not exactly expedition.. but it is camper and trailer build

[iMPAKS]

Well great news..

we got the front all welded up and on.. so I could actually move the trailer with my truck right now if i need to.

everything is level and true

we also backed truck up and set height of gooseneck coupler. Next is to get front jack mounted so I can raise the trailer without floor jack. then start on extra supports and deck

 

[iMPAKS]

well been getting very dirty last few nights..

I added a bunch of cross braces to frame, used wire wheel to clean the heavy rust of trailer ( just nasty ).

then I got the deck area that will go under camper all fitted and welded on.

I also cleaned up gooseneck, so now I can get the neck braces all welded on. then I will cut off the old bent c channel on top of neck and replace with 1/4" wall steel.

I also put fenders in place just to see how they look

Here are some pics.

 

[iMPAKS]

well got a little more done tonight..

fyi.. I hate cut off wheels. I am now buying a plasma for myself for x-mas

I got bottom support welded on under front area of trailer

it took me 30 mins to cut this angle piece with a cut off..

but atleast I got one side cut and welded in.. will cut the other pieces tomorrow at friends with plasma

 

[iMPAKS]

well only had about 1 hr tonight in shop..

got other side neck brace in and one bottom brace in also.
then I took off rims and tires and loaded them into truck..
I order 6 new Maxxis trailer tires.. hope to have the rims and tires back sat if the tires come in.

 

[iMPAKS]

Well today I got all neck bracing DONE

and then wire wheeled the old rims and got them mounted on trailer also.
I then cut out all rear braces and re welded them back in space correctly and lower so I can install a wood deck on rear area.

Of course I ran out of welding wire so I need to go get some tomorrow.

But if all goes well I hope to be painting it tomorrow(supposed to be nice)

oh and I need to either get sponsored by MAXXIS or buy some of there stock. I have now bought 11 trailer tires in 3 years :0

 

[iMPAKS]

more pics

 

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Now thats cool... I hope the slide out works out.... i love it.

 

[iMPAKS]

well got some more done..

I got everything finish welded and all deck bracing in.

Then I pulled it outside and painted all day..used rustoleum black oil based used my paint gun to spray it on...

still waiting on front jack top arrive

 

[iMPAKS]

more getting done

I got brace in place and welded in for jack and extra support for main uprights
I got jack in place.. just need to add extension bar for handle

I also got safety chains done

I got wood deck in place

tomorrow the plan is to get all the lights in and wiring done..
still trying to get it inspected friday

 

[iMPAKS]

Well today was a great day.

Went to DMV officer and he said: Man you did a great job

passed with no issues, so went and got a tag for it.. I am now legal and now this weekend I can load camper and get back to work on that

 

[iMPAKS]

ok got some better pics with camera

 

[iMPAKS]

Well today was a productive day..

I will let the pics speak for themselves

 

[iMPAKS]

Here it is in place

 

[iMPAKS]

I also got front jack extension bar made and in place

then got camper tied down to deck

 

[iMPAKS]

I put the cushions back in place to make sure they all fit and that the table still fit with new bed area

then I made the door to cover the new bed opening, also covered it with plastic to protect outside when it gets wet.. still lots more to do