wlp Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Going to attempt a Drom box from aluminum. My objective is a simple design where I am able to access my maintenance panels on the top of the bed as well the APU AC unit on back of my cab. I am using 1.5 x 1.5 x 1/8 wall aluminum for the frame with the drom dimensions sized with the appropriate clearances so I don't contact my trailer when at a 90 degree (jackknife position) or my truck's cab shift when going over uneven terrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I am laying out the frame of the drom so I can still get at my bed's access pannels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Best of luck and keep us posted. Is the drom going be 12” deep? Quote Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I've been lucky enough to see some photos of the build of the rest of that bed. I think it would be a good idea for Warren to post them so we can appreciate what he's done so far. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Kevin - 96" Wide x 70" deep x 110" tall. Rick - Thank you I will get the photos together and try to post some of that project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 (edited) started this project October 2 and want to finish it before the National Rally - minus the electrical lighting. I can only work on it after my day job but it keeps me out of trouble. Edited October 7, 2021 by wlp better content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 top and bottom base frame before welding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 this link /pic depicts the 32" offset I need from my Hitch to the drom box so I do not connect with the trailer when turning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 this link/pic is the skeleton after a few hours of cutting and welding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 pic is the frame on the truck. As light as aluminum is....it gets heavy for one person to move around. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Nice! Yeah, it kinda of funny how its easy to carry in 10 20ft sticks of tubing, but when all cut and welded its seems to weigh twice as much. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Im starting to think gravity increases as we get older. In my mind, I think I can lift it all by myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Progress for tonight. I pulled the frame off the truck bed. Welded in the frame for the access door to my cab air bags and APU AC unit. I installed the 4' x 7' roll up door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Next it was cleaning up the aluminum for the panels. I drilled out the entry holes for the electrical wire runs and will finish the holes after I get the panels installed. I purchased 3M 5952 VHB DOUBLE-SIDED tape for sealing and the holding strength of the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) just a shot of the top (roof) before I peeled the tape and added the exterior panels. Once you align your panels, I used my roller with some pressure making sure I had no gaps and full adhesion to both surfaces. Edited October 8, 2021 by wlp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I was considering going the same route that you are until I found this: Will be doing something for front doors or a HD tarp. Not sure yet, but for the price, I couldnt pass it up. 16 nice roller slide drawers and additional storage. Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/9/2021 at 1:40 PM, rpsinc said: I was considering going the same route that you are until I found this: Will be doing something for front doors or a HD tarp. Not sure yet, but for the price, I couldnt pass it up. 16 nice roller slide drawers and additional storage. Ohhhh I could image that full tools ready to go Rving!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Im having difficulty to loading the final pics. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 Are you using the link near the top of our home HDT page titled as posting pics? I use it, and I'm a total computer d/a. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydrvr Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, rickeieio said: Are you using the link near the top of our home HDT page titled as posting pics? I use it, and I'm a total computer d/a. You need to use the Other Media/insert link from URL button. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) Final pics. dressing the corners Edited October 13, 2021 by wlp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 loading on the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 (edited) finished view Edited October 13, 2021 by wlp more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlp Posted October 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 12 hours ago, rickeieio said: Are you using the link near the top of our home HDT page titled as posting pics? I use it, and I'm a total computer d/a. 11 hours ago, Jaydrvr said: You need to use the Other Media/insert link from URL button. Jay Thanks Jay and Rick... for the advise. On previous first 10 posts/ pics I was able to just drag and drop....some reason I now had to use the "link" method you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 I've tried the Other Media thing and never was successful. But dang, that box looks good! And it's big enough to double as a dog house. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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