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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - converted camper

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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - converted camper

    Other technical jargon: The dry weight of the trailer build is 1300-1400 lbs (from a scale) Loaded weight for normal use is close to 1600 to 2000 lbs (all depends on what you load it up with) - able to tow it with a small to mid-size suv as it has no trailer brakes, please be sure to check...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - converted camper

    For sale: 2020 Continental tailwind 5 x 10 cargo trailer that has been fully converted into a 4-person camper trailer. Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Asking price: $17,500 CAD (13,000 USD) As the majority of people selling on here, hate to see it go, and absolutely loved this camper...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    I am currently planning to take it winter camping this March for a week. Plan is to camp at a ski hill parking lot and get 5-6 days of skiing in. I bought one of those cheap diesel heaters (from China) off of amazon and will be installing it in the next week or two. Now that the package has...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    For the awning, during the 3 seasons, it works perfect with no walls (tested in heavy rainfall and stayed dry while cooking and working underneath. It is much larger than it looks. For the winter months, when am able to get a lot more spending money, I plan to get the AluCab awning side wall...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    wheelsee - That is incredible. Can you send me any further details / links on the battery. Also, what over equipment did you purchase as part of your electrical build? Any schematics to help me out? Electrical is my greatest weakness. You can dm if you prefer. calicamper - the trailer fits...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    While I was working on the inside, the wife was working on the outside painting. the paint we got and what she did turned out way better than I expected. Finish product look great. We painted over majority of the joints, which made it tighter for water, and the UV reduction really worked and...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    Just to add fun to the build - around the time of the shelving and fridge build out was when I had a major mountain biking crash and sustain a major knee injury. Luckily, nothing was broken or torn, just incredible swollen. I was forced to be bed rest for one week. So majority of the shelf...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    and the finish product: bottom shelf holds the heavy items in the large black Costco containers (and went empty, also allows for long items to fit like kayaks, canoes, etc.) above that is the misc shelf (biking gear, dry food storage, cold weather gear, etc.), above that is the clothes...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    shelf/storage (including pull out fridge) at the front of the trailer took the most of my time to design the layout with measurement to ensure I utilize and I was able to maximize the space as much as possible. This was the space that was from the door opening to the tongue, roughly 57" wide...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    At this point, the remaining work includes: shelf/storage (including pull out fridge) at the front of the trailer battery and solar panel purchase 3 'planks' to be cut and finished that are 57" wide and have lengths of 15", 18" and 30" painting the interior floor and exterior 270 awning...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    Billiebob - good point about the water intrusion and water being trapped. As this was aluminum to rubber to aluminum, I was not too concerned about that. Also, I plan to seal the edges around the perimeter of the rubber. But yes, I agree with your comment and a separation between box and...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    As you can see in the pictures, I used birched wood to cover the cheap plywood so it matches the ceiling. Also, you can see the two railings on each side (1x4 oak). These are the frames to hold the platforms that will be used to make bunk beds and tables. Then the planks can be taken...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    and the first time taking the trailer out after the insulation and kitchen installed for a weekend of mountain biking. Was very impressed with transporting the bikes and comfort inside at night. But that trip later confirmed that a black camper in the sun is too hot and I had to figure a way...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    Good news! I was able to locate all the pictures for the build:
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    If I had a bigger budget, I would have purchase a new one that is intended purpose is to be installed sideways. The reason for this, is my current box is not water tight and water easily gets inside of it. Not a huge problem as majority of the items stored our able to get wet. Also, I drilled...
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    5x10 Cargo Trailer - camper build

    The kitchen box: I lucked out and was able to find a used toolbox with the exact measurements for the build (48" wide x 12' height x 15" tall). This will house the stove, propane tank (so it is not located in the interior of trailer), pots/pans, cutlery, oils, and misc. Between the box Then...
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