No longer dual purpose or AKA how to improve a 400 dollar lowes trailer

[oscar the grouch]

Tub is finished. Quick coat of primer to stop the rust.


Need some help on two things


1. I need to seal all the edges and paint over it. Was going to use a exterior calking but thought I should ask the pros first.

2. Paint. Need a color and a type I know nothing about what kinds of paint Works well where.

3. Hinges need 3 I think. Have 3.5 inches of square tube I can mount too. Thoughts?

4. Sheeting for lid. 16 Guage ?

Thanks in advance.

 

[TripLeader]

As for sealing....
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You say "exterior caulking." I'm not sure exactly what you mean by that, but I would recommend automotive seam sealer, such as this:

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I'm not sure which brand is best.

 

[oscar the grouch]

I was thinking exterior house. Didn't know automotive came in a tube. Thanks !

So I have primer on it now. Would por 15 be a good idea or is it too late for that

 

[khickeyman]

Awesome job looks great!

 

[oscar the grouch]

Lid complete and another coat of primer.

Hinges and latches on way

 

[oscar the grouch]

First coat of paint on.

 

[sseaman]

I recently bought this same trailer, found a good deal on CL. I'm trying to decide what to do next with it, don't plan for much off the pavement but would be nice for extra storage on our 5-6 trips a year to visit family. The expanded metal will be gone, would like to be able to fold down the tailgate. Yours looks really good.

 

[oscar the grouch]

Use a pry bar. Big one. The tag welds on the expanded metal pop loose and it's easier than grinding

 

[sseaman]

Thanks I will give that a try

 

[oscar the grouch]

http://www.gasspringcalculator.com/

anyone use this sight? is it reliable?

 

[oscar the grouch]

First test fit complete

 

[oscar the grouch]

Struts and wiring were completed last night along with final coat of paint.

waiting on the enamel to harden and then its mount latches and tent

currently looking at awning options.

 

[jscusmcvet]

Looks great. Did you wind up brush painting or go to a spray?

 

[oscar the grouch]

Bit of both. Spray most

 

[oscar the grouch]

All done!