From Horsebox to Gin Bar
Making the Gin Trailer WatertightFitting the Hatch
With the serving hatch cut out, day two of our horse box gin bar conversion was all about sealing things up and keeping the weather out.
The gaping hole on the side of the trailer was a big step forward in the build, but it also meant the wind and rain could sweep straight through.
To solve this, we had a custom aluminium sheet made by Camberley Precision Sheet Metal. We gave them the exact measurements of the hatch opening, plus the overall length of the trailer side, so they could add a small overhang. That extra detail means when the hatch is open, it helps keep the horse box gin bar dry during events.
Once cut to size, we fitted the sheet using a rivet gun, making sure it blended neatly with the original bodywork. To finish, we ran filler along the edges to seal every gap between the aluminium and steel frame. It was a simple but important step, turning an exposed hole into a solid, watertight hatch — another milestone in our gin bar conversion journey.
