Is this Trailer better, or is it all Hype

[bullfrog]

For the materials and components used and the design this looks like a good buy but quality depends on how it is put together. If you were a craftsman building this for yourself would you use more welds for example. This trailer has a lot of good stuff and the cost reflects that, in fact it should cost more, but only if has the items mentioned in the my post above.

 

[DannyB1954]

I went in and talked to him today and I was very impressed. These look like the very best option for people with little skills or money. I'm going back tomorrow to shoot a video and I'll post it soon. The website wasn't very clear to me and I'll have all the facts tomorrow.

It must be a miracle, I've lived in a vehicle with cheap white styrofoam with no covering on it for over 12 years and somehow lived through it.  IMPOSSIBLE!

Don't ask for advice if you are going to be a smart ass. Your last paragraph implies that I am an idiot. That is not a good way to treat people assisting you. 

I worked in transport refrigeration repair for 30 years. That is not the best insulation. Pointing that out was my mistake as you have already convinced yourself it is the greatest.

 

[tx2sturgis]

I think he was just being tongue-in-cheek. We dont have enough smileys, or emojis, on here to use for good effect.

But actually that exposed foam will very easily melt or burn if placed too close to a heat source.

The heat source can be anything from a propane stove to an overheated, shorting wire.

I know this from experience.

The fumes are really nasty if it does catch fire.

So that's why, in a living space, it should be covered.

 

[ArtW]

The Base model is $3400, Vs the Runaway base at $2500, but a foot wider, a foot longer, and almost 2 feet higher, with 2x the windows, roof prewired for future solar or A/C (note yellow wire)" double barn doors, 12" Aluminum tread plate front sides and rear, aluminum tread plate fenders, LED light package, Insulated Ceiling & Walls, (2) 110v outlets, 24" side door, AC hatch door ,White Metal Ceiling, (2) 110v power plugs, A/C hatch
Plus at 850lb, my Ranger could pull it easilly

If this thing is as represented, and I could go back to before I bought my travel trailer, I would be all over it
hell, if I'd really thought about it, I could have got one of these instead of a van

as to building out out without skills
http://www.vanlifecrisis.com/2015/09/the-320-1-hour-van-conversion.html
done in a flash, on the cheap

 

[johnny b]

Not having seen a ‘WeeRoll’ up close and personal here is a comparison based on web site info.
I’m using the Proline (nhtrailer.com) site for comparison for two reasons…it has a ton of stuff listed along with factory direct pricing, plus I’ve crawled around, thru and under a Proline trailer and consider it a quality, high end trailer…however Prolines are ALUMINUM, so prices are a bit of apples to oranges.

So looking at the pictures of the WeeRoll ‘Cloud’ model, I optioned a similar Proline ‘Cargo’ model just to see how they  compare…pricewise.

Proline:

5 x 10 With 5.5’ ceiling w/ 20” V nose and narrow (82”) 2200# Dexter axle,  w/vent, , 15” wheels, screwless  skin,  seamless roof, 16’’ on center aluminum tube, 24” stoneguard on v nose, ¾” drymax floor, led lights, 3/8” plywood or vinyl walls, choice of cargo or ramp rear doors.

$ 3895 (base)


Options:
Finished and polyiso insulated ceiling $500
Polyiso Insulated walls $350
Stoneguard sides $200
2 Windows $550
Access door $70
110 volt input w/ 1 inside receptacle $100
 
Total $ 5665
 
[6x10 w/ 6’ 1” ceiling,  36” V nose, 3500# 94” (Dexter) axle and same standard features.
$ 4395 (base)    w/ same options- $ 6165]
 
WeeRoll “Cloud” model $ 3995
5 x 10 w/ 21” nose and 5.5’ ceiling (I'm assuming the pictures show the included options)

$1670 difference (5 x 10 x 5.5) Aluminum vs steel? (Both 'premium' builders)
 
Just based on WeeRoll’s website and build pictures I would say it appears to be a well built small trailer well suited for the ‘less skilled’ buyer who can then focus on the interior comforts of a buildout. The price is on the high end but may be well worth it.

