Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
Seriously Jess.....VERY COOL! Inspiration really.....:costumed-smiley-007
Offroad Teardrop - SawTooth XL
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Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Outstanding.
I think I'm becoming a trailer-haulic.
I want one of every trailer I see these days.....:drool:
I think I'm becoming a trailer-haulic.
I want one of every trailer I see these days.....:drool:
stomperxj
Explorer
I am going to try the kerf cutting method on the back of the 1/4" ply and maybe use hot water or steam too... We'll see how that goes. Wish me luckadrenaline503 said:
Backwoods Rambler said:
Correus said:
Hilldweller said:
Thanks for the nice comments guys... I really appreciate it...Funrover said:
ginericLC said:
Its not much of a factory but you can come out any time. Where are you? Send me a PM for my phone number...
sseaman said:
Not too bad. I put the kreg jig and the rib in my bench vise. That made it pretty easy...
Thanks a lotrfseabc said:
I am already thinking about the next one, things i would change and how to do it more efficiently. What is a good asking price for something like this?Thanks everyone for the compliments. I really appreciate it
adrenaline503
Explorer
I have no idea what would go for. How about building a slide on camper for my flatbed?
rfseabc
Observer
I do not think you will have a problem with the skin using 1/4" ply, depending on the quality used. http://www.marineply.com/stagflex.htm You might also look at door skins. A friend of mine, up in B.C. uses them extensively in making boats up there. In regard to price structure... Hmmm... I am sure the first, ( prototype ) would be very expensive indeed, if you could turn your learning curve hours into dollars. Having said that, I am sure you could pump out a couple more that would pay for your individual rig. I started out in my constructing career building boats and progressed to commercial construction and real estate. My son builds custom furniture, when he builds a piece, he creates five, it is not that much more in time, than one, and the other four are gravy. I am an old fart now, and am looking at an off road tear drop for fly fishing expeditions. There is obviously a nice little niche market for these rigs, and in my opinion that market will only grow in time with our new economic realities. I look forward to following your progress, Pm me with some figures, I would be the perfect marketing tool cruising around the PNW and Canada advertising your rig. Good luck and keep up the good work.
ginericLC
Adventurer
I'm in Mountain Home. I'll PM you about a visit. My dad will be here if a few weeks for a visit. He'd totally be into this as he's a woodworker and has built boats.
1/4" should flex enough. Another idea that would last a long time and be flexible is skate ramp decking. http://www.skatelite.com/home.html There are other brands and products that are similar.
1/4" should flex enough. Another idea that would last a long time and be flexible is skate ramp decking. http://www.skatelite.com/home.html There are other brands and products that are similar.
Tumbleweed
Adventurer
Eric, let me know when you go over; might tag along. Haven't seen Jess since we were in Snake River Canyon Krawlers club together.
walking eagle
Observer
Neat trailer. I'm working on a slightly different way of skinning the same cat... fiberglass over foam construction, drawers in the bottom, and sleeping area on top rather than underneath. Keeps all the heavy stuff low and allows the sleeping area and trailer to be modular, and no wheel wells in sleeping area, 70x80. oh, and it's sized around 35" tires.
I'm only on like my 4th itteration of construction - probably another 2 before I start, but it's nice to see how well your's is turning out for inspiration....
I'm only on like my 4th itteration of construction - probably another 2 before I start, but it's nice to see how well your's is turning out for inspiration....
