New/old trailer build 1966 Apache Raven tent trailer

[Expedition Essentials]

Thanks for the props guys; so far I'm liking how it is turning out, couple more things left to do on the frame, finish air lines, run wires, fab up a fold out rear step, paint the frame and install nutsert's. ok more than a couple but its really close and then I can focus on the body.

 

[TheThom]

Looking great!

What did you decide to do with the body? Leave it bare aluminum or is getting painted, polished and/or finished? Congrats for having THE coolest pop up build thread on this forum.

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Looking great!

What did you decide to do with the body? Leave it bare aluminum or is getting painted, polished and/or finished? Congrats for having THE coolest pop up build thread on this forum.

The body will be getting painted. Same color as my jeep, silver whith black in the middle.

 

[highlandercj-7]

That is going to llok so weet behind the JK. Can't wait to see the finished pics.

 

[Mark Harley]

Can't wait to see the tub on.

 

[Bubblegoose1]

Same here :thumbup:

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Frame stripped and ready for paint; hopefully the paint shows up this week; Rust Bullet (black shell)

The body shouldnt take me very long at all; plan is to have the body work done, in primer, mounted to the frame and in paint in the next couple weeks!

 

[zjrog]

Interesting alterations. I've got a 1972 Starcraft tent trailer that I'm not convinced I SHOULDN'T cut the sides open to make room for bigger rubber. I do intend to build a subframe to add strength to the original and add lift.

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Frame Painted, 1st coat: metal etching primer, 2nd and 3rd coats: Rust Bullet black shell. Time to put it back together, install nutserts and start working on the tub!

 

[Mark Harley]

That frame is beautiful! Excellent design and fab work!

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Thanks mark!

 

[rockwood]

Always enjoy watching people build their own stuff. Like the way you extended the draw bar to the X which is a unique characteristic of your frame. Wondering why you chose not to continue the drawback to the rear cross member. I always like the option of a class three hitch for bikes, rear cradle or recovery point.

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Always enjoy watching people build their own stuff. Like the way you extended the draw bar to the X which is a unique characteristic of your frame. Wondering why you chose not to continue the drawback to the rear cross member. I always like the option of a class three hitch for bikes, rear cradle or recovery point.

It would interfere with the rear tire swing/carrier

 

[Expedition Essentials]

Frame back together, nutserts installed; time to focus on the tub!

 

[Bubblegoose1]

SAWEEEEET. Nice work