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Boatycall
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Mar 07, 2014

New TC toy, New trailer to haul it. Just curious---

Got me a Can Am Maverick to go play with.



About half the time I'm TC'ing, I have a trailer with me. I recently traded from a flatbed to a 20' enclosed cargo trailer. I wanted to still carry my jeep, or if I take my new toy instead, have safe place for it (can't take both).

So, I've had several trailers, just depended on what the need was at the time. When I had an enclosed trailer before, I'd toss in things like extra water (for boondocking), gas for the toys, tools, firewood, floor jack, air compressor, etc.

What do you toss in your trailer?
  • My trailer will carry bikes, buggies, motorcycles, VW or a combination. I also carry solar panels, fresh and gray water tanks, extra fuel and LPG bottles. Inside the trailer are three rows of e-track on the floor plus e-track on the walls to tie things down. From the roof beams is a strung laundry line to dry out things that get wet in PNW weather. The usual stuff like chairs, barbeque and beverages also travel back there.
  • I like that ride too! Looks like as much fun as my Manx dune buggy, but I can seat all three kids in the buggy.

    I might suggest building a tank into the trailer with a pump to refill the toys, it just seems safer. And more difficult for someone to steal a tank of gas mounted to the frame than a fuel tank - and they never seem to bring back the empty tank either.

    I was considering a used tank from a junk yard, and then might even use the high pressure tank mounted pump found in modern fuel injected trucks. The tanks seem to be fairly close to the body, and come with straps already. Seems like a fairly easy project.

    I also like taking along extra water. You might even consider that you can leave the TC tank only 1/4 full to keep some weight off the truck, and put it in the trailer. Then use a 12 VDC pump to refill the camper tank once in camp.

    Do you already have solar on the camper? It is a great way to power a fantastic fan, and then use the trailer for a large kick back area (at least for the kids or anyone wearing dirty riding outfit?) You can carry a extra pair of golf cart batteries, and rig up a way to power the camper from the trailer battery, and then share power between them.

    A couple of 100 - 150 watt solar panels are dirt cheap nowdays. Only about $1 per rated watt, not like 5 years ago when a 150 watt panel was well over $400.

    SunElec.com

    Of course the extra cooler can save space in the main refrigerator, and you can transfer anything left over after the ice melts.

    If you want to build a extra fresh water tank into the trailer, or hang one under it, consider this website. Tank-Depot.com

    Have a great time camping!

    Fred.
  • That looks like a sweet ride. When we tow our boat, it carries folding bikes, firewood, and two kayaks.
  • Looks sweet the wife wants me to trade one of my bronco's for a SXS because it won't fit in the hualer! Tough choices
    Gary