My Dream Trailer

[Spats]

Special ordered 8x18 V nose with 8 foot ceiling.

I've had four people wanting to see pictures of the trailer in the last two weeks so I thought I'd just do a post on it.

This trailer really began life 4 years ago the day after I bought my first trailer. I kept thinking of everything I'd do different next time and of course go bigger.

Last year I contacted a trailer builder in Georgia who would build what I want at the cost of one off the sales lot. While I waited for it I started accumulating all the products needed to finish it out. Amazon became my go to source. AC unit, Charger, stereo, 200' of 10 gauge wire etc. The floor was very important to me. I wanted something that oil and fuel could not damage and was easily cleaned and still have some grip. I found commercial tile that would work but the cost was really hard to swallow but if I wanted my dream trailer I had to just bite the bullet.

I installed 12v plugs by each plane location on the racks for charging along with one at the front bench. I also installed 110 on each side of the trailer, ceiling and the bench. Behind the main stereo board is the gel 12v batteries on the floor, breakers, fuses, alarm and the main hub for all the power systems. I do not have an inverter, I use a generator when I need 110. When at home the trailer is plugged into 110 all the time.

I can weld, no its not pretty but it's strong. I made the racks out of 1/8" steel and I love them. They are strong and can be removed from the trailer very easy with a few bolts. I wanted an 8' ceiling so I could get all the planes off the floor as I sleep in the trailer sometimes at events and it makes it nice to have a clear floor. Plus I did not want to drill into my expensive tile an put holes all over my floor.

The cabinets, bench and tool box came from Moduline. These are specifically made for trailers. They are light yet very strong with locking drawers. The bench top came with them and is a solid aluminum sheet with a back splash. I spent hours on the computer designing and ordering the dividers for the tool box. The organization is so nice although I still can never find anything I need.

All the diamond plate extras such as trash can zip tie holder etc. came from Pit Products another trailer supply company.

I finished the walls in carpet. The two reasons I used carpet is for sound and holes. It helps cut down on the noise at 6:00 am on the 3D line at Joe Nall and if I unbolt anything on the wall it does not show holes.

I still have a few little things I want to do to it but for the most part it complete.

 

[thurmma]

So @Spats, how do you REALLY feel about multi-rotors Nice rig!

 

[Terryscustom]

I'm thinking of putting some rubber flooring in my trailer. After the two airplanes I'm building now I'll have some time and I need to get to work. Too many things I did in my trailer 4-5 years ago that were just "temporary" but are still just as I did them. Any tips on putting the flooring down? I know one person that put that in but as soon as it get's warm it expands and gets wrinkles.

 

[ericrs]

That is a sweet trailer!

 

[Alky6]

That's not a trailer....That's a showpiece! WOW! Very, very impressive!!!!

 

[dougb]

Wow!

Doug B.

 

[Spats]

I'm thinking of putting some rubber flooring in my trailer. After the two airplanes I'm building now I'll have some time and I need to get to work. Too many things I did in my trailer 4-5 years ago that were just "temporary" but are still just as I did them. Any tips on putting the flooring down? I know one person that put that in but as soon as it get's warm it expands and gets wrinkles.

Yeah I have heard of that happening. A neighbor of mine is a carpet flooring guy and he gave me some really heavy duty commercial glue he used to install these tiles in a car dealership showroom. It needed to be applies to both the floor and the tiles and dry for a while before installing. I have two tiles that came loose and they were on the ramp door but after a second application it held. I have not taken the trailer into a very heated place yet. We will see this summer on some of my road trips. Here is San Diego it gets to a blistering 79 sometimes I think it will be ok
I think one of the most important things I did was I lightly sanded the floor and vacuumed all the dust out real good. I'll try and find out the name of the glue for you.

 

[Spats]

So @Spats, how do you REALLY feel about multi-rotors Nice rig!

My tolerance is getting better but as I get older I get kind of nasty also.
I have been flying for 40 years and never can I remember the FAA ever caring about our hobby until multirotors came along.

 

[Fishhook2670]

Very neat and clean job. Maybe can see it May at JN.

 

[Jetpainter]

Wow! Now that, is a nice trailer!