Well, in my spare time, I have started work on the 5x8 Wells Cargo trailer I bought from Whitey.  First I painted the interior with four coats of oil base high gloss White paint to brighten things up. Next, I applied a leveler to the plywood floor butt-ends to smooth any bumps.  I used self adhesive tiles; but, also prepared the floor with Armstrong 515 thin-set adhesive.  I was pleased with the results as the tiles are very aggressively bonded to the floor.  I added self adjusting jackstands to the trailer back end to prevent turtling, an AC input plug, replaced the weather stripping around the door, re-did the chaulking, repaired the door anchor stop and touched up some minor surface rust. Stuff left to do:  Install roof vent, install E track, power bars, battery power, Metal tongue box, LED Lighting, Install Solar power exhaust vent fan and insulate ceiling with double bubble foil.  I also plan to paint the wheel rims and the trailer frame.  I have a few ideas, for setups, to hold the planes secure that I think will work well.  I want something that will adjust and quickly secure the planes I will be carrying that day.  I wasn't keen on using the E track at first; but, reconsidered after looking over a few designs.  Will post more pictures as the project continues.

Bruce

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Awesome job so far. I've seen this first hand and Bruce is doing a bang up job on it. I'm glad I sold it you. It's like somebody taking care of your baby!

Looks really good Bruce!
Would like to find a similar trailer myself.

So when I drop mine by, I can get those mods too?  ::)

where is the bar ?????

whitey wrote on Oct 5^th, 2012 at 9:39am:

Awesome job so far. I've seen this first hand and Bruce is doing a bang up job on it. I'm glad I sold it you. It's like somebody taking care of your baby!

hmmmmmm :'(

Quote:

somebody taking care of your baby!

Sounds like a follow-up to a Paul Anka tune heard ad-naseum in the mid/late 1970's  ;) ;)nod, nod

Good work on the trailer, though.

Nice Bruce. I will be taking possession of my new 6x12 Neo all aluminum trailer on Wednesday night. I'll be doing a floor and painting mine this weekend. E track is also on order. I'm going to add more 12v lighting to improve the interior lighting. I'd also like to add a "shore power" plug as well. Where did you get yours?

I plan on adding a work bench, radio, a charging battery and a solar panel to keep it topped up. On one of the rear barn doors I gotta have a coat rack for jackets and hats. 12vdc beer cooler ;D too

Dan

Good stuff dan, fyi 12 volt lighting is on sale at princess auto this week.

Great.I'll check them out. The math dictated that I should buy local, so now I don't have to drive to Maine this weekend. I'm looking forward to gearing up the trailer. Bought mine same place as Whitey, out in Brookfield.

Dan

Hey Dan. I picked up a NEO as well. Mine is a 5x10 v-nose with shore power, interior lighting, ll stainless steel door latches. Very nice quality and super easy to tow. Picked mine up in Truro.

I got mine with flouresent 120 volt lighting. i'm adding 12 volt LED as well. hobby King is my friend.

Must be the season for trailers!
Picked up my American Hauler Air Lite 5x10 this week.
Nice and light, nice quality.
Will be making some mods.....

I still have my plywood box on a chassis, with custom formed canvas top  :D

Holy crap,did I start a trend or what? I better not have any angry wives banging on my door  ;D

Yes, it's all your fault Glen ;D

Mine is the 6x12 Mike, as I wanted that extra breathing room. First order of business is to get the walls painted gloss white and some flooring installed. Then wiring, 110v then 12 vdc power lighting. In order to have the onboard battery charging while driving, I'm going to change out the flat four plug to a round seven and use the mains from the truck to charge it.

As for the 110v, I'll have a couple outlets where the bench is going and one outlet by the rear door. I'll also use the 110v for a separate battery charger when not connected to the truck.

Lots of fun work ahead :)

Dan

Dan
An idea worth thinking about if you're going that far with the electrical is to watch kijiji or other sites for a new or used power converter panel from a camper trailer. Gives you everything you need, 12 volt converter, 12 volt charger, 110 dist. panel, fuse panel, etc. all in one unit.
I found one for $100, now all I have to do is get a battery and wire everything.

Good tip. I'll have a look...

Some pics of mine from today. Flooring in, walls painted, speaker wire installed. Just have to put back the interior flashing that covers the wires near the roof line. I added some reflective tape to the rear frame.

115v to install yet. Found some low profile wall mounted boxes to use use too.

Dan

Oops, my pics are a little too big...I'll post them later.

he he he .....HA HA HA....yes yes I will also soon be purchasing a new trailer.  Same as Dan's I think.  Then a deep retreat into the dark inner recesses of my mind where I will conceive of the most diabolical trailer setup ever....HAAA HAAA HAAA.....stay tuned!

GreenDragon wrote on Nov 3^rd, 2012 at 6:31pm:

Then a deep retreat into the dark inner recesses of my mind

:-? we're in trouble now!!

GreenDragon wrote on Nov 3^rd, 2012 at 6:31pm:

he he he .....HA HA HA....yes yes I will also soon be purchasing a new trailer.  Same as Dan's I think.  Then a deep retreat into the dark inner recesses of my mind where I will conceive of the most diabolical trailer setup ever....HAAA HAAA HAAA.....stay tuned!

