I’m tired of tents, so I build this. (lots of pics)

[thejonescompany1]

So here we go. I’m new to this board so excuse me If I get this all wrong. I recently started on a build of a 6 x 12 Haulmark trailer and figured since I learned a lot on the forum I would post a handful of pics that might help others. If anyone has any questions, comments, or suggestions please jump in.

This build came about because I was tired of sleeping in a tent and needed a way to move all my toys around. I camp, fish, hunt, ride, off-road about 50 days a year. Usually about three to five days at a time with two seven day outings a year. I live in Missouri so I encounter all four seasons in full force (110F to -15F) so the build had to cover all conditions. My tow vehicle is a 2006 Toyota 4-runner V6 rated at 5K tow capacity so weight is somewhat important. Trailer weighs in at 2700 LBS fully loaded with a 600 LBS 4 wheeler inside.
Well enough about me, on with the pics!!!



If this pic shows up I will post more. Thanks for looking.

stock pic from the web

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[thejonescompany1]

Well that seemed to work, so here is more pics. I bought the trailer used from a guy whose son raced quarter midget carts. I thought about removing the decals, but they make it stand out and if stolen hard to hide.

[thejonescompany1]

Not sure why the pics show up so big? Any advice on how to add pics in the message, not attachments?

[Hiflyer]

you can upload to a picasaweb album, or photobucket

[thejonescompany1]

Lets try this.

Just got it home

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Got to have AC

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Need electric.

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time for storage

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need more height

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prep and paint the doors

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paint makes everything look great

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custom counter top

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one step closer

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got to keep the beer cold

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got light, but where to sleep?

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building a bed frame

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mount the frame to the wall

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up and out of the way

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folding legs help

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I like a firm bed

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nice and soft

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had to test it out

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ready to sleep

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a folding counter is nice

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needs good legs

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down and out of the way

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starting to be usable

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building more storage

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the shelf is done

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