RoadtripsAndCampfires
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For the few that have followed another thread I've discovered that my towing capacity is way, way less than I thought it was and the trailer we had planned on getting will not be a good fit. Because we are going for 2 years we want some space so will choose a 7 x 16' enclosed cargo. At first we wanted the V-nose but then considered some safety factors and for us the choice will be regular nose, rounded roof edges, barn doors and an RV latch side door. As many windows as the weight is going to allow depending upon sizes, etc. A few of them will be small just so I can look out and get a tiny bit of air in that corner.
Rather than build it out in grand style like so many do piling one wood piece along side another we are going to do this as lightweight as possible. We are long time campers and used to setting up camping style so we want to do that but have it look like it's expensive heavy build. Inside the cupboard doors will be wire racks well supported and attached to the walls but weighing less than wood and looking like those you find in closets.
Back up pantry canned goods will be in a plastic bin with lid and a check list on the front telling me what's in it but sitting directly on the floor. No dust inside getting on the lids to fall into the mix when opened. The lighter stuff in plastic boxes to keep bugs and mice out will be higher above the counter on the same lightweight shelves behind nice doors.
The fridge/freezer will be chest style and run off solar with a back up generator just in case. That will be the heaviest item in the trailer. We are headed to Ikea this morning to check a modular sink/counter that is only $140 and totally light weight. We can secure that to the wall.
I have a fantastic fan, bi-directional 2 speed. I once put 2 on our Chalet and had to take them off because they were too heavy. We put one in the Class B and the second one will go in the cargo trailer.
Also at Ikea is a futon type couch bed I want to look at. I saw someone use one in their cargo van and the idea of having a couch if it's winter and one is stuck inside is really a great idea but we would loose the under the bed bin storage so not sure yet.
Will put the B up for sale and then get the trailer. My livingroom is already sectioned off as we lay it out using similar shapes to what we want to build out.
This looks like fun and wow, will this be quick compared to what we might have done.
Rather than build it out in grand style like so many do piling one wood piece along side another we are going to do this as lightweight as possible. We are long time campers and used to setting up camping style so we want to do that but have it look like it's expensive heavy build. Inside the cupboard doors will be wire racks well supported and attached to the walls but weighing less than wood and looking like those you find in closets.
Back up pantry canned goods will be in a plastic bin with lid and a check list on the front telling me what's in it but sitting directly on the floor. No dust inside getting on the lids to fall into the mix when opened. The lighter stuff in plastic boxes to keep bugs and mice out will be higher above the counter on the same lightweight shelves behind nice doors.
The fridge/freezer will be chest style and run off solar with a back up generator just in case. That will be the heaviest item in the trailer. We are headed to Ikea this morning to check a modular sink/counter that is only $140 and totally light weight. We can secure that to the wall.
I have a fantastic fan, bi-directional 2 speed. I once put 2 on our Chalet and had to take them off because they were too heavy. We put one in the Class B and the second one will go in the cargo trailer.
Also at Ikea is a futon type couch bed I want to look at. I saw someone use one in their cargo van and the idea of having a couch if it's winter and one is stuck inside is really a great idea but we would loose the under the bed bin storage so not sure yet.
Will put the B up for sale and then get the trailer. My livingroom is already sectioned off as we lay it out using similar shapes to what we want to build out.
This looks like fun and wow, will this be quick compared to what we might have done.
