enclosed motorbike trailer build - advice needed
Hi all,
I'm currently designing my trailer build for a 10'x6' (3m x 1.8m) enclosed trailer build. The sides will be 5' (1.5m) high. I got a few random questions I need to help with.
I'm looking to build something like the attached pic. What I'm trying to work out is how to attach the side panels in conjunction with the checkerplate on the sides. I'm looking to clad the sides with aluminium composite panel which is 3mm thick.
1) Should I try and butt join 3mm alum checkplate with the 3mm panel? or should I just run the panel top to bottom, and then attach 1.6mm alum checkplate over the top of the panel?
Since I want it to be waterproof, butt joining seems to more difficult option.
thoughts?
2) I'm also looking for a waterproof piano type hinge for the lift up roof. Anyone know where I can find such a thing?
3) What's the best way to attach the cladding to the trailer frame? Pop rivets? I've heard you can just use sikaflex to glue it? Anyone have experience with gluing that can convince me it will work
4) How much clearance should the sides of the wheel guards have from the side walls of the tyres?
Thanks in advance
Rob