Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Design Criteria

So this post is partially for me.  I needed to write down all that I want this trailer to accomplish.
What I want out of the trailer keeps changing a bit.
I think having written goals should help me in the design phase.

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The the trailer I want to build is a mix of the following 3 trailers.
Listed below are the trailers and the aspects I like about the trailers.

This guy's awesome custom built off-road teardrop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PKB6G9NKXw


  • Pass through storage for 10x10 pop up dining fly
  • Slide out Camp Chef stove/oven
  • Double cabinets with wine bottle storage behind
  • 40 gal water tank - for longer off grid time
    • I want enough water for 2 people @ burning man (desert, 8 days)
      • Last time I took 120 gallons for 4 people, that was super overkill.  
  • Double batteries (or more) - for longer off grid time
  • LED lights

The Camp Inn 560 Ultra: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLLFt3vzFoA


  • More Trailer Info: http://tinycamper.com/raindrop560ultra.htm
  • Fantastic fan with rain sensor
  • Roof window / Skylight / stargazer window
  • Lots of windows
  • Wood lift mechanism for tailgate (low maintenance)
  • Red / white dimable lights
  • Efficient layout
  • I like the raindrop front, but I'm undecided on that look, teardrop seems easier to construct
  • Aluminum skin

The Campster 12: 

http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk:80/teardrop/tear56.htm




  • Standing interior height
  • Layout - queen bed on left, bunks on right
  • I would add a storage wardrobe between the beds

Other design criteria:

  • Cheap window mount A/C unit in a wall
  • T@B style windows - http://www.tab-rv.com/
  • Stand up height in door way (I don't want to change outside)
  • Sleeps 4 people, enough room for an expansion in the family  :)
  • Bunks in front for kids - possible convert from bench or smaller table
  • Queen bed in back for my wife and I
  • No inside kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Inside table for board games in the rain (a favorite memory of camping growing up)
  • No drop floor - concerned about ground clearance
  • Roof top bike rack
  • Steps / foothold to reach bike rack
  • Able to go in and sleep without setting up (drive through the night rest stops)
  • Needs a furnace and insulation - wouldn't mind winter camping with it
  • Water tank anti freeze heater - for winter camping/tailgating
  • Outdoor shower

Extra's: 

  • Raspberry pi media center
  • WiFi / Bluetooth controls from an IOS app - lights/radio/etc
  • Sink attaches to outside instead of being in galley (hang off the side)
  • No gray water tank?
  • Solar? 
  • A bike version of this Thule rack : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPA3Q6gxJzA


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  2. Hey Doug... We're wondering how the build is going? Any updates on your progress?

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