The Trailer Has Been Ransomed

Trailer Depot finished up the latest modifications to the trailer today and it was returned to shelter under the party tent.  I'd like to acknowledge Paul and his people in the Service Department for their ideas, dedicated work and quick turn-around.  Thanks!


I made note of the three modifications being performed in yesterday's post.  Here is the tongue box:

The box will contain the two 6-volt golf cart batteries (connected in series to yield 12 volts).  A wire will run from there to the converter mounted in a cabinet in the cabin.  A connection will also be made to the 12v line from the connection to the car in order to trickle-charge the battery while underway.

The other two modifications can be seen below:

First, note that the fender is missing.  In order to be able to caulk the joint between the side and the trailer frame the fender had to be removed.  Where it was previously welded on, it now bolts on.


Second, see the new spare tire mount.  The spare will ride behind the axle, elevated and  somewhat inboard of the main tire.


Both photos show the frame structure bolted in place.  Prior to screwing down the platform cover we need to resolve the routing of the main supply between the battery and the converter; to do that, we need a) the batteries and b) the wire and connectors.

Interior

Meanwhile, here is a view of the galley partition looking aft:

The very top thin rectangle represents the main beam (below the ceiling) that will carry the two rib yokes.  Below that are the three electrical panel components - the 120v breaker panel, the 12v breaker panel and the 12v meters.  To the right the converter's position is indicated.  The entire panel will be a drop-down, hinged on the bottom with retainers to prevent a full drop.  The electrical panels will be mounted through this side-to-side panel, and the converter will be mounted inside the cavity created.  All the wiring for the trailer will terminate within this cavity.

Below the electrical chase are two cabinets and two shelves.  The cabinets will be enclosed with custom made white oak tambours.

Below that is a two foot high by one foot deep extension of the main cabin.  The main cabin will have a total of 7' 6" floor space.

Galley Space

This view of the galley shows, from bottom up:


1) The under floor storage running the entire length of the trailer.  To facilitate access I plan to build trays that just fit sidewise and are 2-1/2 or 3 feet deep to slide into the cavities.  I have an extendable boat gaffe that will be used to hook into prepared holes to pull each tray out as required.  The most-unfrequently-used stuff will be stored forward.
2) The areas allocated to the plumbing, the cooler and the portable stove storage.
3) Two tambour-enclosed cabinets on the left, a tambour-enclosed coffee maker (the absolutely most important appliance onboard!) storage in the center, and two drawers and a lifting lid storage on the right.
4) Storage above for paper towels and other such items.

The area just under the stove storage is further flat storage; the floor of the stove storage area will be removable for other future use.  The cooler will sit on a tray with full-extension slides; behind the cooler will be provisions to store six one-pound gas cylinders for the stove.

After we get the platform complete, the walls erected and the interior ribs positioned, a lot of detail work exists before the whole trailer gets enclosed and clad in aluminum.

Please stand by!