Questions tagged [trailer]
The trailer tag has no usage guidance.
15
questions
0
votes
0
answers
12
views
What are the Best Practices for insulation, vapour barriers et al on a vintage RV with a single sheet galvanized metal roof. From the inside
Likely due to bearing heavy snow loads ( previous owner(s) ) The single sheet galvanized roof developed a few dips where water collects. When the water is deep enough it infiltrates around the edges ...
0
votes
1
answer
203
views
Insulating the interior of an old mobile home that already has the original siding + rigid insulation + vinyl siding
I own a 1960s mobile home in Michigan and am in the process of a complete renovation. Until now, I've used contractors, and as a bit of background to my question, one talked me into putting up rigid ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
185
views
What is the column strength of Steel Pipe?
I'm looking to compare how much weight a 4ft heigh column made of 1.5" steel pipe (1.9" OD, sch 40) hold vs a 2" pipe (sch 40, OD 2.375")
- 1
0
votes
2
answers
358
views
Installing security cameras in a mobile home with no attic [closed]
My aunt has bought some DVR security cameras to install in her mobile home (Trailer). The house has NO attic, just a tin roof. The house does have a very easily accessible "crawlspace", ...
- 164
-1
votes
1
answer
93
views
Utility carts seem to all be only about 2 feet wide, is there a reason? [closed]
I wanted to get a flatbed type wagon or cart to tow behind a compact tractor which would be about 4' x 6'. However, it seems like all the regular utility wagons are only about 2' wide. For example, if ...
- 6,789
0
votes
0
answers
3k
views
Angle iron vs rectangular tubing for utility trailer
I am preparing to build my own utility trailer. Is there a source for comparing angle iron strengths vs rectangular tubing?
As I general rule, for the same size and thickness, tubing is stronger. A ...
- 103
2
votes
1
answer
259
views
Tool to loosen mobile home shower "swivel elbow" connection?
I have a shower faucet that is spraying out the back of the middle connection (that one that goes up to the shower-head):
I'd like to remove the grey connection (the swivel elbow) so I can see what ...
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
Can I use a 90 degree elbow between the tail pipe of bathroom sink and the trap?
I live in a large Travel Trailer and would like to have more space beneath the sink for storage.
I'm buying a top mount rectangular vessel sink with hand pressed pop up drain plug no mechanism from ...
- 11
1
vote
2
answers
110
views
Travel Trailer / RV power hookup
First of all, this is my first post and thanks for allowing me to join.
I have a travel trailer that I want to get a proper power hookup for on my property. The trailer has a120v 30amp shore power ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
62
views
What are things i can do myself to keep mobile home from falling apart until i can get money to repair
I live in an Old mobile home. I am a 53 year old female, single and some what mechanical. I have a very limited (low) budget.
The walls, inside and out, are coming apart and the cracks are getting ...
0
votes
2
answers
597
views
What is the name of the fastener that looks sort of like a screw and sort of like a nail?
I am starting in on a cargo trailer conversion and the first "screw" I attempted to remove (that fastens the plywood would the metal supports) would not thread out and I stripped it. I ...
- 167
2
votes
0
answers
189
views
Replacing light and fan switches in a trailer bathroom
I am attempting to replace the light and fan switch in my bathroom.
When I pulled them out the type of switches they are is confusing me. It appears that there are 2 wires going into the switch on ...
- 121
0
votes
0
answers
69
views
Super lightweight car trailer?
I own a Tesla Model 3 and am seriously considering getting a tow-hitch for it. In the EU it is rated to tow up to 2,000lbs, so if I was to tow things on a trailer, the trailer being lightest weight ...
- 251
-1
votes
1
answer
61
views
Help with a vending trailer temporary power
temporary for 6-8 months for a vending trailer with the wiring running around 100 feet from the pole/meter to the trailer above ground in unglued conduit can they do this in a commercial zone any one ...
1
vote
2
answers
4k
views
Building a No-Weld Trailer Chassis
I need a chassis for a box trailer. For now I'm focusing on the chassis itself, as once that's built I can use it to haul the rest of the things needed for the box. I'm no steel-worker though, and ...
- 71