Another Enclosed Trailer Build,

[GreayGhost]

Correct, Mine will be at the Aft of the trailer, Similar to a tear drop,

 

[ITTOG]

I think FrenchieXJ is talking about something like below. Very common on cargo trailers. That is what I will do if I ever go to dusty places.

 

[mobydick 11]

Correct, Mine will be at the Aft of the trailer, Similar to a tear drop,

So will it only be accessible from the outside then ? I am referring to the kitchen .

 

[GreayGhost]

So will it only be accessible from the outside then ? I am referring to the kitchen .

Yes, It will have a bulk head between the kitchen and the "Sleeping area"

 

[GreayGhost]

Got the lights over the pillows done, and started on insulating and panelling.

 

[GreayGhost]

And another

 

[GreayGhost]

Decided to stick with the bilge blower and filter fresh air idea, it moves some pretty decent volume. It was very easy to find the air leaks in the shell and seal the majority of them up.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

I love this build, start off with something economical that'll work and fabricate, build, update and outfit as desired to have a good, functional camper that fulfills your needs, with money saved to take it places to enjoy!

 

[GreayGhost]

For those following an update, got the ladder built and installed, waiting for solar to arrive and will be done with the roof rack.

 

[GreayGhost]

Also have 90% of the interior panels done and installed. Will need to trim out the seams

 

[vintageracer]

Ceiling height inside your trailer may be a big consideration in your build.

My 2 questions:

Did you ever consider mounting the bed platform in on vertical tracks mounted to the walls that would allow you to mechanically raise the bed platform tightly to the roof of the trailer when not in use and lower the sleeping platform for sleeping only thereby giving you a complete open floor area during non sleeping time and for other items?

If you did consider this idea and chose not to pursue that method of bed platform storage can you share with us your reasons for not doing so?

 

[GreayGhost]

Cost primarily, also simplicity. I kicked around the idea of doing something similar to a happy jack where the bed can move up and down. However the propose of this build is cheap and durable. This build is to sustain 2 People for 4 or 5 days, not to live out of.
The 22Gal water tank takes up a lot of room over the axle, as well as the pump and heater.
Also storage is not a huge concern, I have under the bed forward of the axle, Roof rack, and the storage "cubbies" on both sided of the sleeping area. I plan to put a cargo netting material so light items can be stored on the ceiling of the sleeping area. I put the hitch on the rear to haul bikes if need be and the roof rack is also specifically designed to hold 2 kayaks.
I hope it answered your question.

 

[GreayGhost]

Have not done any updates in a while. So here you go.
The exterior was in poor shape, I should have fixed this first, but live and learn.
Sanded down, repaired the rust areas, and filled the seams.
Primed , painted , and raptor lined the exterior.
Then back to re assembling.

 

[GreayGhost]

Took it out for its first trip this weekend.
I'm waiting on the wynters fridge to show up so took the sub par colman ,
On the roof is a single 100w solar panel, its charging 1 deep cycle blue top Optima, to run everything.
Trying to decide which awning to go with, however with gear and fluids everything functioned well and was comfortable for 2 people and 3 dogs.

 

[GreayGhost]