My Woody expo trailer.

[Wavebreaker]

Well i have this post else where but thought i would post here as well. Its always nice to get input from different sources.


i have been lurking Expo sites for awhile getting ideas for my own, i am building my box structure from wood rather than the seems to be normal steel. I have good faith in the structure to hold up to the rigors of what ill use it for. Wood structure is significantly lighter that's for sure.

the build is underway, and will progress hopefully be done by spring.

[Scrapdaddy]

You sure can tell your a wood guy! My Dad would love it. Good job and what kind of finish are you putting on.

[SWITAWI]

Also interested to hear what you're coating it with. I wonder what the final weight will be. Looks good so far!

[Wavebreaker]

I will be skinning it with 1.5 oz fiberglass cloth and West system epoxy resin. inside i will tape all the corners with the same and coat the rest with straight resin. I will spray it after with auto finishes.
according to my math , the box done will be around 130 lbs. as it sits i can pick it up a tad awkward but light enough. i figured a steel box same dimensions would be about 380.

[TRegasaurus]

I love the Vespa in the background...

[RandomAbstract]

It will be fun to follow your build. I am building a gear hauler out of wood. Mine is more like a quick and dirty prototype that I will rebuild once I figure out what I want

Gear Hauler

Can't wait to see more of your build.

[GroupSe7en]

Looks like all kinds of fun!



Keep posting...

[Wavebreaker]

Another update this small stuff be time consuming that and the boss (the wife) making me work

Any way got the top frames and ribs in and glued. worked on the nose box lid because the guys screwed up my water tank.
so got the nose box framing sanded and shaped to where i wanted prepped and glued on two skins 1/8" skins.
next i started the long process of filleting all the inside corners for glass tape. Got bored doing that and started work on back doors (no pics) will add later.










That's it for today maybe more tomorrow if the boss lets me play

[Backroad Explorer]

Subscribed !!!

[RandomAbstract]

Just curious, what is the reason for the rounded top? It should shed water quite nicely and it looks great. However, you might roll out of your RTT.