Advice on tear-down/rebuild?
I want a 5th Wheel/TH about 38' long, and I'm debating whether to build from scratch (on a drop deck trailer) or buy a cheap, used 5th Wheel/TH and tear it down to the "foundation" and rebuild. (I've ...
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SettingOutSoon wrote:
I had not read that thread, but thanks. My brother, a Hollywood construction coordinator, is the only person I know who might be able to accomplish what you've done, but it's way beyond my means to even contract out. I'm looking forward to seeing photos of your first expedition.
I will look into the Desert Fox (clarification: Northwood Mfg 5th Wheels). You considered it because of the quality of the trailer? Or was it more about the clearance? Any other thoughts on what platform a jackleg rehabber might start with?
The Desert Fox trailers were somewhat setup for boondocking. They had larger tank capacities and more insulation than most standard TH's. Again, I decided against this approach as it did not meet the standards I was looking for as I would of had to rework the frame (chasis) itself and this was probably the biggest reason for going ground up. Why not just start from scratch and do it right rather than swiss cheesing a frame.
I didn't like the idea of wood framing as well.
