Pimped out Encolosed Trailers?
- Thread starter MtnDoo
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http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=282435
I just picked that up about a month ago.
Overall pretty happy with it, but looking back here are the couple things I'd change:
1.) Have them hard-wire a converter-charger in with the rest of the wiring. I didn't know I needed this otherwise I'd have had them do it during the build process. Not very tough to rig this up though.
2.) Have them set the wheel chocks back another foot.
3.) Don't do the front passenger side window. Nice to have but takes up wall space where I'd rather put an oil rack.
4.) Put window blinds on the windows
5.) Don't do the 'heated helmet cabinet' .... I don't think I'll ever use it. I would have had them duct the heater to just have one big vent blowing straight out into the back of the trailer, thats the most bang for the buck way to heat a trailer.
6.) Have the generator compartment sound proofed ... that sucker is louder than I thought it was gonna be
Items #1, #4 and #6 I can easily take care of myself ....
When I had them build this, I wanted to have them do as much of what needed to be done during the build process as possible. Things like racks, ski guides, etc ... I figured I could do myself once I got the trailer and sort of just 'lived with it' and got used to it and saw what I wanted to do from there.
I just picked that up about a month ago.
Overall pretty happy with it, but looking back here are the couple things I'd change:
1.) Have them hard-wire a converter-charger in with the rest of the wiring. I didn't know I needed this otherwise I'd have had them do it during the build process. Not very tough to rig this up though.
2.) Have them set the wheel chocks back another foot.
3.) Don't do the front passenger side window. Nice to have but takes up wall space where I'd rather put an oil rack.
4.) Put window blinds on the windows
5.) Don't do the 'heated helmet cabinet' .... I don't think I'll ever use it. I would have had them duct the heater to just have one big vent blowing straight out into the back of the trailer, thats the most bang for the buck way to heat a trailer.
6.) Have the generator compartment sound proofed ... that sucker is louder than I thought it was gonna be
Items #1, #4 and #6 I can easily take care of myself ....
When I had them build this, I wanted to have them do as much of what needed to be done during the build process as possible. Things like racks, ski guides, etc ... I figured I could do myself once I got the trailer and sort of just 'lived with it' and got used to it and saw what I wanted to do from there.
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MtnDoo
Well-known member
Great stuff! Thx. & keep em coming..
'breeze - were 2 batts enough? How much do you run off of that? Also - who makes that flooring? How did you insulate under the floor?
Dogmeat - very nice. Looking at an Atwood 2-stage furnace and an Onan gen set placed inside of some Moduline cabinets. That's the 1st thing I thought of - it would need to be insulated/sound-proofed. Did you just use foam board, or sound board?
'breeze - were 2 batts enough? How much do you run off of that? Also - who makes that flooring? How did you insulate under the floor?
Dogmeat - very nice. Looking at an Atwood 2-stage furnace and an Onan gen set placed inside of some Moduline cabinets. That's the 1st thing I thought of - it would need to be insulated/sound-proofed. Did you just use foam board, or sound board?
We were running 1 battery last year and it would last about a day, day and a half, needed it to make the full weekend. Just running the lights and furnace. That's why I spent the extra money for the leds, very low current draw.
This is the flooring, looks f'n awesome
http://www.bigfloors.com/GarageDeck-P15.aspx
Simply used 1 1/2" styrofoam insulation cut to fit tight and then fender washers and 2" screws every couple feet.
K
krashr
New member
Skibreeze, where did you get those LED lights? I was thinking about putting some similar ones in and was curious how many I would need. I was going to mount them flush in the ceiling but may do them on the corners like you did. Here is a link to some I was thinking about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000K-white...256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5644a65678
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5000K-white...256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5644a65678
Those look like they'd work well. I put mine on the angles, because My ceiling is low and I wanted to insulate it. The corners gave plenty of room for wiring and not bumping heads.
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MT boondocker
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What are you using for supports to hold up the tool boxes?
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They sit on top of a support board. The boxes have a lip around the top that I sandwiched behind another board and screwed to the framing. I also took out the drawers and put a couple extra screws close to the top.
They have held up since 09. My brother always seems to blow something up so I'm sure they're full of tools!
They have held up since 09. My brother always seems to blow something up so I'm sure they're full of tools!
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MtnDoo
Well-known member
Awesome!! There are some really nice, clean projects on that site.
Great ideas; keep 'em coming!
MD.
Great ideas; keep 'em coming!
MD.
That's what mine is.
32' ATC V-Nose (6'-v and 26' Box. 7' interior height)
Interior Aluminum Walls (White)
.040 Aluminum skin
110V recessed cold weather florescents
110V outlets
110V Exterior Halogen flood lights
Honda EU2000i Generator with 12v hookups to power the house battery
(6) 12v switched interior lights
(3) 12v exterior porch lights at each door to light up the area at the end of the day
12V Light have 3-way switches to turn on from walk in door and rear ramp
Large Deep cycle battery for the 12v house when the truck is not installed
Built in 12v smart charger that automatically runs when the 110v is energized
CD/MP3 Player with 12' sub and recessed speakers
Sirus Satelite radio (Wife was pissed about that...)
40,000 btu propane furnace with frame mounted tank (Built into cabinets)
2 driver's side fuel doors 1 curb side fuel door
RV Style walk in door
Retractable step underneath the walk in door
Illuminated grab handle for walk in door
Recessed floor storage (Holds the house battery) with storage for misc items
Aluminum storage cabinets
Advantec floor with cut to fit horse mat to protect the floor
30 gallon fuel caddy (one for each rear corner of the trailer with 12v pumps
(3) Pit Pal 5 hook coat hangers
Accessory folding aluminum shelf with oil storage
3500 lb electric jack with accessory light
All exterior lighting is LED
Double LED Brake/tail lights
4 Folding style camp chairs with a folding table (Getting dressed, eating lunch etc...)
I think that's it...
M
