Walk-in Cooler.. Trailer Build

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First time seeing this thread, this is awesome. I plan to eventually build out a cargo trailer into a toy hauler/RV. I plan on putting a big chest freezer in, but this is interesting.
 
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First time seeing this thread, this is awesome. I plan to eventually build out a cargo trailer into a toy hauler/RV. I plan on putting a big chest freezer in, but this is interesting.
A big chest freezer will work for most applications especially if it's only a couple of people. All I know is every time I use it, I have a big grin on my face. It was time consuming, and the build cost is probably a lot more now than when I did it but, it was worth every penny! I saw multiple camps drop a buck and within 24-48 hours the whole camp was gone because of the worry of meat spoiling. We had 2 hunters tag out opening day and they stayed until the last tag was filled which was an epic hunt in my books. On the way home I had the thermometer receiving unit in the cab with me and it never dropped below 38 degrees on the 6-hour drive 😁. If you're serious and need help don't hesitate to reach out to me 👍
 

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A big chest freezer will work for most applications especially if it's only a couple of people. All I know is every time I use it, I have a big grin on my face. It was time consuming, and the build cost is probably a lot more now than when I did it but, it was worth every penny! I saw multiple camps drop a buck and within 24-48 hours the whole camp was gone because of the worry of meat spoiling. We had 2 hunters tag out opening day and they stayed until the last tag was filled which was an epic hunt in my books. On the way home I had the thermometer receiving unit in the cab with me and it never dropped below 38 degrees on the 6-hour drive 😁. If you're serious and need help don't hesitate to reach out to me 👍
Regardless of cost that build is cool as hell and will allow you to hunt extended periods of time without worry. I say Bravo sir!
 
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This is fantastic! You are going to send me down quite the rabbit-hole!
:LOL: You're welcome. I was in the rabbit hole for a long time before I built it, and I'm still in there trying to figure out the details for the rear camping quarters.
 

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:LOL: You're welcome. I was in the rabbit hole for a long time before I built it, and I'm still in there trying to figure out the details for the rear camping quarters.
Do you mind sharing what you have there so far?
 
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Do you mind sharing what you have there so far?
It's nothing impressive, just something in the mean time till I figure out exactly what I want. Mounted E track down the side for the removable drop down bunks and added a drop down table off the Dutch door.
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This is one of the best threads I've read. Great work and appreciate you taking the time to document the process so we could all learn a little something. I have been brainstorming a stationary cooler build for years now and i am about to take the plunge. I'll get some pics soon and start a new thread so as not to hijack this thread.
 
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This is one of the best threads I've read. Great work and appreciate you taking the time to document the process so we could all learn a little something. I have been brainstorming a stationary cooler build for years now and i am about to take the plunge. I'll get some pics soon and start a new thread so as not to hijack this thread.
Thank you. All i can say is you won't regret it :)
 
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Just got back from a 2nd season elk hunt that didn't disappoint. I have never really run the cooler in this cold of weather but the temps averaged 30-50F for a high and 20-30F for a low.. the cooler pretty much was stable and held 33-34 degrees the whole time through the highs and lows throughout the days. The bonus i saw was when it hit 20F at night, the meat didn't freeze 👍
3 bulls hangin with room for more 🤙
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