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    Trailer/Mini Work Shed Project

    Here is my new project. Its going to a be tool storage shed/mini work shed based on a Harbor Freight 94564 trailer.
    I decided on this a few days ago, and after a few days of brain storming and going back and forth on other options I finally made up my mind and grabbed the trailer today.

    Basically I need the trailer for three things.
    First I work construction and need a place to keep my ever growing colection of tools. I live in a tiny place and have no storage, so this will help a lot. Second I am moving to the PNW early next year and need some extra room to put stuff during the move. The U-Haul trailer rental was almost the same price as the HF trailer.
    Third, I plan to build in a few small space saver folding work benches, some hardware/electrical/tool storage boxes, a space for my MIG welder, and maybe my small pancake air compressor so I can use this thing as a sort of moving work space for my self and work projects. Eventually I want to get a small generator to power some lights and tools like the welder which is a 220amp welder.

    The basic HF trailer has a useable space of 48x96" and can pull 1720lb. I intend to add about 10" inches to each side by adding out riggers that stick out flush with the wheels. Then I am going to weld up an enclosure of 1x1" square tube.
    I am not quite sure what I am going to skin the enclosure with. I was thinking aluminum sheet, but does anyone ells have any other ideas? It needs to be strong so no one can easily cut through it, it needs to be light and weather/corrosion resistant, and of cores as cheap as possible.

    Those are the basics for now. The rest of the planning will be done on the fly I think. Not everyone can work like that but I usually do well planning as I work and think things through. Ill get the basic frame all welded up and than plan the rest of the project.
    Here are some basic ideas of the first steps. Subject to change of cores.





    I extended the vertical frame pieces up a bit so they can be used as a sort of roof rack for adders and stuff, but I might just go with a bolt on solution for that which will making wrapping this thing in a skin easier.


    Anyone have any ideas, recommendations, hesitations, comments, and or degrading dribble please feel free to share as usual. It is R3V after all
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    #2
    I got some food on that last drawing lol
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      #3
      I suggest using angle instead of tube for the frame. Then you could use 3/4" plywood for the walls laid inside the angle. My dad had a utility trailer built like this and it was very strong. 3/16 x 2 x 2 angle would work well. You could even skin the wood in thin aluminum if you wanted.

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        #4
        Why not just buy cheap enclosed trailer off Craigslist?


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          #5
          I wanna see this thing done
          Originally posted by dvck
          I'm going to say this nicely; go fuck yourself.

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            #6
            Originally posted by LuckyHenriksen View Post
            Why not just buy cheap enclosed trailer off Craigslist?
            Because they were all about the same price. The cheapest one I saw was about $800, and I would have ended up chopping them up and spending money on building materials to get them to be what I wanted anyways, so it's better to start with a blank page.
            Not many trailers have the box part flush with the outside of the wheels to make extra space inside.
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              Originally posted by NitroRustlerDriver View Post
              I suggest using angle instead of tube for the frame. Then you could use 3/4" plywood for the walls laid inside the angle. My dad had a utility trailer built like this and it was very strong. 3/16 x 2 x 2 angle would work well. You could even skin the wood in thin aluminum if you wanted.
              That's an idea but it seams like the plywood would add a lot of weight and start rotting after a while unless I get expensive marine grade plywood.
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                #8
                I think the cheapest option for siding will be 1/4 plywood and maybe some polyester resin wall board.
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                  #9
                  Or this stuff.
                  http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSide-Siding-Panel-Common-3-8-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-315-in-x-48-56-in-x-95-87-in-27874/100055901?N=5yc1vZc8ik
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by deutschman View Post
                    Or this stuff.
                    http://www.homedepot.com/p/SmartSide...1?N=5yc1vZc8ik
                    You will still need like 3/8 plywood under that stuff. Its heavy and anyone can just kick a hole in that stuff
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                      #11
                      Are you planning on towing this with your e30?

                      Regardless. My 2 cents - enclosing this thing is going to balloon it's weight (I have the same trailer - so I have a scope of it's size)

                      Best advice is to google for "Harbor freight light weight camper DIY" - there are a few people that have turned these trailers into an inclosed camper - and it sounds like what you want to do.



                      http://www.truckwithaheart.com/teardrop.htm




                      Tools don't take up much space - so I would suggest to forgo the enclosed trailer idea, and get a a pick-up truck style tool locker for all your hand tools.

                      As far as work benches, The inside will be so small, that you'll have a hard time standing up, let alone using tools, or manavering a 2x4 or anything under a couple feet.

                      For that, look for workbenches that are portable, stiff. This guy sells designes for like $20-$40 of a awesome portable workbench, they comeapart, and look really awesome. You can make it in any configuration you want. http://www.paulkhomes.com/order-plans.html







                      Not trying to talk you out of what you want to do - but just giving you some options.
                      Originally posted by Matt-B
                      hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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                        Originally posted by e34john View Post
                        You will still need like 3/8 plywood under that stuff. Its heavy and anyone can just kick a hole in that stuff
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                          Originally posted by george graves View Post
                          Are you planning on towing this with your e30?

                          Regardless. My 2 cents - enclosing this thing is going to balloon it's weight (I have the same trailer - so I have a scope of it's size)

                          Best advice is to google for "Harbor freight light weight camper DIY" - there are a few people that have turned these trailers into an inclosed camper - and it sounds like what you want to do.



                          http://www.truckwithaheart.com/teardrop.htm




                          Tools don't take up much space - so I would suggest to forgo the enclosed trailer idea, and get a a pick-up truck style tool locker for all your hand tools.

                          As far as work benches, The inside will be so small, that you'll have a hard time standing up, let alone using tools, or manavering a 2x4 or anything under a couple feet.

                          For that, look for workbenches that are portable, stiff. This guy sells designes for like $20-$40 of a awesome portable workbench, they comeapart, and look really awesome. You can make it in any configuration you want. http://www.paulkhomes.com/order-plans.html







                          Not trying to talk you out of what you want to do - but just giving you some options.
                          Yeah I want it tall enough to stand in and Im not going to be living in it for any amount of time. Ill check that out though. Maybe they have some ideas I haven't had.
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                            #14
                            Interesting thread. In to see where this goes.
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                              #15
                              I like it but it doesn't seem like it will hold much weight. (I like overbuilding stuff)

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