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Pretty slick. I like that.

Currently...actually 2 full size camp chairs...perfect fit & about all you'll get in it...

The tongue box is divided 80/20....small side has dual battery pack

Larger side carries LP fire pit & extra bottle.(statewide fire ban)..tools...etc

Did I mention most recent upgrade last month was fully galvanized frame/suspension

Wife luvs the galley....very air tight/dust free on our usually dusty Forest Roads

@tikkanut That's a great little rig! Congrats! I bet it was a long wait.

This thread is very relevant to my interests as I'm taking a hard look at the Intech Discover or Explore (the Discover is much bigger and at 6'4" I can stand up inside it) vs. the smaller Explore. Both are $$$ though and I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on a glorified toy hauler with some tip out beds. It would be ideal as a "minimalist" base camp and cooler/meat hauler for a multi-day, multi-guy hunt I've got planned in MT this fall. I'm still trying to figure out how to stuff enough coolers into my new model Yukon with 4 guys, 2 pelican cases with rifles (two guys are flying in) and all our other gear. I may just rent a utility trailer but those Intechs are built stout as hell with 2" lifted suspensions and off-road tires.

This sounds like a story worth telling...!!

Did you check out tent trailers? My parents had one and it was great. We did 4 weeks in it.

Dad increased the length of the trailer’s tongue so it was easier to backup.

Nice lookin teardrop tikkanut!

Great thread .

Me I'm going to build my own camper , I usually fish/hunt/trap alone so no need for a big camper .

This Raft Trailer made by Aluma Trailers is the best I found so far for my needs .

https://www.alumaklm.com/recreational/watercraft/8414rt-raft-trailer

I'll contact Aluma and see if they'll leave the winch mount/tie-downs and a couple of other things off .
Trailer only weighs 675# , doubt that it will weigh 1,000# when finished .


The 84x168'' / 7x 14' will be big enough to haul my 13' Gheenoe boat or dirtbike/snowmachine etc. .

Cargo type door in back plus side entry door . I'll frame it up with 2x3'' wood and insulate with the super lightweight purple color Celotex foam board material .
Inside & outside Luan wood , cut everything including insulation board , check the fit then use Lexell Adhesive to bond the inside & walls out together + screw everything off .
Prime & oil base paint or poor man fiberglass = roll on epoxy then staple thin canvas - then a heavy layer or three more epoxy , sand smooth , paint . < Olive Drab color .
Solar panel on roof - one lithium battery - all led lights - tub to take a Ho-bath

I'll use car camping gear that I have , and a twin size mattress ,
Bought the Kni-Co Alaskan Wood Stove a while back , got everything except the side water tank & stack robber , likely too big for a 7'x14' camper .

https://www.kni-co.com/alaskan_stove

Building things is very enjoyable to me , can't wait to get moved back out west and get started on the camper .

Thx !

For those unfamiliar with the 'Max Coupler' ---pic

Fully articulates & follows the tow vehicle w/o any binding

Easily removes from trailer frame to discourage theft

That rig is done nice !

You might like this 1/4” steel laser cut ingenious fire-pit/grill I just bought. Heavy but unique and functional.

Breaks down into five pieces, goes together with a wingnut, and carrys like a 70lb brief case.

I’ll post pics this evening.

Fire pit........don't expect fire bans here to end soon...or at all

Bought one of these LP portables...take along a spare bottle

19" in diameter....nice metal cover & carry strap...$115

yea I know........kinda like drinkin' 3.2 light beer..........

nah...works well & puts off fair amount of heat-------

I have one of those too.

Here is the little rig. 17” x 24”