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My "Coleman" trailer design idea...
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 10:33 amby rainjer
I have been toying with the idea of building another trailer. I was think of maybe going a littke bigger than a teardrop. Dare I say in, maybe even a standy.... I am not sure how big yet. Maybe 5' wide X 5' high X 10' long or up to the size of an Airstream "Bambi". The galley would be in the back with a awning above it. I have even thought of buying a cargo trailer & converting it.
The concept was to build a trailer that looks like a large Coleman cooler on wheels.
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 1:56 pmby Cliffmeister2000
I like it! I'm building a Weekender that is 56 inches high (measured from the ground). I'm 76 inches high.
- Cliff
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 6:53 pmby 1849
That's very cool. Will you put big handles on each end?
I like it!
E!
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 6:55 pmby len19070
I had a similar idea only with a can of Spam.
Happy Trails
Len
Re: My "Coleman" trailer design idea...
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 7:56 pmby Wimperdink
rainjer wrote:The concept was to build a trailer that looks like a large Coleman cooler on wheels.
Make the lid open too and you'll have a great skylight.
I like it.
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 8:08 pmby doug hodder
Cool idea Rainjer!!! You could make a faux latch on the side and hide the porch light under it. Now what to do with the drain plug...
Doug
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 9:14 pmby rainjer
1849 wrote:That's very cool. Will you put big handles on each end?
I like it!
E!
I would most likely just paint the "hardware" on.
Just thing about the size of the bottle you would be able to open with the bottle opener behind the handles...
I have had this design swimming around in my head for about a year. I finally decided to put it down on paper.
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 9:18 pmby mikeschn
I think you should do it..
Mike...
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 10:07 pmby signs
doug hodder wrote:Cool idea Rainjer!!!
...... Now what to do with the drain plug...
Doug
Put the electrical connection in it
Posted:
Fri May 16, 2008 11:56 pmby jdarkoregon
Looks like a head turner
John
Posted:
Sat May 17, 2008 2:58 amby grant whipp
I
like it, Jeremy!
And I, too, say
"Go for it!" If it were me, though, I think I'd have to skin it/paint it to look like stainless steel and spray black Linex® 'round the bottom and call it the
Coleman Classic version ...
...
CHEERS!
Grant
Posted:
Tue Aug 26, 2008 2:42 amby deserthawk
Rainjer,
When it's complete fill er up with beer and ice and call me
Posted:
Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:25 pmby packerz4
show coleman your idea, maybe they'd provide you with some free bling! graphics, and other do-dads.
tk
Posted:
Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:35 pmby bobhenry
About 2" pvc for the handles and the drain could be cool air intake vent as well as shore power inlet. The ribbed unvented vinyl soffit material would provide the white plastic bottom treatment.
Posted:
Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:53 pmby brian_bp
I don't know how I missed this when it was first posted, but since the thread has been revived...
No need to fake the lid - actually hinge it! Imagine the hinged top of a typical Westfalia camperized VW bus, hinged at one end to add standing room at the front and a loft towards the rear... now turn the idea 90 degrees so the hinge is along the driver's side like a cooler. Functionality and novelty!