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    Does it really weigh that much?

    Well, I abandoned my idea of turning my little cargo trailer into a mini-camper, and bought, instead, a former Coleman pop-up that had been converted into a 7x10 full-height box. Since it lost its identity two owners ago, I had to get it weighed as part of the process of getting a new VIN...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Flexibility in usage for the unit. None of the furnishings are intended to be permanent fixtures, since I have more use for it as a cargo trailer throughout the year. However, I thought that having a secondary door in the middle of the single barn door would enable me to keep it secured...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    That was the one I was thinking of trying, having seen it on a youtube video. Still would like to find some info on installing an actual door in the center of the barn door.
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Interesting suggestions. Thanks!
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Live in it full time, in Yooperland? Not a chance. This is for an extended trip down to the south, over to the east coast, and then back home again - call it a month - probably next summer. The entire trip is somewhere around 4500 miles, so I'm trying to be prepared. Overnight camping...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Thanks. I had one; didn't like it. Maybe I'll give it another try.
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Tow vehicle is 2021 Subaru Ascent Base. It has a lineartronic transmission, which is a great innovation for fuel economy and efficiency; not so much on the robustness side for towing, etc. I'm working on adding an auxiliary transmission oil cooler, which should provide a little wiggle room...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Hi tx. Thanks for your input. Since I'm not planning to gut it down to the framework, I won't have a lot of room to spare for insulation. I have read that insulating/thermal paint is a wonder invention, so I'm planning to try that, which will hopefully also add some vapor protection. The...
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    Cargo Trailer Conversion - I hope

    Hello all. Background: I had a 4x4 P/U and a couple of years ago, I bought a modest pop-up camper, which I've actually used once, and have been rethinking since I discovered the amount of work involved with it. (I travel with a handicapped adult who cannot help with setup/tear down, and...
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