My DIY solution to the UEV 440
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Thanks guys...its been quite the project, thats for sure.
Don't worry, you can bet people are paying attention. I have to say, I'm a diy kind of person but I've never taken on this kind of project. I have one in mind for the future, but many others to finish up first. I don't blame you for doing it your way. Those trailers you modeled after are nice, but dang the cost. I just don't see the value there.
Anyway, great job, and I'm digging the old Singer.
Anyway, great job, and I'm digging the old Singer.
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I hear ppl say this alot. Many say they are lacking skills, but i dont believe that. I think everyone has skills, they just need to be brought out. Start small and run it..:victory:
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Ya know, that sewing machine is a tank! I bought and referbished it for this project and have found it can sew through just about anything! Canvass shops are wanting about 85 hr for work. Heck it took me 8 hrs just to make the patterns for all three sections (two beds, and roof). Ive got several more pics to post later tonight. I hope these projects inspire ppl to go for it and make there own. We all learn souch by doing it ourselves.
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Very nice. Loads of steel-- did you get a weight yet? Subscribed
Yep, in this pic it is weighing in at 2200#. It's about 95% done in this pic. The interior will get carpet, a fan-tastic-vent in the roof, some minor comforts, canvass etc. Prolly got about 40# in canvass goin on with the fold out tents and the rain flys. The commercial units of this size are running in between 1800-2800# with small tires and road worthy only. This one will go where I want it...So if I can stay within those parameters I will have met my goal.
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The design was inspired by the REAL UEV 440 so I gotta give those guys the credit for the design but yikes on the price tag for it. All I did was build what I could from the pics on the internet and try and reverse engineer the measurements etc. But, thank you..:victory:
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DIY UEV 440
Only got time to post a few pics..on the way out the door to go tubin:
Test fitting the front tent:
Pending attaching it to the trailer until I get the awning track and rope:
Side tent test fit:
Added some lights for the shower and the kitchen area:
Post more later..gotta run and have some family fun...later guys..
Only got time to post a few pics..on the way out the door to go tubin:
Test fitting the front tent:
Pending attaching it to the trailer until I get the awning track and rope:
Side tent test fit:
Added some lights for the shower and the kitchen area:
Post more later..gotta run and have some family fun...later guys..