In a previous thread I’ve mentioned the use of RTA (ready to assemble) cabinetry and sink bases as a way to avoid the labor costs of a woodworker…an example here:
https://www.rtacabinetstore.com/RTA...a-cabinets/Premier-Oak-Sink-Base-Cabinet-42W/
Google ‘ready to assemble cabinets’ for more choices. The ones I’ve looked at are all plywood and use various methods of ‘quick connect’ latches.

OK, back to original question…in my opinion the WeeRoll is a premium priced trailer that may very well be worth that price.
If I were younger and looking to do a small trailer buildout I’d probably go with a ‘Wells Cargo’ trailer and do the building myself. But since those days are gone, paying for the necessary options may be required and in today’s economy it don’t come cheap.

Looking forward to Bob’s video.

 

[Lj Unlimited]

I don't think they are unreasonably priced. I like the heavy duty frame. I would like at least a 6'6" or 7' interior height. Does anyone know if they customize features? I'd rather have roof vents than an air conditioner cutout. Looking forward to Bobs Video.

 

[olddude48]

I think I saw these at the Ocala RV show a month or so back. I wasn't able to see the frame work at the RV show.
I was a welder by trade back in the 70's and 80's. The frame looks pretty good from what I can see on their web page. I don't care for their choice of insulation and they are too small for my taste.
I've been looking at cargo trailers for a conversion and a 6 x 10 to 7 x 12 with 6+ feet of head room is about the size I would be comfortable in. I'm a DIY guy so I would do my own build and enjoy the process.
They are probably an OK value if you aren't a DIY person and the size offered fits your needs but I would be interested to see what one might cost in a size I'm comfortable in.

 

[tx2sturgis]

I've been looking at cargo trailers for a conversion and a 6 x 10 to 7 x 12 with 6+ feet of head room is about the size I would be comfortable in. I'm a DIY guy so I would do my own build and enjoy the process.

I bought a 6x12, single axle, ramp door with a 'barrel' ceiling.

The barrel ceiling has it's pros and cons.

First, it gives a lot more headroom and helps avoid rain 'pooling' and snow loads on the roof. It looks better, to me, and it is probably a tiny bit better on gas used to pull it down the highway.

But, its a bit harder to finish inside and you are probably not gonna be putting any large solar panels on the roof, flexible or otherwise. You COULD build up a rack that attached on the sides, but then you have a lot of hardware up there catching wind.

Its also a bit harder to add a roof vent, since the roof is curved, not flat.

It all amounts to a trade-off on all of these trailers....but do figure out what you want ahead of time.

 

[Ballenxj]

At least one piece of foam is much smaller than the cavity that it is in, (their home page 4th pic from the bottom). 

  I noticed that too. If you take product shots of an item your company sells, you usually pick one of the best examples to use for your advertisement.
 I hope the fit of the insulation in the others is not worse?
Overall build quality seems better than average, and I also think repairs would be easier as it gets older because of the way it's built.
In summary, I would pick this over a teardrop. (I think)

 

[wagoneer]

This is my first look at this trailer, fairly impressive. Being a truck camper I find it difficult to customize the existing floor plan in my aged out but usable 93 Being on the other side of the country does not help shipping is available but I really would need to take a good look.

 

[vagari]

They seem very competitive if you compare all the extras they provide. It just depends on if you want to do the work or have them do it. My guess is you are getting a better trailer based on what I see on their website and that they are smaller shop probably taking more time and care for quality then the big assembly line companies. They can do 6x10 and 6x12 trailers and 6'6" heights (I emailed them) but I don't know costs. 

Here is a similar 5x8 I priced at TrailerShowroom.com for comparison. 

