Explorer Box

[Correus]

Hello Everyone!

Found this today and thought some of you might like it.

http://compactcampingconcepts.com/

http://www.duckworksmagazine.com/08/designs/box/index.htm

There are some interesting ideas for small trailers.

Cheers!

 

[compactcamping]

Larry, glad to hear you like our stuff.

We focus on DIY home-builders looking for a lightweight alternative to building a Teardrop type camper. Folks would normally tow one with a car or CUV.

Just a clarification, our Explorer Box is designed for paved and maintained off-pavement towing, not off-road.

 

[Correus]

COOL!

You will probably be getting an e-mail from me after the holidays about this.

 

[rctr03]

i think of my 101 as a rolling camping box.

 

[Correus]

:xxrotflma

I got my little trailer today! I'll go pick it up tomorrow. It ain't pretty, but it's mine!

 

[Hilldweller]

:xxrotflma

I got my little trailer today! I'll go pick it up tomorrow. It ain't pretty, but it's mine!

You bought one built already or you received the trailer kit...?

I drew up at least 50 sets of plans for various do-it-yourself trailers before I bought my Conqueror. I just didn't have the time, space, or energy.
Someday though, going to build something interesting...

 

[Correus]

I bought the trailer yesterday. I was in a vehicle that didn't have a hitch so I'm going to go get it today.

I think it was made in the 60s or 70s. It's rough, but has a lot of potential.

A lot of the Explorer Box ideas would go well with it so I will probably be get there book at the beginning of the new year. I would love to get a RTT but they are pricey so that part will have to wait.

I'll post pics when I get the trailer here - so look for a new thread called "The Hippie Wagon".

 

[compactcamping]

Glad to hear the Hippie Wagon is under way, feel free to call or email if you have questions. I've had that happen a few time, find a great deal but have no way to get it home.

Hilldweller, here is an "interesting" project for you, built it a few years ago.

 

[Correus]

The Hippie Wagon is home! :wings:

Getting it was a story in itself. I will post pics later today.

BTW - that is one sweet looking kayak!! That takes talent.

 

[Hilldweller]

Hilldweller, here is an "interesting" project for you, built it a few years ago.

Beautiful!
You need to meet my nephew; he's built a couple of boats from scratch and has just completed a total restoration of a hundred-dollar-special. The kid is nuts.
He began doing restorations and builds as a pre-teen....

 

[rctr03]

your nephew has alot of talent.........

 

[compactcamping]

It gets in your blood, I love taking a pile of wood, some epoxy, a few screws and making something useful. Sounds like your nephew is the same way, if he is ever out in Oregon have him look me up.

Here is a more basic plywood kayak I've also made.