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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 3:41 pm ]
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My cousin and I decided we would need some camper trailers to tow behind our Sierras for a trip to Cape York in June this year.
Day 1 The discussion.

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:18 pm ]
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The discussion regarding shape

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:21 pm ]
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Next we bought the axles, bearings, springs, jockey wheels and rear jacks

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:23 pm ]
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Started tacking the frame and chassis

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:24 pm ]
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Cousin tacking the chassisImage

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:25 pm ]
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All tacking done Image

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:26 pm ]
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How the rolling chassis should lookImage

Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:27 pm ]
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The jacks in place, welding almost done
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:28 pm ]
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The trial fit for height on Keith's trailer
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:30 pm ]
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The trial fit for height on mine
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:31 pm ]
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Starting to look like a trailer
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:32 pm ]
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Dam that's a small bed
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:33 pm ]
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View from the side
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:34 pm ]
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A change on design for mine
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:35 pm ]
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And Keith's
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:36 pm ]
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Cut the holes for doors
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:37 pm ]
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Ply roof on
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:37 pm ]
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View from the rear
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:39 pm ]
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Working on the rear door
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:40 pm ]
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Decided on a swing away door as it was easier to make
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:41 pm ]
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The kitchen area bulkhead in
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm ]
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Kitchen bench fitted
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:42 pm ]
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Love the rear door
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:44 pm ]
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Tailgate powder coated and checker plate and locks fitted
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:45 pm ]
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Rear door interior complete
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:46 pm ]
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Front checker plate protector on
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:47 pm ]
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Roof vent installed
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:48 pm ]
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Doors installed
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Author:  Luhrsy68 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:49 pm ]
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Alloy plate fitted to roof
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Author:  christover1 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 4:50 pm ]
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Nice work,
can't wait to see final product

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