Kevin’s build

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Kevin’s build

Postby kevin13 » Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:56 pm

Hey all. Since it’s cold out and I can’t be working on the teardrop as much. I decided to start sharing my build.

I am a graphic designer so I decided to design my own trailer, as I like things to be custom and a bit unique.
I have mainly been working on it weekends only.

The main things I wanted was - a place to sleep and a place for my dog so I do not have to kennel him.

Here is the template I designed.
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I found a 5x8 trailer. But it was impossible to find a decent price one without any sides(utility)

So I had them cut off the gate for a few pennies off the price
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Then Me and my dad cut off the rest - it still has plenty of support.
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I ended up getting a bunch of free plywood from a business that was closing next to mine. Low and behold it was 3/4. :applause:

So I’m going the one inch wall route.

I used lap joints to seam the plywood together as my total size is about 9’6” x 4’6”. Got them cut to my outer shape.
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I made my floor frame with 2x2s so I could get some insulation in the floor.
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This is of course when it got exciting!
I got all of the inner shapes cut. Screwed the floor frame down. And then started framing with 2x3s
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As I was getting the last of the studs in and adding the galley wall. My dog figured out what was going on :lol:
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Below you can see the roof studs. It maybe a little over kill but it’s strong. I decided to add a large sunroof.
It was wired , 110, 12v & speaker. and you can also see the spot for my small pop up vent. Along with the interior skinning
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here you can see my doggy door hole. Arf arf. And my ac dc unit that will be eventually covered by a cabinet door (pd4045kv)
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Then with my fathers help I got the final outside layer of wood on. Walls 1/8 - 3/4 - 1/8. And the roof. Two layers of 1X8”
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And this is the stage I’m at currently.
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I will be using an alum or filon skin haven’t decided yet. And I will be adding an ac/heater to the tongue area.

Enjoy!Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Last edited by kevin13 on Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:35 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Kevin’s build

Postby KTM_Guy » Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:37 pm

A designer has to have a good design. :thumbsup: Very pleasing shape. I didn't see the flat spot on the door and thought to myself "This is going to be interesting" :thinking:

Are you done till warmer weather?

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Re: Kevin’s build

Postby kevin13 » Sat Dec 30, 2017 12:06 am

Yeah I’m done until it gets a bit warmer. 45ish and higher is okay. But right now it’s in the 20s :frightened:
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