A bit more on the trailer weights

 

So, with the trailer pretty much totally empty, the total weight is #1,110.

With the addition of a couple full propane tanks and a pair of batteries, some tools, the weight goes to #1,310.

Still manageable, but nowhere near loaded for any kind of use.  No bedding, clothes, equipment, fishing stuff, food, utensils, etc.

But, it does seem that the tongue weight is staying relatively withing range.

From the Fibreglass RV forum, ‘trailer weights in the real world’,  http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010.html

21___13_____Trillium___T1300________1600_____240__ __1840

 

So, with mine totally empty, I have an axle weight of about 975 lbs and a tongue weight of about 137 lbs.  A total weight of 1100 lbs.

If I put a full propane tank and a battery on the tongue, plus a battery, two full propane tanks and some tools on the rear extension, then I end up with an axle weight of 1190 lbs.  And a tongue weight of 120 lbs.  A total weight of 1310 lbs.

 

Removing the old wiring

I am continuing with the prep work on the exterior of the shell.

One of the items being dealt with is the old marker lights and signals. I am in the process of taking the old stuff off, ’cause let’s face it, it is all years old and totally undependable.  Plus, it is something that I can do.

This is the ‘wiring’ that went to the driver side rear marker and taillight.  It has lasted, and I assume worked, for years.  I really hope that I can do better.

What the wiring was like….

Just an example of the wiring that was existing in this old girl.  Probably had different standards back then. 

3/16″ plexi for front/back windows

This post is really an info item for me.

 

I want to be sure and remember that this is important due to the way that the molding fits the plexi.

Ongoing prep work

Still continuing with the sanding, filling, sanding, filling,………

I found that I had to increase the depth of the lower part of the window shade areas. If I did not, the awning would end up rubbing on the window. I am also going to add a couple of ‘brows’ over the rear side windows.

I have created a raised frame for the new vent to sit on, hopefully this will help with preventing leaks. Also am adding window awnings on the front and rear. These are needed because I have yet to find a way to improve the window situation.

I am in the process of getting the new flat door mounted and working properly. I have added solid wood material to each side, to change the original curved side profile to a straight one. I am working on finishing the framing on there. Then the entire area will get sheathed in glass fibre and epoxy resin.

I still haven’t gotten the unit bolted back together, hopefully this week.

Also have new LED marker and tail lights. Eventually I would like to have LED’s installed in the trailer also.