My 5x9 conversion

[AZKayaker]

Finally found the basis for my rectangular teardrop or "SquareDrop" conversion. It's a 2005 5x9 Mighty Mover with a lift back door. I had been looking for a used 5x10 or 5x12, but wasn't having much luck. This will be a pretty basic project, with a bunk, porta-potty, 2 or 3 windows, a roof escape hatch (so I can stand up), a rear galley and maybe a fantastic fan. I will be posting many questions, as I have never tackled anything like this before.

[bc toys]

Azkay where you from if near Las Vegas Nv I have a cargo side door you might want to us on your build just let me know

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Welcome aboard Arizona kayaker

Are you on the list to do the Grand Canyon Co river run

We love pictures

Cheers OTTCT

[Rainier70]

Welcome. I am especially interested in your "escape hatch" How wide is the one you will put in, and how much of a curve is in your ct roof? I have thought about installing one, but my roof has quite a bit of curve to it. Not sure if it will work on my curve. Don't know if anyone has done it. Thanks!

[AZKayaker]

Here's my gallery with a few pics of the new to me 5x9 ct.

gallery/album.php?album_id=3552

The escape hatch that I am planning on using is the Heng's 15x22". My roof is flat.

[Chilly Willy]

If your windows are going to be going through that paint job I hope they are aluminum framed, multi paned, and dome shaped... like the machine gun mounts on those old planes

[Rainier70]

I like the style of the trailer. I haven't seen a lift gate like that before. Cool.

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Cindy

You have eyes like an Eagle......
Exactly what I need to install some solar on the side / rear & then tilt up on OTTCT 3.0

[woytovich]

Either you are very short or that is not the bunk you intend to use across the 5' front of the trailer!

Mark

[AZKayaker]

Shelf that the PO built. I may keep it.

Either you are very short or that is not the bunk you intend to use across the 5' front of the trailer!

Mark

[norcal2]

Finally found the basis for my rectangular teardrop or "SquareDrop" conversion. It's a 2005 5x9 Mighty Mover with a lift back door. I had been looking for a used 5x10 or 5x12, but wasn't having much luck. This will be a pretty basic project, with a bunk, porta-potty, 2 or 3 windows, a roof escape hatch (so I can stand up), a rear galley and maybe a fantastic fan. I will be posting many questions, as I have never tackled anything like this before.

Nice graphics and trailer! Instead of the fantastic fan, I went with Maax Air, 10 speeds and less power useage then the fantastic fan low speed still keeps the air moving and uses little power..

[AZKayaker]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

Finally found the basis for my rectangular teardrop or "SquareDrop" conversion. It's a 2005 5x9 Mighty Mover with a lift back door. I had been looking for a used 5x10 or 5x12, but wasn't having much luck. This will be a pretty basic project, with a bunk, porta-potty, 2 or 3 windows, a roof escape hatch (so I can stand up), a rear galley and maybe a fantastic fan. I will be posting many questions, as I have never tackled anything like this before.

Nice graphics and trailer! Instead of the fantastic fan, I went with Maax Air, 10 speeds and less power useage then the fantastic fan low speed still keeps the air moving and uses little power..

[AZKayaker]

Finally got around to ordering my Heng's escape hatch/sunroof/vent. The best deal I could find was on Ebay at $89.95 for the 15x22" with free S&H. http://www.ebay.com/itm/321171151191



The bed/couch platform is in and the shelving for the galley only needs to be bolted in. I'll hang the drop-down dining table today or tomorrow. The 14x16" window for my side door is on it's way and well as a cam lock for the door.

Dropped just over $400 so far. Have $600 left in my budget for another window, insulation, paneling, etc.

I'll post photos soon.

[AZKayaker]

Test fitting a 9X9 vent in the rear lift door. It fits perfectly between the studs in the door. It will give some light and ventilation and was less than 1/4 the price of a small window.

[AZKayaker]

Installed a 14x16" window in the side door today.