A weekend of tack welding and we managed to get the full frame of the garage pod together (sans ramp door).
It is hard to glean a lot of information from the pictures because of the cramped build space, but there are some interesting features.
1) We of course went with the same socketed quick connect system as we did in the living pod so the same jacks can be used to load/offload either pod.
2) We decided to weld in shelves on each side of the garage that hang down 2 feet and extend for almost 18 inches. This will provide a ton of storage space for gear and tools. It also adds strength to the walls and roof system to have the shelves part of the welded frame.
3) In a similar manner, we welded in a workbench across the entire back wall (8 feet long, 2 feet deep). This will provide a good surface for various future projects and maybe a small cnc mill/lathe.
4) In order to have some access to the pod without opening the ramp door, we added a small door meant for teardrop trailers (36" high) on the passenger side. It does have the advantage of fitting under the shelf system.
It should make a very useful storage garage for our motorcycles and gear and also provide a good area for metal/woodworking while on the road.
Next job is fully welding all of the joints, then the process of installing the aluminum skin and roof.
