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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Crawldit- Very sorry to hear about your wife. As far as towing impressions...This is the first trailer I have ever towed. That being said I find it very easy to manage and maneuver. I tow with a Xterra. I was coming down the Columbia last weekend with 50mph headwinds and was able to stay on...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Rack update. Got lucky on CL with a used ConFerr that fit perfectly for a couple of hundred. Mounted ot to the steel frame of the trailer - no roof penetrations into plywood!
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Just thought I'd post some pics of the interior which I think is finished [for now]. Wardrobe/hanging locker with fold out dining/computer table: Shoe locker/"side table": Storage under bed/sofa: Now to figure out the rack - a more permanent "con-fer" style or just a couple of...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    TooTall- I feel like I've hijacked Hacksters thread here [so someone let me know if a new thread should be initiated]. This is Monday/David. My unit is more stock but FWIW the Ball to axle length is about 100 inches. What do you consider optimal? For my purposes a short rig helps with storing...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Wayne I just bolted a butane burner to the shelf: As far as water goes. I think I will initially use bottles/jugs but ultimately I plan to order a tank. It should fit nicely under the "couch" and would be immediately on the other side of the bulkhead from the sink: I am thinking of making...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    So here we go with some bad pics. I'll take better ones once the project is finished. For now it's just me and the dog so I am setting it up as a single berth affair. [With provisions for if I ever get another GF]. The bed will be raised so it can function as a couch [which is far more...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Backpacker update Actually, I've been meaning to post an update. I did get one but towards the end of the year so only had a few nights with it. But over the winter in between the rains here in the PNW I've been working on a few mods on the interior. I'll post some pics - inside and out...
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Sean- Love your trailer!!! I'm chatting with Mel at 3Feathers now to see if I can get a Backpacker from him. I'll have to go much more stripped down for my budget - but hope to add to it as funds allow. The rack on there is way cool! Did they weld that up? Also, can you comment on the...
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