new house is here

[highdesertranger]

some old fart setting the rack in place.  o wait that's me


another view


now the cross members are in place and the panels are mounted.  that is 870 watts of solar.


a shot of the roof top junction box.

I got other stuff done but didn't get pics.  I got more insulation in,  I welded the side door steps brackets in and installed the steps,  I also welded the brackets that hold the tongue box and installed the box,  and I installed the side door grab handle.  that's all for now,  more to come.

highdesertranger

 

[Qxxx]

Gosh that thing is enormous.

 

[bullfrog]

Looks like you could have scooted the solar panels over and maybe gotten 2 more for 1740 watts unless you are going to be carrying something else long up there? You could have been welding with solar alone! LOL!!!

 

[highdesertranger]

thanks everyone.

Bullfrog the panels sit inside the rack a little, in other words the sides of the rack are taller than the panels. this is so the panels are protected from tree branches. they are not right on the edge to help with any shadows from the rack. there is another 10 feet of roof space in front of those 2 panels I have a 265 watt panel going there for a total of 1,135 watts. but that will be down the road I am not in a big hurry for that. and yes I have other long things that are going up there. I have 3 dredge hoses that are 20 feet long apiece.

highdesertranger

 

[highdesertranger]

coming soon a new set of pictures and more work done. highdesertranger

 

[tav-2020]

hey HDR, had lost track of this thread but am all caught up now. glad you have made progress.
tav

 

[highdesertranger]

update,  a lot has been done since the last update in December.

1.  the rack is 100% done and mounted(that was a lot of work)thanks 66788
2.  solar is up and running like a champ, thanks jimindenver
3.  the basic electric system is up and running
4.  trailer is completely insulated except the floor, thanks Darlene, Clint, and Timmy
5.  inside walls and ceiling are up, thanks clint and darlene
6.  inside lights are up and running, thanks clint
7.  the rear storage floor box is done and painted. thanks clint
8.  the inside rear storage area is painted thanks clint
9.  the roof ladder is completed and installed thanks alex
10. the tounge box is installed
11. 2 of the storage tubes are mounted on the tongue
12. curtains are up for the front 2 windows thanks darlene
13. outside side table is done
dang,  i didn't realize all that was done until I had to write it down.  so away we go.

highdesertranger

 

[B and C]

That is a lot. No wonder it took so long. Keep it up.

 

[highdesertranger]

this pic shows the rack pretty well,


oh yeah I forgot in this pic you can see we installed the emergency window too.  thanks Clint


the other side


with the tarp attached

more to come,
highdesertranger

 

[highdesertranger]

wow that's weird, the attachment was supposed the inserted in the second pic that's a double. highdesertranger

 

[B and C]

You really have to watch where the cursor is as it moves when you are uploading and inserting files.

That is gonna be nicer than commercial trailer RV's. It is actually looking like an RV and not a cargo trailer. Nice job everyone is doing.

 

[tx2sturgis]

Looking damn good, if it ever heads thru Texas, put my location in your list of boondocking spots.

 

[highdesertranger]

more pics,


Clint and Darlene installing insulation and paneling


Darlene doing insulation,  Clint doing paneling,  and me doing electrical


another view

more to come

highdesertranger

 

[highdesertranger]

more pics,


view of the front showing the tongue box and the roof ladder


another view


in this pic you can see the ABS pipe used for storage


this shows the other side with the screw caps

more to come
highdesertranger

 

[ByeBye]

Looking good!

 

[highdesertranger]

the tongue box is also a battery box,




view from the other side


the batteries, 4 six volt in series first then parallel.  2/0 cable and military terminals

more to come
highdesertranger

 

[shadowmoss]

Lookin' good. Of course you have some of the best helpers.

 

[Riverman]

Looks great.... I like the extended tongue and also the barn doors on the rear. I would not have one with a ramp on it.

Now, add a mini split A/C and you will be comfortable.

 

[speedhighway46]

HDR:

Congrats to you on the new trailer. Wish I was there to give you a hand. Keep the pics coming; we will all live vicariously your project! Be safe.

 

[highdesertranger]

Next project was to build the rear storage box.  the box is 8' x 8' x 21" tall.  sorry about the pics with the rear doors open,  the glare is terrible.


bare walls


here we had to take the bottom of the walls to attach a 2x2 that would be the top of the box.  we did this on both sides.  the 2x2 is glued and screwed.


more contrast in this pic you can see the 2x2 better.


all painted up.  on to the next step.

highdesertranger