r/cargocamper

Everything is white grey or black at this point. What color would be good to accent? I’m thinking accent color for bungee cords and pillows on bed, etc.

I thought bright orange would look cool, but others have told me it would look bad.

Would love your opinions!

This is my 6’X10’ that I’ve been using for a few seasons now, and typically just inflate this queen size air mattress on the floor and call it a day but it’s really not working out for me and my wife anymore. I’ve looked into a few different options ,and was thinking about building it from wood first off, with some storage space under the foam mattress perhaps some of you have already done this? Please share your pictures of what you built.

Finished running all my 120V circuits. All wires are sitting on the first layer of insulation, second layer of insulation was channeled to give the wires something to run through so the plywood doesn't squish them. Hooked everything up to a Siemens load center. Waiting on a couple things to finally get the electrical all buttoned up.

Got the trailer raised up to its new height which should help with clearance of gray water tanks underneath and stopping the corners from dragging on steep driveways.

Water tanks came in. I'll have a capacity of 92 gallons of fresh water and 60 gallons of gray water.

Finally installed the 12V Outequip roof top AC unit. Had to reroute the wiring so it enters the trailer through the return duct, no extra holes needed on the roof. This thing cools like crazy! Plus, no condenser hanging off the front, no line sets to be ran, and no bulky mini split head unit.

All 3 windows cut and installed.

My buddy works for a marine supplier so he gave me his price on an Isotherm 4 gal water heater and Cruise 226 refrigerator. Water heater runs off 120V fridge will be on 12V

Need to finish getting the plywood walls back up and start framing out the shower. Opting for metal studs.

Tongue and groove ceiling up next. Its been a hot one!

Since this is something between a home and a boat, I've named her the Spaceship. Can't wait to finish this thing up!

My trailer has barn doors and the side door as the only exits/entrances. For safety and security I want to be able to lock the barn doors from the inside while making it impossible to be locked in from the outside while I am parked and camping.

I have a way to keep the door from being latched and locked from the outside, but now need a way to close and lock them from the inside. I want it to seal up tightly from the inside like it does when closing from the outside. See second photo for the interior.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?

Thanks!

EDIT: Thanks for many great ideas. One challenge is the door is pretty flimsy except around the edges to bolt on to. Many of these ideas are good work arounds.

I have a 12 foot v nose. Use a bouge tv fridge, led light strips, ceiling vent and a Starlink.

Would rather get a kit than piece it together myself (I am not good at math, and this is all way too confusing). So if you were to get a setup, who’d you suggest going through? Or what brands should I avoid?

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I don't want a portable power station. Looking for solar kit with good panels, controller, inverter and batteries.

Like this: https://www.weizeus.com/collections/complete-off-grid-kits/products/weize-400w-12v-complete-off-grid-solar-starter-kit-with-mppt-controller-2000w-inverter-100ah-battery

Or this: https://www.renogy.com/products/renogy-400w-complete-kit-for-workshop-shed?variant=43178651091059

Hi fellow campers. Any upgrade suggestions for driving your average 6x12, single axle, enclosed cargo trailer on a dirt or sandy road? I recently bought a trailer similar to the picture and want to haul it onto my cousins land in North Florida near Ocala. I've been down those roads and really only feel comfortable not to get stuck with my pickup truck. Would you recommend different tires? Axle upgrades?

Also if anyone has encountered any handy conversion guides please share. I would prefer to keep it simple; insulation, install 2 windows, A/C capable of South Florida heat, a few interior and exterior lights.

Picked this trailer up and a windstorm came through and a falling tree limb put a whole in my trailer. Had it covered with tape for while but would like to get a better looking solution. Anyone ever patched and a hole and it look half ass decent?

Finished the floor on the cargo door/deck this weekend. First major trip planned next week!

Saw this design on a YouTube video and copied it. Like how it gives maximum height when deployed vs low ceiling height stowed.

I was moving my 7x16 trailer the other day while my father was filming me, and while looking at the video I noticed the wheels looked slightly crooked. This part of the move was during a right, downward turn (it wasn’t a super tight turn, but definitely a U-turn). DCan anyone identify why this might be happening with the wheels? And how to possibly correct this? I’ll see if i can post the video in the comments…

I have a highlight jack and will lift up that side and see if anything is obviously loose. I’m about to hit the road for a month long trip and really need to figure this out before then (mid-July). Any help is greatly appreciated! This community has always been so helpful in a pinch. First time poster, but long time viewer! Thanks.

This took about three times as long as expected... today I finally returned the rented scaffolding, and can do the wiring with the collapsible ladder. This is four assemblies on 2x3 angle, fixtured to 24-foot longitudinal T-slot rails supported by the Wells Cargo hat sections. It is electrically organized as independent 2S2P on port and starboard., and each half has its own Victron MPPT controller. A physical ordeal at this creaky age, but now it gets fun... hopefully!

Hey Folks. What lightweight trailer would you pick for a weekender-type, cargo camper build? Note: This will be pulled by an AWD Sienna van that has 3,500 lb. max payload.

We live in Colorado, so mountain roads and highways.

I will mostly store and haul family bikes. Plus a gear storage bench, small hang-out area, and maybe a fold-down sleeping arrangement.

Ideally it is insulated, yet lightweight / manageable for towing behind a hybrid minivan with a 3” lift and 2” hitch.

I am thinking single-axle, and all-aluminum frame (versus heavy steel). Maybe 5x10 or 6x10… 6x12 would be nice, but with a ramp that’s a long length for fitting into trail-heads. I am also thinking of electric brakes, one or two small windows, side door, back ramp door…. One trailer shop talked me out of torsion axle. They recommended spring axle.

Please see images. These are quotes for partially built-out EZ and ATC trailers. Includes windows, etc. They are surprisingly close in price. The ATC is probably nicer, better equipped, and better insulated. The EZ is more affordable, and still adds the DIY element.

I have sticker shock, but maybe one of these makes sense… versus starting with a naked trailer and chipping away at the build myself.

So, questions:

1.) What quality lightweight trailer would you buy as your main platform?
2.) Would you do a partial-build / full-build immediately from the trailer shop, or try to “save money” via DIY?
3.) What do you think of these EZ trailer and ATC trailer quotes? What would you change?
4.) Is there a lightweight cargo trailer that doesn’t look like I am auditioning for an overlander photoshoot, or for a job as a commercial contractor?

Otherwise I might go cheap, basic, and not overthink it. BIG THANKS.

Currently have the shore/ generator running into a victron 30amp charger. Fused at 50a and into bank of three 330AH Newtipower LiPo4 batteries at 12v. Fused out of batteries at 250A into a main disconnect shutoff and then to the busbars. Inverter is Belttt 2000w pure sine- primarily will be used only for running tv. Will be installing a 12v outequip roof mount AC. Solar will be added at a later date but for now my suitcase generator should keep up batteries during daytime when camping without shore power.