My DIY solution to the UEV 440
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Rutdigger
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Glad to see you got some run time on it.
I'm envious, my Alaskan build has no end in sight
I hear you re no getting your list done.
I'm not sure why I ever tell myself "today I will do x,y and z". If I'm lucky I get x done, maybe y started
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man you got that right! The list never ends and the ideas just keep comin..lol
Titanpat57
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The little details and continuous "add-ons" will drive you absolutely crazy.....
But that's how you ended up with what you have...you CAN build a better mouse trap!!...lol...loving it!
Keep up the progress!
But that's how you ended up with what you have...you CAN build a better mouse trap!!...lol...loving it!
Keep up the progress!
hansshanks
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a bundutec style awning would look great on this beast of a trailer
Rutdigger
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Its in the works, ordering fabric soon and found a local supplier that has the aluminum I need to build this thing. If you really look hard at the pics the actual design of the Bundutec isn't complicated. I am pretty sure I can build a very similar replica for about $250-300ish. Oh, I also got the rear canvass door done, I'll get some pics of that up this weekend.
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Rear Canvass door
Well, a few weeks ago I posted up a pic of me patterning the rear door of the trailer for a canvass door and screen. Up to that point we were just using that magic net thing. Although it worked great in non-windy conditions, well, when there was wind it, um, sucked! So I needed to make a door that was like a tent door. Here are a few pics of the door being sewed.
This first pic is of the pattern being transferred to the material.
Now to figure out the layout of the zippers to get the desired unzipping effect.
A pic of the door basted in place waiting to be sewn before trimming the screen. You can see the sipper underneath the screen. That will open the canvass and allow just the screen to be used as the door. It's sewn just like your ordinary tent door. You use the screen door during good weather and close the canvass during bad weather.
The shiny part you can see in this pic is where I will sew it, and after trimming.
Now, what I don't have a pic of at the moment is that I might have sewn the to close to the zipper edge of the inside zipper. I need to get it mounted up and see if it will loosen up more. If not I am going to have to take a stitch out. I will get this mounted this weekend and see.
Well, a few weeks ago I posted up a pic of me patterning the rear door of the trailer for a canvass door and screen. Up to that point we were just using that magic net thing. Although it worked great in non-windy conditions, well, when there was wind it, um, sucked! So I needed to make a door that was like a tent door. Here are a few pics of the door being sewed.
This first pic is of the pattern being transferred to the material.
Now to figure out the layout of the zippers to get the desired unzipping effect.
A pic of the door basted in place waiting to be sewn before trimming the screen. You can see the sipper underneath the screen. That will open the canvass and allow just the screen to be used as the door. It's sewn just like your ordinary tent door. You use the screen door during good weather and close the canvass during bad weather.
The shiny part you can see in this pic is where I will sew it, and after trimming.
Now, what I don't have a pic of at the moment is that I might have sewn the to close to the zipper edge of the inside zipper. I need to get it mounted up and see if it will loosen up more. If not I am going to have to take a stitch out. I will get this mounted this weekend and see.
Rutdigger
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Rear Canvass door complete
Ok, so I had some time today to install the rear canvass door. Here are a few shots.
I put the netting on the outside and the canvass zipper is attached to the netting zipper. This allows me to unzip the canvass and roll it away when it isn't needed. Here is a pic of the outside.
Here is a pic of the canvass unzipped and the screen closed. From inside looking out into the messy garage.
Here is a pic of the same thing from the outside. I still need to paint the metal strips on the bottom. This should do nicely when is storms or to keep the bugs out!
And finally...my Fathers Day gift from my yummy wife!
Working on the Bundutec now...:victory:
Ok, so I had some time today to install the rear canvass door. Here are a few shots.
I put the netting on the outside and the canvass zipper is attached to the netting zipper. This allows me to unzip the canvass and roll it away when it isn't needed. Here is a pic of the outside.
Here is a pic of the canvass unzipped and the screen closed. From inside looking out into the messy garage.
Here is a pic of the same thing from the outside. I still need to paint the metal strips on the bottom. This should do nicely when is storms or to keep the bugs out!
And finally...my Fathers Day gift from my yummy wife!
Working on the Bundutec now...:victory:
Rutdigger
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That screen is slick, nice job.
I need to do something similar, screen only for my Alaskan, the dope building the thing neglected the screen door.(me)
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Ive done that myself. There have been plenty of times I had to start over because I left something out..lol
Holy c#@%. This build is totally insane. Super impressive.
Having a very basic knowledge of some of the skills needed to make this trailer I'm utterly amazed at your broad range of skills and how professional the end result is coming out.
Hats off to you.
And how humble you are about it just makes it that much more amazeballs.
Having a very basic knowledge of some of the skills needed to make this trailer I'm utterly amazed at your broad range of skills and how professional the end result is coming out.
Hats off to you.
And how humble you are about it just makes it that much more amazeballs.
Rutdigger
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Sweet, i'll do that to the zippers. The thread holes I brushed on silicone to seal the holes.
Rutdigger
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Thank you!