Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 27, 2015, 05:32:23 AM
Needs to have some ground clearance to travel crappy roads. Will add some windows and fold down beds and shelving. Any recommendations on brands to look for? Ones that will hold up on rough roads?
I remember seeing someone on here with one, but don't remember when/where.
Thanks
Post by: ICEMAN on July 27, 2015, 06:26:03 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 27, 2015, 07:05:56 AM
Post by: birddogdad on July 27, 2015, 07:17:44 AM
How does it do towing on dirt/rock roads?
I don't take mine "off road". if that is your vision I would say they are not what you need. dirt roads fine, pot holes suck, they are designed for highway use. if you really want that capability, look into a DRMO army surplus item and modify to enclose? big tires, suspension, maybe then... I load my tandem axle every season, tow dirt roads... ground clearance Is were I draw the line if your scraping, you are tearing it up!
Post by: ghosthunter on July 27, 2015, 07:29:02 AM
But they complain about the quarlity of roads we run on. I have gotten them a couple not so good roads before. One of being the Cleman Ridge Road a mile up. Rough as a cob. On any rig. But he went slow no problem.
But he asks me about what the roads will be like every year.
Post by: MLBowhunting on July 27, 2015, 07:38:37 AM
Post by: andersonjk4 on July 27, 2015, 08:04:48 AM
Post by: coop2424 on July 27, 2015, 08:31:22 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 27, 2015, 09:01:49 AM
You can buy one already setup for hunting/ATV hauling. I bought a new cargo trailer last year from the outfit in Moses Lake. I wasn't very happy with the quality of their brand they sell, I got $500 from them because of it. I'd go to Trailers Plus in Post Fall. Good place, even though they're a little far for you.
Post by: swift on July 27, 2015, 10:17:32 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on July 27, 2015, 12:06:19 PM
Been doing it for years ! Works great as our cook shack and gear hauler even crash in it the first night if we are late arriving
Nice setup!
I've been considering buying a trailer semi-setup already vs one brand new and customize to my taste.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 27, 2015, 02:40:55 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 27, 2015, 04:15:31 PM
Thanks to all, some good looking set ups there. Thinking I am going to go this route, I have towed a 95 tent trailer with little teeny wheels on some really crappy roads, it has held up so far so thinking an enclosed can handle it(just gotta take it slow)
Put 10 ply tires on it. Mine came with 6 ply tires.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 05, 2016, 08:41:50 PM
Side bed & dining table fold up tight to the wall, 2 bunk style beds across the back that store up against the roof. Insulation, roofing, battery & wiring, lights, vent, coat rack all done.
Still to come, linoleum, more overhead cabinets, window(s), leaf over axle, stereo, propane line, and maybe a
:pee: funnel :chuckle:
Post by: haugenna on June 05, 2016, 09:34:11 PM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on June 05, 2016, 10:53:28 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on June 10, 2016, 09:35:38 PM
I got a little counter unit on Craigslist out of an old camper van a guy was parting out, that we use for a "kitchen". It's about 8' long and has a three burner stove, a sink, the counter, three drawers in the front, a cabinet under the sink, and the fresh and grey water tanks in it. It's actually a pretty cool little self contained setup. I put 2" angle iron on the ends and nutserts in my trailer floor, and just I drag it in, bolt it down, and fill the the water tank when we get close to where we are going.
I used to have a bunch of pictures posted on the Snowest forum. In fact, I bet if you get on that forum, there will be a thread or two on trailer mods. I'll try to find some pics. If I was going to do it over, I do like another guy on here did, and put my furnace in a box, under the floor, and have duct work built. I did mod my furnace so it could mount flat on the wall, and not stick out into the trailer like most do, but it still takes up interior space. I have a wood stove for mine with an adapter so the stack goes out one of the fuel doors. Haven't used it in a long time, as the furnace is really handy!
Post by: follow maggie on June 10, 2016, 09:45:13 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 05, 2016, 10:57:31 AM
Other than some trim work, going to call it done for this year and will be putting it to use in a couple weeks. Will see how it goes and what additions/changes it may need.....prolly another window, and maybe a stereo, sink, portapotty.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 05, 2016, 11:02:10 AM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on August 05, 2016, 11:04:24 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 05, 2016, 11:13:43 AM
I gotta ask, why don't you just use the camper parked next to it?
Some times we do, but a lot of the places we go I would never tow a heavy 21ft trailer into.
Post by: NoBark on August 05, 2016, 11:24:36 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 05, 2016, 12:30:31 PM
Post by: syoungs on August 09, 2016, 01:23:35 PM
ttnt.com is another good source of info for enclosed trailer builds. Lotta good stuff on that sight
Post by: baker5150 on August 09, 2016, 01:31:31 PM
Did you install any type of stabilizer jacks? Our work trailer can get a little sketchy when it isn't attached to the truck, mostly when walking towards the back.
Post by: dscubame on August 09, 2016, 01:43:27 PM
Tagging
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Post by: Mr_Steve on August 09, 2016, 02:34:35 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 09, 2016, 03:37:39 PM
Looks great Nock Nock.
Did you install any type of stabilizer jacks? Our work trailer can get a little sketchy when it isn't attached to the truck, mostly when walking towards the back.
It came with 2 on the back
Post by: jordanramos_79 on August 09, 2016, 04:29:30 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 09, 2016, 04:48:30 PM
Outdoorsman's Special $3500 O.B.O.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/tro/5719780263.html
Post by: Wingin it on August 28, 2016, 12:50:27 PM