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rerod
Explorer
May 07, 2017

Installing a Tip-out Pop-Out Tent in cargo trailer?

Iv always liked these Tip-out Pop-Out Tents and wondered how difficult it would be to install one in a older enclosed featherlite 4926 cargo trailer? I know once you cut the opening you would have to weld in horizontal aluminum headers.. So, would you have to remove the exterior aluminum skin (very difficult) , or be able to pry the skin away enough to cut the studs shorter and weld in the header? I cant imagine being able to weld the backside of the header with the skin in the way.

Thanks!

http://www.united-trailers.com/Pop-Out-Tent

http://www.fthr.com/products/car-trailers/bumper-pull/4926-car-trailer

4 Replies

  • rerod, I think your plan will work. If you are able to put a solid, hefty header on top and bottom, I see no reason why you could not make it work. Pretty novel idea you've got going on there. I've never seen this before. Pretty cool! Thanks!
  • Home Skillet wrote:
    Spendy.
    LINK


    Thanks.. $1,699.99 Wow!!

    The instructions don't mention anything about cutting studs and adding headers, so Ill assume this Bed Door Fold-out Tent is intended for new construction or while the camper is still in the design phase..
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Thats a pretty neat idea to me...



    On the inside this only takes up about a foot of space it appears...



    Roy Ken

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