Post by: whitey on May 04, 2012, 07:32:39 AM
Im going to use it as my camper once I get to where Im riding.
I want to do some cool stuff to it like a roll out awning. stereo system upgrade the electrical ect.
I thought You guys would have some cool ideas and maybe some pictures of the completed ideas.
As always You folks rock and cant wait to hear and see some ideas.
P.S this little trailer is a WellsCargo 5'x8' perfect for up to 2 bikes and a cot or fold down bed.
Thanks in advance.
Whitey.OUT!!
Post by: coop2424 on May 04, 2012, 09:07:23 AM
Post by: huntnphool on May 04, 2012, 09:11:14 AM
Post by: coop2424 on May 04, 2012, 09:14:57 AM
Be careful how you heat it, make sure it is vented well.
Yeah this is very important and made me nervous. I used a mr buddy heater attached to the wall with the roof vent cracked and two carbon monoxide sensors. It works well and I have not had any problems but I think I am going to use a rv heater on the next one but we will see.
Post by: coop2424 on May 04, 2012, 09:28:51 AM
http://www.rzrforums.net/tow-rigs-trailers-camping/2525-cargo-trailer-camper.html
Post by: whitey on May 04, 2012, 10:01:51 AM
But the sensor is just good solid thinking. Great guys keep them coming.
Thanks.
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Post by: quadrafire on May 04, 2012, 06:38:05 PM
The bunks detach and fold out of the way when needed.I have a tent trailer ,but this upgrade to a solid box is great (no canvas to mess with) Thanks for the ideas. My wheels are churning now. :tup:
How would a small wood stove work in one of these, do you think?
Post by: YellowDog on May 04, 2012, 11:31:09 PM
http://home.comcast.net/~ssauer40/cargomate/cargomate.html
Post by: whitey on May 05, 2012, 07:11:26 AM
Now my conversion is going to really put a dent in the bill fold.. :chuckle:
I like the entertainment/power supply center.
The awning is on its way. :tup:
The E-trac is on its way. ;)
I will post some pictures as the build gets underway.
I pick up the trailer today at 11:00.
Then lets get this party started. I think maybe a little long gun vault might be in order..
Thanks guys for the ideas and the links.
Rock on lets roll.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on May 05, 2012, 01:35:38 PM
Post by: whitey on May 06, 2012, 07:50:14 AM
It has a cargo door, A man door and a window on each side.
It came with a Mr Buddy heater (Like New) and the top has had Linex bed liner professonal applied (It looks great and insures a water tight seal)
All in all the little " Love Shack" is going to be nice.
I will post more pictures as the Mods get under way.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk157%2Fruger123%2Fphotobucket-23839-1336312272686.jpg&hash=2bb72b48cccd7167ded7264e09e42d85f6cff1b0)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi279.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk157%2Fruger123%2Fphotobucket-4952-1336312233708.jpg&hash=aeba6857bf82345625f958365762238c94f1e942)
Post by: quadrafire on May 06, 2012, 04:21:55 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on May 06, 2012, 05:07:29 PM
Post by: whitey on May 07, 2012, 10:17:28 AM
I will have to settle for my little Weber when I drag the Love Shack. :chuckle:
Thanks Guys and stay tuned.
Whitey..OUT!!!
Post by: NRA4LIFE on May 07, 2012, 10:25:07 AM
When I bought my utility trailer, I also bought one of these strong, plastic lockable storage containers that attach onto the front of the trailer, behind where your tongue jack is. It wasn't very expensive, about $90 I think, but I was amazed at how much it can hold. Gives you a ton more storage room.
Post by: Special T on May 07, 2012, 10:32:19 AM
Post by: whitey on May 07, 2012, 12:13:21 PM
That would be awesome. Maybe a diamond plated box for a little bling bling. But I was also thing about putting My propane tank and 12 volt battery for my inverter up there I will have to see how much real estate I have up there.
Great Ideas.
Special T
You got that right. The "Red Neck" R.V. It will be fun to see what comes of this build..
Post by: coop2424 on May 07, 2012, 01:10:49 PM
Looks like I might be picking up a bigger one tonight if it checks out and will be doing a lot of customizing on it since it will be our camper for the summer and my hunting shack in the fall. Looks like I am going to have to sell my old one.
Whitey where did you get the awning? That and windows are going to be one of my first purchases..
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on May 07, 2012, 07:22:31 PM
Post by: CastleRocker on May 07, 2012, 08:58:48 PM
The things I've done, (so far);
I put in additional wiring for both 120vac and 12vdc. Both inside and out.
I have a Yamaha generater and a 12v 4D battery (actually it's in the Cat at the moment), under one of the trapdoors in the floor.
The other trapdoor is for folding chair/whatever else storage.
Suburban propane RV furnace; I relocted the sail switch in it so I could mount it flat on the wall, so it doesn't take up as much room inside. However, I would do it a little different next time and put in in an enclosed box under the deck of the trailer and duct it up about four inches on the inside of the wall. I put a 12hr timer in line with the thermostat so it will shut itself off at a preset time.
We just use cots and foam mattresses to sleep on at the moment. We put a hide-a-bed in it once, but the bed wasn't as comfortable as a cot/foam.
I built an adapter plate/fitting to run a chimney out one of the 12x12 fuel doors so I could burn wood, but I haven't used it. My brother-n-law has a woodstove in his, and we've slept in it on snowmobile trips. It will roast you out, (unless you are sleeping on the floor)!
I ordered mine from Interstate already completely insulated; floor, walls, and ceiling.
I put two 120v Cadet heaters in the walls, opposite corners.
I put the spare tire under the floor on a crank down spare tire thing from a Toyota. They come from the trailer factory mounted to the inside wall, and are always in the way.
My wife put one of those pull out single line clothes lines on each side of the furnace tha will reach across to the opposite wall to dry clothes on.
I bought a 6' kitchen counter from an older camper van. It takes two people to pack it in and then I just bolt it to the floor. I have a "T" in the propane line that goes to the furnace and that's where I plug in the hot water heater/stove hook-up. It's not pretty but it works. The counter has a sink, with a fresh water tank and a grey water tank underneath, behind the drawers, so it's a pretty self contained unit. I got the belly mount propane tank from the same guy who was parting out a camper van.
Towed the jet sled up into it a few years back with a quad, and took it over to Lake Roosevelt. Was nice having two quads, a boat, and a warm dry place to stay, and still have a truck to drive up into the hills to go hunting. I got some looks at the Hunters campground when I backed the boat out of that trailer with the quad. I recall we didn't even use either quad other than to unload and load the boat.
I also put a 60 gallon fuel tank under the floor as well. Used to make me nervous sleeping on top of a potential bomb. Don't think about it much anymore.
That's about all I can remember right now. Oh yeah, I built some aluminum shelves for it with coat hangers underneath. Also, I built a helmet rack. It's a work in progress. I do know that when the weather is really bad outside, it's way better than our wall tent.
Still don't have a decent stereo, or a flat screen... Someday, we will start spending more time inside than out and those things will become more important I guess. 'Til then, all we use it for is transporting/sleeping/and eating. We don't need anything fancy.