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  1. 11th September 2012, 03:16 PM #1
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    CAD for trailer canopy design

    Hi folks. Just bought this trailer its a beast. I need to cover the cage an build an extension out the front that follows the draw bar. For 2 reasons. extra dry storage and extra 2 inches so I can sleep in it. Have not decided to clad it with light Checker plate or gal sheet.

    I am after a simple cad program that I can use on the Mac to do the plans as I only want to do this once.

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  2. 11th September 2012, 03:46 PM #2
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    This might get you by Trimble SketchUp
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  3. 11th September 2012, 05:59 PM #3
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    Hi Matt,
    You could try Draft Sight, it's a freeware CAD that runs on Mac as well as Linux and Windows.

    Free CAD software * for your DWG files: DraftSight - Dassault Systèmes

    Tony
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  4. 14th September 2012, 12:34 PM #4
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    What about cladding with ally sheet ?
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  5. 17th September 2012, 06:26 AM #5
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    I am looking ally sheet but I need wider then1200 wide. I haven't been into the steel joint yet but I would like to use checker plate. I also looked at gal sheet and then paint it but I have the same issue. I'll find my measurements.
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  6. 17th September 2012, 08:31 AM #6
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    The top is 1460x1870 and the back door is going to be 1430 x1460. They don't fit into a standard sheet.
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  7. 17th September 2012, 07:06 PM #7
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    I used ally sheeting on my camper box, the roof section is 1950 x 1480 the joint is fully supported and the sheets are butted together. our camper has now done 40000 K's with no problems with that joint, if bonded properly.
    If you need any tips just PM me.
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  8. 17th September 2012, 08:39 PM #8
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    Even the thinest checkerplate will make the canopy too heavy.
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  9. 18th September 2012, 05:42 AM #9
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    Thanks guys what thickness ally sheet should I use? And Dave how did you attach to the frame and how did you dust seal it? Matt
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  10. 18th September 2012, 07:01 AM #10
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    I think the gal sheet i was looking at is 0.9mm and ally around the same.
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