Enclosed Trailer Suggestions

LNG24

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dkillianjr

Thats a nice looking trailer. Looks like you got plenty of headroom in it. When you say stand sheets of plywood up do you mean the 8' high way?


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RussellF

Nice set up.........a little too clean and organized for my liking though.

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LNG24

No, that shelving on the right is just over 8' long. So I lay them down on the 8' edge and they get strapped right to the unit. I love the headroom. I am 6'4 and can walk right in with no chance of hitting my head.

As far as being clean. Yes, I am a bit of a freak that way, but I also know where every tool is supposed to be and what is in each bin. This also lets me know if something is being left behind.

jaykob85

i am looking at that same trailer but 7x14 with 12" or 18" extra height. what is your inside height?????????

LNG24

I have never measured it, but I am 6'4 and walk in without ducking down so it must be 7'. Can't be 8' as I can't stand Sheetrock up lengthwise.

Are you looking at the same Manufacture or just style? The 7' wide will be real nice. I believe you end up with a little wheel well inside and a little outside. The 8' is all wheel well inside. The reason I ask is that some Manufactures measure from tong to tail. Make sure the measurements are for the inside of the box!

If you can, add a side door 2' back from the front. This will give you room for a bench and a way to access it when you have it loaded up at the rear. I mentioned the ramp door before. It is invaluable to me! I would not go any other way.

Some other things to consider and items I will be adding:
Side Awning (just like on an RV. Great for staging on rainy days. (I currently have a 10x10 tent in there (its that green thing in the right rear corner)
Shore Power Easy to set up, just run everything in conduit inside and make your own power cord. Parts can be found at any RV store.
Exterior Halogen Lights If you ever work late (I do) these are great!Lights up the entire perimeter of the trailer aka your work site.
Rear Tarp I have a nice quality tarp that covers the rear opening. In Rain Storms I attach it to the ladder racks up on top and place two poles in the back grommets. This way can walk in and out without the rain pouring into the trailers plywood floor.

Good Luck with yours.

Crossgate-Matt

Great topic... I am currently looking at getting a trailer as well, so this thread was right up my alley. I am was wondering about the Shore Power idea... Does that allow you to plug into the H.O house and out to the trailer, or is it a battery/generator based power source. Thanks in advace
Matt

Robie

I'm putting dual floodlights on the rear of my trailer. I found this remote switch with 2 key fobs. This will be handy when backing up or loading at night. There are a few on the market but this one will handle 15 amps. Hooked to the trailer battery and voila...lots of light from the touch of a remote button.

http://www.sailorssolutions.com/inde...ils&Item=WRS01

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LNG24

I have back up lights on my trailer. All 7 Pin Connections have a provision for the reverse lights. I believe it was the White wire when I hooked up mine. The colors are universal. I'll check it out. So no need for anything special. just two lights mounted on the rear of the trailer and wired into the junction box inside (usually in the front wall).

Put the other halagon lighs on the passenger side of the trailer as work lights.

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LNG24

Shore Power is easy to install if you know or have done electrical work. Everything gets run in conduit. Just like if you were doing a deck. PVC is Ok. You need a Breaker Box inside before anything, outlets, lights, etc.

Simplest way is to visit your local RV store. Most Shore power runs 30-50 amp. Your customers will not have this much power so you can either use a converter (a simple pigtail that goes from a 30 or 50amp male to a 15amp male) or just make it 20amp to begin with.

I will be installing a twist lock connector on the exterior of the trailer and will be keeping a Heavy Duty (30amp) extension cord stored inside. When I get to a house I just plug it in and run it out to the trailer. Along with the lights and outlets, I will be installing a 15amp heater in there too to keep things from freezing. Right now I have to pull 3 milk crates out every night and bring them in. The reason for the 30amp cord is to eliminate the loss of power over the long run usually required to get to the house.

If you do a lot of new construction, you should opt of the 50 amp service and cord. Just have the electricians install a 50amp line in the garage. Good for compressors afterwords.

G@PC

Matt, Great set up! I recently bought a 6x12 enclosed trailer and spent alot of time to set it up just right. Very user friendly and like you I keep it fairly tidy for all the same reasons. I too got the extra head room, mine only with 6" more, but totally worth it. I also opted for LED lighting but now I want to add reverse lighting. Any suggestions on the best way to mount them. This will make it much easier to back into the driveway at night. I want to post some pics of my trailer but the Kb are too much. How did you post your pics? Thanks, Greg @PC

LNG24

Look where I put my reverse lights in the previous posts. They are free from danger there. The LED Lights are great. I don't have them, but if I replaced my lights I would.

As far as resizing, open your picture on your computer. I use Microsoft Picture as that is the only one I have that allows me to compress it. You select the picture, choose edit, then select Compress and then Compress for Web. Save and your done. Now post.

Oh, and what set up does Matt have? I don't see anything?

G@PC

Thanks for the suggestion. My bad ...Matt was the initial poster. Anyway, I will try to upload my pics again. My trailer does not have a battery for lighting. I was hoping to get the reverse lights to come on when the vehicle is in reverse. I have a 7pin on the truck but a 4pin adapter for the trailer.

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Morning Wood

Don't know if you got the trailer yet, but I would upgrade the wall to 12 or 16" o.c studs on the trailer. More options for shelving. Minimum 16 o.c cross members and go up to a 10k GVWR. You'll get to 7k real quick in something that size. And you don't want to run the trailer at it's max all the time. the bearings and tires will not hold up.

LNG24

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LNG24

Neither does mine. Batteries are for the Electric Brakes, though you could hook lights up to them, it is not suggested.

If you only have a 4 way, you don't have electric brakes do you? You will need electric brakes with the trailer. Easy enough to hook up a 7way on the truck and then you can do the reverse lights. They come in handy this time of year when I am constantly backing up in the dark.

RussellF

Hey G@PC,
Looks almost exactly like my trailer.........not nearly as clean though. You do have two cables on your back door too...........to my one. Looks good. United trailer??

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G@PC

Russell, No its a Homesteader. Just picked it up at the begining of '07. Very good deal on a leftover. I was reading the reply of Morn wood and all of those things came as basic package in the homesteader although mine is only single axle and NO brakes (LNG). Very solid so far still new though. Yeah I keep it "organized" so I don't leave stuff behind and I know where it will be the next time I need it. My partner thinks its overboard but he never has to ask "hey where is the.........???" LNG, I will definitely rig up something along the lines of your backup lights. Absolute necessity! Thanks for the info.

Double-A

Sorry, just had to. I know I can't work without it. Well, I can, but have you ever tried to put up 5" base that you cut in your crown jig? From a ladder?

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RussellF

I got mine in 04' it was virtually new..........it was just used for one long trip and I got it for $2,500. Mine is also a single axle........I really can't load it up too much with building materials, but as far as tools are concerned it has everything in it that I need. I too have no brakes on it. In my opinion it is the single best investment that I have ever made in regards to my occupation.......certainly not overkill. I have thought about backup lights and have needed them at times..........It is on the list of upgrades.

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