Birth of the wondering wagons

[wagoneercraig]

This the beginning of a long and never ending build of my Off RD. Tear drop trailer . I'm going to add some pics of my Wagoneer to . i had purchased a newish camper about a year ago and within that time it had completely rotten away . So a total tear down was in order and start over . Many a mods are in the works . A few are, under sleeper storage, Fully sealed fiberglass walls . 30" tires, roof top tent for the kids . Elect and water .

 

[wagoneercraig]

The good and then the bad

 

[wagoneercraig]

New floor and side walls . Interior is stained ebony . And the exterior is coated in fiberglass resin .

 

[4x4x4doors]

Wow!
Wondering how it managed to get that wet and rotted. It appears to be a Little Guy. Is it?

 

[wagoneercraig]

Water was some how seeping in past all the metal trimming along the bottom edge rotting about 3" all along the bottom . Plus there was some exposed plywood behind the wheels . I had only camped in it a couple of times .And was very much disappointed in how quickly it had happened for a 2 year old camper . Mushrooms growing on the walls:Wow1:
Now even though i had a terrible experience with this company . I not going to mention the manufacturer because they are a very reputable builder and have a lot of happy customers . So I'm just going to build my dream trailer and enjoy life :REOutCampFire03:.

 

[MrBeast]

Cool build man, I am loving the fact you are running a Waggy.

Allthough the waggy would be signifigantly cooler if it said "Willys Overland" on the front.

 

[jdholder]

Water was some how seeping in past all the metal trimming along the bottom edge rotting about 3" all along the bottom . Plus there was some exposed plywood behind the wheels . I had only camped in it a couple of times .And was very much disappointed in how quickly it had happened for a 2 year old camper . Mushrooms growing on the walls:Wow1:
Now even though i had a terrible experience with this company . I not going to mention the manufacturer because they are a very reputable builder and have a lot of happy customers . So I'm just going to build my dream trailer and enjoy life :REOutCampFire03:.

I think you should tell us the manufacturer. It's probably an isolated incident, but there are many of us here going the teardrop route and we, as a community, would benefit from the facts.

Just my$.02.

 

[wagoneercraig]

Thanks on my Wagoneer . I absolutlly love the thing . And it is also in the process of being built to. Just being put on hold until the camper is complete .
Today all i did was apply 2 coats of poly to the stained area . And primed all the ceiling cross framing . If i have time this week I'll start assembling the basic framing of it

 

[wagoneercraig]

Please don't mistake me as being rude . But been there way to many times . It's all good ,just moving on .

 

[MrBeast]

whats the plans for the waggy?

 

[wagoneercraig]

^^^^you guys are awesome . I thank you !! So far i have put a 3"rough country lift in the front . Soon to have BJ's off road 1" shackles . Rear has an add a leaf and a 3.5 lift block . Hand made front winch bumper with winch . Lots and lots of electrical and vacuume hose repairs . All new ignition system.CB.
Now the to do list . Its huge ! Na just the basics . Roof rack and basket ,brush wires, improvements on the interior, short snorkel kit. 33"tires 4:55 gears, lockers ,rocker panel sliders, matching paint with the camper . Tail gate tire carrier .

 

[wagoneercraig]

whats the plans for the waggy?

Just check out your build . very cool . I like it . Oh and ditto on the girlfriend working in the garage . Mine is getting upset with me because she hasn't had time. And afraid i'll get to far along without her. :camping:

 

[cocurtiss]

check out the forum on ifsja.org anything and everything you need to know about the full size jeeps

 

[wagoneercraig]

^^^ Member there, under the same web name :bike_rider:

 

[wagoneercraig]

Today's progress . Installed the walls and some of the framing . Next up is finish framing the rear hatch, elect wire and the interior ceiling skin.