new trailer build

[andysgreenxj]

Well, here I go again, hopefully this build wont be nearly as slow as my last one, but almost have the materials together to build myself my idea of an overland teardrop. Hope you like...

 

[Whitecloud]

Following to see where this goes.

 

[andysgreenxj]

Ok, so I put a new axle with electric brakes in the older trailer...after being pushed down a steep incline on a weekend outing, even the upgraded wj brakes on my xj were smoking pretty good! I really didn't want a cambered axle, but itll be fine. I'm going to use the old axle to mock up the new trailer, as it will be 5x8, vs, the 4x6 body on the old trailer...we shall see how it progresses as we go

 

[Martyinco]

What is your planned interior height?

 

[andysgreenxj]

If all goes as i have it planned, should be 46 from floor to ceiling...project got stalled temporarily, but now have the frame nearly completed. I'll post a few pics of it from my laptop tonight, as i don't have any on my work computer

 

[andysgreenxj]

 

[andysgreenxj]

While progress is slower than I was hoping for, the trailers frame is nearly ready to get tagged??

 

[ratled]

I LOVE that frame!

 

[andysgreenxj]

It's a lil slower progress than I'd hoped for, but coming along now

 

[andysgreenxj]

Trying to figure out what to use to seal the bottom of my teardrop with. I had toyed with the idea of when the body is fully enclosed using fiberglass and resin to seal the whole thing...any ideas would greatly appriciated

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

A lot of them are sealed up with that rubberized undercoat / roofing stuff. My friend seals all of his up with the rubberized paint on undercoat, and first makes sure to seal all the seams where the steel is near the plywood base with Sika caulking (paintable). The overcoats it with a couple of coats... and it is pretty impervious to water. Make sure you seal up all the seams however or water could get in there and sit there.

Looking good Andy!

 

[ROADRUNNER33]

Great Start, Here is what I used on my bottom. Only $12.99 at Tractor supply.
Here is the link to my build.

Good Luck
Chris
Gardner Flexx-Gard Rubberized Premium Fibered Asphalt Roof & Foundation Coating, 1 gal.
SKU # 340083599

 

[Bluegrassjku]

I would do the fiberglass resin to completely waterproof it then do the bedliner on the bottom over the fiberglass.