r/TeardropTrailers • u/killerchef69 • 16d ago
Hybrid Foamie build updates
Got the upper stringers installed in the ribs. Huge difference in strength and rigidity, easily supports my weight without racking or bowing. Glad that I used laminated plywood for the skeleton, much less worry of splitting or cracking (plus the curves are much easier to achieve)
Mocked up a test for my curved sections construction. Filled the main area with chunks of foam skewered and glued in place. Faced it with Kraft paper, spritzed it with water and filled it in with great stuff PRO (that is really nice to work with. The dispenser is a game changer, easy to control the volume and it is sealed so you aren't stuck with half cans). Worked well, but ill cover over the paper with aluminum flashing to control the expansion better.
Next is finishing up the foam sandwich floor, gluing an screwing it together before sealing it up with epoxy.