Tiny Trailer house - framed

Neat!

I don’t think it’s “for those of us without Facebook access.”

I HAVE Facebook access, but couldn’t see your pics ON Facebook. There may be a configuration option on FB that allows you to make your entire Facebook page public. As it is, though … you have to be somebody’s “friend” before they can access that part of your page….

Looking forward to continued progress pics!

-- -- Neil

Thanks Bill,
It looks like a fun project. A friend of mine built a small trailer with the rounded ends back in the 1950s. Your project seems much more practical.

I wonder how this would handle itself in the wind?

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Neil, you are right as this was actually for everyone. Some of the Lumberjocks do not have Facebook at all. Others would rather just see the project here. So since the first phase is done, I added it here as a project.

Thanks Dick and Barb. Not that you can see it, but there are also two windows in front and one in back. They were not cut out when I took the picture.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Thanks Bill! I don’t have Facebook. This is one of those projects that so many men think about but never do. Good job!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Bill: It’s looking great. A nice job for your own playhouse.

Where is the shop going to be added. Will it have 220 and a dust collector system. Woodworkers want to know.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Interesting! The foundation should be great for earthquakes…unless you park on a hill.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Yes Dennis, it has its own springs to cushion the earthquake. And making a note, not to park on a hill!

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Did I miss what your going to use this for? It looks like a great job.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Cool. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Very interesting project and looks nicely done too. It might be a little costly to tow it though, as it doesn’t look very aerodynamic. Not meant as a criticism, as I’m sure you know what you are doing, and it probably isn’t an issue for you.

-- Mike, American in Norway

How big is this or the trailer as that is what limits your floor space

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

Looks like a interesting project. That front edge needs some consideration when pulling. The wind may take the roof off :-((

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

Sweet.

Do you need permits to tow that on a highway?

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

The trailer is 8 foot by 16 foot, and 10,000 GVWR. That is approximately 128 sq ft for the living space. It will not be the most aerodynamic thing to tow for sure, but it will get there and back. The framing was built with both nails and screws, as well as the sheathing (with construction adhesive as well). The roof has only a slight overhang on all sides, so my main concern is attaching the roofing securely. I am planning on using Ondura roofing, as it is asphalt based sheets shaped like the galvanized metal roof material. The sheets will be attached with nails, but I will use some roof screws as well. Last thing I want is to lose it while going down the highway.

There are no special permits required, as it is within the legal limits for width and height.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Looks like a great start to a really cool project. I did a photo blog of my project on facebook and just gave out the link to the photo album only. This way, anyone can view it if they have the link. It looks something like this on the bottom of your BF photo album.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2030018&id=1322192424&l=ddfaa59fdd

I like to photo blog more as it is so much easier to explain with pictures and captions. FB lets me do with with almost no limits on the pictures.

-- Thuan

Kind of reminds me of one of my childhood heros!
L0L!
Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Bill,

You can make individual photo albums public on FB without making your entire profile public. Check out the “Who Can See These Photos” option on the specific album you’re putting the photos in.

The trailer looks great! A year or two ago, we had a student build a similar home to live in while she was attending Yale. Her family owns a contracting company in MA. The trailer is a design exercise in minimum-space, minimal impact, efficient living.

Looking forward to your completed project! Thanks for sharing.

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this may sound stupid but isn’t a caravan better

-- cut it saw it scrap it

I’m glad you posted pics. Looking forward to seeing this as you progress.
I love these small homes—McMansions are such a waste of good space.

-- Gary, Florida

I’ve been towing trailers all my life. Wind is an interesting thing :-)) I would be very concerned about any overhang on the front edge due to the constant pressure of towing. The stress could easily build to catastrophic failure. When i was a kid one of the neighbors had an open front barn. It stood through many wind storms. One too many took the roof off.

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

It looks like you framed in rough openings for windows on the front, but just put sheathing over it. Design change mid course?

No, the windows are still there. I covered them with the sheathing and then cut out the openings later. This was easier than cutting the sheathing to match before installing. For the large windows, it was easier to add the extra sheathing instead of covering the entire window.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Looks like something I would dream up! How do you think the weight will affect the tires? Talking about a conversation maker. Can’t wait to see more shots of this thing

-- Ken, Florida, www.theroutermaniac.com

I think the tires will be fine, but might be a bit bumpy the first few miles after it sets awhile. I estimate the trailer will be around 6000 pounds when complete, and it is rated for 10,000 pounds. A good safety margin.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Neat trailer. Thanks for sharing. Where’s the door? At the back?

I can hardly wait for the indoor photos.

-- jroot

Yes, the door is at the very back of the trailer. The next step for me is the siding and then painting the outside. That way it is all closed up for me to work inside. You can find the latest pictures under this project.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com