I’m a long-time member here. But I do believe this is my first ever post. Over the years I’ve used this place as a resource on many different things. While I am no means an expert, or master craftsman, it’s my intent to hopefully give back. Perhaps someone else is out there lurking like I was. Lord knows I’ve sifted through dozens and dozens of build threads on here over the years. But first, I will explain how I got here.
After many years of owning basic cargo trailers, and a couple of RV-style toyhaulers, I’d learned what I liked, and didn’t like, with each type. So after selling my small KZ Sportsmen unit I was trailerless for a couple of years while I researched what direction I wanted to go...taking the things I’d learned along the way that I wanted to have. So armed with my list of requirements I settled on an aluminum R&R Force in a 6x12 flavor. I gave them my list of options I wanted and within about 6 weeks I made the 6-hour trek to MI to pickup this beauty at the factory.
First thing I needed to do was prime & paint the interior.
Next up was to begin on the interior. I’d had a basic design in mind from reading various threads on here. However, my 82 year-old dad is a hobbyist woodworker and wanted to do the interior. Plus, he has better tools than I do as mine are all skewed to the mechanical side rather than the wood side. So armed with my brand-new porta-potty, dorm fridge, and aluminum bar sink...all needed so they could be implemented...I dropped the trailer at his place for 2 weeks while he played Norm from This Old House.
I’m not thrilled with the upper cabinets on the nose. I’d drawn out something completely different. But he argued why that wouldn’t work. He’s 82. I went with his advice. LOL
So upon bringing the trailer home then it was my turn to take it to the next step. That involved cutting a hunk of floating vinyl for the floor.
Making sure my Goal Zero fit where it needed to.
Getting my “plumbing” system in place.
Making sure the A/C fit properly.
Getting my motorcycle chocks and tie downs mounted.
And a screen for the rear. (I’d hauled a kayak for a friend that was awaiting pickup.)
And with that I’m at the point where the trailer can be used. I have a 7-day outing planned in it early next month. Only thing left to do is to add a small flat screen TV, along with an antenna and cable inlet. That will most likely be done later this summer or fall.
I’d like to say thank you to this community for the inspiration, the expertise, and for allowing me to lurk on this site for many years. It’s been a great resource.