Greetings from Valley Forge PA!

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Greetings from Valley Forge PA!

Postby Quarterbore » Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:38 pm

I am new here from a link off AR15.com I have a Haulmark 6x10 single axle cargo trailer that I have been planning to convert to a multi purpose cargo, toyhauler, travel trailer and your site looks like a place I need to hang out!

At this point my trailer is in stock form but I hope to work on addressing that here this spring!

Plans are modest, rip out the internal plywood, install an escape hatch/roof vent, possibly replace the side door with a travel trailer door, insulate everything, add slightley heavier plywood to walls, add e-track to allow bunks, shelves, and tiedowns to be used.

From there, I want to build a portable solar system - wagon with batteries, solar charger, and mounts for 1 or 2 solar panels. Wagon will have hardpoints that I can attach heavy security cable/locks and it will be portable so I can move the wagon to keep the solar panels pointed into the sun to recharge batteries yet keep the trailer parked in the shade

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Finally, I plan to add a rack on the tongue of the trailer where I can mount a 30-lb LP cylinder and perhaps a 12v Battery. Internally, I will run a more accessable 12v wiring inside the trailer so I can hook up things like fans, radio, etc. I may also run 110v electric so I can buy a small Honda EU2000i and run more then simply 12v items.

Just needs to all be lightweight as mine is a single axle unit so I need to stay under 3000#. I did that to avoid annual inspections plus the 6x10 fit in my garage, the 6x12 I don't think would have fit!
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Postby len19070 » Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:56 pm

Not to far from you at French Creek State Park on the weekend of April 15th there will be a TearJerker Gathering with about 30 trailers...Most home built.

Garden State Chapter, 2011 Camping Schedule

April 15-17, 2011 Elverson, PENNSYLVANIA Tearjerkers Chesapeake Bay, Garden State & Liberty Bell Chapter’s “Tri Spring Fling Thingâ€
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