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My idea would be to rent an affordable space for the trailer and use it for a home base. Maybe a winter base and a summer one, or halfway between your seasonal preferences.

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heres the 2 kits i am considering. is the more expensive one worth the money? https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Monocrystalline-Solar-Starter-Wanderer/dp/B00BSZUHRC/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1533068509&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=renology+400w+kit...

I'm pretty surety the solenoid has been done. I will confirm with my wiring guy to make sure. He told me there was no danger of draining the batteries while parked.  He installed a fancy RV  box which houses an extensive 12v panel and the 120v panel for the 30amp shore power. I have no idea what...

Yea, my insulation and interior walls prob weigh less than 100#. Im gonna use 2 cots for beds. The only built in will be a 5' or so countertop with a cabinet underneath just large enough to house my fusebox, solar controller, and inverter. Any more cabinets, if any, will be plastic. Im gonna run...

I have a 4runner. Ive camped with it but full time would be tough. You could make it work if your a single person  and you do most of your living outside. You'll need a small tent(to hold your place at a campsite)  a screen room or easy up/down tarp system, and plenty of mosquito netting so you...

Thought Id update this thread as its been a while. All Ive done is apply poly to the walls and ceiling. Unfortunately, I totaled the Silverado soon after insulating and wiring the trailer. I wound up replacing it with a brand new Toyota 4 Runner, 4wd, to satisfy the wife, whom I let talk me...

This will have to double as my everyday vehicle. Travel will be2-3 mo out on f the yr. Trailer has elec brakes. I overestimated weight in the op. Most likely 2-4 batteries and 20 gal water is most I'd add. So 3500# max. I can get an anti sway hitch if needed. Aftermarket transmission coolers are...

Trailer is 7x14 cargo, weight 2010 # empty. I figure it will never go over 3500# or so even if I put running water/shower/flush toilet and fresh/gray/black tanks in it. Which I don’t plan to do. I figure I’ll at most carry 40 gal or so of fresh water and 4 batteries at most, right now there’s 2...

I found a 20 gal livestock water tank at Tractor supply I think I’m gonna use for a base. It’s 24” diameter and 12” sides. I may have to cushion the base of it with some foam insulation or something so it will take standing on it. I’ll hang a shower curtain around it. It will be at the back of...

I figure if I have a portable potty, a dishpan, and some gallons of water, technically it’s still a Cargo trailer. Just an insulated one with house batteries. Stuff in it is personal property, ie. cargo.

After watching some tubes and reading your comments, I think I’ll spring for the 99.99 kit and prob get a corner clamp as well. Thanks all.

Want to get one of these kits When I start building some bed frames and shelves/cabinets in my Cargo trailer but there are several options available from $50-$150. I don’t plan to become a master woodworker but I need the minimum kit to conveniently accomplish this. I have a very small...

Yea I need to get some kinda gismo to read my charge level. But really all I will use at first will be the Fantastic Fan,LED lights, and charge a phone or tablet. Eventually I will get a 12v fridge and the charge level issue will be more important. Right now the batteries charge from the running...

I’ll spend a good amount of time in the Southeast, which means trees and shade. Therefore I think a portable system will serve me better. 400w is getting a little bulky and unmanageable for portable panels.

6’3” or thereabouts. I’m 5’7” and the wife is 5’6” so plenty of headroom for us.

Mods if this goes somewhere else feel free to move it. Here is my 7x14 cargo buildout. So far: Radial tires Electric brakes Stabilizer jacks Rv lock on door Fantastic fan  30 amp shore power Plenty of 12 volt outlets 2 100amp hr batteries in a nice box LED lights R6 walls, R9 ceiling 3 20x30...

Making progress! These pics are from about a week ago. I should get her back by the end of the week to start countertops and sleeping arrangements. ’

Yes. I got that about a year ago.  ARE fiberglass shell with some racks on top for my canoe and kayak. Solo it’s fine as is. But I needed a bit more for the better half.