Cargo trailer conversions?

[ElPollo]

I just sold one this week, 6x10 with ARB awning + room. It was super versatile for just me + one other person. However my group is getting bigger so I had to upgrade. Went 7x16. I’ve been working on it and should have to ready to go before I head west in 2 weeks.

I like it. Very utilitarian, but clean looking. And a good size to haul and get in and out of places. Hear you on space, though. I am working on a 7x7x14.

When you put the side window in, how did you deal with cutting the frame? Did you add extra bracing to support it? I am planning on putting in vertical windows between the 16” tubing so I don’t have to do that.

 

[WVTrooper]

I like it. Very utilitarian, but clean looking. And a good size to haul and get in and out of places. Hear you on space, though. I am working on a 7x7x14.

When you put the side window in, how did you deal with cutting the frame? Did you add extra bracing to support it? I am planning on putting in vertical windows between the 16” tubing so I don’t have to do that.

In the 6x10, I didn't install those ones. I ordered them from the manufacturer with them. At the time I wasn't sure that I wanted to cut a hole in a brand new trailer. On the new one, I did install that one, but its in the door and I didn't run into any bracing there.

 

[BCsteve]

I just sold one this week, 6x10 with ARB awning + room. It was super versatile for just me + one other person. However my group is getting bigger so I had to upgrade. Went 7x16. I’ve been working on it and should have to ready to go before I head west in 2 weeks.

Looks like a nice set up. Make sure to show us your new 7x16 when you're done with it.

 

[BCsteve]

Here’s mine, a 6x12 that I built to take my daughters out hunting in comfort. Added vinyl floor, couch that turns into a queen size bed with storage underneath, Dickinson marine propane heater, 12V with solar panel.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

You got my wheels turning with this. Sometime we get hung up on complex solutions and miss the simple ones. Thanks.

Does the wind ever cause the grommets to come off these hooks?

You have to make it pretty tight. I have not had the tarp come loose in the wind.

 

[ElPollo]

You have to make it pretty tight. I have not had the tarp come loose in the wind.

Thanks. I live in pretty windy country, which is why I’m shit-canning the idea of the RV awning. I’m going to give this some more thought and try to come up with something light, simple and durable. Seems likely to be a pick two situation though.

 

[DuckDawg22]

Man this thread has my wheels turning. I grew up with a 2002 Weekend Warrior toy hauler which was built like a brick shithouse; newer trailers don't come close to the build quality as others have said. This is way more versatile and still provides some comfort for my wife and young kids while pulling double duty for gear

 

[ElPollo]

Ripping out the walls to insulate. The plywood is attached with an air nailer that uses nails that look like tiny Phillips head screws. And when you get the walls off, you can see a lot of day light between the frame and the exterior aluminum sheeting. I had read that it was worth taking the walls off to call and seal everything. They weren’t wrong.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I didn't tear any of the original walls apart. I went to Home Depot and bought 4x8 sheets of 1" foam insulation. I cut and fit the sheets one wall at a time. I then marked where all the metal frames were and sprayed contact cement on everything. Stuck all the prefitted sheets on the walls and put stainless screws into the frames using 1" galvanized washers. I then taped all the seams with 2" duct tape. The foam sheets had a white side with writing on it and a silver side, I left the silver side out. Notice the interior of the door, that's what the inside looks like. Does an amazing job keeping the inside warm.