Budget Camping/Kayaking/Biking Trailer

mrjtconrad

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So I recently bought my first trailer. I'm a lover of all things overland, but for financial/family reasons my dream of owning a land rover defender & off road tear drop camper has not come to fruition (YET!). In the meantime I'm making do with what I have. At the moment, that is a 5x3.5 foot trailer :cry:. Light as a feather, made in France & bought for 300 euro. I've painted the wheels, dismantled & rebuilt the whole thing to make sure its solid, wired in some LED lights to the rear, mounted roof bars, mounted a huge roof box & then built a timber kayak rack to sit on top of everything, I also fitted a towbar to the front so I could use my thule double bike carrier on it which worked out sweet.

Would love to hear your thoughts on what else I should do to it! Im thinking diy awning, fold down table, potential platform up top that I can pitch a tent on...
 

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pigsammy

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That looks like a handy trailer. It will make it easier for you to get out and camp.
I would be keep weight as low as possible because of the narrow wheel width.
Post updates as you build it out!
 

billiebob

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Fold down table, done using scrap wood.

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And up, covering the window.

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This springs project will be diy awnings.
 

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