I just got pretty much finished with the trailer. 2 weeks, lots of cursing, and crazy dreams from the PL adhesive, I am happy with the way it turned out. The only thing I can tell you if you should decied to take on this endevor is do your homework, measure more then once, get plenty of sleep, and have somebody help with the housework. Good luck to anybody and everybody that decides to convert their DR to a LQ, weather it be a full one or just a weekender.
Posted 2010-04-26 2:44 PM (#119385 - in reply to #119382) Subject: RE: DIY Trailer conversion
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Very nice insulation work! Did you glue and have you taped the seams or are you skippping that part? Is it all completely done, paneling etc. of what you were doing with it. I'd love to see more pics....
Posted 2010-04-27 9:13 AM (#119418 - in reply to #119415) Subject: RE: DIY Trailer conversion
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Originally written by iukaman on 2010-04-27 9:45 AM
I am starting mine today...uh oh!!!! I hope no one is having high hopes for this...but i am going to do my best.
Did you do a complete design before or did you design on the fly?
Having a plan before you start is the best approach.
The easiest way is to browse the for sale trailer photos, inspect the floor plans of various manufacturers on the Internet, and look at as many trailers at shows as possible. The professionals know how to effectively use every inch of the floor space. By copying and modifying their examples, you can save a lot of headaches, and minimize design mistakes. It's easier to build one interior once, than to constantly change mistakes.
Posted 2010-04-27 4:51 PM (#119440 - in reply to #119382) Subject: RE: DIY Trailer conversion
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I have redone the inside of mine 3 times. I think I have it done, then find the design doesn't quite work or I see something I like better. That is what happened the last time. I saw someone on here posted a bunch of photos of their step cabinets, loved the design and asked them for measurement. Then I adapted it to my situation. It gave me so much more storage space than my old plan. I had to take out the 'fridge, but I never used it anyway. One day, I will re-adapt and put it back! I would like to replace it with one that isn't 3-way, though.
Posted 2010-04-29 9:06 AM (#119499 - in reply to #119382) Subject: RE: DIY Trailer conversion
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That all sounds great! I started this week. I am going to try and design some stuff for future additions. Like i think i will make the countertop large enough to have a sink, but not put one in it til i actually think it will be used. Does anyone know the dimensions of a typical sink? Just something that is useful. I am planning on putting a microfridge under it, but with all the plumbing and everything it may not fit. So any help on that part would be appreciated.
I know everyone has seen the trailer on todd.redwrench.com
My trailer is the exact same thing but no walk-through door to the horse's area. Anyone ever put a walkthrough door before? Is that trailer easily able to do that? But the website from todd is making it alot easier. I actually cut-out my boot box though. Didnt see the need in it, I plan on using the space for steps. I would also like to make the bed on the gooseneck area more like a seperate room, so smaller opening is going to be used i believe.
Last one, anyone know the standard heigh of a countertop in a RV or trailer? Dont want to make things too high!
Hello I have been slowly going back in the threads as we plan on putting in a LQ in our " new to us" trailer and I came apon this thread . Very Very nice ! Your trailer is another inspiration ! How big is your short wall?....thank you so much for sharing ! Jennifer
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