Hey everyone, we ordered a Look Element 7X16 trailer a couple weeks ago. We still have a few weeks to wait before it is ready to be picked up but wanted to start a build thread. It has 6 inch tube frame on 16 centers, 16 center Z channel side walls, and 24 center roof. Floor is 3/4 and walls are 3/8 inch plywood. We also ordered it with 2 roof vents, one with additional support for a roof AC if we ever decide to add one, 2 15X30 windows, 12" extended tongue, screen door, V nose, awning rails over the back and right side, and rear stabilizing jacks. It is white with barn doors.
The tow vehicle is a 04 Silverado 1500, ordered the break controller today.
We also ordered a PD-4045 based on reviews here and amazon. We will use DC lighting inside with USB outlets for electronics and an extra car battery to start. For AC, the plan is to put in a window AC, small fridge in the future when connected to shore power. I'd like to add solar power in the future, but most of our camping is at state parks with power. We are prob going to order a hatch for the floor and just pull a 30 amp shore power cable from there. I'm also thinking of just using a short pigtail out of the bottom of the trailer and hooking the shore power cord to that.
We are planning a work area with counter up front with a 1/2 wall to section off part of the V for a bathroom, just a porta potty. The work area will have the PD-4045 in it, car radio/speakers, small flat panel TV with USB input for rainy days. Have husband and wife with a 8, 5, and almost 2 year old kids.
Plan is to have a rear galley, with a false wall including an access hatch that we can take out to load a canoe inside the trailer for transport. We will see how well that works out..... A window AC will go in the false wall, when using the AC, will use the hatch to seal in the cold air. Plan to cook outside of the camper.
We have some plans, but also know that plans will change as we see what will work for us. First thing is to get it insulated, add a tongue box for the battery and propane, install the power/led lights, load up some cots, and then go camping.