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The posting of current job pictures is a great thread, I thought I would start a new thread for members to post interior and/or exterior shots of their job site trailers. I have an ulterior motive, since I am picking up my new 16 x 7 tomorrow, and need some more ideas on how to fit it out. :thumbsup:
 
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It pulls straight as an arrow. I have to leave one side open for hauling windows and doors.

RussellF.....The trailer either comes into the shop at night or the silcones/caulks come in. During the winter the freezables live in buckets, and during the summer the go on a shelf.
 
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#193 ·
I would think it would be ok. I recon 80% of my weight is on my left side but the trailer sits perfectly level. I have had a few instances of the trailer swaying but the trailer sway control kicked in on the truck and sorted that out. But they were both with high cross winds. I recon uneven tire wera would be the main factor. reminds me i should rotate my trailer wheels.
 
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Lots of nice setups in this thread.........I was wondering, what do you guys do in the cold climates for things like the caulking, paint,glue and other things that should not get frozen..........I did not read through this whole thread so I am sorry if someone mentioned it. It is a pain in the azz to take that stuff out all the time because of the cold temperatures. I just leave my stuff in there and hope for the best. Not a real lot of perishables in there anyway.
 
#195 · (Edited)
Lots of nice setups in this thread.........I was wondering, what do you guys do in the cold climates for things like the caulking, paint,glue and other things that should not get frozen..........I did not read through this whole thread so I am sorry if someone mentioned it. It is a pain in the azz to take that stuff out all the time because of the cold temperatures. I just leave my stuff in there and hope for the best. Not a real lot of perishables in there anyway.

I have never had an issue with caulk or glue going bad with freezing in all the years i been plumbing. It's more of a hassle really. In fact i think i remember seeing on the back of some caulk tubes that you should just thaw it out and apply at room temperature. I used a 1 gallon bottle of frozen glue the other day to glue some ply sub floor down. Took almost 2 days to thaw out though. I have no idea about paint though. You should be more worried about expiration date with silicons and caulk than freezing. Some company's even recommend freezing as a long term storage for glues and caulks. But i think it's more to do with silicon content of said product.
 
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Yes you can get a translucent roof on RAINBOW trailers SUMMIT line ( mine is lower line EXPRESS). They are located in Cartwright, Manitoba, Canada. check their website. I goining to nstall some insulation in the ceiling of mine and cover with either plywood & paint white or white plastic.
 
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OK...Just looked through all ya'll rigs'n Chasing Dreams has my vote...but then I got to Mikes post and my entire mouthful of coffee is on my screen now...LOL.
Hey Mike..I do have to hand it to ya...yer a real workin' man and I love how you squeezed so much into so little.
Way to go brutha
Chasing Dreams..question. What are those long slots cut out for on the top level. Did I miss sumpin'?
Super nice set up. Must be a pleasure to walk into your trailer.:thumbsup:
Edit: I don't have a trailer....yet..so I didn't post my set up but here it is anyway. Amazing how much I fit in those cabs...more than I thought I would. The materials are all left overs from different projects.
http://picasaweb.google.com/andybuildz/TrickedMyTruckOut#slideshow/5240686397932907250
 
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andybuildz,...... Thanks for the compliment. The long slots on the top are for access to material. The rack is designed to handle up to 18' lengths. If shorter lengths slide forward from the access point at the rear, the slots are for access.
 
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I'm just putting all the shelves into my trailer and getting it all set up the way I want. Is anyone using solar panels on there rig to power lights and battery chargers and stuff ? I have been looking at adding them so I don't have to plug in all the time but I am not sure if it will be more of a PITA than anything else. Just looking for any help.

Thanks,

Matt
 
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