Truck camper on a trailer
I came across a thread that had quite a bit of information regarding mounting a TC on a trailer to make a toy hauler. I have seen this done before by modifying a boat trailer, which worked smoothly. ...
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Well, I am a ASE certified technician and worked as a tech for 5 years or so before finishing my geology degree and taking a job as a engineer, so I think I'm pretty qualified to install a surge brake system on a trailer. Now, in my opinion this isn't something I think would really be necessary for the application I am looking to build. There are those out there that will claim it won't be safe. That is the main reason I am looking for ballpark estimates on weight.
I fully understand that there's a opportunity cost to evaluate with time here, but also, finding a suitable camper located near me may be hard to do, so I am evaluating all of my options.
I have my CDL, I've worked on a ranch for 3 years while going to school, I was a marine technician for several summers and worked on houseboats and I have pulled a massive variety of trailers/loads with a multitude of rigs so I understand how a load should pull properly and be safely towed. I have no experience with TC's so I am looking for some specs to get an understanding.
There's a absolutely perfect way to do this project that would in fact cost quite a bit, nickle and dime me, and eat up my free time. However I also feel there is a completely safe way to go about this project while spending the amount of time I feel I would want to spend on this project, as well within my budget.
I am looking to see if people have had experience doing this and have tips. Simply calling something "unsafe" by a photo or description doesn't seem valid to me (although I agree the posted photo from above looks like the jacks are ready to get busted off). I am looking for real world experience and feedback.
Sorry if this comes off as curt to some, just my trying to explain my situation.
I fully understand that there's a opportunity cost to evaluate with time here, but also, finding a suitable camper located near me may be hard to do, so I am evaluating all of my options.
I have my CDL, I've worked on a ranch for 3 years while going to school, I was a marine technician for several summers and worked on houseboats and I have pulled a massive variety of trailers/loads with a multitude of rigs so I understand how a load should pull properly and be safely towed. I have no experience with TC's so I am looking for some specs to get an understanding.
There's a absolutely perfect way to do this project that would in fact cost quite a bit, nickle and dime me, and eat up my free time. However I also feel there is a completely safe way to go about this project while spending the amount of time I feel I would want to spend on this project, as well within my budget.
I am looking to see if people have had experience doing this and have tips. Simply calling something "unsafe" by a photo or description doesn't seem valid to me (although I agree the posted photo from above looks like the jacks are ready to get busted off). I am looking for real world experience and feedback.
Sorry if this comes off as curt to some, just my trying to explain my situation.
