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72cougarxr7
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Sep 02, 2016

Building your own TT

Thinking of building my own travel trailer. I bought an old TT frame I was going to convert into a car trailer. I've been thinking more and more that I should just by a car hauler and build a TT on this frame.
The frame has a 18' deck, which is what I want size wise.

I know a few on here have done it, how did it work out?

What did you use for siding and roofing?
My little Prowler has aluminum, and I'm ok with that if I can buy it reasonable and figure out how to work with it.

What is a good place to shop for holding tanks and appliances and windows and doors?

Anyone have floor plan ideas? looking at a queen bed for the wife and I and single bunks for my 2 kids. Not sure if an 18' deck has room for that.

I'm pretty good at carpentry, plumbing and wiring.

If anyone that has built one has any advise or pics, I would appreciate it!

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  • I tried to deal with local rv service centers while repairing our fifth wheel but support was spotty. The big issue was sourcing the preformed aluminum skin, they only order what is needed for a specific job and I wanted a small amount.
    Have a look here to get started.
    https://www.glen-l.com/campers/glenlrv.html
    These guys have been around for years.
  • If you haven't come across it yet, search out boonhauler's build log. Google should find it quickly for you. He's also member on this forum. His creation is outstanding.