TinKnocker
Senior Member
I had a toy hauler years back and we had another baby so it was too small. We got a regular camper with bunk beds so we had space for both kids. Time went by and, for family travels, we enjoy the beach more and we are now getting a condo in St Augustine.
So, I sold the camper. It will make a nice down payment on the condo. But I still wanted something for traveling to mountain bike and dirt bike races. My issues is I have learned over the years from experiences that campers are overpriced pieces of junk.
I decided to drive to south GA and buy a 7x16 V nose cargo trailer and build it out myself. That way I know what is behind the walls and the metal roof and exterior walls are easier to repair. I am a tinknocker afterall.
This is my progress so far..........
Bringing it home
Getting started tearing the walls out to insulate it
Walls and ceiling insulated. I am using dry erase board paneling for the interior walls. The reflective surface will allow the minimal lighting I plan to install to reflect and light up the trailer well.
Added furring strips for the ceiling panels to go in
This 16 foot LED strip is the only light I plan to install
Framed out for a sink and used a maple top
Putting in laminate flooring
A local cabinet shop had these doors cheap. Just my luck, they are maple and match the counter
Installing tongue and groove pine ceiling
Home depot had these 48" tool chests on sale for fathers day. I figured they were just as cost efficient as building cabinets and drawers. Especially considering the 2 days of work it saved me. Framed upa peg board to match the width too.
Put in a simple 2 space breaker box. 1 15a will be dedicated solely to the AC unit. The other 15a will run the 2 duplex outlets for phone chargers, TV, box fan, etc.
A friend sold his 24' moto trailer and had some nice Pit Posse storage boxes, and a few other pieces. By this point a lot of trim work was done, the AC unit installed and all of my E track mounted for tying bikes down.
I have ~30 of these hooks from another project I never started. So I put them to use.
My dad had this sink and faucet laying around and donated it to the project
Now I need to plumb the drains from the sink to the grey water tank and set up my fresh water tank and pump. Then add a couple of hideaway beds and I will be done. Hoping to be ready for my first camping trip in it by this weekend.
So, I sold the camper. It will make a nice down payment on the condo. But I still wanted something for traveling to mountain bike and dirt bike races. My issues is I have learned over the years from experiences that campers are overpriced pieces of junk.
I decided to drive to south GA and buy a 7x16 V nose cargo trailer and build it out myself. That way I know what is behind the walls and the metal roof and exterior walls are easier to repair. I am a tinknocker afterall.
This is my progress so far..........
Bringing it home
Getting started tearing the walls out to insulate it
Walls and ceiling insulated. I am using dry erase board paneling for the interior walls. The reflective surface will allow the minimal lighting I plan to install to reflect and light up the trailer well.
Added furring strips for the ceiling panels to go in
This 16 foot LED strip is the only light I plan to install
Framed out for a sink and used a maple top
Putting in laminate flooring
A local cabinet shop had these doors cheap. Just my luck, they are maple and match the counter
Installing tongue and groove pine ceiling
Home depot had these 48" tool chests on sale for fathers day. I figured they were just as cost efficient as building cabinets and drawers. Especially considering the 2 days of work it saved me. Framed upa peg board to match the width too.
Put in a simple 2 space breaker box. 1 15a will be dedicated solely to the AC unit. The other 15a will run the 2 duplex outlets for phone chargers, TV, box fan, etc.
A friend sold his 24' moto trailer and had some nice Pit Posse storage boxes, and a few other pieces. By this point a lot of trim work was done, the AC unit installed and all of my E track mounted for tying bikes down.
I have ~30 of these hooks from another project I never started. So I put them to use.
My dad had this sink and faucet laying around and donated it to the project
Now I need to plumb the drains from the sink to the grey water tank and set up my fresh water tank and pump. Then add a couple of hideaway beds and I will be done. Hoping to be ready for my first camping trip in it by this weekend.