new 6x10 conversion

[Jessy]

Hello everyone, I just towed home my new-to-me 6x10 Pace cargo trailer. I had wanted something small, and definitely lower when I first thought of this, but I am doing a conversion so I can take my daughter camping with me. She is in a wheelchair and when I got into a 5x10 with a 4.5 foot ht I did not think I could get her in and out of her chair if I could not stand up. So I was able to find an almost new, in lovely shape Pace. It has a 5ft 6in headroom and is about 83 inches high, But, I watched my mileage drop about 3 miles per gallon even after I slowed to about 50 mph. However, the whole idea of building something yourself is to make it your own, make it work for you, I will be starting in about a week, will post pictures and ask many questions. This forum is really been helpful so far, can't wait to get started. Jessy

[pete42]

Wow great dad I'll bet she can't wait to go camping.

I use a mobility scooter I can walk just not very far.

I carry the scooter in the back of my truck which works fine but if I want to stop and see anything it means unhooking the trailer moving the truck unload/load the scooter and rehooking the trailer not fun.

If and when I get CT drop the ramp unload/load raise the ramp and be off much more useful.

good luck on your build and pictures, pictures, pictures.

pete

[Jessy]

Well, I have started my trailer. I got the walls insulated and built a permanent bed in the front. I like to have a bed that does not have to be taken down and put up. Chris's bunk will fold up so I will have a large area in the front for whatever. I stained the walls and will order 1, maybe 2 roof vents. I am really getting into this, just not sure how I will rig a ramp.
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[DavidInPalmetto]

Good start Jessy. Can't wait to see more as you go.

[lonerider]

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