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noteven
Jun 10, 2019Explorer III
I’ve not done a full fledged build yet, some puttering and modifying.
Suggestions:
- verify if the interior wall lining material is fastened mechanically (screws) allowing relatively easy removal and reinstallation, or fastened with VHB tape, adhesives, and or percussion fasteners shot onto the frame members ie much stronger but also quite difficult to remove and reinstall.. If insulation is done etc and you are surface mounting all wires and pipes lights etc disregard
- brush up on your weight and balance math and discover the weight of everything you are installing and hauling so you can build and enjoy a balanced trailer. Check out “moment of inertia” and how it might be applied to a trailer build.
Sounds like a fun project.
Suggestions:
- verify if the interior wall lining material is fastened mechanically (screws) allowing relatively easy removal and reinstallation, or fastened with VHB tape, adhesives, and or percussion fasteners shot onto the frame members ie much stronger but also quite difficult to remove and reinstall.. If insulation is done etc and you are surface mounting all wires and pipes lights etc disregard
- brush up on your weight and balance math and discover the weight of everything you are installing and hauling so you can build and enjoy a balanced trailer. Check out “moment of inertia” and how it might be applied to a trailer build.
Sounds like a fun project.
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