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Progress 7 Progress 7 Even though it looks like this project has come together in a few weeks, that is not the case. I started actual fabrication back in June 2015. My posting of the progress pictures would lead you to another conclusion. In reality I have come this far in 4 months. The...

Progress 6.0 Progress 6.0 This weekend I was able to complete the aluminum angle trim on one entire side. Also mounted the outside shower box and test fit of the Girard tankless hot water heater. A trip to Home Depot resulted in another stack of 1-1/2" thick insulation and a few sheets of...

Progress 5.1 Progress 5.1 I did not attach a picture of the skin with scotch brite scuff patern for bonding prep. Also - Pic showing all the skin on. Next is the interior fit out and addition of aluminum angle at exterior edges. Progress 5.1 ! Dustin

Progress 5 In normal construction of aluminum sided RV's or trailers, the skin is attached using some sort of mechanical method. It could be a screw, staple or rivit. I used none of the above. The basic problem with an attachment using a screw or rivit is the aluminum panel is restrained and...

Progress 4 Welding and part assembly continues. Once the Side walls are attached, you need to fill in the space between the bottom edge of the side wall and the floor. The basic concept is come up from the floor some distance and then branch out to the side wall. The floor has a contour that...

Progress 3 Progress 3 Continuation of the modular frame welding process. Now the sections go together. The "Tortuga" would now be in the way of my wife for the next month or so. The weld sequence starts with the base welded to the front bulkhead. Next is the attachment of the sides - Left...

Progress 2 Progress 2 Continuation of the welding of the sections. The floor, side walls, and back wall. Once the sections are complete, then you weld it all together, but first - laser level your weld table or the first section ( floor that you are starting with ). Prior to making a big...

Progress ! The Project has made progress far beyond what I show in the pictures below. I think it will be helpful to provide text, descriptions and thoughts as I step through this project. The basic concept started with a few simple sketches and good measurments from the Toyota Tundra. The...

After looking at the payload for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Extra Cab 4wd I was let down by the apparent lack of capacity. I was initally stoked about the 4 Wheed Drive Pop Up unit, but lacked the $14K entry price. I figured, I am handy - I can make my own. This started with some trials on Heavy...