The little/light Camper Trailer Thread... - Page 88

Laconic · 11-18-2012, 01:45 PM

Stolen from JDRocks' current day trippin' thread (which is well worth a read, IMO).

Shepherd's wagon, somewhere in WV.

GulfCoast · 11-18-2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Week after Thanksgiving I'm going to take the TT to our local state park and leave it there for a month or longer. Gonna set up a nice campsite and I'll stay out there for a week or so but also let my friends and the girls I work with use it... everyone is excited including me!

FYI, better double-check most have a 14 day limit.

JamesG · 11-18-2012, 05:42 PM

Ok, every two weeks move it to the other side of the trail.

infoatnmmoto · 11-19-2012, 07:28 PM

Bigger than the teardrop I have but still pulling with a four banger.
Albuquerque to Saint Petersburg over the past week or so.

KSJEEPER · 11-19-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bobobob

http://www.golittleguy.com/teardrops/models/rascal/

Nice!! Wonder what 490lbs would feel like behind my already slooooow HD?

RedRocker · 11-20-2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by KSJEEPER

Nice!! Wonder what 490lbs would feel like behind my already slooooow HD?

It would feel really exciting in a panic stop.

hppyfngy · 11-20-2012, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRocker

It would feel really exciting in a panic stop.

Is there such a thing as E-brakes for those things?

GP640 · 11-20-2012, 07:32 AM

I've wondered if a guy could put a trailer brake controller on a bike.

seuadr · 11-20-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GP640

I've wondered if a guy could put a trailer brake controller on a bike.

http://www.etrailer.com/question-32907.html

yep.

KSJEEPER · 11-20-2012, 07:50 AM

Put a little window unit on top, plug in at campgrounds, nice and cool and off the ground with no set-up.

Of course, the cost of that trailer would pay for an awful lot of Motel 6's...

mikesova · 11-27-2012, 11:15 AM

I'm thinking about making my new (to me) trailer convert to an optional shelter.

here's what I started with:

I brought it home and mounted my collapsable mirage truck rack to it and painted the deckboards:

I was thinking it would be nice to make some custom tarps that would attach to the rack to turn the trailer into a temporary shelter from sun or rain. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to either get some tent material from Jo-Ann's and make panels to fit to make a "roof and side panels for 3 sides. I was also thinking it would make a good platform to set up a tent on for staying off the ground. :) My tow vehicle is going to be Neon, so I had to abandon the idea of a hard sided shelter.

Ken · 11-27-2012, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

I'm thinking about making my new (to me) trailer convert to an optional shelter.

here's what I started with:

I brought it home and mounted my collapsable mirage truck rack to it and painted the deckboards:

I was thinking it would be nice to make some custom tarps that would attach to the rack to turn the trailer into a temporary shelter from sun or rain. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to either get some tent material from Jo-Ann's and make panels to fit to make a "roof and side panels for 3 sides. I was also thinking it would make a good platform to set up a tent on for staying off the ground. :) My tow vehicle is going to be Neon, so I had to abandon the idea of a hard sided shelter.

This is gonna be cool

a1fa · 11-27-2012, 12:07 PM

Oh hai Ken! How's your boat cabin?

Ken · 11-27-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1fa

Oh hai Ken! How's your boat cabin?

I'm down to a 20' Keywest CC that I keep in Destin now. It was in a high and dry but, TODAY, I just found a slip with a lift and she has a new home that I can get to 24/7

goosecreek · 11-27-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesova

I'm thinking about making my new (to me) trailer convert to an optional shelter.

here's what I started with:

I brought it home and mounted my collapsable mirage truck rack to it and painted the deckboards:

I was thinking it would be nice to make some custom tarps that would attach to the rack to turn the trailer into a temporary shelter from sun or rain. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to either get some tent material from Jo-Ann's and make panels to fit to make a "roof and side panels for 3 sides. I was also thinking it would make a good platform to set up a tent on for staying off the ground. :) My tow vehicle is going to be Neon, so I had to abandon the idea of a hard sided shelter.

Here is my take on the idea. I use it to haul boats as well as my bike . Then I tarp it and set up a cot.
For now I am using poly tarps untill I get the bugs worked out. I will post up a few more pics later .

11-18-2012, 05:42 PM	#1308
JamesG Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Columbus, GA Oddometer: 10,751	Ok, every two weeks move it to the other side of the trail. __________________ I am a conservative, not a Republican. There is a difference.

11-19-2012, 07:28 PM	#1309
infoatnmmoto with the band Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Deflecting wifi signals off Kolob Oddometer: 16,410	Bigger than the teardrop I have but still pulling with a four banger. Albuquerque to Saint Petersburg over the past week or so. __________________ Free Pussy Riot!! Your comment is awaiting moderation. Boehner.

11-20-2012, 07:50 AM	#1315
KSJEEPER Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2005 Location: Kansas City area Oddometer: 4,023	Put a little window unit on top, plug in at campgrounds, nice and cool and off the ground with no set-up. Of course, the cost of that trailer would pay for an awful lot of Motel 6's... __________________ 2002 KLR650 - 2007 HD Electra Glide 'It doesn't matter how big a ranch ya' own, or how many cows ya' brand,the size of your funeral is still gonna depend on the weather.' Harry Truman "Death smiles upon us all, a U.S. Marine smiles back"

11-27-2012, 11:15 AM	#1316
mikesova Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Gladwin, Mi Oddometer: 1,409	I'm thinking about making my new (to me) trailer convert to an optional shelter. here's what I started with: I brought it home and mounted my collapsable mirage truck rack to it and painted the deckboards: I was thinking it would be nice to make some custom tarps that would attach to the rack to turn the trailer into a temporary shelter from sun or rain. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal to either get some tent material from Jo-Ann's and make panels to fit to make a "roof and side panels for 3 sides. I was also thinking it would make a good platform to set up a tent on for staying off the ground. :) My tow vehicle is going to be Neon, so I had to abandon the idea of a hard sided shelter. __________________ 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S 2001 Yamaha TTR125 (Wife's bike) 2005 Yamaha FZ6

11-27-2012, 12:07 PM	#1318
a1fa Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,786	Oh hai Ken! How's your boat cabin? __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn.

11-18-2012, 01:45 PM	#1306
Laconic QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,897	Stolen from JDRocks' current day trippin' thread (which is well worth a read, IMO). Shepherd's wagon, somewhere in WV.

11-20-2012, 07:32 AM	#1313
GP640 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: NW AB Oddometer: 2,986	I've wondered if a guy could put a trailer brake controller on a bike.

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