Anyone make a camper trailer with attached ground tent?
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I've gotten away from the RV side of things since getting rid of my travel trailer, but in all my browsing RV manufacturers websites and floorplans I can't remember anything like you describe. I could see maybe doing a cargo trailer conversion where the box held the kitchen and bath and then you rig an attached tent - like maybe one of those that has an opening to attach to the back of a SUV or something. It could probably be done but I think you may be looking at a custom build to get there. Good luck with your search.
highlandercj-7
Explorer
We have one of the side tent beds that you bolt into the side of the trailer and it folds out. It would be great in a cargo trailer conversion. You may look into Aliners Cabin A. It's small and self contained but it would need beefed for offroad use.
rebar
Adventurer
Definitely! What brand do you have, or which should I consider?
Another problem I'm seeing is most small cargo trailers don't utilize the foot print with wheels that stick out needing fenders. I'm not seeing any 10'-12' cargo's with inside wheel wells like my 8'6" wide featherlite..
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screwball48
Explorer
Not what you are looking for but you may get an idea from it. http://www.livinlite.com/18sut-overview.php
rebar
Adventurer
Those are neat.. But I think I found the tent for when im ready to build.
Dometric Cabana or R-dome
Attachments
screwball48
Explorer
Now that is neat. What about using an awning with a floor and side walls. Or an awning and a tent like an Oztent or Tepui awning extension.
robreed531
New member
Have you thought about building your own? I bought a little utility trailer, and a friend is welding a frame for the minimal hardside and a rack for the roof top tent I bought used on here. With a new axle, 20 gal water tank, wheels and tires to match my jeep, tent, etc, I think I'll be in it about $2500. The tent and trailer only cost me $450 total. Plus, using the forum here and watching guys build their own has given me ideas on what I really need. Good luck!
rebar
Adventurer
Thanks, yes Id love to build one and might one day.. Allot of irons in the fire, combined with my obsessive compulsive personality...
Titanpat57
Expedition Leader
I use an 11' x 11' tent at the of rear of my trailer.
The last trip in July I stayed at a real campground and had water sewer and electric.
I used a large shower base and a portable toilet, set up behind a shower curtain. The trailer sat on a gravel base, so no real issue just dumping a gallon or so of water out on the ground. I use an L-5 hot water heater. The tent does support a woodstove as well.
A lot to be said about getting a hot shower first thing in the morning
The last trip in July I stayed at a real campground and had water sewer and electric.
I used a large shower base and a portable toilet, set up behind a shower curtain. The trailer sat on a gravel base, so no real issue just dumping a gallon or so of water out on the ground. I use an L-5 hot water heater. The tent does support a woodstove as well.
A lot to be said about getting a hot shower first thing in the morning
rebar
Adventurer
Thanks Titanpat. I paged through your build and I'm impressed. Nice work!
How do you make a water tight connection from the trailer to tent?
It seems to me, I would have enough patients setting up my sleeping tent. But I wouldn't want to set up a bathroom, nor want to worry about a gust off wind making me the butt of the campground jokes for years to come..
:coffeedrink:I would also have a furnace in the trailer which would heat both the trailer and tent. Id love to build my dream trailer a hardside pop top, but I cant find any popup shower enclosures.. Or a drop-down trailer where there is only a small step up from the tent to trailer when down.