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Starting a new camp trailer

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by hudsonhawk, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. Jul 20, 2011
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    KILZ outdoor/indoor oil based primer (2 coats) and 6 cans of heavy duty automotive undercoating from the local parts store on top of that. Total cost about $45.

    The top side is also 2 coats of primer but the weather proofing is a product called Liquid Roof. It's a liquid EPDM product (same stuff as the rubber roof on most RV's) that can be rolled on just like paint that cures into a water tight rubber that seals the small cracks and joints that are hard to seal otherwise. I really don't want to discuss the cost of that. ;)
     
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  2. Jul 20, 2011
    willys59cj5

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    The quality of this build is amazing. The undersurface of my coleman popup is no comparison to yours. Sure enjoying your build.
     
  3. Jul 27, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    Another detail that no one will ever see. Laying out the electrical runs in the floor. Each circuit has its own run.

    From bottom to top:

    driver front marker
    Axle brakes
    Stop/Turn/Tail
    120V AC circuit 1 (Air Conditioner)
    120V AC circuit 2 (Extra Outlet for Misc use)
    12V DC circuit 1 (Extra for whatever I may want to do)
    12V DC circuit 2 (Fantastic Vent Fan)

    At the very top of the picture on the left is the chase for the passenger front marker.

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  4. Jul 27, 2011
    Posimoto

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    Saweeet!
     
  5. Jul 28, 2011
    bkd

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    you gonna run the wires through emt?........if you do add a pull string with your wire so it's easy to pull more wire in the future
    Jim
     
  6. Jul 28, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    I am planning on running all the wires before the floor goes in. But yes, I will also have pull string so I can replace the wires if necassary down the road.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    More progress to report.

    Finished up the power runs, ran wiring, tested the front markers, insulated the floor and built the rear wall for the sleeping area.

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  8. Aug 12, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    Began fitting the doors last night. I used the cutouts I made when I cut out the original side profile. Just cleaned them up a little. Still need to fit windows and door handles.

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  9. Aug 12, 2011
    Posimoto

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    Looking great! Got a plan for sealing the edges of the door openings? I bet you do.
     
  10. Aug 12, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    yup, sure do. The weather stripping will runn along the inside edge of the door. I will build a lip on inside wall that will stickout about an inch into the door opening. The weather stripping will press against this lip. There will be a small offset from the wall for the lip to allow space for the weather stripping. The hinges and the door latch will hold the door tight against the lip.
     
  11. Aug 14, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    Finished the floor in the galley, It is now a blank canvas ready for that project later down the road.

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    Started assembling the rear hatch.

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    While that glue was drying I continued to work on the doors. Cut out the window and latch openings.

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    Here is a shot of the interior door framing. This will all be covered up never to be seen again. I will probably have to message the window opening a little bit to make sure the outside frame of the window does not interfere with the latch.

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  12. Aug 14, 2011
    dvw86

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    Nice. It is inspiring.
     
  13. Sep 11, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    Its been a while since I posted an update.

    Finished the doors and the interior door sealing surface.

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    The door opening from the inside.

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    I finished the sealing surfaces for the front and rear hatches. The rubber seals will run along the edges and keep water out. Any water that gets in the gap will run off to the sides of the channels. I am finally ready to finish priming the body and apply the top coat.

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    Finished building the rear hatch. It is prewired for the lights and ready for paint.

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    There are openings in the inside so I can connect the wiring to the lights.

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    Finally, I needed a hande to help lift the rear hatch. I had an old 2x4 laying around. Cut out the basic shape. Rounded the edges with a 1/2 round over bit in my router and finished it up with some hand sanding.

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  14. Sep 11, 2011
    Posimoto

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    Really looks great! Love the look of the grain on the handle.
     
  15. Sep 11, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    I love the look, feel and smell of wood. It's too bad all of this will be painted.
     
  16. Sep 11, 2011
    Posimoto

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    I spent the last 15 years installing, sanding and finishing hardwood floors. I hear ya on the paint.
     
  17. Sep 12, 2011
    1969_CJ5

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    Wow.... Looking great!!!
     
  18. Sep 12, 2011
    Jack Frost

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    Most everything I touch made of wood desperately needs a coat of paint....
     
  19. Sep 13, 2011
    hudsonhawk

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    YAY! Major construction is finished.... for now :)

    Spent yesterday and today building the hatch for the tongue box.

    I really do love this work bench my wife got me.. The hatch set up in the vices for glueing and sanding.

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    This is the same thickness as the walls of the rest of the trailer.

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    Then it was on to test fiting and sanding.

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    And Finally I am ready to prime everything and get ready for the top coat. I have been waiting for this day for a LONG time. The top coat is the same color as the primer so this is what it will look like when it is complete.

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    The hatch is primed inside the garage sitting on my table saw.

    Of course I still have to install the trailer harness to connect to the Jeep, the brake controller in the Jeep, build the interior cabinats and the galley. But at least it will be campable after the top coat is done. and all the hardware is installed. R)
     
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  20. Sep 13, 2011
    Posimoto

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    Saweeeeet!
     
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