Thursday, October 14, 2010

Frame has been painted with 3 coats of high gloss Rust Bullet, the paint is similar to Por 15. It seems to stick well and is hard as nails, we'll see how well it holds up. I also picked up my rear stabilizer scissor jacks and front tongue jack. Next is to take it back to the fabricator to have him weld the stabilizers in place as well as the light mounts, NATO can mount and 11 gallon propane tank mount.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

I ordered some electrical items from etrailer.com. LED surface mount taillights, junction box, 7 pin 8 ft cable that will connect from the junction box to my 4Runner, wiring for the lights and electric brakes and front amber running lights. Once I have the trailer frame back from the fabricator and paint it, I'll be able to move forward with the electrical then take it to get it registered with the DMV.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

I received my axle, hubs and leaf springs last week. I had to use wheel adapters from the hub to my wheels, this was the easiest solution, the only other option would be to replace the studs in the hubs with metric studs  that would fit my 4-Runner wheels. I also took the steel  and axle assembly to a fabricator I found on Craigslist, he is experienced in making off road trailers, local and very accommodating, he even lent me his trailer to transport my parts to his shop. Paint has been ordered for the frame, so my next step will be to paint the frame when I get it back from the fabricator.

Build costs

  • Total to date
  • Roof rack brackets $100.00
  • LED galley lights $60.00
  • Trim, latches and handle for hatch $130.00
  • Paint and epoxy for roof $125.00
  • Wood for cabin cabinets and roof $200.00
  • LED Cabin Lights $60.00
  • Door Hinges $120.00
  • Misc. glue, bolts and varnish $200.00
  • Aluminum door trim $135.00
  • Cabin lights, 15A inlet, 120 vlt outlet box's $110.00
  • 3 - 4 x 8 x 1/4 birch inside walls $90.00
  • 2- 4 x 10 x 1/4 ACX plywood for outside walls $120.00
  • DMV Registration $165.00
  • Electrical, 12 vlt outlets, battery terminals, fuse block, $130.00
  • Galley hinge and door handle assemblies $150.00
  • Framing material for walls $120.00
  • Monroe Retro Shock kit $100.00
  • Bottom flooring ACX 3 sheets of 1/4 in 4 x 8 $60.00
  • 1 Gallon of Raka epoxy $100.00
  • Top flooring Arauco ACX 3-sheets of 1/2 in 4 x 8 $90.00
  • Contura switches and housing units $30.00
  • Pettit underside floor paint. $30.00
  • Primer and undercoating paint for fenders $20.00
  • Stainless sub-frame hardware $40.00
  • Fabrication for Fenders and Mounts $300.00
  • Front and rear jacks $200.00
  • Electrical parts for towing $150.00
  • Frame Fabrication $250.00
  • Sub-floor materials $75.00
  • Rust Bullet Frame Paint $70.00
  • Tow Hooks Qty 4 $40.00
  • Wheel adapters $90.00
  • 2 in ball reciever for 3 in tongue $35.00
  • Leaf Spring Hanger Kit $20.00
  • 2- 4 x 8 x 1/8 luan for profile template $20.00
  • 3500 Axle electric brakes aprox $350.00
  • 15" X 18" Windows $140.00
  • Steel for frame $320.00
  • Build manual $60.00
  • Paddle Door latches $45.00
  • Propane tank and bracket $90.00
  • Benroy & Modernistic Trailer Template $90.00
  • Fantastic Vent 5000RBT $152.00
  • Tires $235.00
  • Used Wheels $150.00