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> Trailer upgrades, A build thread i guess lol
BillJ
post May 1 2023, 07:12 PM
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Good progress tonight! Got the flooring cut to fit and laid out the trim that will go around the edges. Tomorrow i hope to get that all secured and done. I also arranged to have some 1/8 aluminum water cut to fit the upper cabinet floors and maybe the counter as well. It isnt cheap but its coming out so nice and i saved a ton over what fully built out cabinets would have been that it still fits in the budget. I take the trailer to them wednesday early to let them.measure and such.

I am tempted to simply let it lay without gluing and thinking the edging that will be all the way around, d-rings, and floor boxes will keep it in place.

What do you guys think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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post May 1 2023, 11:53 PM
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Only thing I’d be worried about is any curling, waves when pulling a car in, when transporting and the car bumping around etc. those bubbles and bumps could be a nuisance…. I don’t know, leave unglued and see if you have any issues , easy enough to pull trim and rings and glue. On the other hand glue it down, do it once and don’t worry about it…

Frankly I could go either way, but I do hate doing things twice…
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post May 2 2023, 04:16 AM
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Yes i am the same way. The product directions say you dont have to but can if you want. The floor i painted was textured and grippy by itself and the felt-like underside of the coin floor makes me think it might be okay. But i will hate it having wrinkles...
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post May 2 2023, 04:24 AM
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Just remembered also putting down e track on the floor. It wont be moving.
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post May 2 2023, 07:02 AM
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man Bill that is a NICE trailer! look forward to seeing you next time you come down this way , when is your next planned trip to Robeling Road?


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post May 2 2023, 08:39 AM
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Until the motor is done and car is put back together have no plans. That way i dont get disappointed when i miss an event lol. The next Roebling event is middle of September so that should (better be) doable.

Thanks for the compliment! Trying to replicate a $30k trailer for half the price more or less using sweat equity.
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post May 8 2023, 06:12 PM
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Got the upper cabinet floor installed. 1/4 inch aluminum and it is strong!


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post May 9 2023, 02:35 PM
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Not sure anyone is checking this out but got a backsplash added. I had a pro shop named Denver Water Jet in Denver NC handle the finishing here.


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Yup, cheering you on from the west coast! that's looking legit. going to be a nice very functional trailer when you're done!
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post May 10 2023, 11:48 AM
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Thanks! Will have the install for the winch done tonight


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post May 10 2023, 07:56 PM
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Made some good progress. Decided to glue the floor down as i really cannot stand wrinkles. Trimmed out the back door with L track. Installed the gap cover. Installed battery and hooked up the winch which now works!

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Almost there with only a few things left to do. Have to put trim back down after gluing the floor tonight. Need to put etrack on floor and walls. Mount the solar panel and hook up to battery. And then hard wire the electic jack. Oh and install old and new accessories like fuel jug holders and fuel funnel (had already), and new stuff like spray can rack, broom holder, helmet and suit valet, and jack holder. All those take just a few minutes to install once i sort where they go.
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post May 14 2023, 06:05 PM
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As a side project i want to have the ability to transport additional sets of wheels and tires with me and i just dont like nor trust mounting to the walls. So i took an aluminum tire rack i already have and modified it to be a rolling cart. Picked up some locking casters from northern tool and some grade 8 stainless hardware and made myself a relatively cheap wheel transport! Will tie down nicely to the etrack that is now on the

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Also installed some of the etrack and some accessories like broom holder, tie down racks, power and aird cord organizer, fluid and towel rack with shelf, and jack holder.

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All that i have left is the solar panel to charge the battery and a few trim pieces. I also need to out a few more lights in the new cabinets.
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