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RV Trailer Decking

Adding some strength to the trailer frame.

Several pieces of angle were cut to be welded on to the frame to allow the attachment of the deck and wood frame (for the cabin).



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Rough fitting test of the first piece of 20awg steel sheet:

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Tacked in place:

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RV Trailer leveling jacks

RV Trailer leveling jacksAdding leveling jacks to the RV trailer frame.


These are simple scissor jacks that were procured from Harbor Freight.
2.5t scissor jack: 
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-half-ton-trailer-stabilizer-jack-96406.html

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Using some 2″ angle, a suitable attachment was made for the jack.

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One side complete. Now to make a bracket for the other side.
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Testing out the jacks.
The jacks were attached to the frame using some bolts so that they can be replaced if needed. Since there was more welding to be completed on the frame, the jacks were used to lift and level the frame for the next bit of the construction.

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Leveling the whole frame for some more welding.

RV Trailer A-frame construction

Some more cutting of the stock steel, and then some welding, and voila, an a-frame!

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Cutting the stock to form the a-frame


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With the c-channel in place, time to weld it together.

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Flip the frame over and weld the other side.
The trailer frame starting to take shape.

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The a-frame welded in place

Receiver bolted on to the frame.

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Getting ready for the addition of the axle and the wheels.