Well, after six years of enjoyment and careful consideration of my future travel desires, I have decided to sell my 7*18ft V-Nose Cargo Trailer Toy Hauler. I have a little work to do on it to get it ready for sale as I want it to be perfect for the future owner. I will keep my 6*12 build for solo adverntures. I plan on hitting Quartzsite and the southwest desert in Jan 2024 in the 6*12 solo with Lexus (my GSD) for a month or so and do some dirtbike exploring again.
I want to buy an all Aluminum 8.5 *18Ft V-nose to replace it. The build will not be a toy hauler, but it I will be able to take my motorcycles with me when I choose with a a tag axle type trailer (See Swivel Wheel carrier below). I plan to make a very hi-tech and luxurious interior for extended four season travel and dry camping with my wife. Will have all the amenties as the 7*18.. but different floorplan with a more permanent bed setup. Floor plan will be similar to some class B van builds, but with larger aisle, full bathroom, and more storage. I do not want to buy commercial because, unless I want to spend north of $70K, almosty all travel trailers are built like disposable appliances. Look nice, but will not stand the test of time or abuse. The plan is to start collecting components and acquire the trailer within 12 to 18 months and then take 6 months to build it out. This will be my 4th build, so I have acquired a few relevant skills and even more thoughts on the do's and don'ts when it comes to the build out.
To that end, for those of you who have all aluminum trailers, I'd be interested in your thoughts on manufactures I could work with to spec one out. I want Aluminum soley for the overall weight savings. I will use lightweight composite type paneling and etc.. to save weight also. I will be pulling with my F250 gasser and want to be under 6,000 lbs loaded so the truck doesn't have to work too hard in areas I'll wish I had a diesel with turbo.
Thoughts?
How I intend to convert to toy hauler when I want: I will weld 2 receivers on the back of the CTC. The carrier will easily attach and can be backed up and etc. Also, the carrier holds the weight. Very minimal wirght is transfered to the CTC rear.