Welp, the new owner takes possession of this trailer tomorrow! I'm gonna miss it but I can tell it's going to a good home. He's already got a lot of plans for it! Before I deliver it I finished up the back door for him. Thought I'd post up the pics.
Primer on the frame
Latch
Hinges on...
No problem, I hope it helps you out. I am planning on doing the exact same thing; a scale model. I watched a guy building a tiny house do that to his and it worked great for him. He was able to see layouts and move things around etc, and gives a great sense of what it will REALLY look like...
Will do Ken. Another guy out of Utah is also interested; however, as of now deposit has been paid and purchase agreement signed. Pending delivery on the 4th and payment of the balance. Beginning the planning stages of next build as we speak..lol.
Considering the sheer talent of the members of this forum and quality of construction displayed on their projects I would say this is a VERY BOLD statement.
All good questions! I haven't forgot about ya, I will try and get out this weekend and get those measurements. I have considered the Timbrens but I read a post from someone (sorry, can't recall the name) that put them on his rig and didn't like the ride and that is exactly why I didn't try...
Old-man has a point on hydrogen gas and spark; however, it is lighter than helium, so you would practically have to do something to cause a spark inside the box with the lid closed in order to be that much of an issue. It also dissolves very fast. Literally as soon as you open the lid the...
Thanks man. This trailer has definitely been a fun build. Give me a cpl days to get those dimensions for ya, being back on night shift sucks..lol.
Once I get this one sold I think I am gonna do a conversion from a regular enclosed cargo trailer and turn it into a DIY VMI trailer. I really...
WOW!!! You are saying that this design has potential for a lot of wasted space??? I can tell ya right now that little bevel in there won't make that big of difference at all. From what we are shown in pictures this looks like a good trailer to start a build with.