Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I wanted to share a few storage ideas I came up with for my camper.

These may not be anything new but I wanted to share them.

First I wanted a full size broom to take with us to sweep out the side tent
and to sweep off the tarps before we pack up to go home.
I made some mounting brackets and attached it below the frame.
The broom is held in place with a cotter pin.



I also decided to use the "tongue space" for alittle more storage.
I screwed galvanized wire mesh below the tongue.
This space will of be used for items that can get wet.
I threw a few items in as an example.
I was surprised at what I could fit in that small space!




To cover this area I built a "multi-purpose" cover/deck.



I can mount/strap a variety of things to the deck depending on our needs. For example:

Our cooler



A toolbox/storage box



I am also designing a tongue mounted box to hold my A/C that can be removed when not needed.
I planned for an A/C unit while building so I have solid wood in the front of the Trailer for
future duct work or a "cargo door/access panel".



These trailers are small so every little bit of extra storage space is needed!

Anyone else have other storage space ideas???

I've been thinking about mounting a piece of 3" or 4" PVC pipe with screw on caps under my trailer, to use for storing fishing poles, canopy poles, or anything else that is long and thin.

A neat idea that I have seen on a lot of trailers is to weld a short (4") nipple somewhere on the trailer. Your registration can be put in a ziplock bag, rolled up and put in the nipple, with a pipe cap screwed on to secure it. Never have to worry about loosing the trailer registration again!

Endo,

Great ideas...I especially like the tongue storage area/deck. Good one!

Great ideas...I especially like the tongue storage area/deck. Good one!
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I'm gonna use one of those shallow under bed storage unit with a lid, mount a couple 1" c channels under the door for extra storage. When on the road just lay inside TD and we get to where ever,just slide it underneath....
I think it will work out OK

You guys have really got me thinking.... some very nice ideas...... thank you.

Good thinking!

on the tongue storage deal...well thought out...................................

Thank you for the positive feedback.

I think I have had more fun building this little trailer than anything I have done in the past!!

Camping in it is great too.

sHoootR wrote:I'm gonna use one of those shallow under bed storage unit with a lid, mount a couple 1" c channels under the door for extra storage. When on the road just lay inside TD and we get to where ever,just slide it underneath....
I think it will work out OK

That's what I'm planning.... one of those Sterlite/Rubbermaid "under the bed" storage or "sweater box" storage with snap on lid. It could hold the ground mats, etc and sit inside til I get to the campground. Then when empty just slide it under the teardrop, under the door area (I have no footwell) Then at night , that will be a great place to keep shoes... so they stay dry and no raccoons take off with them!!!

Idea #2: I don't know where to get them, but kind of a netting type , stretchy "bag" that you could attach to the ceiling, holding towels, clothes, coat, magazines etc... but you won't hurt your head bumping on it.
I don't know if they sell a material like that , I could make mine to fit the width of the cabin.

Julie

Dear Julie,

Here are two links for the type of fabric you are thinking about.
http://www.seattlefabrics.com/mesh.html#Cargo%20Netting
http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/categories.asp?catid=9757&fileID=3818

Julie... check boating supply stores (West, BOAT/US,etc.). A lot of boaters use mesh storage "hammocks" that hang on the wall or from the ceiling. Just like a hammock only much smaller... I plan using one.