Skersfan's build for Old Sarge, May 2012...

[skibum315]

Bob,

I'm sure you're well aware of them; but McMaster-Carr is a great source for the stuff you're talking about (gas struts and drawer slides) ... not the cheapest, but they have great turn-around and stellar selection (plus they also sell in bulk).

Main Page - www.mcmaster.com
Gas Struts - http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-springs/=hyowbd
End Fittings/Brackets - http://www.mcmaster.com/#gas-spring-accessories/=hyovvt
Drawer Slides - http://www.mcmaster.com/#drawer-slides/=hyowpo (don't forget to check out the other options under 'additional slides' on the left)

[skersfan]

Thanks for the site skibum I will add to my favorites.

I found the struts from the manufacturer and will buy them there after this.. Napa costs 68 bucks for the pair, 36 buck from the manufacter.

I am not into slides on drawers on off road trailers, for them to work and keep working for a long period the way I use my trailer, I am afraid I would have more in slides than I do the trailer. Their are companines that make them very strong, for ambulances and fire vehicles, but they even have a short life span. Dragging these things people are capable of dragging them, I just just do not want them in my trailer if I can avoid them.

On the two layer trailer mentioned above, it increases the weight I am sure, raises the center of gravity, one of the main reasons I do not like building the box trailers. These are not for camping in the KOA or at trail head, these are to be drug out of civilization and lived in for days or weekds for that matter. I know my market is not the normal, but it is the market I went after with this trailer.

But I will start to look at a more NF campground type of build, but it will be down the road a piece I am sure. I have too many hours in design and research to start changing this one.

[BroncoHauler]

Don't forget Grainger too. Another evil business set up to take my money by offering all kinds of temptations.

Their drawer slides:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...rue&sst=subset


Herb

[Dirtytires]

Trailer is looking great! Not that we would expect anything but the best out of your garage..

[skersfan]

Actually got quite a bit done today, should be on the board tomorrow. Back is hurting, so I am calling it a night for at least a little while. Knees are aching so a little Vicodin and I will be ready to rock in roll in an hour or so.

Cut the holes for the water heater door, shower, water intet, finished the counter top other than silicone, installed faucet and sink, installed stove. Will pull driver side wood off tomorrow and do wiring from there, hope to get a good amount of it done tomorrow, also need to build a bracket for the giant battery. Work is never done I have found, still things to do on mine.

Thanks Craig, I appreciate your comments a lot.

[SWITAWI]

[Nigel Caffiene]

Man... that is so nice Old Sarge is never going to get out of it!

[SWITAWI]

Update from last night...

Got the door locks made, the rear door frame painted, and built the battery lock down system. That was about it for today. - Bob









Myself, I just want to know if Bob intends to continue his 'floral motif' in all future builds.
It will surely contribute to the trailer's high S.A.F. rating (Spousal Acceptance Factor)

[HuskerJeep]

Nice work.

[nickmimi]

looks awesome.