The little/light Camper Trailer Thread... - Page 97

garandman · 12-17-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CodeMonkee

A little off topic, and I haven't read the whole thread (I peek in from time to time), but is there such a thing?

One of the AWD SUVs I am considering can only tow 1500 pounds with a tongue weight of 150 pounds. My dirt bikes won't fit inside the SUV, and a hitch carrier with bike(s) will weigh a lot more than 150 pounds, so I would need a trailer./

Check the UK and Australian sites for the same vehicle.

For example, the Outback 3.0R [6 cylinder] Outback we have is rated for 3500 lbs in the US, but the same vehicle was rated for 2,000 KG in Australia and Europe - more like 4,400 lbs. My WRX is not officially rated for towing in the US, but in Australia it's rated for 1,200kg (2,640) with trailer brakes or 650kg (1,430lbs) without trailer brakes.

RichBeBe · 12-17-2012, 11:05 AM

Probably a bit big for little/light, but I really like this trailer I saw for sale
R-Vision Bantam Packer
http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rvs/3476929484.html

redveloce · 12-17-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by leakypetcock

If this is still there my next day off I'm going to pick it up. Does anyone know anything about it? Apparently it was made by Uniflite or Unicraft in Bellingham Washington for a while. It's just the bare shell with no frame under it. I was thinking about throwing it on a lightweight harbor freight frame, giving it a clean and polish and using it as-is for a while. Next would be lights, maybe some sort of outdoor galley and an awning.

It looks like it was originally a Trailerboat shell. There should be a boat on the roof!

hppyfngy · 12-17-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by redveloce

It looks like it was originally a Trailerboat shell. There should be a boat on the roof!

Fuudddge that's awesome...

Hannda · 12-17-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CodeMonkee

Even though it says it is a one bike trailer, I bet I could get both my bikes in there.

Agreed. It looks like it's for one "fully dressed" Harley or Goldwing.

tonymorr · 12-17-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by redveloce

It looks like it was originally a Trailerboat shell. There should be a boat on the roof!

I'll be damned. I saw one of them at a car show once. I didn't make the connection. That's gotta be saved by someone!!!

Maggot12 · 12-17-2012, 03:27 PM

I own this thing... super light weight and with it's large tires and pointed nose makes it great for towing and tracks great. I have it for sale but if I still have it next spring I may modify it for camping. It's 4x8...

coop74 · 12-18-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggot12

I own this thing... super light weight and with it's large tires and pointed nose makes it great for towing and tracks great. I have it for sale but if I still have it next spring I may modify it for camping. It's 4x8...

I would turn that into a tiny camper in a skinny minute. A couple of windows, a roof top vent, wire in some 110 and 12v and a 2 doors and you would have the perfect rigid tent...

What are you asking for it?

CodeMonkee · 12-18-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggot12

I own this thing... super light weight and with it's large tires and pointed nose makes it great for towing and tracks great. I have it for sale but if I still have it next spring I may modify it for camping. It's 4x8...

Kewl, and they are still sold. If I was closer I would look you up.

I was looking at the others - the ones that look like a porta-potty on its side, and they are not tall enough for a dirt bike. My dirt bikes are 48" at the handlebars and the trailer is 41" inside (at least at the opening anyway).

I also found this:

http://chariotmanufacturing.com/brow...-shuttle-11-0/

Between the need to either haul a trailer or put a bike in the vehicle, and the need for something a little better in the snow than a lightweight AWD version of a 2WD vehicle, I decided I would want either a Toyota compact pickup or a Jeep. I.E., something a bit more heavy duty.

I had six inches of snow when I got up this morning so I took the truck to work instead of the Bimmer. Would have never made it with the car. Driving a 1+ ton flatbed truck was exactly fun, but being a 4x4 it did well in the snow. Problem is that the snow only lasted for two miles until I got to the pavement and then the truck was just a slow old beast.

Need to get something smaller and more of a daily driver. I was hoping that I wouldn't have any snow and then I got it dumped on me. May get more tonight.

CodeMonkee · 12-18-2012, 04:55 PM

this guy made his own:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ler-build.html

Maggot12 · 12-18-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by coop74

I would turn that into a tiny camper in a skinny minute. A couple of windows, a roof top vent, wire in some 110 and 12v and a 2 doors and you would have the perfect rigid tent...

What are you asking for it?

Thanks, I'm asking 1800, cost just over 3000 for a new one in Edmonton Alberta where they're still made. Link here

http://www.trailersunlimited.com/

There common use is small rvs and mobile offices for the larger ones, I believe they go to 26ft.

Laconic · 12-18-2012, 07:17 PM

Mav · 01-10-2013, 07:24 AM

Great looking trailer tent:

And packs up pretty small too:

More info here: http://www.designyearbook.com/2013/0...iler-ysin.html

Patrick46 · 01-10-2013, 09:42 AM

Hmmmmm....wonder where they got this inspiritation for this concept ^^^

Mav · 01-10-2013, 01:13 PM

It is called Opera

12-17-2012, 11:05 AM	#1442
RichBeBe All Hail Seitan!!! Joined: Mar 2004 Location: NYC Oddometer: 5,562	Probably a bit big for little/light, but I really like this trailer I saw for sale R-Vision Bantam Packer http://southjersey.craigslist.org/rvs/3476929484.html __________________ "Remember that an enduro tests the endurance of three things: your machine, your body, and your wits. Only one has to fail to keep you from reaching the finish line." Cycle World March 1966

12-17-2012, 03:27 PM	#1447
Maggot12 U'mmmm yeaah!! Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Barrie Ont Oddometer: 1,601	I own this thing... super light weight and with it's large tires and pointed nose makes it great for towing and tracks great. I have it for sale but if I still have it next spring I may modify it for camping. It's 4x8... __________________ Maggot Don't sweat the petty things; Pet the sweaty things !!!

12-18-2012, 04:55 PM	#1450
CodeMonkee Geek Adventurer Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Orygun Oddometer: 4,601	this guy made his own: http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech...ler-build.html __________________ '09 Husaberg FE570 '99 Beta Alp '04 Ducati MTS - sold Not all who wander are lost

12-18-2012, 07:17 PM	#1452
Laconic QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,537	Suh Weet

01-10-2013, 07:24 AM	#1453
Mav Something witty... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Blighty Oddometer: 3,612	Great looking trailer tent: And packs up pretty small too: More info here: http://www.designyearbook.com/2013/0...iler-ysin.html __________________ Mav ------------------------- All the gear.. no idea!

01-10-2013, 09:42 AM	#1454
Patrick46 visionary Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Oregon Coastline Oddometer: 2,046	Hmmmmm....wonder where they got this inspiritation for this concept ^^^ __________________ "Good Times & Good Friends Make Life Better" www.artworks-unlimited.com

01-10-2013, 01:13 PM	#1455
Mav Something witty... Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Blighty Oddometer: 3,612	It is called Opera __________________ Mav ------------------------- All the gear.. no idea!

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