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Offline jmedy1

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trailer-sleeper-shack build
« on: Dec 16, 2018, 02:55 PM »
Construction has commenced on my new bob house, so i figured I would share some progress.  The trailer is 6'x12' modified with leveling jacks welded to the corners and the stud walls are 8' tall.  The roof is a 6 pitch and I'm hoping to get the metal roof on this week.  I tore down a busted up RV and salvaged the door and all the windows, a propane stove/oven, and forced hot air heater.  Some other features soon to come are a 100 watt solar panel and some bunks.  Gotta keep the Mrs. comfortable if I want to maximize my time spend out on the ice this winter.





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Offline metalbender

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #1 on: Dec 16, 2018, 04:33 PM »
Just a question, why so high?
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Offline WalleyeBird

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #2 on: Dec 16, 2018, 11:00 PM »
Quote from: metalbender on Dec 16, 2018, 04:33 PM
Just a question, why so high?

X2

When all the heat rises to the ceiling you’ll have plenty of extra room to be cold below it. Just playing. Haha

But make sure you have some fans.
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Offline jmedy1

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #3 on: Dec 17, 2018, 10:10 AM »
The height is to make for some decent headroom in the loft. I wanted to make it about a foot shorter but was out voted by my crew. I’m hoping two fans with some ductwork top to bottom will push the heat to the floor
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Offline WalleyeBird

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #4 on: Dec 17, 2018, 12:12 PM »
Quote from: jmedy1 on Dec 17, 2018, 10:10 AM
The height is to make for some decent headroom in the loft. I wanted to make it about a foot shorter but was out voted by my crew. I’m hoping two fans with some ductwork top to bottom will push the heat to the floor

Yeah you should be good then! And yeah with a loft that will definitely make it more livable up there! Are you thinking a full loft area or more just bunks?
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Offline metalbender

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #5 on: Dec 17, 2018, 12:48 PM »
Makes sense now, keep the pics coming
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Offline jmedy1

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #6 on: Dec 17, 2018, 06:37 PM »
One queen size bunk and one single lofted bunk.
More pictures soon to come
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Offline reeleyez

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #7 on: Dec 17, 2018, 07:00 PM »
Nice work guys!
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Offline jmedy1

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #8 on: Dec 26, 2018, 07:13 PM »
work is getting in the way of progress but I got the roof on and some paint.  This week going to finish the inside and get some windows in.



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Offline gooner

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #9 on: Dec 26, 2018, 08:40 PM »
Nice shanty keep the pics coming
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Offline jmedy1

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #10 on: Jan 03, 2019, 03:10 PM »
slow but steady progress. got the windows, bunks, table, stove and fish hole in.  Hoping to plumb the propane, hook up the solar panel and lights this weekend.







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Offline Ice Surveyor

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #11 on: Jan 28, 2019, 10:18 AM »
jmedy, you must have some updates for your build??

I need pics man!
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Offline P Meyette

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #12 on: Jan 28, 2019, 11:28 AM »
very nice looking
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Offline delay18

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Re: trailer-sleeper-shack build
« Reply #13 on: Feb 22, 2019, 04:07 PM »
Did you build the frame or modify a trailer frame?
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