RoyalAmbassador
Working Camper
If you have the money look at NorthernTool.com see Tow and Go Convertable trailer Item 578130-2101 It's a nice setup but at $2000 you would have to use it alot to pay-off.
I couldn't find it online at Northern Tool - they said it was no longer available. I did find a Tow-and-Stow that was a VERY interesting concept that may be something like that (or if you have a different link)?? Waaaay too pricey but really started me thinking along the lines of how to better store the trailer when not in use. Here's the link I found to the tow-n-stow:If you have the money look at NorthernTool.com see Tow and Go Convertable trailer Item 578130-2101 It's a nice setup but at $2000 you would have to use it alot to pay-off.
Interesting, but I suspect it would be one of those multi-purpose gizmos which doesn't fullfill any one purpose very well. Also, it looks awfully low to the ground for being hauled over rough roads.I couldn't find it online at Northern Tool - they said it was no longer available. I did find a Tow-and-Stow that was a VERY interesting concept that may be something like that (or if you have a different link)?? Waaaay too pricey but really started me thinking along the lines of how to better store the trailer when not in use. Here's the link I found to the tow-n-stow:
TOW N STOW ENCLOSED UTILITY TRAILER AND STORAGE SHED
I'm assuming you're question is aimed at me? If so, I plan on laying out a tarp in the trailer first, loading the trailer, wrapping it closed and using straps. I had decided to practice loading (and reloading) to get things just right, and not wait until the very last moment. Now I just need to get the boys interested in going camping. lolThat's pretty sweet. How do you plan on covering it?
I'm assuming you're question is aimed at me? If so, I plan on laying out a tarp in the trailer first, loading the trailer, wrapping it closed and using straps. I had decided to practice loading (and reloading) to get things just right, and not wait until the very last moment. Now I just need to get the boys interested in going camping. lol
BTW, I purchased the trailer for $400.00.
That's a nice Trailer ! I searched the web and bought one like it but mine didn't have the steel mesh in the sides.I got a rear ramp for loading included,about a 4x7 or so at tractor supply co. On sale for $499 till July 28th.I think it's a good deal.I brought it home and put a 2 foot high box all the way around with 3/4 inch plywood and a 3/4 inch plywood over the mesh floor.painted all the boards black like the trailer.just finished it this evening.The only thing I still want to do is put a 3/4 inch plywood lid and some of those shocks like on my caravan rear door.then figure a way to secure the hatch well if we spend a night at a motel on a long trip.all my gear is well used,but people will steal anything.I recently have begun to purchase new camping equipment (Kodiak 10x14 tent, Disc-O-Beds, Big Buddy heater, tables, etc) and knew it was not going to be easy to carry in a GMC Terrain. Out of the blue I ran across a 3.5x5 trailer and spent a short time loading everything until I got it just right. So glad I found that trailer as loading and unloading will be so much easier.
BTW, I have enjoyed coming across this forum as much as I enjoyed finding this tralier I had wanted. I hope to be able to contribute as time goes by.
If I can remember tomorrow I'll take a pic and post it loaded loaded with gear, but here is one from the website where I found it:
Good for you, and I hope it works out well.That's a nice Trailer ! I searched the web and bought one like it but mine didn't have the steel mesh in the sides.I got a rear ramp for loading included,about a 4x7 or so at tractor supply co. On sale for $499 till July 28th.I think it's a good deal.I brought it home and put a 2 foot high box all the way around with 3/4 inch plywood and a 3/4 inch plywood over the mesh floor.painted all the boards black like the trailer.just finished it this evening.The only thing I still want to do is put a 3/4 inch plywood lid and some of those shocks like on my caravan rear door.then figure a way to secure the hatch well if we spend a night at a motel on a long trip.all my gear is well used,but people will steal anything.
this is a picture of the one I built, I keep it in my garage so I will get more years out of it.if it was sitting outside all the time in the weather,the wood would need replacing almost every year with the rain showers we get here in florida.i just bungee a tarp on for a cover and when I get to camp,its off and out of the way so I can see everything to unload.i decided against a wood lid,this works fine for me.This is an awesome thread, I have been looking at trailers lately to haul and store camping gear for me, the wifey and kiddos, it just doesn't quite all fit in the xterra.....
Last time we went out, I strapped a lot of it to the top of the xterra, but that made for some really bad gas mileage. . I found a small utility trailer at the local Home Depot I am thinking about picking up and building a plywood box on it to protect stuff from the elements. Make it so that the top and the rear opens so everything is easily accessible.