Sawtooth Unlimited - Off Road Pop Top Camper Trailer

[high-and-dry]

Okay so thats to make the inside of the roof on, and then it gets the outside done in a separate piece?

 

[stomperxj]

That form as it sits is for the roof panel which is the last laminated panel I need to make. Then after that is done, the positive for the fiberglass pop top roof is built on top of that. See below:

 

[high-and-dry]

okay I understand now. The form is for the fixed part around the edges.

 

[stomperxj]

okay I understand now. The form is for the fixed part around the edges.

Yes I'll laminate the whole panel and cut the center out of it. Then I'll build on top of that form like below. Model is incomplete but you get the idea:

 

[stomperxj]

Roof form is done. Some of the lights work New vid at the bottom

 

[ITTOG]

It is looking good. I am sure getting the lights working felt good. I haven't even thought about my electrical yet.

how did you make the roof form? I assume that was a brad gun but I couldn't tell for sure if the cross boards were offset or not.

 

[stomperxj]

It is looking good. I am sure getting the lights working felt good. I haven't even thought about my electrical yet.

how did you make the roof form? I assume that was a brad gun but I couldn't tell for sure if the cross boards were offset or not.

Thanks. Yes seeing lights working is pretty satisfying The form is all 1/2" plywood and I used a stapler to fasten everything to the table. I didn't offset anything although my measurement was off on one side of the form so I missed the edge of the plywood so its unsupported. Should be ok. It won't have a ton of pressure on it.

 

[opp]

a bit late when you planned your walls . Why did you not use liquid nails fiberglass adhesive over epoxy ?

 

[stomperxj]

a bit late when you planned your walls . Why did you not use liquid nails fiberglass adhesive over epoxy ?

Liquid Nails is a consumer grade product, it's very high viscosity (300,000 CPS) which means it would be a huge pain to spread out and has a shear strength of about 275psi. Epoxy has a viscosity of about 250-500 CPS so it spreads way easier and soaks into sanded xps quite well and also has a very high tensile strength, about 7000psi.

 

[opp]

Thank you I knew you be the best to ask

 

[stomperxj]

Well I'm finally back on it The last panel has been laminated and glued onto the trailer. Roof panel complete. I added in aluminum supports for the roof hinges and latches at the front and rear.

New vid link at the bottom

 

[ITTOG]

It is good to see you back and I didn't see any mistake. I look forward to another season of building.

I agree with you on the wood. I had to by about 100 ft2 of plywood and ten 2x4's and it was outrageous.

 

[stomperxj]

It is good to see you back and I didn't see any mistake. I look forward to another season of building.

I agree with you on the wood. I had to by about 100 ft2 of plywood and ten 2x4's and it was outrages.

Thanks I added it up last night and its only about $300 for the wood I need so that is somewhat bearable. Just dislike buying new material strictly to throw away after use but it's all part of the game I guess.

 

[high-and-dry]

Glad to see you back at it, I have been checking your channel about once a week in case I missed one.

 

[opp]

you have weight on top of your vacuum bag why is that. a pre load?