5x8 trailer behind a Liberty?

[Bluefish]

Finally got a trailer! Woohoo!!!!

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I was going to start with a blank and build it up myself but found this on Craigslist. It has solar panels on the roof and a 12v system with lights...

 

[uss2defiant]

wow. fancy. are the walls insulated too?
How much did that cost you if you dont mind me asking.

 

[Bluefish]

wow. fancy. are the walls insulated too?
How much did that cost you if you dont mind me asking.

Walls are not insulated. Hopefully won't need it in California! I paid $1700.

 

[tommudd]

Walls are not insulated. Hopefully won't need it in California! I paid $1700.

Need the walls insulated just to keep the heat out there, those things become hothouses in the summer

 

[Bluefish]

Need the walls insulated just to keep the heat out there, those things become hothouses in the summer

We live on the coast, literally, on a cliff so pretty moderate. But camping in the mountains and stuff I'm sure it will see more extreme temperatures so would be worth it.

Any ideas of what to insulate with?

 

[M38 Bob]

Need the walls insulated just to keep the heat out there, those things become hothouses in the summer

Especially Black!!!

We live on the coast, literally, on a cliff so pretty moderate. But camping in the mountains and stuff I'm sure it will see more extreme temperatures so would be worth it.

Any ideas of what to insulate with?

I'd look around for somebody specializing in "foamed in place".

Bob

 

[twowings]

Paint it white, for one thing.....

 

[Bluefish]

It's blue guys, come on...

 

[CzarKJ]

Either spray foam as bob said or those insulated panels you can get then size them in yourself.

 

[Bluefish]

Either spray foam as bob said or those insulated panels you can get then size them in yourself.

Cool. Sounds like a good improvement to make

I also plan to add a water tank and a water heater for a sink and shower. Been looking at what others have done online and getting ideas!

 

[turblediesel]

I like the little trailers. Had a couple guys from MN summer at my cabin with their small trailers. A lot of imagination and comforts.

I have a 2 axle 14' trailer that I insulated with styrofoam, (foil on one side). Added a layer of reflectix bubble-wrap which will someday be covered with cheapo-ugly panelling ripped from the house. Worked very well as a ham shack checkpoint for some dog sled races. Heated with an electric oil radiator heater set on medium for days at 10°. Got a tiny woodstove from a sailboat to install someday. My trailer is a bit too big and heavy for convenient towing and camping.

Spray foam insulation can be incredibly flammable and the fumes are toxic. Burned some foam trimmings in a burn barrel and couldn't get closer than 10'. Huge heat and black clouds, no oxygen.

 

[Hockeygoon]

Damn those trailers look huge behind those KJ's! I think I the middle choice with a ramp door is looking pretty sweet

They are jokes.

 

[04Liberty]

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If they can do that, you can tow a little 5x8

THAT's ballsy

 

[profdlp]

...I paid $1700.

At that price you stole it! :icon_lol:

Tventuring has a lot of nice tips, by the way.

 

[boboborino]

Great find Bluefish! Nice looking trailer! keep us posted with whatever you do with it, modifications and usage. Enjoy!

Bert

 

[Bluefish]

Good advice about flammability and foam turblediesel, thanks! Those tiny little wood stoves you mention are really cool. Have a friend who uses one to heat the old school bus he lives in and it works great.

Thanks for the nice comments! I am really stoked to get out camping in this

I joined Tventuring too! Thanks everyone! I'll keep this thread updated as I make changes and improvements!