Double play trailer idea

[jp03]

Hi, been watching for awhile and appreciate everyones' input. Just purchased one of the new "REDTRAILER" 5 x 10 footers, to use as a flat bed/RV. Like another person mentioned, some way to convert like a pickup camper style. My present idea is a two foot side wall, around the front and two sides. Then have a tear drop or standup camper cap to slide on and bolt to the walls. The back two feet of the walls could be missing, to allow the whole back kitchenett/ bulk wall to add support. Only other thing i would like to mention is about the class hitch tongue weights. Some people have mentioned about overloading them highly. Class 1 is 150 lb, Class 2 is 250 lb., and class 3 I believe 350 lb. Please be awear of these factors. I am using a toyota matrix, to tow the redtrailer, and had to weld up the hitch to accept an 18 inch height. Matrix hitch receiver is made below the spoiler, so a good four inches lower then average hitch. Thanks again from everyones 2 cents!

[Miriam C.]

to the playground JPo3. Haven't seen a tongue weight that was too heavy by class weight. However not sure I was looking.

Enjoy the site. I would love to see an ongoing photo story of your design. We have a thing for pictures. Keeps the bubble oil level.

[cuyeda]

At the last rally that I went to, someone had built a slide in teardrop on a trailer for dual purpose.

Check my album, specifically pictures:

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http://salsaholics.com/uyeda/gallery2/m ... &g2_page=2

[pauld3]

Pictures! We want, no ... we demand PICTURES!!!

Welcome, too, by the way!

Lynn

[jp03]

Thanks Cuyeda, but hoping to blend the side a little more to blend into looks. Guessing to use the 2 x 4 side post/rail holders for the bottom wall potion. Incorperating 2 x 3 wall, to have a top lip to bolt down top partion. Still plainning, may not get to the camper top until next year.

[Tear Les]

Hi, been watching for awhile and appreciate everyones' input. Just purchased one of the new "REDTRAILER" 5 x 10 footers, to use as a flat bed/RV. Like another person mentioned, some way to convert like a pickup camper style. My present idea is a two foot side wall, around the front and two sides. Then have a tear drop or standup camper cap to slide on and bolt to the walls. The back two feet of the walls could be missing, to allow the whole back kitchenett/ bulk wall to add support. Only other thing i would like to mention is about the class hitch tongue weights. Some people have mentioned about overloading them highly. Class 1 is 150 lb, Class 2 is 250 lb., and class 3 I believe 350 lb. Please be awear of these factors. I am using a toyota matrix, to tow the redtrailer, and had to weld up the hitch to accept an 18 inch height. Matrix hitch receiver is made below the spoiler, so a good four inches lower then average hitch. Thanks again from everyones 2 cents!

If you need some specific information this may help.

Hitch Class Tongue Wt. Capacity
Class I 200-250 lbs.
Class II 250-350 lbs.
Class III -IV 350-600 lbs
Class V 1,000 lbs. +

Hitch Class Inside Measurements
Class I 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Class II 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Class III - IV; 2" x 2"
Class V; 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"


Welcome aboard.