I promised an update on the suspension modifications. I am finally at the point that the frame is ready for primer and paint which I'll get on as soon as I post this.
My 30 gallon water tank was delivered while I was out of town and yesterday I decided that it fit best in the center of the trailer oriented stem to stern. To support that weight, I added a couple pieces of T-bar running lengthwise which you can see here.
Here you can see a big change in the size and shape of the trailing arms, as well as in the placement of the airbags.
Arm closeup:
The final placement of the air lines and valve is going to be different...still working that out.
I was also able to remove one of the bumpstops from each side. You can see the new location of the single one here. The bumpstop itself is not installed but will be after paint.
Yes, I'm climbing under the thing for you guys.
From the rear:
Another angle:
I also finished installing the gas storage tank. It's held in place and protected by aluminum sheet salvaged from my failed tank idea. Here's some shots of it bolted in place:
Someone mentioned a first aid kit would be a good idea, as much as I cut myself up, and yesterday I narrowed the passenger side access door down by a third and welded on bracketry to hold said kit.
I also did work on the box, making a 1/2 inch square steel frame to support the plywood box that will hold all the cooking utensils. I've camped for years with all that stuff in big rubbermaid containers and those will now be eliminated.
And finally I did more work on the deck, getting the water tank framework glued and screwed together. More of that today too.
That's all for now, I'm off to prep for paint...hopefully that will be done today.
My 30 gallon water tank was delivered while I was out of town and yesterday I decided that it fit best in the center of the trailer oriented stem to stern. To support that weight, I added a couple pieces of T-bar running lengthwise which you can see here.
Here you can see a big change in the size and shape of the trailing arms, as well as in the placement of the airbags.
Arm closeup:
The final placement of the air lines and valve is going to be different...still working that out.
I was also able to remove one of the bumpstops from each side. You can see the new location of the single one here. The bumpstop itself is not installed but will be after paint.
Yes, I'm climbing under the thing for you guys.
From the rear:
Another angle:
I also finished installing the gas storage tank. It's held in place and protected by aluminum sheet salvaged from my failed tank idea. Here's some shots of it bolted in place:
Someone mentioned a first aid kit would be a good idea, as much as I cut myself up, and yesterday I narrowed the passenger side access door down by a third and welded on bracketry to hold said kit.
I also did work on the box, making a 1/2 inch square steel frame to support the plywood box that will hold all the cooking utensils. I've camped for years with all that stuff in big rubbermaid containers and those will now be eliminated.
And finally I did more work on the deck, getting the water tank framework glued and screwed together. More of that today too.
That's all for now, I'm off to prep for paint...hopefully that will be done today.