I am starting to lean towards a cargo trailer and there are 2 sizes that I am sure that my 2014 Ford Escape can tow. It has a 3,500 tow rating and is setup from the factory with hitch etc. with 4 pin connector for lights.
Plain Ol' Trailers has the 5X8 at 840 lbs empty, and the 5X10 at 980 lbs empty. I can't decide if I should stay at the smaller one or get the one with the extra 2 feet. I am not planning on building anything heavy inside. I want to set it up with basic cot and mattress, maybe some 3 drawer Sterlite containers, and just simple non cluttered things. Of course if I like traveling and staying in it, and it is convenient as well as comfortable I may build some more permanent fixtures.
The inside is only 5 foot high so I will have to stoop just a little because I am 5' 6". I don't want to have it extended up another 6 inches because I want it to be about the same height as my Escape. The 5 foot width should be good and not stick out either. That way I can keep everything tucked within my tow vehicle.
Also I am going to have the factory put in a 15"x24"slider screened window on each side of the trailer for ventilation (2 total). I am going to install a fantastic fan myself because they will only install one with an electric package. I think I can handle that.
Oh, and I am thinking that I will just have the one single real door and not have a side door installed. The bed will be running lengthwise along the inside and I will have room to walk by it when I enter from the rear.
I want to try to keep it simple and keep expenses down at the same time.
So, I would appreciate any ideas and suggestions about the cargo trailer idea I am considering.
Thanks
Steve
Plain Ol' Trailers has the 5X8 at 840 lbs empty, and the 5X10 at 980 lbs empty. I can't decide if I should stay at the smaller one or get the one with the extra 2 feet. I am not planning on building anything heavy inside. I want to set it up with basic cot and mattress, maybe some 3 drawer Sterlite containers, and just simple non cluttered things. Of course if I like traveling and staying in it, and it is convenient as well as comfortable I may build some more permanent fixtures.
The inside is only 5 foot high so I will have to stoop just a little because I am 5' 6". I don't want to have it extended up another 6 inches because I want it to be about the same height as my Escape. The 5 foot width should be good and not stick out either. That way I can keep everything tucked within my tow vehicle.
Also I am going to have the factory put in a 15"x24"slider screened window on each side of the trailer for ventilation (2 total). I am going to install a fantastic fan myself because they will only install one with an electric package. I think I can handle that.
Oh, and I am thinking that I will just have the one single real door and not have a side door installed. The bed will be running lengthwise along the inside and I will have room to walk by it when I enter from the rear.
I want to try to keep it simple and keep expenses down at the same time.
So, I would appreciate any ideas and suggestions about the cargo trailer idea I am considering.
Thanks
Steve