The frame is "Done Done"

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Today after work I installed the newly painted wheels and two new Carlisle Sport Trail tires that Nick mounted and balanced for us.
While I was at it I reinstalled the hitch coupler and the tounge jack. What a great feeling to see that part of the project sitting there all nice and new, ready for the wooden structure!
I spent some time making a poster board pattern for the door stops and spacers that will be glued into the door opening on the inside. 
We're getting close to being ready to lay down some fiberglass cloth and a coat of two part epoxy on the side panels. We will try some test pieces first to decide if we should apply a stain to the plywood first. And gain some confidence in our epoxy abilities. 
 

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