Cool deal, did the flat stock help on the hinge side? I would think it could only go so far before it stops on the steel, which is what you need.
I'm not really sure but it seems to help keep the platform level and not sagging at all in the splice. I might end up beefing up the hinges on the platform. After looking at them for a while I've been thinking They could be heavier. Of course I might be going overboard again.
I'll know more after a good shakedown run.
Just gonna not worry about the cover until after the weekend? Strap it down, and it should be ok.
I am thinking of getting this canvas tarp from tractor supply to cover it with. I don't want anything flying off on the highway. The tarp has rustproof grommets approximately 2 to 3 feet apart and in each corner. I figured I can use some strapping with a ratchet to pull it tight and ratchet strap it a couple of times to keep the air from snatching it off. I still have so much left to do I was going do that last.
Here's what I'm looking at using:
http://www.tractorsupply.com/tarps/canvas-tarps/weathermaster-10-oz-canvas-tarp-6-ft-x-8-ft--3010402
How much firewood did you get? Charles has offered to let us get some firewood from his place if we need it.
I have some here, but?
~ James
I got a little bit. It's definately not as much as I brought last time. I messed around and waited until the last minute to ask for some. If you can you might want to bring some. Of course we don't have a large group so we don't have to make the fire as big. Also the wood I have is green. It was just cut yesterday.
Throw some blocks of finished wood in to level the ladder...you still have a couple of more days . Great progress, looking good!
Love the raised area over the bed of the trailer...makes great sense.:smiley_drive:
Pat
Thanks. I thought about bringing some wood for the ladder. I still have to cut it and make the splice up. I went by Home Depot this morning and got parts.
I want to make or buy tool boxes to mount on the outside of the cage area on phase III I still have a few more pieces of steel to put on the cage. I want to brace it up really strong. I might even skin it with 16 ga. metal. I've been thinking about what to do for phase III. Everytime I go camping with it I envision something else that would be cool to add.
It's good enough for this shakedown run, hopefully.
Good point Pat! I always carry a few short pieces of 2x4. You never know.
Also, I almost forgot this on my shakedown run, but you may want to bring a set of jackstands for the rear of the trailer... Mama wont be happy if the trailer tilts up if she rolls over during the night!
You can see my redneck engineering on the rear corner here. I have since fabbed adjustable legs, but this worked in a pinch. Also, wheel chocks are your friend!
~ Stump
Great idea. I have a small set I can bring for that. Hey man your engineering is no where near as backwoods~rednecky as mine. When I look at my trailer I see so many hokey things it's not even funny.
I do love my trailer though...even with all the imperfections it's really a solid little trailer that will haul more than my JEEP could pull.
