Home built camper

[7 point]

I got a buddy looking into building a skid type hunting camper 8x14 that be wenched onto a equipment trailer. Has anyone done anything like this?

 

[greg j]

Why not just by one of those pre-fab buildings ? You can sometimes pick one up really cheap. They are repo's or returns and usually sell really cheap. They can be
winched onto a trailer.

 

[7 point]

Like a shed ?

 

[Semi-Pro]

Why not just build it on a trailer?

 

[Artfuldodger]

Why not just build it on a trailer?

I think the idea may be like a pick-up truck slide in camper. That way you still have the use of your trailer for other things.
This isn't my idea but found it here;
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Micro-Camper/

 

[Artfuldodger]

I had thought about doing one more like this but letting the sides and front stick over the top of the trailer. Just to give me a little more room inside.

 

[Semi-Pro]

I think I paid 1500for my first hunting camper. Had everything in it and it all worked. At the price of lumber I would look a little harder

 

[Artfuldodger]

See where some folks have used those fiberglass Contractor Canopies Work Pods.

 

[Artfuldodger]

Ideas on this thread;
https://tventuring.com/removable-multi-purpose-utility-trailer-campers-t1177.html

 

[Buck70]

Buy a repo shed that is pre-wired and they will deliver it where you want it. You can winch it on a trailer when you are ready to move it.

 

[normaldave]

Or just build the trailer itself...Here's mine.

I made it all modular inside so it can be quickly converted for any type use.
Most of the time it is camper/gear hauler. When I need it to be a standard cargo trailer, everything clips out of the wall mounted vertical e-track and "presto". cargo trailer again. Instead of kayaks and mountain bikes, maybe the 4 wheeler and hunting gear. Unload at camp, convert to sleeping space, and game on. When you need to secure everything, lock it up, and you are set.

I also had it built for extra ground clearance for forest service roads etc.

normaldave's 7x16 Cargo Trailer Conversion

 

[7 point]

I think the idea may be like a pick-up truck slide in camper. That way you still have the use of your trailer for other things.
This isn't my idea but found it here;
https://www.instructables.com/DIY-Micro-Camper/
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That's what I suggested but he dont want to keep another trailer tagged.

 

[Stob]

I looked into building one over the last few years and the time and material expenses ran me off. During COVID, recreational vehicles have risen in sales by more than 4000%. My goal is to wait it out and then buy them on the cheap almost unused in 2021.

 

[Buck70]

Yep in about 2 to 4 years the used RV market will be a buyers' market.

 

[Huntinfool]

Yep in about 2 to 4 years the used RV market will be a buyers' market.

Got that right!

 

[7 point]

Got that right!

And that's when I will upgrade my camp.