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Camping Trailer Build

I don't know about light, but it's pretty small.


I was exhausted last night, I tried to go get some work done in the garage, but it was pointless and just ended in a lot of cussing. I decided to quit early and get some rest, which paid off today, I spent 14.5 hours in the garage and got a bunch done. I started out with the wiring, the electrical panel and all the normal trailer wiring is done. Bonus points if you can spot my "oops":

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Here it is with the door closed:

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After fixing the leaks in the airbag system I made a front panel to keep the majority of the rain/dirt/mud out of the storage area:

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The last thing I did before calling it a night was to put some paint on it. It's a really terrible paintjob, but it looks like I'm going to get some rain on this trip so I didn't want to deal with rust:

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No time to make the fuel cell, but conveniently, 4 NATO cans will fit in the spot for the fuel cell:

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Amber mounted the stove on the countertop. Now when you open that side of the trailer all you have to do is hook up the propane and you're ready to go:

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I made a cover for the back (behind the fridge) as well, but I ran out of stainless so it's just regular steel and required paint. I'll get a picture of it installed later, but for now:

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I've only got a couple more things on my list for the trailer, but I have a list for the S-10 as well. I'm guessing we won't actually head out until Saturday morning, but we'll see how tomorrow goes.

On another note, Amber got the permit for Canyonlands and realized that dogs aren't allowed in the area we were planning on going through. Now we have to find a different route from Page to Moab... Hopefully I have signal in some of the campsites.
 
great team work!
I'm sure there will be things you'll want to change but DAM you got a great rig there!
 
It's in the yard now with the tent opened up all the way up in the air so Amber can put the bedding in while I work on the S-10. It looks awesome.
 
The trailer is as done as it's going to get, here's a shot of it in the yard while Amber was putting the bedding in:

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Unfortunately one of the modifications on the truck didn't go smoothly. I swapped in a lighter servo (smaller torsion bar) and the steering is completely sketchy now so I have to put the original one back in. So much for making it out tonight.
 
Your camper is freakin' awesome! Can't wait to see it up close after you get back from Moab. Have a safe trip on its first time out.
 
have a great trip, looks like your pretty well preppared!
 
That looks excellent hope you guys have a great trip!
 
That looks excellent hope you guys have a great trip!
We are half way through our trip, 7 different campsites and hundreds of miles of dirt and mud. We are currently sitting in the motel 6 in Page waiting for our laundry to finish.
We decided we're not going to stay though and we're going to head out onto the grand bench near lake Powell tonight. We're meeting up with Stephen and his family tomorrow near devil's garden in the grande staircase escalante.
 
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