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01-02-2017, 11:38 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Love the camper idea. This is a project I'd love to do. I've always thought of using aluminum square tubing and bolting it all together if I didn't have the proper welder in order to save weight.
Having that roller will make is super nice regardless of what you use tho. Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-03-2017, 07:17 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Check out homemade teardrop trailer forums. They're different but have the same systems you'll face. Might give you ideas too.
Have you thought of a leveling system that's attached to the truck or camper? Large stands like what pickup campers use. |
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01-03-2017, 07:58 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Nice tool!!
Found this on FB
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01-03-2017, 09:39 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
So you need to haul 20 foot sticks of steel tubing? got it covered. Started working on the walls today. Got the first basic frame shaped. First one wasn't bad, matching it will be a chore. Cool FB pick, Thank you.
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01-03-2017, 10:11 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Now that is some impressive work with your tubing bender! Which one do you have?
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01-04-2017, 12:42 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
great ideas and craftsmanship. I like the idea of hauling 20ft pieces.
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01-04-2017, 05:55 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
It's a TR-40 model, Chinese made of course. Actually the quality looks to be pretty solid. Cost $300.
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01-05-2017, 04:19 PM
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Nice!
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01-06-2017, 11:37 AM
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haha what a great way to haul steel.
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01-06-2017, 01:32 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Having a steel flat bed may allow you to weld fixtures to it for such things, then cut them off, bring the weld, and repaint.
But maybe installing some 2 inch trailer hitch type receivers strategically located would allow for different fixtures to be used without the need to cut them off, grind, and repaint... I have my trailer hitch set up so that the usual receiver gets the tow ball, but either side of the hitch frame can also attach tow balls, for storage of different size/type. -Izzy
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01-06-2017, 01:45 PM
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Making a little progress on the frame. I have the 2 main arks bent and now working on adding the studs. I cant seem to find the windows or doors I'm happy with, may make my own. I will be cutting the bottom 2 inches off the frame as is mounted to the main floor frame.
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01-07-2017, 04:08 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Loadmaster
What you are doing is such a treat, I looks great, I'll be following along smiling the hole way.. Keep on keepin on NC
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01-08-2017, 09:00 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
More progress on the Blue Turtle.
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01-08-2017, 10:24 PM
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Nice. Is the short arc the top of the door?
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01-09-2017, 01:16 PM
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LOL "blue turtle" is looking great.
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01-09-2017, 10:12 PM
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Better than Mud Turtle, lol. Love the ingenuity as always! Great work!
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01-09-2017, 11:14 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Yes, the ark is for the door. Picked up some more steel today so I can continue. It looks like a lot of supports but keep in mind you are looking at 2 walls.
Rob
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01-10-2017, 08:33 AM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Do you have an idea on how much it will weigh?
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01-10-2017, 05:45 PM
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Weight? nope no idea. If I had to guess maybe 900-1300 pounds. I'm really more concerned about the aerodynamic effect going down the highway. A lot of unknowns in this project. I've had a few heavy loads on the truck, 1000-1500#, and dragged a few trailers with no issues but never something with this large of a wind foot print. Then again, I never built a COE until this one either.
I aint no afraid....hey y'all, watch this. LOL, famous last words. I got this idea: because the top is shaped somewhat like an airplane wing and should provide lift, when I hit about 80MPH the rear of the truck should lift the tires off the ground thereby reducing friction between the road and tire which should in-turn increase gas mileage by maybe 50 %. Now if I could just find one of those turbo things for the intake pipe I should be looking in the range of 83 to 85 MPG....Right? Might be time to get to work. Rob
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01-13-2017, 12:42 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
you are pretty handy with that roller. great artistry
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01-13-2017, 02:20 PM
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Yes. cool stuff!
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01-13-2017, 03:35 PM
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That is going to look great .
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01-13-2017, 05:02 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
puts me in mind of graceland, if you quit now you could use them as arty driveway gates! :P
looking good!
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01-13-2017, 06:53 PM
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Re: Loadmaster '47 COE
Arcs and circles. That framework is impressive!
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