rwingnut
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As we were expecting our new baby, I started trying to figure out how the family was still going to go camping. We don't really travel light and our greyhound takes up a lot of space. Adding a baby to that, was going to make things difficult. I realized that I needed a trailer, and the ability to keep it packed to be able to take off on short notice was a bonus. So, I've spent the last few months researching trailer design ideas on this site and have now started my build.
We like to explore forest roads and out of the way places in the Four Corners. I want the trailer to handle any terrain I may go on with our FJ Cruiser. I'm not a hard-core off-roader but don't want the trailer to limit where I can go. The trailer is to act as a base camp. All equipment for day trips will stay on the FJ such as recovery equipment, spare fuel, bikes, etc.
I don't want to be tied to the trailer in those cases we end up somewhere more developed so everything should be removable to be able to camp where a vehicle is not allowed. That also mean no roof top tent. I prefer tent camping on the ground anyway. Plus, our 80lb greyhound stays in the tent with us and I don't want to carry him up a ladder.
The basic concept is to have a rear tailgate that is the kitchen and a front tailgate for the cooler. The space between would be for storing all of our gear. I'll install water tank(s) for ~16 – 18 gallons. I'll be posting pictures and will discuss more of the design as I go along.
We like to explore forest roads and out of the way places in the Four Corners. I want the trailer to handle any terrain I may go on with our FJ Cruiser. I'm not a hard-core off-roader but don't want the trailer to limit where I can go. The trailer is to act as a base camp. All equipment for day trips will stay on the FJ such as recovery equipment, spare fuel, bikes, etc.
I don't want to be tied to the trailer in those cases we end up somewhere more developed so everything should be removable to be able to camp where a vehicle is not allowed. That also mean no roof top tent. I prefer tent camping on the ground anyway. Plus, our 80lb greyhound stays in the tent with us and I don't want to carry him up a ladder.
The basic concept is to have a rear tailgate that is the kitchen and a front tailgate for the cooler. The space between would be for storing all of our gear. I'll install water tank(s) for ~16 – 18 gallons. I'll be posting pictures and will discuss more of the design as I go along.