Thread: Whats the top 5 on your doodad list...

Ok so I should be thinking... extra fuel containers. power either via generator or battery with solar charging. Roof tent Complete kitchen Ice chests or fridge? and for the fifth item I am thinking a compressor or lighting. Am I thinking backwards here?

Quote: Originally Posted by bmonday While I admire your ambitions here, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you are probably the only person here who has such requirements. Trailers are designed the way they are (fragile, as you say) because of limitations mostly with the tow vehicle, and the fact that 99% of us don't regularly roll our trailers. http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=34341 Why would anyone accept so...

Quote: Originally Posted by Desolation http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...ad.php?t=34341 Why would anyone accept so much damage from such a minor flop? Oh, I'm not saying it *never* happens, but most people don't need to design their trailers to survive "regular" rollovers. Making a bullet-proof trailer adds weight, which is something we constantly battle with, most of us driving downright mortal vehicles like...

ability to safely carry extra water & fuel

I have #1 taken care of, my M416. #2 - Metal lid for the trailer #3 - Roof top tent #4 - ARB Fridge #5 - Jerry cans and holders

Having everything on it needed to camp ready to go at a moments notice is important, just add food. And only you know what YOU need to camp

Being a guy with three kids under 12, Bikes. Also being a guy with three kids who like to eat and often, a well done kitchen set up.

I'd say: 1. Storage and organization of spares, equip. 2. Sleeping area, either in, or on top (RTT) 3. Easily accessable kitchen 4. Ease of settup 5. Fuel and water That's my list anyway.. Don -

Finish install of 2" hitch receiver on back then: 1. Water with heater. 2. final design for totally homemade RTT (Overland/ARB) knockoff. 3. homemade Jerry can holders.

There are many types of trailer for many types of trips This site is full of wonderfull toys to add to your basic trailer or truck buy You need to be a little more open in what your trying to acomplish