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Trailer boondocking3/7/2023 Finally all furniture.īut first the solar goes in as I have a country lot (no power) to park the trailer while I build Most of my tools are cordless with the exception of my table saw and larger router. Foam will be blown in, basement completed using engineered I joists, then wiring and plumbing placed and then flooring and walls. So, I'll be stripping them out and cutting them to create u-shaped true 4x2 frames that will be attached around side and roof ribs which are 1x1 thus changing them to 4x2 "studs". I wanted the trailer stripped including no interior plywood walls, but apparently the metal by itself is not stiff enough to be able to tow it without these. ![]() Still working on design so not everything is shown, and I am considering some alternative designs. Here is a sketch of the upper area, which includes the fridge (Narrow full size 120V), Induction Cooktop, Microwave, washroom including full shower, and you can see the generator/heater alcove on the outside. I'll be adding a floor plan to protect it. I'm also sacrificing 4 inches on sides and top for closed cell foam insulation (3") and wire/plumbing ways.įloor insulation will be 3" blown under the trailer floor in the framing. I bought the tallest trailer I could get from the manufacturer. Much of my storage area will be in the floor, as I am sacrificing 10" on the floor for the tanks and storage. Between the wheel wells you can see the water tanks. Yeah, I know the water weights about 1200 lbs, My batteries are 300 lbs.Īttached is a sketch of the "basement". ![]() I purchased a beefier suspension and tongue. There will also be satellite-communication with gps hidden inside with it's own back up battery so if anyone takes the trailer I can find it.Ĭlick to expand.GVWR will be no more than 10,000 lbs although I am hoping for much less. You want to steal my stuff, bring a good sawsall, and be prepared to cut in a pry-bar won't cut it (pun intended). I'm also designing a bluetooth remote locking system for both doors that will be like a vault with latches at all corners and centre of door edges. 140 Gallons fresh, 80 gallons grey.Ĥ feet at the back for my tools and workshop. No windows, but I will have a virtual window.ĭiesel generator, and heat, including Water Heater.Ĭomposting Toilet so only fresh and grey water. I will be insulating to R21 all-round as I intend to make this a true four season RV. I've purchased 8 used 230W panels, so about 1600W. ![]() Unfortunately my trailer is the US and I'm in Canada so can't get my hands on it. I bought it new and stripped, except for a rack. My intent is to live full-time in my trailer, an 8x24, plus 4 foot wedge.
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