ski_bike_camp
Ski_Bike_Camp
Approx 3 years ago I started a build on my version of a DIY "Earthroamer". That build is mostly done and I am now on the next part of the project, which is a trailer (rolling garage) that will allow me to have my toys/gear with me (or at least most of the time) as I travel around chasing, powder skiing, camping, road & mtn biking and sailing.
Imagine leaving Colorado in February to chase the snow, stopping in the desert to ride and then landing in California or Mexico to kite-board. Camping and overlanding our way across the country.
Below are a couple of pictures, to give you the idea of what I am dealing with and also my preliminary layout of the trailer (12'x7.5').
A couple of early thoughts:
(1) I need to lift the trailer, so it doesn't look so goofy. That is probably an axel flip and maybe bigger wheels/tires.
(2) Solar on the trailer, so that it can have a battery, lights, inverter/charger, and maybe an extra freezer/cooler box.
(3) I will probably leave it pretty plain looking, so it isn't a target for thieves.
I would really like everyone's ideas and feedback please. I haven't found much on the web of others that have done something like this. Although I did hear the Outside Van is now doing trailers to go with their Sprinter van conversions.
I am also pretty handy around the shop and pretty good at sourcing or making things. If you are interested in the camper build the link is below.
Thank-you in advance everyone. Let your imagination flow and we'll work on this build together. Please share links, pictures, ideas etc of other similar builds.
Thx
John
expeditionportal.com
Imagine leaving Colorado in February to chase the snow, stopping in the desert to ride and then landing in California or Mexico to kite-board. Camping and overlanding our way across the country.
Below are a couple of pictures, to give you the idea of what I am dealing with and also my preliminary layout of the trailer (12'x7.5').
A couple of early thoughts:
(1) I need to lift the trailer, so it doesn't look so goofy. That is probably an axel flip and maybe bigger wheels/tires.
(2) Solar on the trailer, so that it can have a battery, lights, inverter/charger, and maybe an extra freezer/cooler box.
(3) I will probably leave it pretty plain looking, so it isn't a target for thieves.
I would really like everyone's ideas and feedback please. I haven't found much on the web of others that have done something like this. Although I did hear the Outside Van is now doing trailers to go with their Sprinter van conversions.
I am also pretty handy around the shop and pretty good at sourcing or making things. If you are interested in the camper build the link is below.
Thank-you in advance everyone. Let your imagination flow and we'll work on this build together. Please share links, pictures, ideas etc of other similar builds.
Thx
John
My next new build is about to start - V3 Explorer - Feedback from the group needed
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to review my post and provide your insight and comments ... My next build journey is about to startin earnest. It is likely to run a couple of years, but I have time. Having built up a 2011 Sprinter into an adventure type, off-the-grid camper van, I am...
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