First trailer build!

[Mark Harley]

I see talent runs in the family.
Very nice quality work on the hat.
Does she have an ebay or etsy store yet?

 

[b63215b]

Yes she has a etsy store, Sofiesews.etsy.com she can do any type of material you would like and they all are reversible.

 

[b63215b]

Gets guys I am trying to design my rear door. Is there any advantages or disadvantages to having it swing out rather than down or down? Thinking if it swing about then I can get closer to the trailer to grab stuff inside. Comments based on experience.

 

[Mark Harley]

Drop down......always have a table, but you stand further from the load box
side swing.......Mount a spare on it to swing out and a camp kitchen inside for swing out access.

I have always thought it would be nice for a swing out tailgate on my 101a2, The gate drops flat but it means no spare on the rear.
and an added swing out if I wanted one.

 

[b63215b]

Mark, that is exactly what I was thinking with the swing out. I really want to make that my cooking area. I was thinking I would just put a down down panel on the inside of the door using some sort of heavy duty piano hinge. Or do you know of a company that sells a drop down stand like that?

 

[Mark Harley]

There are several drop down tables that are sold for the Jeep guys, but with your fab skills I think one could be made cheaper.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/77277-JK-Tailgate-Tables-The-lowdown

 

[b63215b]

I wish I had a break, I really like some of those ideas.

 

[b63215b]

So pumped purchased a INNO car side awning today for $189. Brand new can't wait to get some pictures of it to the build thread.

 

[b63215b]

Got off work early today and was able to get some work done. Below are the beginning of the front steps. I fabricated them out of 2.5x1 steel that was cheap cut offs from the steel store. $2.45 for a 3 ft piece. Cut the steps on 45's and welded all around except the inside seem. Just tach welded them to the frame now. They will be bolted in case I want to take them off, any objection to bolting out there?





Any I have roughly 2.5" between the step and wheels in case I want bigger wheels/tires. If I need more ill just unbolt them



Hopefully more tomorrow.

 

[b63215b]

Some more work on the lid today.




On work on the rear door, I've decided to have it swing out.

 

[b63215b]

Rear door, swing out.

 

[smurph]

Coming along great!

 

[b63215b]

Thanks smurph!

 

[Willman]

Nice build.

 

[b63215b]

Thanks willman