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Title: Enclosed Trailer Conversions - Let's see em'
Post by: Netminder01 on February 04, 2021, 03:39:29 PM: I'm mulling over between building and buy options on multi-purpose cargo trailer. Obviously, it's gotta be a decent hunting spike camp but also be versatile for quad/dirt bikes too. I've spent WAY too many hours on YouTube videos, any builds by HuntWa members?
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Post by: Mtnwalker on February 04, 2021, 05:31:11 PM: I’m in the early stages of mine, as in bought trailer and got it insulated and that’s it :chuckle: when we found out we had another kid on the way I had to switch gears to a house remodel. Hoping to pick back up on the trailer this summer and do lift kit, window, cabinets and wood stove. Plan on keeping it pretty basic, I went with a 14x7 for the side by side.
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Post by: J.Brower on February 06, 2021, 03:45:53 PM: Wife and I started on ours this last summer. It is to the point of being usable, just waiting on the weather.
8.5x24 v-nose, extra height. Counter tops/cabinets up front with sink and water heater. Wired for 12v and 120V. Portable A/C unit, fully insulated walls and ceiling. Elevator bed in the rear so we can haul the Camaro and sleep in it on long trips or out of town cruises. Added one window for venting the ac but plan to add a couple more as we go. Adding an rv style awning to the outside hopefully this year. Power is all rigged under the countertop with a converter/charger for the 12 volt system when on shore power. Water tank is also under the counter with fill hose mounted by the door. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210206/e709c7272267f109414a72cc166e21a5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210206/49355ad1bab5771869622f45fc2bd1ab.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210206/68186b6caa4b2b3dc868830ccc7eae2a.jpg)
There is an upper cabinet currently that isn’t in this photo and all trim is back in. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210206/bc0b464c59e2425726e177c20156730c.jpg)
6 12v outlets total, 2 on countertop and 4 others down the walls. I added some cheap Amazon LED strip lights on the ceiling that are almost too bright, but will work great. Ceiling will eventually be covered in FRP panels, but that can be done at any time. I will take more pics of how it is now as these are all lacking recent progress.

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Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2021, 04:45:45 PM: @Sigmanu262 ??
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Post by: actionshooter on February 06, 2021, 07:05:47 PM: Tagging this one because I have always thought about doing it... nothing to contribute though, :chuckle:
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 12:16:45 AM: 1 more try.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 12:17:42 AM: it worked,anyone with the know how want to straighten them out would be cool.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 08:28:31 AM: just starting it.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 08:40:45 AM: stove top bought amazon like $150. if i remember correct thermostat walmart.heater bought used in centralia,ac unit on top used craigslist Puyallup.all the flooring from home depot,all led lights from amazon.propane tanks 4 30 pound tanks amazon.tank mounts from amazon.2 xs batteries from summit $385 each.bed mount from home depot mounts low for sleep and mounts close to ceiling for 4 wheeler storage.will get more pics today for those interested.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 09:07:34 AM: This seat and cushion set up i built to be a bench and food storage box.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 09:48:06 PM: more pics.the picture with the chrome piece on the wall is upper bed mount.I used the aluminum legs off an old pool welded together then i too worn brake pads and cut off the pads then cut steel in half and welded into the ends to mount the bed.there is 2 led lights outside the door for camp lighting(very bright)1 up front for working on the lpg tanks,1 in the back for night time loading of 4 wheeler or side by side.1 outlet outside for powering up the trailer for everything that needs the plug ins.fuse box connects directly to this port.5 port toggle inside from amazon for powering up each light.all lights from amazon.
Title: Re: Enclosed Trailer Conversions - Let's see em'
Post by: NOCK NOCK on February 08, 2021, 12:37:14 PM: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178687.msg2365647.html#msg2365647

Some info in here. I have did some additional changes to mine since then, but nothing major. Still love it.
Title: Re: Enclosed Trailer Conversions - Let's see em'
Post by: Netminder01 on February 08, 2021, 03:36:49 PM: Quote from: Oh Mah on February 07, 2021, 12:16:45 AM
1 more try.

Nice work!
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Post by: Netminder01 on February 08, 2021, 03:43:29 PM: Quote from: NOCK NOCK on February 08, 2021, 12:37:14 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,178687.msg2365647.html#msg2365647

Some info in here. I have did some additional changes to mine since then, but nothing major. Still love it.

I scanned that post before starting this one... even chuckled to see a reply from me inline, still interested in a conversion.

Feels like I've watched 100 videos and done a bunch of research... I'm still nervous about biting off more than I can chew. I've never done plumbing and shouldn't be allowed around wiring.
Title: Re: Enclosed Trailer Conversions - Let's see em'
Post by: NOCK NOCK on February 08, 2021, 05:26:14 PM: Insulation of walls/ceiling is essential, if not you will have condensation issues. Trailers can come with either a thin luann wall, plywood, diamond plate, or bare. Doing it again I would start with no wall covering then after insulating/wiring/windows cover with 1/2" ply.
I did not add any bathroom type stuff. Myself, and hunt partners can still pee in the woods, :chuckle:, and did not want to take up more space.
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Post by: Oh Mah on February 08, 2021, 09:54:43 PM: i use a toilet bucket for the wife to use at night and thats it.NO NUMBER 2!!!
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 18, 2021, 04:18:28 PM: Now that I got a cabin in the woods, I'm getting ready to let mine go. 20' with 8' ceiling. Insulated and wood stove, no issues with moisture.