My trailer idea - does anyone make something similar?

[proper4wd]

I see a small camping trailer in my future and have been napkin-sketching some ideas. I've come up with a fairly simple live-in style design and I can't seem to find anyone who currently builds something similar. I'm curious if there is a specific reason why this design wouldnt work?

I dont have any digital renderings but the basic design would be a small box, maybe 5 foot by 7 foot footprint, and about 4 feet high. Narrow track width axle with wheelwells mostly built into the box. The roof of the box would hinge open on the 7 foot side, opening 180* and deploying a roof-tent style canvas room. The "flipped over" lid would now become a 5x7 foot sleeping area, and the trailer box would become a living area with 5x7 foot floor space and about 7 feet of headroom. Access could be from the side like a teardrop.

Does this design make sense? Does anyone know of something like this on the market today?

 

[fortel]

Sounds kind of like this:

http://www.livinlite.com/jeep-extreme-overview.php

 

[proper4wd]

Yes, similar to that although with a deeper "tub" and sturdier canvas. Thanks for the link!

 

[Phoenix]

Saw one of those at VOR&W. Evidently while these were being produced by Jeep the MSRP was ridiculous. If you can find a dealer that has one in stock, they may be motivated to sell as dealers were forced to have one and probably just want to get it off inventory.

From what I heard and saw it was a nice off road camper.

 

[Titanpat57]

Red Barn has a "Pod" they are building...not sure about bulk amounts...they had one at the Vermont Overland Rally..pretty slick.

http://www.redbarnengineering.com/CamPod.html

There has also been some Coleman Colorado redo's on here as well. They can had pretty reasonably.

here's a design I did a few years ago for a 6' x 8' M101A2 type trailer...features a king size bed and cooking, sitting in the tub area...the long upright post are to be hinged and support the open bed area....(if your "handy"):ylsmoke:

 

[proper4wd]

Nice design, very similar to what I had in mind except I'd reduce by about 1/3rd and hinge the other way. Great concept.

RBE's pod is the closest thing I have seen to what I have in mind. Bob has everything in there - even a shower and toilet. I wish I had some photos to post.

 

[RubiconGeoff]

Sounds like a Lifetime Tent Trailer:

 

[Heifer Boy]

This is not a trailer but is the same side hinged concept. These have been around here for years and are nicely made.

http://www.trayon.com/

 

[proper4wd]

This is not a trailer but is the same side hinged concept. These have been around here for years and are nicely made.

http://www.trayon.com/

That is exactly what I was thinking of! Would be excellent with some wheel arches and on a nice trailer frame. Will have to investigate further.

 

[Heifer Boy]

 

[Xrunner]

Sounds like a FlipPac trailer...

 

[TFRI]

Find a Fleetwood Neon... We love ours!
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[LandCruiserPhil]

This work -

4x5 box
queen bed
3x5 vestibule
under 600lbs loaded
Tub has access with tent open or closed
Go most places your 4wd will go
Can go 90°
Large awning
Can forge 3' water tight
no low speed tracking problem

 

[screwball48]

A WilderNest truck topper kind of sounds like what you are looking for.


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