Monday, November 22, 2010

The floor has been insulated with 1.5 inch foam, top and bottom of the sub-frame covered with plywood. The bottom has been sealed with 2 coats of Raka epoxy, it will then be painted with 2 coats of Pettit EasyPoxy and then bolted to the frame, next is to start on the side walls. The  inner fender wells have been coated with 3 coats of  undercoating, outer fenders painted with a couple coats of primer until I can decide what color to paint them, I'm kinda liking the flat black look.  Shock kit has been orderd and will put on prior to mounting the floor, hopefully by next week.

Friday, November 5, 2010

The sub frame is 2 X 6 inch pressure treated fir mounted to the frame with 14 3 inch stainless steel bolts, 5 on each side and 2 at the front and 2 at the back. Arauco  ACX  .451 ply will be used for the floor. I used a router with a bottom bearing bit to get it flush with the sub-frame, it worked great, fast and precise. Next step is to take the sub-frame off of the trailer frame and glue and screw the flooring in place with PL 2000 adhesive. I also ordered some Pettit Easy Poxy Platinum paint to cover the underside of the sub-frame plywood floor, this will be used after a coat or two of Raka epoxy.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Fenders and mounts for propane tank and NATO water / gas cans have been fabricated. ( Thanks Steve : )I also have the tail lights and running lights mounted and working as well. I used a 7 pin preconnectorized cable and terminated it in a junction box then ran my wiring from my lights and electric brakes to the j-box. Next step is to mount the wooden sub-frame and attach the plywood to it. Not sure what method to use for water-proofing the underside of the floor, more than likely it will be to seal with Rakka epoxy and then a couple coats of Pettite epoxy paint.

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