5x8 trailer $1,640
 - not dexter axle
 - extend triple tube tongue $175
 - vnose $210
 - radial tires $100
 - 6" add height $120
 - 2 15x30 windows $270
 - 1 30x30 window $170
 - ceiling insulation $112
 - wall insulation $136
 - vinyl ceiling liner $136
 - vinyl walls $152
 - a/c door $100
 - Wire and Brace for A/C $40
 - Triple Tube Tongue  $70
 - walk on roof $160
 - one piece roof $120
 - two 110 Volt outlets $60
 - LED exterior lights $75
 - Fold down stabalizer jacks $55
 - 12 Volt interior light w/switch $20
 - Reciever hitch $100?
 - Stainmaster flooring $220?
 - 5000 BTU AC $150?
 - I'm sure I missed some things
 - semi-screwless exterior??
 - 24" Stone guard front??
 - added structural benefits?
 - value of Dexter axle?
Total cost $3,866 from TrailerShowroom

 

[VJG1977]

I had not seen that make or model of trailer...they look well made to me...especially the full tubing roof bows and the solid one-piece roof. Looks very well built.

In the picture about half way down the page Bob linked to, the one with text that says "No screws in roof which prevent leaks"  I see what looks like two seams.  The next picture with the roll of roofing also has what looks like a seam.  Screwing through the side is good but I would not call that one piece.

 

[tx2sturgis]

In the picture about half way down the page Bob linked to, the one with text that says "No screws in roof which prevent leaks"  I see what looks like two seams.  The next picture with the roll of roofing also has what looks like a seam.  Screwing through the side is good but I would not call that one piece.

I was assuming that they meant one piece, solid roof. I might have assumed wrong, but the pictures show one thing, the text implies something else...

Oh well...

Win some, lose some.

 

[eDJ_]

Recently I was talking with a women who brokers in Horses.  I was telling her & her husband about this Forum and the passing interest in converting Horse Trailers to  Cargo/Stealth Living Trailers.   Her Husband asked me if I knew much about Horse Trailers and I cut to the chase and ask of what he would tell me.

He went on to explain that all of theirs were made of heavy duty aluminum so that they wouldn't rust and still be light in weight.  He explained that they were beyond rugged and that I ought to check them out.  So far I haven't gotten there.   But I liked what he was telling me that I could get one in height over 6 ft. (7ft or higher).  That would fit my needs.  He thought that for no more weight than I'd be carrying in my proposed Trailer that it may be worth my investigating.   He seemed to think that if these trailers of his could stand up to Horses they could meet or exceed anything I'd put them up against. 

Just thought I'd mention this.  I didn't know at that time these things were made with aluminum frames that could withstand anxious Horses bolting around in them.

A couple weeks ago when I drove a DAV Van to Lexington Ky there was a big wreck there on the interstate.  There was a large Horse trailer ahead of me and we were in bumper to bumper traffic.  It was getting hot and the  horse trailer looked like it was a boat in rough water.   I saw the driver get out and try to calm the Horses but there wasn't much he could do.   I was impressed that the trailer contained them with all that acting up the Horses were doing.  Rugged outfits.

 

[highdesertranger]

a note about aluminum stock trailers. animal urine corrodes aluminum fast. basically after every use the trailer must be thoroughly cleaned out. if it wasn't done every time it will be corroded. ask me how I know. highdesertranger

 

[caretaker]

also about aluminum, unlike steel once something made of aluminum STARTS to corrode its too late. the stuff isn't like steel, it seems to desolve uniformly, and once you see those white powdery salts, the fat lady sung. its like it disintegrates from the inside out.

 

[RVTravel]

Don't ask for advice if you are going to be a smart ass. Your last paragraph implies that I am an idiot. That is not a good way to treat people assisting you.

Bob was joking. I have not met him yet, but have been around enough to tell that..lol.

 

[PattySprinter]

The van I am looking at gets about 22 mpg - anyone have very rough idea how hauling a trailer will affect the mpg?
... highway - pulling 1000 pounds - going about 60 mph ...

 

[RVTravel]

I'd guess at least a 5 mpg drop.

 

[masterplumber]

I guess mpg drop will depend upon drivetrain in the van, and how loaded it is. For example, my cargo trailer conversion weighs right around 3500 lbs. Behind my diesel pickup it literally makes no difference in mpg, and I've double and triple checked it over the course of 15,000 + miles. Now my son's Jeep Cherokee can actually tow it, but I suspect it would probably drop about 4 - 5 mpg as it would be maxed out, especially in the mountains.