design idea...?
I'm a little more than curious as to how this pans out myself. So your going to sell these lids? I may be in line then if I can set a plan for my Bantam trailer build.
I have some thoughts and questions about yours so far if you don't mind.?.
First is something someone else alluded to..why so many supports? The truss design is a proven strength adder in itself...I was just wondering if maybe reducing those to say...3 or 4 would'nt shave even a little more weight and cost? Maybe make two end ones and leave the two "inside" ones able to slide back and forth so a customer can place them where he wants them for stuff like RTTs, Kiyaks, whatever..? Mabe a clamp or ball pin to secure it once in place? That would add adjustability and strength where each need applies?
Also, and this is something I'm playing with on my own...how about making the center of the trusses "hallow"...sorry, hard to explain, so something like a full length drawer on sliders could be in there? Maybe pulls out the back? Could add a couple of stabilizer legs and a lid for the drawer and have a sort of "deck" or porch for a RTT?
Not sure how much, if any, of these thoughts could work on my own trailer as the Bantam has a factory tailgate. But these were randumb ideas I had and since I like your idea...wanted to share? I'm subscribing now...:elkgrin: