Trailer Plan

Amanda's Camp trailer:

• Put tarp back on.
• Clean (Windows, Walls, Exterior, Interior, Cabinets, All Bedding)
• Check Toilet, Sink+Shower For leaks
• Check for Rust
• Check if Working Fridge+Stove+Fan
• Paint Everything ($20)
• Paint Exterior silver ($40)
• Fix Any Roof Leaks ($69 Sealant)
• Replace Roof Vent ($49)
• Chaulk+Fix Windows($15).
• Make Curtains.($5)
• Rebuild Front end Exterior 2 major cracks where pulling apart. Possible Wood Rot (Spray foam $40). Clamps, screws and spray foam+tape($40) recommended.
• Cheap red tail lights($20)
• Stabilize roof structure. Pull the panels off the ceiling where the structure sucks. And try to replace any broken 2x4s.
• Pull the bathroom walls to find leak and replace structure
• Adam suggests using white 90-degree roofing flashing on top of major leaks
• Budget($500)
• Ultimately Worth $3000-$4500

Tools:

• Clamps
• Prybar
• Screw gun
• Long+short screws
• Hammer
• Caulk
• Garbage bags

Parts:

Fiberboard

Replacement Vent

Roof Sealant

Roof Seal Tap

Toilet

Amanda Repair Videos

Videos:

My Priorities:

• Warmer & Quieter than a Tent
• Easy to Tow
• Just for Sleeping. (Cook Outside)
• Length: 8 feet?
• Width: 5 Feet?
• Weight: Less than 500lbs
• Easy-ish to walk into the perfect camping spot
• Cheap so that I can lend it to friends without worry.

I hate sleeping in a tent. Cold, Noisy People, Bugs, Hard Ground, etc.

Options:

• Build Full 5x8' Trailer--But where do I park it?
• Build Bike Trailer--But can I tow it behind a car?
• Build Wooden Tent--Store in Backyard
• Sleep in Taurus Wagon--Add Bug Screen to rear window.

Best Option would be something that can be towed, yet light enough to be moved and stored in my back yard

Features I'd like(on Any Design):

• Fold-out Awning+Mosquito Tent
• LED Lighting on Outside and Inside.
• Sound System
• Doors (on both sides)Latches to Hold Open
• Window for Light.
• Cooler Storage
• Mirror
• External Electrical Plug
• Fold Out Table
• Tie Downs inside for cargo

If I go with the Teardrop Design, I'd Like:

• Sink
• Passthrough Cabinets In+Outside
• Water Tank Underneath.
• Padding to prevent hitting Head. (Pool Noodles)
• Extra Hatches for Stuff
• 2 Mattresses so they can be stacked

Optional (Crazy) Ideas:

• Solar Panels (Dylan?)
• Toilet?
• Reflective Silver Insulation? (Dylan?)
• Periscope/Dome to look out?
• Propane Heater? (+CO Detector)
• Storage under floor?
• Spot for Bosco?
• Back door folds up to double as Roof
• Retractable Design (see Pic)?
• Bike Rack on Roof

Notes

• 2005 Taurus Wagon Height: 57"
• BC Ferries Max Height: 84"
• The Towing Capacity:2005 Taurus Wagon is 1600lbs.
• The Towing Capacity: 2012 Prius V is 1598lbs.
• New 4' X 8' Kit Trailer is $599
• New 4' X 6' Kit Trailer is $595
• New 4' X 4' Kit Trailer is $239
• Teardrop Instructions
• Teardrop Linex Protective Coating
• If I built one, I can rent it out for $500/week!

Bike Trailer:

• Fabric Roof for Shade
• Detachable bracket for in car
• Room for cooler.
• Low center of gravity!
• "bosCARTelli" Flag or License Plate

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Questions:

1. Cost of Simple 5x8' Utility Trailer?
2. Cost of Trailer Wiring Harness?
3. Metal flatbed trailer weighs 300lbs?
4. How much would that WEIGHT, without all the wood, just the metal he bought
5. do you think I could detach this from my Taurus (towing capacity 1600lbs) and walk it to the place I want to sleep? Like 50 - 100 feet?
6. Who do I latch Rear Hatch?
7. What should I use as exterior
8. Legal Requirements? Utility Trailer: 1400 kg or Less; Personal Use; Brakes Not Required. Require stop,turn,license Plate&tail lamps. Reflector.
9. Utility Trailer Plate. $23/year.
10. VIN Plate Not Required. Cost?
11. Inspection Not Required. Cost?
12. Insurance Requirements if over 1400kg?
13. Can I save money by providing my own Windows, Tires, Rims, etc?
14. How can I lock the wheels?
15. Temporarily bolt the box onto the trailer?
16. How much does it cost to take a trailer on the ferry?
17. Easiest way to level it?

Videos:

Links:

• BC Trailer Laws:
• Ubilt Trailer Laws:
• $160 Tow Hitch

Materials

• Plywood Or Exterior Plastic/Steel
• Hinges & Door Latch
• Scrap 35sqft of Flooring
• Styrofoam. Insulation
• Window
• Roof Vent

$1000 Trailer C Budget:

• $200 Trailer?
• $100 Wood
• $160 Trailer Hitch
• $ 30 Latches & Hinges
• $100 Misc
• $ 20 Lights

Find For Free:

• Mattress
• Styrofoam Insulation
• Windows
• Flooring
• Batteries
• Batteries + Inverter

Panel Weight Comparision:

Option A. Mega-Light

• Lift it onto my Roof Rack
• No Insurance.
• Store in Back Yard.

Option B. Wooden Tent

• Quiet+Warmer than Tent!.
• No sleeping on Rocks
• 1/2" Plywood
• Assembles Quick
• Store in Back Yard.
• Collapsed Size: 4'x7'x 1'.
• Could make roof out of Corrugated Plastic.
• Could Have Roof Lift to 7 feet?

Option C. Ultra Light Teardrop

• TearDrop Idea
• 10 x 5 x 4 Feet
• Structure: 10 Steel+1 plywood Panels+6 2x2" Posts
• Weight Empty: 500lbs

Option D. Hard Trailer+Soft Tent.

• Weight Empty: 210lbs
• 2 Bi-Folding Walls
• Top 3 Feet is Cloth
• Pull down Part way for quiet sleep.

Option E. Folding Roof Rack Tent.

• 5 Piece Roof
• 4 Triangle Walls
• 2 Top Triangles
• Weight Empty: 240lbs

Option F. Folding Roof Rack Tent.

• 5 Piece Roof
• 2 Bi-Folding Walls
• Weight Empty: 270lbs

Option G. Collapsible Tube.

• Walls Made of Plastic Coating.
• Insulated with Silver Bubblewrap.

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