I will be starting it in the spring.
Here are my plans, and I want advice if you think I am off base.
I think I like the trailer from TSC over Harbor Freight, for 3 reasons:
1. It doesnt have extra stuff on it like folding trailer components, casters for when trailer is folded, etc. They are just going to be cut off anyway.
2. There is a TSC in my home town.
3. I havent actually seen a HF trailer, just images, but it looks like the TSC trailer has beefer steel. HF is usually on sale for less, but cheaper isnt better.
Galley:
A simple galley for now, just a shelf, with a middle support, no sink, no builtin water supply, no drawers, no cubbie holes, no built ins in general. Just put stuff in boxes for now, maybe after I figure out how I will end up using things, I might make more permenant solutions. Basically, KISS. Also, easy to clean.
Electrical:
I do have a CPAP machine, so for now I will just temporatily have a battery, inverter, cheap charger, AC powerstrip with a fuse, and a long cord for external power.
Lighting: KISS I think I will just use a couple of heavy duty flash lights. Manufactures like DeWalt have rechargable battery powered worklights, just charge up 3-4 of their batteries before each trip. Solar patio lights are also a good alternative, for general lighting. I wonder if DeWalt sells some type of single outlet AC inverters that use their batteries, I could eliminate an electrical system completely.
Outside stuff:
Nothing protruding that will take out your shins, eyes, head, etc. Includes things like sharp edges on wheel wells, galley hatch supports that are not in the way, tail lights, folding windows.
I want an event tent (with sides) that doesnt break my above rule. Mostly for the mosquitos, and the wind, which is a problem around here, but also for the rain & sun, and privacy, changing clothes inside a the tear just does not sound fun.
I do want doors on both sides. You never know which side will have the best view.
Inside stuff:
KISS again, Just a shelf, with something like a cargo net for now.
Make sure nothing protrudes.
Finish:
Rhino Liner or something like it, I will probably have it proffesionally done. If you search the forum you will find out about some of the probelms, such as edges have to be taped, and surface has to be smooth and preped. Weight can be an issue, I have seen posts that say as light as 60 lbs, as heavy as 150. One possible problem is seperation at the edges, if that happens I will install a aluminium edge. I will also apply a similar finish to bottom, probably do it myself job because no one can see it.
AC unit:
I really cant handle any kind of heat. I think summers are too hot hear in ND. I think I will use the smallest window unit I can find, they are cheap, and dont seem to be any bigger then any specialized units I have seen. I will mount it on the tong, build a removable cover to protect it when towing. In will probably have to shock mount it, not sure how durable it will b bouncing down the road. But they are cheap, I guess I will find out.
Heat:
Of course it can be cold here in ND, A little heat can double your camping season. I'll Just find a way to mount a small propane tent heater, they are very safe, they go out if oxygen gets to low. And they are cheap.
Trailer jacks:
Besides something on the tounge, is it necassary to have more then one in back? Leveling might be an issue, but I am not to worried about the tiolet spilling because it is not flat. I guess making eggs in the morning could be an issue.