Fold down beds?
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Yes, I helped with the initial design but my dad did most of the design work as he went along. All it was was 2x4's, ripped 2x4's, and I think there were some 2x6's in there too, for the frame. If anybody wants I can probably go out and draw it up and scan it. Send me a pm if you would like to call and talk or whatever.
BTW, here's the link to my gallery http://www.dirtrider.net/teamdrn/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=20368
BTW, here's the link to my gallery http://www.dirtrider.net/teamdrn/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=20368
- Jun 9, 2002
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Eric: Great job on your beds. I'll have to take you up on the offer to come see them. May be a couple of weeks though, the way work is going.
I am working on a set of CAD drawings for a set made out of 1x1 tubing. I will post them when complete.
I am working on a set of CAD drawings for a set made out of 1x1 tubing. I will post them when complete.
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Just to make sure I'm fair, my dad gets all the credit for the beds. Well, almost all of it. My girlfriend, my sister and I did paint it. :).
Smit dog, the screen is attached to the door. It's a motorhome door that came with a screen door on it. We got that motorhome door for $70 at a salvage yard in Sherman, TX. We had to dig to find it, it's new and perfect and had keys, it was hard to find. The trailer didn't have a door so he had to cut a hole out for the door. The door was an adventure, as the frame of the trailer was somewhat bent and had to be straightened with a come-a-long, or something. I was not there for that part, but it took him like a day and a half for the door. The gray around it was a wood frame for the door because the wall carpet got kind of torn up while the door went on, then the handles are to help you get in and out (mostly in our driveway, it's kind of a big step).
Tony, pretty much anytime is fine with me. Just holla!
Smit dog, the screen is attached to the door. It's a motorhome door that came with a screen door on it. We got that motorhome door for $70 at a salvage yard in Sherman, TX. We had to dig to find it, it's new and perfect and had keys, it was hard to find. The trailer didn't have a door so he had to cut a hole out for the door. The door was an adventure, as the frame of the trailer was somewhat bent and had to be straightened with a come-a-long, or something. I was not there for that part, but it took him like a day and a half for the door. The gray around it was a wood frame for the door because the wall carpet got kind of torn up while the door went on, then the handles are to help you get in and out (mostly in our driveway, it's kind of a big step).
Tony, pretty much anytime is fine with me. Just holla!
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- Nov 9, 1999
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Thanx Eric, Graet looking bunks :thumb: As I get closer to doing it I may call and hit you with some questions. I have been thinking about using aluminum tubing. I have access to it at a good price
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Aluminum tubing would be much lighter, which would be a plus. We noticed a weight difference in the trailer after the beds went in. However, we don't have anything to weld aluminum with (and my dad is great with a 2x4) so we just went with wood.
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Wood was my first choice because I know how to work with it but I have the equipment to weld and have a good friend that is going to "teach" me how. By the time he finishes the work I should be ready to try welding some aluminum myself
