Cargo Trailer Build Thread

[Whit30]

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 windows

Next up
 Build a cabinet for the fuse box
Paint or clear coat walls and ceiling 
Beds/sofa
Countertops 
Shelves
Spare tire
100-200w portable solar
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[Bud Smiley]

Very nice. I like that trailer design. What's the interior height?

 

[Whit30]

Very nice. I like that trailer design. What's the interior height?

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

 

[highdesertranger]

nice. highdesertranger

 

[Wabbit]

Very nice! With 200ah of battery, go 200w solar.

 

[user 423]

Looks great. You should end up with a very nice abode. I'm jealous.

 

[John61CT]

400w better unless always in bright sunny weather

 

[Whit30]

400w better unless always in bright sunny weather

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.

 

[John61CT]

Then if you want the bank to last, make sure you have the gear and knowledge to ensure you don't consume as much as you can charge each day.

Including rarely drawing below 50%, and getting back to true 100% Full more often than not.

 

[Whit30]

Then if you want the bank to last, make sure you have the gear and knowledge to ensure you don't consume as much as you can charge each day.

Including rarely drawing below 50%, and getting back to true 100% Full more often than not.

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 vehicle and anytime connected to shore power.