After a bit of a delay I finally got around to finish painting the trailer begun some time ago. I think it has turned out really well but is eggregiously over-engineered – hence it has a new acronym-derived nickname: MOET (Massively Over Engineered Trailer). At least it should last for a good long time!
Here’s some shots of the (mostly) finished product, which is painted with Interlux Brightsides marine paint using the “Roll and Tip” method. There’s just two things outstanding for this right now – I have the vinyl to sew up a matching yellow spare tire cover and I’m in the process of designing a new LED-illuminated license plate holder to mount on the back center of the box (you can see the power connector for this is already installed in position). Yes, I’m not satisfied with any pre-made ones on the market currently. 🙂
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Front View – Note the shiny paint!
Hatch Lid Open – With revised integral wiring channel for compartment lighting
hi. I have hb 4×8 with see through sides and no top. I need to make new solid sides and top, as it’s easier to pack for vacation that way I think.
Are your sides removable or solid with floor? (Box)
Interested in your poles
Any info on them?
I was thinking of having two sticks that fold 90* horizontal, but like your setup.
hi.
I have 4×8 with see through sides and no top.
Need to make new sides and solid top.
Can you tell me more about the marker sticks?
Thought I would do some sticks that fold horizontal when not in use but I like your setup.
What’s the cost?
Is your trailer fully box or you have a gap between floor and sides?
Cargo area is a fully enclosed box and is water (and pretty much air)-tight. Were it not for the chore in disconnecting the wiring and undoing the mounting bolts, it could be removed from the trailer for other uses.
The marker sticks are from West Marine, they are for use on a boat trailer. I like them in many ways but I have to say that the rubber “hose” material used to waterproof the flexible springs at their base cracked right away – seems I’m not the only one, check the rating comments at http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine–trailer-guide-led-light-kit–9369836 . I’ll probably put a piece of automotive heater core hose over that section and hose clamp it in place.
Two updates on the marker posts/lights:
Long-term use update: here’s stuff you should know or that I’ve done in the several years since building this.