So it will have no windows and a "free candy" sign on the outside?

and i have a finger to lend you - mount it on top of the trailer as a "welcome" sign..... :o

Haven't been doing to much to the trailer; but, I have set up some lighting.  The pod lights I got from Costco and the main lighting I made myself.  With both lights on you can see every nook and cranny.  Still waiting for some parts for the shelving.

Bruce

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Looking good, Bruce!

Man, you could have three games of checkers in there, and at the same time!! :D

Yak Man wrote on Nov 21^st, 2012 at 4:31pm:

Man, you could have three games of checkers in there, and at the same time!! :D

doubt if bubbles knows how to play checkers.... ::)

Bruce, you sure you don't sun glasses to enter the trailer?
Looking good...

Hi All:

If anyone needs dark glasses I will have some after I have my eyes fixed.

That means I will be fixed at both ends, no good to anyone but will be able to see.

LDB

Tongue box from Princess Auto online $99.00 plus tax, free shipping. Just laid it on the trailer for now.  It's not installed.
Bruce
http://www.flyertown.ca/flyers/princessauto-princessauto?type=1&locale=en&postal_code=B0N2T0&lon=45124.15696465695&lat=-1280&zoom=0

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Looks good Bruce.
Same as mine but it was no longer stocked at Princess when I looked on line and the store wouldn't order one.You saved about $15 compared to mine.

Good storage for fuel/tools/jack/compressor etc.

I'm assuming this would look a bit strange on a v- nose?

Yeah, it wouldn't fit.  I checked for ya Whitey.

Bruce

Great job Bruce!  Just bought a Neo 6x10 yesterday.  Great job you're doing on yours.  With luck you'll see mine at the field in August!

Hey Les.. you got one yet?

More progress on my trailer.  Just about done.  All that's left are the hold downs for the aircraft. Picture 1 - Roof covered with White Knight roof coating.  Really reflects the sun and heat well.  I did a lot of research on this product and apparently it does not break down and peel compared to similar coatings.  You can also see the roof vent I installed in this photo.

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Picture of tongue box mounted and the Trailer dolly.  The dolly is worth it`s weight in gold. Very easy to move the trailer.  At Princess Auto $60.00.

Bruce

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Picture showing the E-track, Table and wireless camera on the back wall.  The camera and light beside it (Seven LED Lamp) are on when the car lights are turned on.  The camera has a very wide angle lense and you can see everything very clearly in the trailer.  Gives great peace of mind should you hit a large bump and want to quickly check things out in back.  Camera was on sale for $100.00 at Canadian Tire.  It was a great deal.

Bruce

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This picture shows the Ac Outlets that can be connected to Shore, Generator or inverter Power.  You can also see the battery box and Inverter.

Bruce

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This is a picture of the Side Vents.  There are two, one on the Front, top, right side of the trailer and another on the Rear, bottom, left side of the trailer.  This creates a cross draft.  There is also a fan inside the trailer over the rear bottom vent.

Bruce

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Picture of the Fan over the rear bottom vent.

Bruce

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Finally, a picture of the trailer ceiling insulated with double bubble.  The idea here is to try and keep the temp inside the trailer the same as the outside temperature.

Bruce

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Looks like the makings of a grow-op to me! :-? ;D ;D

The whole project is an example of attention to detail and quality work.  Great job Bruce.

That shelf looks big enough to sleep on
or maybe you have a big plane that you never told us about.

Nice job Bruce.
Grant

Get the sun glasses out!
Nice job Bruce.

I agree with Cool  :huhsign... double bubble ceiling, few very bright lights in the ceiling, ventilation, 2 Danes as guard dogs, work table for bagging, or working on servos,  :Ahoops


....nice looking job Bruce

Yak Man wrote on Jun 8^th, 2013 at 5:20am:

Looks like the makings of a grow-op to me!

Yep, Go and Grow!!   ;D ;D

Bruce

Finished!!  Finally completed the trailer. It will transport any plane that I have including the 55cc Gas.  That plane will mount under the table.  It's a tight fit, but I can move around in the trailer quite easily.  Also added DC charger points, a deep cycle battery charger and other goodies.

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Well done Bruce...nice job

Very nice in deed, clean, neat, everything in it's place.
Great job!! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

Really nice Bruce! I like the shelf on the door. Now all we need is some weather so you can use it................

Final touches to the trailer.  New tires, graphics and other odds and sods.

Bruce

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Hmmm!!!  Notice anything different with the trailer setup?

Bruce

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Yup, you have a car hauling it instead of the hand pull - nice finishing touch  [smiley=smiley_up.gif]

I like the new wheels Bruce!

You pimped it out!. You got da bling going on!....Ya!! ;D ;D ;D

You have jacks on it to keep it from launching ? ;D

Yak Man wrote on Jan 18^th, 2014 at 4:34pm:

You have jacks on it to keep it from launching ?

Nope, never mind. I see they were already there. 8-)

Al, the jacks are to keep HIM from launching  ;D