Started my camp trailer

[HudsonHawk]

It won't be ready for spring. I am planning on having it finished for my Late summer trip to Montana,Wyoming and Colorado.

[HudsonHawk]

Got to spend another Saturday in the garage.

I finished up the front lower panels and installed them.



Used pocket screws to secure the panel to the tongue box.



I will build shelves and a cabinate front in the cubbys to use the space for storage.



I also purchased windows and door latches this week. I am still deciding how I am going to lay them out exactly.



The lower part of the window cranks out to allow ventilation even in rain. Found these on E-bay.

[motorollow]

I like those windows! If you pass through Gardiner, MT (north entrance to Yellowstone) on your trip this summer, stop by the Blue Goose Saloon and tell my my old college buddy Chuck hello.

[HudsonHawk]

I will have to see Because of the job change I will not have as much time as I would like. So, I am having to pair down my list of stops. I am going to visit a friend in Bozeman, Montana so Gardiner may be doable.

[HudsonHawk]

Built the bulkhead between the sleeping area and the tongue box storage today.



This indent is to allow me to stretch out and sleep comfortably.



Test fitting the IOTA AC/DC power distribution box. I decided to mount it here for easy access to the DC fuses and AC circuit breakers from inside the cabin.

[HudsonHawk]

It's been a while since I posted an update thread here but I have been working on it.

Making more progess even though it feels like an oven in my garage.

Completed the 3 roof panels and test fitted them. I will not permamently mount the top two of them until after I have weather proofed the bottom of the body.





The hole in the top panel is for the fanatastic vent fan. I have the wiring conduit already in place to run the wiring through the panel and into the back wall.

Interior shot from the rear. The panel in the forground is to keep the body from racking when I take it off for weather proofing.



Interior from the drivers side door.



Today I also started working on the wheel wells. Will have pics of those hopefully tomorrow.

[jrj512]

This is a fun thread to watch, so keep it coming.

[motorollow]

I went four wheeling at Hale's Mountain in TN yesterday. It was A LOT of fun. You need to take your Jeep and trailer there some day

[HudsonHawk]

Finished the first wheel well today. Have to cut out the other side and put it together.

There were taken when I was test fitting everything.

Inside:


Outside:

[trickyrix]

Looks great!

But where are you gonna mount the flat panel TV and surround sound?

[HudsonHawk]

That's what the notebook is for. :)

The only civilization I am building in is the vent fan and AC for when I have shore power or genset. Its too hot in Texas otherwise.

[cwisenheimer]

I got a pair of these for my house. Might be a good thing when you're in the boonies. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11643502

[HudsonHawk]

Finished the wheel wells today. It's now ready to take the body off and weather proof the underside. I pulled it out of the garage to take a quick pick to show it s real size behind the Jeep. There is enough room between the jeep and the body to open the tailgate.

[onething]

That's gonna be so cool. I'm jealous.

[Sharpie]

Great work! They both look good.

[HudsonHawk]

Just how strong is a tear drop body. You tell me...



And it is not even half put together yet..



I have the roof panels complete. Just want to weather proof the underside of the trailer before I do. That is why the frame is disconnected from the body.

[trickyrix]

What are you going to use to weatherproof that sucker?

[HudsonHawk]

kilz oil based primer oll over.
Heavy duty car undercoating for the bottom
and Liquid Roof for the rest.

[HudsonHawk]

Bottom side of trailer is weather tight.
Body is permenantly mounted to the frame.
Top side is primed and ready for the roof coating when it arrives.



Time to start running eletrical and building the doors and hatches.

[HudsonHawk]

Another detail that no one will ever see. Laying out the electrical runs in the floor. Each circuit has its own run.

From bottom to top:

driver front marker
Axle brakes
Stop/Turn/Tail
120V AC circuit 1 (Air Conditioner)
120V AC circuit 2 (Extra Outlet for Misc use)
12V DC circuit 1 (Extra for whatever I may want to do)
12V DC circuit 2 (Fantastic Vent Fan)

At the very top of the picture on the left is the chase for the passenger front marker.