After looking at many ideas, concepts and builds I decided to buy a cargo trailer and convert it for the main purpose of camping with a young family.
1. I do not have enough $$$ to buy a new travel trailer.
2. My tow vehicle is a Toyota Sienna rated for max 3500lbs towing. Even considering travel trailers our possible options are very limited.
We owned two popups. I wanted to go smaller/ lighter and sold them. We bought a big high quality tent. Then after camping through 5 days of heavy cold rain on the west coast of Vancouver Island I realized my family loves camping. We also needed something that can keep us warmer and dry. On Vancouver Island, only the Pacific Rim National Park has facilities.
My wishlist:
4 beds with proper mattresses.
A place for the family (4) to sit and play games while it pours outside.
Something I can insulate.
Dry camping for about 3 days (weekend).
I ordered a new 6x10 Continental Cargo V-Series with:
2 windows (1 egress)
Barn doors
Electric brakes
Side door
6" extra height
I went through multiple concepts. My biggest problem was the interior width of the trailer. at 5'11" I just (just) could not lay flat. I knew that would become uncomfortable for me very quickly.
Everything can be removed except the built in nose bed/ seat/ table/ bunk. This way I still have a useable trailer for hauling 4x8 or furniture.
1st concept:
2nd concept:
3rd concept:
4th concept:
5th concept:
6th concept:
Looking at two sets of bunks with dedicated washroom (I liked this layout but the space between the sets of bunks would have been too tight):
The final layout on which I settled:
Garage in the back:
I saw so many great ideas while doing my research it is difficult to give all the necessary credit. Thank you to everyone for sharing!
The nose (2 beds):
The back (2 beds):
Storage in the garage:
Crazy wiring:
Reading lights:
Charging station:
Strip lights in the garage:
Typical storage under the bed:
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