jooliepoolie
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This isn't a van, so some things work differently. For example, only the frame is steel and the walls are aluminum, which limits where you can drill/mount things. And I think there's a lot more swaying and bouncing while on the road, so things need to be really locked down while travelling. However, there are a lot of cool ideas in this forum so I'd thought I'd share a few pics of my cargo trailer in case anything is useful to someone.
I purchased my trailer used. I picked it in part since it had some features just as I'd been thinking, and the previous owner had already made some great upgrades. There are other features I might have done differently, but I probably wouldn't have known until I'd used it for a while anyway. The e-track isn't at the height we would have picked necessarily in all places, but is super handy.
It's a 6x10 v-nose (Wells Fargo Tote Wagon TW-101V) with an extra 6" of headroom. I love the fact that it's short enough I can fit it into a standard parking space and the width (including the fenders) is no more than our truck. However, since the inside width is 5'9" and I'm 5'8" tall some days I wish it was 6" wider.
These days I usually pull it with my Jeep Liberty CRD (diesel)
Having openable windows on both sides means there is a lot of light. Plus there are two openable skylights (one had a 12v exhaust fan, but it fell apart recently and I need to replace it).
The nose came with a simple bench in front, but I rebuilt it with multiple shelves and plenty of hooks for my "kitchen". I usually cook outside. Since this photo I've replaced the water box on the left with a second NEMO Helio foot-pump shower that has the spray head over the blue sink - it's great for washing up. The upper water box is drinking water. We build the little table; it has a simple folding support underneath. The support folds against the wall for travel, with a pin to hold it in place. The table pulls out (also pinned in place) and is stored under the futon for travel. I have more photos of it somewhere if anyone is interested.
The trailer came with a couch that folds up completely against the wall, or folds out into a double bed. We don't expect to need to fold it up all the way, so took out those straps. It's pretty cozy for two when folded out and the foam is very worn in spots, so we're trying to figure out a better alternative for sleeping two (I often travel alone and prefer the platform bed). Costco had plastic boxes the perfect size to slide under the couch, so there is tons of storage under there for food, kitchen supplies, camping supplies, etc.
The back doors swing open (rather than the more common flip-down ramp style door), which means they can be opened much more easily when backed into a parking or camping spot. Also, I can open just one. There is tons of storage under the platform bed, which is normally accessed from the back doors.
I'd like to make an extension for the platform bed that would make it big enough for two, but it would take up a lot of space if it was a permanent arrangement. I'm hoping to figure out an extension that slides out. Either with an extra pad for the extra surface area or a bigger futon that folds in some way. The etrack could be used to support the pull-out. Something along those lines.
I purchased my trailer used. I picked it in part since it had some features just as I'd been thinking, and the previous owner had already made some great upgrades. There are other features I might have done differently, but I probably wouldn't have known until I'd used it for a while anyway. The e-track isn't at the height we would have picked necessarily in all places, but is super handy.
It's a 6x10 v-nose (Wells Fargo Tote Wagon TW-101V) with an extra 6" of headroom. I love the fact that it's short enough I can fit it into a standard parking space and the width (including the fenders) is no more than our truck. However, since the inside width is 5'9" and I'm 5'8" tall some days I wish it was 6" wider.
These days I usually pull it with my Jeep Liberty CRD (diesel)
Having openable windows on both sides means there is a lot of light. Plus there are two openable skylights (one had a 12v exhaust fan, but it fell apart recently and I need to replace it).
The nose came with a simple bench in front, but I rebuilt it with multiple shelves and plenty of hooks for my "kitchen". I usually cook outside. Since this photo I've replaced the water box on the left with a second NEMO Helio foot-pump shower that has the spray head over the blue sink - it's great for washing up. The upper water box is drinking water. We build the little table; it has a simple folding support underneath. The support folds against the wall for travel, with a pin to hold it in place. The table pulls out (also pinned in place) and is stored under the futon for travel. I have more photos of it somewhere if anyone is interested.
The trailer came with a couch that folds up completely against the wall, or folds out into a double bed. We don't expect to need to fold it up all the way, so took out those straps. It's pretty cozy for two when folded out and the foam is very worn in spots, so we're trying to figure out a better alternative for sleeping two (I often travel alone and prefer the platform bed). Costco had plastic boxes the perfect size to slide under the couch, so there is tons of storage under there for food, kitchen supplies, camping supplies, etc.
The back doors swing open (rather than the more common flip-down ramp style door), which means they can be opened much more easily when backed into a parking or camping spot. Also, I can open just one. There is tons of storage under the platform bed, which is normally accessed from the back doors.
I'd like to make an extension for the platform bed that would make it big enough for two, but it would take up a lot of space if it was a permanent arrangement. I'm hoping to figure out an extension that slides out. Either with an extra pad for the extra surface area or a bigger futon that folds in some way. The etrack could be used to support the pull-out. Something along those lines.
