Rezarf <><
Explorer
Howdy everyone...
Let me first say I have learned a lot by reading tons of posts here! THANKS!
I have been lurking here for a few months and thought I would finally post up a few questions that I would like to ask. I frequent ih8mud often but it seemed like this is the place for some more specific trailer/camper questions.
Here is a link to my brainstorming thread on mud: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=108388
I have a few more questions that I will ask here, and any info/advice would be greatly appreciated.
1) I am going to build a metal "skeleton" out of 1" square tubing with .125 wall, and skin the inner surface with sheet metal.
*What gauge would be best?
*I would like to use stainless rivets, do you see any major problems with that? Welding is my other option here, but I want to be able to remove/modify any panels as time goes on.
*Do you recommend a good body sealer for the seams and joints?
2) What is the best way to figure out the distance needed between my tires (35x12.5" MT/r) and the trailer tub. I cannot see the springs flexing all that much they are rated at 1000# each. Any ideas on how much space to leave between the two?
3) Have any of you used a shurflo Aqua King Jr. water pump for on board water pressure? Is there a better system for a pump and faucet? Looking to have a sink/faucet combo, and a hand held shower.
4) What is the best feature of your trailer setup? So, if you were building one what would you be absolutely sure to include?
Thanks in advance!
Drew
Let me first say I have learned a lot by reading tons of posts here! THANKS!
I have been lurking here for a few months and thought I would finally post up a few questions that I would like to ask. I frequent ih8mud often but it seemed like this is the place for some more specific trailer/camper questions.
Here is a link to my brainstorming thread on mud: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=108388
I have a few more questions that I will ask here, and any info/advice would be greatly appreciated.
1) I am going to build a metal "skeleton" out of 1" square tubing with .125 wall, and skin the inner surface with sheet metal.
*What gauge would be best?
*I would like to use stainless rivets, do you see any major problems with that? Welding is my other option here, but I want to be able to remove/modify any panels as time goes on.
*Do you recommend a good body sealer for the seams and joints?
2) What is the best way to figure out the distance needed between my tires (35x12.5" MT/r) and the trailer tub. I cannot see the springs flexing all that much they are rated at 1000# each. Any ideas on how much space to leave between the two?
3) Have any of you used a shurflo Aqua King Jr. water pump for on board water pressure? Is there a better system for a pump and faucet? Looking to have a sink/faucet combo, and a hand held shower.
4) What is the best feature of your trailer setup? So, if you were building one what would you be absolutely sure to include?
Thanks in advance!
Drew