The fam and I went out this weekend and it served to reinforce some of the ideas I have for this trailer. As I looked around camp I pointed out the items that would be stowed yet easily accessible keeping set up and take down to less than 15 minutes. My wife isn't as big on "exploring" as I am so I can drop the trailer at camp and she can stay and relax while the rest of us bounce around the backwoods.
Payday is coming so I plan on sandblasting soon, I'm still trying to figure out the best way to get the tail gate off without damaging it too bad. It may be a moot point since it'll be replaced anyway, I was somewhat concerned with salvaging the hinges as I think they're original.
I'm going to use
Zero Rust paint because it applies directly to bare metal and comes in red. Apparently the military uses it for equipment, and the fact that it comes in a rattle can for touch ups is nice too.
Adventure Trailers
new kitchen has given me some ideas to add on to my existing thoughts about the kitchen. I'm pretty sure that fully outfitted AT kitchen will cost more than I paid for the trailer but using a pelican case (or something like it) would be useful. Another idea I had was to use a truck underbody tool box as the dimensions are close to what I think I'll need.
I'll post photos after sandblasting.