by QueticoBill » Sat Dec 24, 2016 11:46 am
Joined in April 2013, first post this past October, so guess I'll start to document progress - or lack thereof. Basically, looking for a small step up from a tent, and a place to stay those first and last nights of canoe or backpacking treks. So, a plywood and foam tent on wheels, simple kitchen more like a patrol box than a kitchen, the "cute" factor is important, kind of like the woody look and love spar varnish as a material when shellac won't work, and still love building and design though hope to drastically cut that back professionally by 2019 or 2020. I set an ambitious budget goal of $1000 all in, and between Ironton 5 x 8 and Maine registration, I'm over halfway at around $550. Probably won't stay under $1000 but for sure I can do it for not more than $1500. So my thoughts and planning in outline so far.
Frame
NT Ironton 5 x 8
move axle and fenders back
invert axle on top of springs
extend tongue 2-3' and make removable for security purpose
modify wiring but use stock lights initially
preserve option to upgrade to 13 or 14 or 15 inch tires and fenders to match
have frame joints welded perhaps
hand pack bearings; find spare hubs and tires
3/4" py deck
5 x 10 - end up around 5 x 9 with 6" cantilevers front and back
apply Chuck’s mix
undercoat bottom side - Fence Post Black Beauty or?
tek screw to trailer frame (no wood frame)
xps and coating under
Walls
sandwich - stressed skin - 1/4" ply - 3/4" ply stick frame w/ 3/4" xps - 1/4" ply
3M™ 30NF contact
Titebond for wood.
“internal cleat” method of wall to floor, with hanging down outside frame
home built doors and Wylie windows
add “trim” frame and rails on exterior
birch veneer ply
spar varnish exterior
shellac interior
Roof
build on top of walls, edges covered by woodie trim
1/8 ply inside - 1 ½" 3/4" ply spars or no spars with 2 layers 3/4" xps or 3 layers 1/2" - 1/8 ply
looking at the marine vinyl/landau car top material, maybe truck bed liner, maybe just spar
light color
Hardware
hurricane hinges for hatch
Accessorizing
minimal or no electrical after required trailer lighting
no built in ac or heat
galley just counter, pull outs, and cupboards
space for cooler and Coleman white gas stove and lantern
begin with double size air mattress (have) - go to memory foam later
plastic bin tongue box or matching TD sides from scrap