there is a company in florida called Runaway campers .... http://runawaycampers.com/ that would be a good cheap camper to modfy for a small expedition camper
The price sure is affordable
The price sure is affordable
Does an adventure trailer like this exist?
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GWolfe
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What about something like this? I don't know how hard it would be to lift or if the lift system for the top could handle off road abuse.
http://colawrv.com/rvunits/2004-hi-lo-1704t/
http://colawrv.com/rvunits/2004-hi-lo-1704t/
highlandercj-7
Explorer
I like the Aliner's. They can fill that wish list. My older Aliner was 1000 lbs. Loaded like you request it would still be easily under 2500 lbs. I have towed them for years with my CJ-7 with a V-8. I would option it for electric brakes though as it make it a lot easier to tow. I never had the trailer brakes on the CJ.
Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
We have a Little Guy Silver Shadow 6x10 with a Rough Rider package, Jeep wheels, and some other goodies.
They have a tent that connects to the door on the right; it's a huge 10x10 that can be a screen room or whatever. Here it is set up over one Thanksgiving trip in Great Smokey Mountain National Park. A Buddy Heater had it around 75 degrees inside when it was 20 outside.
We have a separate potty/shower tent too. Just sayin' --- my wife is perfectly content in the teardrop. If it's too harsh out, just shower tomorrow.
They have a tent that connects to the door on the right; it's a huge 10x10 that can be a screen room or whatever. Here it is set up over one Thanksgiving trip in Great Smokey Mountain National Park. A Buddy Heater had it around 75 degrees inside when it was 20 outside.
We have a separate potty/shower tent too. Just sayin' --- my wife is perfectly content in the teardrop. If it's too harsh out, just shower tomorrow.
Funny - my new "WIFEquirements" include an indoor bathroom and enclosed sleeping, and room for 4 inside.
My requirements are "able to be pulled with what i have" leaving a 3-3.5k max tow weight.
This has left me with a short list.
rPOD http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=173&Image=5054&ShowParent=1
Scamp
Caiste
and livinglite 13bhb
youc an find used examples of most of these for $10-12k which are pretty recent.
My requirements are "able to be pulled with what i have" leaving a 3-3.5k max tow weight.
This has left me with a short list.
rPOD http://www.forestriverinc.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=173&Image=5054&ShowParent=1
Scamp
Caiste
and livinglite 13bhb
youc an find used examples of most of these for $10-12k which are pretty recent.
verdesardog
Explorer
Here's a link to the trailer I have built. it is with OSB glued and screwed to the wood frame. Axle over spring mod and electric brakes. The only thing it doesn't have that you need is an indoor shower.
http://americanadventurist.com/Forum/showthread.php?1075-not-a-tear-drop!
http://americanadventurist.com/Forum/showthread.php?1075-not-a-tear-drop!
khronus79
Adventurer
The cricket: http://crickettrailer.com/gallery/
Its above your price range but it ticks every other box in your criteria, I recently saw a used one for $15k.
Its above your price range but it ticks every other box in your criteria, I recently saw a used one for $15k.
Maab_Connor
Wannabe - so far
I had much the same problem. when I was researching, I came across a new-ish company in NC: http://www.parkliner.com/ fiberglass "egg" type RV, made in the USA, and the owner was quick to email me back when I had questions.
in the end though, bestie ended up agreeing with me that an off-road teardrop w/ an outside shower will work for us. But I was very impressed with this company.
in the end though, bestie ended up agreeing with me that an off-road teardrop w/ an outside shower will work for us. But I was very impressed with this company.
BADDANDY
Adventurer
No, she needs a luxury SUV towing an Airstream.
SoCal Tom
Explorer
How to put an indoor shower in a teardrop .... First you would have to use something like the zodi shower system. Then you would need to use a bed that could fold or roll up under the cabinets. Then you frame a section of the floor so it can drop to the ground, and use canvas to block the wind between the floor and the ground. This probably give a bit under 6 ft, so include a way to sit, and then some removable shower curtains. Build the cutout to fit a shower pan of some sort to catch the water. After your shower is done the zodi can pump the used water into a bucket for disposal without risk of a big spill inside. I'd build it near a door so it would be easier to hand in the shower system. If you make it big enough it could also hold a porta potty ( place to sit and shower?
Thoughts ?
Tom
Thoughts ?
Tom