New here. Great info. Have paid and downloaded the plans/manual for the Cubby, and starting to assemble parts before building. Can't wait.
I have been looking at the icebox design on the Cubby, versus a stainless steel icechest mounted on ahead of the cabin. I may go with the icebox to begin with, since we camp in bear areas, and I suppose a cooler, even if stainless, would be a bear attractant. So...
Debating on the icebox, then mounting a deep cycle marine battery ahead of cabin and behind hitch. If I do not do that, wondering if I could built a box of some sort to hide the icechest and make it "un-noticed" by a bear. If I have and icechest AND a deep cycle battery behind the hitch, have I put too much weight towards the front of the trailer. I can't weld, so planning to use the Harbor Freight trailer in the plans for my first go at this.
I would prefer to have the battery out on the hitch, so gasses can vent without a problem when charging.
Finally, are there any get-togethers where one can look at other teardrops for ideas. I live in the Eastern Sierra area, so LA, Reno, Las Vegas are all within a reasonable drive.
Regards, Keith