestions or should i just keep on truckn?

[GarArnett]

Keep on truckin'! Love the build.

[halo1]

Thanks for the imput! The galley really has made
the trailer sturdy as well.

[halo1]

Here is the start of the Galley hatch.




I still have some Bracing to do but figured i would let this set and cure for a week and get back at it this weekend.



Put the doors on and have them swinging perfict with a little trimming and
sanding. Just so you know the plastic living hinge works awsome!!. If you notice I flopped the door outside pieces on accident but they are pretty much the same so it didnt matter to much. I put my shore power plug in
Wow it looks like a camp trailer!! Cant imagine its only been a few months or so when I started!!

Now I have to pick out some latches any Ideas?

[Deryk the Pirate]

Well its looking real good. Im sure the doors are going to be real solid with the liquid nail filled wood!

Keep up the great work cause spring is coming soon!

[halo1]

Thank you, I have been working on a nice 12V system as well should be completely self contained in the deep woods.

[pete42]

Nice build it hasn't been very long since you started
it takes a lot of common sense to solve what ever problems pop-up
you and your family will be camping soon.

pete

[halo1]

So this is what Iv been doing all weekend hope you all had a good easter!!

Here is the door being made, The skin really made this thing strong.

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It wont be long!!

[halo1]

So I picked up my 1" T-Molding for the doors and hatch. Its 6063-T aluminum which is a little softer that other stuff I used, im going to try and bend some this weekend. I have read a few things people had tried. Any suggestions or knowledge on the matter?