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  1. Albatross

    Situation regarding DIY overlanding trailers in Europe?

    Just build a box and put it on a trailer and define it as "load". No problems with authorities if you fix the load properly https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/the-building-of-a-biwak-box-upon-an-offroad-trailer.158673/
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    Adventure Brick

    I like your concept... because I have built a similar biwak box...
  3. Albatross

    Is there something between a teardrop and a regular caravan?

    Search the web for insulated FRP panels or search for companies building refrigerated trucks and waggons/trailors/shelter, they need these panels. Build thread in my signature: https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/the-building-of-a-biwak-box-upon-an-offroad-trailer.158673/ ... and I...
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    Help please: Which construction material/method will work best for my trailer goals?

    my opinion just like Peter and opp: sandwich panels with Aluminum profiles
  5. Albatross

    Pop top atv trailer

    Doors: Doors on the side will get dirty (mud), entry on the backside is better Surface: I used 2components UV-resistant marine primer and on top yacht lacquer
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    Small/light off road trailers.

    you should also take into consideration where you want to go with the trailer: - bad dirty roads --> move the entry to the back to avoid a lot of dirt/mud on the doors - rainy areas --> you should have the possibility to cook coffee or tee inside in the morning and have breakfast under roof -...
  7. Albatross

    Is there something between a teardrop and a regular caravan?

    I had very similar requrements and came to the conclusion that I have to build a trailer by myself...
  8. Albatross

    Hummelator Off-road teardrop build

    Felt on the walls to hide the wires... and avoid water condensing?...
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    Hummelator Off-road teardrop build

    LED Stripes?... https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311.R8.TR11.TRC1.A0.H2.Xled+stripe.TRS0&_nkw=led+stripe+12v&_sacat=20697&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=led+strip&_osacat=20697...
  10. Albatross

    The building of a biwak box upon an offroad trailer

    even if I only have a frigde, my battery was empty after 3 days in the forest. For this reason a small upgrade was necessary: change of battery from 45Ah to 60 Ah und solar module from 40W to 100W the result of my first test: after 8 days fridge on with beer inside the battery ist still OK...
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    The building of a biwak box upon an offroad trailer

    It was a custom build for my box, but in Europe I know 3 companies who make pop up roofs for different vans http://www.sca-daecher.de/en/dachart/sleeper-roof/ https://www.reimo.com/de/campingbusse/campingbusse.html http://www.westfalia-mobil.net/en/ perhaps you can find some company in the US...
  12. Albatross

    Overland trailer in the snow?

    change the wheels to skids... it will then be a sleigh... will run better on snow and ice
  13. Albatross

    A weekend in Piemont Italy

    Sunday: Clavière - Lago Nero - Colle Bercia (2262m) - Clavière Bardonèccia - Passo della Mulattiera (2030m) - Beaulard A place to stay for the night: N 45.050386°, E 6.708518° (ca. 2000m) Monday: Home again
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    A weekend in Piemont Italy

    Saturday: Bardonèccia - Colle Sommeiller (2998m) - Bardonèccia Bardonèccia - Colle Jafferau (2798m) - Savoulx ] we met 2 LR at Fort Jafferau who planned to stay over night at the barracks (2640m). Since it was 0°C with small pungent snowflakes almost horizontal in the air...
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    A weekend in Piemont Italy

    Day1, Thursday: Camping Gran Bosco Friday: Strada del Assietta Susa - Colle delle Finestre (2176m) - Rifugio Selleries (2041m) - Colle dell' Assietta (2543m) - Colle Basset (2432m) - Sestriere
  16. Albatross

    Off Road Camp Trailer Build

    very nice overall setup!!!!!
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    Build planning and questions

    Galley inside, was also a sine qua non for me (bad weather conditions). Be sure you have the right height inside, to be able to sit inside and make your coffee/tea without tilting your head.
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