We managed to get the trailer out for the first trip this last weekend to Whidbey Island. It towed well, but all of the work I have not completed on the inside and the support stuff was a hassle. I started to stitch the canvas this week and I am now doubling the size of the water tank and getting all the water systems in order.

I decided to swap to a ABS unit versus the polyethylene and all of the toxic stuff. I have the space to mount it under the seats and I am using water heater straps, etc. to mount it. I will post details and I cut the holes and finish it up.

I finished up the electrical*, the trim and the weather calking, things are looking good!

* -- Phase 1 as In plan to do a full seven wire conversion when I get the time for the backup lights, backup spot and electric brakes.

Final paint is going down on the body this week. Then the electrical wiring and all new lights, backup spot, leveler’s, etc. I am also adding a full electrical braking system controlled from within the truck, so the overall safety of the trailer will be way better than when we started.

Check out that shine on that Rustolem paint job! You’d never guess it went on with a roller <shivers>

Finished up the rebuild of the axle and braking system. I am awaiting new drums before I mount the nice new wheels and tires.

Here is the original setup, and it was obvious the brakes would have not worked if they were charged.

Then the new setup, all rust encapsulated, painted and new brakes.

Axle mounted and taped off for the final paint on the body.