Utility trailer camping pod?

[MicahB]

I'm in the process of figuring out a road to head down with regard to a camping trailer for myself, wife, 3 month old son and 2 dogs.

Initially we were thinking a simple popup then got bit by the adventure trailer bug. We visited an adventure trailer manufacturer here in Salt Lake called Borderland Trailers and while their trailers are top notch, with all the bells and whistles the cost for something of that type is higher than we're willing to spend for something that specialized.

Looking at the build threads here and elsewhere it seems like adventure trailers are basically a box with various bells and whistles bolted down inside and out.

And that got me wondering - does anyone know of a manufacturer of a "box" where you can supply your own trailer? I found plenty of builds where people converted box trailers to full blown campers or used a utility trailer as the base for their own adventure trailer build but no drop in solutions regardless of how simple or complex.

Part of the thinking is that we would have a solution to the camping question but could also remove the box/pod to use the utility trailer to move stuff. Think a more sophisticated/developed version of the Jumping Jack trailer.

Has anyone heard of or know of anything like that? I can certainly build something from scratch but if I could at least buy a quality box for a couple thousand dollars I'd be well ahead of the game.

Thanks!

 

[WheelsUp]

I've contemplated doing something similar using a surplus S-788 shelter.
http://www.gichner.us/s-788.html
I may still go that route if I can figure out a layout that works. I haven't seen many other options for a modular type set-up.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

yep there are many diffrent folks that have done pods or even just a slide in camper on a landscape trailer..

also converting cargo trailers to campers...

my cargo has solar and an inverter along with interior lighting and a window...but I use it primarily for my renovation buisness so I havent built it out as others have done...
http://tnttt.com/viewforum.php?f=42

 

[DanCooper]

Maybe look at this thread?

 

[ratled]

You may want to look at Runaway campers (their Range Runner). http://runawaycampers.com/models-prices I was looking hard at the Runaway camper - a simple boxish camper on a trailer. Sparse yes but a solid and affordable option . It's a little too small for for what I want but might work for you.
The Range Runner is 6' x 8' x 4"ish

ratled

 

[Weeds]

There is a company in Libby, Montana, that makes a pod for pickups, trailers. The prices seem reasonable. They advertise on craigslist.

 

[ert01]

Kamparoo's are also a cheapish option. Especially since they're made in Canada... with your high US dollar you should really get a lot for your $...

 

[jscherb]

DIY something like this maybe?

Or this?

 

[MicahB]

Thanks all for the links, pictures and ideas.

Jscherb really nailed what I was looking for. Not just a camper on a utility trailer but one that is removable as well.

I hadn't thought of doing a slide in truck camper either. I'll definitely be looking into that as an option as well.

It surprises me that there isn't a bigger market for this. Seems like utility trailers are a dime a dozen. Creating a camping box that could slide on and off depending on how you want to use the trailer should be fairly straightforward.

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[The Artisan]

It surprises me that there isn't a bigger market for this. Seems like utility trailers are a dime a dozen. Creating a camping box that could slide on and off depending on how you want to use the trailer should be fairly straightforward.

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Working on it.. Mine is removable from my flat bed fuso. Will be working on some other prototypes in the spring..
Kevin

 

[jscherb]

Thanks all for the links, pictures and ideas.

Jscherb really nailed what I was looking for. Not just a camper on a utility trailer but one that is removable as well.

This one was designed to use the DIY-friendly TrailTop components (http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...ot-modular-trailer-topper-building-components), but I think pretty much any teardrop or other similar small camper design could easily be adapted to slide into a utility trailer.

 

[screwball48]

I found this on eBay the other day. Made me think of this thread. I listed the information and link in the for sale section here. ( usual disclaimers: not mine do not know seller, just trying to pass along cool stuff)

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[rsrozewicz]

The landscape trailer option is the one I want.
In your posts there was mention that a kit might be considered.
If it is available who and where do I go???

 

[rudee13]

I don't think that kit ever made it to production. Many have lusted over the possibilities of such A product.

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[Mass_Mopar]

I'm in the process of figuring out a road to head down with regard to a camping trailer for myself, wife, 3 month old son and 2 dogs.

Initially we were thinking a simple popup then got bit by the adventure trailer bug. We visited an adventure trailer manufacturer here in Salt Lake called Borderland Trailers and while their trailers are top notch, with all the bells and whistles the cost for something of that type is higher than we're willing to spend for something that specialized.

Looking at the build threads here and elsewhere it seems like adventure trailers are basically a box with various bells and whistles bolted down inside and out.

And that got me wondering - does anyone know of a manufacturer of a "box" where you can supply your own trailer? I found plenty of builds where people converted box trailers to full blown campers or used a utility trailer as the base for their own adventure trailer build but no drop in solutions regardless of how simple or complex.

Part of the thinking is that we would have a solution to the camping question but could also remove the box/pod to use the utility trailer to move stuff. Think a more sophisticated/developed version of the Jumping Jack trailer.

Has anyone heard of or know of anything like that? I can certainly build something from scratch but if I could at least buy a quality box for a couple thousand dollars I'd be well ahead of the game.

Thanks!

There's a home built one for sale at the moment for what I think is a pretty good deal...
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/168449-Utility-teardrop-for-sale