Category Archives: Cargo Trailer Conversion

7 X 16′ Enclosed Cargo Trailer from Snapper Trailers

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I did a LOT of research before selecting Snapper (a division of Georgia Made Trailers) to build my custom trailer. I finally settled on Snapper. I’m glad I did. They make a fantastic product with a lot of attention to detail.  This video is my introduction of Snapper Trailers to you.

Yesterday, I went to Cycle Werks in Bowling Green, OH to get some cardboard so that I can mock up my interior layout. And, as a first step, I put 3 bikes in the proposed cargo/garage area to make sure that it matches my expectations.  Just by doing that, I learned that I will probably want to Continue reading →

Cargo Trailer Conversion :: Taping off the Layout

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I’ve laid-out the potential configuration of the cargo trailer camper. I think I’m happy with this, but I’m still going to mock it up with cardboard before I go all-in. The most frustrating part of doing this is that I’ll be well over $1,000 into the build before any real, obvious progress can begin. Before you’ll see any changes in the interior, I have to

take down all of the interior plywood, add insulation, add all of my electrical wiring. This includes anticipating my future needs and wiring for that. And, since I plan to include solar on the roof, I’ll have to include the wiring for that. Then,I can Continue reading →

Picking Up the New Trailer

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I finally got to go pick up my new trailer.  It’s been a very long winter without my van. I’ll give you a tour and show you my plans for the van in another post. This one is about the trip to pick it up.

I left here on Thursday afternoon and drove to Nashville where Julie had some pizza in the oven and ready to chow down when I got there. She is, without a doubt, my best and truest friend. I love her and her husband Michael more than I could express here.

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